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TTC October 2020 Babies
Hi all! I'm back in the TTC game as of today. I just got my first post postpartum period so now I feel like I can try and track ovulation. I ordered some OPKs and will start using them in a week or so. I can't track BBT this time around because of my DD.
I used this site heavily while trying to conceive our daughter and made a bunch of friends that I still talk to. I'm looking forward to meeting some new ladies and sharing in this TTC journey again.
Here's a little bit about me. I started TTC in 2017 and it took us 9 months of tracking to get our first BFP. Our daughter was born on Valentine's day 2019 and is almost one! We want our kids about 2 years apart but know that it's not really our choice. We are hoping it will take 9 months (cycles) or less to conceive baby number 2. I expect to have irregular cycles starting out because we are still breast feeding. I had very regular periods before getting pregnant.
So! Who is trying for October babies and how's it going?
145 Replies • 4 years ago
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@Lalou3tt3- I'm using the Pregmate brand this time. With Breast feeding and not knowing how my cycles will be I didn't want to waste my money on the clearblue digital ones. I used those last time and loved them! If my cycle shows a clear pattern after a while I will probably go back to them after I run out of the Pregmate brand.
I've been doing OPKs twice a day once in the morning and once at night. Does it make sense to start testing in the afternoon now that I'm at CD14 and used to ovulate around CD15/16. I'm going to try that today.
@Mommy2021 - I like that we are both trying again! Good luck!
4 years ago • Post starter
I’m so excited to see so many ladies getting near ovulation, in their TWW, and entering the testing window! I’m rooting for everyone! Seeing all your stories not only helps me pass this time of waiting and planning and searching for that surge, but is also gives me hope as I see so many ladies getting their BFP’s!
AFM- I’m now on CD8. I have not started my OPK’s yet (which I’m very proud of) because My CM is still sticky, so I know they won’t show anything yet. I’m finally getting to know my body, so I can rely more on it and hold off on the tests longer! Hopefully I won’t have to buy more OPK’s this cycle, and will only need what’s left from the last one.
I currently have a cold with the worst headaches, but hoping to bd tonight, then in 3 days (cd11) then I will start every other until my positive OPK at which point I will aid for 3 days in a row! Since my husband can’t handle too many consecutive days of BDing, I’m trying to be very strategic this cycle!
Anyone else have to make a similar plan of attack in their ttc journey??
4 years ago
FlamingoGirl- here’s what my progression looked like last month. Had a lot of ups and downs until I finally saw my surge on CD 19. I did O on CD20. This is the cycle following a chemical, but not unusual for me to have a few ups and downs before I actually get my surge.
I hope yours comes soon, but don’t be surprised if your cycle is a bit wonky since you’re still nursing and it’s only your first cycle! But also- hold on to that hope- I caught that first egg after my first post party period and I got my beautiful second daughter! You’ve got this!!
4 years ago
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