What did you do to get your BFP?

Question

Hi ladies! I am wondering if you will share a bit about your journey to your BFP. I know some of you conceived quickly, while others have been trying for a while. Whatever your unique situation, it is welcome here. 
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​How long were you TTC? Did you track BBT? Did you use OPKs? How often did you BD? Did you take any supplements? Use preseed? Did you have any symptoms before AF was due? When did you test? Etc., etc. For those of us still TTC (or just starting out), your stories may offer some guidance and inspiration for our own journeys. Thanks in advance. :)

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I can usually feel when I'm ovulating and I used opks as well. We bd every day the week all the way up until ovulation and once the day after. I had no symptoms until I got BFP but now my breasts are extremely sore and I have a little abdominal cramping every now and then. And not to mention I get 9 hours of sleep and am still EXHAUSTED! But I am loving every second of it! This was our first month TTC and I was shocked! I tested the first morning Glow told me too and BFP! I am only 5 weeks pregnant so I am hoping for the best!

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​Symptoms before AF which were out of the ordinary for me:
​*One tender nipple, one?! Lasted just one hour.
​*cramps differing from those previously encountered. Can't accurately describe it.
​*BF said my breath stank one night like he'd never smelled before. Charming.
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I used opk's. Bd every day of green zone and also every other day from cd 8- 22 ish (either side of green days). Have been taking prenatals for a good year but also took zinc, b12, iodine ( had deficiencies in these and they're essential for fertility) calcium, omega 3 and metformin. Exercised more (walking about 45 minutes 4 or 5 times a week). Ate very healthily with plenty of fruit and veg. I'm 35, started TTC December 2012, had a mc in October at 10 weeks. The vitamin and mineral deficiencies really slowed things down for me I think. I feel I really got on top of things since October, taking good care of myself. Now 5 weeks preg, nervous but excited.

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Great post. Hope this helps:
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​We only BD'd every other day during Glow's green fertile days, timed so that definitely included BD-ing on my high% day. We actually didn't bother on the green days after that day (was too tired). Didn't use preseed or anything like that. I actually never even saw any EWCM in January but I guess it must have been there. I never officially checked by inserting my finger, just didn't see any on my knickers. So please no one get too alarmed if you do not see any, chances are it is still there! I monitored bbt - but only out of curiosity as it was our first month. Maybe that affects the prediction? I also used the clearblue fertility monitor: I got mine brand new off eBay at a massively reduced price. Also started to take a prenatal vitamin around Ov time ( In hindsight I wish I had started taking them sooner). I also forced myself to be quite calm and not at all stressed during and after Ov. Good luck! Baby dust to all

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My main advice is use OPks and don't spend time or emotional energy on symptom spotting, I'm 7 weeks without a single symptoms. I got my BFP on my first month of OPKs and also BD every second day on fertile week. Good luck!

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