abbreviation
TTC
tee-tee-SEE
TTC (abbreviation) means trying to conceive, used in fertility and pregnancy forums to describe actively attempting to get pregnant. Example: “We've been TTC for eight months now.”
abbreviation
1
informal Trying to conceive, used in fertility and pregnancy forums to describe actively attempting to get pregnant.
"We've been TTC for eight months now."
"She posted in the TTC group after her second cycle."
2
proper noun The Toronto Transit Commission, which runs Toronto's subway, streetcar and bus network.
"Take the TTC to Bloor and walk from there."
3
technical Time to collision, a safety metric used in driver-assistance and autonomous vehicle systems.
"The system brakes automatically when TTC drops below 1.5 seconds."
How to use TTC
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishShort for "trying to conceive" — trying for a baby.
When to use it
The fertility sense is community shorthand, common in forums and apps, and rarely used aloud. Capitalised in all senses.
Memory tip
You will see it used as a verb phrase: "we started TTC in March".
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Easily confused with
IVF
IUI
TWW
BFP
Common pairings
TTC journey
TTC for a year
TTC number two
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Etymology
An initialism with several unrelated expansions.
Frequently asked questions
What does TTC mean in pregnancy forums?
"Trying to conceive". It signals that a couple is actively attempting pregnancy, and it usually appears alongside a count of how long, as in "TTC 14 months". Related shorthand includes TWW (two-week wait), BFP (big fat positive) and BFN (big fat negative).
What is the difference between TTC and IVF?
TTC just means trying for a baby, by any means including simply trying naturally. IVF is one specific medical treatment — in vitro fertilisation — that some people turn to after trying unsuccessfully. Someone can be TTC for years without ever using IVF.
How long is normal to be TTC?
Most couples conceive within a year of regular unprotected sex. Guidance in the UK and US is to seek medical advice after twelve months of trying, or after six months if the woman is over 35.
What is the meaning of TTC?
"TTC" (abbreviation) means trying to conceive, used in fertility and pregnancy forums to describe actively attempting to get pregnant.
