first month of TTC no.1 anyone care to join?

[katster37]

Hi all. Well, after nearly a year of talking about it, and not really trying NOT to conceive, we are finally taking the plunge and this month will be our first PROPER month of TTC our first child. I am so excited! I realise it will not all be plain sailing, but I feel it is such a huge thing to have even reached this point.
I am on CD1 and have been v closely monitoring my cycles and ovulation patterns (we have been using natural family planning for a while) so am extremely nervous and excited about what is held in store.... Anyone in the same boat that would care to join me?!

Oh, definitely! I don't think I'd want to be flying late in the day, either - after seven months I'm planning to keep my feet planted on terra firma! Weirdly, I'm still concenred about flying in early pregnancy, though I can't say why...

Adding myself to the list (hope I've done it right)

Sn0wflake 1st cycle cd 21 AF due 9 Dec
CWFXmas 1st cycle cd6 AF due 24th Dec
PCH 1st cycle AF due 4th Dec
LadyMetroland 1st cycle cd36 AF due ???

Kwini - yes I did wait purposefully for a few months before ttc as I thought my cycle would be buggered, which has turned out to be correct. Although have done a fair bit of travelling in recent months which can also screw up your cycle

I've been reading that Toni Weschler book on conceiving and have to say, it's an eye-opener. Never again will I worry about all the things I used to worry about. i'd highly recommend it if you want to take a military style approach to conception - which I do.

I wouldn't worry about flying in early pregnancy - have never heard of it being a problem and I'm sure people must do it all the time. I suppose the only problem might be if you had morning sickness, you wouldn't want to risk being stuck on a plane for hours on end. The misery.

"Never again will I worry about all the things I used to worry about."

Such as??

such as -- period being late, odd types of cervical mucus, bleeding mid-cycle - and many other things. All easily explained if you chart (sorry, am recent convert so am banging on about this!)

Did an ovulation stick test yesterday and it was positive! Unfortunately DH wasn't feeling well last night so we didn't take advantage of it - grrr. We'd BD'd on the two nights previously though so am hoping that was enough.

Lady I think that it sounds like your in with a good chance. Did you bd the next night? How is everybody else doing? I'm due on the 9th so not long to go. Feeling a little crampy so not hopeful.

Hi ladies, hoping the cold nights are encouraging snuggling . Had a great weekend putting Xmas tree up so feeling quite festive now.

AF been and gone so very excited to be TTC now. Feeling that the pressure is on and bd-ing has a more serious undertone. Very weird.

I think this month will go really slowly and will take preg test whilst away with friends in early Jan. Either exciting news to share or a weekend to take my mind off it. Fingers crossed as DH away for 2 weeks in Jan so next time will be Feb!!

Christmas-y good luck and hoping everyone has exciting news in 2009!

Hello ladies!
Sorry not been on for a while... Been manic at work and it's getting me down
Where are we all on cycles? I am CD18, and last month OV'd on CD19 but my EWCM seems to be drying up so am thinking it could be today... Anyhow, managed to BD on CD14, 15, 17 and this morning so here's hoping... My luteal phase has been v short though, and last month tried lengthening it with B6 and Agnus Castor so am hoping it works again this month.
purple, i want a Christmas tree! DH says we have to wait until next weekend, so am looking forward to that!
Right, hope we have all had OK-ish Mondays!
Babydust to all.....

I'm day 28 and waiting for AF to arrive. I'm very busy simptom spotting though. I think you can really make youself feel a lot of stuff because you want to.

Snowflake - I am with you there! I symptom spot pretty much from 1DPO!! Still got EWCm today so not sure if I have OV-ed yet or not... DOes anyone else monitor CM for this kind of thing?

Hi Everyone,

Please can I join too?
I'm on CD1 with a massive carton of grapefruit juice in the fridge!

Let's see, what else... I'm a few days short of 30 (yikes) and getting married in three weeks. DH2B and I have been together for nearly 8 years and finally decided to make it official, partly in honour of TTC.

Here's to festive BDing, you all know that more babies get conceived in December than any other month, right?

