https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 28 May 2026 04:07:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913789 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:49:13 +0000 MrsJBeeG 2913789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tend to agree with @bhbee: on this topic. I think if you know you want a second and it took a long time to conceive your first, then it’s okay to try now even in the middle of this crazy situation. I guess I liken it to war in the sense that families made it work, even in Europe, during the world wars and had babies. This is scary because it’s unknown but it isn’t as scary as wartime. </p> <p>I say this as I’m 29 weeks pregnant and wondering what this situation will be like in two and a half months when I’m due. I think where I’m at (WA) it will be good as we supposedly hit the peak 10 days ago. But one doesn’t know and this idea that it will recirculate in the fall again - like the flu - is worrying. But I’m just going to keep praying and doing what I think is best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913788 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:09:25 +0000 Umbreon 2913788@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Fawn: yes we decided to wait and try when he was a year old just in case it happened quickly for mat leave purposes. </p> <p>@Nutella: good luck to you too. I know it's hard. It must feel even more difficult knowing you were close to getting some help and now that part is on hold. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913787 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:06:56 +0000 Umbreon 2913787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: we are lucky we can both work from home, and we've basically self-isolated so the only risk is getting groceries.</p> <p>The fertility clinic is closed. I'm not sure if get put back on a waiting list or if we can get in because we were precious patients. But last time it took a year before we could get in the waiting list, then we were on the lost for 9+ months before the first appt.</p> <p>We decided to hold off this month but will consider starting to try next month. Its hadd to believe things will be that bad in 9 whole months from now....? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913786 Sun, 12 Apr 2020 11:05:35 +0000 Fawn 2913786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would probably start trying, but just be prepared in case it happens quickly and you are pregnant during this pandemic. It's probably not an ideal time to be pregnant, but you never know how long it will take. It's a tough decision! </p> <p>My daughter is turning 1 next month and we originally wanted to start trying for a second at the end of this year, but my husband now wants to wait for a covid vaccine, though not sure how long it will be until they are readily available. As of now we are undecided. I'm hoping we can stick with our original plan. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913773 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 21:47:25 +0000 Nutella 2913773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’m in similar ish boat as you and also trying to figure out wth to do. We were about to start a clomid cycle before we went into lockdown the next morning so our fertility clinic is closed until further notice. We had been ttc for over 12mo unsuccessfully although none of our tests came back abnormal or with cause for concern....</p> <p>We’ve been trying naturally but I have to admit it’s super hard as I think the emotional aspect is playing on my mind and it’s making it all hard and not at all un-stressful like it’s “meant” to be. </p> <p>I haven’t been able to vocalise these thoughts out loud as I feel like it’s a tricky subject to bring up with everything going on right now, but what can I say - the biological clock keeps ticking regardless :bummed: :bummed: </p> <p>Good luck with your next steps :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913771 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 20:31:58 +0000 bhbee 2913771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I would probably do it in your shoes, assuming you don’t have any risk factors in your health or jobs that could put you at risk. There’s a huge amount of uncertainty about pregnancy and Covid so I guess you have to be ok with that but there’s no red flag anywhere that I’ve heard of. </p> <p>TTC after IF is so hard to manage. It might take you three years again, it might take one cycle, and you just don’t know until you get there. Fertility clinics seem to be closed but trying at home seems pretty low risk to me. You need to be ok with the idea that you may get pregnant quickly and then have to deal with pregnancy things during all the closures etc. But on the flip side if it doesn’t work you’ll know you’re ready to see your re again when things open. </p> <p>Totally non medical opinion - take it with a grain of salt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-is-it-a-crazy-thought#post-2913768 Sat, 11 Apr 2020 20:10:37 +0000 Umbreon 2913768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm 30 and my first just turned 1. It took us 3 very long years to finally get pregnant. We were diagnosed with unexplained infertility so it's not like there was anything "wrong". I was told I had low AMH, although I cant remember the number I think it was on the low end of normal. Although the doctor did say she didnt want us to waste too much time trying with IUI before going to IVF. luckily I ended up getting pregnant with IUI.</p> <p>Now, I've had baby fever since LO was 4 months old. But I need to work 6 months to qualify for mat leave and pay top-up. So the plan was to start TTC when LO turned 1</p> <p>But now with the pandemic.... I dont know what to do. I'm in Canada and in a province with some of the lowest numbers. This could mean nothing though. But what if it takes us another 3 years?</p> <p>What would you do? </p>