So partner and I have agreed on Con where to start?

Hey guys,

Last night my partner of five years and I had a small discussion on trying to start the process for a baby and agreed that we would like to have a baby around March.

It's pretty exciting, but we are all new to this PtC business. He has started to in his mind go through my time of the month from when I start, to when I end etc. To be honest I have no idea where to start at all. We figured June will be the time to start but where do I go with the ovulation, timing etc.

It's all so confusing lol.

I would suggest joining a TTC buddies thread. They know all about ovulation!

Good luck with your March baby. Hope you get it!

What Rowellen said :) Cruise around BB and maybe do some googling, there is so much info in the conception areas. Congratulations on your decision, its an exciting time! :)

as well as lots of helpful info on BB, it's often good to visit your GP - they can help do any tests you may need (there are some vaccines that should be up to date before you conceive so it's good to get them sorted out before you want to start trying). it's also good to take folate prior to conceiving - i think 3 months is recommended? i can't remember. depending on where you are, your GP may also have some handouts on getting planning a PG - mine did & they were quite helpful.

there's also sites like fertility friend that help you track your monthly cycle - which can be helpful :)

good luck :)

:yeahthat: plus I would consider coming off the pill, as your cycles can take a little time to re-adjust back to pre-pill..

Oh and there is a pre-ttc thread now too..

As others have said allready.

Start taking folic acid 3 months pre conception plus at least first 3 months after conception.
come off the pill and allow cycle to return
see GP for bloods in case you need MMR vaccine etc
Read up on TTC, timing, testing, charting, temping etc.
Think about where you want to have baby and if you want to go private names of OB as some will book out very fast!!

Good luck

There is nothing more i can add LOL everyones been so helpful, so GOOD LUCK!

Where is the pre-ttc thread? :)

Here it is

Thanks! :)