Trying but not trying...anyone else?

[larrythelizard]

TTC no 2.

I decided (with full support from DH) that we should get on with TTC no 2...

I've said to myself that for we'll take a 'relaxed' approach to it for a few months (no temping, no SMEP etc) and see what happens, no great rush - took the best part of a year (incl a MC) to conceive DS so I don't expect it to be quick...

Except obviously it's now all I can think about as I approach what I think is my fertile week!!

Anyone else out there in the same boat and want to try and keep the madness on here and not in their heads?!

@Curiosity101 later than I think but my cycle is rarely anything more than 30 days...we shall see, it's only another 4 days!

I'm the same - symptom spotting like mad. Not totally convinced it's taken though as my "symptoms" are suspiciously similar to impending AF visit Supposedly due NY Day so might do a test on NYE..

Waah, AF has randomly shown up today...!

Not overly suprised that I'm not pregnant but now worrying that I've had two cycles in a row that were 27 days...I don't think I missed ovulation (had a positive on the opk) which might mean a short luteal phase which isn't good news...off to google...!

Hopefully it's just a freak occurrence being 2 cycles @larrythelizard and your cycle will return to normal soon.

@larrythelizard That's frustrating. I've had a consistent 11day luteal phase since coming off of hormonal contraception in July. However, last cycle I started Levothyroxine for my hypothyroidism and last cycle had a 13 day luteal phase 🤷 could be something for you to look into if yours continues to be a bit short.

I caved and tested this morning. It was a BFN at 8DPO on an IC though so I'm not putting too much thought into it. I'm genuinely ok if that does turn out to be a genuine BFN but am excited to retest over the next few days.

I hope so @cheesycheesycheesecheese but I've just ordered some super strength vitamin c and another vitamin blend thats meant to help regulate your cycle so will see....

Will keep temping...will at least try and track ovulation.

🤞🏼🤞🏼 for you @Curiosity101...

Morning all. Just got my BFP(10DPO). 🤞 It's sticky.

Congratulations @Curiosity101 x

Hi!
New here but also trying but not trying so to speak. Hubby knows I’ve decided but isn’t saying anything so I don’t get my hopes up with everything we went through to have our DD1. Just letting me jump him when the times right and ignoring it. Haha!
First cycle tracking this time so let’s see what happens!

I got my first positive OPKs today!! And then peak this afternoon. It seems to have declined since and is now back to low, so I presume that was it.

I’m excited and nervous, and trying to remind myself that it probably won’t happen this time whatever I do...

Congratulations @Curiosity101!

Can I join? We ‘stopped trying not to get pregnant’ this month 🙈 however it’s all I can think about! I got pregnant accidentally last year but had a MC so secretly it’s all I’ve thought about since then but timing wasn’t right as we both lived with parents.

Trying to stay chilled about it but gutted when af turned up today! Let’s hope for a better start to next year!

Best of luck for this cycle; @Bellesjp! It’s all I think about too... in theory we’re just happy either way; in reality I am so hoping for a BFP soon... I’m a bit scared by how much I want it to be positive! I was the one pushing for “trying but not trying” 🙈

Yep, we've decided on baby no 3, if it happens then great if not then its not meant to be. Fell pregnant first time with my other 2, no planning around ovulation etc, won't be purposely trying but not taking percussions. Fertile window is this week but OH working nights so won't be seeing much of him anyway!

Thanks @HopeAndDriftWood you too! Let’s hope for bfp’s all round next month

Oooh @Curiosity101 congratulaitons!! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 for a sticky one indeed!!

Welcome @Bellesjp @Purple2486 @Penguinmumma and @HopeAndDriftWood!

I'm only one cycle in and already getting a bit over invested...! Keep thinking it's be really nice to do the early pregnancy but whilst we're in some form of lockdown!

Fingers crossed for you all that are getting ready to test.

According to Flo I'm on day 5 of my ovulation time (the app gives me an 11 day window of the best time tdd) and due to actually ovulate Monday, so will see what happens.

Hello, can I join! After a pregnancy scare before Christmas we got to talking and readied we wouldn't be too upset if we got pregnant now!! So now two months off implant and not using condoms, not tracking or particularly aiming for fertile window: but of course it's all I can think about, dh is on the fence about waiting longer for pandemic to be over but equally we're not getting any younger and he has previous medical stuff that might make it harder so here we are

Glad it’s finally January! Ordered some Ov test strips should arrive tomorrow! So I can get started as you can tell totally chill and not over invested at all 😂

Yep me, trying but not trying for baby number 3, I've decided at probably the worst timing ever lol, I was supposed to get married end of June and had to postpone to beginning of June this year and my youngest is 4 years old already and I feel if I wait any longer they won't have the relationship I'd like them to have so If I fall pregnant ill have to be a pregnant bride or postpone again so were just seeing if it happens but I'm feeling excited about the journey again

Has anyone had covid whilst ttc? I tested covid positive over Xmas and wondering if it’s messed up my cycle. I had cramps for about a week from Xmas and tested bfn on NYE which was around 14dpo, then af or what I thought was af arrived later that day. Since then have just had brown discharge which isn’t normal for me as usually I start quite heavy. I usually come on around cd31/2 and am now on cd34 and only this brown discharge for the last 3 days, also my boobs still hurt which normally stops once af here. Do you think it could be because of the covid?

What sort of ‘prep’ (in a very casual and relaxed way of course) are you all doing ie, reducing caffeine, alcohol, exercise etc

That's how I fell pregnant in April - due date this month who knew how effectively having unprotected sex is

@Porgy657

What sort of ‘prep’ (in a very casual and relaxed way of course) are you all doing ie, reducing caffeine, alcohol, exercise etc

I'm taking folic acid again, reduced my tea intake and started walking daily as I can't go to the gym.

@Worriedandabitscared

That's how I fell pregnant in April - due date this month who knew how effectively having unprotected sex is

Haha other people keep saying just get drunk it’ll happen 😂