Just got another negative test. I'm so lost. How do I handle the monthly roller coaster of emotions? Hope, disappointment on repeat. 😔

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I feel the same way. I see a therapist but I still have the same experience every month; currently sitting with a negative result just waiting for my period to come so I can start this process again. I'm tired.

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Me too, OP. Hugs back 🤗

If you both don’t mind me asking, how long have you been trying? How many times a day do you TTC? And do you have regular periods? Does position matter? Does amount of exercise matter? Me and hubby just started trying and I have like so many multiple questions

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OP same story as you- PCOS (and endo that was removed via surgery in December as well as a clogged Fallopian tube that was corrected) 1.5 years of active trying with timed intercourse and medications and supplements (and post peak HCG injections). Finally got our first ever BFP 8 weeks ago on our third round of higher dose Letrozole.
Everyone’s infertility journey is different and it quite frankly sucks! It’s so hard to know what will work or if it will work. If you want to chat, feel free to DM- but hang in there, you can do it!! You’ve got more support than you know.

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I can relate. But I truly don’t think I try enough. Its no fun when it feels like work. I think true TTC is like multiple times a day and it’s becoming like one time during the window. 😔 Hugs to you all!

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There are lots of different theories as to how often you should have sex- some say multiple times a day, some say every other day, some say 3 times during your window is enough. I think you have to do what works for you and what you’re comfortable with. You’re still trying if you hit no days during your window (it’s just not effective). I think you can count yourself as TTC even though you only hit 1 day- don’t be so hard on yourself!

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In the same boat OP! Sending love and strength!!❤️

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