We're pregnant! Short leuteal phase & cycle

[AmyTTC]

So yesterday after almost a year of trying we finally got our positive result!

We started tracking my cycles and ovulation about a year ago but soon realised that I had a short cycle (22-24 days) and a short leuteal phase of approx 9 days. We were having sex around ovulation time regularly and I had heard lots of stories about it being very difficult to conceive with a short LP.

After being unsuccessful for the best part of a year we decided to stop tracking, stop obsessing and just relax. Put the fun back into into and enjoy it. Let Mother Nature take her course.

And it worked for us! It was unexpected and a happy little surprise!

I just wanted to say to others who are ina similar boat to us that there is still hope
I also think there is a lot of be said about taking some pressure off and going with the flow a little.

Congratulations 🥳

Congratulations @AmyTTC, this is the kind of positivity I need to see! I also have short cycles and a 8-9 day luteal phase so it is very encouraging to see success stories. Wishing you a healthy 9 months!

@Catchingfire123 thank you so much!

@LondonladyTTC thank you for your well wishes
I'm sorry to hear that you are also going through a similar thing. To be honest I had come to the conclusion that it wasn't going to happen for us. There was no sign of my cycles increasing and I was pretty consistent so I was certain I wouldn't conceive with such a short LP.

Since testing I have found lots of posts about other couples who had conceived in similar circumstances so don't give up hope.

Wishing you all the very best and crossing my fingers that this is your month too! X

Lovely news, thank you for sharing 💜.
I haven't been off the pill for too long, but so far have had short cycle and short LP's so I'm really happy I read this today!

@glow92 thank you lovely.

I was on the pill for almost 15 years and I'm sure that's what caused my short cycles and LP.
It can take a while for your body to readjust after coming off.

Good luck with your baby making journey! X

Thank you! Currently CD12 reeeeeeally not wanting another day 17 ovulation this time 😞.