How many months did it take?

Question

For you to get pregnant? Were you as dissapointed as I am after the first month with no positive? I know you only have about a 20% chance each month, but it doesn't seem like it takes anyone else that long.....I am 23 my husand is 25 and I feel really depressed about this.

Answer 1

It took my husband and i 11 months to get pregnant.
I started getting disappointed after like 6 months of trying then i stopped worrying about it and it happened.

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.
http://www.justmommies.com/articles/how-to-get-pregnant.shtml

Answer 2

It is the most heavy feeling in the world when your period arrives and you were so hoping it wouldn't.
I have been lucky so far, most of my babies were unexpected gifts, (3 out of the 5) but now we are trying again after a miscarriage in December and it has been 2 months and no luck yet.
I have to say that the minute you start 'trying', it seems an impossible dream, but look about you, and people are getting pregnant every day! Your time will come, it just isn't the right time this month, maybe we will both have a + next time......
Good Luck!

Answer 3

My husband and I tried for nearly a year before I became pregnant. It seems like it happens right away to other people but many times, it takes months, sometimes years for a woman to become pregnant. I was pretty disappointed the first time I got a negative. I cried. It's okay, though. You're still young and you have plenty of time. Talk it out with your husband. Don't stress if it takes a few months. You will be okay honey. If it takes a year or more, you do need to see a doctor to get checked out. Just be sure everything's okay with the both of you. Good luck and your time will come.

Answer 4

Months? How about years? It took me 15, count em, 15 years before I got pregnant at 39! Before that I would often get depressed, especially when I thought I might be pregnant, only to be disappointed time and time again. But funny thing is, every now and then I'd dream that I had a little girl. Maybe just wishful thinking, but one day my dream came true and now I have a beautiful 3 year old daughter. Lately I've had dreams of another baby...who knows ; )

Answer 5

I am 24 and my husband is 37. We have been trying for 3 years and have had 2 miscarriages two years apart. We are on our 5th cycle since the last miscarriage and praying for a + this month. I have had serious depression issues over not being able to conceive especially when it seems like everyone around you is having babies! My good friend just found out that she is preg. and she was on the pill(she is depressed about being preggers?)! Good luck to you!

Answer 6

I know exactly how you feel. We started trying the first of Dec. and still nothing. I know that it takes most couples about 6-8 months so it seems silly to expect it so soon, but I can't help it! Try not to be depressed. I have really been trying not to time sex or chart ovulation or anything and just let it happen. Good Luck. I know how you feel.

Answer 7

I know exactly how you feel. Although i've never had to try for more than 2 months, i've always gotten really sad to see my period. You almost get to where you view period day as a really special day and you can't make the time go fast enough for you to get to test.
You wanted to know how long it took for me to concieve so here it is.
My first was the first month
#2 took 3 months
#3 was my suprise
#4 took two cycles
#5 still trying ~ on second cycle

Answer 8

It took me and my wife 5 months. We also got discouraged but it worked in the end.
My suggestion is just to relax and have sex whenever the mood takes you. We tried too hard for a few months and sex wasn't enjoyable anymore, that put us off for a month.
We were told that after 12 months, you should both get a fertility check to get more options.

Best of luck!

Answer 9

Don't be...It took me almost 3 years with my second child...but now I am pregnant again and it took only 3 months.It all depends on your body, your level of stress.Making a baby should an expression of love and acceptance not a mechanic operation that needs an immediate result.Enjoy the "trying".Embrace your partner and let yourself go.The baby will come when he feels the love that flows among his parents.Make love without any thoughts on your mind but the one of giving yourself to your lover.Let mind and body become one.It will happen very soon.

Answer 10

I got preg the first month both times.

I know it can be an agravation though. Check out these sites. They have been a lot of help to me when I was trying to get concieve and through my pregnancies. But whatever you do, keep your head up. Your baby just wants to pick his/her birthday. It will happen! Good luck hun!

Answer 11

Some women take only a month and some take a lot longer than that - I'd start to get concerned only if it's been a year of trying with no success.