We are trying to concieve for a baby.?

Question

We will have a main floor with two bedrooms, and a basement with two bedrooms. We already have a two year old. Is it safe to sleep on a different floor than your child? How would we work this out? THANKS!!

Answer 1

I think it is a comfort thing and a personal decision. Does your 2 yr. old sleep thru the night? If she gets up and can't find you, will she freak out? Me personally, I would not put my 2 yr old in the basement alone. Since you aren't pregnant now, you may not have another baby for a year or 2. By then, your child will be older and more capable of being on another floor. If you get pregnant sooner than expected, keep the new baby in your room for a longer period of time so that you are all in the same area. I would not be comfortable being that far away from a 2 yr old.

Answer 2

I would never feel safe that way. I always wanted to keep my little ones close to us, yet we have 4 children. We figured it out.

How about having the little one sleep on the same floor as you until he/she is old enough to get up and climb stairs safely in their own? Having your child sleeping in a room, on the same floor, near yours will not getting in the way of conceiving a baby. If it did, this world would be full of families with only one child!

Answer 3

Sounds like you really need a bigger house, or else you'll have to put the baby with the toddler for a while.

Its just too dangerous at these ages to be in the basement away from the babies, not to mention a pain in the butt for feeding and changing in the night. And putting kids in the basement would be scary for them, and dangerous for fires and other issues.

Answer 4

I would say watch a movie with your little one or do something to keep him/her up a little later then normal. That way when he finally falls asleep he'll be out cold. You can keep him in the room close by- for safety but most likely he'll be a sleep hard as a rock and you and your hubbie can get it on...I would definetly not reccomend having a child that young sleep on a floor by themself especially if it isnt his normal sleeping place...babydust!

Answer 5

only you know if i would be safe. but i would probably have the children share a room until they are older or sell the house for better room arrangements.

Answer 6

Oooh I wouldn't want to do that... but if you feel safe about it then it is worth a try.

Answer 7

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.

Answer 8

How about send the kid to Grandma's for the night..............