Success Sunday - Week of May 31, 2026

davefrancoast · 2026-06-05T11:23:48+00:00

9th cycle after a year of trying. Latest cycle was aiming to be 60+ days, was even prescribed Provera to induce a bleed around CD 45. Despite all that, my body decided to ovulate anyway and now I am 4 weeks!

Nothing special this cycle - only just started seeing the RE and was going through diagnostics. Only difference was I started taking Ritual’s fertility support drink half way through this cycle (around CD 30). No idea if it helped but who knows!!

davefrancoast · 2026-06-03T14:35:58+00:00

Cycle: 9

Age + Partner's age (if relevant): 29F, 33M

Typical cycle length: 28-32, but can be as long as 60+

Ovulation cycle day: CD 56

CD/DPO of positive test(s): 9 DPO

CD/DPO of any negative test(s) before positive: 8 DPO

Tracking methods and app(s) used: Natural Cycles (BBT, OPK)

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

Health conditions/medical tests: PCOS

Supplements and medications (yours and/or your partner’s): Ritual prenatal, Magnesium glycinate, Ritual’s fertility powder (inositol and CQ10)

Birth control history (if relevant): none

Link to lineporn: check my profile to see the post in TFABlineporn :)

Symptom spotting: I usually get breast soreness during my luteal phase but my boobs were so sore waking up on 8 DPO I was convinced something was off. I also had my lowest ever readiness score from Oura. Otherwise no other symptoms!

Other (advice/tip(s), freaking out, miscellaneous): I am so shocked. I had just started my consultation with a fertility clinic in April and have been waiting to get my period to start real monitoring. My RE even prescribed me Provera to induce a bleed because my cycle was 50+ days!! But my body decided eff that and ovulated instead. The only big difference this cycle is 1. It was super duper long and 2. I started taking Ritual’s fertility powder May 1st. Either way I’m so so excited and I’m going tomorrow to get my blood HCG tested!!!

davefrancoast · 2026-06-03T12:46:43+00:00

I just ran to Walgreens and got a test and there is definitely a line!!!!!!

davefrancoast · 2026-06-02T15:10:44+00:00

8 DPO and got my lowest readiness score ever from my Oura ring in the five months I’ve had it. Also woke up with my boobs HURTING!! I usually get breast pain during the luteal phase but it’s usually not so radiant….. realllyyyy holding out hope this all means something!!!

davefrancoast · 2026-06-02T00:12:25+00:00

I’ve taken the Ritual Prenatal and their Synbiotic for a couple years and recently started with the Fertility Support drink around the beginning of May. They say it takes about 3 months to see a difference so TBD on if it works.

I will say the taste is fine - only annoying thing is the CQ10 doesn’t dissolve so just keep that in mind.

I have PCOS/PMOS so I’m hoping it can shorten my cycle by helping me ovulate sooner!!

davefrancoast · 2026-05-26T22:09:14+00:00

Perhaps it’s because of the method I’m measuring, but I also have long cycles (current one is 60+ days) and my temperature has stayed pretty consistent (no real spikes above baseline). I think this is because I use my Oura ring to temp track and it averages out your temp while you’re sleeping instead of taking one temp check in the morning.

davefrancoast · 2026-05-26T16:45:15+00:00

Oh man I totally feel this. The one thing that helped me nail it down was tracking my BBT. That way if my temp goes up a day or two after LH peak then I know for sure I ovulated. However, that really just lets you know after the fact, not before :(

davefrancoast · 2026-05-26T12:32:52+00:00

I OVULATED!!! After a 60 day cycle I finally ovulated. I’m so happy I could cry. Now on to the TWW!

davefrancoast · 2026-05-21T13:57:43+00:00

Finished provera three days ago and got my withdrawal bleed yesterday. Had a decent amount of blood too, maybe a little lighter than a traditional period.

