Hello ladies from a TTC newbie! - Trying for a baby

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 12:09

Hi everyone,

Been lurking on here for a few weeks now but have finally mustered up the courage to say an official 'hello'!.

I got married 6 weeks ago and came off the pill a month ago. Wish so much I'd come off earlier now and done a little research as I didn't realise that it could have such an effect on your periods returning! I've been testing with ovulation sticks for the last week but nothing yet

I know it takes time but I'm just so impatient!! ha ha. Bloody typical isnt it that you spend half your life trying not to get pregnant and now I couldn't want a BFP quicker!

We both always knew we wanted children but since the wedding, we've both felt so much more broodier and ready to start a family. As a Teacher, I'd originally thought that we'd officially start trying in December so that if we got pregnant, we'd be aiming at a baby from Sept onwards (I know this is a bit idealistic!) but now that we're married, we'd just like a baby whenever (but hoping asap!)

Anyway, this has turned into a slightly longer post than expected but just wanted to say that I find this forum so informative and I really enjoy reading of peoples' BFPs.

Love Sal x

katie-jenkins Gold member

16/09/2009 at 12:33

Welcome aboard Sal, hope that it's a short stay for you in ttc! I have learnt sooo much from this forum its like the encyclopedia of ttc! Looking forward to getting to know you a bit better. Good luck and happing BDing!!! xx

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 13:06

Thanks secretive sue - i didnt realise i knew so little about my body until now! I'm sure i'll still be asking loads of questions though! ha ha.xxx

MJ1986andEsmae Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 14:00

Hi sally!!!!!

Welcome to TTC hope you are ok??? and its not driving you mad yet :lol:

Hope you dont have a long stay (ment in a nice way :lol

what CD are you on i am on CD 15 and have only just got a VERY STRONG line on OV sticks so hold out it will come soon.

Good luck TTC i am on m onth 4 hope you dont get that far :lol:

Happy BDing!!!!!!

Mummy to Theo 3 years and Esmae 4 months
Love nothing more in the world than being a mummy to my beautiful children xxxx

MrsH

16/09/2009 at 14:28

Hi Sal, nice to meet you, I am fairly new (and learnin stuff all the time!) and also a teacher

Good luck!!
xxx

fergy

16/09/2009 at 14:43

Hi Sallly - nice to meet you!! Welcome to the crazy world of TTC, where nothing is TMI, we would all LOVE you to get a BFP but we'll also still love you and support you if you don't!

xxx

Nadine25

16/09/2009 at 14:54

Welcome to ttc and hoping your stay is a short one (in the nicest way of course).

Nadine ;\)

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 15:34

ahh, hi guys!! I wanst sure if anyone would reply..feeling quite overwhelmed now!! Thanks so much for your replies.

MJ1986 - Im on CD 21 but not feeling anything yet

My skin always flares up before AF but it's still ok and I've not even felt a stir down there. I know it can take a while to settle (as I've learnt on here) but I'm just a little freaked that nothing's happening yet as I'm normally like clockwork. I', testing every day though as I dont wanna miss my chance when it eventually arrives. ha ha. Good luck with your BDing though!!!

Mrs H - hi to a fellow teacher! Are you primary or secondary? I'm in Year 1 and working with my little munchkins evey day just makes me want my own MORE!! Everyone said before I got the job that it'd put me off children but I'd honestly say that it's had the complete opposite effect!

xxx

xDaffodil1000x Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 16:21

Hi girls, sorry to gatecrash- I'm fairly new to TTC on month 2 after having a chem preg on first month ttc. I'm also a primary teacher in Scotland. I work with children with special needs. Love my job but at the moment all I can think about is TTC!!

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 16:52

Hi daffodil1000! I'm exactly the same...babies, babies, babies!! I'm so excited to hopefully have one of my own soon

Were you on the pill before you started ttc? x

MrsH

16/09/2009 at 16:54

Hi Sally, I am assistant head and teach Y1/2 and love it!!

When did you get married?? we got married on august 2nd xxxx

Playmat

16/09/2009 at 17:05

just wanted to say hello to our 2 new flowers!

Hope you both sprout buds soon!

xxx

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:05

Ah, we got married on the 1st!! Doesn't it seem like forever ago now

All the children from my old class came to my wedding too. Was so gorgeous! Where abouts are you from?x

MrsH

16/09/2009 at 17:10

ah just before us

yes does feel ages ago now!!
Thats so sweet that the chn came

were you on YAYW??
I am from Cheltenham orginally but live in Wiltshire now, what about you?? xxx

xDaffodil1000x Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:10

Hi, I was on the pill but came off a couple of years ago just to let my body settle down again. Got married July 2008- seems like ages ago now!! Been following SMEP this month and used zestica so fingers crossed. I'm 7dpo and not had any symptoms so to speak but reallt trying to remain positive!

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:15

oops..double post

[Modified by: sallysunflower9 on September 16, 2009 10:16 PM]

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:15

yes, was on YAYW too. Was slightly addicted (same seems to be happening here too!) I once posted about school being out for the summer hols and got quite a few replies from teachers - not sure if you were one of them?? I'm up in Warrington - made famous by the lovely kery katona....!!! ha ha.

Did you start TTC after your wedding? I wish I'd come off my pill much earlier now as nothing seems to be happening with ov or anything at the min

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:18

ooo...sending positive vibes Daffodil! Keep us updated

xxx

MrsH

16/09/2009 at 17:19

think I remember you from YAYW, did you post about your kids coming to the wedding???
Am a bit addicted to here too

Yes only stopped taking pill about 3 weeks ago after honeymoon, have learnt so much being on here, think I must have been a bit clueless before! lol
xxxx

sallysunflower9 Platinum member

16/09/2009 at 17:25

yes, that was me!! ha ha. We must have migrated over to this site at the same time

Where did you go for your honeymoon? have you had any symptoms from coming off the pill? I'm constantly bloated. Couldn't fasten my trousers the other day! xxx