Thoughts on BD timing?

[atomic sagebrush]

Hi Atomic, good morning! We did BD, and I accidentally O'd. I know it's not a make or break, and I've been so good about holding out....really hope it doesn't make a difference in our case. Anyway, temp is still low today and cb digi is still reading high, not peak. I'm CD25, so I'm wondering if this might be an anovulatory month for me. Either that, or it will be the latest that I've ever ovulated (not sure if that's good for egg quality). Anyway, wanted to share....

I had one when I got my daughter. I doubt it does anything.

Anov months are really not that common. Most will just O later.

Late O and egg quality - even IF that is true (totally unproven) it is only in VERY long cycles like 4-5-6 months long. I personally do not buy this idea as all your eggs are in your ovaries when you're in your mother's womb anyway. i think this is all down to the fact that people with severe PCOS have poor egg quality and they're also the ones who develop those crazy long cycles. Coincidence.

[maximbella]

Thanks! I have an ob appointment on Thursday, so will see if she can ultrasound me and see what's happening (if there is even anything to see). I do have bloating and cramping today, which are usually good signs for me, but we shall see. If I O today and we BD this morning (last BD was Saturday pm), hoping that would be one attempt even though it would be right in top of O.


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[maximbella]

Hi atomic, as a follow up...today for another low temp and high (not peak) reading on digi. I have bloating, which is a good sign, but I'm on CD26 now and never O'd this late. I have an ob appointment tomorrow, but we are expecting up to a foot of snow so I'm sure it will be cancelled. Is there still hope for this cycle? Also, last BD was yesterday am, so continuing e4d next BD is Friday?




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[atomic sagebrush]

Maxim, I really want you to have 2 attempts!!! Because you only have this month you can't do the one attempt.

[atomic sagebrush]

so far that looks anovulatatory but you will very likely still O.

yes, next BD friday for e4d, but remember I'd like you to add in an extra attempt at pos OPK to boost odds of conception

[maximbella]

I'm still testing OPK's, but they have been much less dark than I had previously, and the digi is still reading high (not peak). As soon as I have a positive (if/when that happens), we will def add in another attempt. Otherwise, I'm going with e4d, so again on Friday.

The more and more I think about all of this, the more I realize how much I want/need one more. I am going to sit down tonight with DH and have a serious talk about adding in more months. This stressing over "this is our one month" is causing me to delay O and generally the stress is just bad for me emotionally. If it doesn't happen for us this month, I'm praying that I at least have a few more months ahead to try. If it doesn't happen after 6 months or a year, I'll be much more at peace with it as opposed to having one month to try. Atomic, I'm using the earlier facts that you sent me a while back on how long it takes healthy couples to conceive. Fingers crossed, keep you posted!

[maximbella]

Hi Atomic, just wanted to let you know that I went to the ob/gyn yesterday and walked her through everything. She said she won't consider sending me to a RE until we've been trying until at least April with no results. I still haven't ovulated, temps are relatively low...so frustrating! Looks like an anovulatory cycle to me. Any advice at this point?? Should I ask for something to induce AF, or just wait it out?

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[atomic sagebrush]

You will very likely still O. I want you to add in the serving of full fat dairy and keep going with the eggs you're eating. I personally think this has a lot to do with "a watched pot never boils" since you're eating much the same as you were before (right??)

[maximbella]

Thanks, Atomic! I really, really hope I'll still have a chance to O this cycle!

Yes, I've had the same diet for years, literally! Breakfast has for sure been the same since before DD1 was conceived, and the only things that vary are lunch (sometimes switch sandwich for a salad) and dinner is always a variation of the above listed (I know, I'm a creature of habit and boring lol). What is the best source for the full fat dairy, a greek yogurt or something else? And what quantities?

[cosmosis]

I personally think this has a lot to do with "a watched pot never boils" since you're eating much the same as you were before (right??)

I totally agree!

Maxim, here is a sample of a long BFP cycle:
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You will eventually Ovulate and then get your period or a BFP.