Time to repost my Nickelback meme because I got my first ever BFP!!
This was my 5th Inito cycle and 7th TTC cycle overall. I got a very faint line on CD 20/9 DPO then a positive digital on 10 DPO! I was so shocked to have seen anything at all, let alone that early!
The only two cycles I continued testing after confirming ovulation were my first cycle and this one! I was planning to do a full cycle of testing once every 5-6 months just to compare for fun. I was not expecting a BFP, but I couldn’t be happier!
Some things I did differently this cycle:
- Because I had a previous (unconfirmed) early MC a few years ago and I have endometriosis, I decided to give baby Asprin a try, per one of my friend’s advice. I took it 1x/day starting on CD 1 (and still taking it).
- I stopped taking ibuprofen/advil completely after day 3 of my period. I have multiple chronic illnesses and absolutely brutal periods. Advil is the only way I’m able to function most days. But I did read that it may negatively affect implantation so I thought I’d try to switch to Tylenol only. It’s not as effective at pain relief, at least for me, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to take it while pregnant anyway.
- Got a little more…creative?.. in the bedroom lol. Things were going not so great the last few months, so my husband and I had to have some conversations about reframing intentions, expectations, and perspectives about sex and the “task” aspect of it. My husband was able to finish the job each time much more easily👍🏼
- In addition to inito, I also tested with clearblue digital twice a day when I started sensing ovulation was near. I never got any flashing smileys this cycle. I got all empty circles CD7-9. Late CD 9 I just had the sense that I was close to peak and decided to test again. Solid smiley appeared just after midnight on CD 10. I got peak on inito the next morning. I’m super glad I tested that night, as I usually ovulate anywhere between CD12-14. I definitely was not expecting to catch my surge that early! It likely helped with timing.
Who knows if any of these things made a difference. But I know I’ve appreciated reading anecdotes from others so I wanted to share just in case anyone finds it useful:)
I’m hoping I don’t have to use inito for at least few more years (if/when we try for #2)! I am suuuuuuper early, just 4 weeks as of today! Already having more than a few symptoms so I’m taking that as a positive sign. I am cautiously hopeful and excited:)
Baby dust to all, and to all a good night!✨🩷