How long TTC?

StaceyS123 · March 2012

How long have all of you been TTC? I got a visit from AF this morning, so we will be starting our 6th month. I really thought this one was the month it would happen for us, but guess not.

Does any have some tips on temperature charting? I'm still trying to get the hang of it. I didn't have the best luck using OPKs, but it's probably because I only used them once a day rather than more.

MandaBug0723 · March 2012

We have been trying since December. IDK much about temping yet, sorry! I'm still learning about it and OPK's myself. GL to you hun!!

fleursfish · March 2012

Morning!

We have been TTC for 2 months now. Last month I only used OPKs and charted CM (we've been practicing NFP for about 8-9 months, but only based on CM). This month I started to temp so I would know more about my body. I've been able to temp daily, but DH is really annoyed with the beeping of the thermometer. Instead of setting my alarm and getting up slightly earlier than him, I find myself sleeping until his alarm and letting him get out of bed before I temp (which then makes me have to really hurry to get ready for work!)

As for OPKs, I tested in the mornings last month, and switched to twice a day this month. I do the morning and late afternoon. A lot of people here say they catch their surge in the afternoon, so if you've only been using them in the morning you might want to try more than once a day or change the time. Good luck to you!

StaceyS123 · March 2012

Oh, sex isn't a problem for us. I'm just trying to get some ideas of how other people are tracking things. There's so much out there, and everyone seems to tell me something different.

+easye+ · March 2012

jessuhmarie:
Sounds like you know what you're doing wrong. Read the tutorials on fertility friend.
FYI, those won't get you pregnant.. only sex will. I would have more sex and make sure you're temping/using OPKs properly to see if you're ovulating and when

You mean all my posting on TB is for NOTHING Jessuh?! Damn!

OP, we're in the TWW for our 4th cycle. Good luck!

marianitamr · March 2012

I would recommend reading the book: "taking charge of your fertility". It has tons of valuable information about charting and fertility.

SaraSmile19 · March 2012

Trying since our wedding last July, but I was diagnosed with PCOS shortly after. I just started using OPK's twice daily this cycle, my sleep is too erratic for BBT charting.

MissGOP · March 2012

This is our 9th month, 10th cycle (I tend to have short cycles).

I've actually found temping and charting to be pretty easy for me. What part of that are you struggling with?

KansasFarmMomma · March 2012

This is our first cycle TTC since DS was born. It took more than a year to get pregnant the first time so we are trying early for #2.

Emily&Chad · March 2012

Pretty sure I'm starting my period today which means I'm now in my 12th cycle/12th month of TTC. Just make sure you're taking your temp at the same time each morning and plug it into Fertility Friend. Let the program do the work for you. Try doing OPKS once in the morning and then maybe at lunch time or later afternoon. Until you get the hang of it and learn your body it would be best to have sex every other day to make sure you hit your fertile window. Good luck!

Toriables · March 2012

In the 2WW of 8th cycle. Good luck!

schuebja · March 2012

We're on cycle 8 (month #9). The PP have excellent advice!

+easye+ · March 2012

jessuhmarie:
+easye+:
jessuhmarie:

FYI, those won't get you pregnant.. only sex will.

You mean all my posting on TB is for NOTHING Jessuh?! Damn!

OP, we're in the TWW for our 4th cycle. Good luck!

No, posting on TB will def get you KU!

musicalsilver · March 2012

Cycle 4, heading into month 9.

McFelix5711 · March 2012

Cycle 4. Not temping because I just can't get the hang out of it (even with the thermometer next to my bed I hit snooze, then when I finally get up I go straight to the bathroom and forgot to take my temperature). However I haven't tried that hard either... But I am using OPKs, this is my 2nd cycle using OPKs.

shellb1978 · March 2012

Been trying since our wedding in September 2010, this is our 13th month charting.

Sounds like the other ladies gave you some good advice already.

happilyeverafterxo · March 2012

We are going on 21 months...it will be 2 years in July. Ugh.

MumMum2O · March 2012

Been trying since January and now starting cycle #4. I just temp first thing when I wake up. It's not the exact same time (6:50-7:10) but close enough. As for OPK's I use 2nd MU and then test again in the evening. I tend to catch the surge with the 2nd MU. Some surges only last 12 hours so if you're not testing twice a day you might be missing it.

