Have a bad feeling...am I being silly or what?!

[littlebird28]

Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster! Anywho, here I am, waiting for the fugly witch AF to show- I thought for sure this would be our month! Moving onto month 5. Who would have thought it would take this long?! So much sex....sort of unbelievable that it can be an "oops" for some women! I've been using OPK's every month for the last 4 months, and having sex (at least 3 times) during that time every month. We're also having sex 2-3 times a week when im NOT ovulating, just to cover our bases. Im starting to worry that something might be wrong...my period is irregular (comes every month, but at different times each month) the doctor ran some hormone tests and couldn't figure out why but she said not to worry. She also ran a progesterone test last month and I was 20 at 6 DPO. I forgot to ask her, does that mean I did ovulate? Should I be worrying so much? Husband thinks I am being ridiculous...he has no idea! Anyway, I guess Im just looking for some encouragement...thinking about stopping the OPK's and "TRYING" (haha, right?) not to worry about it. What do ya'll think?

 

[Jess137]

I didn't want to read and run. I don't have much advice for you, but have you ever charted your BBT and your CM? That way you could know when you've ovulated. It might help you get to know your body better. I'm sure someone else on here could help you more though. Good luck and lots of

 

[Hena]

Hello and welcome, Littlebird
If the doc was able to determine you were 6 DPO, then yes, you ovulated. I know what you mean about it taking longer than expected...half of the parents I know have "bonus babies" and I can't seem to get one VERY planned and VERY wanted baby!

It's important not to get discouraged though. My doc also told me everything is fine, and the best way to make it happen is to do what you've already described....keep having sex! She actually told me I shouldn't get too crazy over OPKs, temping, etc. because it can increase stress....not that I'm very likely to take that advice BUT maybe it could help you to take a break from it all for a month. It could end up being all it takes!

Good luck, and loads of baby dust!

 

[littlebird28]

Thank guys! I have tried temping, but I wake up a ton through the night so the temps were always funky by morning and never made sense. Feeling better today, no AF yet! So many baby showers and facebook baby announcements, I think they were getting to me. My neighbor who has a small baby already just came over to tell me she's pregnant AGAIN, and even went so far as to say "my husband just LOOKS at me and I get knocked up!" I seriously had to restrain myself. Haha. I think you're right, Hena (love your name, btw) I think i'm getting a little wrapped up with opk's and the like. Time for a break!

 

[littlebird28]

*Thanks rather

 

[Hena]

Aw thanks I hear you re showers and Facebook! I've stopped checking into FB more than once a day, and even then not reading all the posts for the sake of my sanity. I really am happy for them, but it's hard to ignore that little stabbing feeling I get in my heart...especially when people complain about either their pregnancy or children!
I'm so happy we have this forum to vent on and give each other support!

 

[littlebird28]

Yes! I even went so far as to block the pregnant ladies' posts. Haha. A little ridiculous, but outta sight, outta mind!

 

[youngwife20]

I also never thought it would take this long lol im on my 4rth month I thought because I am young 20 and husband 24 i thought it would happen fast! we have sex every single day! accept 5 days in a month when af is here.. yet no bfp!! so fustrating

 

[littlebird28]

I also never thought it would take this long lol im on my 4rth month I thought because I am young 20 and husband 24 i thought it would happen fast! we have sex every single day! accept 5 days in a month when af is here.. yet no bfp!! so fustrating

Do you have irregular cycles or use OPK's? I know they say 5 months isn't long....I beg to differ! So much sex...my poor husband loses his stamina towards the end!

 

[youngwife20]

I also never thought it would take this long lol im on my 4rth month I thought because I am young 20 and husband 24 i thought it would happen fast! we have sex every single day! accept 5 days in a month when af is here.. yet no bfp!! so fustrating

Do you have irregular cycles or use OPK's? I know they say 5 months isn't long....I beg to differ! So much sex...my poor husband loses his stamina towards the end!

My cycles used to be right on 28 days now ive started trying my CYCLE has got shorter and shorter! Now I am on a 25 DAY CYCLE. I started using OPKS this month I have found out i ov later than my ov calander told me! I ovd as if my cycle is 31 DAYS apparently says my opk instruction guide. weirdly enough .. we have sex less now were ttc because too much sex reduces sperm quality lol, but needing to do it on a schedule can get realy anoyying , and its hard to keep things spicey sometimes .

were also using pre seed

How about you?

 

[littlebird28]

I guess every doctor can be different, but my doctor said that the old notion that "too much" sex depletes sperm count is not true. She said that any normal male should need a 24 hour recharge, but that's it! It doesn't matter...we can't have that much sex anyway. Haha. Just 3 times a week is what we're shooting for, then everyday during the fertile window. Even by then we're exhausted! It sucks because foreplay can get tough when there are so many restrictions...(doc said no oral sex or saliva, it harms sperm) so we're having to get really creative! We're using pre-seed, too...I like it.