TTC and no progress - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

stephanie2105 · 11-07-2005, 06:59 AM

Does anyone know any other things to do then the obvious intercourse to get pregnant...I am doing the basal temp thing, raising my buttocks up for 20-30 minutes.... and taking vitamins....can anyone give me some advice????

Thanks,
Stephanie

here4support · 11-07-2005, 09:36 AM

Hi Stephanie,

I think that from all the stuff I've researched, raising up your butt after intercourse does not increase the chances for pregnancy. It is myth.

You can continue checking your basil temp every morning but don't rely on this alone. Usually when your temp is high, you have already ovulated so you would be too late for intercourse when TTC and relying on just the temp method.

You should be checking your Basil Temp, Cervical Mucas, & Cervical Position. There is a great book out there about charting and understanding your fertility. I'm reading it now and it is extremely helpful. It is called Taking Charge of your Fertility.

Hope I have helped you some....

Much luck and baby dust to you!

sammieP · 11-07-2005, 10:18 AM

You sound like your doing everything right (in the intercourse side of things) How long have you been TTC?

Here4support is right - its a great book, i couldnt put it down

Hellokitty1973 · 11-08-2005, 03:44 PM

Watching CM patterns seems to work best for me. I couldn't never really do the Basal temp thing since i wake up too much during the night. My ob/gyn says she doesn't really rely on those stats anyway.. but it does work for some people, so who knows! My CM patterns seems pretty consistent and on target.. you should maybe add that to your mix.

steph66 · 11-08-2005, 04:47 PM

Have you tried ovulation prediction kits? Worked great for me. Also took 2-4 cups of green tea to increase cervical mucous, robitussin 5-7 days before O to thin out the mucous. hope that helps!