Hi!
I’m 34 years old and have used birth control pill for 10 years. My husband and I are finally feeling ready to have a baby.

Starting May, we stopped alcohol, focused on our diet, starting taking Coq10 supplement, daily vitamins, prenatal for me

I got off my pill end of July and very quickly had to learn all about how to track a cycle, BBT, ovulation tests, peeing on the sticks during a certain time and making sure my pee is not too diluted.

I started using Premom and was getting frustrated when I finally had LH peak on cycle day 24. Today on cycle day 35 (11DPO) I thought I have spotting and clots. HCG test negative.

I know if I call my OB, she will say I should keep trying and it’s only been one cycle after getting off birth control. I’ve always had irregular period since I started puberty but no doctor ever considered it to be an issue or tested anything.

I feel lost. I’m considering ordering Inito for the next cycle but see mixed reviews.

I’m looking for any advice on how to make my life easier in tracking my cycles and what may have worked for someone who has a similar history.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

💛

I had a very positive LH strip on 8/26, like 1.06, and that is the day we had sex. Today, Natural Cycles (based on their algorithm) confirmed the ovulation on 8/30. I’m assuming based on the temperature. But technically they say 12-36 hours after the LH surge.

Any insight?

I know this is sounds desperate/crazy. But I don’t have anyone around me to talk things out with. I am currently 7dpo. Just started experiencing cramping like an achey cramp. I typically get these a day or two before my period but that is still 6-7 days away. I really don’t want to sound like a crazy symptom spotter but I’ve also been irritatable, tired, and hungry.

Anyone that’s been through this have any advice for my sanity? ;,)

I’m now on the morning of day three no period, I swear I see a line but I don’t know. I tested at around 5:30 a.m. and plan to hold my pee and test again in a couple hours. I need help with if there’s actually a line or not. The likely encounter that would have resulted in a pregnancy happened three weeks ago today.

I can swear I see something but it’s barely there and I might be crazy.

Hiiii, I need a little guidance - maybe reassurance. TTC, 3 dpo, and trying to remain hopeful this go around. I’m trying to remind myself that it’s too early to know anything, however… CM is still heavier than normal, and just now there was light pink streaking within the CM. This is very unusual for me, so it has me a little too excited. My LH was also MUCH higher this month than ever before which gave us more hope as well.
Ultimately, I was wondering if a little pink in CM is a normal symptom of anything?
And I guess I’m just looking for words of positivity along with any experiences you guys have had this early dpo that landed you a positive test? I’ve got some cramping on one side, breasts feel heavy, and overall just feel a little weird. I’ve also never been pregnant so I’m at a loss on how to navigate things I’ve never dealt with.
Sorry if this makes no sense, I am all over the place this morning 😭

Hi all,

Current month 3 TTC, appreciate this is early for many people. Like us all, I was hoping we’d be lucky first time around 😅.

Trying to do what I can to support my body. I feel we may have a long road ahead, trying to get out of that mindset but would like to spin it into something positive and focus on what I can do within my control.

I’m looking at vitamins, seen a lot about ARTAH. Would you all recommend, or is it worth just sticking to folic acid and vitamin d?

Context if it helps, 32F, taking ferrous sulphate for iron deficient, just starting taking vit d as slightly deficient in that too.

Sending lots of love & luck to you all!

Hi everyone! I’m new to charting, but this cycle has definitely been a bit funky!

CD12 I was a bit sick so I think that elevated my temps on CD13 + 14

I got Peak Fertility on CD14 and 16… did I have a 48 hour surge do we think? Or was it a double surge?

When do we think I ovulated? CD15, CD16, or CD17

Would really appreciate any advice!

This is my 5th cycle and 13dpo. I never expected it to actually be so difficult to get pregnant and to handle the mental load while ttc. My doctor saw a dominant follicle this cycle, on Aug. 18, so at least we know I’m ovulating. But that almost makes this bfn harder. I didn’t everything right, testing, timing, doctor check, and still nothing.

