I haven't seen a thread on here for our situation, and a lot popping up for others, so I thought I would create one.
Let's get to know one another!
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect):
Cycle #:
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long?
Have you had any BFPs?
How long is your usual cycle?
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.):
Fertility Aids/Medications:
Do you track 2WW symptoms?:
How do you stay positive?
CD:
POAS date:
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
There is a pretty active TTC 6 months + Support group:
http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/ttc-6-months-plus
Unless you're talking specifically ONLY for those TTC #1?
grapefruit / 4028 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): Late 20s
Cycle #: 7 actively trying.
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? Yes, from January to July 2013, then Jan 2014 due to MC.
Have you had any BFPs? Yes, in November 2013. Ended in either a Chemical or Blighted Ovum (far enough along for BO, but never got to a sonogram) over thanksgiving weekend.
How long is your usual cycle? 28 days, but has been longer post-MC. Only on second cycle, though, so hopefully it goes back to normal soon.
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): OPKs
Fertility Aids/Medications: N/A
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Am going to start this cycle, though I am always aware and symptom spotting.
How do you stay positive? I don't. 
Some days are harder than others, but I keep trying to tell myself it will all be worth it when I have a baby.
CD: 14
POAS date: If my cycle is back to a normal 28 days, then Feb 5.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@locavore_mama: thanks! I participate in that one too. 
Recently, there have been threads posted for newbie TTCers, as well as those TTC for #2+, so I was hoping more would come out to play if they (we) had a group more geared towards their specific situations.
It also stemmed from a survey thread HolisiticMama posted about a week or so ago.
bananas / 9899 posts
@locavore_mama: Well to be fair that thread is huge now, so it might be time a new one started? Also yeah, I think @Crystal does mean TTC for #1 for this thread.
GOLD / wonderful pomegranate / 28905 posts
@Crystal: OK, when I was TTC 6m + I never participated in that thread so I didn't know if you knew it existed.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@locavore_mama: I really appreciate the response, just in case! The more places we can talk about it and have support, the better.
pear / 1846 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): 26
Cycle #: 6
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? A few months in 2012 maybe 3/4
Have you had any BFPs? Only ever seen the one line
How long is your usual cycle? 27-35 days
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): OPK, kind of temping on off
Fertility Aids/Medications: vitex and B6
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: I try not to. Never write them down etc.
How do you stay positive? Well I struggle sometimes but HB helps
CD: 22 5DPO
POAS date: 29th.
Hoping for a longer luteal phase this month even if I don't get my BFP.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@Snowdrop: Did you start taking those things to increase your LP on your own, or did you get them prescribed?
pomegranate / 3105 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): early 30s
Cycle #: 14
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? No NTNP, all TTC
Have you had any BFPs? No
How long is your usual cycle? 28 days
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): opk
Fertility Aids/Medications: nil
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: I used to, not anymore
How do you stay positive? HB is my only outlet
CD: 18
POAS date: When I'm late
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@babycanuck: I know we will be the first priority when that happens, so you better update us immediately! 
pear / 1846 posts
@Crystal: I researched it myself. B6 lowers prolactin by raising dopamine and there's lots of evidence for that one. Vitex I'm not as clear on but it's a tried and tested remedy which increases progesterone by balancing pituitary function and some how lowers prolactin.
@babycanuck: it's the 23rd for DH's SA isn't it?
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@babycanuck: How is he doing?
@Snowdrop: Did you realize you were having short LPs and thats why you took it?
pomegranate / 3105 posts
@Crystal: Much better than he was on the weekend. He hasn't really said anything other than "I took the morning off work" so I don't know what he's going through inside. Appointment at 9 so at 9:30 I'm emailing my doctor to say it's done and how long until result time.
pomegranate / 3105 posts
I've also been keeping myself preoccupied with job applications. I decided I'm no longer putting job apps on hold because of TTC. I won't lie, though, if I get a new position and get KU quickly I will feel bad for the manager.
pear / 1846 posts
@Crystal: I had short LPs and very light short periods. I went for blood tests because of this and it showed high prolactin and low progesterone. Unfortunately they wouldn't start treatment without months of further tests. I got really depressed knowing trying was kind of futile so I turned to alternative stuff just to keep my hopes up really. I do have signs that it might be making a difference.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@babycanuck: Good for you for job searching! Any promising leads?
Is your DH not a talker? Mine isn't, its can be hard to know how he needs support.
@Snowdrop: Do you have tests lined up?
So much of this is a mental game, and making the changes you are has to be so helpful with getting you in the right place mentally.
pomegranate / 3105 posts
@Crystal: Hell no - he doesn't talk about anything to me, only to his guy friends. I applied for an internal position, which I wasn't qualified for, and it lead to a conversation about another position so waiting to hear about a formal interview. I'm dreading having to tell my current boss, but internal policy says I have to because they'll call her for a reference.
kiwi / 742 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/etc): 30s
Cycle #: 10
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? Nope, we went straight to making baby mode.
Have you had any BFPs? 2
How long is your usual cycle? I have PCOS so my cycles are usually 50+ days.
Conception Tools (OPKs, etc.): Just temping.
