Trying for a baby

[tinkerbell971]

I’m not sure if this is the right site to post this on but I’ll give it a go. Me and my partner of 5 years have finally decided to start trying for a baby, we are both so excited. However I do have endometriosis and coeliac disease so I am already worrying. We haven’t yet began trying, I am due to finish my 3 month cycle of the pill this week then will be due my period so planning not to go back on the pill after that. Is there anything I should do before I start trying? Should I try and speak to my GP? I’m unsure if I can at the minute because of the covid situation. Any advice would be good.

Thanks x

Sorry forgot to add, in currently on lansoprazole, and calcium/vit d supplements.

[Kelz2020]

I’d say right now there’s no need to see a GP. Initially I’d suggest just enjoying trying and see what happens. Perhaps after 6/9 months start to get a bit more strict with tracking ovulation etc then perhaps after a year or so if still no luck you could speak to the GP. Don’t forget the pill can take a while to leave your system. Although for some people it doesn’t. Everyone is different. Just an FYI, most fertility places want you to have been trying for around two years. That said I’m not sure if your age and your body clock etc. Good luck xx

[tinkerbell971 in reply to Kelz2020]

Fab thank you. I’m scared for the endo pain to come back once I stop taking the pill but I know it’ll be for a good reason. Thanks xx

[Cinderella5]

I dont think there is any need to contact the GP at this stage. I would suggest that you start taking folic acid in preparation but then you can go for it. Im not sure if you are aware but the best time to conceive is at ovulation which is usually mid cycle (of a 28 day cycle) so try to have intercourse every couple of days pre, during and after that time. Your cycle may take a couple of months to go back to normal and settle into a routine. Good luck.xx

[tinkerbell971 in reply to Cinderella5]

thanks for replying. I’ve just ordered some folic acid. Great thank you xx

[Hidden]

I agree with the others in the first month enjoy ttc (god knows it becomes more stressful later). When i came off the pill more than 3 years ago i wish someone would have told me that your cycles might not be standard 28 days and therefore your fertility window should be in the middle. After the pill you can get textbook perfect cycles (my sisters convinced straight after they came off it) but the can also be a bit wacky. I think roughly if you BD every 2 to 3 days you will be fine. Xxx

[tinkerbell971 in reply to Hidden]

Amazing thank you. I’m already stressing about it 😂 there’s always that worry that I might struggle due to the endometriosis but I suppose I will never know until we try xx

[mary77777]

Hi. Generally agree with previous posters. Your and your partner’s age are also important, to know if it would be good to monitor things closer and act sooner if you do not become pregnant. Might be good to talk also to your GP and have some basic blood work, scans, etc in the next 2-3 months when hopefully the covid situation is more under control (some expect a new increase starting fall). Good luck!

[Muppetgirl]

I would say go and have a conversation with your doctor just in case. If you need support they sometimes ask you to wait a year and that is often counted from the first time you approach your GP.

But like the others say enjoy enjoy enjoy. Relaxation and non stress is very crucial.