TTC March 2024 ❤️✨

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Thought I’d make a new thread for those of us Ttc in March 2024. I know some of us will cross over from end of Feb to March! Wishing everyone all the luck ✨❤️

@Chaz693 I’m having a bit of a slow rise but judging from my cervix I’m 2 dpo. This is my first cycle after mc and apparently chances of conceiving again are higher the first three months. I don’t know how much of that is true though.

@emmatcc1 this is also my first cycle since my miscarriage. I've ovulated a lot later than I normally do. So wondering if that's affected it. X

@LK2610 hmm that is odd. I wonder if you maybe missed the surge between CD14 + 15? I'd say it's a relatively long time between testing. I was testing 3 or 4 times a day around ovulation and after my peak my LH dropped drastically.

As long as you dtd anyway and maybe keep testing for a few days incase you do ovulate later this month

Hey,

Just wondering if anyone has tried any teas? Heard raspberry leaf is good for fertility?

Just want to try anything at this point. I know 4th try isn't a lot but I just want to make sure I've done everything I can!

I would wonder this too @LK2610 you might have missed a rapid rise between CD 14 and 15. Or perhaps it's a later ovulation this month. I've also heard it seems to be reasonably common that your body tries to ovulate and fails and retries again later. I'd keep going with the tests and DTD anyway. Good luck!

@Chaz693 Did you count first day of bleeding as cd1? I ovulated 3 weeks after I started bleeding and I had a ton of ewcm. And the rise of progesterone has been making me a little nauseous in the morning.

I did. Yeah it was just before 3 weeks since I started my cycle. The ovulation pain this time was a lot more noticeable too. To the point it was uncomfortable. Normally it's just a stab here and there. I'm hoping we managed to catch it this month but I don't know. Now just got to get through the tww. Promised myself I wouldn't test early either lol. X

@emmatcc1 after my first MC last year I conceived first month trying again. Sadly ended in an another MC in Oct and now this is our 4th month trying. There’s no official medical evidence to being more fertile after an MC in those three months but it also seems common… so hopefully it’ll work out for you!

@Riverstardust My friend who conceived second month told me she drunk raspberry leaf tea so I’ve just started taking it this cycle! Replacing it from my usual coffee and teas throughout the day, as I was aware I was consuming way too much caffeine…

Also my 4th cycle TTC so willing to try anything! CD5 today and just feels like it’s dragging…

@Chaz693 I also experienced stronger ovulation pain than I normally do. I really wanna be pregnant again but I’m dreading the nausea.

I'm the same. Just wish I could skip to 12 weeks pregnant now and see a happy healthy baby on the screen. Don't think I'll believe it till then. X

@Chaz693 I already told my partner he’ll be the first one to look at the ultrasound screen as I’m absolutely terrified of seeing the same thing as last time. I don’t even know how I’ll cope with the anxiety.

@TTC1990 thank you, I will definitely give this a try then. Already replaced my caffeine intake with fruit teas, just be aware, will hit you like a brick dropping caffeine!!

Almost exactly the same as me 4th cycle CD7! Fingers crossed this is the one for us both!

I’m already feeling it! My son had me up in the night as well so I’m full on zombie!

Looking forward to hear the updates on your TTC journey. Got everything crossed for us all! I’m going to start taking OPKs on day 10 and go from there 🤞🏻

@TTC1990 ugh, I feel for you. I have a tea blend which is good for a natural boost in the morning, think it's ginger and lemongrass!? 🤔

You too. I don't track OPKs as I know it would drive me mental and I'd become obsessed. My smart watch does temperature though so I go off of that and 10 years of tracking my cycle!

I have a question - I had a positive OPK (static smiley on CB) last night. Does that mean today counts as 1DPO? Or would that likely be tomorrow as I’d likely be ovulating today?
I always get a bit confused how best to work it out!

@pleurotus @CadoAvo yeah hoping I just missed the surge and it’s not later ovulation cos I really need a break from dtd 😅 I’ll keep testing though just in case

@Dogscanlookup Ovulation happens a day or two after positive opk. Best would be to track bbt as well to confirm ovulation has happened.

@emmatcc1 I need to start tracking bbt! I haven’t up until now but that would really help know which day. Thank you

Oh that sounds good, I will have to look in to that. Need all the boosting I can get!

That sounds very sensible re testing. I wish I could be more chilled. I tracked temp with my first and it worked, but I keep forgetting this time! Smart watch sounds a good alternative!

Has anyone tried Maca Root? I’m tempted of this cycle doesn’t work, but also heard it can mess up cycles??

@TTC1990 it's the morning kick blend from bird and blend tea that I use. Really good!

If I track opks I will get obsessive. I already obsessive with my temperature as it is. 😂

Not heard of Maca root.

Has anyone managed to find a brand of coq10 that isn’t a ginormous capsule? Really struggling with the size of the ones I’ve got but don’t want to just keep ordering similar sized ones ! Haha
how’s everyone coping?
just passed predicted ovulation and my clear blue opk smiley face machine has broken 🤦🏻‍♀️
going to continue dtd for a few days past it anyway, not leaving any chances!

anyone starting the tww now? :)

Can't help with the Coq10 tablets as I feel like I'm taking a horse pill. But I've just started my tww. Already impatient for it to be over and know either way! X

@Chaz693 it’s such a long time isn’t it, feels more like a month wait haha!
what dates your AF due? Are you going to try hold off to test when you’re due or are you a test lots early? I’ve had to stop doing it early cause I get too upset and stressed and spend a fortune on tests 🤦🏻‍♀️ haha x

Hi all,

I’d love to join, ovulated super late this cycle (CD25) so it’s pushed me into March and turned it into a 3WW 😂

Good luck to everyone!