How often do you bd when ttc?

So, my doctor told me that if we bd every second day from CD10 through to 16 we should be fine (as I was pretty regular) - anyway how on earth do you guys find the time and stamina to do so much BD?! Especially if you have longer cycles etc!

This month Im pretty sure I ovulated late infact think it was about CD 18 - but missed CD16-18 as just was so exhausted! Not from all the BD - but we are just soooo busy all the time! Its honestly hard to find time to BD!

So how often do you do it and how do you find the energy if your so busy like us?

Its so frustrating knowing that we have missed a month - it sux because 2 days missing like that can me a whole month! If you know what I mean.

Hi Dal, as you know I didn't have to do a lot of BD to make this baby...she decided to be 'created' the ONLY day we BD the whole month (I was away for work!)...

But, how about morning time? Or just home from work time? It's not surprising that some people 'miss' the moment when they try to BD at night time. Beds are for sleeping too, so it's understandable that by the time you get there you're buggered. I say, try another time....

I think it's important not to start too early in your cycle. I've worn DH out and then missed OV a couple of times. Also invest in some Go man boost.

Whenever we feel like it, and then if I have any signs of ovulation then every day during that time.

When we TTC our daughter it was every 2nd day. We got sick of each other (and ended up TTC for 2 years before getting it right). This time we need a lower stress method

We never timed time it with our other kids, but for this one we have been in the last 8 mths as we started trying when DS3 was 6mths & he is 3yrs now .
We start off with the intention of everyday over 5-6 days but something happens & it does not go to plan. Morning are out for us as the kids come in & wake us up. So this time I am thinking every 2nd day but not going to start to early. I guess it is all down to catching the eggie so will have to go back to the calendar. DH has an exam on friday so is study mad at the moment so will try & get a couple of BD sessions in while quizzing him, lol

Ha TRex I felt a bit the same when I read my post

Haha you guys crack me up.

I was like that too Becks when I came off the pill WAY back in August 2007! Pity we wernt ttc then though cause of my friends wedding where I was bridesmaid.

Lol hey E! I still cant believe you got your baby girl from ONE time! And wasnt it just after AF?

DH "trys his moves" (his words) most mornings but Im still so buggered - doesnt help that he has to get up super early for work! Lol.

Hmm maybe I need to cut down on the amount of sport I play so that Im not so tired! By the time I get home have a shower and tea - hes sound asleep!

Although technically we aren't TTC yet i have a fear that we won't do it enough when we do considering we can go for 3 months without it. doesn't help that Dh has a really physical job and when he goes to bed all he wants to do is sleep and sometimes he does that on the couch while i'm cooking tea.

DP and I dont live together (different cities) so only get to see eachother 3-4 nights a week, so tend to BD at any possible opportunity. Doesnt always coincide with ovulation, but we do the best we can

LOL... what a great range of replies... we've now got a greater insight to all our OB buddies

Mizpix - we're a bit like you... just different islands instead of different cities! Due to job, DP been largely Auckland based since January (murphy's law, right after we started seriously TTC'ing end of last year ) So have spent these months trying to work out when OV should be & flying him home for a few day, hoping we got the dates right.

Typically we try to BD at least every day he's home (which often ends up every 2nd if we're tired!) Having to work all this around flights & work, makes interesting BD'ing... we both have horrid memories of a rushed 'just one last effort' quickie before heading to the airport - OUCH    Definately not romantic when rushed!!

So now we try and take it easy & keep the romance going... got to be better for the swimming spermies


Conceiving DD was a different story.. weren't trying, but when got the surprise BFP we thought back to when it was we worked out was a ONE TIME only, lazy Sunday afternoon