My partner and I have been trying for a while, and it blows my mind that some people manage to not just do this successfully once, but twice, even three, four+ times. It feels like such a big thing to get pregnant once - all the tracking, OPKs, BBTs, the TTW, the bloodwork, etc. all just to try and make even one baby happen. I guess I’m feeling down and discouraged. I don’t know how some women manage to get lucky so many times, or even just once.

It really hit hard today as I feel like we’d nailed timing this month, got a really strong lh positive and we were on holiday (less stress!) so I thought we were in for a great chance! Sadly on the flight home I got my period a week early which is just a further kick in the teeth that I didn’t even get to do a proper TWW!

When I landed I found out my friend had given birth. Over the moon for them but so jealous at the same time. Why does it seem easy for everyone else?

Really felt like this cycle was going to be the one. Trying to just let myself feel the feels today. Praying it happens before the end of the year and sending baby dust to everyone else✨✨🤞🏼🤞🏼

This is my very first time tracking my LH using strips, and I just wanted to share a quick win for anyone with PCOS who gets discouraged by long cycles.

Because of my PCOS, my cycles are unpredictable and I always assumed I just wasn't ovulating at all. For weeks, my tests were completely flat, hovering around 0.10 to 0.20. By Cycle Day 19, I was ready to throw in the towel.
But I kept testing daily, and over the last few days, my baseline finally started creeping up into the 0.30s. Today is Cycle Day 27, and my ratio just jumped to 0.55!

It’s still technically "low" since it hasn't crossed a 1.0 peak yet, but it’s a major upward trend and the highest line I've seen. If you have PCOS and a calendar app tells you that you missed your window on Day 14, please keep testing! Our bodies just take a longer runway to mature an egg.
I’m testing again tonight to see if this turns into a true peak. For those with PCOS, how late in your cycle do you usually get your actual surge?

Tw loss

anyone else TTC after loss? I'm only 3-4 DPO and tell me why I'm convinced I'm preg bc swear I'm already feeling symptoms I felt last mo when I conceived (ended in a chemical sadly) ie heartburn, nausea, heart palpitations, dizziness. I started feeling these last mo at 5 dpo so I don't feel that far off? ugh lol 😖

Hi Everyone, we have been trying to conceive for 5+ months now. I might be asking some dumb questions but please help me out if anyone has any advice/ideas.

I started using ClearBlue Advanced digital ovulation test for first urine in the morning and then Lh strips pre-mom for 2pm and 5 pm daily.

Clearblue advanced digital ovulation test went directly from negative to steady smiley on Sunday morning for me. But my Lh strips didn’t become as dark as control line for me on Sunday. Though on Monday morning it was as close to control line as possible.

Had sex on Friday, Sunday morning, Sunday night. I had my Apple Watch tell me Monday night and Tuesday night temperature was up compared to baseline.
1. Wondering which one I need to follow and when was my ovulation.
2. I had an extremely long hike 15 hours plus constant uphill and downhill workout. I usually don’t do this heavy. I usually do only 6-8 hours hike which is 10-12 miles. Does anyone know if this will affect my conceiving changes?

Started testing September 28th, always had the flashing smiley face until October 9th/10th/11th (CD22-24) when I finally got the solid smiley face indicating my peak fertility (ovulation) and I had the egg white mucus (for once!!)

ClearBlue app estimating period arrival October 24th.

The same time I was using the easy@home test strips and tho I never got a dark line darker than the control…September 30th/October 1st (CD13-14) were the darkest of the days…even tho it wasn’t darker than the control line.

Premom app estimating period arrival October 18th.

So now I’m not sure when I truly ovulated. I’m thinking October 9th/10th/11th (CD22-24) because I also had the egg white mucus on those days.

October 14th - CD27, had some cramping with creamy pink discharge.

October 15th - CD28, had some cramping with creamy pink, now some light reddish brownish discharge

Medical/Supplement History

Prenatal and inositol since May 2026

Transvaginal ultrasound for 3 years showed a fibroid. Just had a sono done end of August 2026 and my gynaecologist said my uterus and fallopian tubes look great. They’re open and there’s no fibroid.

Started a low dose of Levothyroxine October 2026 for TSH.

