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mindygirl73
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/07 692 total posts
Name:
reens
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I'm new
Hi everyone. I am new to this TTC forum. Been married 4 yrs. TTC since Dec. Haven't been taking it very seriously. Been on BCP for 10 yrs..been off it since Nov. DH and I are ready to be serious. What are the steps we should take?
Looking forward to your help!
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Posted 3/31/08 11:37 AM  |
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sweetbabydreams
My Dream come true!
Member since 12/07 2205 total posts
Name:
Stephanie
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Re: I'm new
welcome and i hope your stay here is short. I would start by determining your ovulation schedule. use OPK and charting method if you prefer. Good luck!! Enjoy every moment of it and we are here for any support you may need. good luck!!
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| Posted 3/31/08 11:49 AM |
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Daisy32
Mommy
Member since 2/08 8081 total posts
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Re: I'm new
Welcome!!!!!!!
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| Posted 3/31/08 11:51 AM |
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mindygirl73
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/07 692 total posts
Name:
reens
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Re: I'm new
thank you so much. I'll be needing all the support I can get!
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| Posted 3/31/08 11:53 AM |
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kmac
Two under two!
Member since 5/07 3703 total posts
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Kris
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Re: I'm new
I found that the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility gave me a lot of useful information! Good luck!
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| Posted 3/31/08 12:59 PM |
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fullofhope13
Please stay little one
Member since 2/08 1158 total posts
Name:
Helen
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Re: I'm new
Just wanted to wish you lots of luck!!
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| Posted 3/31/08 1:33 PM |
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babyfaith
Onward and Upward!
Member since 2/08 3210 total posts
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Re: I'm new
The easiest and least stressful thing to do is buy an OPK, read the instructions carefully, and start charting your cycles. When you get a +OPK, BD that day and the next 2 days. It's also a good idea to start on a prenatal vitamin. It could be just that easy for you. Best of luck and
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| Posted 3/31/08 1:55 PM |
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hidingttcer
LIF Toddler
Member since 1/08 378 total posts
Name:
Me
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Re: I'm new
welcome and best wishes for a short stay! I would also start taking note of your cycle - whether it's determining its length and estimating ovulation on your own or using OPKs/charting/temping. And ask questions here - nothing is too stupid or embarrassing!!! Trust us. 
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| Posted 3/31/08 1:58 PM |
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BellaRock
I am all the Me I will ever Be
Member since 5/06 9746 total posts
Name:
She who shall remain nameless
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Re: I'm new
Welcome
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| Posted 3/31/08 2:01 PM |
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angnick
Life is So Wonderful!
Member since 8/06 6663 total posts
Name:
Angela
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Re: I'm new
Welcome! Hope your stay here is short!
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| Posted 3/31/08 2:13 PM |
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mindygirl73
LIF Adolescent
Member since 2/07 692 total posts
Name:
reens
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Re: I'm new
Many thanks to everyone. Ok..here's my first stupid question. The OPK is that the one you use like a Pregnancy Test or that like monitor thingy? Sorry..like I said..new to this.
thanks to all.
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| Posted 3/31/08 2:46 PM |
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maybeamommy
Blessed beyond belief
Member since 10/07 17048 total posts
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Re: I'm new
Posted by mindygirl73
Many thanks to everyone. Ok..here's my first stupid question. The OPK is that the one you use like a Pregnancy Test or that like monitor thingy? Sorry..like I said..new to this.
thanks to all.
welcome! hope your stay here is short 
usually when people refer to OPKs they mean the ones you take like a pregnancy test. there are the digitals and the regular ones. I highly recommend the digitals since they leave no room for interpretation (smiley = LH surge, open circle = no surge).
people refer to the monitor as the CBEFM (clear blue easy fertility monitor)
good luck!
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| Posted 3/31/08 3:08 PM |
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NinaLemon
It's a boy!!!
Member since 10/07 6453 total posts
Name:
Jeannine
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Re: I'm new
Good Luck! I hope yo uhave a short stay!!!!
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| Posted 3/31/08 4:00 PM |
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Dani922
Here's to new beginnings
Member since 10/07 7260 total posts
Name:
Danielle
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Re: I'm new
Welcome! I agree with what everyone else has said. The book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" was wonderful & very informative. I would recommend charting or using OPKs as your first step in gettig serious. I use the CBE Digital OPK & other ladies swear by the CBE fertility monitor.
Good luck! I hope your stay here is short!
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| Posted 3/31/08 4:35 PM |
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MikesWife
Wanting...........
Member since 1/06 6887 total posts
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Karen
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Re: I'm new
Good luck!! 
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| Posted 3/31/08 5:00 PM |
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Ladybug3
Two is better than one!!!
Member since 12/07 4474 total posts
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Re: I'm new
Good luck!!! I hope your stay here is short!!!
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| Posted 3/31/08 6:22 PM |
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ArmyOfBabies
Growing older but not up
Member since 7/07 4427 total posts
Name:
Jeri
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Re: I'm new
Hi!!! Welcome to TTC!!!
Hope your stay is short!!!
 
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| Posted 3/31/08 10:29 PM |
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Kris516
Love The Roo
Member since 2/08 2024 total posts
Name:
Kris
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Re: I'm new
Welcome and best of luck!
The best thing you can do is to become informed and stay healthy!
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| Posted 3/31/08 10:31 PM |
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