Process before conceiving

Today I went to the gynecologist because I have been having pelvic pain.

I had a pelvic test done.

From what my gynecologist said, everything looks great. (Family has a history of ovarian cysts) so that was my concern.

She asked me why I stopped taking my birth control pills (they helped with my pain when I would ovulate. I have horrible pains during ovulation) along with that question she asked if I’m trying to get pregnant.

My response: In a year or 2 years I plan on getting pregnant. My S/O agrees on the time.

So I stopped the pills and it’s been 8 months since I’ve stopped taking them.

I DID NOT know that there was some blood work that needed to be done before trying, and I did not know there some vitamins that were needed to be taking before trying.

The people that I know never told me they had to do that.

Also, some pregnancies were surprise pregnancies, so I thought none of the other stuff was needed.

I was told I had to lose some weight (about to go on the journey), get blood work done (just had it done today), and take the vitamins once I lose weight.

I just got the education on what to do before conceiving.

I want to know what you beautiful ladies did.

Have you done the stuff I was told to do?

Did you do nothing but sex and got pregnant?

I’d love to hear your stories and if you have any advice, feel free to give. :)