Does this happen to anyone else?

I read about LD's, think about them, and attempt to have one with no success. A week after that I have a random LD. Has it happened to you?

that thinking and reading about LD can result in an LD, even if it's somewhat later? yes sounds reasonable
to increase your chances maybe you should read about LD's more often? Indeed I sometimes like to re-read the various tutorials on the site even though I remember them all but it "refreshes" them in my mind and makes them more relevant somehow then if I'd just read em a year ago.

same here :)