Ive just been taking the nature's made prenatal from Walmart, but I feel like id prefer to take one that has folate instead of folic acid. Also I just realized it doesnt have choline and id prefer something that has it all! I just landed back here after a MMC unfortunately and once I heal from the procedure and get my cycle back id like to start up with a new prenatal I think! Theres so many options its quite overwhelming 😅
I am only a few months in, so I know i probably sound insanely dramatic but god I hate the TTC process.
The sex part is fine, not great not terrible. I have a history of pain with intercourse but it seems i’ve found a solution. Absurd amount of foreplay and massage and preparation. It makes any instance of intercourse a big ordeal. Quickies are impossible. So trying to do this every other day during fertile window is exhausting.
The worst part though is the testing of OPKs, thinking about every little thing all the time and keeping my life in limbo. Every two week wait I really struggle with the thought of going again another cycle. I already have one child and am convincing myself that’s enough.
Been taking these since ive been TTC. 5 cycles no luck yet. Wish me well, please!
Prenatal
Vitamin D
Folid Acid
Geritol (started 1 week ago)
Maca root (started 1 week ago)
Fish oil
L-lysine (only have 2 in there because Idk if i care about taking it enough lol. too many things to swallow already)
I’ve been tracking bbt and lh and had a noticeable lh rise and fall this cycle. However, the lh test was never a traditional positive (reached around a .5 ratio). I had signs of ovulation like egg white mucus, tender breasts, and one sided cramps. Today I had light spotting (about 2-3 dpo). Does pregnancy sound possible this cycle? Even with the lh test not being an actual positive?
Hi,
Myself (F30) and my husband (M36) have been trying to concieve since February (loosly) so around 5 months so far.
So far no luck, even though I know its only been 5 months, I just always thought I would get pregnant really quick as I'm quite healthy (career revolves around it). And some of my friends have got pregnant first time.
I had a casual call with a GP today about getting some blood tests as its been a while and I have been low in Vit DM/Iron in the past. He also advised me about getting pregnant, and said that ovulation LH strips are good but not always super accurate
He asked how many times we have sex a month and actually it's only on average 4-5x a month, only ever around my 'ovulation' time, which is when my period tracking app will tell me or/and my LH testing strips start to rise.
He said they (The NHS) recommend to have sex 2-3 days in the month/in my cycle. I actually never knew this but it is on their website!!
I thought whats the point because I wont be ovulating then, but I guess apps/testing strips aren't super reliable, so this helps cover all windows?
Getting some other thoughts, experiences would be very helpful - thank you
Thanks
Update: Also has anyone been on Clomid to help them get pregnant?
I’m curious how people are coping with disappointment with hearing other people’s news of pregnancy when trying to conceive? We’re on 7 months of trying to conceive our second and I feel like I am surrounded by friends and family getting pregnant almost immediately. I’m happy for them but there is a piece inside of me that’s deeply sad, angry, and frustrated. I’ve deleted my social media and tried to focus on being present with my family and coping with reading, journaling, exercise. I wish I wasn’t jealous, but I am.. I want to hear the news and not ball my eyes out (in private of course).
TTC for a year has made me lose all hope recently and I feel like I have no other goals in life....please help me feel inspired again. Besides becoming a parent, what other goals are you working on, what are you hoping to achieve in the next few months or what are you looking forward to?
Hi Everyone! I am 31F (PCOS and irregular periods) TTC since Feb last year. Tried multiple cycles of letrozole, 6th cycle worked but turned into weak pregnancy + d&c. I still had hope and tried 2 more letrozole cycle and no success. Now I finally gave up and waiting for my periods to arrive this month. After that I will be going for IVF finally. I am not sure if I am right or wrong. I am sad that nothing worked out and I need to spend a lot of my savings into IVF process but I have no other options. I just hope my IVF process would work. Funny that sometimes I think something magical happens and I get any good news and I don’t need to go through IVF. But anyways..
I am so demotivated and upset. I conceived cycle 2 of trying and it unfortunately ended in a chemical. I read so much that soooo many women conceived right after and felt soo demotivated and upset when I didn’t. I am now on cycle 2 after chemical and I know its nothing compared to years of ttc but when u finally get a positive, lose it quickly, then be told dont worry many many conceive right after, and you done.. it becomes so upsetting.
Those who have been trying to conceive for > 12 months.
How do you manage to keep TTC from stealing all your joy?! I feel like a shell of myself lately, I used to enjoy working out, cooking, hanging out with friends. I love traveling but that’s proving to be very hard to plan during fertility treatments. my life is measured in 2 week increments.
I can’t seem to find joy in things I used to like or the motivation to do anything extra. I swear I never used to be like this 😔
I know my situation is more fortunate than many here and I want to acknowledge that upfront. I already have one child who I got pregnant with on the first try. But I’m struggling and feeling completely unheard by my doctors and needed to find people who might get it.
TLDR: Two possible chemical pregnancies in 5 months, months of Mira hormone data showing unstable progesterone that my OB refuses to take seriously, and I’m too scared to pursue telehealth progesterone support without knowing if it could sustain an unhealthy pregnancy or cause more damage. Looking for anyone who has been through this.
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We’ve been trying for baby #2 for about 5 months. I use Mira to track my hormones daily and have been doing it consistently since we started.
Data:
My PdG (progesterone metabolite) zigzags dramatically throughout my luteal phase, dipping as low as 3-4 on some days and spiking to 12 on others, all within the same cycle
My luteal phase was only 8 days one cycle
I had a chemical pregnancy in June where my PdG spiked to 24, my highest ever, before dropping off
This past cycle my PdG hit 27.6 right before my period started, which from what I understand could indicate another chemical pregnancy
My LH surges have been consistent and ovulation is confirmed every cycle so that’s not the issue
I brought all of this to my OB with actual charts and data and she told me to relax and stress less.
