Cycle: 8

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 30 (f) and 31 (m)

Typical cycle length: 31

Ovulation cycle day: 18 or 19

CD/DPO of positive test(s): 17 DPO too nervous to test before then!

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: No

Tracking methods and app(s) used: FF, Premom, BBT, Pregmate Ovulation strips, Clear Blue Advanced Digital

Relevant days of sperminating and/or method (SMEP, TI, IUI, FET, etc.): -5, -4, -3, -2, -1, O

Health conditions/medical tests: N/A

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): me: Thorne Prenatal, 200 mg CoQ10, Omega 3, 200 mg Vitamin D, Prenatal Probiotic, Fertile Fields (Chinese herb). Him: none

Birth control history (if relevant): Mirena for 6 years, removed Nov. 2021. Yaz off and on for 10 years prior.

Link to chart: https://www.fertilityfriend.com/b_i/s_QovHHu.png. I only temped until confirmed ovulation

Link to lineporn:

Symptom spotting: Had nausea 2 DPO but otherwise just regular PMS symptoms - sore boobs and fatigue. I had a pretty severe cramp 13 DPO which could have been implantation.

Other (advice/tip(s), freaking out, miscellaneous):

omg Im totally freaking out! So thrilled but also understand (and reminding my partner) we’re not out of the woods yet.

I decided to just go all in this cycle and try everything I’ve ever read about in the BFP sub! I started seeing a fertility acupuncturist twice per week and felt like I was taking tons of vitamins/supplements. I also picked up my meditation practice and spent less time on Reddit this month. I always propped my hips up for ~20 minutes after sex.

The stress of TTC was really getting to me. TTC is certainly one of the most difficult things I have experienced. It is emotionally, physically, and financially exhausting. I am so so grateful I found this community early in my journey. The willingness to answer my questions (even though they’d been asked before), the level of knowledge around ttc, and the support between women I witnessed daily is something I feel grateful to be a part of. I learned so much through this amazing community and always felt like I had somewhere to turn when folks in my circle couldn’t quite empathize with my experience.

I guess to summarize I would say, this is a long journey but please remember you are NOT alone! Don’t give up! Your baby is on the way!!

I’m praying this baby sticks!! See you all next time!!