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Reading TCOYF is a great start. I'd say temping is a good, low-cost way of understanding what your cycles are doing in the beginning before you start throwing more expensive items like OPKs into the mix. I paid $9.99 for mine at CVS. I don't know which brand it is, but it was the only basal body thermometer they had (goes to .00 instead of .0) so I got it. I'd also start taking pre-natals now if you haven't already. Welcome!

for general pre-ttc information and thoughts, mrs. blue's archives (go through to the early posts) are helpful!
http://www.hellobee.com/author/mrs-blue/

i think whether to buy a BBT/charting from the get-go is a personal preference and depends on your circumstances. my cycles were fairly regular, so i was able generally keep track of my cycles (as in, circling dates on a calendar) to predict ovulation.

Definitely start taking prenatals now!!!

Also, I think temping is an easy way to get in tune with your cycles (especially if you're regular) that's pretty inexpensive. I got my basal thermometer at Walmart and it was the only basal one they had. It was probably $10-$15. Even if your cycles are regular, you won't know for sure when you ovulate or how long your luteal phase is, so temping is a great way to figure that out.

@Mrs D: we feel very blessed and fortunate! fingers crossed for a happy and low stress TTC process for you, dear!

@Mrs D: I don't know what brand they are, but I get the chewable ones from CVS - they taste like gummies and make me happy to eat them

TCOYF is a great resource, but i would start temping now so you get comfortable with how to chart and get into the habit of taking your temp at the same time every day. it'll also be nice to see patterns in your cycle and get a feel for when you're most likely to ovulate.

I would start taking prenatals, schedule a dentist appointment and get any cavities and cleanings taken care of, and buy a basal body thermometer. I got a cheap one from Amazon. I also tracked everything through the Fertility Friend website (they also have a phone app you can track through!).

@mrs. bird: Do you know if you can get vaccinations updated after you get a BFP? I must admit I don't go to my normal dr regularly : /.

@StrawberryBee: depends on the vaccine. some are ok, some aren't. as a general rule of thumb, getting them up to date ahead of time is preferable. but there are millions of women who have healthy babies that were behind on their vaccines =)

Thanks! And sorry to thread-jack XD;;.

With so many warnings lately about going to the dentist, I wonder if it makes sense to schedule extra cleanings while pregnant. I'm cavity-prone on a good day!

@Mrs D: I'm taking the One-a-Day Prentals with DHA - it comes in a box (I think) and contains a bottle of DHA pills and a bottle of the prenatal pills. I really like those.

@looch: I agree! They're easy to swallow and I take them at night and they don't seem to bother my stomach or anything.

I think the ladies already covered everything, but just wanted to give my take on temping. I don't think it is totally necessary, but for me, when I stopped the pill, I started temping immediately for 2 reasons. 1) I was really nervous I wouldn't ovulate right away and that it would take months and months to start. Temping was a way to see if I did ovulate, and if yes, I could relax a little, and if no, I would know there was a problem. I can get a little anxious, so this was a way to calm me down a little.(I did ovulate regularly right away, thank god). 2) I knew when to expect my first period! My first cycle off was 40 something days, but since I ovulated on that first cycle, I know my period wouldn't arrive for 12-16 days after that. Fertility Friend predicted it correctly to within on day.

As long as you take a women's multivitamin with enough Folic Acid (400 mg minimum) that's enough for preTTC, but there is no harm in going on a prenatal right away. I like the Rainbow Light Petite, but it's also the only one I tried.