Sperm meets egg plan!

[HopeAlways]

We are trying the SMEP this cycle. I am CD 9 today and we started BDing on CD 7 due to my short cycle. I am anticipating ovulating in 3-4 days so we will see what happens. We tried a similar method in Sept 2010 and I got pregnant the first try. It ended in a mmc so I am hoping it works out better this time. Good luck to everyone!!!

 

[Spoomie]

(Hi again HopeAlways). We are also using SMEP, though have run out of steam at the last hurdle! As directed, we did CD8, 10, 12 then ovulation day which was on CD13, then 14 and 15 but have been beaten by the 'miss a day then 1 more time' which should've been today, CD17. To be honest, I'm a bit puzzled as to why the plan tells you to continue so long after positive OPK when the egg only survives for 12 hours once released? I'm imagining it's because ovulation can occur up to 48 hours after a positive, but this still means that 4 days later seems very far away from ovulation, can anyone clarify? I don't think it's relevant for us to continue though this month anyway as I have already had my temperature rise so no more chances - see my chart and any comments gratefully received!!!

https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/2fe52c/rss6741.xml

Never really remember how to create the link to my Fertility Friend page so hope I've done it correctly, hopefully I've not just shared our bank statement with you instead!

 

[HopeAlways]

I honestly have no idea why they recommended that extra day either. Maybe it's just what was done and they had success so they are afraid to change the plan. Who really knows. hehe!!

 

[Lumboo]

I mc in December 2010 at 10 . I read the SMEP is a good plan for those who have no fertility problems and have conceived before so thought I would try it.

I had my first AF on 2 Jan and tried SMEP in January, although we missed out the day after ov, as DH was not well. This caused floods of tears on my part, as my scientific experiment had been compromised.

Anyway, I just wanted to let all you ladies know this worked for me first time, so it is something I would highly recommend. The other thing I did was to make sure that I did lie down for at least 20 minutes after each bd.

Good luck ladies Xxx

 

[Spoomie]

That's great news Lumboo

 

[Monkey12]

I mc in December 2010 at 10 . I read the SMEP is a good plan for those who have no fertility problems and have conceived before so thought I would try it.

I had my first AF on 2 Jan and tried SMEP in January, although we missed out the day after ov, as DH was not well. This caused floods of tears on my part, as my scientific experiment had been compromised.

Anyway, I just wanted to let all you ladies know this worked for me first time, so it is something I would highly recommend. The other thing I did was to make sure that I did lie down for at least 20 minutes after each bd.

Good luck ladies Xxx

Wow LumBoo.... thats great news, i miscarried oct 2010 and have had no luck as yet so im thinking of trying this method.

Hope you have a sticky bean

 

[MARySOL]

Right ladies... Im now on cycle 5 of TTC after MC and Im determined this month to succeed!!! Who's with me?!

Im going to try the SMEP and start BD tonight (cycle day 7 for me as I have a short cycle).... BD every other day until I get a positive OPK and then BD three consectutive nights once I do.

I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with this plan??

Good luck everyone for Feb BFPs!!!!!!!!

Baby dust and hugs
xxxx

hi little,
wanted to say good luck! i didn't do SMEP this cycle but will definitely will next cycle...

 

[Little S]

OOOOhh very excited about the positive stories on this thread!
I still havent had a strong positive OPK yet but I saw a faint line today and Im getting a few cramps so Im sure it won't be long??
We DTD on CD7, CD9, CD 11, CD13 and today is CD14 so I think we will tonight too just in case. When I get a positive OPK it usually means that I ovulate the same day as my temps usually shoot up so Im going to jump on him tonight just to be sure!!

Keep the stories coming ladies.

It is hard though... Im a teacher and took 60 kids to a farm today so the last thing I feel is sexy!

 

[Little S]

Yippee!!! Just had two positive OPKs so def going for it tonight!! xxx

 

[HopeAlways]

I mc in December 2010 at 10 . I read the SMEP is a good plan for those who have no fertility problems and have conceived before so thought I would try it.

I had my first AF on 2 Jan and tried SMEP in January, although we missed out the day after ov, as DH was not well. This caused floods of tears on my part, as my scientific experiment had been compromised.

Anyway, I just wanted to let all you ladies know this worked for me first time, so it is something I would highly recommend. The other thing I did was to make sure that I did lie down for at least 20 minutes after each bd.

Good luck ladies Xxx

Wow! That is great news Lumboo. I hope you have a wonderful pregnancy!!!! I miscarried in December as well but didn't really follow the SMEP after I got my first AF post miscarriage. We still used OPKs but only BD'd twice and I honestly don't think my lining was completely healed. I should be ovulating around thursday/friday so we started the SMEP a few days ago. We BD on CD 7 and CD 9 and will keep going until + OPK. I was so emotionally distraught when I didn't get pregnant right away again so I am really hoping it works this month. I don't know how many more (-'s) I can handle. I got pregnant the first month we used OPK's in september so I am hoping I am just as fertile now as than but with a better outcome. Good luck thoughts to all of you!!!

 

[Little S]

Feeling really low today. I had a positive OPK on Monday and we DTD on Sunday night and Monday but last night OHh was so tired he fell straight to sleep.... this caused lots of crying on my behalf (stupid I know) but I just felt that yesterday was a really important day to do it.
Oh well... OH said he's just not used to doing it so often!

Feel really down today and also found out my friend in work is pregnant AGAIN! (her first was only born six months ago!)

