Too many threads and looking for friends to go through the TTC journey

I also feel really bad for even moaning when there’s people who have been trying for years and I’ve only been trying since Nov/dec. it’s crazy how it takes over your life!

@jenna30 @Swife For the last week I’ve been up and down like a yo-yo. I think we all get a little frustrated at times on how much thought and planning actually has to go in to getting pregnant, whereas growing up it was as if we’d have unprotected sex once and get pregnant. I so wish it was that easy.
I feel like an awful person because SIL has just had a beautiful baby girl but every time I see her I feel like crying. It’s so horrible even though I love her and she’s so perfect!
I’ve only told one person that we are TTC and that’s because she’s going through the exact same thing, which makes things a little easier. And we both know not to pester each other with questions on how it’s going etc, just talk and rant about it when it gets brought up in conversation.
I think if this isn’t our month then I’m going to try and force myself to not make TTC such an obsession and just dtd whenever we want.

@FirsttimeTTC thanks ☺️. You are right about the knowing part as that's part of our battle. The constant unknown 😕.
How have you and everyone here been making out?

@Swife good news that you know where you stand with progesterone and vitamin D! At least you know what to do moving forward. Fingers crossed for your sonogram tomorrow x

@lucy5546 it’s so refreshing to be able to talk to someone who’s been there, done it and it’s worked! Honestly really appreciate it. I’m keeping an eye out as when I had the implant (over 3 years ago) I could always feel my ovulation however haven’t felt it since! So hoping to try and be able to spot it. Will definitely keep you posted!

UPDATE: I spoke with my OBGYN this morning. My Progesterone level is 24(she said it's in normal range and that if it was lower than 20 it would be a problem). I just read the my range is also normal if I just ovulate which would make since according to my crazy OPKS(it gave me two peaks).
According to the blood test, I'm not pregnant 😕.
All my other levels are good. She still wants me to take 400mg if Progesterone daily and to up my vitamin D3 from 10,000 to 15,000 for 3 months.
My pain is most likely Endometriosis pain. I have a sonogram tomorrow to look for any issues. Still must schedule a colonoscopy 😒.
Praying everyone else has good news 🤞🏽

@FirsttimeTTC that sounds like a great plan. We did that. TBH we didnt want sex to turn into a chore so we justdid it when we wanted and had fun doing it and we got lucky.! Try do it every day you have EWCM then back to every other day or how often you want. You may be able topin point when you ovulate if you feel a slight twinge or pop sensation on either side. Bestof luck anyway. Keep me updated

@lucy5546 ahh thank you for explaining SMEP. Maybe we will give that a go. This cycle we have been doing it every other day anyway except once we did it 2 days in a row (the spontaneity made TTC feel less clinical) so maybe now that I’ve got ewcm I should start doing it daily.

@peachypetite its not much different to be honest. Its just basically DTD every other day but every day around ovulation then back to every other day. Its designed so you wont miss ovulation. Its just means there will always be sperm there to meet the egg as its released. Not sure if thats a good explanation or not. Sorry ha!!

Thanks. Yeh I’m definitely not using the app as a given. I think looking at EWCM in conjunction will be my best hope for now. Don’t want to resort to opks yet. Can anyone explain SMEP to be in more detail? I don’t really get how it’s different to having lots of sex?!

@peachypetite i would be relying on my body more than the app as the app is just an estimate. Ovulation does not have to be the same day each month it can vary. So if i was you i would tey DTD every day you have EWCM

@jenna30 yes i have. Just waiting on a daye now. Where i am the first scan isnt until around 12 weeks so i have another while to go yet.
I took a relaxed approach last month and that seemed to have worked for me. I just feel blessed that it happened so quick for me so just praying now it sticks. Still doesnt feel real.
@FirsttimeTTC i was a bit like that. Have you read about the SMEP method? You should look at it. Thats what we followed last month

@jenna30 today is 14.

My app suggested ovulation at the weekend on Sunday but I’ve noticed EWCM yesterday and today. Guess I should dtd tonight too?!

@jenna30 @Lucy5546 thank you both! This TTC business is so confusing. I’ll just keep BDing as much as we can 😂 very tiring!

@jenna30 i told you i would be sticking around. I like this thread so i want to see all thw outcomes. Im feeling ok. I think im just over 6 weeks now. Still no major symptoms jist constantly tired. Trying to keep myself busy for the next few weeks. Are are you?

Hi @jenna30 and @FirsttimeTTC. I dont think this is much help as it can differ from Person to person. But for me EWCM lasts for about 5 days. But varies in consistency for those days. I usually get a slight twinge when i ovulate and its usually towards the end of the EWCM. And also CM turns more like water. This is supposedly most fertile. Sorry if its not much use!!

@jenna30 ahhh perfect! Thank you so much