Any buddies trying SMEP for the first time this cycle?

[HopeWish]

Hello all!

I am 26, and trying for my first baby. I'm currently on CD4 of Cycle 3. After two cycles of only DTD a few times in fertile window and no result, DH and I are going to give the Sperm Meets Egg Plan a go this cycle.

For those who don't know, the plan goes like this:

-> From CD 8 DTD every other day until a positive OPK.

-> Start testing with OPKs daily from CD 10 (but I will be using earlier as O'd on CD11 last month!)

-> From positive OPK DTD on the day of the + OPK and two days after, then miss a day and DTD again the next day.

We will also be using pre-seed for the first time this month.

Is there anybody else who is doing SMEP this month? Or anybody who has tried it before successfully or unsuccessfully?

After the disappointment of AF arriving early, I'm excited to start a new cycle.

Oh that's good to know, thanks @smileyt I'll see what tomorrow brings and keep DTD till it rises!

@cherrychatter that would be great if ypu got your peak earlier, the longer cycles aren't ideal you get impatient!! I was 32 days last month which is longer than pre-MC so I'm also hoping this month is a little shorter.

@Fran2020 welcome 😊 don't worry about ovulation being early, I don't think that is a worry. It is more the luteal phase length. How long is yours? As long as its in the normal range you're all good. Unless someone else has read something else different? X

@Seafrontsky yeah definitely will be good to know. The hair loss is still going on too so I was hoping it might have given me an answer, but may just be hormonal post MC.

@SmileyT absolutely!!, ❤️

@Fran2020 hey I agree with @VP91x I think that's fine but good reason to use OPKs because it could be why we are missing out! I also test from day 8 and not day 10 like the CB packets say x

Hi @Fran2020, welcome!!
I can get my peak anywhere from CD16 to CD25 depending on how my body is feeling, likes to keep me on my toes it seem. I'm on cycle 10. I was going to say the same as @VP91x, from what I've seen CD11 is fine for O and the luteal phase length is important!

@SmileyT fingers crossed cause I am definitely distracted....until the TWW where that's all I'll focus on 🤣

Xx

@VP91x I'm so hoping it's an earlier cycle! Fingers crossed yours is shorter this cycle too! Xx

@SmileyT @VP91x @serialplanner @cherrychatter Thank you! 😊 That's puts my mind at rest a bit! I'd be interested to see what happens this week. I bought the clear blue advanced fertility monitor last month and it has me testing from CD6.

I meant this month not week! 😂

@Fran2020 haha, imagine if it was a week😂! 2 day wait instead of 2ww, yes please!!

Good luck with an early static so you can get going with a fertile week. 😊 X

@Fran2020 yep mine had me test from CD6 initially then a few months ago changed to CD9 as my cycles change. It ended up using a whole box of the test sticks for a few months but the last couple it's just been 10 sticks I've used.
Xx

@VP91x yeah that would be so much better haha!!! The TWW is just tooooo long! 😂

@cherrychatter Last month I only needed 10 tests so hoping it'll be the same this month. Otherwise it's going to get even more expensive! What day were you ovulating when it needed 20 tests?!

Oh I'm sure you'll stick with the 10 sticks then @Fran2020 fingers crossed, it definitely makes it pretty expensive using the whole box each month! I actually just ordered another box in case I run over 10 sticks this month. My peaks were on on CD25/26. We weren't doing SMEP then as I imagine that'd be pretty tiring!!
Xx

@cherrychatter sorry thought I'd answered! It does sound like you're doing almost everything already. Sugar is so hard!! I've cut out of cakes and biscuits, but also drinks, pasta, cereal, condiments etc. You're right so much has it in which is scary but also makes it difficult to cut. Im definitely not cutting fruit and I'm trying to go easy on myself so I might have a good quality bakers bread one day a week, a square of chocolate or a single beer at the weekend. I'm trying not to make it too much of a sacrifice, and actually enjoying it so far. I'm also doing a shot of 1tbsp apple cider vinegar a day which is supposed to help with stomach acid (and lower tsh). We can only do what we can do! But I'm impatient to test TSH and see if it's making any difference or if I need to do more!

