For those of you that got a BFP this month...

Maddie753

I posted this on TTGP but wanted to repost it here

 Just wondering what you ladies did differently this month as compared to other months (pom juice, pineapple core, sex e/o/d vd e/d, etc)

Just curious

Thank you! And a happy and healthy 9 months to you all

bellabloo

Maddie753:

I posted this on TTGP but wanted to repost it here

 Just wondering what you ladies did differently this month as compared to other months (pom juice, pineapple core, sex e/o/d vd e/d, etc)

Just curious

Thank you! And a happy and healthy 9 months to you all

And please include symptoms!

DaniLovesPink

I did not chart my BBT, use OPK's regularly, time intercourse or take any supplements or purposefully make dietary adjustments solely for TTC.

I did join WW and start following that plan, I checked CM.

Malone81

Acupuncture!  it was my first cycle trying it!  no symptoms except feeling really lazy at the gym. I got my BFP at 9DPO

DaniLovesPink

Symptoms: hardly any.  I knew AF was late (I usually have an 8-10 day LP, with spotting starting at 8DPO, if not full AF), so when I was at 10DPO and no spotting, I knew something was up.  Not to mention, my CP was low and REALLY firm.  I had lightning crotch and REALLY sharp pain at 7DPO.

floridakat

We did IVF. I had no symptoms prior to my BFP that couldn't be attributed to the meds I was on.

pamela41208

i had a nice cocktail of fertility drugs and the dosage was higher this time around. 

honestly, though?  i wasn't feeling confident at all and it made my BFP that much more of a shock.  i didn't really notice any symptoms- my drug side effects always made me nauseous, tired and gave me sore tatas.  only this time, i get a baby our of it. 

spallmond

I started using an OPK this cycle and got BFP 14DPO

js297206

I did chart, use OPK's , check CM... but i did that every month. this month I did not use preseed, and i drank Cranberry pom. juice every day. You can look at my BFP chart in my siggy for intercourse timing.

Also this month DH & I were both Sick leading up & through O, (i was on antibiotics 10 days prior to O and DH was on them for Like 5 days before & 5 days after) I am not saying antibiotic helped, but that was unusual for us and different this month.

Symptoms, tender breasts and kind of feeling off in general. i actually thought I was getting sick again! Also i haven't gotten the massive breakout that i usually get before AF.

EASwimmer

um we were charting to see how my cycles were.  I had just started my second PP after DS.  I temped and charted CM I told DH that I might be O'ing but he didn't care and yes 11DPO BFP.  Wasn't what we were planning.  We wanted to wait but we are beyond thrilled!  It took 14months to conceive DS with Clomid.  This time seriously we had sex twice this month. 

skyejo

It was my first month TTC but here's what I did:

Charted my BBT, had a TON of sex ::points to chart::, used Pre-Seed since I never had EWCM, drank POM juice to thicken my lining, took B6 to lengthen my LP, laid with my hips slightly elevated for about five minutes after sex, cut out all caffiene one month prior to TTC, and cut out alcohol in the 2WW.

Symptoms: never in my life have I had AF cramps so I knew something was up when they started at 9 DPO.  I would wake up in the night starving and I was starving all day long--I still am. I was also pretty exhausted.

Good luck to you!

sillypit

I charted and used OPK's although I gave up on them and assumed I wasn't ovulating.  I kept taking my temperature and the night we conceived was a random night at home with DH, not planned sex for TTC.  I guess we just got lucky, a couple days later I said "hey look at that I did ovulate".

My #1 symptom was/is my boobs, I'm normally a 34B (barely and I've already had to buy 34C's, they're huge (for me) and very tender.  The only other thing was cramping, felt just like AF was coming which is why I waited to 15 DPO to test because I was convinced she was coming any day.

5ftsmall

This month was my first month trying so I didn't really do anything different.  However, I was charting my BBT, checking CM (which didn't really help this past month because I got a yeast infection right around O time), and I used preseed the one time we did manage to have sex during my fertile period.  I also used OPKs, but never got a positive.  Though it would appear that I did ovulate (wink, wink).

Symptoms...during the 2ww I had a lot of achiness in my abdomen with pin prick sensations every now and again.  My lower back ached so much that I was practically bending myself in half touching my toes trying to stretch it out.  Also, by the end of the day, my face felt like an oil field.  That's about it, though.

Maddie753

thanks ladies!! best of luck to you all

iheartstuart

I stopped having caffeine.

djfacemachine

I checked CM and made sure we had sex on EW days. I also added a B complex vitamin. My early symptoms were AF-like cramps and tender nipples.

eowynmn

I counted wrong (apparently?) and didn't use a condom...

hopingwaiting

I upped my dose of Clomid and started progesterone supplements after O.  I also took a bump break/vacation to take my mind off TTC that put me in a great mental state.  Symptoms before BFP: Sore boobs, fatigue (both could be the progesterone, though), and exactly one wipe of slight pinkish tinge around 9dpo that may have been implantation spotting.

yodasmistress

We transfered a bona fide genetically normal embryo.

floridakat:

I had no symptoms prior to my BFP that couldn't be attributed to the meds I was on.

NewSeaburyOct08

Go figure.... Got pregnant on the 1st month of 7 that I DIDNT chart! I did use OPK's though and we made sure to consistantly BD every other day from day 12-20. I also used preseed.... AND tried to relax more. I was getting obsessed with this whole TTC thing, although it is hard not to! Got my BFP at 12 dpo on Cycle #7.

Symptoms:

Sneezed ALOT

Normally I get cramps 8 days before my period and I didnt get ANY cramps this month until the day that it was due.

 Tender breasts.. felt like someone was pricking them with a needle! Very itchy also!

Heartburn

lynnmarie75

I was put on progesterone supplements and started thryoid medicine for some other issues I was having--after 7 months ttc, seems the progesterone may have made the difference for me.

symptoms- food smells were bothering me, which is the only reason I tested early (it felt exactly like when I was pregnant with DS).  Also, extra tired.

ashmin

What we did different: no alcohol in 2WW, drank green tea to increase CM, didn't use lube or saliva, drank pom juice after ovulation.

 Symptoms:  Exhaustion mid-afternoon, hightened sense of smell, no moodiness that I usually get with PMS

EMcW2005

I stopped charting and obsessing over CM and just let nature take its course.  Worked like a charm

irishjulybride

Hi,

  Baby dust to you... I had done clear blue easy fertility monitor for months... stopped doing that, started basic OPK tests, also had a HSG test on Jan. 10th.  Really didn't obsess since I was having the test figured this month was a wash.  However, the test cleans out your fallopian tubes and it has been said it makes it easier for the guys to swim.  So, I was shocked when I got a BFP..

Symptoms:  Cramping... still cramping which dctr says is normal. I am 4 weeks 3 days.  Really sore boobies, almost like pricks and itchy.

Hope this helps.  Good luck

Meg

lc&jw

After charting for 6 months, I finally got my body figured out well enough to get the timing right this month. That is definitely what made the difference. As in other months, I was also using OPKs, and avoiding caffeine and alcohol.

As for early symptoms, I had two days of exhaustion from 8-9 DPO where I was so tired I ended up taking a nap both days (very unlike me). I could also see from charting that my temps were higher than in previous cycles.

beachbaby117

We just were going with "if it happens then it happens".  Did not expect to get pg so fast!