Fertility Aids/Medications: Clomid, Femara, Vitex.
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Only so I know what's normal and I don't get my hopes up.
How do you stay positive? By remembering that sometimes things take time and this isn't a reflection of my womanhood, and I shouldn't compare my story to anyone else's, it's just another chapter in the story of my baby.
CD: I'm currently take provera so I can start femara.
POAS date: Probably not until March.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@babycanuck: I have to tell mine too if I'm applying. Better to hear it from you than someone else, though! Do you think boss would help or purposefully hurt your chances? (I know some are mean on purpose to keep you). Good luck!!!
@TheReelDeal: you are so right- it's not a reflection of our womanhood, much as it might feel like it sometimes. And great reminder that we can't compare our journey to anyone else's.
pear / 1846 posts
@Crystal: no I keep meaning to see my doctor to schedule them in but I feel like I need a bit of a break. Mostly because it always seems to be bad news! I will book an appointment if I don't get my BFP this month... I will find out in a week...
@TheReelDeal: I really struggle with that less of a woman thing. Honestly I have struggled with my body image since things started to go wrong with TTC. I know that it isn't good.
pomegranate / 3105 posts
@Crystal: I really don't know. Time will tell but keep you guys posted.
persimmon / 1388 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/etc): 25
Cycle #: 13
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? No, we started TTC my first cycle off BCP
Have you had any BFPs? No
How long is your usual cycle? 30-35 days
Conception Tools (OPKs, etc.): Opk's and charting BBT, CM
Fertility Aids/Medications: None
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: Not anymore!! I used to make notes every day of the TWW...that got old, fast.
How do you stay positive? I'm not sure how to answer this question. I've been feeling really negative recently. I try to focus on the positives in life but I've been struggling as of late.
CD: CD21, probably ovulating today....
POAS date: Feb 2? I honestly haven't taken a pregnancy test in months!! AF is always right on time or early.
Other news: Just waiting for this cycle to end so I can schedule my HSG.
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@doxielove: I'm struggling too, so I'm right there with you. ::hugs::
@Snowdrop: that's understandable. I'm sending healthy healing vibes your way!!!!
persimmon / 1259 posts
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): Late 20s
Cycle #: 6, but month 10.5!
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? 1 month
Have you had any BFPs? Nope
How long is your usual cycle? 60+ days without assistance
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): OPKs, BBT
Fertility Aids/Medications: This is my first cycle on Clomid. Last cycle was my shortest cycle yet at 46 days and I took Vitex during that one.
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: In my head, I have every pregnancy symptom in the book; on my app, the only thing I track is temps.
How do you stay positive? Pray and jump on HB boards.
CD: 9
POAS date: TBD, I'll have to wait until I confirm O to know since I'm not consistent, and also monitoring this Clomid cycle.
pear / 1846 posts
I have to say it is nice to have a fresh start on the 6month +! I am feeling nauseous today but I am only 7dpo so I have to keep reminding myself that it is NOT a pg symptom!
grapefruit / 4028 posts
@Snowdrop: I was totally symptom spotting the other day, then realized I hadn't even ovulated yet, lol.
@sarahnicole218: is that supposed to make you ovulate sooner? FX it works!
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
I'm well past the 6 month mark. I started the first 6 months+ thread a year ago, I think.
Decade (Age: 20s/30s/ect): I'm 30.
Cycle #: currently on cycle 19
Did you spend any time NTNP? How long? 3 months
Have you had any BFPs? None
How long is your usual cycle? 33-34 days. 28 ish days when I'm on femera.
Conception Tools (OPKs, ect.): OPKs, fertility acupuncture
Fertility Aids/Medications: femera and trigger shots. 3 cancelled IUIs and had 2 unsuccessful and now I'm on my last IUI. If this doesn't work, going on to IVF.
Do you track 2WW symptoms?: I always tell myself I shouldn't but I do (in secret).
How do you stay positive? Keep thinking 2014 will be the year
CD: 10
POAS date: Feb 12th, if I have my IUI on the 29th as scheduled.
persimmon / 1259 posts
@Crystal: Clomid is supposed to increase your chances of ovulation. This is my first cycle on it, so we'll see if it works. With my recent PCOS diagnosis, there is a chance that my dosage will need to be increased to work. I'll be keeping an eye on it! O is technically supposed to occur int he next few days, we shall see!
pear / 1846 posts
@bluestriped bee: really hope this is the one for you! Why have previous IUIs been cancelled? If you don't mind me asking?
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
@Snowdrop: One cycle was cancelled because I had enlarged follicles and they wanted to make sure they weren't cysts. The two other cycles were cancelled because DH was unable to provide a sample for the IUI. For this current cycle, we are freezing a backup sample so if he is unable to provide a fresh sample, we can thaw his backup.
pear / 1846 posts
@bluestriped bee: that's good, I know the procedures women have to go through are embarrassing/painful, but it must be hard to have to perform like that.
hostess / wonderful apple seed / 16729 posts
@Snowdrop: Yeah. It's pretty heartbreaking to see my DH after he has trouble. All I can do is be supportive and tell him that it's okay and that we have next month.
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