How many are there.....
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Topic: How many are there.....
Posted By: mummymegs
Subject: How many are there.....
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:20pm
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of you out there actively TTC?
I am really interested to know because there seems to be loads of people that come out of the wood work now and then and it would be nice to meet others on the forum. I know there are the usual ones that post but I suspect that there are a number of ‘readers’ out there that may be too shy to post or have just not had the opportunity, this is it! Tell us a little about yourselves. My DH and I have been ttcing for 3 months now, this will be our first. I'm originally from South Africa but met my DH while doing my OE in the UK. He is originally for Christchurch where we live now. |
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Posted By: MoosMum
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:50pm
| Hi we are actively trying, we have one daughter who is 26 months old. It took us three years to have her so are hoping for a much shorter time for baby no:2!! |
Posted By: almostthere
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:50pm
Well im pretty sure peopleknow who I am now but ill join in anyway  Dh and I are now actively TTC number one. We are in our mid 20's and Im a Type one diabetic. I have spent the last year getting my diabetes under control before we TTC'd. Doctor gave me the green light to ttc last month, so DH and I decided to finish off the last of my BCP and I took my last BCP pill on Friday 
We know that ttc can take time so arent getting our hopes up for any movement on the baby front for a few months yet but i still cant seem to wait!!! IM very very excited that we are finally making the move forward  ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2128f6"> 
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2128f6 - chart |
Posted By: Emily281
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:53pm
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Hi MummyMegs
My Dh and I have been TTCing for 18 months now. I have just been referred to the Oxford Clinic for really bad AF pain and clots etc and my GP has also been talking to the fertility people and they have asked that we do CD3 and CD21 bloods and then proceed from there. I'm an Aussie but my DH is a kiwi so we also live in Christchurch. ------------- TTC#1: Jan 07 Aug 08: Lap found and excised Stage 3 Endo Nov 08: 2nd lap clear - given OK to TTC after next AF |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 4:56pm
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are you the same Emily from TWW?:) welcome I'm kawkaw on there:) ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: Emily281
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:00pm
Yup that's me  I can't beleive your little boy is 4 months old already  ------------- TTC#1: Jan 07 Aug 08: Lap found and excised Stage 3 Endo Nov 08: 2nd lap clear - given OK to TTC after next AF |
Posted By: mummymegs
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:02pm
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MoosMum - I've heard from a couple of my friends that #2 took a fraction of the time #1 took. So I'm hoping this is the case for you too.
Almostthere - you should get a ticker, if you sign up to ff(http://www.fertilityfriend.com) it will automatically update it for you and you don't have to know your cycle length or temp. It is anyway good to chart for future reference. I did not start from the beginning but wished I had. Emily281 – good luck and hope it is all sorted soon |
Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:02pm
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i know CRAZY eh:)! hope everything works for you!! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:06pm
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My DH and I live in ChCh and are 31 and 32, trying for our first baby.
I came off the pill at the end of Feb but this is our first proper month trying, due to an irregular cycle to begin with. (oh yeah, and Mummymegs and I work together)
Good luck to everyone! |
Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 5:25pm
| We aren't trying yet, in fact we have to do everything not to get preggers. But we will be trying in September (after AF has arrived for that month anyway). We can't wait. Waiting for September is taking forever! |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:06pm
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Hi! DH and I have been actively TTC our first bubba since December '07. Conceived in Jan but m/c in March, and still trying to get preggers now. We are both from Wellington (and live there now) but met in Dunedin at a mutual friend's 21st. He was living in Dunedin then, and I was at uni in chch. I'm 25 and he's 27 ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: ShellandBella
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:09pm
Me and DH are trying...I am currently 7dpo but am pretty sure this isn't our month. My cycles are long and irregular, so we'll see...
Oh and I'm (nearly) 29  , DH 28 and Bella makes 3 ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: CarrieMum
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:18pm
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We are just starting TTC this month. My DH and I are both 32 and this will be our first.
We live in Auckland. Im really worried about how long it will take us TTC as I have a lot of friends that have had no luck and are on IVF etc. Annoyed as my DH travels a lot for work and he will be in Oz for a week and guess what...its the week of my most fertile days. So its not looking too good for this month. Another thing is that we are going on holiday to Fiji at the end of the month and that is when AF will be due so could be a huge downer while we on holiday! |
Posted By: AngieBabe
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:22pm
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I'm a bit of a regular on here but will add my two cents since I fit the criteria!
I'm 31, DH is just about 38 and we've been TTC #1 or 18 months now. Managed a BFP in December last year but mc'd on Boxing Day... we had our first fertility specialist's appointment end of last month and I'm due to have Laparoscopic surgery to confirm and excise endo (suspected Grade 3) - though this was meant to be next Tuesday it has just been postponed. 
