Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
My RE recommends EOD, but mainly because "I don't want to put pressure on you and your husband for every day". As long as there aren't any other reasons (mainly sperm related) you can do ED if you want to. It only takes once.
This isn't a FF question but does it completely kill your chances of getting pregnant to use regular lube? Not the kind with spermicide, just plain old KY. It didn't even occur to me at the time and now I feel like I have no chance this cycle, based on my google research.
This isn't a FF question but does it completely kill your chances of getting pregnant to use regular lube? Not the kind with spermicide, just plain old KY. It didn't even occur to me at the time and now I feel like I have no chance this cycle, based on my google research.
It might reduce the chance slightly, but if it doesn't have a spermicide in it and there are no other known sperm issues it should be fine.
This isn't a FF question but does it completely kill your chances of getting pregnant to use regular lube? Not the kind with spermicide, just plain old KY. It didn't even occur to me at the time and now I feel like I have no chance this cycle, based on my google research.
If KY prevented pregnancy, I'm sure it would be marketed as such. There are lubes that are "sperm friendly" but that doesn't mean using other lubes will completely destroy your chances.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
Post by goldenlove3 on Aug 27, 2015 12:38:25 GMT -5
I don't remember who it was or if it was on TD, but I remember someone had actually looked at FF charts and did a comparison study between BFP charts with ED and EOD sex (I think she even compared -3,-1,+1 vs -4,-2,O). The difference in success rates were minimal.
This isn't a FF question but does it completely kill your chances of getting pregnant to use regular lube? Not the kind with spermicide, just plain old KY. It didn't even occur to me at the time and now I feel like I have no chance this cycle, based on my google research.
It might reduce the chance slightly, but if it doesn't have a spermicide in it and there are no other known sperm issues it should be fine.
Noob mistake - I meant flame free but I see how it looks like fertility friend question thread. Come in lurkers and participate I made the first mistake
I got Wondfo OPKs. I intend to start them on CD11. When should I start using them twice a day versus once? I'll start with SMU, but can add in a 5:00 test.
I got Wondfo OPKs. I intend to start them on CD11. When should I start using them twice a day versus once? I'll start with SMU, but can add in a 5:00 test.
I move on to a second one when the line starts getting darker. I usually get a series of squinters, then an obvious line, which is when I switch to 2x/day.
I got Wondfo OPKs. I intend to start them on CD11. When should I start using them twice a day versus once? I'll start with SMU, but can add in a 5:00 test.
It'll depend on your body and how long your surges last. You might not need to use them twice a day. If you typically ovulate around the same cycle day each cycle then maybe a couple days before that if you are intending to test twice anyways. But if your cycles are pretty irregular then just whenever you feel like it.
ETA: You could also start adding a second test when you start getting secondary signs if your ovulation day is pretty unpredictable.
Post by tinabelcher on Aug 27, 2015 13:01:55 GMT -5
This may be a TMI question, but the lube thing reminded me of it. I've seen answers all over the place (and some very confused people on Yahoo Answers). Is oral sex as foreplay bad for TTC? I know not to use saliva as a lubricant, but should we avoid it completely while we're trying?
This may be a TMI question, but the lube thing reminded me of it. I've seen answers all over the place (and some very confused people on Yahoo Answers). Is oral sex as foreplay bad for TTC? I know not to use saliva as a lubricant, but should we avoid it completely while we're trying?
Do you have known sperm issues? If not, then you're fine.
I got Wondfo OPKs. I intend to start them on CD11. When should I start using them twice a day versus once? I'll start with SMU, but can add in a 5:00 test.
This is my first cycle using them (Wondfo) and I started right away using them twice a day. I started on CD 10 because my O date is not really consistent (I've O'd anywhere between CD 10 into the twenties) and they were never stark white for me at all. I ended up with O day on CD 19.
This may be a TMI question, but the lube thing reminded me of it. I've seen answers all over the place (and some very confused people on Yahoo Answers). Is oral sex as foreplay bad for TTC? I know not to use saliva as a lubricant, but should we avoid it completely while we're trying?
If oral sex is wrong, I don't wanna be right.
But no. As long as you don't have sperm issues, have all the oral.
Number One: Born 06.16.2009 BFP: 01.17.2014 / MC 02.05.2014 BFP: 03.08.2014 / MMC: 05.07.2014 Dx: Partial Molar/GTD. Benched until 01.2015 Number Two: Born 07.22.2016
This may be a TMI question, but the lube thing reminded me of it. I've seen answers all over the place (and some very confused people on Yahoo Answers). Is oral sex as foreplay bad for TTC? I know not to use saliva as a lubricant, but should we avoid it completely while we're trying?
If oral sex is wrong, I don't wanna be right.
But no. As long as you don't have sperm issues, have all the oral.
I just want to say, if I didn't love you before, I would now.
I got Wondfo OPKs. I intend to start them on CD11. When should I start using them twice a day versus once? I'll start with SMU, but can add in a 5:00 test.
I move on to a second one when the line starts getting darker. I usually get a series of squinters, then an obvious line, which is when I switch to 2x/day.
Do you ever have your 2nd strip come in lighter than the first, then darker again the next day? I do SMU, then ~5pm. Last cycle, my 2nd day of positive opk's got lighter at 5pm, then the 3rd day SMU was very dark. Probably just based on the amount of water I was drinking?
I move on to a second one when the line starts getting darker. I usually get a series of squinters, then an obvious line, which is when I switch to 2x/day.
Do you ever have your 2nd strip come in lighter than the first, then darker again the next day? I do SMU, then ~5pm. Last cycle, my 2nd day of positive opk's got lighter at 5pm, then the 3rd day SMU was very dark. Probably just based on the amount of water I was drinking?
It could have been diluted by drinking a lot of fluids or it could be that you had multiple surges.
I move on to a second one when the line starts getting darker. I usually get a series of squinters, then an obvious line, which is when I switch to 2x/day.
Do you ever have your 2nd strip come in lighter than the first, then darker again the next day? I do SMU, then ~5pm. Last cycle, my 2nd day of positive opk's got lighter at 5pm, then the 3rd day SMU was very dark. Probably just based on the amount of water I was drinking?
SMU is always darker for me than my late afternoon (around 5pm, like you). Could be the amount of water you're drinking, or it could be multiple surges. The former seems more likely to me.
This may be a TMI question, but the lube thing reminded me of it. I've seen answers all over the place (and some very confused people on Yahoo Answers). Is oral sex as foreplay bad for TTC? I know not to use saliva as a lubricant, but should we avoid it completely while we're trying?
WHOA. I thought you were hobbesgal because of the avatar!
As for your question - I doubt there is enough saliva to ruin your chances. If it bugs you then you could have him wipe off before you transition into sex.
Do you ever have your 2nd strip come in lighter than the first, then darker again the next day? I do SMU, then ~5pm. Last cycle, my 2nd day of positive opk's got lighter at 5pm, then the 3rd day SMU was very dark. Probably just based on the amount of water I was drinking?
SMU is always darker for me than my late afternoon (around 5pm, like you). Could be the amount of water you're drinking, or it could be multiple surges. The former seems more likely to me.
ellabee - I have only ever seen a positive OPK with FMU because once I start drinking water during the day I can never hold it long enough to get a high enough concentration to turn an OPK positive with SMU or in the afternoon. So there's a good chance the lighter line in the afternoon could be due to how much you're drinking.
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