TTC Advice

After 4 long months of trying, my husband and I got our BFP. Now I know four months doesn’t sound long, as some of you have been trying much longer. I cried so hard and hated myself each time my period came. I feel for you and will pray for all of you still trying.

But- I remember being on the other side and wanting to know what I could do differently to better our chances. I tried OPKs and excitingly got positives every month for ovulation. We also tried Pre-seed. I tracked and tracked everything and every symptom. There ladies- was the problem.

We were trying TOOO HARD! Sex was planned and unenjoyable. Let me share with you how we conceived and what worked for us.

1- quit taking OPKs if you have pretty regular periods. I was always a 28-29 day. Pretty regular. This last month, I told myself I didn’t need the OPKs. It left it kind of a mystery when I was truly ovulating which didn’t make sex feel as planned. I did get EWCM, but didn’t focus on it.

2- used pre- seed previous months, but this time, got rid of it. I naturally produce enough I believe so didn’t feel a need for it.

3- I drank PreMama Fertility. Not sure if it made a difference or not, but we did conceive the first month trying it- so maybe it did work?

4- I drank a TONNN of water. So much of it. I drank it plain and lemon water. I felt so much better and hydrated. This is great for helping sperm and making your uterus more friendly for sperm. Drink water!!!!!!!! Lots of it!!!!! The entire month!!!

5- I am catholic, so I believe what helped me was finding peace with Gods plans and pauses. I told myself over and over Proverbs 5:6- “trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understand”. This kept me at peace. Whatever happens, happens. I trusted God would get me pregnant whenever his plan desires me too be. I was so much more relaxed this month.

6- don’t track things so much! Do not pay attention to every symptom. I was doing it so much the other months it made me crazy!! Delete the app for awhile if you have too- I DID!! I needed a break! Just live life and TRUST it will happen. Relax and believe!

7- Go on a date during your potential Ovulation time. Have a nice alcoholic drink, relax, and love your significant other. Enjoy the time, laugh, kiss, and make love if it happens. Don’t force anything!

8- I believe we had sex 6 days last month. Couldn’t even tell you what day we conceived because I wasn’t tracking! We weren’t trying so hard- just making love.

Ladies- if you have any questions or need anything, I’m here for you. I know it’s hard, and I want to help you. Baby dust to all of you! ❤️