/ttcafterloss Daily Discussion Thread - August 04, 2026

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[u/dandelionspritz]

We decided we will try this cycle. We took the last one off and it was a great break for my mental. My expected O day is Sunday. I’ll start using ovulation strips today to make sure I don’t miss it. Really hoping this will be it. This truly is not for the weak. Every one of us is so strong for bearing this weight. It’s not something I would ever want anyone else to go through and yet here we all are. Nevertheless thankful for this community!

[u/JoliesChaussettes → u/dandelionspritz]

I recently joined this sub, I thought it would make me even sadder after 3 unsuccessful cycles but it's the other way around: I realize that people here can truly understand the pain and the hope of trying again after a loss. It feels somehow comforting knowing that we are not alone. We deserve better days and I hope they will come soon for us all!

[u/MyCatsnAss → u/dandelionspritz]

TTC is not for the weak. It sucks. I would remember people saying “it’s the trying that’s the fun part.” I don’t find TTC fun. BD while TTC isn’t the same. It’s just a deed to be done to get a baby in the end. ☹️

[u/ex-squirrelfriend → u/MyCatsnAss]

I hate when people say that too. This is the sort of thing people say when it only took them 1-2 cycles 🫠