hello all... nice to know it's not just me who's busy obsessing doing my research on TTC... I have a Zita West book, and tons of googling...
Pollyanna, every other day should be enough according to most sources, some say everyday better at fertile time, but that's provided that your DH has a reasonably high sperm count (they can get a little depleted if too much action too often every other day supposed to be better to get them at peak potency!). Who knows just try as much as you're comfortable with and all should work out fine, if not this month, then next or the one after. That's what I'm telling myself, and occasionally, just occasionally, I believe it
Oh, and I also read not enough isn't great either, the little swimmers get a bit stale if you don't make room for new ones every few days... this from the Zita West book -- she says you need to make sure to have enough swoi at non-fertile times for this reason, and also to remember that it is fun, not just duty...
So it's all a case of a happy medium...
I am so confused this month -- OPK sticks all still stubbornly negative, so maybe no chance for me... but will keep on trying in case it's a bad batch and they're just wrong.
Spottysox, it's so horrible waiting for ERPC or things to happen naturally for me it all started full-on the morning I was booked for surgery. A lot of pain and a lot of blood (sorry if tmi, but I know most of us found it helpful knowing what to expect) and the consultant said absolutely to go ahead with the op as that can continue for some time. I was 11 weeks not sure how far along you were, I imagine at different stages it's a different story, so this may not be helpful. The miscarriage association says either way there's really no difference, though it seems from anecdotal evidence of posts on here, it's often quicker to get started again after ERPC than natural, but really depends what you feel most comfortable with and that's different for everyone. I wanted to start again as soon as possible, tried, but then shortly afterwards realised it was all too much too soon and better to wait for one first. Be kind to yourself, it's a really horrible emotional rollercoaster to go through. And we all relate to your wanting a baby NOW -- it feels like it's all I think about.
Unbuffy the image of that cartoon has made me chuckle... that could so well be most of us!!
liahgen I'll have all the chocolate ones please! Can't believe no-one else took them! Yummy -- but can I have a few of the calories please... still a bit on the light side (I know, I'm odd, am I the only one here who lost weight whilst pg...?)
northlondonchoclover, RunForTheHills, yogamat, sunburntats, NoShouting, Slimyak, Gi1da, Tigerbear and Allthe8s all at the top of the list and CD past UCL... need some BFPs to inspire us all... anyone?
waves to everyone else