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Samnjenna
LIF Infant
Member since 5/06 297 total posts
Name: Jenna
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what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
I know no one is ever really *ready* but, I was just wondering what's on everyone's list of things to do before TTC.
DH and I are tying to finish our degrees. We're also moving OOT. And we're going to get a puppy!
What about you?
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Posted 7/11/06 5:32 PM |
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
Member since 12/05 23902 total posts
Name: Leslie
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Paying bills.
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Posted 7/11/06 5:35 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
Name: Diana
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We got a puppy too - that is such good practice for becoming parents!
I had to quit my job in the city before even thinking about starting a family bc there was no way I could have done my last job and been a mom.
I would like to be more established in my new career before I have kids but we'll see what happens.
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Posted 7/11/06 5:38 PM |
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CellarDweller
LIF Adult
Member since 11/05 1562 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Posted by Goldi0218
Paying bills.
Ditto to paying bills.
we also bought a house.
We also both started taking vitamins and cutting caffeine.
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Posted 7/11/06 5:38 PM |
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CollP612
LIF Adolescent
Member since 4/06 542 total posts
Name: Colleen
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We began eating right, and I cut ALOT of my caffeine intake
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Posted 7/11/06 6:24 PM |
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julz33
i run for bacon
Member since 5/05 20584 total posts
Name: julz
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
This was/is our list: Skydiving - Done Trip to Europe - Done New car - Done Finish our roof siding - Done Finish our basement - Starting soon Decide whether to stay at my job, find a new job, or go back to school - In process
We are almost ready The last thing is taking forever though.
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Posted 7/11/06 6:47 PM |
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Pumpkin
LIF Adult
Member since 5/05 3353 total posts
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
finish school-almost there find a new job- looking buy a house pay off bills going on a nice vacation
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Posted 7/11/06 7:03 PM |
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meganNbobby
Our Family is Complete
Member since 5/05 2774 total posts
Name: Megan
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
we refinanced top auu off all of our bills and consolidate so we can actually put some $$ away each month
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Posted 7/11/06 9:03 PM |
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Tah-wee-ZAH
Kisses
Member since 5/05 15952 total posts
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Getting married and taking a European honeymoon.
Seriously, at 35 and 37 (when we married) there was no more time to wait. There was nothing more important or that we wanted more than to become parents. 16 months later we are still trying... glad we didn't wait and glad we didn't spend a lot of $$$ on things because it's going to IVF now.
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Posted 7/11/06 9:45 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Feel financially secure marraige home at least one trip to Europe
although at this rate i am not sure we will get the home part in time
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Posted 7/11/06 11:14 PM |
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Ronkonkomonga
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 544 total posts
Name: We Three Kings...
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
1 - get a job that is much more mommy friendly. (isn't it a shame we have to do that???) I'm am finding that you really can't have your cake and eat it too
2 - have the DH come around. Now that we are ready, he is getting scared about being a dad
Message edited 7/11/2006 11:28:03 PM.
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Posted 7/11/06 11:27 PM |
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JenniferEver
The Disney Lady
Member since 5/05 18163 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Posted by Redhead
Feel financially secure marraige home at least one trip to Europe
although at this rate i am not sure we will get the home part in time
ditto this for us. Definitely want to do some traveling
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Posted 7/11/06 11:56 PM |
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jcbrownie
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/05 879 total posts
Name: jennifer
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
I had to think about this one for a bit. Actually, there is nothing we have/want to do before a baby. We did all that before we were ttc. Right now, we are ready.
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Posted 7/12/06 8:38 AM |
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Sweetpea130000
My Love!
Member since 5/05 2375 total posts
Name: Shandra
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Buy a house - done Get a couple of more mortgage payments under our belt
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Posted 7/12/06 8:56 AM |
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We want to get a dog first but first we have to MOVE somewhere that will let us have one! But we want to move regardless.
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Posted 7/12/06 9:38 AM |
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beachgirl13
Mommy to 3 boys!
Member since 5/05 4114 total posts
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We just wanted a little bit of married time with each other before a baby came. We went to Ireland too. Otherwise, we didn't really feel like we had to do anything. I know too many people that had to have everything all squared away before having a baby, and they are still waiting for that baby to come. So I didn't want to wait too long!
