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Hi all, so I am def trying for a jan baby now... AF has finally turned up. The last 2 days was pink spotting and then brown 24 hours later so I’m pretty upset, really thought this was our month. Oh well, lucky cycle number 16 I got to 13 dpo this time though which is a positive as normally I’m only 11 dpo before AF arrives. Hubby gets to go do his thing in a cup tomorrow now, he was really really hoping I was pregnant I think mainly so he wouldn’t have to do it haha.

This month I will be taking pre natal, vitamin d, vitamin b complex, propollis, EPO till ovulation and then for the first time trying vitex and MACA Root. Will also be using clear blue digital ovulation. Anyone any other recommendations? to all the ladies here! Xxxxx

Oh forgot to mention I’m also going to accupuncture/Chinese herbalist tomorrow for fertility so will see how that goes - has anyone tried that before? At the beginning of ttc I sort of thought was a load of nonsense but I’ll try anything now!

@K8mcm88 - I know how you feel about starting to try more and more things as we keep trying to conceive! I have hear some women have luck taking baby aspirin after ovulation once a day. It's supposed to help with uterine lining or increases your chances if you have trouble with inflammation. I did some research on it a few months ago. I tried it for one cycle but have to admit I forgot to these last two cycles... Let us know how your DH's test goes and how the acupuncture is!

@K8mcm88. I used Baby Asprin this cycle and then stopped taking it after I got pregnant. I kept a bottle at my desk at work so I didn't take any on the weekends. I also took Maca capsules and thought that made a difference too. I played havoc on my temps the first week and then it finally started to even off and go back to normal; stopped taking it again after I conceived as it shouldn't be taken during pregnancy. So, in all honesty, I am not sure what really helped me to get pregnant (besides progesterone cream). Good luck and hope you get your BFP.

@FlamingoGirl13. How are things going for you?

@ dragonfly23 - Honestly not conceiving was harder this cycle then all the rest. I had this feeling that we didn't conceive and I fear that I will have that every cycle. I just don't know what it feels like to be pregnant so waiting for symptoms is hard. I've cried more this time around and DH is sadder too. He's starting to worry about our fertility and we've talked about the steps we'll take if we don't conceive after 12 cycles. I'm prone to tears as it is so I've been trying not to think about it and we'll focus on our fertile week next week. My whole family is going on vacation next week except for me and DH as he couldn't get the time off. That means we will have little distractions and can focus on our selves next week which will be good for baby making!

Hi all! I popped in to check on everyone and see how things are going.
K8mcm88, i took all you will be plus co q10 and baby asprin. Bf took multi vit that had high zinc and co q10 as well. You can look up co q10 and fertility and it will tell you about it. I am 5w3d and am still taking vit b complex, prenatal, co q10, baby asprin, and red maca powder. I asked my dr about them and she said they are all ok to take. Maca is a dried fruit and incans used it during pregnancy. There has been no testing on it and that's why they say stop taking it. I would consult dr when you do get bfp.
Flamingogirl, i am sorry you are having such a hard time. It can be so nerve wracking and stressful. I think it is geeat you and dh have the house to yourselves.

Mistique, afwifey, winnie, beaut1ful38, i have my fingers crossed for you all. I have been following most everyone from the oct, nov, dec groups abd want to keep up with you ladies.

kelliria- how far along are you now? how are you feeling??

K8mcm88 - I'm am absolute needle-phobe but have heard so many great things about acupuncture for fertility!

Neg OPK today (CD21). I was so sure today would be O day. But not complaining means we can get more BDing in

Thanks everyone for your advise!!!! I am a complete needle phone also, so I had quite a lot of anxiety at the beginning of the session but it eased off. She seems to think I'm too cold to have a baby!Haha! Kind of makes sense though, I'm quite small and always have layers on and very poor circulation so feet and hands are constantly numb. So she has given me a mix of Chinese herbs to start taking and I've to go back in 3 days for more accupunture.

Flamingogirl I'm with you. Some months hit you harder than others, it can be hard to pick yourself up at the beginning of a cycle and remain positive. This is my 16th cycle and it certainly doesn't get easier. I have every faith will get there in the end though - positive thoughts your way!!!! Xxx

Hey everyone So I’m definitely out for a December baby, moving on to TTC cycle 10 This past month’s cycle has been crazy to say the least. So, I need all of your secrets.. new supplements to try, anything will help! I take prenatals now, but I think I want to start hubby on something too. Anyway, good luck to you all! Lots of