How to get pregnant?

Question

Me and my husband have been trying since Feb. to get pregnant. Besides taking fertility drugs, is there anything we can do to speed up the process? How long does it normally take to get pregnant and is there any early warning signs of pregnancy before a missed period?

Answer 1

Wel lfirst of all you need to not stress over it like everyone told me I started trying this year in December, and recently found out 2 weeks ago that I am 5 weeks pregnant, what I did was prayed alot seriously, I also went to the nearest HEB and bought prenatal vitamins its like a big bottle with 100 vitamins and in the front the bottle will say before pregnacy, while pregnant, and after pregnacy, the doctors will tell you this is good for you to take while trying, and dont let your husband come inside you more than once, and dont have sex more than once during the time he has come in you, also they told me not to have sex every single day since this can weaken the sperm, however sperm can live in side of you for 3-5 days, everyone says to do the ovulation things and the BBT but I did not use any of this, howecer, if you choose to get one or there are free ovulation predictors, pr caculators online that will tell you when you are the most fertile you just have to enter the first day of your menstral and it will tell you when you should be ovulating and it will tell you that you should have sex the most on your most fertile days, however dont let him come inside you more than once the gynocologisist said that this kills the other sperm. Don't worry I was like this three months ago you get pregnant, remember god hears everyones prayers and he sent me a little angel that's now in my belly good luck to you both ok.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The single most important thing you need to do is time intercourse properly. The only time you can get pregnant is during ovulation, you should have sex the day before and day of ovulation for the best chance. Ovulation happens 10-16 days before the onset of your next period with 14 days being most common. See how long your past 3 cycles (off birth control) have been and average them. Then use that to see when your next period is due. Count back 16 days from the date your period is due and start having intercourse during that time.
Some early signs of pregnancy are fatigue and sore breasts but symptoms don't really start til about the time your period is due.
Here are some good resources I recommend--
www.peeonastick.com
www.twoweekwait.com
www.fertilityfriend.com
Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler.

Answer 4

You should actually start having sex about 7 days before ovulation. The longest recorded length of sperm surviving inside, is 7 days. Typically 5 though. So if you start around then, your chances will be better. I would have sex every day starting on the 7th before O. You egg lasts 12 to at the most 24 hours after it's released. So having sex the day after ovulation, isn't a very likely chance of pregnancy. Good luck to you! :) Oh and early pregnancy signs before missed period vary from person to person...some have no sign at all, some have every one of them in the book. My typical early signs are heavy breast, sensetive nips (sorry TMI), cramping, extremely tired, and moody.

Answer 5

The first sign before missed period is a POSTIVE URINE strip test...u can get this type of strip tests easily in pharmaceutical shops...
These strips show positive results as soon as 3 days after successful sex!
cheers

Answer 6

I would suggest just having sex more often. I personally believe that "ovulation" schedule doesn't work. If it did we would have a lot less unwanted pregnancies.

Answer 7

if you've been on birth control for a long period of time it can take up to a year to get pregnant. have sex on your ovulating day.

Answer 8

Some couples seem to get pregnant simply by talking about it. For others, it takes plenty of patience and a bit of luck. If you're wondering how to get pregnant, start the old-fashioned way. Here's what you need to know — and when to seek help.
Conception is based on an intricate series of events.

Every month, hormones from your pituitary gland stimulate your ovaries to release an egg, or ovulate. This often happens around day 14 of the menstrual cycle, although the exact timing may vary among women or even from month to month.

Once the egg is released, it travels to the fallopian tube. If you want to conceive, now's the time. The egg has about 24 hours to unite with a sperm. Since sperm cells can survive in your reproductive tract for two to three days, it's best to have regular sex during the days leading up to ovulation.

If the egg is fertilized, it'll travel to the uterus two to four days later. There it'll attach to the uterine lining. You're pregnant! Your periods will stop as your body begins to support the embryo.

If the egg isn't fertilized, it'll break down and you'll have your next period as usual.

Learning how ovulation works is one thing. Determining when it's actually happening is something else. For many women, it's like hitting a moving target.

Keep an eye on the calendar
Use your day planner or another simple calendar to mark the day your period begins each month. Also track the number of days each period lasts. If you have a consistent 28-day cycle, ovulation is likely to begin about 14 days after the day your last period began.

If your cycles are somewhat long, subtract 18 from the number of days in your shortest cycle. When your next period begins, count ahead this many days. The next week is a reasonable guess for your most fertile days.

Pros. Calendar calculations can be done simply on paper. And they're free!
Cons. Many factors may affect the exact timing of ovulation, including illness, stress and exercise. Counting days is often inaccurate, especially for women who have irregular cycles.
support the embryo.

If the egg isn't fertilized, it'll break down and you'll have your next period as usual.

Understanding when you're most fertile
Learning how ovulation works is one thing. Determining when it's actually happening is something else. For many women, it's like hitting a moving target.



If your cycles are somewhat long, subtract 18 from the number of days in your shortest cycle. When your next period begins, count ahead this many days. The next week is a reasonable guess for your most fertile days.


Watch for changes in cervical mucus
Just before ovulation, you might notice an increase in clear, slippery vaginal secretions — if you look for it. These secretions typically resemble raw egg whites. After ovulation, when the odds of becoming pregnant are slim, the discharge will become cloudy and sticky or disappear entirely.

Pros. Changes in vaginal secretions are often an accurate sign of impending fertility. Simple observation is all that's needed, particularly inside the vagina.
Cons. You have to check your vagina for the secretions. And judging the texture or appearance of vaginal secretions can be somewhat subjective.
Track your basal body temperature
This is your body's temperature when you're fully at rest. Ovulation may cause a gradual rise in temperature or even a sudden jump — typically between 0.5 and 1.6 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll be most fertile during the two to three days before your temperature rises. You can assume ovulation has occurred when the slightly higher temperature remains steady for three days or more.

Use an oral thermometer to monitor your basal body temperature. Try the digital variety or one specifically designed to measure basal body temperature. Simply take your temperature every morning before you get out of bed. Plot the readings on graph paper and look for a pattern to emerge.

Pros. It's simple. The only cost is the thermometer. It's often most helpful to determine when you've ovulated and judge if the timing is consistent from month to month.
Cons. The temperature change may be subtle, and the increase comes too late — after ovulation has already happened. It can be inconvenient to take your temperature at the same time every day, especially if you have irregular sleeping hours.
Try an ovulation monitoring kit
Over-the-counter ovulation kits test your urine for the surge in hormones that takes place before ovulation. For the most accurate results, follow the instructions on the label to the letter.

Pros. Ovulation kits can identify the most likely time of ovulation. They can even provide a signal before ovulation actually happens. They're available without a prescription in most pharmacies.
Cons. Ovulation kits often lead to excessively targeted sex — and timing sex so precisely can invite being too late. The tests can also be expensive, often ranging from $20 to $50 each. ...........visit the site