Those who are waiting to TTC

euronorris

RebekahR wrote: »

Yes i've told him lots. He says he doesn't know if he will change but recons he will as everyone does when they have kids right?! He says he just isn't excited - he will be when they are a bit more grown up but babies no. He is an only child and apart from my sisters has never been round one so is most likely petrified of the unknown!Yea once it's here he will have no choice lol.

Maybe it's time to put your foot down a bit, and ask him to show that he can do it. Otherwise, if he doesn't even know if he will change, how can you be sure?

Also, maybe try to sell it to him on the fact that if he faces this now, he will be WAY more prepared when your own bubba comes along. From a practical mans point of view, wouldn't it be better to be more prepared

How are you doing anyway sweetie? Enjoy those pill free periods?:rotfl:I'M NOT! :mad: (but it is kinda nice to see my body working of it's own accord for the first time in about 15 years!)

RebekahR

I dunno how to prepare him really. He has seen the dirty nappy, the screaming and the smiles lol. I just have to trust him I guess. Yea i'm not too bad. Beeen suffering shedloads with IBS the past week but think it's subsiding a bit more now. Yes the pilll free periods are not good lol. More heavier and painful for sure! But I do enjoy the time in between. I have my sex drive back yay!!! In fact I am in the middle of cycle 12 now. Came off last July but I have been really short cycles - 25/26 days. Pre-pill I was 30/31 days. But yes like you it's good to see it working. Only one more cycle after this period come and then it's ttc time!!!!! Omg omg give myself kittens every time. I am absolutely pretrified!

Gopppers

RebekahR wrote: »

I dunno how to prepare him really. He has seen the dirty nappy, the screaming and the smiles lol. I just have to trust him I guess. Yea i'm not too bad. Beeen suffering shedloads with IBS the past week but think it's subsiding a bit more now. Yes the pilll free periods are not good lol. More heavier and painful for sure! But I do enjoy the time in between. I have my sex drive back yay!!! In fact I am in the middle of cycle 12 now. Came off last July but I have been really short cycles - 25/26 days. Pre-pill I was 30/31 days. But yes like you it's good to see it working. Only one more cycle after this period come and then it's ttc time!!!!! Omg omg give myself kittens every time. I am absolutely pretrified!

Hi RebekahR!
I beleive we were TTC buddies! But we have started TTC now for real!! Looking fwd to seeing you on the TTC thread soon x

Triangle

dreamdreamer wrote: »

In TTC news, I went to the doctors yesterday to try and get a handle on things. She gave me TONNES of info packs and stuff which I am wading through. She was really helpful. I'm going in for some bloods on wednesday, mostly to check I'm rubella immune (I haven't had the MMR because my parents were mental - but I have had measles, mumps AND rubella so I should be immune anyway!) before we start trying. But they'll also check my hormone levels while they're doing it to see how the PCOS is. GP agreed we'd see how things went August-January and if no joy or seriously irregular cycles we'd look at possible medications in the new year, which I'm happy with.

Have purchased some folic acid supplements which I have started today. The info pack I have says studies have found benefits to taking it for a YEAR before conception so the earlier the better ladies!!

I'm loving your positive post! :T:T Well done on all your have done so far, makes me want to get cracking on!

We're planning to start TTC in January - anyone have any thoughts as to when I should start taking folic acid?

Kalama wrote: »

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RebekahR wrote: »

Only one more cycle after this period come and then it's ttc time!!!!! Omg omg give myself kittens every time. I am absolutely pretrified!

Everything crossed for you


Hope everyone is well - welcome to choochi0 and Nejlloyd:wave::wave:

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euronorris

Triangle wrote: »

We're planning to start TTC in January - anyone have any thoughts as to when I should start taking folic acid?

I believe the official advice is to start taking it at least 3 months before pregnancy, so I would say 3 months before starting TTC, which makes it start of September.

But, I believe you could start taking earlier if you wish.

Here is a link to the NHS site: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/pregnancy/Pages/Folicacid.aspx

Although, it says there to start taking it as soon as you stop using contraception. I don't thinkl that taking it earlier than that will harm you, but please check with your doctor if you are unsure.

Also, a link to a pamphlet about folic acid: http://www.dh.gov.uk/prod_consum_dh/groups/dh_digitalassets/@dh/@en/documents/digitalasset/dh_4081397.pdf

I hope that helps

x

clearing_out_my_pockets

Can you stop talking about non-pill periods please? I don't have them at all and you're scaring me!

RebekahR

Gopppers wrote: »

Hi RebekahR!
I beleive we were TTC buddies! But we have started TTC now for real!! Looking fwd to seeing you on the TTC thread soon x

YAY! You started already! Without me LOL. When did you begin? We decided to put it back to the end of June rather than after this next period as we are on holiday in 3 weeks. 1 thing at a time! lol. I am already posting over there. Was lurking since last September! And posted since January!:eek:

RebekahR

LegalBlonde ~ TTC is getting close for you! When will you period finish for you to begin? Beginning of July or end?

euronorris

clearing_out_my_pockets wrote: »

Can you stop talking about non-pill periods please? I don't have them at all and you're scaring me!

Sorry, they're lovely really and come with a tonne of free ice cream and chocolate sprinkles! :rotfl:

Nah, in all honesty, they aren't THAT bad. Just not used to them and I've also noticed that they have become better with each cycle. No need to worry!

clearing_out_my_pockets

euronorris wrote: »

Sorry, they're lovely really and come with a tonne of free ice cream and chocolate sprinkles! :rotfl:

Nah, in all honesty, they aren't THAT bad. Just not used to them and I've also noticed that they have become better with each cycle. No need to worry!

I suppose it could be worse - when I first had the implant in I bled for three weeks stopped for four days and then started again for two weeks. Went on like that for a few months. :eek: