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New to TTC — advice?
Hello! I’m very new to this process & forum!
I’ve had the Mirena IUD for a total of 8 years, and stopped getting my period altogether for the past 3 years. After making the decision that we would like to start trying (I’m 27), I had the Mirena removed 8/16/19. My first cycle started 9/7/2019. Based on EWCM, I ovulated around the 25th, but I’m not exactly sure and the EWCM lasted for about three days. We did the BD once during that three day period, so now I’m supposedly in the 2ww. However, I have no idea how long my natural cycle is, so I don’t know how long I’ll be waiting! I was never aware of body changes, cm, or anything reproductive related until I started reading about it in August.
I’m excited that we’re starting to try for our baby, but I’m also realistically pessimistic that this first try was not successful and I anticipate that we will have to try for a while.
So I guess I have a few questions about this TTC process.
1. For other women on Mirena or similar hormonal BC, especially if you stopped getting your period, how soon after you stopped did you start ovulating and/or conceive?
2. How long did you TTC before you introduced tracking your temperature or using OPKs or other forms of planning?
3. Has anything helped you remain positive/hopeful through the many months of TTC? I’m assuming the excitement of trying ends quickly after a few cycles of AF...
4. As someone who is TTC for the first time, is there anything else I should know or be prepared for?
I’ve had the Mirena IUD for a total of 8 years, and stopped getting my period altogether for the past 3 years. After making the decision that we would like to start trying (I’m 27), I had the Mirena removed 8/16/19. My first cycle started 9/7/2019. Based on EWCM, I ovulated around the 25th, but I’m not exactly sure and the EWCM lasted for about three days. We did the BD once during that three day period, so now I’m supposedly in the 2ww. However, I have no idea how long my natural cycle is, so I don’t know how long I’ll be waiting! I was never aware of body changes, cm, or anything reproductive related until I started reading about it in August.
I’m excited that we’re starting to try for our baby, but I’m also realistically pessimistic that this first try was not successful and I anticipate that we will have to try for a while.
So I guess I have a few questions about this TTC process.
1. For other women on Mirena or similar hormonal BC, especially if you stopped getting your period, how soon after you stopped did you start ovulating and/or conceive?
2. How long did you TTC before you introduced tracking your temperature or using OPKs or other forms of planning?
3. Has anything helped you remain positive/hopeful through the many months of TTC? I’m assuming the excitement of trying ends quickly after a few cycles of AF...
4. As someone who is TTC for the first time, is there anything else I should know or be prepared for?
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I tried for 2 cycles before I introduced BBT, which I recommend as I got my BFP the month I introduced it. I also used OPKs all 3 months
What helped me remain hopeful was the forum I’m on. Its called “hoping for a BFP in October - part 1”. The ladies in that group are very supportive. it’s also important to keep yourself busy during the wait
My biggest piece of advice would be to ignore ALL symptoms. All symptoms are the same for ovulation, pregnancy, and period, so you will drive yourself crazy if you focus on symptoms. This past cycle, I dismissed any symptom I was feeling so I didn’t get my hopes up. I felt everything in the book my first month TTC and my period came, so I promised myself I would ignore symptoms. I also introduced Preseed this cycle when I got my BFP. It’s a lubricant that helps sperm get where they need to go easier
https://forum.madeformums.com/trying-to-conceive/543939-hoping-for-a-bfp-in-october-part-1.html#latest
@Rachel.a21 Congratulations on your bfp! I'm excited to know that conception can happen so soon after stopping BC.
So don’t worry your fertility can come back pretty quick post mirena!! Good luck xx