WTT - August 2015

[mrsjarebear]

Hello Ladies!

Been forever since I posted, life has just seemed to get busy, which has been good as it has meant that time has been flying by! Less then 3 months before I get to start ttc and the excitement is starting to get to me! Had discussed trying in July but the way the timing works with our trip it won't work out so I will take my last birth control pills in July and should be done with aunt flo at the beginning of August and ready to go!

We plan on finishing renovating our house before the baby come and were making plans yesterday about when we would start and what the timeline would be etc, started getting me so excited, especially when we were talking about what colour to paint the "spare room" (soon to be nursery!)

I have been doing good while waiting... Started taking prenatal vitamins - Kirkland brand for now but also bought some whole food organic vitamins which I plan on starting when I get the bfp. Have also cleaned up my diet a lot, switching to more organic food and ensuring I am hitting all nutrition levels I initially was planning on losing a little weight (as the reason we are waiting is we are going on our second honeymoon in July) but I am already slim and after looking things up I am at the ideal bmi range (low end) to get pregnant so I don't really want to drop below that. But I have upped my calories and I have also upped my exercise. I have always been a runner, and I am continuing to train for a half marathon (we have one in June and one in Sept) hoping for a new personal best this year. In addition to running 6 days a week, I am riding my bike to work 3 days (14km each way) and doing Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 6 days a week as well... I am also hoping to start a hatha yoga class once a week to work on my flexibility. My hopes is by doing a ton of exercise now I will be in great shape going into the pregnancy and hopefully be able to keep up with some of the exercise whilst pregnant.

So Glad to hear everyone is doing well. I definitely understand the impatience, my husband's cousin just had their first child and it makes me feel oh so ready for our own. But I am also excited for the trip of a lifetime and one last romantic getaway just me and the husband before there is a little one. Plus with the renos and such I know how much money we will need to save so that makes the wait a bit better as well!

 

[GraceER]

Eek we're getting close now aren't we! I'm going to start my prenatals tomorrow for 12 weeks ready to try mid August. I'm so nervous. I'm already in a lot of pain with my endo again and I know once the implant is gone and I stop Cerelle I'm going to be in for a rough ride. I've read the sperm meets egg plan repeatedly so I think we'll do that straight away to maximise our chances per cycle, though I know it's still largely beyond our control. It's so hard to find the balance between being realistic and proactive and becoming stressed about it all.

 

[Lola_0106]

Eek we're getting close now aren't we! I'm going to start my prenatals tomorrow for 12 weeks ready to try mid August. I'm so nervous. I'm already in a lot of pain with my endo again and I know once the implant is gone and I stop Cerelle I'm going to be in for a rough ride. I've read the sperm meets egg plan repeatedly so I think we'll do that straight away to maximise our chances per cycle, though I know it's still largely beyond our control. It's so hard to find the balance between being realistic and proactive and becoming stressed about it all.

I completely agree about finding the balance! That's why we are going to ntnp for 6 months before we start tracking cycles/temping etc. Although I do have a lot of pain when I ovulate usually so will probably make sure we try around then.

I had my implant out on Friday, no period/withdrawal bleed yet but I think I'm ovulating. Which I know would be really soon after having the implant removed but I've heard it can happen. I'm having the usual ovulation pains and lots of ewcm. It's a bit of a relief actually because I was worried i have adhesions after my c-section which might mean I struggle to conceive this time. So ovulation feels like a reassurance!

Is everyone else planning on ntnp?

 

[MollyMalone]

You girls are sooo organised! I keep meaning to start at least folic acid but never remember to buy it. Have so much on my mind! Anyway, I found out today that a person I used to be very close with (my BIL's little sister) is 5 months pregnant. I'm so happy for her but it has increased my broodiness levels x1000

 

[cupcake.]

I'm definitely not that organized haha
I still have to make an appointment with my ob/gyn and also with my dentist.
And i haven't started on any multivitamins.. soo you're not alone

 

[busytulip]

Lola we are NTNP now.

Can I just say I'm in awe of those that are able to be so active. My exercise involves chasing after kids and lifting loads of laundry

Molly, I bought my vitamins but often forget to take them I think I need to set an alarm as a reminder.

 

[Flossie_Aus]

I hear you busytulip, my exercise regime consists of chasing these two terrors around the house while they try to eat things that will kill them and destroy the house/furniture (great parenting practice!)
https://i60.tinypic.com/f3ta8x.jpg

 

[busytulip]

Flossie they are beautiful little terrors.

 

[rachybaby85]

eeekkk, it's not too long now ladies. I've bought myself a new set of sticks for my cb machine as it worked so well last time (got my bfp the 1st month and again 1st time after my mc)
Getting so excited, although not sure how i'll manage with a 18month old too

 

[Lola_0106]

eeekkk, it's not too long now ladies. I've bought myself a new set of sticks for my cb machine as it worked so well last time (got my bfp the 1st month and again 1st time after my mc)
Getting so excited, although not sure how i'll manage with a 18month old too

I have no idea either! I had a bad pregnancy so hoping it's much easier this time, I keep worrying how I will cope with my son who will be 2 and a tiny baby! I just keep reminding myself that when they are 1 and 3 it'll be worth it!

 

[cupcake.]

