TTC? This is a MUST READ! *Its alot but worth the read*

I just want to say before I begin we are still new to TTC. I have faith itll happen for us hopefully soon! We are still learning new tips and tricks and I am hoping by starting this thread we can get the convo going and maybe we can all share what we have learned during our journeys for that BFP! I know this is alot of info but if you are anything like me I want all the info I can get! All that being said, heres what we are doing on TTC Cycle #2!

PRENATALS- Right now I am taking the Geritol Energy Support in liquid form (tastes GROSS) with folic acid 800 mcg both can be picked up from Walmart. Once I get my BFP ill switch to a good prenatal *if anyone has any recommendations for a prenatal id love to hear about it*.

PINK STORK- In addition to Geritol and Folic acid ill be trying out Pink Stork Fertility Tea! Ive heard GREAT things about this stuff. They have a whole line of products for both TTC and new mommies! However being TTC, this is what ill start with. (To anyone whos interested in trying this out PLEASE DONT drink this during your fertile week or TWW! It apparently has a herb in it that has been linked to miscarriage.. so while it can help your body regulate your period and prepare for pregnancy its not safe during early pregnancy im not sure about later stages of pregnancy youd have to ask a doctor). So in a couple days when the tea arrives ill be drinking the recommend amount for about 9 days up until my fertile week is here! Then ill start back on it IF I get a BFN at the end of this cycle. Heres a picture of the product that you can buy at Target, Amazon or even Etsy!

OVULATION/FERTILE WEEK- I have always had an irregular period so my cycles are pretty messed up that said as soon as AF is done (maybe the next day or so) I will start right away testing ovulation with super cheap test strips you can buy in bulk on amazon. *these also come with a few HCG test strips too*

When I get a result I am unsure of I will confirm with a Clearblue Digital ovulation test (those of you who are new to opk, know that the test line must be as dark or darker than the control line for a positive LH Surge). Again, you can buy these in bulk on amazon as well!

MUCINEX EXPECTORANT- Recently I heard this stuff is great with helping CM during fertile week! That said I will be taking this during my fertile week. It HAS TO BE the expectorant kind. In the picture below its a smaller dose so some people take one in the morning one at night. My husband and I picked up the same type just a higher dose so ill only be taking one dose a day I pray this really works!

PRESEED- This is another product thats suppose to help the sperm get to where they need to go with maximum mobility! Tried this last month and didnt get pregnant but HOPEFULLY this combined with the mucinex expectorant the sperm will get to where they need to be asap!

AFTER BABY DANCING- Now alot of women say cross your legs and hold them up right after baby dancing.. but ive also heard its better to lay on your LEFT side right after instead because there is better blood flow. I dont know how much of that is true since sperm go where they need to pretty much right away. Just thought id share that for those of you who are tired of holding the legs up for what seems like forever! Haha.

SODA- I have cut out sodas almost completely from my diet. Of course i still have one here and there but considering how much i was drinking before its a huge difference. Drink lots of WATER. Im kinda bad about this but try to stay hydrated!

HOW OFTEN DO I BABY DANCE?!- this is where we need lots of help! My fertile week is...

19th fertile week starts

20th

21st

22nd

23rd

24th ovulation date

25th fertile week ends

Now of course this is all just Glows prediction but last month it was pretty spot on, i got my LH Surge just one day earlier than predicted! Heres our problem ladies.. ive read so much conflicting advice as to how often/when to actually BABY DANCE! Ugh its so confusing.. does anyone have any advice as to when we should baby dance during that week?? Every other day? Ive even heard to do it day before ovulation, morning of, night of and night after ovulation! If you have any info about when to baby dance please let us know as it would be a great help!

Well guys, I think thats about all I have. I will say this while on another thread i came across this other lady who seemd to know alot! She shared a screen shot i think to a post that she made and the info was so good I had to save it! Ill be reading over this on my TWW so i can try to keep myself from testing too earlier or convincing myself of symptoms I may have when I am too early DPO to be experiencing anything yet! Ill share that screenshot down below. :)

Alright I think thats just about all I know! I hope that this post has helped someone out there on their TTC journey ❤ I also hope this thread can maybe bring alot of us together and share some great things we have all learned along the way. Lastly, I want to remind everyone its so important we lift each other up. Ive seen on so many threads of women being condesending or putting others down for not understanding/ knowing something and thats just such a shame. The truth is this journey is stressful! We need to rally together with love and support for all of our TTC sisters out there! Try to be kind as we never really know what someones going through on the other side of this screen.

God bless you guys! Lots and lots and LOTS of baby dust to us all! ❤🙏

Ps~ I know alot of people say dont stress, relax ect.. but its really hard for me. Im trying but i have been diagnosed with anxiety.. its always been pretty bad so you can imagine how hard it is to control the urge to worry about everything and every possibility especially when it comes to TTC. I try to stay relaxed with hot showers and youtube videos binges.~ PLEASE dont forget to comment when or how often during fertile week we should baby dance thats where it gets confusing! We can take all the vitamins in the world and track with opk's all day everyday but without knowing when to actually baby dance its so hard to get pregnant!