WTT for #1 - trying in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec 2012

[Jary]

Anybody going for prenatal checkups? I've been reading What to Expect Before You're Expecting and it's on the checklist of things to do and I thought I should probably go to the GP and dentist to make sure I'm all baby friendly!

As for changes I've already decided to cut down my alcohol intake (apart from when we are at a friends wedding which is a week tomorrow) it's not a huge amount but probably would have an effect on us conceiving. That and I've restarted my prenatal vits. I've been lazy and forgetful since starting work but now I'm back on track!

 

[Jary]

Also, can I be changed on the list for August/September? I've discovered it is possible for us to try as soon as August and james is has agreed! That is considering we feel settled enough. I did suggest we could use it as a NTNP month so we may do that before really going baby crazy!

 

[brenn09]

Jary- congrats on moving up your date! That is fantastic, but I know what you mean about taking a month to NTNP- it can be kind of scary!!

I have been planning us ttc for so long I knew in advance that my yearly visit w/ my ob/gyn would also need to be my pre-conception visit. She didn't do any bloodwork but I had a full work-up last November, so maybe she didn't think it was necessary? She did write me a year's worth rx for prenatal vitamins and told me to start taking them in August, three months before we ttc. Because I have a history of anovulatory cycles, she told me to track my cycles and come back before we start ttc if I'm not ovulating, so we can start Clomid right away. I've been using OPKs and tracking with fertility friend, although not temping, which she found acceptable. Now we're just waiting until November! It was really easy and it made me feel more prepared to ttc later this year!

 

[Jary]

You do sound very prepared Brenn09! I'm no where near as organised but happy with what I'm doing. I do worry about my cycles as they've been a bit odd recently but im thinking that has a lot to do with stress. But I'd rather make sure everything's ok by going to my GP. And the dentist. Haven't been there in years - eek! Have you had any prepreg dental work?

I hope I inherit my families' luck at baby making; My grandma had 11 children with absolutely no issues. And no other family member has ever struggled to conceive lmao. My family is huge with more babies on the way!

Best wishes to you Brenn09 that you get your BFP in November! Baby dust to all!

 

[counting]

Any December WTTers starting to go a little crazy? I feel like all I can think about is babybabybaby! I'm starting to wonder how I'm possibly going to survive like this for 5 1/2 more months! Logically It's the best choice because it means we will be able to save up, and also that I will be able to go off BCP and onto prenatals three months beforehand in September, which is ideal. I feel so terrible wishing the summer to go by quickly(I LOVE the summer) and the terrible, wet, icy and freezing cold winter to come back when it's only just left!

Please tell me I'm not alone in the crazy!

 

[brenn09]

Have you had any prepreg dental work?

I hope I inherit my families' luck at baby making; My grandma had 11 children with absolutely no issues. And no other family member has ever struggled to conceive lmao. My family is huge with more babies on the way!

Best wishes to you Brenn09 that you get your BFP in November! Baby dust to all!

I go for a cleaning in July, but nothing other than that! If they need to do anything, I guess they'll tell me!

I'm hoping for my families' fertility, too! My grandma had 10 kids, no problem! Twins run in the family, too on both sides so fingers crossed!! Baby dust to you, too!

 

[brenn09]

Any December WTTers starting to go a little crazy? I feel like all I can think about is babybabybaby! I'm starting to wonder how I'm possibly going to survive like this for 5 1/2 more months! Logically It's the best choice because it means we will be able to save up, and also that I will be able to go off BCP and onto prenatals three months beforehand in September, which is ideal. I feel so terrible wishing the summer to go by quickly(I LOVE the summer) and the terrible, wet, icy and freezing cold winter to come back when it's only just left!

Please tell me I'm not alone in the crazy!

Seriously, I could have written this post, except I'm trying in late November, LOL! Spring and summer are my favorite seasons and for the first time EVER I'm wishing them away so that Nov/Dec and ttc will hurry up and get here!!

There are definitely days where I'm not sure I'll even be able to make it, but somehow I've come this far and I don't really have a choice! So waiting it is!

You're not crazy and you're definitely not alone!! I'm right there with you! Can't wait until we're ttc!!

 

[Jary]

Twins run in my family two. Gran had two sets of non identical twins and her gran also had twins. James is also an identical twin! Lol

 

[wellsk]

Any December WTTers starting to go a little crazy? I feel like all I can think about is babybabybaby! I'm starting to wonder how I'm possibly going to survive like this for 5 1/2 more months! Logically It's the best choice because it means we will be able to save up, and also that I will be able to go off BCP and onto prenatals three months beforehand in September, which is ideal. I feel so terrible wishing the summer to go by quickly(I LOVE the summer) and the terrible, wet, icy and freezing cold winter to come back when it's only just left!

Please tell me I'm not alone in the crazy!

Counting, you have my sympathy! My original intention was to start TTC around december time, but I decided that I simply couldn't hack it and that me and DH will start as soon as it is convienent for us!
Do you have any family or friends nearby with children to keep yourself occupied? Or could you volunteer with children? trying to keep yourself as busy as possible I think is the best way to do it...You don't stop thinking about your wish to TTC, but at least if you're busy the time goes faster!

