Sperm meets egg plan help!

[Yogagirl18]

Hey guys first time poster here!

TTC cycle #2 and want to try the SMEP but have a few questions:

1. Does it matter what time of day you BD?
2. Do you have to start on day 8 or could i start on day 10 and it still be effective? I usually get my peak ovulation on day 17.
3. Any success stories anyone can share?!

@Arly90 snap we are on the 4dpo train. I feel like we have an age to wait. When are you going to test?! I am hoping to hold out to 12dpo I think Saturday 12 Feb! You got loads of session in everything crossed for you!

@Yogagirl18 I have been reading as many threads as I could get my greedy paws on, looks like the majority who ovulate later start smep later! It actually does fly in, never had so much boom pow in all my days. Walking like John Wayne here! Good luck for Day 1!

@HellsBellsK Day one down! When you think about it it's only 7 sessions. Hard to keep the spark going on a rota like that but we do what we can!! I don't know if I'll be able for it next cycle again so come on lebebes!

Come on ladies, at one point i had visions of being a jockey in Cheltenham, gotta send that sperm home hahaha oh my i have fully lost it 😅

@Putlebebeinme you’ve done really well! I am a few days behind you and managed to cover all basis this month too! Feeling really hopeful! Ovulated today, so I still have tomorrow and 2 days time to do! I also continue to DTD every other day until I know AF is approaching, as I’ve been known to have 2 peaks and really irregular cycles! After my first peak though I do relax a little and not worry too much if we miss a day and DTD every 3 days!

@Peonies94 nice one! I feel like when you get your peak it gives you new energy to bang on through!

How many cycles have you been trying? Is it your first SMEP?

Looking at the average time to conceive im not overly optimistic but at least hitting all the bases you have done all you can!

@Putlebebeinme 12 months trying and been trying SMEP the whole time albeit I’ve only had 5 cycles in that time due to irregular long cycles! How about you?

@Putlebebeinme agree about the energy to push on! No I’m beginning to loose hope tbh, especially that I have only 4 chances since I started ttc! Have started investigations now though so 🤞!

@Yogagirl18 I haven’t read what others have said so this may already have been mentioned, but I’ve heard that DTD earlier in the day while the sperm is more active helps. Now whether there is any truth to this I don’t know x

On my 2nd baby I did SMEP, Was trying for a few months then did the SMEP and got pregnant right away, I also used pre-seed.

Trying for number 3 now. Loosely did it last cycle but didn't get pregnant.
Going to try and do it right this time along with the pre - seed and hope for the best. Cycle day 10 today so it DTD day

Good luck @HellsBellsK

Rooting for you this cycle. Great to see you had such quick success with it last time around.

When you're using preseed I see it's really popular but are women putting it up near their cervix before DTD or just using it externally like a traditional lube? I have been using conceive plus this cycle. Wouldn't be my favourite slip and slide but seems to do the trick!

It goes up the cervix @Putlebebeinme, It comes with an applicator . I am not sure how good it is. With #1 I became pregnant first round using it and number #2 2nd cycle.
I have been using it this time since December.

[quote InnPain]@Yogagirl18 I haven’t read what others have said so this may already have been mentioned, but I’ve heard that DTD earlier in the day while the sperm is more active helps. Now whether there is any truth to this I don’t know x[/quote]
I’m reading different things about what time of day to DTD, it’s so confusing! Some say evening is better as you’ll be relaxed and lying down for a long period of time 🙈
I might just mix it up every day haha.

Thanks @HellsBellsK wow I did not realise it went up up! Everyone on the trying for a baby reddit seem to use it so might have to put in an order on amazon!

I had no idea what SMEP is until I read this thread. Sharing my story as We have been ttc for a year after 2 mc but no luck. I’ve been using clearblue ovulation kit but only added to my stress.

In December I visit a gynea who suggested to scan near my “approx” ovulation date to check status of the egg. She also told to not have sex 3-4 days before this scan. Also got me on chlomid and low dose aspirin.

Met her on cd 12 where she showed me enlarged egg in left ovary, upon measuring the egg, doc mentioned the ovulation will happen today or soon so get right to business 😬

Cd 14 I had really sharp and bad pain on left side which continued for few hours. Bad enough to take paracetamol. Cd 18 onwards, I’ve been having period like crams daily and fir most part of the day.
Took test soonish (like 8/9dpo and bfn). Told myself to get ready for AF

With daily cramps, no AF or pregnancy symptom except constant cramp, I noticed strange glow on my face which made me take the test and got faint positive on 12dpo.

