what to do to prep for TTC

Question

my fiancé and I decided that we are going to start trying in May after our April wedding. we really want to get pregnant asap. what are some things that I can do to prep my body for pregnancy. I'm 21 years old. it will be my first baby. I'm at a healthy weight but I am very nervous that it will not happen within the first couple months.  any advice?

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My hubby and I are going to start trying in May too after our very belated (almost 2 years!) honeymoon :) I have started taking a prenatal vitamin everyday, trying to exercise and eat right, went to my OBGYN and she's running tests and an ultrasound on me because I have very irregular periods so trying to get all this figured out before we try! I would start with a physical and tell your dr you're going to start TTC and they will help you with the next steps :) good luck! Hopefully we both get our BFP's in May!!!

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As Stephanie said :) and on top of that enjoy the beginning of your marriage! Your never going to get that again and once your pregnant your pregnant :) hubby and I have been trying since our wedding in April last year and my once consolidation for not being pregnant yet is that we have that much longer to enjoy each other's company without a little bubba! :) we try without trying haha if that's possible! And don't let yourself think that you will be pregnant in a few months! I hope for your sake you are but don't give yourself and hubby that preassure or disappointment if it doesn't happen! Enjoy hunni!!! I've loved every minute!! P.s what's the wedding date??? So exciting! X

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My husband and I will be TTC baby #2 in August. My gynecologist said to be off of birth control for three months and to take a prenatal vitamin, preferably the gummies that have DHA, and Vitamin D as well.

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Eat healthily, exercise in moderation and take folic acid ( folate) daily. Since you've got a bit of time to prepare see your GP for a check up and let them know you're going to start TTC. They may want to run tests to check if you're immune to measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox as these can harm an unborn baby. If not you may be offered the vaccine. Start observing your cycle to see how regular you are and if you see signs of ovulation. Hope this helps and best of luck!

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I just do everything as if I am already pregnant, I take prenatal vietiams daily , I don't drink , I don't smoke , I don't do drugs, I watch everything I eat . I don't take pain killers ( Advil, tynanol ect.) I've been pregnant 3 times but Sadley miscarried 3 babies and had 1 still born . And with all other pregnancies I didn't treat my body this way while ttc . I didn't quit smoking I still partied with my friends on the weekends, I didn't care about healthy foods, I didn't extersise, until I found out I was pregnant already and I'm affraid of that happening again so I just act pregnant now :)  
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​I also chart my bbt, cervix and cm  
​I would just suggest to be healthy and get to know your body .

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thank you all for your responses :) ​
​I already take a multivitamin and I did a lot of research before choosing my multivitamin. I've always tracked my period. it's always on the exact estimated date. I always get it on the 28th day of my cycle so my cycle is 27 days long. My period generally lasts 3-4 days. I exercise from time to time and I check and chart any signs of ovulation. I'm also taking a child development class so I'm learning a lot. 
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​honestly the point of this post was for any tips or tricks or anything like that. I am more concerned with a healthy pregnancy than I am with when I do get pregnant, if you know what I mean.

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Oh, and congrats on your wedding!! So exciting :)

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