https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:56:31 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-867593 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:47:37 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 867593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Claire.Peonies: We are only on cycle 2 TTC, but I know what you mean. We had a few friends who went off BC and got pregnant that month. Other friends who took a year (or longer). It's definitely one of those things that is just out of your control (which is really hard for me to deal with as a total Type A person). I was really hoping that we'd get pregnant round 1 and really let down when it didn't happen immediately. But I just have to keep in my mind my life mantra -- *it will all work out* and *gratitude*. I've also read that up to a year is normal for a healthy couple to conceive, so in the mean time, while we are working on the baby-making, I have to keep in mind all of the wonderful things we have going on in our lives and how thankful I am to have such a supportive SO, group of friends and the HB community. (Sorry for being so sappy on a Wednesday morning). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-867398 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:46:25 +0000 looch 867398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try not to put too much stock in the "numbers" that are out there. I got pregant on our first attempt at age 34 and delivered my son at age 35. The way I look at it, you have no way of knowing what your normal time to get pregnant is, it's not a thing that exists out there for you to baseline against. </p> <p>Best of luck, this community is great for support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-867322 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:17:20 +0000 regberadaisy 867322@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Welcome! I was 29 when TTC for #1, no none issues and it took us 9 cycles. Now we have a healthy beautiful LO who's almost 14 months!</p> <p>It's frustrating but it just takes time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-867317 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:15:55 +0000 pui 867317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Very normal. They say it takes on average 6 months for a healthy couple to conceive. Count your blessings that you have no medical issues getting in your way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-867012 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:28:50 +0000 pelikila 867012@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Absolutely normal. It took 11 cycles for me while charting and using OPKs with no medical issues. Up to one year isn't unusual, just frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-866942 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:04:10 +0000 Adira 866942@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely normal! I got pregnant our sixth cycle trying, but it can take up to year for some people who don't have any issues. And I was doing EVERYTHING - taking my temps, checking my CM, timing sex, etc. I had no idea why it took so long - it just does sometimes!</p> <p>I second the suggesting of joining the POAS board. Those ladies are AWSOME with the support! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-866821 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:23:17 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 866821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Claire.Peonies: have you joined a POAS board yet? Those girls are great support! I didn't my BFP till cycle 15 of ttc after one early MC at cycle 12. It can take time. My cycles are usually 28 days as well &amp; we followed the creighton method the month we got out BFP. Basicly we BD the moment there was fertile CM, didn't use opk's cause I knew I had been ovulating, &amp;didn't pay attention to my BBT during that time (I was still temping to maintaine my chart). </p> <p>Honestly it was super stressfull, I started relaxing the last couple months before my bfp. A few glasses of wine during the tww is just fine ;-) also anything else you can do to relax, massages, mani pedi, etc. GOOD LUCK! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-866794 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:51:46 +0000 hellobeeboston 866794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Claire.Peonies: hey... I have been in your shoes! It took us around 8 cycles to get pregnant (32 years old).... Right around 5/6 months I got really discouraged! You try to not get pregnant for a long time then when you want it, it doesn't happen right away!! I think the stress consumed me and hindered the process a bit. But who knows. The month I really redirected my energy to new things (new job) and started playing guitar (fun!) we got pregnant!</p> <p>Good luck! HB is a great place for helping through the TTC process! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-866731 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:14:51 +0000 lamariniere 866731@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I turned 30 right before my 1st was born. My first was conceived on about cycle 3 and my second more like cycle 5. I will have just turned 33 when #2 arrives.</p> <p>It can seem very very long when TTC, even when you know you don't have IF problems. The only method I used was tracking CM when TTC #2. I think I got confused on how it worked and when was the best time to BD. The month I really understood what to look for was the month we conceived. </p> <p>Good luck and stay positive.</p> <p>Edit: I hope no one takes my IF comment the wrong way. I can't even begin to imagine what it must be like to be facing IF problems. I think that anyone who has been through more than a few cycles of TTC with BFNs every time can become consumed and stressed by it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-866695 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:19 +0000 Mrs. PBJ 866695@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@alivoo01 thank you so much for your suggestions and advice! I guess I never thought about it that way before but you're right, baby making was portrayed to me as simple and uncomplicated. It wasn't until we started ttc conceive that I realized how much of a science it really is. I need to just relax and stop thinking something is wrong and enjoy our time left as just the two of us! