trying to concieve?

Question

well i guess you get a lot of stupid questions on here and i hope mine doesnt fit into that catergory but i have to ask so here goes...........

basically my last period was december 25th and lasted four days. me and my boyfriend really want to try for a baby, we are both 21 and very healthy.
We havent been trying for very long!
i came off the implant four months ago now and i know it can take up to a year to conceive after coming off that kind off contraceptive but i know a lot of people who managed to concieve sooner than that!
so basically when is my best chances of concieving? i havent come on yet!

Answer 1

How to get Pregnant Faster – Top Ten Tips

1. Have sex three times a week.

Having regular sex is the best way to get pregnant. Couples often try to time everything perfectly for ovulation but do not have sex when they think they are not ovulating. It is true that sex that is not within the time of ovulation will not result in pregnancy. However, because women do not always ovulate when they think they will, having sex three times a week will help to a woman cover her bases, so to speak, and not miss an opportunity to get pregnant.
2. Use an ovulation prediction kit or fertility monitor.

Using an ovulation kit to predict when you are ovulating will improve your chances of getting pregnant. For many women charting or other methods of ovulation prediction are too confusing. Ovulation prediction kits work by reading LH surges prior to ovulation. They are relatively easy to use and are generally accurate for predicting ovulation. Fertility monitors, such as the Clear Blue Easy monitor, are also a worthwhile investment if you would like to get pregnant faster. Fertility monitors are similar to ovulation prediction kits in that they read changes in LH but they also read changes in other hormones and don’t require any guesswork for couples. They are easy to use and will tell you when the best time to get pregnant is.

3. Have sex before ovulation (not after).

Sometimes couples get confused about the best time to have sex in relationship to ovulation. You have a small window of time each month to get pregnant. After a woman ovulates the egg will survive approximately 24 hours. Sperm, on the other hand, will live for up to three to five days. This is why having sex two to three days before ovulation will increase your chances of getting pregnant. Don’t wait until the day you ovulate to have sex. Your partner’s sperm will last longer than your egg and you don’t want to miss an opportunity by waiting.

4. Don’t rely on the Calendar method for predicting ovulation.

A lot of couples have heard to have sex around day fourteen of your cycle. This is based on the calendar method and assumes that you have a regular 28-day cycle and ovulate mid-cycle. Although this is better than just picking an arbitrary day to have sex, it is not a very accurate way to predict when you ovulate. Many women do not ovulate on day fourteen and knowing precisely when you ovulate will help you time intercourse better. Ovulation prediction kits, looking at previous months bbt charts, or watching for body cues will help you to determine when you ovulate.

5. Charting may not be the best way to predict ovulation.

Charting is great for tracking your cycle but it does have disadvantages. By the time you can see ovulation on a bbt chart, you have already ovulated. It is good to chart so you can track your cycles, see if you ovulate the same time each month, and also so you can look back on your cycle and see if you timed things right. But if this is your first cycle trying to get pregnant or if you are not ovulating at the same time each month, an ovulation prediction kit would be more helpful.

6. See a doctor before you start trying to get pregnant.
Make sure you are in good health and have had a regular check up from your OBGYN or medical provider. Untreated infections, sexually transmitted diseases, or poor health can affect your chances of getting pregnant. Its good to see a doctor as well as start taking prenatal vitamins prior to trying to conceive.

7. Don’t smoke, drink alcohol, or abuse drugs when trying to get pregnant.
This may seem like common sense but many women do try to get pregnant while smoking, drinking or using drugs. Smoking, drugs, and alcohol can affect your fertility. It will also affect your unborn child. It is important to stop smoking or using drugs and alcohol before getting pregnant and not wait until you find out you are pregnant.

8. Have enjoyable sex.

Sometimes when couples are trying to conceive, sex becomes a job or function of reproduction and is not as enjoyable. Plan a romantic evening or try something different to spice things up. How you are feeling sexually may factor into your chances of getting pregnant. Some researchers believe that having an orgasm during sex increases your chances of getting pregnant. For women, the spasmic movements of orgasm will help pull the sperm into the uterus and for men a better orgasm may increase the man’s sperm count.

