I know every woman is different, but I am still hoping for some insight. How long did it take you TTC during/following a time of difficulty?

I am 26, haven’t been on BC since age 20 (use NFP). My cycles are regular and I’ve been tracking them for over six years. I know when I ovulate (CM, OPKs and ovulation “cramps”).

I have no health problems, live a healthy lifestyle (although I am usually in better shape) and my BMI is 21. The only thing I can think that may be affecting me is stress. Over the last two years my stress has been out of control (my dog died a BRUTAL unimaginable death before my eyes; my husband got sick, lost his 6 figure job and I was left to pay ALL of our bills and become his caregiver; I went back to finish nursing school at a very strict college which was insane; single handedly managing our rental property, and severe damages caused by previous tenants with no help from in-laws although we had an agreement with them... the list goes on).

This is my third cycle and I don’t understand why it’s not happening. I am trying to trust in God’s timing, but I am not getting any younger 😞 I’ll be 27 next month, and I’m not sure how we can have a large family (hoping for as many as possible - I would be happy with 6 kids!) if I am already having difficulty TTC. I feel like I have sacrificed so much, I waited until a more stable time in my life and yet this is just another dream that will never come to fruition.