https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:11:28 +0000 Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:19:22 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 11.10 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=37752 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1260376&title=before-ttc#1260376 Author: popcorn
Subject: 37752
Posted: 06 February 2011 at 3:19pm

thanks for that guys! lots to ponder on!]]> Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:19:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1260376&title=before-ttc#1260376 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257407&title=before-ttc#1257407 Author: Red
Subject: 37752
Posted: 02 February 2011 at 3:34pm

I started taking folic acid 3 months before TTC. I personally would prob wait a month or two after coming off BCP, mainly cos I know of quite a few people having miscarriages after conceiving straight after coming off it.   ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:34:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257407&title=before-ttc#1257407 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257394&title=before-ttc#1257394 Author: Atiamuri
Subject: 37752
Posted: 02 February 2011 at 3:20pm

My GP said to start folic acid as soon as you come of BCP. I conceived the first month off and was very surprised... unfortunately ended in MC 13 weeks later :( so as jem said, I would still plan for a longish journey as in 9 months I haven't conceived again - I'm attributing it to my body now having to adjust being off BCP. I started taking a multivitamin at about 6 weeks as I was concerned my diet wasn't rich enough in Omega 3 (living so far inland).
Hope this helps and best of luck...]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:20:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257394&title=before-ttc#1257394 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257390&title=before-ttc#1257390 Author: MakeItWork
Subject: 37752
Posted: 02 February 2011 at 3:15pm

I was told by my doctor (and have read a lot) that it is perfectly safe to start TTC straight off the pill so I wouldn't worry about that. What I would say though is that your cycles might be all over the place for some time after stopping the pill so be prepared for a delay in getting things back to normal.

That's not to say you can't get UTD straight away, many people do, but it could take some time for your body to find it's rhythm. I stopped my BCP at the beginning of November, had one cycle of 40 days and am still ont the second cycle - day 51 now!

Therefore I would recommend coming off the BCP as soon as possible before you want to TTC to help let your body get back on track but be aware that you may well get UTD straight away if you are BDing during that time without any other protection

Good luck for the exciting journey ahead!!

ETA - I would also recommend using OPKs as soon as possible so that you can get an idea of when you are OVing even if your cycles are all over the place.

Edited by MakeItWork]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:15:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257390&title=before-ttc#1257390 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257358&title=before-ttc#1257358 Author: jem
Subject: 37752
Posted: 02 February 2011 at 2:39pm

hmm sorry if that sounds a bit negative, good luck!! hope you get your BFP sooner rather than later ]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:39:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257358&title=before-ttc#1257358 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257356&title=before-ttc#1257356 Author: jem
Subject: 37752
Posted: 02 February 2011 at 2:36pm

My 2 cents

For your emotional wellbeing I would recommend planning for a longish journey, and if it happens within the first few months then YAY easy and stress free always the best. Its alot better than thinking the other way and each month being upset that it hasn't happened yet. I had my heart set on a honeymoon baby (my first cycle off bcp) but our 2nd anniversary has came and gone and still no precious bundle.

Start folic acid NOW!]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:36:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1257356&title=before-ttc#1257356 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254284&title=before-ttc#1254284 Author: Keleho
Subject: 37752
Posted: 29 January 2011 at 1:34pm

With DD I started taking pregnancy vitamins 3 months before stopping my bcp. Then stopped the pill and was pregnant a month later (wasnt expecting it that quick but there you go).

We are planning to ttc#2 soon and so ive been taking vitamins again since the start of dec so I will have for 3 months again just in case I get pg as quickly again.

So to answer you questions:
1/ no you dont have to but like bel says, there could be a mecial reason to give yourself a month or two
2/ start taking folic acid for up to 3 months before hand and change to a preg vit when you get a bfp (so again, what bel said)

Good luck ttc ]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:34:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254284&title=before-ttc#1254284 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254248&title=before-ttc#1254248 Author: Bel
Subject: 37752
Posted: 29 January 2011 at 12:05pm

I got pregnant 1st (DS) and 2nd (DD) month after stopping pill - so I am all for the trying straight after stopping pill, but I know some people aren't that keen to do that. (not sure whether there is any medical reason?)

I would start on folic acid straight away and then move onto a pregnancy multivitamin when you get a BFP - that way you are covering both bases. ]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:05:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254248&title=before-ttc#1254248 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254199&title=before-ttc#1254199 Author: jazzy
Subject: 37752
Posted: 29 January 2011 at 11:07am

I think TTC is a lucky dip. Some fall while on the pill, some as soon as they come off & others it an take longer to get pg for no reason.

If you want to start stress free I would come off the pill BD around OV (every 2 day if poss), take folic acid from now onwards.

You may fall pg straight away so plan it for when you are ready. ]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:07:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254199&title=before-ttc#1254199 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254164&title=before-ttc#1254164 Author: popcorn
Subject: 37752
Posted: 29 January 2011 at 9:49am

Hi there
Our first baby was a lovely surprise baby so planning for the next one is all foreign to me! I would like to ask a couple of questions if thats ok!

1) Is it important to come off the pill for a few months before trying?
2) When should you start taking a pregnancy multivitamin?

Last time I was on the pill, and just started taking the vitamin when I found out I was preg but this time I feel like I should be doing it all the 'right' way!]]> Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:49:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=37752&PID=1254164&title=before-ttc#1254164