August TTC thread ❤️

Those brands both suck. I had a 1-2 weeks when my test on the left was barely visible. So hopefully you get a great answer! 🤞🏻

I think it’s worthwhile that I started using Natural Cycles again this month. We aimed for the predicted ovulation date and were well covered, but the app said it couldn’t confirm ovulation so we squeezed one more go in. It’s now confirmed ovulation 3 days later than it originally estimated, luckily that means that we had sex the day before so perfect timing. Baffling that I got pregnant by accident last time! Fingers crossed @TwinkleStarLight - looking good so far!

Got excited this morning as I’m a couple days past when my period normally starts, despite having all my normal pms symptoms (horrific cramping, stab a knife in my stomach not anything that makes sense for pregnancy) and saw a bit of red. Sadly this is so thick at the top and in the wrong place it’s p clearly an evap or some sort of other test problem. Hey ho.

That looks promising, keeping all my fingers crossed for you that a digital gives you some reassurance and that you've got a super sticky bean!

Due AF yesterday and got two really faint positives. One last night and one this morning. Not sure why there so faint as I’m about 14 DPO. Off to buy a digital this morning!

gave me a laugh when I saw it on tv, basically how I dragged the husband off his work call a few weeks ago

Been prescribed letrozole to try for 6 cycles - doctor thinks our issue is weak/not great ovulation, which is also affecting progesterone, so trying this as first step. Only halfway through this cycle but feel more hopeful now we’ve got something to try if not successful this month 🤞🏻

@SureLook I had been taking CoQ10 - it wasn't a particularly high dosage, but the highest strength I could find in Superdrug! I read someone on here that said their fertility doctor had recommended it for anyone over a certain age, but the dosage recommended was quite a lot higher than I'd been able to find. I figured something was better than nothing. But... hasn't necessarily worked out yet for me so not sure I'm the best test example!

@Muddysocks1 Nice to see you on here! Hope you're doing good. Have fun ba-doinking! Now's definitely the time.

It really is, lol!!!

Im feeling very hot today which is usually a sign I am about to start my period, which I’m gutted by 😭

Hope everyone is doing ok ❤️ I’m a bit behind on the thread.

My ovulation seems to be getting earlier - usually CD14-15, last month it was CD13, this cycle it could be today which is CD12! Had positive OPK yesterday and today (and possibly CD10, looks almost as dark as control line?) so I’m assuming I’ll ovulate today if not tomorrow.
worried that my eggs aren’t maturing enough - a few months ago I had a scan the day of/before ovulation and biggest follicle was only 15mm which I think is on the small side. Got fertility appt soon so will ask what they think

That really made me laugh 🤣

@Taysonic I'm so sorry to hear about the ectopic, all the hugs and power to you! <3
@Iris2024 Thanks. It is. I can't help thinking if it is me. I have a pretty stressful job and I fear I am not giving my body the calm and happy state it needs for a baby.
@SureLook ❤❤

@TwinkleStarLight I've been using Naitre. They're a bit spenny but they tend to send discount codes every 6 weeks or so even when you subscribe. I fell after being on them a month (had previously been on proceive for 4 months prior), but unfortunately lost it at 6+3. Can't say for certain they helped me conceive but I have continued them and now trying again from this month following polypectomy in July. Downside, although like a lot of them due to allergies, need to take omega 3 separate (for which I use proceive).

Hi everyone, hope it's ok to join. TTC #2, had a chemical back in Feb. Just about to get my peak as LH rising, and of course DH is away with work til Fri 🙄 . What do we think the chances are of last Friday's swimmers still going strong tomorrow 😬

Hey all, first time poster.
I'm 34, TTC #1, cycle #1, CD10 (usually ovulate between CD14-18). Both excited and nervous!
Thanks for sharing your stories and updates 😊

What pregnancy vitamins do you all recommend? I took proceive conceive when TTC baby #1 and wondering if to go back to them or if there’s another brand people recommend? Currently taking Vit D, iron, folic acid and omega 3 so that might be enough? Wondering if I should include some CoQ10

Ahh, I see!!!
Yes, I did have that but a few days before we dtd…
Hmm..
I think next month, I am going to suggest to DH that we basically dtd every two days after I finish my period to maximise chances. It’s difficult though as not always in the mood / busy / life / tired, lol.
I am going to keep going for another couple of months while I continue to take metformin and if nothing, I might book an appt with Gp to discuss seeing a fertility specialist.

@Andrasa Have you looked into Zika advice for where you are travelling to in Asia? A lot of countries on the continent have the recommendation to wait 3 months after travel to TTC - may be worth looking into when you are making your decision 🙂