CNYBride05 · March 2012

We've been trying for 6 months, 5 cycles. Got pregnant on cycle 4 and then miscarried.

I echo everyone else re charting - read TCOYF and GL!

Shayliz · March 2012

18 months.

beth9409 · March 2012

tairairat:
This is our 7th cycle, 10th month of TTC.

Same here.

stacey2345 · March 2012

In the 2WW of cycle 5 (only second cycle charting). Keep your chin up, I felt like this was our cycle but feel like AF is coming. I def recommend doing the courses on FF to hep you get the hang of charting! GL!

ajetter · March 2012

We've been trying for #2 since Nov '11, but just coming to the end of our third cycle. Hoping this is the one.

budgirl007 · March 2012

8th cycle 6th month and DS was conceived on cycle 1 so I'm having a hard time learning how to be patient lol! I temp whenever I wake uo and I've caught O every time since starting 2 cycles ago. I'm up at 630 on weekdays and whenever on weekends. I also do opk's 2 times a day because my surge is so short! GL and hang in there!

Mylittlebee20 · March 2012

We've been TTCing for 2 cycles now.

I don't have many tips, sorry. All I can tell you is that the FF video is very helpful!

holly321 · March 2012

7 months. I got pregnant in November and miscarried in February. So this is my first cycle trying again. And it looks like we need to TTA for 2 months due to possible hand surgery I need.

lauriemel · March 2012

8 cycles here!

mrskitton · March 2012

TTC for 13 months and getting no where fast Wink

nyc7781 · March 2012

Since October .....

kmmpbj09 · March 2012

5 months, 4 cycles

Temp at the same time every day. Fertility Friend is a helpful tool for charting. I use OPKs twice a day (6am, 4pm) from around CD 10 until I get a sustained temp shift. Also, if you haven't read it already, Taking Charge of Your Fertility is an excellent resource. Good luck!

lisaf40 · March 2012

8 months of TTC for us. This month I started using the CBEFM so we will see if that helps us at all!

kat1221 · March 2012

2WW cycle 5.

FF is a great way to learn how to chart and TCOYF is a great book and I highly recommend it!

Good Luck!

GermanGirl2007 · March 2012

Emily&Chad:
Pretty sure I'm starting my period today which means I'm now in my 12th cycle/12th month of TTC. Just make sure you're taking your temp at the same time each morning and plug it into Fertility Friend. Let the program do the work for you. Try doing OPKS once in the morning and then maybe at lunch time or later afternoon. Until you get the hang of it and learn your body it would be best to have sex every other day to make sure you hit your fertile window. Good luck!

FFS Em.....CD 1 for me too. So I agree with everything you said.....including the part about being on cycle 12.

Twinkie0612 · March 2012

I went off BC last august and we just started cycle 9 today. However, I have only been temping 8 cycles and we only had what I would consider good timing for 5 cycles.

bridge2005 · March 2012

We've been trying 8months/10cycles. I have short cycles.

jteneback · March 2012

We are on our first cycle for #2, but DD took 12 cycles to conceive. We have no known fertility issues. I tempted for many cycles and used OPKs for some as well as pre-seed. I would say we had good timing 9 out of 12 cycles. Sometimes it just takes some time.

McAllie5 · March 2012

We've been TTC since DS was 6 months old (for 4.5 months). I've been charting and trying to catch my O, but so far it looks like I haven't yet at all. I still haven't gotten a postpartum period.

dmwbqb · March 2012

This is only our first cycle TTC after I had my Mirena out in February. I feel like AF is on the way, so we may be on to cycle 2 here soon.

I started temping and using OPKs right out of the gate. I caught the surge on this cycle somehow... I only tested 1x/day at about 4:30p when I got home from work.

Like PPs have said, the courses on FF are really helpful.

jbrennan312 · March 2012

ttc since 7/2011

TofuMama7 · March 2012

I'm in the 2ww of my second cycle trying to conceive baby #2. I don't really have any advice on temping, it stressed me out so I only did it for about a week. There are lots of gals on here who are experts, I hope you get some good advice, good luck to you!

kellyrn9956 · March 2012

Over 3 years.

I would read Taking Charge of Your Fertility. It will help you understand charting.

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