I can't believe it

[sandy299]

Last night dh came home and told me I can go off my pills and we can TTC whenever. Of course I was floored. But then I started thinking. We had planned a trip to Seattle next summer. At first I thought about TTC in January. But then I realized I really wanted to go to Seattle. So, I am seeing if maybe we can go in May instead of June and then TTC right after our trip. Also I think that gives me more time to prepare to TTC. It's funny I have had baby fever so bad, he finally says yes and now I am trying to push it back. I am also a bit nervous and overwhelmed and I think I need more than 3 months to get used to the idea.

I just think if we do TTC before and then what if we never go? I mean it is one of those last trips before TTC and I would prefer to go before I get pregnant. One, in case I have m/s and don't feel well. I wouldn't want to screw up my whole trip. And if I wait until I am further along I might not feel good either. I am just thinking it is better to go on our trip before I get pregnant.

Any insight???

Sandy

 

[Mrs Doddy]

I would either
1) just go for it
2) wait until a month before you go

(probably 1) as it may not happen straight away

 

[sandy299]

Yea..if I knew it wouldn't happen right away I would just go for it. Although I am seeing if dh woudln't mind moving up our trip to late April or early May. We don't have to pay for much so that isn't too much of an issue. I think we will move up our trip and then TTC maybe right before we go. I know it probably won't happen right away however I have had two friends get pg on the first try and I think that is the only thing that is keeping me wondering...

 

[Dream.A.Dream]

Good luck with your decision and when you do ttc

 

[nightkd]

My OH keeps chopping and changing his mind about our date of TTC atm, but we've said we're going to go back to Amsterdam around Mayish next year and I really really want to go. I'd honestly put it off for a few extra months, enjoy your trip and then get down to some serious BDing!!

When you come off the pills it'll take a while for your body to get back to norm anyway, so those extra few months'll give you that time.

Good luck!!
xx

 

[MissPolley]

my doc told me that when u come off the pill, immediatly after that is the best time to start trying for a baby, or maybe thats when all the hormones are in superdrive to get the body back to its normal state, either way as soon as u come off the pill, ur more likely to concieve, at least thats wot i was told. :\

 

[cazd]

FAB NEWS! I think you should have the holiday though - It'll be your last chance to spend some time together - just you two...

 

[Chris77]

I definitely agree with Mrs. Doddy! DH and I are on our 3rd cycle of trying, so she's right, it may not happen right away.

Good luck when you do TTC!!

 

[sandy299]

I talked to dh this weekend and I decided we are going to TTC in January. It was after a few factors. First of all, I checked with human resources at work and I am eligible for FMLA leave (which is the family leave act in the USA for those of you in the UK) after a year which will be Sept 8th. Also..I found out I can use short term disability and get paid 75% of my salary. I was posting on a board about pay during leave and many of you in the UK were shocked we did not get paid during our leave time, which is 6 weeks. But I will be working from home after the baby is born if not before. I probably could have in December but just decided to wait until after the holidays. One more new years of drinking…

Secondly, I talked to my OBGYN today. I told her the deal. She said I can fly up to 32 weeks. So, I would only be 5 months at the most when we go on our trip in June. So that is good. They asked me if I wanted a prescription for prenatals or I can go to the over the counter. I haven’t decided. I did forget to ask her if I can take my allergy pill so I have to call her back tomorrow. She said I didn’t need any appointments before TTC and if I have questions to call.

I am very excited but a bit nervous as well about how my life is about to change....

Sandy