Not Not Trying? Newbie, Confused

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So my husband and I have stopped using contraception....and then I found this app, lol. Opened a whole new world to me with so many questions. :::Naive::: So the percentages are they normally in the low 30% range or do you ever get a majority 75%^? Also I don't want to obsess because I feel that will cause stress? We have the mindset 'it will happen when it happens', but should I be logging my every move? Help, anyone in my boat?

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My husband and I have been trying for just over a year. At first we just said if it happens it happens, and there were some months we didn't try as hard. But the past fee months I've begun to obsess about it. I'm on CD 4 today and this is te first cycle in a LING time that I'm not checking my BBT. I feel so free!! I'm debating if I should use OPKs this month and check my CM or if I should totally take a step back. My mom tells me it'll happen and not to worry, but it's stressful! We're both 30 btw so I guess we have some time, but I'm getting impatient lol. Good luck, ladies!

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I think at the least you could try checking CM and being sure to bd (baby dance = sex :) ) during your green fertile days. If that doesn't work, you could always add some type of monitoring each month. BBT is only helpful if you have a thermoment with 2 decimal points (97.76 not 97.7) and can take it the same time everyday. Ovulation tests can be expensive and stressful but I recommend Wondfo off amazon (super cheap). Otherwise, glow tells you to basically stay happy and be good to yourself! :)

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We were of the same mind... I didn't want to obsess so didn't bother with BBT (temperature taking), just tried an ovulation test and was pregnant after on my second cycle! Good luck! It is easy to stress out but try not too. Everything will happen when it's suppose to

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We're in the same boat. I had no idea there was so much to this! Am I the only one confused by all the acronyms?! lol good luck to you!

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Hello Girls! Now, this is just to add another perspective and not to freak you out - please don't get me wrong. I was in the same boat as you all - skipping the condom part and when it happens, it happens. This was until we realized we tried for nearly a year and nothing happened. I guess it's always a question of how old you are and how patient you are. I just turned 35 when we started and looking back I guess I should have taken it a bit more seriously. I'm almost 37 now and still don't push it too much but I's recommend to at least track your period and get a medium pack of ovulation tests and check when (and if!!) you ovulate to get to know your body/cycle better.

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When you are still in your twenties I guess you have plenty of time. If you are in your thirties you should probably try for a couple of months and talk to your doctor sooner. Weight, thyroid and other hormonal issues can be a tough hassle especially when you realize only after countless months of trying. So, I guess I'm trying to say it's ok to be a little naiv about it as long as you are also being reasonable. 
​This can - and really should be - a wonderful journey! Enjoy!

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In the exact boat as you two but I am not checking my temps or taking ovulation tests. I am letting it take course it self. If it happens it was meant to be. I don't want to stress and keep up with all the tasks you can do to help. That would just stress me. Which goes against getting pregnant anyway.

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I can't stand charting. I just used OPKs starting the first day after period and then last cycle used mucinex in my fertile window. Good luck! My husband was also on the "try but not try" boat. I tried :) lol

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We've just started TTC, and I learned that I have no idea when anything happens!  
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​If I get nothing else from this app, I at least can answer the "when was your last period" question at the doctor's office if I go in with the sniffles or something.
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​I'm interested in the BBT stuff, so have been keeping up on that.  Must admit, I'm a little terrified to check my CM every day.  Haha! 
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​Plus, the forums have already been immensely helpful.  They give me an outlet when I can't confide in others.  (Don't really want to talk about sex with my Mom.  The first "talk" was weird enough.)  
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​They say just be patient and relax, but I find myself much calmer when I'm informed and on top of my game-plan.  ;)

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This is our first month trying and we are in the same mind set if it happens it happens, GL to every one :-)

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