TTC but ZERO privacy

[TheBeesKnee]

I can't believe I am posting this. DP and I have been TTC for over a year now due to MFI. He had surgery 4 months ago and we think this is the first "proper" month when sperm should be good to go if surgery was successful.

And it just so happens to coincide with my DF staying with us . He is generously helping us remodel our kitchen and said that he might stay over once or twice as the commute home is pretty long. He has been here 2 weeks and has gone home ONCE in that time. He says the work will take another 2-3 weeks.

I have been showing signs of ovulation over the last couple of days and fertility friend suggests that I will ovulate next week. DP and I have not managed to DTD because the house is small, my dad never goes out and I don't want to risk creaking or noises etc when he is on the other side of a very thin wall.

I am so frustrated and annoyed. I don't know what to do. I don't want to miss out on this cycle but I don't know what to do short of getting a hotel room for an hour

Could you both “get ready” in the bathroom at the same time one morning, or DTD standing up, or go to your dads house 😂. Very frustrating for you

Have thought about stand up but our floor boards are creaky. Bathroom is next to the guest bedroom. I am at my wit's end.

I thought about sending him off on an "errand" but that would be super obvious, wouldn't it?

No, say your ill & can he go to the supermarket to get you something, or pour all the milk down the sink & ask him to get more. Or go away for a couple of days, 1-2 nights in hotel might do you good, help things along a bit if your in a nice relaxed environment. You could say to your dad your thinking of going away for the night, if he asks why just say you fancy some space, he might take the hint

get him to jeez in something and use a syringe or go for a drive and park somewhere discreet for a quickie in the car.

Just have sex in your own home. You're adults who live together so presumably your dad knows you do it. Unless you go full Meg Ryan, he probably won't even notice. If you're that worried then wait until you're confident he is asleep or set a very early alarm and do it before he wakes up.

Ended up having a very early morning quicky at 6am 🤦‍♀️

At least it's done!!

Ah well done . It would have been a shame to miss the window.

I'd also recommend things like playing music a bit loud or DTD while your dad is occupied in the kitchen. Presumably he must drill or use loud tools at some point?

Also, I agree with @Monstamio that you might want to just accept a bit of the awkwardness and go for it. Turn on the television in the background and try to be quiet, but at the end of the day you don't want to miss out on having a baby because you're worried about your dad hearing some muffled creaking.

Chances are he'll take a walk or go for a drive or something anyway if he catches on to what's happening.