My husband and I are TTC and so far it is not working as planned, we have been trying for 8 months now. I am on clomid, this is currently my second round. We have been tested, he is normal but I had problems with ovulating, PCOS. I just wanted to know how you all got pregnant, how long it took, what you did, and please just dont say we had sex. I need some tips and advice and also a litte cheering up and hope that someday I can be the one giving advice about TTC. Thank you so much for your help!
2006-09-12 05:14:00 · 15 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
We stopped trying, and just had sex whenever we were in the mood. Happened in one cycle.
2006-09-12 05:15:23 · answer #1 · answered by amosunknown 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a really tough problem when you have PCOS because I think it depends on the severity of your PCOS and the way your body responds to various treatments.
First, let me say that miracles CAN happen. My fiance has been told that he has a very low sperm count. I had a very severe case of PCOS that stopped my periods for 2 years straight and made me gain about 80 lbs among many other of the textbook symptoms. Today I am 16.5 weeks pregnant.
What did I do? Well, for myself, I went on a low carbohydrate diet. I didn't bother with any pills or hormone treatments because of the fact that I am terrible about taking pills and I didn't really care about getting pregnant. I just wanted to be healthy again.
So, I followed the Atkins diet. I know a lot of people talk bad about this diet, but if it's done properly, all of the fruits, veggies and grains that you need are introduced back into your diet. The high restriction period is very brief. With watching my carbohydrate intake, I was able to lose 70 lbs and my periods resumed like clockwork.
When I had an ultrasound at 10 weeks, the technician said she did not see ANY cysts on my ovaries.
I do not believe that there is a cure for PCOS but I believe that there are modifications you can make to your lifestyle that can help in your road to conception.
Even if you do not have a weight problem as a result of the PCOS, changing to a lower carbohydrate diet by restricting your refined sugars etc may help you.
Also, honestly, my fiance and I were just having fun. We spent a couple of days in bed not even thinking about conceiving, just truly enjoying each other and that's when it happened...
Good luck and don't lose hope.
2006-09-12 12:25:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop thinking about it so much. That's your problem. The stress is making his soliders weak.
Really good sex makes babies. If you can have an orgasim before him and them one very shortly after your fluid should really help the sperm meet the egg.
Also start taking a prenatal vitamin now, and save his soliders for when you're ovulating. There are kits available, it's usually in the middle of your menstral cycle.
So have some really good sex while you're ovulating and DON'T think about the baby.
2006-09-12 12:19:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ashly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For about a month we would try try try. It kinda took a toll on our relationship and we just had to take a step back a bit. We both agreed to stop trying so hard and I said when it happens it will happen. By the next month I was pregnant. You both really need to relax and don't try so hard. Also orgasm both at the same time works. Good Luck!
2006-09-12 12:19:17 · answer #4 · answered by aimstir31 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got pregnant with my first child when I was 19. We got married and 2 years later decided to have another. 9 months of trying and nothing happened. My friend told me it took her standing on her head after intercourse and she got pregnant. I thought that sounded silly, but I was willing to try anything. I didn't stand on my head, but I did not immediatly get up and take a shower (which I usually did...) instead, I propped my butt up with pillows (i guess to 'hold it all in!') and slept like that. I kid you not, I got pregnant. So, thats what I tell people to do when they're having trouble conceiving and several friends have gotten pregnant that way. Sounds silly, like an old wives tale, but hey, it worked for me. Coincidence or not, it worked. Good luck!
2006-09-12 12:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by mlmccoy99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have told people what to do and ALL of them got pregnant in less than 2 months after I told them how to get pregnant, ready.
After sex with him on top, put two pillows under your butt. Lay like that for 20 to 30 minutes. Within 2 months you will be pregnant.
2006-09-12 12:18:07 · answer #6 · answered by DrPepper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We tried clomid for a couple of months, and then I skipped a month. That was the month we decided to have sex every other day - and it worked. The key is to not stress about it. Pregnancy and parenthood changes everything.
2006-09-12 12:25:29 · answer #7 · answered by Cara M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the first time it was so easy, i wanted a baby tried once and "bam" now i have a 4 year old daughter. Now we are tryiny foe a 2nd and its been over 11/2 years and i can't get pregnate, and to top things off i'm not having a period now for 6 months, go figure,sooo.... ya, i hope things go well for you.
2006-09-12 12:18:51 · answer #8 · answered by Sassy 24 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, We didn't have problems, when we were ready it just happened. But don't stress. Stress and constant thinking about it can very easily be what is preventing your from getting pregnant. Your mind set has just as much to do with is as the physical part. Good luck hon...
2006-09-12 12:16:29 · answer #9 · answered by mom_of_4 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So far I've had three friends and 1 relative whom just ceased to think about the matter after trying over and over and ceased all procedures and eventually they all wound up pregnant. If you stress about having a baby, it will be hard to conceive.
2006-09-12 12:17:03 · answer #10 · answered by Pinolera 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