August TTC thread ❤️

I am ok, thank you. How are you? I’m trying to focus on mental health and wellbeing on this ttc journey, I’ve joined a new gym and I’m trying to incorporate a bit more exercise but nothing too aggressive. I have some nice social plans to look forward to in August so that with the hot weather we are having, I’m in quite a pleasant mood 💛😊 Hope you’re ok too?

That is how I’ve felt recently too - that’s why I’ve stopped testing and trying a more relaxed approach of trying every two days after period until the next one. Relaxation is just as important as frequent sex around ovulation in my opinion x 🧘‍♀️

Hey ladies just wanted to check up on you all, how are you doing?

cautiously optimistic about that one as the line is glowing on the inverted picture. With my indent it very clearly was not 🤞🏻

Hey guys hope everyone’s ok💕 I’m cd 6 now so would usually start tracking lh tomorrow but I’m thinking of taking a break from ttc?😅 I think we’re still gonna “try” but I just want to relax a little and not think about it constantly if that makes sense? I feel like it’s all I think about after ovulation and I really want to stop obsessing and testing as it’s quite draining! I just don’t know how to stop thinking about it constantly!

8dpo and artic conditions continue for my early testing. 😆 better than getting my hopes up for a false alarm positive or evap but I do feel stupid knowing I’m testing early and still expecting magic.

had some terrible pms cramps last night which is unusual as normally I don’t get any, but tbh if I wasn’t watching for symptoms wouldn’t have paid any attention. Af not due for a week or so still.

@PeonyPatch yoga sounds wonderful!

@SureLook Hope your dad is doing ok. Things are ok so far on my side. 4+4 today, the spotting has settled and just the odd twinge here and there. I am seeing my doctor on Thursday for review. I might ask about an early scan to check everything is where it should be, if that's possible. What dpo are you now?

@SureLook I'm "trying" not to get my hopes up. 😂😂

Thank you @ForGiddyDreamer Thats very wise advice. I have stopped testing ovulation and I’m just focusing on trying every other day as well. I need some things to occupy my mind. I’m trying to get into the gym. I’ve booked on to yoga for tonight 🧘‍♀️

Thanks @ForGiddyDreamer! ❤️❤️ going to do another one with fmu tomorrow morning. Hope I can see something there. 😂

@StayingHopefulx sometimes you just need to scratch the testing itch! Hopefully you see a BFP in the coming days. Ovulation tests really help. I had been using the CB advanced ones but they are pricey. I ended up using them alongside the premom ones last month.

@PeonyPatch I started to feel like ttc became all-consuming. It's very difficult. When I saw my doctor last month she said that if I knew I was ovulating I should stop with the ov tests and just d2d every second day from the end of my period. I ended up thinking about ttc less last month because I had lots going on with family illness and other problems. Exercise, long walks, and finding something to keep your mind busy helps. Book a trip if you can stretch the money.

@JH20000 I am so sorry to read that you had a chemical this month ❤But positive on your weight loss goals. I hope next month is better xx

@Mash0917 I can see a faint line!

Hi everyone, joining again after dipping out last cycle. After trying so many things to extend my 7/8 day luteal phase, last cycle I tried soy isoflavones and got to 10 days!
This will be cycle 10 TTC 1, currently on CD11 and took SI from 2-6 so hoping to ovulate earlier 🤞🏼

Thanks @Muddysocks1! ❤️❤️ I've been pretty down last few days. Blood tests last week showed I have extreme anemia. Which is robably making me dizzy and exhausted and depressed. Hope something good happens with this. Fingers crossed.

I see that!

Hey girls. I'm probably just seeing things. But 10dpo today. And this was in the evening, after meal and liquid. I'm just too scared it's nothing. Or an indent or something.

I’m back on the wagon on my second cycle. Got a very surprising positive recently however sadly started bleeding not long after and all tests post this are negative so assuming a chemical. Has shaken me up a bit as I’m new to all this.

Bleeding has stopped and I’ve decided not to obsess over ovulation tracking this month. I became a bit obsessed with it in first cycle and mentally it didn’t help. Just going to dtd on a regular basis and see what happens.

I have lost a good amount of weight lately due to a big health shake up and I think I may be ovulating more than I used to (PCOS) so hopefully the weight loss has helped. Still a bit to go but on the right track.

Thanks for your reply @Marvelftw it is hard, I agree. It’s not spoken about enough how hard it is. Puzzles sound like a great idea. I feel like I need a hobby too. I’m thinking about embroidery… 🧵

So many positives in this thread already! Congrats guys!

@PeonyPatch It’s so hard isn’t it? I’ve been focusing a lot on healthy eating, sleep and relaxing activities like puzzles to take my mind off things and keep myself grounded. I know it’s hard when month after month you don’t get that BFP but I’m trying to keep positive that my time will eventually come.

I am struggling quite a lot these last few weeks. Keep getting triggered by babies, baby showers, pregnancy and families. Feel I’m getting old and chance to have my own family is passing me by. Feel so demotivated.

Both of us have been sick this month but we have recovered and managed to try twice so far. AF is due in the next 7-10 days, so still time to try this week.

How does everyone try to relax? Any techniques? I have been looking into fertility massage, and I’ve been focusing on getting good sleep and improving diet.

I stupidly tested today (knowing it was WAYY too early) but thinking I will test again Wednesday and Saturday again if neg! Obviously if AF rares her ugly head I won’t test again :) and next month will use ovulation tests to be sure!! :)