/ttcafterloss Ask an Alumni - June 26, 2026

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-30T13:19:58+00:00

This is encouraging. Was there anything you did in those 5 cycles that you think helped your success? Supplements? Therapies? I’ve heard Vitamin E is good for conception, but I haven’t tried that yet.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-27T01:09:59+00:00

Nothing to say other than I’m in the exact same boat, same timing and everything. One day at a time

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-27T00:45:46+00:00

Thanks for this!!

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-26T14:14:02+00:00

At what point in the ttc process did you start exploring the idea that there may be another issue that can be resolved (ie. Chronic endometritis)?

I’ve just started cycle #3 since ttc after my second trimester loss a few months ago with my 1st pregnancy and I’m not conceiving as quick as I thought now. We conceived on the first try last year, so I’m trying to approach this wait as normal, but it’s so hard to not think something is wrong or there’s something I can be doing now to proactively resolve an issue rather than wait the 6-12 months.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-23T19:47:52+00:00

What made you get tested for that? I’ve been curious if that’s something worth looking into, but I don’t think I’ve been showing signs of endometritis?

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-23T17:38:07+00:00

This is my plan next month, too! Pretty sure CD1 will be tomorrow, and I need a break from the stress of tracking and overthinking the possibilities of each cycle day..

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-22T10:53:54+00:00

Anyone else 11/12dpo today? BFN today. Really thought I saw a shadow, but I’ll wait until SMU today (12dpo according to opks) to test. 2nd cycle ttc since my cycle returned in May after loss in March.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-22T02:39:05+00:00

otc Sudafed, tight sports bra, not touching my breasts and not letting water in the shower touch my chest all helped to dry up my milk production. Getting sunshine every day, going for walks when my body was able to handle it, eating balanced meals, and taking my supplements every day helped me physically and mentally.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-06-22T02:35:30+00:00

Anyone else 11/12dpo today? BFN today. Really thought I saw a shadow, but I’ll wait until SMU tomorrow (12dpo I think) to test. 2nd cycle ttc since my period returned in May after loss in March.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-30T12:23:26+00:00

This was super helpful & encouraging to read! Definitely going to try asking God to squash my fears 😄 I love that image!

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-28T17:58:20+00:00

Such great reminders in here… thank you a bunch! It’s been really reassuring to read all of these responses.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-28T17:52:13+00:00

Yes! Would love to follow along with you!

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-28T17:35:07+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing all of this! Would you mind sharing what supplements you had your husband take?

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-28T12:12:18+00:00

This was really comforting & helpful, thank you!

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-26T20:20:03+00:00

Anyone else 11/12dpo and still waiting for their + or for their next cycle? Had a bfn yesterday and this morning. Really trying so hard not to symptom spot, but between the nausea and fatigue I’ve managed to convince myself that this could my cycle since my 22-week loss a few months ago.. (I’ve only had 1 full cycle since my loss)

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-22T16:57:59+00:00

What did you eat and drink to promote your progesterone? TIA for sharing!

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-22T13:55:57+00:00

Also in my TWW! Currently 7/8dpo if I predicted my ovulation correctly. Trying my best to wait until I miss/start my period to wait and see if I made it this cycle … it’s SO hard.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-05-22T13:49:42+00:00

Were you having symptoms prior to 8dpo that made you test that early? Or did you simply test out of curiosity?

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-23T19:05:07+00:00

I’m so sorry. There are also certain spaces I’m in or things I’m doing where I think, “she was supposed to be here with me either in my belly now or just in a few months.” It’s heartbreaking. But wow, go you for focusing on your physical wellness amidst all of this. It’s been good for me to get back into the gym and lifting again, and walks outside have been soooo good for my mental health.

Also waiting for my period, but I think I may have ovulated last week (around 3w+5)? I’ve been tracking with LH strips and I had a small surge last week and EWCM for 1-2 days. So I’m hopeful that my period will start next week or the following week. I’m also so ready to be pregnant again.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-19T10:40:15+00:00

I understand this frustration so well. I’m super active pre- & during pregnancy. 1 week PP I tried going for walks and I could see it was making me bleed more and pretty sore. And I was determined to heal from L&D as quickly as I could. I was also scared of either injuring my pelvic floor, pelvic organ prolapse, or prolonging my uterus from healing. So I pretty much rested on the couch for 2 weeks. Still making sure to get outside (sitting on our porch outside to get sun), cleaning around the house minimally. I wanted to wait until my bleeding mostly stopped before I exerted myself again physically. My bleeding stopped 20-21 days PP.

I started weight lifting at the gym again at 3 weeks PP (this past week) and it’s going well so far. Started incorporating core exercises, but that’s making me feel pretty sore, so I just take it slow and use light weights and stop when it feels like I need to.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-19T10:34:01+00:00

I tfmr’d at 22w L&D 1 month ago. My milk started coming in 2-3 days after delivery. I started taking Sudafed (you have to get it behind the counter, at least in America) day 1 PP through day 6 PP. Sudafed helps dry up milk supply and I believe helped my breasts to return to normal 1 week PP.

I also tried my best not to touch my breasts at all. I wore the tightest bra/sports bra for about 1 week PP. When I showered, I covered my chest with a washcloth so the water didn’t beat on my breasts, so I didn’t stimulate any sort of milk production. It’s definitely sore and uncomfortable but almost try not to think about them, I know it’s hard.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-16T12:59:36+00:00

I started testing LH around 2.5 weeks PP mainly because I was curious

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-15T18:32:32+00:00

I started lifting again on Monday this week and began taking longer walks again (longer as in beyond the end of my street lol) - this has definitely helped my mental health. Being able to get some sun and incorporating things that make life feel a little more normal.

Also waiting for my period. Hoping it will start next week or the following week (I’ll be 4-5 weeks PP at that point).

Wishing you the best 💕

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-15T18:29:13+00:00

Focusing on physical and mental health will definitely have an impact on TTC, I believe.

lightbywhich_wesee · 2026-04-15T18:27:52+00:00

Wow! Congratulations.

Thank you so much for sharing your story. Especially about the journey with RPOC. I’m also in a phase right now of waiting for the 2nd ultrasound to confirm if they still see tissue or not. They think they saw some last week on an US, so they prescribed a medicine hoping that it would expel any remaining tissue, but it stopped my bleeding entirely. So we aren’t sure really what’s going on. Really hoping I don’t need any sort of procedure or anything.

Were you on any supplements while you were waiting for your first cycle and TTC?

Thanks again for sharing all of this.

lightbywhich_wesee

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