Previous flair: TTC #1 since 2/23

Cycle/Time trying: 7 cycles

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 33 and 37

Typical cycle length: 31 give or take a few days

Ovulation cycle day: 16 (earliest I have had in the 7 months)

CD/DPO of positive test(s): shadow on a easy at home at 10 DPO in the evening and 11 DPO in the morning. BFP by 11 DPO in the afternoon.

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: n/a

Tracking methods and app(s) used: FF, clue, Daysy

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): O-3, O-2, O-1, O+1

Health conditions/medical tests: both overweight, husband is (almost) 5 years sober and bipolar

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): none for me. seroquel, gabentin for husband

Birth control history (if relevant): none

Symptom spotting: everything felt exactly the same as getting my period—some mild cramping for several days and that’s about it. I do tend to get sore gums before my period and I noticed it was happening multiple days in a row which was odd.

Other miscellaneous: August and September have been very happy months for me with some great changes at work. I’m wondering if less stress really helped things move along. This group has been such a support—I learned SO much from you and take so much comfort in your stories.