We live on the Kapiti Coast, work in Wellys but I'm originally from Hamilton and DH from Nelson - we met while working together at Christchurch Casino! ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: lovingmummyhood
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:33pm
Hi ttc ladies. I've been here for a while now. We've been trying since Feb 07, so what feels like a very long time  I'll be 29 this month (yay! I love birthdays!) and DH is 9 months younger than me. We got married in Dec 06. It's getting frustrating now so we've told a couple of people IRL which has been good. Anyone else told 'real life' people (hope you all know what I mean lol) ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 6:59pm
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Hi. My DH and I are TTC #2, starting this month Unfortunately, my AF is still irregular and long (probably due to me still BFing). I'm 31 and my DH is 37, we got married in March 2006.
Good luck to all of you and most importantly - have fun! ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 8:45pm
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Hi there, I'm 30 and DH is 29 and we've been TTC since Nov 07, but no luck yet.
I find this board helps especially with the TWW as it's fun hearing all the BFPs and it makes me think mine is just around the corner. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 04 June 2008 at 9:51pm
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Hi guys, I am a regular.
Im 28 and DH is 29 and we married Nov 3 2006. I came off BCP Sept 07, We got our first BFP in April and m/c 2 weeks ago. We are not actively TTC as my HCG levels are still not low enough, but fingers crossed we will be right to go next month -------------   
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Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:01am
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Hi, I haven't really said too much about actively TTC, but here I am! DH (30) and I live in Northland and have a nearly 7 month old. I stopped the pill 2 months ago, am due for AF any day (or not!)
------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: mummymegs
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:27am
| Good luck to everybody |
Posted By: surfergirl
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:43am
I post occassionally, but browse mostly. Too shy at this stage... (not at all like me IRL).
DH (26) and I (30) are *planning* on actually trying this cycle. We've been married 3.5 years and I've been off BCP since Oct last year. Either one of us might yet still wimp out...It's a BIG decision... |
Posted By: Emily281
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:51am
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OMG Angie - what a small world - I used to work at the Christchurch Casino!!
Funlvn - we have also started to tell real life people - my MIL so she would get my FIL to stop nagging and some people at work who have been through this and have 2 IVF babies. ------------- TTC#1: Jan 07 Aug 08: Lap found and excised Stage 3 Endo Nov 08: 2nd lap clear - given OK to TTC after next AF |
Posted By: minik8e
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:16am
| I'm mostly a lurker, although I post now and then. We're not actively TTC yet, but will be at the end of this year....hopefully, fingers crossed and everything else, that when our wedding rolls around I will be a newly pregnant bride (as in, in the first 3-4 months). The countdown is on...for both us and DF's Mum who just absolutely cannot wait for grandchildren to arrive!!!! |
Posted By: rachelsea
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:25am
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hehe Emily, my DH worked at Chch Casino too, in 2004 from June - October! (he moved up to chch for a few months after meeting me then we both went up to Welly). Did you work there then? He was a waiter there, and worked all sorts of crazy hours! ------------- DD 4yrs DS 2yrs http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Emily281
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:47am
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Nope I was there from Sept 2005 - Aug 2006. Fortunately I was in IT so worked normal hours - but was on call once every 3 weeks. Really enjoyed getting phone calls at 5am in the middle of July!! ------------- TTC#1: Jan 07 Aug 08: Lap found and excised Stage 3 Endo Nov 08: 2nd lap clear - given OK to TTC after next AF |
Posted By: NikkiB
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:53am
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Good to see you in here Bel ------------- A very lucky mummy to two gorgeous boys: RB 3/10/2008 JB 29/12/2009 |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:57am
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Yay glad to know there is someone as crazy as me Nikki!! ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: Parki
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 2:04pm
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DH and I are actively TTC.
I have lost count now but we have been TTC for about 10 months now I think? We are mids 20's. We may have a possible fertility issue to contend with but we are happy to keep trying as we are for the next year or so, after that I may have completely lost it and adopted something/someone else to love!
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Posted By: NeoshasMummy
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 3:02pm
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Im Jess DP and I have Neosha our big 1 year old and have been ttc #2 since January, have had 2 m/c but we are back on the wagon hoping for a bfp soon lol!
I dont go in the tww threads because it already drives me mad enough hehe I try not to think about it too much ------------- https://secure.fertilityfriend.com/home/30c4ec/" rel="nofollow">  Mrs Te Kani ❤️ Neosha 26/5/2007 |
Posted By: ChrisW
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 9:43pm
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Hi
I am more of a lurker. Me and DH have been TTC since August 07, what doesn't help is that I haven't had an AF since Feb 17, another specialist appt next week to try and figure out whats going on but bloods have indicated I am not ovulating. Knowing other people go through the same mind games ttc makes me feel a bit more normal
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Posted By: Bessy369
Date Posted: 05 June 2008 at 10:21pm
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Hi
I'm new. My DP and i are mid 20's and been together for 8 years. Been trying since April 2006. Just started the 'investigation" stage, and it sucks. !!!Why is there only ONE medi-lab clinic that can do the sperm tests in Auckland (Greenlane)!!! Having to sit in traffic for 45 minutes with a super grumpy boy witha cup of sperm down his pants is NOT fun...!!! I'm i the only one??? |
Posted By: Mrs_B
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 11:25am
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Hi Everyone.
