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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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All apps deleted, no tracking and fancy free!

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whomoon · 24/01/2022 19:26

After cycle 13 ended in a horribly painful AF, I decided to chuck in the towel and erase anything that reminds me of TTC.

I had a good cry to DP, and erased my TTC apps, chucked away my remaining OPKs, headed out to the shops for a bottle of wine, and decided from here on in, I won’t be stressing anymore about TTC for the foreseeable.

DP has suggested starting fertility tests (we’re 35 & 36) but I need a good few months off before we start that journey I think.

Can anyone relate? I never knew this would be so consuming.

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CornishSeaSwim · 25/01/2022 09:27

Hello, I didn't want to read and run. I feel for you and completely understand where you're coming from. I came off the pill in November so haven't been trying long, and have made a conscious effort not to download any apps or temp check as I am already obsessing and I think that would make me worse. I am also aware that time is not on our side, as I am 35 this year and DH 37, and we are TTC #1, so in a similar position there. I think giving yourself a break for a couple of months to enjoy life sounds like a great idea, and then when you feel ready you can look at options if needed. Wishing you lots of luck with everything.

yorkshireteaspoonie · 25/01/2022 09:32

I can absolutely relate and did the same at one point in my journey. I agree it's good to delete the apps, have the wine and stop temp charting as is drives you nuts but please do get the the tests in the background, don't delay doing that at least. You'll be more informed and won't berate yourself for taking the time 'off' in the future if you do need assistance in getting pregnant down the line.

Twirlyz22 · 25/01/2022 09:41

Just over 2 years trying, I have deleted everything. I'm done with it. We have some issues and likely will need some sort if IVF which neither of us, at the moment want to go down that route. So I think/feel I'm throwing the towel in and wiping my hands with ttc, it's a shit show! I'm fucked off and tired with it all.

Getting some tests done would be a good idea, totally get why you'd want to wait a few months and have a break.

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