lilgrl
10-17-2004, 04:09 PM
I going to start trying to conceive. I am at my ideal weight, I have a regular cycle, but I was wondering if there is anything I could do to increase my chances on getting pg quicker. All advice is greatly appreciated.
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rhian_catrin
10-17-2004, 07:52 PM
just relax. Oh, and orgasms also help ( that's you of course ! ). I'm also trying for the second time. First time around I conceived within a fortnight, this time not so lucky. I think that an important factor was that the first time around I didn't expect to conceive within the first 6 months anyway, so I was very pleasantly suprised. Although the making of a baby is purely physical, I do believe that over expectation can just cause too much stress. So don't put too much pressure on yourselves too soon. Also, ovulation predictor tests will help confirm that your putting in that extra effort at all the right times. Good luck!
Lawgirl
10-18-2004, 12:49 AM
The short version is:
If you have regular cycles, odds are that your fertile time is 10-16 days BEFORE you expect your next period. So, if for example you always have a 34 day cycle , your most fertile days would likely be cycle days 18-24 (34-16= 18, 34-10=24). Count the first day of your period as day one, and be sure to have sex like crazy starting a few days before your projected fertile time, and every day of your fertile time.
The long version is:
Charting your temperatures and fertility signs can be a really good way to know when your most fertile time is, especially if you have irregular periods. The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler is a great resource for learning how to tkae notice of and chart your symptoms. I've recommended it to more people than I can count (in person and online), and I really think there's no way I would have gotten pregnant so quickly without it.
The REALLY short version is:
Pay close attention to your cervical fluid. This is the white/yellow/clear stuff that shows up on your undies. You may not have noticed (I never did!) but there is a pattern to the texture and amount of stuff that shows up. It changes color and texture depending on the phase of your cycle. Be sure to make love when your cervical fluid is most wet and clear, kind of like egg whites. This is a really good sign that you are about to ovulate. Cervical fluid is present at any time, and is different from arousal fluid.
Good luck!
Hope that helps!
If you have regular cycles, odds are that your fertile time is 10-16 days BEFORE you expect your next period. So, if for example you always have a 34 day cycle , your most fertile days would likely be cycle days 18-24 (34-16= 18, 34-10=24). Count the first day of your period as day one, and be sure to have sex like crazy starting a few days before your projected fertile time, and every day of your fertile time.
The long version is:
Charting your temperatures and fertility signs can be a really good way to know when your most fertile time is, especially if you have irregular periods. The book Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler is a great resource for learning how to tkae notice of and chart your symptoms. I've recommended it to more people than I can count (in person and online), and I really think there's no way I would have gotten pregnant so quickly without it.
The REALLY short version is:
Pay close attention to your cervical fluid. This is the white/yellow/clear stuff that shows up on your undies. You may not have noticed (I never did!) but there is a pattern to the texture and amount of stuff that shows up. It changes color and texture depending on the phase of your cycle. Be sure to make love when your cervical fluid is most wet and clear, kind of like egg whites. This is a really good sign that you are about to ovulate. Cervical fluid is present at any time, and is different from arousal fluid.
Good luck!
Hope that helps!
jenn.e
10-18-2004, 01:08 AM
I have heard before that if you stop ttc it will happen. My husband and I wanted one from the second we got married but as soon as he decided to change careers and head back to school we decided to take it easy, next thing we knew Baby on the way! My sister was the same, she adopted after 8 years of ttc and was working on adopting #2 and got pregnant.
Thats probably not good advice because wanting a baby sticks with you.
Good luck
Thats probably not good advice because wanting a baby sticks with you.
Good luck
jmcummins3
10-18-2004, 12:13 PM
Too much sex can cause the sperm count to be lower, so they recommend having sex every other day around your ovulation time (for a 28-day normal cycle, ovulation is typically around 14 days before your next period is due, give or take a day or 2). Sperm can live for a few days, so this should increase your odds. Good luck!
Lawgirl
10-18-2004, 01:25 PM
jmcummins, I have heard mixed things about too-much-sex=lower sperm count. It seems like most of what I have heard indicates that in a man with a healthy sperm count, sex every day WILL lower it, but not to the point where is should cause any problem conceiving. In a man with a problem sperm count, it is better to go every other day, or even every third day, depending on how low it is.
I'm not trying to be confrontational (sometimes it's hard to read someone's tone through these posts ;)), but does that sound like what you've heard, too, or have you heard that even in men with normal sperm counts, too-frequent sex can cause problems conceiving? Just curious!
Thanks!
I'm not trying to be confrontational (sometimes it's hard to read someone's tone through these posts ;)), but does that sound like what you've heard, too, or have you heard that even in men with normal sperm counts, too-frequent sex can cause problems conceiving? Just curious!
Thanks!
sammieP
10-18-2004, 04:28 PM
I was told that putting a pillow under your bum and putting your legs up against the wall after intercourse helps, although i also read that you can place a pillow under your bum (pelvis) during intercourse this also helps, im trying it at the moment, well not right now obviously, lol ;)
rach12
10-21-2004, 01:06 AM
Yea I am sure I ovulated about 1 or 2 days ago and was practicly standing on my head afterwards. I like to have our baby making sex at bed time so that way i can go straight to sleep and i know it has no where else to go but up. hahaha.
Ev_wants_a_baby
10-21-2004, 01:16 AM
I just wanted to add that you should start taking Folic Acid if you haven't already. Also OPK's (ovulation predictor kits) are a great way to pinpoint your ovulation and know exactly when to have baby sex.
Ahen
01-11-2005, 06:14 PM
Yea I am sure I ovulated about 1 or 2 days ago and was practicly standing on my head afterwards. I like to have our baby making sex at bed time so that way i can go straight to sleep and i know it has no where else to go but up. hahaha.
Hey girls, I am new to this board and just got in on this thread... I've heard that the best time to have bms is in the morning, because your body is actually more active (it shuts down at night) and it helps the sperm get farther... what do you think?
:wave: Amy
Hey girls, I am new to this board and just got in on this thread... I've heard that the best time to have bms is in the morning, because your body is actually more active (it shuts down at night) and it helps the sperm get farther... what do you think?
:wave: Amy
sammieP
01-13-2005, 05:01 PM
Ive not actually heard of that one, not sure really if it makes much difference because its the sperm that is swimming to the egg so they have to do the work, right? anyone else know?