Trying to remain calm

[wildlyluna]

I know I’m only in the 4th month of TTC, but being on the back foot, of 1 less tube and being 41, I feel the odds aren’t in my favour.
I have done my best in moving in the direction of the LE diet, it’s not perfect, but that’s ok. I think 😉
I have been doing e4d from end of AF right up until well after I think I’ve ovulated.

This month however I haven’t ov yet, I had a positive OPK for 2 days maybe 3/4, but that was 3 days ago, and I’m on CD 25 . I usually get my AF day 26/27! In all my years, this has never happened to me, so it feels so foreign. 😞
I know it happens and I’m not stressed too about it, what makes me concerned is that I feel like throwing it in and going back to what I know and how I got my 3 boys. Because I want to conceive quick! I feel like I’m running out of time.

So with all that, I really don’t know how to move forward from here - once I ovulate of course ! 😂
I think I will look into an appointment with my specialist and see if he can help, but in the meaning time, any suggestions would be welcomed 😊

[atomic sagebrush]

Are you eating full fat dairy ONLY and at least 1 serving a day?? If not, do. 4-6 eggs a week and 1 serving of red meat, 1 serving of salmon every week.

If your O was delayed your period will come late too. Then we'll be able to count back 12-14 days to see when you really did ovulate.

In the meantime keep going with e4d.

Next month and from here on in, add in an additional attempt at positive OPk.

Are you doing e4d in the M/Th pattern or M/F?? If M/F, close by one day and go to M/TH (not those days per se, but that is how I want you to count the days.

[atomic sagebrush]

Also, add in female O.

How long are you laying flat after attempt?? Spend part of that time on your tummy, not just on your back.

No shallow release, right??

Would you want to add in Preseed or Guaifenesin yet or wait another month or two with these changes?

[wildlyluna]

Hi Atomic, thanks so much!
Yes having FULL fat dairy, (no skim )! At least once daily.
I can definitely add in one attempt at positive OPk.
I was doing M/F but pulled that forward, this month , even had an oops session last week [emoji848]. According to my temps I haven’t ov yet. So might recheck OPks again.

I fall asleep after attempt, but might be worth looking at lying on my stomach ?

Hmmm I don’t think me on top is shallow ? Is it?
I’m happy to add in preeseed or guaiferesin if you think it will help. [emoji4]

[wildlyluna]

Oh one more thing!
I took a OPK today and it was a definite positive, should I have an attempt again tonight? we had our e4d attempt last night.

[atomic sagebrush]

For best odds of conception, have another attempt. For best odds of pink stick with attempt you've had.