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First and foremost... Relax.
I don't think you've got an inability to get pregnant because you've been kinda trying for 18 months... unless you're temping and checking cm and baby dancing every time you know you're fertile and STILL don't get pregnant, then it could be a problem, but simply using an LH strip here and there and otherwise hoping... it's not cause for concern. You could simply be missing your fertile days every single month... which sounds silly but it happens! a lot!
I think it would be best for you to try temping for 4 months, just 4... if you still aren't pregnant by the end of that time, then start looking into the reasons... but if you're not temping and checking cm you're not really "trying" but more "not trying not to" you know?
i really don't mean for this to insult anyone... so I hope it doesn't... but unless you know exactly what your body is doing and doing the deed at the right time accordingly, it really shouldn't count as "inable to get pregnant" just as "haven't gotten lucky yet"
Plus, if you have a problem like LP defect, temping will tell you and you'll be able to correct it.
Originally Posted by shellnurse  Hello! I'm new to the group. We have been TTC for 18 months, and I've been using LH strips here and there. My DH was tested and his results are normal and I had bloodwork (thyroid check, I guess). My Ob says my results are normal and my "eggs look good" in her words. This month I've been using the LH strips again and I always had postive results in the past, but this month, all negative. Soooo... does bloodwork really show that "my eggs are good"? Are they in there, but just not being released this month? Also- I've resisted doing temp and CM checks because I hate being reminded everyday of my inability to get pregnant. Aren't the LH sticks just as good? I know these are questions for medical professionals, but I appreciate the emotional support of being in a group with others in the same boat. Thanks! |
I don't think you've got an inability to get pregnant because you've been kinda trying for 18 months... unless you're temping and checking cm and baby dancing every time you know you're fertile and STILL don't get pregnant, then it could be a problem, but simply using an LH strip here and there and otherwise hoping... it's not cause for concern. You could simply be missing your fertile days every single month... which sounds silly but it happens! a lot!
I think it would be best for you to try temping for 4 months, just 4... if you still aren't pregnant by the end of that time, then start looking into the reasons... but if you're not temping and checking cm you're not really "trying" but more "not trying not to" you know?
i really don't mean for this to insult anyone... so I hope it doesn't... but unless you know exactly what your body is doing and doing the deed at the right time accordingly, it really shouldn't count as "inable to get pregnant" just as "haven't gotten lucky yet"
Plus, if you have a problem like LP defect, temping will tell you and you'll be able to correct it.
