Reader poll: How long did it take you to conceive?

hi

am new to all this i found out i was pregnant last tues not confirimed yet

i was on the pill for 3 an 1/2 yrs stoped takin it last month an wen i missed ma period never in a million years did i think i was pregnant i put it down to stress as its was the first anniversary of my mothers death but now am over joyed that am expecting althought am scared to death too as this will be my first child

any advice on pregnancy will b greatfuly recieved

debbie x 

Hi Debbie,

Firstly congrats on your pregnancy. Everyone on here are great for talking to. Best thing to do is join your due month. I'm due 30th April btu in the due May thread as originally was due begin May. The other Mum2b's on there will all be experiencing the same syptoms and worries as you.

Hope you have a wonderful pregnancy x

hi

thanx katie i have done but am not sure excatly when am due still in a wee state of shock. Yeah ive had some great advice on here an it helps to talk to people that are going through the same things. 

take care debbie xxx 

Hello Debbie,

New to this as well.

Same i was on the pill for 3 and 1/2years and came off last month, i was due for my period at the start of the month still haven't come on. Done 4 tests 2 postive and 2 negitave. I haven't had it confirm yet.

If anyone has any advise for me that would be great, as i'm in two mind at the moment and i don't see my doctor untill wed.

Many thanks em

hi all

for me came off pill july, pg in sept, miscarried, ttc and currently on the 2ww

est

Hi

 Im coming off the pill next week, and we are trying in April.... sooooo excited, but thinking it won't happen.....

 Will keep you informed....

Lynsey

Hello

 I was on the pill for 8 years.  Was advised to stop due to gynae problems and fell pregnant within a month!  My little boy is now 20 months and Im pregnant again.  Came off the pill in March and pregnant 2 months later.  Didnt wait for a proper cycle!

Hi, I was on cilest for 13 years, came off it in Nov 06, started trying for a baby in Dec 06 and fell pregnant in April 07.  I now have a grumbly teething 7 month old son!!

I would start taking folic acid as soon as you start trying for a baby, and cut down or give up on the booze and stop eating unpasteurised cheeses, raw shellfish etc just in case they do any harm before you realise you are pregnant.  I would also make sure you get plenty of iron as I had a low platelet count during pregnancy and after birth and this caused some problems and a longer stay in hospital!