Have you ovulated yet? Think I'm 2 DPO and twiddling my thumbs after all that BD! Also not sure if its completely pointless hope if TSH levels are too high to conceive. Are you still trying this month or going to wait till your levels come down?

Hey everyone

Happy Friday!

Five days until a late period😬

I'm so intrigued! I feel nothing. No nausea etc just was very irritable the other day day and eating loads but that's just lockdown😂

Where is everyone with testing? I might make a list again🤓

@cherrychatter I really do hope so! Oh it really does, I'm really hoping for a lucky month 12! 🤞🏼hahaha yeah you would be exhausted on SMEP with that ovulation day! Xx

@serialplanner I'll due around 29th June ish.

Happy Friday all!

@Seafrontsky Yeh I've heard apple cider vinegar is just good for you in general. I may try to pick up a bottle this weekend. Are you going to do a home test for your levels or go to your GP?
So I had my tests done in March and she told me to go back to get more bloods done in 2-3 months so I should be going in anytime now but feel a bit guilty taking up their time with everything else that's going on!
You should be resting after all that BD! I got a high this morning on CB monitor but did another OPK this afternoon and it's a v.clear peak...annoying that OH is at work until the early hours. We DTD last night so will just try to do another 3 days from whenever he appears.
You never know what goes on with our bodies, this month could be yours!!

Hi @serialplanner yes! Loved your list! Not sure on testing date for me yet. No symptoms isn't a bad sign, what's that saying, no news is good news? 😁🤞🏼

@Fran2020 fingers crossed for lucky month 12!!!

Xx

@serialplanner yes! Your list was so good. Hoping for a late AF for you.

@cherrychatter I know what you mean about doctors. I am supposed to have a laparoscopy but dont want to bug them. Even calling GP to say 'still TTC ' feels a bit trite! Think I'll do a medichecks test, they are only £30. Excellent news on the high peak, is that earlier than last month? Sure it will be fine to do 3 days from OH coming back, have to work with what you've got! Good luck with all the BD.

@cherrychatter this is the thyroid support supplement I've been recommended to try before medicine. www.cytoplan.co.uk/thyroid-support-organic?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI6sXpiM7r6QIVTbTtCh2KRgskEAAYASAAEgKqu_D_BwE

Me - 11th June
SmileyT -
Fran2020 - 29th June
Cherry chatter - TBC
Seafrontsky -
VP91x -
Hoping 41 -

Let me know if I have missed you! X

@serialplanner I'm with you and think I'll be testing on the 11th June when I'm 12dpo ready to crack open the all the wine if it's a BFN 🙈

@SmileyT I thought we were the same that's why I put you after😂

Smiley T and Me - 11th June
Fran2020 - 29th June
Cherry chatter - TBC
Seafrontsky -
VP91x -
Hoping 41 -

@Seafrontsky forgot to ask how your temps were looking this morning?

@serialplanner but you're being good and waiting until your period is late, very good work, really hope you are rewarded this month with a BFP 🥰

Hey @serialplanner AF is due 1st July. So I'll be testing 30th June (she says now) haha xx

I'm 11dpo I tested yesterday on FRER and got a BFN used an IC this morning and BFN. Have the usual tell tale cramps so think I'm out.
I also used my Ava bracelet for the first time last night my temp is way down and low rhr so I know I'm definitely out but reassured that Ava works so can't wait to use it this cycle. AF due this Tuesday

9th x

@SmileyT in theory! Last month I cracked and tested but it was more upsetting for me than AF (personal to me completely understand early testing!) So I must remember that this month.

Friends who aren't TTC also comment how much lockdown is messing with their cycle so I'm also nervous I'll be late, get excited only for it to be nothing but I'll just push that to the back of the mind for now!

Smiley T Me - 11th June
Fran2020 - 29th June
VP91x - 30th June
Hoping 41 -
Seafrontsky -
Cherry chatter - TBC

@serialplanner I'm due 20th as I've settled into a 29 day cycle now. Last month I tested early for a BFN disappointment, months before I wait and wait and get increasingly hopeful/anxious for AF. It's all awful. I think I'm going to wait for temps to drop though this month.

@SmileyT thanks for asking I think you were right and I ovulated wednesday. Temps rose again yesterday and shot up today. Thanks for advice!