Officially going to start TTC in 6 months!!!
Just wanted to share some exciting news! My husband and I have been waiting to start our family until I get corrective jaw surgery. The surgery is very intense and would be awful to go through recovery with a baby. Plus, the surgery requires pre-op orthodontics that take about a year (and I had to get TMJD treatment before I could get into braces, which took about 6 months). So I've been on this jaw-journey for almost a year and a half and really do not want to put that on hold indefinitely for a pregnancy.
We bought a house last year (woo) and I really think both of us have matured a lot in the last 2 years. We've gone from panicking about the idea of raising kids and sort of avoiding the topic, to commonly saying "aw I can't wait to do xyz when we have kids!". We talk about names and stuff often. I started substitute teaching at a waldorf preschool to get a better understanding of different parenting philosophies and to hopefully bring some reality to my idealistic fantasy of having small children.
ANYWAYS-- my orthodontist confirmed with me that I will be surgery ready in late July for August/early September! My jaw surgeon told me that I could try to get pregnant 4 months after the operation. So, officially... in 6 months, I will be trying for a baby!! I am so excited. My husband is also excited and not squeamish about discussing it. I am literally giddy right now lol.
So I guess it's time to start a prenatal vitamin? Does anyone have any other recommendations for preconception readiness?
Posted Jun 30, 2025, 3:17 AM UTC