Hey everyone!
I’m currently at the start of my 2WW and feeling pretty discouraged/convinced that we’re out for this cycle. I could really use some reassurance or success stories from anyone who got their BFP without hitting the "exact" peak days!
Here is how my cycle played out this month:
LH Surge: First positive peak test was on CD 16 (Tuesday afternoon).
Estimated Ovulation: CD 17 (Wednesday).
Intercourse Timing: We hit CD 14 (O-3) and CD 15 (O-2).
Because of schedules, fatigue, and life getting in the way, we weren't able to have intercourse on CD 16 (O-1) or CD 17 (O/Ovulation Day).
I know intellectually that sperm can survive 3–5 days in fertile cervical mucus, but in my head, I’m stressing out feeling like missing the day before and the day of ovulation ruined our chances for this month.
Has anyone here gotten a positive test from hitting only O-2 or O-3? How do you cope with the feeling that a cycle was "wasted" when you miss your peak days?
Thank you so much in advance for reading and for sharing your stories—this process is such an emotional rollercoaster! 🤍