[bumble30405]

I am 17, and my boyfriend is almost 18. I have been on the pill for just over 2 years, and that's how long me & my boyfriend have been together.

We have decided to try for a baby because we live in his house as his mum moved in with her partner and we can afford this baby. Please don't judge us because we know we're ready and aren't really that young.

I came off the BCP on the 8th May 2007 and I'm wondering can I fall pregnant at any time or just the 3 days of Ovulation [That I've read about]. I was wondering this because I'm younger will it be easier for us because we aren't yet pregnant. We have started to exercise more as I have been walking our dog a lot to keep fit [I'm already quite healthy].

Thank you for reading.

[crystalbivens]

I'm not going to judge you I myself got pregnant at 17 it was hard but I wouldn't have changed it for the world.
As far as getting pregnant you can only get pregnant when your body ovulates and releases an egg.
If you are serious start tracking your periods when they start and when they stop then you can find your best date to be ovulating.
Good luck

[nauticalstar420]

If you and him feel you are ready and can afford it, then that's OK. Just make sure you are ready!

Like crystal said, your best chances of conceiving are during your ovulation days, however not all women ovulate at the same time so you can really fall pregnant anytime. Some women ovulate during their period, believe it or not. Now the pill can take 3-6 months to fully wear out of your body, so if you don't get pregnant within the first 3-6 months don't lose hope.

Here is an ovulation calendar for you : American Pregnancy Association : Getting Pregnant: Ovulation Calendar

However a more accurate way to detect if you are ovulating or not is to buy an ovulation kit. You can buy these online from Amazon : Amazon.com Shopping Cart

I believe they are also available at Walmart or any drug store. :)

[BigCityDreams007]

Hey! In the same boat but a little older 21 and 19!

It really depends on the birth control... if you were on the pills you will ovulate every month... keep a calender ^^^^^^ find out which week... and have fun ;-) but if you were on the patch or nuva ring it takes a while to get out of your system but if you took it out in may and you had one of those you should be fine! Have Fun! Best wishes!

[alkalineangel]

For starters, Im not judging either, I got pregnant at 19, had my son at 20. As long as you ar financially and emotionally ready for this go for it, but please be sure that you are both. It will be very hard later, when you can't go out as often as before... I had a very hard time when I turned 21 and couldn't go out with my friends clubbing so often. It will also make it harder for college. As for the money please take into thought all of the things you will need to afford besides the obvious food, drink, housing, and diapers. There is also childcare if you intend to work or go to school. Like I said, I'm not judging, I'm just making sure you think of everything, Mine wasn't planned, and you'd be surprised how much really is involved in taking care of a child.

Healthy couples can take up to a year to conceive without having any other factors playing a part. If you were on the pill, it can take several months to even up to a year for it to fully leave your system. You need to go to your woman doctor and have an exam to get a clean bill of health. I also agree that you should chart your cycle. As Nautical Star mentioned, you can fall pregnant any time throughout your cycle, but do have the best chances during your ovulation. I suggest going on prenatal vitamins to help prepare your body. It ont help your chances of conceiving, but will make your womb a little more hospitable.

Good luck to you and your partner. Make sure, since you are not married to do all the necessary paperwork (just in case, you never know how things will work out) in case you need child support later.