How long did it take you to get preggo?

Sarah McCreary · June 2009

Hey everyone! My DH told me last week that he is ready to start trying...WOO HOO!!! I have been waiting for him to say that for over a year now! Anyway, the question I have is, how long did it take you to finally get your BFP?! I have gotten a little discouraged reading many of the posts in the TTC board, and I am starting to worry about not being able to conceive. Anyway, congratulations to you all...and hopefully I will be chatting it up with all of you in just a few months!!!

Big Smile

heather_09_15_07 · June 2009

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

MrsRebecca · June 2009

2.5 years.

dunvilles · June 2009

I got pregnant each time on our first try. I had two miscarriages though. We're pregnant again and everything's great! Good Luck to you!

Oh and try not to stress about getting pregnant. That takes all the fun out of it!

lecooke · June 2009

Welcome. First of all, do not say preggo. You will get flamed here. Secondly, you should read Taking Charge of your Fertility and check out fertilityfriend.com. These will help you!

It took me 2 months off BCP. Good luck!

chris&michele · June 2009

I got pg the first cycle. I felt that way too, I thought for sure that it will take me a few months- but here I am ) Everyone's body is different so don't be discouraged and just see how it goes! good luck!

MissyC979 · June 2009

5 cycles

dunvilles · June 2009

heather_09_15_07:

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

If her question annoyed you, just don't answer, you don't have to be rude! Its nice to have some reassurance/guidance when going through this exciting time.

amy5162 · June 2009

I was on the pill for 10 years and went off in Jan. Got BFP in March.

babycooncat · June 2009

18 months

Kelly820 · June 2009

chris&michele:

I got pg the first cycle. I felt that way too, I thought for sure that it will take me a few months- but here I am ) Everyone's body is different so don't be discouraged and just see how it goes! good luck!

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SaranJonathan · June 2009

Off BCP in 12/08. BFP 4/09 with a CP. Another BFP 5/09.

Good luck

H4'sFan · June 2009

dunvilles:
heather_09_15_07:

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

If her question annoyed you, just don't answer, you don't have to be rude! Its nice to have some reassurance/guidance when going through this exciting time.

Boo hoo!!!

heather_09_15_07 · June 2009

dunvilles:
heather_09_15_07:

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

If her question annoyed you, just don't answer, you don't have to be rude! Its nice to have some reassurance/guidance when going through this exciting time.

Really, there is no guidance to give her. I got pregnant the first cycle after my hysteroscopy, but that certainly doesn't give her any insight into how long it will take her.

SpiffyTiffy · June 2009

I understand how you feel. I was a little worried about it too, but as everyone will tell you- everyone is different. We were very surprised to get the BFP on our first try! The best advice I can give you is to avoid reading too many posts (which can be stressful), concentrate on just having fun the first few months, pay attention to your body clues, and try often! Good luck!!!

MrsRebecca · June 2009

My advice: Read TCOYF, get to know your body if you already don't, have lots of sex and have fun.

DereKim · June 2009

dunvilles:
heather_09_15_07:

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

If her question annoyed you, just don't answer, you don't have to be rude! Its nice to have some reassurance/guidance when going through this exciting time.

Sarah McCreary · June 2009

Thanks y'all. I was just curious. Because I just can't freakin' wait!!!!

P.S. Sorry about the spaghetti sauce...didn't know.

ssm835 · June 2009

20 months

H4'sFan · June 2009

sarahjane3:
Thanks y'all. I was just curious. Because I just can't freakin' wait!!!!

P.S. Sorry about the spaghetti sauce...didn't know.

I am sure you are excited. Good luck.

MrsRebecca · June 2009

sarahjane3:
Thanks y'all. I was just curious. Because I just can't freakin' wait!!!!

P.S. Sorry about the spaghetti sauce...didn't know.

Eh, it doesn't bother everyone. I personally don't use it but I don't care if others do.

lostaspen · June 2009

We stopped using birth control at the beginning of January and I got pregnant in April, although there were a couple of month where one or the other was out of town during ovulation...

