May 2025 TTC Support Group

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Hope it’s not too early to start this! For anyone trying in May, and “out” for April.

By some miracle I did fall pregnant this month after over a year TTC but it ended in a chemical just before 5 weeks. I’d tried some new things last cycle (inc baby aspirin and L’arginine, using preseed and doing a daily morning walk!) so going to try all of that again this month and keep my fingers crossed 🤞🏻 don’t know when I’ll ovulate yet but I imagine it’ll be right at the end of April…

Ahh @taysonicsorry to hear about AF but yes please dont feel disappointed things can be a bit all over the place after a mc and the body can be unpredictable in terms of cycle etc so actually agree with your partner in that you are in a normal cycle now ❤️

all those LH testing and using premom dont forget you can track your CM and your moods on there too and it will take everything into account to better predict ovulation, im sure most apps have the same feature x

I was the same! But I've actually found it really useful and interesting. Beforehand, I'd just been assuming ovulation on around CD14 but I like that temping really confirms when ovulation has happened (and it's later for me than expected!) and I find that somewhat reassuring. And it's not as onerous as I thought it would be.

As with all things TTC, I think it's horses for courses - for me, I'm finding it beneficial and interesting, and I have a measured approach to it e.g. try not to get hung on on the exact specifics and just see the 'trend lines' of temp rather than obsessing over each little variance, if you know what I mean?

The good news is, it's fairly inexpensive (you can get a digital thermometer off Amazon for a few quid) so not much financial outlay to give it a go, and if it doesn't work for you, not much is lost.

Sorry to hear that @Taysonic hopefully this is a fresh start with a new "normal" cycle for you, look after yourself over the next few days!

Got my peak last night so thinking ovulation is today as all other signs seem to be pointing that way, almost dreading being back in the tww because i know it sends me a bit mad!

I am going to start cycle 2 of TTC in May trying for my second one. 2 days late on period this month but got a negative in the morning so waiting for AF

Urgh I think I have found my peak. It’s just really weak this month and I barely have any EWCM. Does that point to an anovulatory cycle, do you think? It’s possible that I’m just really well hydrated so the tests aren’t as accurate, but the lack of EWCM isn’t great, is it 😫

Sometimes you have EWCM in the cervix without noticing. A friend said she barely had any but her doctor said there was a lot, she just didn’t notice it 🥰

@FigPigyou could always use conceive plus/fertility lube as they act as more ewcm...to up your chances of conceiving but i second @BerrieSweetsometimes we have loads but its high up and not discharged as much/discharged slowly x

Oh thank you guys! That’s made me feel a lot better. We already use Conceive Plus so hopefully covering all bases. Thank you again!

Thanks @Taysonicthats useful to hear! This is going to be my first cycle trying - literally finished my period yesterday so here we go…..! Is everyone using anything like SMEG or every day or every other day DTD?

@FlyHighSky72 I'm on CD3 but plan on trying SMEG this time. This'll be cycle 3 TTC #2. What about you?

We’re doing SMEP this time. We’ve roughly done it previously but not the 3 days in a row bit. Fingers crossed!

Thanks @FigPigand @SureLookim not sure how hubby will feel about it if I say I’ve got a plan for how often we should DTD….sort of removes the romance a bit!

@SureLookI'm exactly the same as you.. CD3 of cycle 3 TTC#2, also trying SMEP this month!

@FlyHighSky72 my DP says we should be having sex every day from the second my period finishes until I get my period again 😂😂 I'm not sure how long that enthusiasm is going to last!

@Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate cycle twins! How long are your cycles normally? Mine are all over the shop since my MMC.

The first months I wouldn’t mention for my DP either for the same reason 🥰 Now it’s month 5 TTC and my DP knows my daily temperature, which consistency my discharge has and initiates DTD my fertile days because we just want it to happen 😂 and I don’t like to initiate DTD hehe so It makes it easier hehe.. I don’t think it takes the romance out of it (ok maybe some days haha) but It’s something very sexy about him taking responsibility as well and not having to be alone in the relationship knowing and planning everything ❤️ All the testing and temping is already enough 😂

You're dead right @BerrieSweet it's a lot for us to take on so them initiating it does help!

Yes!! ❤️

Haha @FigPigI can see that! Makes sense @BerrieSweet- Im sure I’ll get there! This is cycle 1 for me - stupid question, is this day 1 or day 6?

There's no stupid questions here @FlyHighSky72 CD1 is the first day of your period so you would be CD6 now 😊

@SureLookroughly 24/25 days since I came off the pill. First time tracking BBT and OPKs this month too. With #1 and my CP it happened first time so worried I'm too old (for me and my eggs) now!

Thanks! There we go then cycle 1 and day 6 for me then!! @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolatedo you mind me asking how old you are and how old your DD/DS is? I’m 37 so a bit worried

@Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate my last two have been 25 & 27 days. I'm properly tracking with OPKs this month. Exact same again! My DD & MMC were first try. I'm 37. How old are you?

@FlyHighSky72 I go back and forth on how useful I find temping, sometimes I like it and sometimes it really stresses me out. I always think I may give it a break and then I carry on anyway 🙃.

We're DTD every other day from CD7 to CD21 so in theory we've got it all covered, so there's no necessarily a need to track everything but I still do... may give it a break after this month as I'm finding it all a bit much tbh.

Also @SureLook , demonstrating my immaturity here, I'm really sorry but SMEG made me snort laugh.

@FlyHighSky72@SureLookI'm 35 and my DS is 4. I know it happens later for lots of people, it's just my own fertility I question as I'm an overthinker!

Thanks @AlbatrossSociety! Good luck @Chocolateeggsarebetterthannormalchocolate