CAN'T WAIT FOR TODAY TO BE OVER!!

Do you think im out this cycle? Temp went slightly up today but not a lot so it makes me wonder if I have even ovulated yet??!!
xx

 

[glaciergirl]

Hi Little S,
Don't feel down, his sperm will be able to live in the fertile quality cervical mucus for at least 5 days, and if you had your positive OPK on Monday that was most likely your Peak Day - so the last day of EWCM. After all the EWCM dissappears (post ovulation) it's much harder for them to get to where they need to go so you guys did the right thing doing it loads before so they were waiting inside the tubes to catch and say hello to the egg!


Last time I got pregnant we did it up until the positive OPK, and not after (too knackered!). And we did the same thing this time. My period should start on Friday and I am still waiting to see some spotting - a good sign so far, but need to remain calm and collected, lol!!

Take it easy, and I'm thinking of you as I felt exactly the same when my OH was too tired to get it on!!

I also meant to add that one thing I have made an effort with this month - is really keeping stress and emotions under control. its hard but if you can do other stuff that helps you relax and release endorphins and not feel anxious that will have very positive impact on your hormones. I started going back to the gym 2 weeks ago and that made a huge difference to my mental and emotional state. I also knit and love watching trash telly, esp ANTM - all these things have made me relaxed and I hope helped the egg to make a happy home inside. xx

 

[Little S]

Thank you so much Glacier girl, I really needed that message of encouragement. I have just had a nice relaxing bath and hubby said he's going to give me a massage later so hopefully it will all help!
I really hope you're right and that Monday was our peak day... all we can do now is wait!
Ive got my fingers crossed for you too hun... good luck.

ANTM -I love it!!! And My big fat gypsy wedding/glee/tool academy (shameful but I love it!!)

Fingers and toes crossed for you
xx

 

[glaciergirl]

All my knowledge and confidence comes from that bible, Taking Charge of Your Fertility! I think as a scientist I know conceiving is all chance - but the control freak in me needs to understand how I can influence things so I can increase my chances. Peak Day is the last day of your fertile stretchy cervical mucus and most of the time this is around your positive OPK (you only know the day after though). So just monitoring CM from day 8 gives you loads more confidence and helps to time (and schedule ) your BDing. Well its certainly helped me anyway!!

I love that you love those shows - so do I! Anne from Texas is so gonna win ANTM, I like her a lots as she is so down to earth and not full of it, unlike some of those other tarts. Don't get me started on BFGW....I can't believe how they dress those young girls up and let them dance like that!!

Anyway, take it easy - and enjoy your massage

 

[Little S]

Hope AF hasn't shown up yet glaciergirl!
MBFGW - I know, those girls should not dance like that!! Awful!

xxx

Update - my temps went up today so Im pleased that I have finally ovulated. Also dtd last night as one last attempt. Had achy feeling in tummy since Tuesday which I don't normally have but going to try not to symptom spot!
xx

 

[glaciergirl]

Hi Little S!

Still no spotting or AF! I have had a few faint cramps in the tummy area today, but usually they are accompanied by the spotting...
I feel nervous, but not thinking too much about it and trying to keep away from the HPTs...

You're very clever doing all this charting of temps, so good to know whats going on with things!

xx

 

[princess_bump]

we're going to give this ago, still early days for us since our loss, but we thought we might us well, our daughter sleeps well so i suppose it's just as well
lots of luck ladies for this cycle

 

[Monkey12]

Today is D-DAY start the SMEP and today is day 8 as plan suggest will be B'd tonight and every other day until i get a posistive OPK.

Fingers crossed for all us ladies

 

[Spoomie]

Hi Monkey 12

Good luck. It seems so easy on day 8, but we did SMEP this month and after the 3 consecutive days from ovulation we were so worn out, we didn't manage the final day! Hope you have more stamina - ha ha I commented earlier in this thread to this effect and asked if anyone knew the reason for miss a day then 1 final go - it seems so far from + ovulation, any ideas ladies???

 

[Monkey12]

Hi Monkey 12

Good luck. It seems so easy on day 8, but we did SMEP this month and after the 3 consecutive days from ovulation we were so worn out, we didn't manage the final day! Hope you have more stamina - ha ha I commented earlier in this thread to this effect and asked if anyone knew the reason for miss a day then 1 final go - it seems so far from + ovulation, any ideas ladies???

Hi Spoomie

Im hoping the fact that my partner is younger than me will help in the stamina department

About your question ....

I found this......

"make sure to "release" the sperm in your partner at least once during the gap between ovulation and new cycle Day 8 so that no more than 10 days elapse without new sperm production. Sperm is also a cause of genetic damage, not just eggs, so keep it fresh! If you are not successful the first month, it is not because your sperm did not get to your egg. 75% of eggs are lost within the first 14 days due to normal genetic damage or failure to fertilize. Just keep trying"


So are they saying that the day off will generate fresh sperm??? and the day off will give OH time to do this but then isn't that past OV but if you do not get a posistive you have to do it every other day until day 35

also....

"Trying" too often can actually do more harm than good. Do not try every night! You will get exhausted and sore, and your mucus--both for fertility and for lubrication--will dry up, and you will stop trying too early in the month or miss an important day. Every other day is absolutely sufficient, with three nights in a row during peak time sealing the deal"

I don't really know what the deal is.. but willing to give it a go

So what happened with your SMEP do you know if it worked?? when do you test??