Congratulations on the wedding, broodzilla! Where are you having it? Are you going on honeymoon?
I am hoping more babies are conceived in Dec!!
Well, I think I am actually on the 2WW now, having decided I have ov-ed today! However, I am going out for a pizza and wine tonight... Think I will give up alcohol at the weekend when it will be 4 DPO. What do you think?
How is everyone?
DH has texted to say he has only just left work and i am hungry for pizza! Hurry up!
Hope everyone's well xxx

Congratulations on the wedding broodzilla, I hope you have a lovely time (ooohhh... maybe snow!). How very exciting

I'm CD5 and running about a 28/29 day cycle, but difficult to tell really as last month was the first one sans Pill.

Been putting BD-ing in my diary (is that sad!?), feels a bit crazy but need to co-ordinate as DH spends 2x days a week away from home. Ov-ed I think around CD17 last month so needing to maximise BD-ing when DH is here. Still, only so much you can do.

I'm not surprised so many babies are conceived in Dec, it's blooming freezing here! However, does take more effort to think sexy bedroom attire rather than warm pyjamas . On my own tonight so will be bed socks and layers!!

Well I am very surprised but after testing last night I can tell you that I am pregnant. I really didn't expect it as I had had no unusual simptoms. And it really felt like my AF was coming on untill day 28 when it didn't come and I had the slightest sensation of nausea. So I have to say that I think simptom spotting may not tell you a lot at all. My boobs are not even as sensitive as they usually are before AF. Anyway happy this morning but it all feels very unreal.

Welcome Broodzilla.

Katster - because I really didn't think I was pregnant I had been drinking all the way through the 2ww.

Purple - I put bding on a calendar on the fridge. Don't think it is sad at all.

So I'll update list

CWFXmas 1st cycle cd6 AF due 24th Dec
PCH 1st cycle AF due 4th Dec
LadyMetroland 1st cycle cd36 AF due ???
Sn0wflake BFP

Others please add yourselves

Morning ladies,

Thanks for the welcomes!
Ooooh, and we have a BFP! Congratulations Snowflake, what amazing news!! We'll all have to backtrack through the old threads and see what exactly you did to get to your blessed state...

I'm sipping away on a cuppa and just thought I'd ask if you've all given up caffeine? I've read conflicting advise and just don't seem to be able to shake the habit... although I am trying to limit myself to one or two cups a day.

Katster, I don't think the odd glass of wine will hurt while TTC - if anything it'll chill us out! (Although, I must say I don't think I'd dare drink once... if/when I get a BFP.)

Oh, and also wanted to say to any of you who are still waiting around for AF after coming off the pill - Agnus Castus is your answer! I used it years ago when I came off the Depo (EVIL!!!) to get my cycle back, so automatically got myself some for coming off the pill. And my AF arrived bang on time!

We're eloping for our wedding, so are really having a wedding and a honeymoon all rolled into one. It's so nice to be able to have no wedding stress whatsoever, although I wish someone had pointer out that if you're getting married on NYE it means that you'll be getting right after Xmas with all the chocs and the gingerbread and...

Anyway, hope you all have a good day, catch up with you soon!

OMG CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am so excited to read your thread!!! How are you feeling? ANy symptoms? Who have you told?! Sorry for so much excitement, is jus so cool to get BFP on first cycle! [secretly hoping I am the same.......] What was DH's reaction?! TBH that is what I am most excited about!! ANyway, congrats honey, and keep posting with updates and symptoms!! XXX

PS - sorry Broodzilla-think i was a but excited!! Your wedding/honeymoon sounds fantastic!
Well, I am having a sneaky glass of red now, am 1DPO so thinking nothing will really be happening at this time! Snowflake are you going to continue to drink in moderation? TBH I don't think i would rule out the odd sneaky glass... Although prob after the first 12 weeks but you never know.
Take care fellow TTC-ers x

And Broodzilla I still didn't reply to the caffeine thing... I am limiting myself to one (albeit large...) americano a day, in the morning. I literally don't think I would make it to work without one... No tea or other coffee though so we will see. May resort to decaf in a couple of months...

CWFXmas 1st cycle cd6 AF due 24th Dec
PCH 1st cycle AF due 4th Dec
LadyMetroland 1st cycle cd44 AF due around 15th Dec
Sn0wflake BFP

Congratulations snowflake - that's such great news. Just when you were saying you didn't think this was 'your month' - how wrong you were!

I'm about 9dpo and wondering when I can do my first test. Cycle lengths have been all over the shop recently so not sure when to expect AF. Am spending far too much time thinking about all this!

