TTC for those taking longer than average ✨

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I just wanted to start a thread for those who’ve been trying for a little while (or a long while) and it doesn’t seem to be happening. It’s great seeing all the positives on the TTC threads but I’m starting to find it a little disheartening as it seems to be happening quickly for almost everyone but me! Statistics seem to vary but suggest between 60-70% of couples get pregnant within three months. We’ll be heading into cycle 5 shortly TTC our first, both in our early 30s.

Is anyone else in a similar situation?

@Shortcake06 thank you for this. Yes we've been busy last night and the night before. Hoping for more tonight snd maybe Saturday to be covered. Hopefully this is our month. 8DPO is super early to test you're still in it ❤️

@Daniki thank you, so many different tests and timing still confuse me. We've been busy 😅 hopefully we catch it ❤️

Aww yeah I bet. It will feel good knowing you have an exciting plan in place 😊.

I’m already exhausted thinking about the lead up to O 😂

Did you test again today @Shortcake06 ? Thanks for that podcast recommendation @Marie1990x listened to it over the past couple of days, slightly depressing that most of the stuff she recommends we should have done 10 years ago, but she explained things really well.

@MaybeItsJustTimeToStop i did another cheap test this morning and it’s a stronger line. It’s not a squinter any more. I have been through too much to get excited though. I have a FRER coming later today and my period is due on Sunday.

I also listened to the podcast and really like Natalie Crawford. Can’t help thinking all the stuff she is saying must cost a fortune? Like who can afford to freeze their eggs and get all this testing done in their early twenties!

@Marie1990x oh I know, we started last night so roll on the next week til it's over 🤣

@Shortcake06 fingers crossed, sounds really positive 🙌

That sound really positive @Shortcake06 I'm not sure if I'm 7 or 8 dpo as not temping, I normally get quite bad ovulation pain but didn't this month, so hoping I did actually ovulate by CM and ovulation tests it should have been Saturday or Sunday last week.

Got my peak today, but me and DH fell out today so there will be no DTD 🙃 hopefully last night and tomorrow night will be enough 😂

@Daniki typical isn’t it at ovulation 😝 This month we missed ovulation day completely!!! You’re in with a good chance!
@MaybeItsJustTimeToStop I think positive CM and positive OPKs are a good sign that it happened. Fingers crossed for you this month. The TWW is such a drag isn’t it.

Im just in limbo. Tests are getting darker but keeping on testing is probably not good for my anxiety. I could never have prepared myself for how hard each day is in v v early pregnancy after 2 losses!

@Shortcake06 ah hopefully, things are stil frosty this morning so will see later 🤣 oh I know well the anxiety is very hard to manage, and the urge to keep testing is very strong. Have you many tests left? I wouldn't buy anymore and try and keep temptation at bay, everything looks good and there's no reason why it shouldn't stick 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻❤️

@Daniki im sure he will be happy to make up for this? 😝 but honestly it sounds like you have it well covered!!! I have everything crossed for you that it’s your month 🤞
Thanks for your very kind words they mean a lot. I have loads of cheap strips that I should maybe just chuck in the bin!

@Shortcake06 hopefully! If we do it later ill be more relaxed 😂 it might be no harm, I also be addicted to testing but if everything feels fine I'd leave it, and try and get in that mindset it's ok. It's very hard tho I know! Great they're getting darker 🥰

@Shortcake06 fingers crossed for you, can you book a reassurance scan around 8 weeks? Trying to ignore the TWW but it's impossible I swear I never used to have all these random twinges!

Well thats me back to CD1 again 😪

Ah no @RRAEE sorry AF has came 🥺

@Daniki i knew it was going to. Its sucks but I feel alright about it. I think I'm just getting used to the BFNs now. On to the next month i guess. How are you getting on ?

Sorry AF has shown @RRAEE

5DPO today and I am exhausted and emotional. I have been feeling run down for the last few days. Why is TTC so hard ?

@RRAEE it's so unfair! Did you get coQ10? I got some for this cycle also, strangely I got my AMH tested again last week for the new clinic we're going to and is has went up from 9.6 to 12. Wondering whether the NMN supplements plus coq10 has helped me!?

@Daniki yes i did. Im starting it today. Hopefully makes a difference.

@Favofit i know it's so hard. I thought would be a lot easier 😅 hopefully this month brings good news for you ✨

@Daniki forgot to ask what strength do you take ?

@RRAEE I got 100mg and the proceive conception I have has 75mg in it too! If unsuccessful this month il increase the dose!

Thank you so much. Fingers crossed that would be amazing ❤️

@Daniki i was unsure if 200mg was too low as never had it before 😅 might try procieve next

Has anyone started taking supplements (specifically myo inositol) and ovulated super early? I have irregular cycles and suspected PCOS so started taking the MyOva capsules.

I’m only CD8 and just had quite a strong OPK (not peak but almost) and cm ramping up 🥴. OPK’s are usually non existent at this part of my cycle and it’s WAY too soon 😫🤯

@RRAEE no defo not too low prob a good dose to start on and see how you go as iv seen a lot of people say its affected their cycle! Some women take 600mg of it a month, you'd be out a fortune! Unless could get it on prescription maybe 🤣

@Marie1990x might be a good sign it's regulating you a bit more? Have heard lots of good reports on myo inisotl! Was tempted myself but don't have PCOS so thought it might not be best idea!

@Daniki yeah i think 200mg is enough as it's very expensive 😅

Macca root delayed my cycle the first month i took that and then went back to normal. But it doesn't help when that happens as gives you false hope and keeps you in limbo land.