Increasing our efforts this month. Anyone got any other suggestions?

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I came off the pill at the end of August and have had four cycles, two lasting 30 days and the last two 32. I really thought I’d be pregnant quite quickly as we have a daughter who was conceived without trying.

I said to myself that if we weren’t pregnant by Christmas then I’d be a bit more proactive about it so this month I am upping our game.

Today I used my first ovulation stick. Today is cycle day 12 and I’m using the CB digital so will use them for ten days. I usually start with ovulation pain around day 16 for five days but I’m not sure what actual day I ovulate so the sticks should help identify this and we can DTD accordingly. I’ve also bought some gel for when I have my peak days although I can’t remember the name of it.

I’m making a proper effort to drink less this month and be more healthy, I don’t think I’m that bad normally. I’m sure I’ve read on these forums to act pregnant before you are so no drinking etc so that’s what I am working towards.

That’s it really. AF is due Monday 27th which is a couple of days after my birthday so I’m really hoping for the best birthday present ever!

Has anyone got any tips of other things I could do?

Pillow under bum for half an hour after dtd - no scientific evidence it helps but worked for me twice!

I also did the pillow under the bum thing!! And legs in air!! Also, just have sex as often as you can - the more sperm you get up there the better :). Good luck!

Thanks ladies. How long do you recommend?

I'd say 20-30 minutes. Good luck!

Are you taking vitamins? Is your dp doing everything he can to make sure his sperm is in the best condition?

I've been told that morning sex is really good for conceiving but I don't know if that's true.

20-30 minutes really?

What should my husband be doing? I am taking vitamins yes, should he too. He doesn't smoke and only drinks wine on the weekend when I do.

Has anyone used a gel pre DTD? I'll have to check what it's called when I get home.

Well, I usually like to read a book afterwards so was lying in bed anyway!

Acupuncture and Chinese herbs worked for me

Conceive plus lubrication gel from boots and forget the ovulation sticks and just have sex every other day for most of your cycle. Good luck.

Seen this as a suggestion spermmeetseggplan.com/

I read something that said dtd everyday isn't as good as every other day because of sperm quality - but I'm going to go for as much as possible at the right time (as long as I can work that out). Surely lots of lower quality is the same as less high quality. Or is it a speed thing - do they run out of steam before reaching their goal?

I'm just starting OPKs too. I half heartedly had a go last month but never got a positive. I can sort of tell when I OV though due to pains and cm - it's predicting the days before that's hard. Have read it's better to test twice a day to make sure you don't miss the LH surge but can't see how when I work full time. Don't want to be the crazy lady in the toilets peeing in a cup and dipping a stick - people would talk! Anyone else have this problem?

So i got my first flashing smiley face today. I was so excited it's like i got a BFP. eek

Today is CD15 and i also have some EWCM and ovulation pain.

So if you were me, when would you DTD? Unfortunately hubby is away tonight which rules out tonight. How many days of flashing faces do you normally have before you get your peak?

Thanks all for your help, i really want to try harder this month!

have sex every other day from when your AF clears off! Don't rely too heavily on opk's as they are great if they work and you get bfp quickly but annoying if you don't.

Also don't tell your DH when 'it's time'. Fun for the first few months, then a complete killer. I keep quiet now!

Hope this isn't sounding negative. Luck seems to play the biggest part in the baby making game and hope it's on your side!

Hi All!

Pebbles I'm the same I've just started using OPKs and there are so many different views on when to POAS and when to DTD! I'm on CD11 and no smiley face yet but only POAS in the mornings. May try one this evening but I think if we try to DTD every other day I'm hoping it will be enough!
I would like to know if I get a smiley should we definitely DTD that day??
Before I started TTC I just thought you DTD around OV and wham bam thank you mam!! I was so naive!