Congrats on the BFP - woo hoo! Absolutely delighted for you. Hopefully we're on a roll now

Getting very excited as CP7. Have already decided to sneakily test on 30th b-day (will be CP30 not sure if that's too soon but AF due next day). Kinda thought it might make a nice surprise and too good an opportunity to miss. Can obviously test again if AF late. Bit tricky on the drink front will prob have a small Pimms on b-day but then won't drink at all. Still on the tea/coffee though - didn't realise about caffeine but already ridding house of ibuprofen! Big whoop whoop for decaf.

Wedding / honeymoon combo sounds delightful. I wish you both a wonderful day and a long life together.

Wow snowflake that's fantastic .

We had a great holiday, lots of GOFing, so I am crossing my fingers for a xmas BFP! I can't believe that it is only 2 weeks to xmas. I'd better get on with some wrapping, I haven't even started yet .

Morning all,

hope everyone had a good weekend. I've been really lazy although I did manage to get most of my wrapping done and wrote out all my xmas cards (all from a cosy seat on the sofa though).

How does anyone manage this 2ww thing without going completely barmy? This is only our first month of ttc but I am sooooo impatient already . I think it's worse because it is xmas so have been out shopping for godson, nieces and nephew etc so can't help wondering whether we will have our own DC or bean to shop for next year. AF is due on xmas eve so now I really can't wait for xmas!

Hi cantwait and well done for all the wrapping! I have not been so organised unfortunately! Am going back to my parents' next Sunday with the cat in tow though, so hoping to get everything ready from their house!! I have a giant cat and am wondering how well he (and I!) will cope with the three hour train jounrey! DH is working until the 23rd but he will be able to put us on the train luckily.
I know what you mean about feeling impatient... I am 6DPO now but usually only have 10 day luteal phases so AF due Saturday at best. It makes it problematic as to when to test as most brands apparently wouldn't get a positive until 13DPO I don't think. Am avidly symptom spotting though!! So far nothing..... How is everyone else? I am freeeeezing!!

Morning! All sorted for Christmas and off to parents this weekend. We're spending Christmas day on our own this year, so having to fit everyone in before!

Decided it will be miraculous if get BFP this month as only managed BD once over weekend and DH away until Fri. Plus in single beds at parents so will BD like teenagers Not too disappointed though, what will be will be. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with everything to remember,anyway. Still on a cup of tea a day (forgot to buy decaf) and nearly popped ibuprofen by accident! Ate a strepsil before thinking to check the ingredients. Sure that's fine and lucky I don't like crazy cheese or peanut butter

Hi ladies,

Sounds like everyone's starting to feel festive!

I'm about to pee on my first ever OPK (did I tell you they're super cheap on Amazon?) this PM and am willing for it to be positive as we'll have SIL staying over the weekend and as soon as she goes the MIL will arrive and stay for a week(!) so need to get lots of BDing in before then.

It would help if I didn't have man-flu. I'm spluttering and sniffing like there's no tomorrow. V, sexy, I'm sure. But hey, at least I'm drinking gallons of Grapefruit juice!

I think I'm slightly behind schedule from the rest of you as AF is not due until 3rd of Jan. That'll be the same day as we get back home from our little trip, so it'll be back to reality in many ways. Oh well, at least I'll be distracted over the 2ww.

Katster (and anyone else with furries) are you at all worried about Toxoplasmosis? I've got three (yes, crazy lady...) myself and I can't suddenly stop picking them up or pushing them away when they come for kisses. I keep thinking about asking to get tested (as apparently, most people with cats would've had it anyway and then be immune) but I have a feeling I'm being ever so slightly obsessive about the whole thing.

Feel free to tell me so!

Right, I've got a date with a stick. Good luck to everyone with dodging all the Xmas drinks!

hi everyone
Broodzilla, yes I have worried about Toxoplasmosis. My cat doesn't actually go outdoors and I think cats only get it from eating mice/raw meat but apparenty most cats would have had it as kittens and then become immune. This site is good: www.hsus.org/pets/pet_care/pregnancy_and_toxoplasmosis.html

Can I ask what grapefruit juice is useful for?

I am 8DPO now. Sore bbs and have cried 4 times today (soooo miserable at work at min!) so not sure if this is pre-AF. Probably.

Need an early night, I am fed up!!

xxx