Month 7, should we be worried?

[Mamabooksbabynumber2]

Hi all, we are now on month 7 of ttc. Should we start to worry? I have a ddc1 from previous relationship but dp has never had any dc before. What can we do to either move things along or seek out some answers if there is anything wrong without breaking the bank?

I don't think you need to worry yet. The advice is that it can take up to 12 months so it's very likely that you'll fall naturally. All the advice I have is to make sure you're both looking after your health (balanced diet, no smoking, don't drink too much).

Have you tried any form of tracking such as OPKs? They'll help you to identify your fertile window so you can focus your efforts. These are cheap online.

Try to relax - easier said than done I know!

If over the age of 35 it's recommended to see your gp after 6 months as your fertility can change rapidly after that age.

12 months before you gp might care and do tests. Be aware you would not be eligible for ivf but a range of other tests or treatments might be available if you do end up needing them...

Hang tight. Keep the faith. 6 months is very very average to take to fall pregnant and 12 months is not at all unusual for perfectly healthy couples...

From coil removal in October to BFP in June it took us 9months. I wasn't counting though and just hoped it would happen sometime.
So yes. There is definitely hope left for u. X

That's was 3 years ago and healthy dd to show for it. X

Oops yes physicskate makes a good point that if you're over 35 you can visit your dr now.

Thank you everyone
No I am 31. I spoke to dp and he has agreed to take vitamins to see if that makes a difference and try that ttc lube. Is anyone familiar with a sperm count product u do at home?

I also have suffered with my mental health over the last year and I am better now but wonder of this has made an impact. I still suffer with anxiety but not debilitating like o was last year. Does anyone know if this will make a difference?

I wouldn't worry yet, I've only just got BFP after about 9 months, and a friend who has been trying for similar amount of time still hasn't. Tbh anything up to 2 years can be quite normal!

Took us 12 cycles for dc2. It's frustrating and upsetting but unfortunately normal!

Have you tracked ovulation? We used the clear blue digital after month 11 and got BFP after that

Your mental health won't have an impact. 7 months is well within the range of normal. If you're worried about sperm I think you can get a test from boots or certainly online. It's likely fine though.

It took me 12 cycles for DC 2 and 3. DC 1 and 4 took me 1 cycle, so just depends, but you're in the normal range. Just try and relax

Ah hello @mamabooksbabynumber2! Once again I feel I could have written that post myself! I've looked at that home sperm test myself that sperm check fertility one but it has really mixed reviews like giving fake negative results. I think my DH would have a fit if it told him he had low sperm count etc and he hadn't!

It took us 16 cycles. We had an appointment at the fertility clinic lined up when I got my BFP. Don't worry yet, just try to relax and enjoy the practice