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My husband and I are going to try to BD every other day this cycle. Is every other day enough to catch ovulation? We kind of thought that if we did it every other day it might take the stress out of worrying about ovulation because you're bound to have enough sperm in there with that much frequency. Still gonna do the OPK just so I can have an idea of when to start my TWW.

@Cole: The scientist in me should like the idea of data collection. The problem is knowing that I get super nauseated and have sore boobs before my period has not helped me, I still think I have a chance.

Hi ladies!

Cycle Day: 7
TTC Cycle: 2
Ovulation Date: ?
POAS Date: Oct 17
Baby #: 2
What's up this month: This is my second cycle post Mirena. I had a shorter cycle last month so I'm not sure what will happen this month. Not using opks or anything. Just hoping we can BD during the fertile window and see what happens.
For Fun: What are you (or your LO) dressing up as this year for halloween? LO is going to be a fireman. He didn't enjoy his costume last year, so this year we are going for simple and comfortable. He's wearing fireman pajamas, fireman boots, and a fireman hat he already owns. He will be excited about candy this year since he knows what it is.

@jhd: Welcome to the group I think your little fireman's outfit sounds adorable and smart!!

Ok, I know it isn't even October yet...but what is self control anyway? Am I crazy or can you see something here?

@msmilkshake: definitely a line! Congrats!

Thank you! I had a good day at work and thought I'd try a test. I hope this is good luck for all of us!

@msmilkshake: that's a really clear line! Congratulations! What dpo did you test? Have you told your SO yet? I always like hearing how ppl tell their men - helps me stay positive. Congrats again! X

Also, @Tionn3 nothing different this month, except apparently good luck!

@Banana330: woohoo!

I had very minor ovary-ish pain and then had one quick, small gush of red blood (sorry tmi). I've never bled with ovulation before that I recall but I'm assuming that's what it was? So weird. I'm over weird!

@Banana330: Whoop whoop!
@Cole: I've only had that happen once before, the second cycle we were trying I believe. It was bright pink-tinged EWCM basically. I read that it's a really good sign for fertility!

I'm over 'weird' too!!!

@msmilkshake: congrats!
@banana330: nice!

@OurEastAndWest: hormones, ugh. Haha. Mine have been a roller coaster ride lately, my poor husband. Fingers crossed tomorrow is a big old day of nothing for you.

Afm, finally started my period two days ago (in my head it was taking forever) I'm starting to feel a little hopeful and excited for this month to try again so I guess that's good! And cooler temps outside are making me happy, I love fall.

@OurEastAndWest: haha aren't hormones the best? I know what you mean though, 12dpo is usually when I see my temp drop and af follows. Don't count yourself out yet though. I know when I got my bfp back in February (that later ended in a m/c), I was soooo moody that whole week. I remember thinking that AF must be coming any minute because I hated the world lol

@Petitduck: I agree with you - AF just showed for me 4 days ago and usually I'm still in a blah mood but for some reason this month, I feel more excited about trying again. Hopefully this is our month!

Sorry if this is too personal or has already been talked about (I'm pretty new to the poas boards) but I was just curious what bd schedule you all follow (or try to follow)? The first few months we were everyday during my fertile window and last month we tried SMEP. I'm not sure if I should switch it up to every other day or keep doing what I'm doing. Do you all stick to the same plan every month or switch it up?

You guys! I tried acupuncture yesterday for the first time! I started going to see if it would help me relax and stay stress free. I also asked her if it could help with my moderate cramping during my period and the spotting I have 1 -2 days before my period, and she said it can take a couple cycles of acupuncture, but that it should help. I think this will be a helpful distraction when my TWW (TWW from hell) comes up!

@BeatlesFan629: I too have read and heard that every two days during the fertile time is better for sperm. Every two to three days leading up to that would be good too. I have tried it each way, no luck yet, but eod was far easier. This mostly was from a documentary on YouTube from the BBC called "the great sperm race".

@BeatlesFan629 - so in theory I like the every other day thing, but sometimes it doesn't quite work out like that and it's like every 2-3 days. I try to track ovulation, too, so that we can time it to a positive opk. I had a miscarriage in July so since then my cycle has been a bit shorter, but I'm not sure if it will stay that way so I always feel like doing every other day or two keeps me covered in case I ovulate earlier/later than I'm expecting.

@BeatlesFan629: I liked it! I went to a community based clinic where they treat multiple people at the same time (so much cheaper, only $20), it was just a big room with dim lights and nice music and good smells with big reclining chairs that you sit in with blankets. The acupuncturist talked with me about my concerns, and then she placed the needles and let me relax. It was definitely relaxing, and just being able to chill for an hour in a dark room was nice. I'm going to try to go once a week for the next 3 months and see how it goes. Are you seeing someone privately?