Then I had a miscarriage- on my birthday no less right after I told my family.
When I followed up, a different OB basically shrugged and said it happens. One even told me I should be grateful I already have one child- which OF COURSE I am.
For context I started Zoloft last November and tapered off in March when we decided to start trying. I wanted to be off it before we began. I wonder sometimes if that played a role in everything since SSRIs can affect progesterone and luteal phase length.
I have months of detailed hormone data showing a clear pattern and I cannot get anyone to take it seriously at the office (3 providers) or even consider progesterone support. I was told to wait a year before they would do anything further.
I have so many questions and would love to hear from anyone who has been through something similar:
Has anyone else been dismissed like this and found a provider who actually listened?
For those who went to telehealth clinics like Wisp or Maven- did they actually review your hormone tracking data thoroughly or is it more of a quick consultation? I want someone who will really look at what I’m seeing in my numbers or even Columbia University clinic by us
My biggest fear with progesterone supplementation is sustaining an unhealthy pregnancy or causing additional fertility problems down the line. Has anyone had this experience or spoken to a doctor who addressed this concern directly?
If I go to an RE will they take Mira data or do they work from bloodwork?
For those who have taken progesterone support after a chemical pregnancy- did it actually help and did you feel confident it was the right decision?
I am not trying to over-medicalize something that might resolve on its own. I just feel like I have real data showing a real pattern and I deserve to have someone actually look at it. I’m scared of making things worse but I’m also scared of doing nothing.
As stated in the title, my period is 7 days late and every pregnancy test has been negative… I don’t have insurance atm so I’ve put off going to the doctor, but wondering if it’s time. My cycles are always 28 days, now I’m on day 35 and I don’t feel my typical pms symptoms either.
I had a MC in November, we’ve been trying since and this feels like torture…
I guess my question is.. what would you do? I have a scheduled appt with an obgyn on 9/1 (soonest I could find) but I’m wondering if I should go sooner or just wait this out until my period does start?
I just had an hsg done today. I was absolutely panicking for it. breathing so fast and about to cry. I took 600mg of ibuprofen beforehand but nothing else. I had virtually no pain. the speculum was the worst part by far. I honestly didn’t even know the catheter was in until she said “it’s almost done”.
I have always had pain with Pap smears. This was far easier for me than any Pap smear has been. I typically have a very low pain tolerance.
I want to be clear that I am not negating anyone’s painful story. I am curious why it’s so painful for some and nothing to others. Is it the providers technique or an anatomy thing? Truly I’m so sorry to those who experienced pain. I did want to share this story because I only saw horror stories online and it made me absolutely terrified, so I want to let people know that it’s not guaranteed to be painful.
Hi! 31F and have been TTC for about 11 months now with no success. Like a lot of people here I imagine, I've been pretty anxious about whether alcohol has affected my chances. When I first started TTC, I cut out alcohol completely, but after a few months of no luck I took my doctor's advice to live my life and drink until pink. I'm definitely more mindful of how much I drink now - typically no more than 5-6 drinks/week (and typically no more than 2-3 in a single night). Also for context - my husband and I have both had some tests done already. My follicle count and AMH levels are normal; his sperm count and motility/mobility are also both all good. I know it's not totally abnormal for it to take this long, but we've been surprised given our test results.
My question is if there is a way to know if alcohol is affecting my fertility. I take ovulation tests so I know I'm ovulating every month, and my period is fairly regular. My understanding is that ovulation and your cycle are impacted by alcohol, and that is what affects your fertility, but I'm wondering if you can have regular ovulation + periods and for alcohol to still be causing a problem.
I know there's lot of conflicting information and opinions out there but I would love anyone's insight!
period days are worse, you're depressed and there is nothing you can do right now. nothing to attach hope to
i have an HSG scan this friday, wish me luck
I got off birth control about 4 months ago, and I’ve had 3 periods since then, but I haven’t had any signs of ovulation yet.
When did ovulation return for you after stopping birth control? How long should I wait before being concerned that it hasn’t come back?
I graduated from here 2 months back back but had unfortunately had a MMC and will be going through a d&c procedure tomorrow. And now im back here, so scared thinking how long it’ll take again 😭 TTC is tough
Unfortunately had an early miscarriage (at 4 weeks and 4 days) confirmed on blood tests with my GP today. She suggested we could try again whenever we felt comfortable but I’m wondering what other people did.
Did you just use OPKs to work out when you ovulated again? Did you take your first day of miscarriage bleeding as the start of your cycle?
Looking for any assistance because I’m finding it all a bit confusing
TW: loss.
Lean PCOS.
I just feel so done. Aug 2024, positive but ended in MC. Aug 2025 was our first IUI, positive and ended in a tough MC. Took a few months break and here we are in Aug 2026, and agreed this would be our last IUI attempt before moving to IVF. After 10 days on letrozole, no follicle growth… multiple monitoring scans after 1 week and nothing. Now we have to make the decision whether we do the redose of letrozole and miss out on the next round of my clinics IVF if it doesn’t work, or just stop this cycle and begin birth control until the next IVF cycle comes around.
I’m young, healthy, and athletic, lean PCOS. Nothing other than the PCOS at this time explains struggle. It really sucks feeling like there’s nothing you can do.
I feel like ttc has turned into managing a pharmacy. Prenatal, coq10, omega 3, vitamin D, and who knows what else. Has anyone found an all-in-one conception support or fertility vitamin pack that simplified things?