How long did you try to get pregnant before you did?

Question

We have been trying for a little while without luck. We want to try on our own before seeming help. How long should we wait? How long did it take you trying before you got PG?

Answer 1

I've known my husband for almost 4 years, and we've been married almost three years. The two times we had unprotected sex in the time we've known each other, I became pregnant. I've heard that it can take the average couple 6 months of "trying" before the woman conceives.

Answer 2

Truth is we didn't try...We weren't even ready at the time, I was on birth control (the pill) trying to prevent it. I wouldn't change it now & when we found out the initial shock was there, but I never thought of not wanting it. My best friend tried for 5 years before she got pregnant though. How long have you been trying? I would say after a few years that you should both at least get checked out to see if you're able to have kids. Sometimes it just doesn't happen right away. I'm sorry, good luck.

Answer 3

I have 2 different answers for you, one from a personal standpoint, one from a medical one. Let's start with the personal side.

It took us 8 yrs to have a viable pregnancy, one that didn't end in miscarriage. I was told at year 7 that I wouldn't be able to get pregnant without medical intervention i.e.- invitro. We couldn't afford it, so we decided that we would look into adoption. Started the process then 6 months later found out I was pregnant with my daughter. Then 6 months after she was born, I found out I was pregnant with my second daughter. This time I was breastfeeding and on the pill. So it just goes to show that sometimes, science doesn't know everything.

K.. from a medical standpoint. Sometimes it can take a while. If you aren't pregnant in 6 months, contact your doctor. I would suggest seeing them before you start really trying to make sure that everything is fine and that nothing needs to happen before you get pregnant.

Start taking prenatal vitamins now. They won't hurt you, in fact they are good even if you aren't trying to get pregnant, or pregnant now.

There are some things you can do to help with conceiving. You can start charting your cycle. This can take a few months to find a pattern, but it's pretty simple. Mark the first day of your period on a calendar, then mark the start of your next period. From the first day of your period, count to day 14. Have sex between the 14th and 17th days of your cycle. That is when most women ovulate.

There is also the basil tempurature method. This is where you buy a basil thermometer- they are different from a normal thermometer. Take your temp every day before you get out of bed. In the middle of your cycle, you will notice that your temp will go up a few degrees. That is when you ovulate. When you see the rise in temp, then have sex for the next few days. If you do this for a few months, you will see a pattern and will know about when you ovulate without the thermometer.

There is the vaginal discharge way.. I don't like this way because it isn't as accurate and kinda gross to me. You check your discharge every day and it will change in the middle of your cycle to an egg white consistancy. When is changes, you are ovulating. I could never tell with this one, so it might not work for you either.

There is always the ovulation predictor kits you can buy at the store. There are a few different styles, so you just have to find one that will work for you.

Good luck!!!

Answer 4

When I was 24 years old, it took one time. When I was 35 years old, it took about 4 months. If you have "regular" periods, I recommend you go online and calculate the most opportune time to conceive. Combine this with the ovulation tests they have at the grocery store. Using the internet & ovulation tests, I put together a "schedule" for me and my husband, and once I did that, then..BAM!! I was pregnant. There is an awesome site I used called Baby Center that has a calculator. It will even tell you the due date! Very cool site...If you don't have regular periods, then you should see your OBGYN to identify any potential issues. Good luck!

Answer 5

We tried for a year before the doctor finally helped us (that's usually the guideline they use before they will look into fertility issues). I know it's hard but try not to stress. We couldn't find any problems with either of us, and we finally gave up after three years of test and drugs and proceedures. We began looking into adoption, and I'm not kidding, we were pregnant within a month of resigning ourselves to the fact that we wouldn't have biological children. My daughter is 2 and a half, and when she was ten motnhs old, we conceived our son (he was a surprise!). Be patient, eat right, exercise, and try not to worry about it too much. Good luck, and have fun trying!

Answer 6

My fiance and I are on our second month of trying. I have to wait about ten more days before I can test. I wish you luck! It can start to feel a little stressful the longer it takes. My advice to you is to ignore those responses who make you feel bad such as "don't worry and it will happen naturally, etc." Only those who are struggling with fertility issues understand how hard it can be. I am crossing my fingers for you and sending lots of "baby dust" your way :)

Answer 7

I was married 1 year got pregnant had a miscarriage, seven years later had my first son, 5 years later I was pregnant again with 2nd son, three months after that was pregnant with twin boys. I stopped after that. Good Luck and don't get discouraged.

Answer 8

For me and my husband... just thinking about getting pregnant was enough :-) I've heard that after about 6 months you might want to start asking the dr's for some help. My advice though.... quit "trying"... but keep practicing!!!! Sometimes just the stress of "trying" keeps it from happening. Relax, enjoy each other, and try not to worry about the getting pregnant part.

Answer 9

First of all, see your doc for a regular check-up to make sure everything is OK first.
It took me a year. We tried, timed everything, etc. for 8 months. We honestly were on the verge of divorce from the stress, and two months later (after we stopped talking about kids AT ALL), I was pregnant.

Answer 10

It took us over a year and a half - and after we were sent to a fertility specialist he discovered I was already pregnant!!! Hang in there - besides trying is fun! But if it's been more than six months and you are over 35 see your doctor soon... Best wishes!