Hubby and I are in month 4 of TTC. Our plan of attack this time around? BD every day around my potential ovulation. I gave us an 8 day window. We're at the 'hump' day (no pun intended) of this window - day 5 - and we are both pooped!
Any advice on how to keep things spicy and romantic when we're both tired and running on empty?
GOLD / wonderful olive / 19030 posts
so hard, we did the same thing! I would still try to make it spontaneous if you can, yes you know it's going to be that day, but what about int he morning before work, or surprise him before he gets home with a cute outfit and dinner? Anything to make it not seem routine. Good luck!
cherry / 147 posts
Are you charting or using OPKs? This might help you target what are the prime days to BD.
coconut / 8681 posts
We did the same thing and it was definitely exhausting! I second the idea of changing up WHEN you BD. That definitely helps 
wonderful pomelo / 30692 posts
We tried to do that too and only managed 3 consecutive days! Luckily I ovulated early that month so we were able to stop early, haha!
My advice is to spice up the times you have sex. Don't always do it right before bed. Try jumping your man as soon as he (or you) get home from work! Or wake him up in the morning one day.
Good luck to you!
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
We BD'ed 12 days in a row (with I think skipping one day out of pure exhaustion) during the cycle we got our BFP. Like pps have said we'd get each other going at diff times of day, not necessarily at night, and not necessarily just in our bedroom either!
grapefruit / 4703 posts
Haha maybe read some 50 Shades of Gray? Or take a day off - sperm can live a couple days
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
@mrsjyw: wow!! That's A LOT of days!! Hubby and I BD a week straight during our second cycle and we were pooped!
pomegranate / 3398 posts
We've changed to every other day because every day was just too much. Plus sperm can last more than a day so every day really isn't necessary.
If you can keep at it good for you!
GOLD / wonderful apricot / 22646 posts
@Alivoo01: it was exhausting!! i have long cycles and we were using the monitor for the first time and it gave me high fertility days for 9 or 10 days straight! :T... then had my 2 peak days, so we made sure to cover ourselves, luckily the work paid off! 
coffee bean / 42 posts
Ladies! Thank you all for the tips.
@serendipty: We have used OPKs in the past, but decided to save the money this month and try something new. I've had positive OPKs on CD20 and 25, which is why I gave us about a week window.
Neither of us are complaining...yet. Just trying to keep it fun and keep the pressure of trying to get pregnant off of our minds.
apricot / 348 posts
@Trailmix: Hahahaha!
We have been going more 36 hour route rather than every 24, and that has really helped, because the time of day varies, so I would agree with others' suggestions to change it up a bit. Also? How about dinner out followed by a nice glass of wine and relaxing in the tub for a while? Some chill time always helps me when I'm feeling tired and kinda over the trying phase of TTC...
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