HI there, and welcome to DS. You have come to the right place! You have been trying for 8 months, but after one year, you should see your doctor and get a referral to a specialist (RE). There are lots of things that can be done. I know I have found great support here.

We are always thrilled to meet new ladies here at DS. You will meet so many wonderful women here and get so much information. WELCOME!

Doctors say a perfectly healthy couple where the woman is younger than 35 should try for a year before getting concerned.Easier said than done.Ignore everyone telling you stop thinking about it and it will happen or it will happen when it happens. Those are outsiders looking in that just don't understand.I don't think you should be worried at this point though. Have you had any tests done like bloodwork?

Hi and welcome to DS! You've come to the right place! I know how frustrating it can be, we've all been there! If you haven't had a thorough gyn exam, I'd start there, and if you try for up to a year with no pregnancy, you should definitely see a reproductive endocrinologist (RE) - there are tests that can be done to determine if your tubes are blocked, if you have a uterine abnormality, or a hormonal imbalance that would be preventing you from getting pregnant. Your husband should also have a semen analysis to rule out the problem being on his side. (Sorry, don't mean to scare you!) If you have any questions, just ask - there are a ton of women here who have been through all kinds of treatments - and know that we're all here for you!

Believe me girly...you are not alone in this! My DH and I have been TTC for 14 months now, but only got really serious about it 3 months ago (as in buying OPK, charting BBT...etc) I thought I pretty much knew all there was to know about getting pregnant. I've given birth to two children already so I pretty much figured I was fine to have more kids. But after almost a year of trying...and I mean TRYING, I finally realized something was definetly not right. So I went to the doctors last month and he diagnosed me with Anovulation (which basically means my egg isnt being released properly!) Kinda hard to get pregnant when youre not even releasing an egg right! Hahaha. Anyways I have an appointment scheduled on Nov. 5th for my initial work-up they call it. I'm not sure what exatcly happens but I'm sure they will run all kinds of tests and determine if I ovualted on my own this month or not. So...just wanted you to know that there are plenty of us "beginners" out here... Keep in mind that even for healthy couples only 25% of them conceive within the first 6 months of trying! I'd schedule an appointment though to be sure because even though your OPK is showing a positive it doesn't mean you are releasing an egg...or it could be something with your husband as well....

Thank you so much - you're all so supportive. Sorry to sound so negative - i'm usually quite easy going! Just having a bit of a rough evening.
Thanks for all your advice, too. I haven't had a proper exam yet, but think I will try and have one in the next month if I don't get pregnant this cycle.
Can I ask, are you all from the US? I'm from the UK

Yes I'm from the US...I live in Denver, Colorado. I noticed that most of the members on here are in the UK actually!

Welcome! The best part about DS is that you never have to feel like you are being dramatic. Not conceiving is an emotional thing and can be very painful. Anytime you need to vent or talk let us know! You may want to call your OB just to let them know you have not gotten pg yet. Some times they'll start testing even if it has been less then a year. I wish you the best!

Thanks, amn76, I'm already feeling better from my earlier vent!
I've seen quite a few online communities dedicated to infertility and TTC, but this one seems so much more welcoming than some x

Most of my family lives in the UK, but I am from Canada.

Welcome to the site. Don't worry you aren't rambling, and we all feel frustrated a lot of the time. I agree with Rachm, after one year go back to your gyn and tell her that you want to see an RE. We have unexplained infertility, which means that we are both healthy but it just hasn't happened. Don't loose faith and we are all here if you ever need to talk :-)

Hi lucia,

I truly understand how u feel. I'm 29 married ttc for 2 yrs and it's a daily struggle. I'm new to this site also and they express true support, compassion etc.my prayers are with u.


Good luck & plenty of baby dust.