 

[counting]

I'm glad I'm not the only one. I want this so badly and I suck at waiting. Having the finish line in sight makes it ever harder to wait. Glad to have the support Brenn!!!!

LOL...being around the little ones makes it so much worse for me!!!Love it though. I have a really busy, but great job, I work with children in the library! Mainly little ones through the year, baby through five years, and then in the summer mostly older kids though our summer reading program. I see babies and kids everyday though, and it makes me want my own so much more. Today we had a program where the kids made fathers day cards! It was so sweet, a lot of really young kids, about 25-35 6mos-3 year olds.

 

[Sugaree5335]

I was in CVS waiting on my last (!!!!) pack of BSPs yesterday and scanned my card at the little coupon printer thingy. It gave me a coupon for $3 off of any $10+ CVS brand item in the store. I had just been looking at the CVS brand BBT thermometer that was $10.79. So...I got it for less than $8. Woo Hoo!! I'm sure I looked a little crazy picking up my pills and the thermometer at the same time, but oh well.

 

[teacup]

I was in CVS waiting on my last (!!!!) pack of BSPs yesterday and scanned my card at the little coupon printer thingy. It gave me a coupon for $3 off of any $10+ CVS brand item in the store. I had just been looking at the CVS brand BBT thermometer that was $10.79. So...I got it for less than $8. Woo Hoo!! I'm sure I looked a little crazy picking up my pills and the thermometer at the same time, but oh well.

Oooh sounds like a sign that you should have bought a thermometer that day! It's weird when stuff like that happens. I was looking at thermometers a few weeks ago, I'd love to know when I ovulate etc, must make you understand your body more. They are so expensive though!

My body has confused me recently! My AF was 6 days late! My cycles are usually 32 days, but last cycle was 37! I have had some spotting this afternoon so I guess AF has finally arrived. was secretly hoping I was pregnant though... even though it's incredibly inconvenient right now! and unlikely!

It's annoying my cycles have lost there regularity because our wedding was going to be bang in the middle of my cycle during ovulation when I look my best (less greasy and spotty). But now my period will end 5 days before our wedding, I hope I don't have another two late cycles because then I'll be on during our wedding day! I always get nasty spots and hormonal around AF.

Any tips for next month on how to bring AF on earlier? Or is that sort of impossible... Although a few months a go I exercised lots and my cycle was only 28 days! Maybe I'll do that and hope it doesn't have the opposite effect.

How are all you ladies doing? Getting broody and impatient? I am!

 

[teacup]

Also, can I be changed on the list for August/September? I've discovered it is possible for us to try as soon as August and james is has agreed! That is considering we feel settled enough. I did suggest we could use it as a NTNP month so we may do that before really going baby crazy!

Oooh congrats Jary for moving your TTC date forward! Only 1.5 months left for you! Woah that's soon!

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[Jary]

It's not long at all! I think it's taken my partner a while to let it sink in but he's game for it we are starting to get everything sorted and getting settled so yay!

It doesn't help that I'm going to another baby shower now and that's gonna make me super broody again!

 

[happyface82]

Can I join? Will be TTC July/August. Hoping for end of July cycle but if not it will be end of Aug!

 

[JessinChi]

We have decided that we are going to TTC in September and October 2012- but if it doesn't work out then, we will WWT until September 2013 and then go full time! (because of a new teaching job this year, I would have to have a summer baby, but after a year I get full maternity leave or might decide to stay home!) will look for you all on the TTC board this fall So close!!!

PS- Just bought the 40 combo pack of OPK and HPTs to get ready- $13 on Amazon! Woo hoo!

 

[MrsCeder]

Hi everyone,

We originally were going to TTC in mid July when our house sale went through but now it looks like its going to be mid August

I am also starting a new job on 2nd July so will need to wait until I've been there a while?

How long do you think I should wait, any advice would be great

 

[JessinChi]

Hi everyone,

We originally were going to TTC in mid July when our house sale went through but now it looks like its going to be mid August

I am also starting a new job on 2nd July so will need to wait until I've been there a while?

How long do you think I should wait, any advice would be great

Hi Mrs. Cedar! I am in a similar situation. I am starting a new job in August, and planning on TTC in September! How do maternity leave benefits in the UK work? Definitely factor that in. Here in the US, you have to have worked at the company for 12 months before qualifying. I'm a teacher, so I get June-August off. We are going to TTC this fall for a birth during that time. If that doesn't work, we are going to revaluate, but probably WTT until the following fall, as I don't want to take maternity leave during the school year so soon after starting. It's so frustrating to want to TTC right when you are starting a new job- I think right now I am overthinking things, and when I am actually in the situation of having to decide whether to go on TTC after October, the answer will be obvious (I will be more acclimated to my new job by then as well, and qualify for maternity leave should I decide to take it....)

 

[MrsCeder]

Hi JessinChi,

In the UK you have to be in continuous employment for 26 weeks to qualify for mat leave. I work in marketing but don't want to make a bad impression by announcing I'm pregnant a few months into my new job :S
If I hadn't been starting a new job, we would probably start TTC sooner. It's a tough decision when you really want a baby.
How old are you and OH?

 

[sarah34]

U do have to be in employment for 26 weeks up to the 26th weeks of pregnancy so in simple terms u can get pregnant straight after starting new job and still
Qualify for smp xx