How Long...

So I am not sure if this has been done recently, and I am sure it has been done before but:

1. How long have you been TTC?

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?

4. Any tips you would like to share?

Re: How Long...

1. This is our first month "officially" trying

2. Just kind of going with the flow. Charting dates, but trying not to make DH too crazy. He works nights so we will see how this goes for the first few months.

3. Using couting dates and CM(ewwwww...!!)

4. I don't believe that I have been trying long enough to give advice, but best of luck to all...I will just steal all of your helpful advice!!

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Opps I forgot to reply to my own post


1. We are not trying yet. Going to start in January after our one year anniversary. DH graduates from his police academy in Dec.

2. I am going to try really hard to just have fun, and not chart, temp, check CM, etc... We will see how long that last. I think I can hold out at least six months.

3. I just check CM for now to determine my O. I know that I should temp to be more accurate.

4. None yet. You ladies are so helpful. I feel like I learned so much already.

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This is our first month of throwing caution to the wind, we only bd once around the time I think I O'ed. I already have one DC. If it didn't happen this month, next month I may get more aggressive and use an OPK. This month I paid close attention to CM, that's it.

Re: How Long...

1. We have been trying for 15 months.

2./3. I use a CBEFM and have just started infertility treatments (Clomid, progesterone, and estrogen this cycle.

4. Just keep your heads up and know that this could be a long road....but we'll get there.

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1. How long have you been TTC?

3+ months but only 2 cycles

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?
3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?

first month after BCP we just BD'd but then i had a realllly long anovulatory cycle so now i chart BBT, CM, and use OPK to see if i am Oing...i *think* that I O'ed this cycle but havent had enough days to confirm temps. i also took 55mg of soy isoflavones CD6-10

4. Any tips you would like to share?
havent been around long enough... just don't expect to be all normal right away after BCP.. for some it happens, but for many of us it doesnt.

Re: How Long...

1. Haven't started yet, but will very soon.

2. what ever happens happens from this point until we actively start trying.

3. Just bought Pre-natals and a basal thermometer so i can track O

4. Hmmm...from what I read deep penetration helps (positions like doggystyle and missionary are best) After BD keep your legs in the air or against the wall for 10 mins to keep the little fishy's in there lol, take pre-natals with 400mg or more each day, and just be positive, sorry if it was TMI lol)



For everyone!!!

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC?

5 months, but I was sick 1 month so we technically really tried for 4 out of the 5 months

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?

The first month we just went with the flow. This past month I temped, used OPKs, observed CM, and used preseed twice.

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?

I temped.

4. Any tips you would like to share?

Temping is very helpful to learn your cycle. And I learned a lot by reading "Taking Charge of your Fertility."

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC?

We will be starting this fall!!!!!!!!!!!! We're house hunting and hoping to find a house first.

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?

I'm going to try and stay aware of my body changes, etc. but we will likely just be having fun and BD'ing at first. I will be coming off the pill after being on it for 10+ years so I'm not expecting to be 'normal' so fast

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?

I will probably just observe for the first 2 or 3 months since I really have no idea when I will ovulate after coming off the pill. I plan on using OPKs eventually but not so thrilled with the idea of temping since I like to sleep LATE on the weekend. I feel like if I woke up earlier on the weekend to take my temp I would never fall back asleep

4. Any tips you would like to share?

Just lots of to everyone! and I hope we can all reunite on the pregnancy boards VERY soon!!!!!

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC?
This is our first month actively TTC. We just werent being careful 2 months previously.

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
OPK's. First +OPK on CD15

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?
OPK's


4. Any tips you would like to share?
Just going with the flow. You ladies have been very helpful! Hoping for a short stay for all!

Re: How Long...

1. DH an I have been ttc since mid Feb.
2. We were going with the flow for the first few months. The last three we used OPK's
3. Just using OPK's and monitoring CM
4. Tip are to take your vitamins, limit your caffeine, and to lay in bed for a 1/2 hour after BDing. Worked for me I am 5 weeks today.

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC? First month that we're officially trying, but we're still not pulling out all the stops!

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens? Just having fun right now, BD'ing every other day the week I believe I'm O'ing.

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"? CM.

4. Any tips you would like to share? Well I'm new at this so real tips yet, but I will say to try to relax and enjoy the ride, at least in the beginning. That's what we're trying to. I don't want this to feel stressful, which is why I'm not using OPKs right now.

Message edited 8/13/2009 11:37:15 AM.

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC?
This is our 2nd cycle.

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?
We BD every other day and I check my CM and CP. I don't want the added pressures of OPKs or temping, but if we're not successful this month I may use an OPK next month.

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?
Checking CM and CP.

4. Any tips you would like to share?
I really don't have a lot of tips, but I personally try to remember that everyone is different and I can't compare myself with others. Some of us get PG right away and for others it takes a long time. I'm just trying to go with the mantra that everything happens for a reason and we'll be blessed with a baby when it's right.

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Message edited 8/13/2009 10:30:53 PM.

Re: How Long...

1. How long have you been TTC?

This is our first month---I am sure everyone can tell from all my questions in the past few days :)

2. Are you actively trying (temping/charting,OPK's etc..)?
Or are you just having fun BD'ing and whatever happens happens?

A combination of OPK's and just seeing what happens for now.

3. What methods are you using to determine "O"?

OPK's

4. Any tips you would like to share?

Since we are just starting, I really have not tips. I know I already had my pre-TTC appointment with my OB/GYN which covered some testing for both myself and DH and a meeting with a genetic counselor, taking a multi-vitamin, additional folic acid pill, sticking to a healthy diet and just trying to not stress and relax!

good luck and to all!!!!

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1. This past cycle was the first one we were really like ok, lets make a baby...but since January we were not not trying. Just not actively trying.

2/3. Prior to now, we were just BDing and seeing what happened. Starting with this cycle I'm actively going to watch for when I O. Last month, DH actually had a better idea of when I O'd than I did. I did just order OPKs though so I get more reasons to POAS this month!!

4. Being new I don't really have any tips for anyone else yet. I am just going to try to not stress over it all too much (yeah right good luck with that one ).

to us all!!!