I posted this in my wtt journal already, but i'm so excited about it, i gotta talk about it again haha

my boyfriend surprised me with those a couple days ago:
https://demandware.edgesuite.net/sits_pod14-adidas/dw/image/v2/aagl_prd/on/demandware.static/Sites-adidas-DE-Site/Sites-adidas-products/de_DE/v1431745674389/zoom/M17223_01_standard.jpg?sw=500&sfrm=jpg


He bought these because i'm such a fashion junkie and just bought myself a pair of the "oldschool" adidas superstars in white with black stripes, wanted to get the same ones in tiny but they're sold out everywhere. But I'm just as in love with these ones

He also already had an idea how we will announce the pregnancy. He wants to get a pair of adidas sneakers too, and we can post a picture of the two adult shoes first and then (maybe a couple days apart) post a picture with the baby shoes between ours
I'm still so excited about this, couldn't believe he would think of something without any talking about it

It's really getting super close now

 

[busytulip]

That is awesome cupcake!

And I LOVE the announcement idea.

 

[MollyMalone]

I'm feeling a bit meh today. I had an appointment for my smear test but got the time mixed up and missed it. I had to reschedule for monday but I think I'll be working so I have to change it again. Waste of time! And I was gonna talk to the Dr about getting my bloods done and let him know about TTC in August

 

[AnglophileAsh]

Salutations, everyone! I'm new here, and new to the WTT game! My fiance and I are planning TTC our first baby in late July/early August (if I stay on schedule, I should O around the end of July, so we'd know in August), and I'm so excited. I've been dreaming of having a baby for years - not just day-dreaming, but actual dreams at least twice a month where I'm either pregnant or have a newborn. It feels weird sometimes to wake up and NOT be pregnant - although how my body would know what it feels like is beyond me, haha. I'm sure the real thing will feel totally different! So by my count, we could be 65 days away I'm so looking forward to sharing this time with you ladies! Having a forum will probably be a nice break for the fiance, and my not-inclined-to-have-babies BFF (I love her dearly, but she's not on the same level as me on this part of our lives, so I try not to inundate her with too much babytalk, ha).

 

[busytulip]

Awww Molly...that stinks. Sorry you missed your appointment.

Welcome Anglophile Your dreams must be pretty intense to wake up wondering why you're not with child. A sure sign that you're ready! 65 days?! When you put it that way, it doesn't seem so far. LOL I hope that your wait for a BFP is a short one.

 

[Poodle popper]

Hello ladies, we were thinking possibly september we'd try, if things go well . I'm kind of being nosey on here to see what preparations any of you ladies are doing.

My last pregnancy I gained excessive weight about five stone. -I'm pretty slim now, but thinking I might just lose a couple extra pounds to set me off to a better start for later on. I'm also stopping drinking and looking at pre natal vits. I struggle with tablets unless they're chewable lol, so I'm trying to spot some chewable ones haha!!

 

[AnglophileAsh]

Thanks, busytulip! I've got at least 3 different pinterest boards (two have been ongoing for several years!), and I've been reading all sorts of books, blogs, birth stories, etc., to help me anticipate. I'm definitely feeling SO ready to take this plunge, mentally and emotionally. And yet, I know that when it happens it's going to be a total whirlwind of ALL THE FEELINGS, haha.

My physical prep has been much the same as everyone else's - started taking prenatal vitamins earlier this month, and got the fiance on a multi-vite, as he is a particularly picky eater and while it's almost all healthy food I want his swimmers to have the best chance. I went off the ring after my March period, and started temping a few weeks ago, so we should have some good idea of my cycle when it's time. My mother and my sister both tended to get pregnant VERY easily, so I'm hoping that it continues for me. I could stand to lose some weight (30-50 lbs would be ideal), but I have struggled with that for YEARS, with very little success, so I'm just going to have to deal with that. I do take my dog for walks several times a week, so I'm not completely out of shape, just have a belly, and not a pregnant one!

I also have a shared Google Drive document with my fiance where we have started sharing ideas and lists - everything from baby name thoughts, basic items we'd need to register/shop for, nursery decor plans... it sounds exhaustive, but it's only about 2 pages long so far. I'm sure that will grow!

The only thing we won't need to buy is a cradle - when I was born, my dad made me one out of cherry wood, and it's inscribed on the underside. It's gorgeous and sentimental. I love that I have something so special to use with my future baby(ies)! Do you ladies have anything sentimental you'll be using or used with your first ones?

 

[cupcake.]

Welcome AnglophileAsh
This really is such a good place to get all of the baby talk out

It is so cute with the cradle your father made when you were born! Being able to use something so sentimental!

 

[Earthylove]

Wow, I wish my OH was as involved and excited about ttc as some of your guys' are! Mine really doesn't care too much about baby stuff or nurseries or anything like that. Once in a while I can get him to at least say something is cute, but I don't think he's going to be that interested until it's actually happening/ we have a baby.

On another note, I finally scheduled a preconception appointment with my doctor and got one for DH too. I'm thinking we may need to ttc at the very end of August or early September judging by how my cycle seems to be matching up. But that's okay I have lots of things to look forward to in the meantime and that's def helping to pass the time

 

[busytulip]

Anglophile-we do not have anything sentimental or passed down. Your cradle sounds beautiful. What a treasure!

Earthlove-it sounds as though we are in the same boat and will be actively TTC late Aug. into Sept.

Welcome Poodle popper The chewable vitamins should be fine. They do usually recommend that you also take a DHA supplement if taking them as a supplement.