Hi everyone! I’m 23 and my husband and I have been TTC for a few months now. I recently went to the doctor because I’ve been struggling with my weight, insulin resistance, and some concerns about my cycles. I was prescribed oral Wegovy and Metformin ER 500 mg, and I’m curious if anyone has been in a similar situation and eventually had success getting pregnant.
A little background on me:
I stopped birth control in June 2025 after being on Depo for about 5 years and then the pill for around 2 years.
My cycles range anywhere from 27–35 days, but are usually around 31–32 days.
I’ve tracked ovulation using LH strips and cervical mucus. I seem to ovulate, but the timing varies from around CD 13–22.
My luteal phase is usually around 11–12 days.
For the past few months, I’ve noticed spotting around 11 DPO, usually 1–3 days before my actual period starts.
I’m 5’5” and around 198 pounds, and my bloodwork recently showed some insulin resistance.
I haven’t been diagnosed with PCOS or endometriosis, but I’ve wondered if something hormonal could be going on.
I’ve been taking prenatals and trying to do everything I can to improve my chances. I was honestly getting a little obsessive with tracking everything, so this month I’ve tried to relax and not focus so much on LH testing.
My doctor knows we’re actively TTC, but I plan to clarify the pregnancy safety and timing recommendations for Wegovy before taking it.
I’m really hoping that addressing my insulin resistance and getting healthier will help regulate my cycles and improve my fertility.
**Has anyone with insulin resistance (with or without PCOS) gotten pregnant after starting Metformin?** Did it help regulate your ovulation, improve spotting, or make your cycles more consistent? I’d also love to hear from anyone who used Wegovy before TTC and noticed improvements after stopping it.
I know everyone’s body is different, but TTC has been a lot more emotional than I expected, especially when my body seems to be doing what it’s supposed to but pregnancy still hasn’t happened. I’d love to hear any experiences or success stories from women who have been through something similar! ❤️

I've been taking prenatal vitamins for about 4-5 months now and will be taking my IUD out next week! We won't start trying immediately as I've been on birth control since I was 14 and would like to regulate my body a bit prior.

I guess my question is, is there anything I should know about before starting to try? We are both 36 living in Germany.

Thanks!

First time ttc and I’m on my second month! Has anyone experienced their left ovary feeling heavy? Not so much cramps but it’s like I can feel it more?

Hi everyone, I stopped taking my birth control at the end of September. Now I’ve been testing my LH levels (easy@home) since day 1 of my cycle. At first, the levels rose normally (from 0.01 to 0.2, etc.), but for about 7 days now, they’ve remained at a slightly higher level (0.3/0.4 to 0.5). Has anyone had a similar experience? I don’t expect to ovulate right away in my first cycle, but when I compare my LH results with others, the numbers surprise me a bit.

I had a positive OPK on cd 15, natural cycles says i ovulated on cd 16 using that and my bbt from oura but oura says i ovulated on cd 18. Which would you consider more accurate? Im assuming i ovulated on cd 16 but oura has me second guessing😵‍💫 we were able to baby dance on cd 9, 11, 13 and 15 so im praying we had good enough coverage this month

Hello Fellow TTCers,

Me and my wife have been trying to conceive for last 2 years and all our reports have been normal. Including her HSG but still no pregnancy. I am 38 and she is 34. After some online reading she has now started tilting towards IUI. I am just apprehensive about the process. Is there a way somebody who has conceived successfully via IUI can guide me about the process and protocols hospitals have to follow in India?

I asked this question to one of the gynac and she told me they process only one sample per day and that's how samples don't get mixed. But that didn't convince me enough about the process. I mean I am not going to be with them to verify if they are processing only one sample of 100s of them per day. Is there a better way to get this done?

Thank you!

Well. After falling pregnant our first cycle trying, I miscarried at 11 weeks. We’ve been told to wait 3 weeks but I want to wait at least one full cycle before we even think about trying again. My body and our souls are still healing and I don’t want to rush into it. Those that have been able to shift back into a TTC space, how long did you wait, did anything ease your anxiety about trying again, and did you wait to start testing ovulation? I suppose helping my brain to have some kind of plan for the future (even if it’s. It the near future) is easing my pain and giving me structure.