TTC Acronyms: A Fun Guide to Fertility Lingo 🌟👶
Welcome to the wonderful world of trying to conceive (TTC)! If you're new to this journey, you might be feeling a little overwhelmed by all the acronyms and abbreviations flying around in forums, blogs, and social media posts. Don't worry—we've got you covered! Grab a cup of tea, sit back, and let’s dive into the delightful and sometimes amusing language of TTC. 🌸
The Essential TTC Acronyms List
TTC - Trying to Conceive 🤞
This is the heart of our journey. It simply means you’re actively trying to get pregnant.
BD - Baby Dance 💃🕺
A playful term for having sex with the aim of making a baby.
BFP - Big Fat Positive 🎉
The joyous moment when you get a positive pregnancy test!
BFN - Big Fat Negative 😔
The less exciting counterpart, indicating a negative pregnancy test.
AF - Aunt Flo 🌺
A friendly euphemism for your menstrual period.
DPO - Days Past Ovulation 📆
The number of days since you ovulated, crucial for timing your pregnancy test.
OPK - Ovulation Predictor Kit 🧪
These kits help you determine when you're ovulating by detecting a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH).
EWCM - Egg White Cervical Mucus 🥚
Describes the clear, stretchy mucus that indicates ovulation is near.
LH - Luteinizing Hormone 🌟
A hormone that triggers ovulation, often monitored with OPKs.
HPT - Home Pregnancy Test 🏠
The test you take at home to find out if you’re pregnant.
CM - Cervical Mucus 💧
Monitoring this can help you identify your fertile window.
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone 🌿
A hormone involved in the development of eggs in ovaries.
IVF - In Vitro Fertilization 🧬
A procedure where eggs are fertilized by sperm outside the body and then implanted in the uterus.
IUI - Intrauterine Insemination 🌈
A fertility treatment that places sperm directly into the uterus.
PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome 🌻
A common condition that can affect a woman's fertility.
TWW - Two Week Wait ⏳
The anxious period between ovulation and taking a pregnancy test.
CD - Cycle Day 📅
Refers to the specific day of your menstrual cycle, with CD1 being the first day of your period.
POAS - Pee on a Stick 🚽
The act of taking a home pregnancy test.
RE - Reproductive Endocrinologist 👩⚕️
A fertility specialist who diagnoses and treats hormonal and reproductive issues.
LMP - Last Menstrual Period 📖
The first day of your most recent period, used to calculate your cycle and estimated due date.
Navigating the world of TTC can feel like learning a new language, but with this handy guide, you’re well on your way to becoming fluent! Remember, every acronym represents a part of the beautiful, albeit sometimes challenging, journey towards parenthood. Embrace the process, stay positive, and keep communicating with others in the TTC community—you’re not alone!
Feel free to bookmark this page or share it with your TTC buddies. Happy baby dancing and may your journey to a BFP be filled with hope and joy! 🌟👶💖
