5th Month of Trying to Conceive ② | Ovulation is delayed... How to overcome timing mismatches with my husband | Letrozole 2nd Cycle Report
Introduction
Even when you hope, "This month will be the one..."
trying to conceive rarely goes as planned.
I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), so my ovulation tends to be delayed.
Furthermore, with my husband's busy work schedule, it is a struggle to get the timing right.
This time, I will continue from the previous post about my 5th month of trying to conceive and
the mindset I adopted that allows me to think, "Just getting the timing right is a success" honestly.
I hope this helps lighten the hearts of those struggling with the same issues.🌱
◼️ What you will learn in this article
✔ Realistic side effects and physical changes during the 2nd cycle of Letrozole
✔ How to handle situations when ovulation is delayed and timing with your husband doesn't match
✔ The benefits for those with PCOS to switch to fertility treatment at a hospital
✔ Cost estimates for follicle checks and LH tests (actual receipts disclosed)
✔ Small tips to maintain a good relationship with your spouse while trying to conceive
Letrozole 2nd Cycle Starts | A double punch of hay fever and side effects
After finishing two follicle checks, my follicles didn't grow well, so I ended up taking 2 Letrozole tablets this cycle.
・Unstoppable sleepiness
・Sudden skin breakouts
were quite severe.
However, honestly... I couldn't tell if it was because of hay fever or the side effects of the medication.
I also thought that various things might be interacting with each other.
And, from around the last day of taking Letrozole, my vaginal discharge increased.
Although the doctor told me, "It's okay if you time it on D21," I was a little anxious, thinking,
"What if I ovulate already...?"
However, my husband was out that day, so we couldn't time it...
(This is a common occurrence when trying to conceive, right?💦)
D22 The day I was able to think, "Just getting the timing right is a success"
In the end, we were able to time it one day later on D22.
It was a challenge for my husband as well, amidst his very busy schedule.
Honestly, our condition at this time was at the worst level...
Me: Dull pain in the uterus from Letrozole, itchy eyes from hay fever, lack of sleep
Husband: Maximum work fatigue
Even so, I decided to think, "Just being able to do it today is 100 points out of 100!"
Three things I value while trying to conceive
Personally, when it comes to what is important in trying to conceive...
① Don't push yourself and keep it short when you're not feeling well
② Rely on lubricant jelly if necessary
③ Always say thank you to my husband (if you can't do it on the day, the next day is fine too)
Trying to conceive is ultimately a means, not the goal.
Of course, I have the desire to be blessed with a child, but I don't think it's right to push ourselves to the point where our relationship as a couple suffers.
I value ① and ② to avoid overexertion,
and I especially value ③ for the sake of our relationship as a couple.
(...That said, there are many days when I have no energy and get frustrated...)
D22 Follicle Check | Grown to 21mm!
After taking two Letrozole tablets for 7 days,
I went for my second follicle check.
Last time... the follicle hadn't grown at all. How about this time...?
➡ A 21mm follicle had grown nicely in my left ovary!!✨
Since it was zero last time, I felt twice as happy.
Just the fact that a follicle grows makes me so happy.
However, the LH surge had not yet occurred, so ovulation had not happened.
We decided to try for timing again on D23 and D25.
Because of this delay, it's hard to make plans while trying to conceive, isn't it?
The payment was 2,380 yen including medication prescription, follicle check, and LH test.
Summary of this cycle's schedule
D21 | Timing ①
D22 | Clinic visit/Follicle check ②
D23 | Timing ②
D24 | Rest 🌿 (Relaxing with herbal tea)
D25 | Timing ③
D26 | Confirmed egg-white cervical mucus
I usually love caffeine like cafe au lait and black tea, but
I switch to herbal tea during the ovulation to luteal phase.
Recommended herbal teas are here ↓
I drink various herbal teas, and while they have a bit of sweetness, they are caffeine-free, so
I recommend them to those who love tea♪
What I felt after receiving medical guidance
Thanks to my husband's cooperation, we managed to time it right this time as well.
It's only my second cycle of fertility treatment, but my honest impression is...
✅ Medically guided timed intercourse > Self-timed intercourse
isactually easier in the end.
▼ Why do I feel that way?
With PCOS, you don't even know if you're ovulating in the first place with self-timing...
leading to days of repeating meaningless timing attempts...
This was truly exhausting.
▼ Characteristics of PCOS: - Difficult to ovulate - Basal body temperature is unlikely to show a biphasic pattern
I didn't realize it during my self-timing days, but only after going to the hospital could I
"Maybe I couldn't pinpoint my ovulation day because I have PCOS" and find peace of mind.
🌱 To those with the same PCOS who are hesitant about going to the hospital
Of course, there are concerns like the side effects of Letrozole, the frequency of clinic visits, and the cost. (I still worry about these even now.)
But many people trying to conceive must be wishing
"I want to time it correctly on my ovulation day."
Time is limited, and age won't wait for us.
That is precisely why you should consider the option of a hospital to increase your chances of pregnancy, even if just a little.
Conclusion | The result of my 5th month of trying to conceive...
In my 5th month of trying, unfortunately, implantation did not occur this time either.
However, there was one happy change.
With this period, my PMS was significantly lighter.
Whether it's the effect of Letrozole or the result of lifestyle improvements...
I'll celebrate this small step forward as I head into the next cycle🌷
Thank you for reading until the end🙇♀️
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