https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:24:05 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-578448 Wed, 20 Feb 2013 07:44:56 +0000 babycanuck 578448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm definitely going to see if I can get TCOYF for my Kobo so no one at work suspects anything :p Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-575154 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 11:00:11 +0000 BabyBoecksMom 575154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babycanuck: Welcome! Good luck, and most of all, have fun! </p> <p>Have you read the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility"? That was a huge help when we started trying because I could figure out exactly when my fertile window was (I didn't chart, just looked at the CM). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-575133 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:57:37 +0000 sarac 575133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, try to enjoy it at this point. Unprotected sex, yay! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-574436 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 07:59:11 +0000 babycanuck 574436@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok so maybe every day isn't realistic as I don't know what his count is like. I bought a digital 20 day OPK so I'll see what happens. I bought POAS tests but I won't use them until I am "late". Thanks for all the great advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-573164 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:06:15 +0000 immabeetoo 573164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! Others have said what I'd add in - hope your ttc journey is smooth and short! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-573078 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 18:20:33 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 573078@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome and good luck! My only advice is to try not to stress too much and have fun. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572885 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:56:20 +0000 lovehoneybee 572885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Try not to stress out if it doesn't happen right away. </p> <p>Start taking prenatals (especially ones with folic acid). </p> <p>Charting + OPKs can make some people crazy, but I loved being able to see exactly what my body was doing.</p> <p>ETA: Welcome and good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572869 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:48:14 +0000 yourekindapretty 572869@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hi and welcome! my advice would be to relax, start taking care of your body (work out, take prenatals (with dha &amp; folic acid), start taking note of your cycles, and always remember to keep realistic expectations!</p> <p>It took me a little over a year to get pregnant, and the hardest part of the TTC process, for me, was having realistic expectations. with no real health complications, relatively young age, etc etc, i assumed it'd take me a few tries (3 at most) to see my first positive test result. as each month rolled by and i wasnt seeing the results i was expecting, it became harder and harder to deal with it. After a year of actively trying (taking my temp every morning, peeing on ovulation sticks etc etc) the ONE time i decided to screw it all and just have fun, i got preggo (true story).</p> <p>good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572865 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:47:29 +0000 babycanuck 572865@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all of this!! I've been off my BC for a year now (I went off with the hopes my body would get into a natural cycle, and it did. I'm exactly 28 days every cycle). </p> <p>I take B12/Iron because I have to, and I have been taking folic acid for 2 months and I bought an OPK kit. I'm also on a prescribed medication which my doctor said is perfectly safe for me to stay on if/when I get pregnant. </p> <p>Is there a benefit or downfall to DTD every other day vs every day? I have been using fertilityfriend to chart my cycles and potential OV days but not doing the temperature part. </p> <p>I am doing my best to relax and have fun but I'm anxious at the same time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572841 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:39:38 +0000 kjpugs 572841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My OB said to cut back on alcohol, not just you but DH too. Also she said no hot baths for DH. As for the TRYING part, if you are wanting to start more fun, just DTD every other day when your period is done for two weeks or so. If you want to be more vigilant, Fertility Friend helps you track temperatures (if you choose to temp) CM, other symptoms, and when you BD/test. I would also recommend OPK's CD10-20. Good luck!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572822 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:31:15 +0000 LindsayInNY 572822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ditto with the above recommendations! Take prenatals or the equivalent (I take a multivitamin, fish oil, folic acid and calcium/D instead), cut back on alcohol/coffee if you drink a lot and definitely relax! If you're just coming off BC, I may have additional input ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572818 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:29:23 +0000 Charm54 572818@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would say have fun for now, but once we decided to TTC I pretty much went all out by month 2, temping, OPKs- I just wanted that BFP - and it came not too long afterwards.</p> <p>Definitely start with the prenatals and try not to stress to much!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572814 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:27:44 +0000 MrsH 572814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi, don't pee on sticks early is my advice (that I have trouble following) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572809 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:25:41 +0000 mrsjyw 572809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>welcome! honestly, relax and enjoy the time! if you need info TCOYF is a great resource like adira said and this website too!</p> <p>i learned 90% of what i know about pregnancy and ttc from these mamas! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572808 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:24:36 +0000 Adira 572808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome!!</p> <p>Start taking prenatals! And are you looking to go with the flow or do you want to start charting? Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a great book if you're interested in learning more about the process! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572799 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:21:59 +0000 MsLipGloss 572799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>r-e-l-a-x and enjoy the process :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572794 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:19:37 +0000 Bluebonnet 572794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Start taking prenatal vitamins (if you aren't already)! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572792 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:19:06 +0000 Bao 572792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome to Hellobee! Best advice is to relax as much as you can, I know it can get stressful but try and enjoy this time:) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572784 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:16:37 +0000 T.H.O.U. 572784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Weclome! Are you just coming off of birth control (BC)? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/advice-for-someone-ttc-for-the-first-time#post-572782 Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:15:42 +0000 babycanuck 572782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely have baby fever and my hubby and I have decided that after this cycle we'll be TTC. I'm excited but nervous at the same time. We've been married for almost 3 years and together for 11. Any advice for a first timer? </p> <p>P.S. Thanks for allowing me to join hellobee :) </p>