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-865848 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:08:36 +0000 Alivoo01 865848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It took us 8/9 cycles to get pregnant with a sticky baby. Stress was a huge factor for me now that I look back it. Growing up, baby making was portrayed as having unprotected sex and BAM! Preggo!! Who knew there was a science behind it. Any how, once I attempted to minimize stress, things were easier for me. For us, the hubby and I picked up bowling on a weekly basis and picked up other hobbies/activities that we haven't done in awhile or wanted to try out. It was great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-865740 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:32:35 +0000 Mrs. PBJ 865740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh my gosh, I know exactly how you feel! We are on cycle number five and I'm getting so frustrated! I really honestly didn't think it would take this long. You're right about it cosuming your life! I feel like I have baby on the brain all day every day, and to make it worse my BFF and I started ttc at the same time because we wanted to be pregnant together and she got pregnant on cycle #1! After reading reviews and such I decided to purchase some opk's and I'm going to use those during this next cycle. I'm trying to stay calm, relaxed, and optimistic...while still being excited and supportive for my friend...definitely a juggling act! Who knows maybe cycle number 6 will be the lucky one!?!? :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861806 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:26:14 +0000 T.H.O.U. 861806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Claire.Peonies: a lot of bees here swear by acupuncture which could also help with the stress. If nothing else maybe the chiropractor and a massage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861746 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:41:14 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861746@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JHD. Thank-you so much. I hope that you get your BFP soon as well. Sending lots of kind thoughts and positive karma your way. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861662 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:16:25 +0000 jhd 861662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@claire.peonies AF came for me today too. i was also convinced i was pregnant this week b/c i had new pms symptoms i've never had before. :( this was just our first month TTC but i turned 30 this past december. it does feel like time is just ticking....<br /> i hope that you are able to get some time to de-stress despite your very busy schedule &amp; that you get your BFP very soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861574 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:38:51 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i am already feeling better. Thanks bees! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861568 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:36:37 +0000 Dandelion 861568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yeah, it's normal. Sperm have to get through a lot to get to that egg! You should look up the Great Sperm Race on Youtube. You'll then see why it's not so easy, even for totally healthy and fertile people! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861566 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:33:39 +0000 cascademom 861566@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It took us 4 cycles to conceive, totally normal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861561 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:23:51 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861561@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank-you for your comments and responses! I will have to work on the stress thing. Not conceiving is adding to my stress :) Will have to get my mind off of it. Any stress relieving tips? Yoga works for me when I can find time to do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861551 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:13:05 +0000 delight 861551@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Once I started TTC, it was all I could think about too! Luckily my Best friend was TTC at the same time, so I had someone to tall to. I didn't find HB until after I was pregnant. We conceived on cycle #5 (after a mc in cycle #2) so hopefully this is your month too! Best of luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861524 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:48:40 +0000 SweetMamaM 861524@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Totally normal, but also bear in mind that stress plays a role. Do your best to minimize stress where you can - I know that might be a little hard in your work role! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861495 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:21:48 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank-you for your response! I feel like my life has become consumed with this. I need to seriously start to realize that it is not up to me! Great piece of advice. Thanks :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861489 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:19:21 +0000 LindsayInNY 861489@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Claire.Peonies: Just posted on your wall too :) I'll be 30 in November. I've been charting BBT and using OPKs. Basically doing all that I can but realizing that it's not always up to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861484 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:16:19 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861484@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for your response! Yes, I am using OPKs and BBT charting.... Looks like I am ovulating. This is getting so frustrating. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861478 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:11:29 +0000 Bao 861478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think anything up to a year is normal. Are you tracking cycles at all as far as CM or using opks? That may help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-cycle-5#post-861474 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 14:08:35 +0000 Claire.Peonies 861474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hello Bees. </p> <p>I finally joined this website realizing that I didn't have a lot of female friend support during our journey of TTC. </p> <p>I am a medical pediatric resident. A lot of my friends are not thinking about starting a family at this time. Work hours can be strenuous. Stress level varies depending upon the month. I will be 30 in December, so time is ticking... </p> <p>I have been on OCP for 9+ yrs and my cycles have been ranging between 28 and 32 days in length. We are already headed to our 5th cycle of TTC. </p> <p>I was sure that I was pregnant this week, hoping to tell my husband (Liam) on Father's Day. Unfortunately my period came today. Is 4 months of TTC normal? Any advice? </p>