One last shot!

[Nichola2310]

I'm on CD2 and on my next CD1 I'm starting the pill ahead of IVF treatment at the end of January. My DH has low sperm count and low morphology but as they say it only takes 1, and we already have a naturally conceived child.

So we have 1 last chance to get pregnant this month naturally and I'm feeling the pressure! I don't know whether to track ovulation and do SMEP, or just have sex every other day, or every day for 5/6 days around fertile window.

I'll happily take any tips/tricks!

What have you been doing so far/ how long trying etc?

Was your previous planned?

I'm just at the end of my fertile window, first month trying! I only track using an app so I could be a day or 2 out but not using opk's this time. With our other dc we caught first month trying- very lucky!

With our first child I got pregnant on the 2nd cycle, and it was planned.

We've now been trying for 14mths. We've tried tracking, not tracking, SMEP, sex every other day, every day, twice a day, fertility lube, supplements, healthy eating and for one month alcohol!!

It took 12months for us to conceive 1st time and the month we did, we actually only dd once during fertile window. Maybe you should give less a try

How long ago was your first concerned?
I agree with pp and maybe try 3/4 days before ovulation and on ovulation day.

I read up on loads when ttc mine and it seemed every second or third day gave better quality sperm.

Are you doing bum on pillow, legs in the air after sex?

@Nichola2310 good luck to you - I really hope this is the one!! We had sex every 2/3 days on the lead up to FW, then DTD 4 days in a row over ovulation. We used the clear blue advanced ovulation kits which give you “flashing smileys” on the lead up to ovulation day then you get the “static smiley”.
I think SMEP is such hard work - our fertility doctor actually said just sex every other day should catch it.
I recommend pre seed too if you’ve not tried that. All the best - if not this month then with your IVF. 🙏🏻 Hope it works out!! xxx