Hey, Im Harriet. My partner and I have just started planning to plan to TTC! I know that may sound long but we were both accidental pregnancies who, though very loved, caused lots of emotional and financial problems for our parents due to our unplanned arrivals, so we figured we'd try and do it right and really plan! You may never be totally ready for a baby but you can sure try your best!
I was wondering if anyone would mind informing me about the super basics! I've read around and keep coming across things like ovulation testers and temperature takers and all sorts of things I havnt got a clue about! Im starting to think I may need to take a few degree modules in biology before I attempt this! Its so much better to be able to get advice from 'real' people as opposed to just articles.
Ive been on birth control pills for coming up to 6 years almost solidly and due to this my period is very light and unpredictable. It actually stopped completely for about 9 months just over a year ago. Now I get about a day of not much. Some may think this is great but its actually slightly concerning. Although when I spoke to the nurse about it she said it was fine and I was actually conserving eggs, which is a good thing.
ANYWHO...(god I am good at making a really simple question and essay!)
What I mean is having been on the pill for so long how long would you generally suggest I come off the pill and use condoms for before trying? Whats the deal with all the temperature thingys? Do different positions really make a difference? I know about folic acid but should I take anything else? What about my partner, should he be doing anything? How long should it generally take to conceive if youre doing everything as well as possible and have no fertility problems (Im in my early 20s, with a healthy weight, bmi 20, my only physical health problem is moderate IBS)
Sorry for all the questions, Im really not good at paraphrasing! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot!
Harriet x
I was wondering if anyone would mind informing me about the super basics! I've read around and keep coming across things like ovulation testers and temperature takers and all sorts of things I havnt got a clue about! Im starting to think I may need to take a few degree modules in biology before I attempt this! Its so much better to be able to get advice from 'real' people as opposed to just articles.
Ive been on birth control pills for coming up to 6 years almost solidly and due to this my period is very light and unpredictable. It actually stopped completely for about 9 months just over a year ago. Now I get about a day of not much. Some may think this is great but its actually slightly concerning. Although when I spoke to the nurse about it she said it was fine and I was actually conserving eggs, which is a good thing.
ANYWHO...(god I am good at making a really simple question and essay!)
What I mean is having been on the pill for so long how long would you generally suggest I come off the pill and use condoms for before trying? Whats the deal with all the temperature thingys? Do different positions really make a difference? I know about folic acid but should I take anything else? What about my partner, should he be doing anything? How long should it generally take to conceive if youre doing everything as well as possible and have no fertility problems (Im in my early 20s, with a healthy weight, bmi 20, my only physical health problem is moderate IBS)
Sorry for all the questions, Im really not good at paraphrasing! Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks a lot!
Harriet x
to Baby U, Harriet.