CTri17 · June 2009

the first cycle we were TTWhatever after Avoiding for 7 months.

leffe1 · June 2009

14 months. Good luck!

katmurph · June 2009

1st month. Good Luck

couturebride23 · June 2009

We just started trying in May of this year and BAM! there was our BFP.... it is very different for everyone though. GL and can't wait to hear your great news soon!!!!

Luv-a-Bug · June 2009

sarahjane3:

Thanks y'all. I was just curious. Because I just can't freakin' wait!!!!

P.S. Sorry about the spaghetti sauce...didn't know.

Good luck to you..

And I don't use "preggo" but it doesn't really bother me when other people do either. Just something for people to nitpick, I guess.

easjer05 · June 2009

Not trying for m/c #1.

4 cycles (1 anovulatory) for m/c #2.

1st cycle post m/c (not told to wait, as there was no surgery) for cervical ectopic.

2 cycles post-methotrexate (drug to end ectopic pregnancy) for this current pregnancy. Total time pregnant, recovering or actively ttc/since we started ttc = 11 months.

one-hit_wonder · June 2009

Seven years.

I echo what lecooke said: TCOYF and Fertility Friend are very useful.

Word of caution about Fertility Friend, though: do not trust it to 'give you' a date of ovulation. Depending on your fertility signs on any given day, the software may 'move' your o date back and forth, which many newbies find frustrating, because it can cause them to miss the window of opportunity for intercourse. It's probably best to get to know your body, which TCOYF is oh-so-good at helping out with, and then interpreting your data yourself on FF.

Hope that helps!

easjer05 · June 2009

dunvilles:
heather_09_15_07:

It doesn't matter how long it took me, as everyone is different, as you should know from reading the ttc boards.

edit: also, I am pregnant, not spaghetti sauce.

If her question annoyed you, just don't answer, you don't have to be rude! Its nice to have some reassurance/guidance when going through this exciting time.

Heather was not rude. She was factual. She didn't call names, she was not condescending, she didn't advice the OP to go eff herself or tell her off. She gave her real, concrete advice in response to her question.

I think you need to re-evaluate what is rude and what is not.

Toots4drools · June 2009

We started trying Jan 09 and got pregnant right away but ended up with a m/c. We started trying again in April but my AF got out of whack after the D&C so I couldn't pin point my ovulation. I rented a fertility monitor - Ovacue in May and it worked the 1st month. If you decide to rent it make sure you order both the tongue & vaginal sensor. Good luck! Smile

mrsseguin · June 2009

I got pregnant the first cycle trying both times. I too thought we would have difficulty, I thought I had endo....had all the signs/symptoms. You just never know. Everyone is different. I believe the average time it takes is about 6 months or so...Good Luck to you, hope to see you here soon

ScissorTailedFlycatcher · June 2009

We went of birth control and officially told people that we were not trying, but not avoiding either. I got one period after BC and then missed. Now, there is a wonderful goodness going on inside my womb. Good luck!

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I should also add that my husband and I have sex a lot. So I was kind of surprised it took us over a month.?

Paige's Mommy · June 2009

I've gotten a BFP each time we've TTC but we used a Fertility Monitor. My first pregnancy ended in miscarriage at 8wks.

Good luck, and don't get discouraged

epphd · June 2009

Almost 4 years. It can take a normal healthy couple 6 months to a year, even with perfectly timed sex, so don't get discouraged if it doesn't happen right away.

Kara5109 · June 2009

I got pregnant 2 weeks after coming off BCP. So GL!

CaliGirl12 · June 2009

Hi there - it happened for us on the first try. I went off BC at the beginning of February and it happened for us in April. If you want it to happen right away, you can always use the ovulation test strips. Two of my sisters used them and they worked right away. They simply tell you when you're ovulating and are pretty cheap. Just do a search online and you'll find them. I bought some, but haven't needed them, which I know is very lucky. It does vary quite a bit for everyone, so just make sure you're ready in case it happens the first time : D

Good luck - don't stress and just have fun!!!

RLR5819 · June 2009

It took us one month off BC!

kiki4 · June 2009

It took us a year to get pg. Keep in mind that a woman has a 20% chance each month of getting pregnant, so don't stress out too much if it doesn't happen for you right away. I would highly suggest getting the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility and begin charting your cycles. And most importantly, relax and have fun trying. Good Luck!