My husband and I are trying TTC our first and its taking longer than I would have expected. I have a very normal and regular cycle, but its been about 6 months and nothing... what could be the problem?? any advice on how to help the process along????????
2007-10-23 17:37:06 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I feel for you. I have been ttc for almost 8 months now. It seems like an eternity. I have done lots and lots of research and experts say the first time that you are actually trying consistently, it is normal to take at least 6 months. Actually a fertility specialist won't even see you are your husband unless you two have been trying for at least that long. If you drink a lot of caffeine slowly start taking that out of your diet. You don't have to totally get rid of it, but just cut down if drink a lot of it. Don't "baby dance" every night. Try every other night that way he lets out more sperm when you are trying. Last month I bought the maybeMom ovulation detector. It is a kit that is detected by saliva, its reusable, no refills or extra parts to buy, lifetime warranty, FDA cleared and it comes with a handy carrying case it reminds me of a lipstick holder. They sell them at target.com not in stores. My cousin who was trying for 2 years got pregnant within 2 months of owning one. She is now mommy to a little boy. I used it last month and experienced some spotting one week ago that my doc said can be implantation spotting. I am also having a few other pregnancy symptoms. So, it couldn't hurt to try it. Don't stress out though, even though I know its hard not too. Stress reduces your chances of getting pregnant. And when you and the hubby are trying don't make it seem like a job. Don't ever let it get boring. Try bringing new things into the bedroom or get a sexy nighty. Keep it spontaneous and fun. Good luck and lots of baby dust. Keep us updated!
2007-10-23 17:59:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl, you've gotta consider the miracle conception is.
There is only a 72 hour window (sometimes less) in which a woman can get pregnant.
They don't test for fertility until you've tried unsuccessfully for a year...and quite frankly, unless you have some blood work monthly to verify ovulation is occuring (usually not done until studying fertility) or have a very good ovulation predictor test...you're just going to have to let things take their time.
In the meantime, some easier things to try...I guess you could say "over the counter" things are to make sure hubby isn't wearing tight pants and taking hot baths...when the testicles are warmer than they should be, the sperm count lowers.
When you're done having sex...elevate your hips slightly for about 20 minutes...don't get right up to go clean, etc...let the sperm have more time to travel.
If you're excessively "moist" when you have sex...consider taking some Robitussin...it thinks mucous not only in your throat...it will "dry you up" some 'down there'.
2007-10-23 17:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing more fun than trying to make babies. I had friends that never use birth control and they have had only 2 kids in 18 years of marriage. Other couples I know just stay pregnant all of the time. Just keep trying and watch the movie "She's Having a Baby".
2007-10-23 17:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by MadGeniusClown 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi, im only 16, but i can tell you this. you should try around 2 weeks after your period is done, this is the most likely time. the first 2 weeks are preparing the ova. im in health class and we learned about this stuff last week. Also, you CAN get pregnant in the first 2 weeks, just is a lot more likely to happen after the 2 weeks. hope i helped some :)
2016-05-25 08:56:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you try an ovulation test? During sex if you put a pillow under your bottom and have him ontop can help, and doggy but put your chest on the bed, almost if you're laying and sticking your bottom up. Dont try everyday becuase it can make his sperm get weaker. Dont drink alot of coffee, but if nothing works go to a fertility doctor they give you things to try to help. IT's different for every women when it comes the time of getting pregnant, It took me about 2 weeks to get pregnant and now I have a beautiful 3 month old daughter...GOOD LUCK!!!
2007-10-23 17:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by xJesicax 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If either of you are taking medication there could be side affects you don't know about. If you have been on the pill a while it make take some time and it also depends on your age. You could consider getting physicals it would rule out a lot of things.
2007-10-23 17:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by probie007 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont really know how you can help the process along, but they do say that getting pregnant can take up to 12 months for some people.....it took me 7 months........maybe you'll get lucky soon. Best of wishes.......1 thing.........try not to stress that can impair the process
2007-10-23 17:41:14 · answer #7 · answered by sandi_villanueva 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am by no means an expert, I've never had a child in my life. But what has helped my cousins out (they have 6 kids) is by taking the focus off of trying to get pregnate and just having fun with it like they did on their honeymoon. The stress of trying to get pregnate can cause more damage then good.
2007-10-23 17:40:29 · answer #8 · answered by Liz M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Relax!!!!! Don't try so hard. Go for a holiday that usually does the trick. Always go and talk to someone in a health shop as they my recommend a vitaman that helps that you could be lacking in. Have you both been checked by a doctor? Good luck
2007-10-23 17:43:30 · answer #9 · answered by Kaye B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
try chaste tree berry. It is an herbal remedy to prepare your body for pregnancy and you can get it at most health food stores like whole foods.
I used it and got pregnant that same month so I really believe in it...if you google it you will see that is has been used for hundreds of years for women trying to conceive.
2007-10-23 17:40:36 · answer #10 · answered by katiebug 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