Tested again on 14 dpo but it’s still quite faint so I’m not sure how fast is hcg multiplying; hopefully will test again in a week.

Sweet christ @Catmom21 you have been through the ringer. I'm so sorry you had to go through miscarriage that must have been so tough 😞

I am liking the sound of your strange glow though, hopefully this is it for you! Everything crossed. HCG doubles every two days so test again morning of 16dpo and see where you are. Don't compare tomorrow to today go for the day after.

Keep us posted!

Hello ladies.
How is everyone doing?

I'm now 6DPO and I have absolutely no signs apart from I had loads of Creamy CM yesterday (sorry TMI)
I had blood tests last week as we have been trying for a while now.. All came back totally fine which is good and frustrating at the same time 🙈

Roll on next week... I hate the waiting game.x

@Arly90 happy Thursday!

That's good your bloody came back in good shape, the whole process is just insane, so much down to luck of the draw. Getting the CM is very positive! Dry as a box of Jacobs over here! 🙄

I'm 6dpo aswell! No symptoms whatsoever, I have been having very vivid dreams for the last two nights and I got a foot cramp yesterday which was very unlike me! Probably just reading into things!

When will you test? I am going to try hold out until 11dpo so next Tuesday.

The waiting is the worst for sure. Bought some prego books to keep me going over the next few days!

I'm now 6DPO and I have absolutely no signs apart from I had loads of Creamy CM yesterday (sorry TMI)

Ditto @Arly90!

Hope you’re all doing well during this 2WW ladies! Keep positive ☺️

I bought some pre seed after reading this chat, so will be trying it tomorrow!

Aww nice to have people at the same stage.

I used to try really hard to not test and just wait for AF but don't think I'll be able to wait this time 😂 maybe 12DPO so Wednesday?

One day of CM yesterday and nothing today 🙈 aw i wish we could just know what's going on!

I had previous thyroid problems so was sure my bloods would be off in some way and would maybe give us some answers but nope... Back to crossing my fingers and hoping we are lucky 😂 x

@Yogagirl18

Hope you’re all doing well during this 2WW ladies! Keep positive ☺️

I bought some pre seed after reading this chat, so will be trying it tomorrow!

Good shout! I'll be purchasing some as well for next cycle...

Keeping busy is key I am just starting at my OPK chart willing a BFP with my Jedi mind

I am so behind you all.
I am only on cycle day 11 and still no flashing smiley face yet which is very unusual for me. So no idea what is going on.

Hopefully will get one tomorrow.

Good luck with the pre seed @Yogagirl18 - I have used it for my last pregnancy and I feel it did help.

@Putlebebeinme I have been told that vivid dreams are a good sign!

Good luck to everyone in the 2WW hope it goes by a quick as possible !

@HellsBellsK don’t worry! I’m only CD9 and haven’t even started Ovulation testing yet. Fingers crossed for you for tomorrow

Those who have ovulated how did you get on with SMEP this month?

I managed to do cycle day 10, 12, day before peak(CD14), day of peak(CD15), CD16 (ovulation) and 1DPO , but we missed our predicted 3DPO one. We did do it the day after but probably missed window in that. I usually have long cycles so waited until cd10, however seemed to get peak quickly. We also continue to DTD every 3 days after peak, incase of failed ovulation, as I tend to get a few peaks and really long cycles, but they’re so irregular I never know what to expect! Even though that one day probably hasn’t made much difference I’m a little gutted I’ve missed it!

Hey.

We didn't do as well as planned. DTD CD 8 9 11 and 12. Ovulated on day 13 so now 7 DPO.
Hoping for some luck even tho we missed ovulation day 🙈
Month 9 for us so starting to loose a little hope 🙈

How many DPO are you?x

@Arly90 totally understand! I’ve been ttc for a year, I find once you pass the 6months, I started to panic! I think day before O is most important so fingers crossed!

Ovulation peaked today or yesterday I think. IC say yesterday clear blue say today.
On CD 13 today. So far DTD 8, 10 and 12. Not sure if we will get to DTD tonight DH isn't feeling great. Trying my best to not get upset/annoyed. Hopefully we can tomorrow.
Getting cramps in my stomach might be ovulation usually don't get any pain though so it's unusual for me.

How is everyone else doing?