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Posted 7/12/06 9:54 AM |
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Question
LIF Adolescent
Member since 5/05 703 total posts
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Posted by Sweetpea130000
Buy a house - done Get a couple of more mortgage payments under our belt
ditto.
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Posted 7/12/06 9:58 AM |
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LUCY
I <3 Gabriella
Member since 6/06 1029 total posts
Name: N
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Posted by Tah-wee-ZAH
Getting married and taking a European honeymoon.
Seriously, at 35 and 37 (when we married) there was no more time to wait. There was nothing more important or that we wanted more than to become parents. 16 months later we are still trying... glad we didn't wait and glad we didn't spend a lot of $$$ on things because it's going to IVF now.
This is exactly how I feel..... the only thing we have to do at this point is make some babies!!!! But, we have just started trying last month....
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Posted 7/12/06 10:19 AM |
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vegalady
Love my family
Member since 6/06 4546 total posts
Name: SNV
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Move into our house that is being built
Save a little more
Get all of our investments in order
Maybe one more trip but if it doesnt happen then i dont mind
Otherwise we are ready. We are doign things naturally. I am 25 (will be 26 in August) DH is 27
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Posted 7/12/06 10:44 AM |
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Ang-Rich
Beyond Compare
Member since 5/05 17988 total posts
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Find a job that would be flexible and have good work/life balance programs.
Buy a home.
Sell the co-op.
Pay off all student loans and car loans.
Reduce caffeine intake and start vitamins.
Take one more trip out of the country together.
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Posted 7/12/06 10:55 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
My Boys!!!!
Member since 6/06 14437 total posts
Name: C
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
Dh and I have good jobs and a house. To us having a family is more important than taking vacations, but everyone is different.
The more we think about it, there never really is a certain time that is the right time to start a family. Things will always come up, bills will always be there, and problems will manage to arise from time to time. To me, the decision was whether or not we are ready to be a mom and a dad.
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Posted 7/12/06 11:28 AM |
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Lanabean
Yoginis
Member since 11/05 9202 total posts
Name: Lana
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We need more "us" time, as we did not live together beforehand. We've been married over a year, and are totally enjoying being just us right now.
We need to:
DH earning his MBA Go to Europe Save, save, save!
then...we will. Right now, we aren't ready but are mature enough to know that.
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Posted 7/12/06 12:49 PM |
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
Member since 6/06 10258 total posts
Name: Baby Momma
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
1)Vegas Baby (in the Spring) 2) Europe 3) House
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Posted 7/14/06 7:30 PM |
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randella
Love my little man
Member since 8/05 16290 total posts
Name: Randi
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
We are NOWHERE near TTC-- but if I am actually looking at this board and responding- that's an indication that I am starting to think about it and want to make a plan.
Originally I wanted to wait til we were married 5 years, but considering I got married when I was 29 I am starting to think that's too long to wait. So, I am thinking like another year or two before we start-- but here is my "list:"
- travel as much as possible to places I have always wanted to see or places I have been dying to go back to
- have a decent amount of money saved-- our savings keeps waxing and waning due to home improvements
- have a little more us time. The last year has been crazy and I feel like we did not get to enjoy each other as much as possible. I also feel like we need to work on being a team more with taking care of our home, so when a baby does come, it will not be total and utter chaos
- arrive at a place in my career where i feel good at a company that I think will be understanding. I just started a new job and so far so good-- I have had some really terrible work experiences over the last couple of years. I hope it's all behind me.
Honestly, I never thought I would be READY as mich as I always saw myself with kids.. but I just had a friend who had a baby a couple of weeks ago-- and I have to say, the experience has made me look at children differently. I felt like if she can do it, so can I. I think bascially I have just been a big baby- no pun intended of course!
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Posted 7/15/06 8:49 AM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
Member since 5/05 30683 total posts
Name: D
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Re: what did/do you and your partner have to do *first* before TTC
we had a house, so the only thing we wanted to do was take as many vacations together one last time
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Posted 7/15/06 10:07 AM |
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