DH(28) and I (25) got married in February. I came off the BCP in March and have been waiting for my cycles to regulate before actively TCC #1. After 10yrs on the BCP I don't think my body know what to do! 1st cycle 35 days and this one so far on day 48!! |
Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 12:16pm
| Have you tested Mrs_B?...... You never know! |
Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 1:01pm
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Hey Ladies!
Im 23 and hubby is 25. Came off injection in Dec07 and got preggas late march. MC in May
Will start TTC again soon, just waiting for first cycle and also hubby not so keen anymore and wants to wait a little bit - don't think he liked the hormonal and perhaps b**chy wife that came along
Will see once i have my first cycle tho but may wait for two. |
Posted By: mummymegs
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 3:12pm
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Mrs_B - it also took my cycles a while to regulate but now they are like clock work give or take a day or two. I hope the same happens to you. I came off BCP in Jan.
Hannahbil - sorry to hear about the mc...hopefully the next one will be a sticky |
Posted By: almostthere
Date Posted: 06 June 2008 at 4:49pm
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Aww, sorry to hear about the mc too... ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2128f6">
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Posted By: PippaLockysMummy
Date Posted: 08 June 2008 at 1:16pm
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Hi Ladies Im Philippa, ive got a nearly 11mth old son. We are trying for #2 starting from this month, my af has just finished so waiting to ov. Im really excited to plan this pregnancy as ds was unplanned. Im trying not to get my hopes up because im still breast feeding and my af are not regular.Fingers crossed we all get BFP's soon :) ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 08 June 2008 at 4:06pm
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Hiya, I'm a regular here too...I'm 34, DP is 35. We have been actively ttc for about 8 months. Had a m/c in March. We have a 5 year old foster child who we plan to adopt as well as DP's 2 other children from a previous r'ship who live with their mum. It's gonna be like The Waltons in our home once we start breeding lol -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: caliandjack
Date Posted: 08 June 2008 at 4:22pm
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I'm a bit of a lurker these days, as work and study is taking up most of my time, and I can't get on to OHBaby at work.
DH and I got married just under 3 months ago, I had planned to stop BCP and start TTC this month as I turn 35 on the 25th. But due to financial issues - ie car loan and credit card debt from the wedding, we are having to delay 12 months before we can TTC. Its weird to think of myself as an older first time mum, having my family in my late 30's wasn't something I'd planned on, just turned out that way. |
Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 08 June 2008 at 5:11pm
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We're still TTC, in month 5 now. I don't post about it much because it tends to make me obsessive, lol!! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: mummymegs
Date Posted: 09 June 2008 at 5:11pm
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Good luck everybody!!!!
JadeC - I love your wedding photos..we got married in Jan this year...seems like ages away now |
Posted By: Kicker
Date Posted: 09 June 2008 at 6:20pm
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Another one here TTC.
We have a nearly 10month old but wanted to try for number two now as it took us 7 years of 'practicing' to fall pregnant the first time. I am hoping this time is a bit quicker -------------  
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Posted By: JadeC
Date Posted: 09 June 2008 at 6:58pm
Thank you! I love them too, I was so pleased with how they came out! I'll have to hunt down yours now! ------------- http://pregnancy.baby-gaga.com/" rel="nofollow">
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mummymegs wrote:Posted By: Vanillabean
Date Posted: 10 June 2008 at 9:22am
He he, I can so relate to the trials and tribulations of the sperm analysis. We haven't managed to do it yet. In Wellington the only medlab that does it has decided not to accept sperm samples on Saturdays because they were getting too busy. I'm also a fairly regular poster. I am 35 and DH is 40. We met on an online dating site in 2004. We started ttc in March 07, got married in Sept 07 (we were having a Vegas wedding and were hoping for the extra trash factor of a heavily pregnant bride ), finally got pregnant in Jan 08 but miscarried a few days after finding out. I am just starting to get the serious fertility investigations and when we finally manage the sperm analysis we will be off to FA to see a specialist.------------- 5x mc, Jan 08, June 08, Nov 08, May 09, April 11 http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: M.i.s.s.y
Date Posted: 10 June 2008 at 11:23am
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Hi ladies, i just wanted 2 wish everyone the best of luck & lots of sticky vibes once u all get those BFP!!!
also 2 share my story,(plz don''t hate me  )-i never got 2 join the ttc group.
Me & my DH got married on 24th november 07, went off the pill that nite got af 2 days later, & then my bfp on boxing day!!!
We were both shocked & excited that it happened so fast, now we are in2 our 3rd trimester. So ther is hope 4 speedy conception.
Best of luck again 2 u all. xo -------------    
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Posted By: GuestGuest
Date Posted: 10 June 2008 at 11:55am
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That's awesome Missy77! I love hearing about women who get preggo straight away
Good luck with the rest of your pregnancy with Jade. |
Posted By: MrsH23
Date Posted: 12 June 2008 at 7:18pm
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Hiya, i'm new to all this. I stopped the BCP only last week, so not TTC just yet, but hopefully soon once i've started folic acid etc.
I'm 24 and DH is 25, we got married on 3rd November 2007 ------------- Lisa mummy to Ryan http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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