9. Have sex in positions that keep sperm inside the vagina longer.

The missionary position is a good position to use when trying to get pregnant. Avoid positions where the woman is on top. Gravity will allow sperm to leak out with these positions. Also try placing a pillow under your hips to help tilt your pelvis and keep the sperm in longer. Don’t get up right after sex. Try to relax and allow the sperm to stay in the vagina as long as possible.

10. There is no such thing as trying too hard to get pregnant.
Most couples get pregnant within a year of trying. If you have not gotten pregnant within a year consult your doctor for advice
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Answer 2

Chart your cycle to find out when you are most fertile:

Take your temperature every morning at the same time when you wake up; it will rise when you ovulate (12-16 days before your next period) and will stay higher until the end of your cycle. To give you some idea, my temp. rises from 36.4/5 to 36.7. Once released you egg remains viable for fertilisation for just 12-24 hours. Also keep an eye on your mucus. You will find that it becomes stretchy like mucus as you approach ovulation. Sperm can survive for up to 5 days in this most fertile mucus.

When trying to have a baby it is recommended that you have intercourse every other day during the week before you ovulate and then for a day or two after.

Remember though that when coming off the implant it can take a while for you to start ovulating again, so be patient!

I have been charting and successfully using Natural Family Planning for 2 years. (Did you know that NFP today is over 99% effective?). Depending on where you are in the world, the Couple to Couple League runs classes or has an excellent home study course all about charting and interpreting your fertility signs that I can highly recommend.

You don't need to waste money on ovulation kits either.

Good luck and enjoy learning how wonderful your body is!

Answer 3

Get a copy of the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". It will teach you loads of information that will maximize your odds of TTC. Among other things, it will teach you to chart BBT as well as CM and CP. The book has become something of a defact fertility bible for those that are having difficulty TTC. But even a healthy couple can learn much. I'll put it this way, the average healthy couple randomly doing the baby dance twice to three times a week should be able to concieve within a year of trying. The average healthy couple using the knowledge gained from this book should be able to concieve within 6 months of trying. While I'm not familiar with what is available at the fertilityfriend web site referenced by others, my impression is that the book (TCOYF) and the web site complement each other. Read the book first, and you'll be in a position to better utilize the tools available at the web site.

Answer 4

Because you had the implant, it is unlikely that you will conceive easily for several months. The more your body fat percentage, the longer it will likely take, much like the Depo-Provera shot. Body fat is a place where the hormones were stored.

Be patient. Even with two perfectly healthy and fertile partners that have no lasting birth control effects to worry about who are actively trying, there is only about a 20% chance per cycle that the woman will become pregnant.

You are 21 years old. You have PLENTY of time. In fact, most infertility specialists wouldn't even bother to test you until its been a year, even if you were closer to 30.

Answer 5

Assuming you have a 28 day cycle, then it's slap bang in the middle so like day 10 to 17 with day 14 being the main one. Saying that if you have sex on day 10, the sperm can stay inside for 3 days which has always worked for me. And don't be fooled by coming off the implant my dear - you are ripe for falling pregnant.
Best not to get hung up on it though and expect it to take 6 months. With my first baby it took 2 months but the second time I was really stressing to get pregnant and it took 5 months!!!! Just enjoy the practice!!

Answer 6

Are you fimilar with your body and cycle? Every month, usualy 20 days into your cycle you will ovulate and these are the days you need to get busy. If you are not to fimilar with your cycle then get ovulation dtector kits. They look just like preg. test and you pee on them and they will tell you if you are ovulating. You have to ovulate to get pregnante so it is very important you get to know your cycle. I know when i am ovulated because I have a little discharge that time of the month. It is always clear and never smells but enough for a panty liner. Sorry if tmi, but it is good to know. Your usually a little more aroused that time of the month. Good luck!

Answer 7

Hi try www.fertilityfriend.com

its a website where you plot your temp and note down any changes in mucas etc. It will predict when you have ovulated this month and then when you are due to ovulate in following months. The best time is 3 days before ovulation and then the day before ovulation I think. Check out the website though, its free and it helped me. I tried to conceive for 3 months before I signed up and then I fell almost straight away

Answer 8

last week!!
try about day 10 til 17... go for it at that time, that is if you have a 28day cycle
good luck!