Ttc- rock and hard place

Hi BF mommies. Looking for any advice/support. I’m still BF my 8.5mo and am wanting to have another baby ASAP (bio clock is a tickin!! I’m 39 🤦🏼‍♀️). I feed her usually 3x/day and also pump twice (total of 4-6z) so she can have a bottle at daycare (and supplement w formula for the rest of her meals). Was not getting my cycle back so started on vitex around 6.5mo PP. Ovulated and had a nightmare period around 7mo PP and now no ovulation since. I know it’s possible to get pregnant while still BF but my body is just not playing that game I guess. I’m feeling like I need to almost completely stop BF if I want to get my cycle back for ttc. Anyone have a similar experience, encouraging words or advice? I wish I had more time to give to my first! 😩