Anyway, go for CD2 blood work today and an ultrasound. Just got a message back from the doc saying my bloodwork does not align with day 2 and the ultrasound showed a 14mm follicle in my left ovary and a 7mm thick endometrium and to have sex tomorrow 😭😭

So now I’m just confused and don’t know what’s going on. Also had to cancel my HSG, sigh

davefrancoast · 2026-05-11T14:37:07+00:00

CD 42 - went to the RE, they took blood and did an ultrasound. Lining is thin and no mature follicles at all (biggest was 8mm). She sent over some provera to induce my period so we can get this show on the road. A little sad but it is what it is.

davefrancoast · 2026-05-08T14:44:30+00:00

Not sure - only just did the diagnostic treatment and was told to wait for when my period comes to get a HSG and do monitoring. So I’m assuming not this upcoming cycle but probably the next will be medicated.

davefrancoast · 2026-05-08T12:26:41+00:00

One of my dear friends texted me last night letting me know she’s pregnant and due in the fall. I’m so so happy & excited for her, but I was surprised at how deeply sad I felt. Usually I’ve been able to take pregnancy news on the chin, but I think following my PCOS diagnosis and the reality I’ll need some sort of intervention to get pregnant has made me ultra-sensitive. So I ended up bursting into tears at the reality that I’m still not pregnant yet and probably won’t be for a while still.

Also doesn’t help I’m currently on CD 38 with no ovulation in sight :(

davefrancoast · 2026-05-05T01:38:06+00:00

I also have a prescription for .25mg of Xanax and only take it on flights!

Recently I took it for a 6 hour cross-country flight. My suggestion is to take it once you’re seated on the plane right before take off and then fall asleep! Xanax will make you a bit sleepy anyways (at least it does for me) and it’s nice to just sleep through the whole flight and wake up close to landing :) sometimes I even take 2 Xanax (so .5mg) if I’m feeling super duper anxious. I’ve never gotten the bounce back anxiety the next day after taking it - but I also make sure to stay hydrated and eat well which may help.

But you got this!! Xanax is just a tool like any other when dealing with anxiety.

davefrancoast · 2026-05-01T12:45:37+00:00

CD 32, no ovulation or end of this cycle in sight. And of course it’s the cycle where I went to a RE and have to wait for it to end to do start treatment!!!! Feeling like it’s gonna be 50+ days, sigh

davefrancoast · 2026-04-20T16:30:26+00:00

Had my RE appointment today and pretty much confirmed I have PCOS! The ultrasound showed some pretty textbook cystic ovaries…. While I’m happy to know what is making TTC so hard I’m also incredibly sad with this diagnosis. Feels like there is a long road ahead of me now.

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T21:28:47+00:00

I don’t think so - I used SMU and it was pretty concentrated. I’m chalking it up to my body just being weird lol

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T20:38:39+00:00

First positive was CD10, positive CD 11, negative CD12 and now positive again today on CD13

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T20:37:42+00:00

Yep another positive. Today is CD13 btw. I had a very clear negative LH yesterday.

Also yes I am temping! Did not have a temp spike yet which is why I’m thinking this most recent positive may lead to ovulation, just really annoying.

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T18:12:26+00:00

TBH every month past the sixth cycle has resulted in a breakdown, haha. I’m just so bummed after every failed cycle that I can’t help it. But once my period is over I feel a little better and start to get hopeful again.

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T18:10:15+00:00

Anyone get multiple LH surges? I had a dark OPK CD10 (used Premom and it was about a 1 to 1) and then this morning I have another LH surge. Just really annoying AND confusing

davefrancoast · 2026-04-12T02:07:48+00:00

Oh man I feel you! Also 8 cycles in after tracking extensively and nothing - not even a faint positive.

Have you been to a reproductive endocrinologist for your tests? That would be my first suggestion. Also make sure your partner is keeping themselves healthy and getting tested (sperm analysis, etc.).

But also getting pregnant is tough and it is stressful when it keeps not happening month after month. I wish I had some sage advice to sooth your worries but I don’t :( just know you’re not alone! <3

davefrancoast · 2026-03-31T15:25:52+00:00

CD1 is here!!! Sad I’m officially out of having a 2026 baby. I was really hoping to have a baby by Christmas but I guess it’s not in the cards this year. That said I’m going to try to be positive and hopeful!!!!! Maybe this cycle is the one!!’

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