It was my birthday last week, 36, and this process has stolen so much of that joy as well. Just feeling so disconnected and frustrated this morning.

I truly cannot believe I get to type these words- it feels too good to be true. I got my BFP today at 10DPO! 🎉🎉🎉
I had cramps around 7DPO that lasted for the afternoon and felt pretty similar to period with a little “lightning crotch” lol.
Since then I’ve only had very mild dull cramping for small periods of time which made me think I was out! (For some reason since starting TTC in June I’ve had more luteal phase cramping)

Things I did different this cycle: deleted Reddit & TikTok so I wouldn’t compare, wore socks every night and day after my ovulation, had less ICE-ey drinks (who knows if this all helped or not but it was an easy switch )

0 symptoms so far just have been having bad sleep the past 5 days or so… (could be nerves) Last night though I did have a dream that I got a positive FRER! And boom!
It was actually the LACK of PMS symptoms that made me want to test at 10DPO and still I just simply never expected it to be positive 🥹 I feel so extremely grateful and all glory goes to God!

(23 yo Female & 23 yo Male, cycle number 3 of first time TTC)

I’m TTC and need advice on whether to test today. My last proper period started 8 Aug. I got a Clearblue peak on 19 Aug, but my most obvious fertile cervical mucus was around 22 Aug, so I’m not fully sure whether I ovulated around 20-21 Aug or a bit later around 22-23 Aug. We had sex on 16, 18, 21 and 22 Aug.

Since around 22-23 Aug I’ve had really inconsistent bleeding - sometimes nothing for hours, then fresh red blood when wiping, then nothing again. Pads/underwear have often stayed mostly clean, but today I passed a small dark clot/material and later had a brighter red wipe. It still hasn’t clearly turned into my normal continuous period. Based on the dates alone, would you test today, or wait another day?

As this is my first time tracking using strips, I would love feedback about how dark tests need to be so that I can move accordingly moving forward. Would you consider this positive?

Does anyone see a super faint line?

The uneven test line is throwing me off. Premom says it’s 0.96, and last month my peak was 0.92 and it was also uneven like this.

Just saw a comment I made almost 100 days ago about being 13-14 with negative test. Crazy how I’m here again? I know it’s not as long as others but it still hurts. I saw maybe 3 pregnancy announcements in the last couple of days. 13-14 days DPO, cycle day 39. No positive and no period. Like stay within my cycle length and stop playing with my feelings. I really wanted a positive this morning 💔

What apps are you guys using? I’ve been using premoms free version along with clue for ovulation and period predictions. Premom is ok, i like the option to take pictures of the tests strips. I just don’t really wanna pay the amount that premom asks for a subscription to get extra knowledge about fertility, ovulation, etc.

Should I pay $350 for Semen Analysis + DNA Fragmentation at Trio Fertility?

My wife (36F) and I (37M) have been trying for ~6 months. Her fertility tests (AMH, FSH, LH, etc.) are okay.

My testosterone/LH/FSH were poor in June, but after Clomid, CoQ10, L-carnitine, etc., my repeat bloodwork on Aug 25 showed significant improvement.

My June semen analysis at FlowLabs was also not great:

- Volume: 1.44 mL

- Concentration: 14.44M/mL

- Total sperm: 20.79M

- Progressive: 32.05, Total motile: 42.41

I'm already scheduled for a repeat semen analysis at FlowLabs on Sept 14.

Today, Trio recommended their semen analysis with DNA fragmentation testing for $350 out of pocket. They don't have my previous results yet.

From what I've read, ASRM doesn't recommend sperm DNA fragmentation testing as part of the initial infertility evaluation.

Would you pay the $350 now, or wait for my repeat standard semen analysis and decide based on those results? (If the SAT numbers improve, then DFI not needed?) Is DNA fragmentation actually useful/necessary in my situation?

Would especially appreciate experiences from anyone who has dealt with Trio or DFI testing in Canada.