When and how to start trying

[lbreengoad]

Hello! I am new to this forum but I love this website! We have a 7week old DD and we are wanting to begin trying for another. I have never ttc while bf. Any suggestions on what to look for in my cycles and when to start trying?

[KatieLou]

'Tis a wonderful site! Welcome!

My DD was 10 months old when I concived DS. I had a major drop in milk supply, and ended up weaning her at 13months due to the milk loss.

If your DD is only 7 wks old, I would evaluate how important bfing her is to you. I am not saying that your supply will be effected, many women do not see a big change, yet there is still a chance. Just my input though.;)

[kohlby]

If you're fine with using formula, then it's fine to ttc right now. Just know that's a risk you take. As long as you're fine with that, then check with your dr to see when you can ttc. In some cases, like a c-section, it's recommended to wait to get pg once baby is at least 9 months old. So, make sure you don't have a medical reason why you need to wait.

I've managed to get pg 4 times while nursing. My supply dipped by 4 weeks all 4 times. Actually, three of the times, there wasn't even enough to swallow, though the child still nursed. However, my kids were close to 2 or older when I got pg so it wasn't a concern. My son didn't wean while I was pg with my daughter - he still nursed despite no milk. The baby/child only self-weans in 30% of cases when mum is pg. But, there's often not enough breastmilk if the child is under a year.

The book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" is great for ttc. I wasn't able to do charting with temps this time around due to DD's waking schedule. But, I know enough about other fertility signs that it's not too hard to figure out when I'm fertile.

[lillylove123]

i had a friend in the army that had serious complications when she was pregnant with her second child. she conceived DS#2 when DS#1 was just 3 weeks old. its was very draining on energy and time for her. plus financially sense she did not breastfeed. it was hard for her to chase after a 8/9 month old son learning to crawl while she was pregnant. and it was very hard fo rher to deal with the stress of teething, flu, colds, and all the other things that come along with having a young infant.
She also experienced pre-term labor that put her in the hospital that the doctors said was caused by the lack of time between pregnancies. i think medically. recommended they say weight 12-18 months so you can balance out hormonally, and physically sense your uterus doesnt shrink back to its pre-pregnancy size for a few months.

HONESTLY. i would wait to see what you have in store with baby number 1 and make sure you are ready emotionally. BUT the right time to TTC is up to you. if you feel like now is the time. dont let anyone make that desision for you :-)

GOOD LUCK and welcome to the boards!

[jupiterfruitcake]

I second the recommendation of the book Taking CHarge of your FErtility. It helped me a lot.

[mamaoftwo]

I would suggest enjoying your newborn for now, and give your body a chance to recuperate. Being pregnant, delivery, and breastfeeding takes alot of energy. Unless there is a need to rush things, why not just enjoy what you have already- a beautiful baby girl who needs her mommy. Of course, the decision is yours and yours alone... just sharing my thoughts.

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