we have been trying for 8 months now... I had my hubby checked (he seems to be fine) havent checked myself out because i never thought i could have a problem, my periods are regular, and all seems to be ok, but it is taking so long to conceive that it makes me angry and sad... I have decided to go see a specialist after the holidays... but just wanted to know has someone conceived in such a long time as it takes me without any doc help? just want to hear other people's stories. Thank you! and happy holidays to you!!!
2007-11-29 15:19:40 · 21 answers · asked by L.B. 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I know how annoying! If you're anything like me, you get on bc for several years, trying very hard NOT to have a baby, then the moment you want to get pregnant, you can't. I was on Depo for 5 yrs, and the pill for 2 after that. I got completely off of bc, trying to let my body re-adjust and after 6 months of 'safe sex' with my hubby, we decided to start trying. That was October of '06. I went to the Doctor in the beginning of August thinking something was wrong with my thyroid, and the doc said that if it wasn't my thyroid, she suspected it was PCOS. That was a very scary thought! She said I needed to wait until we had been trying for a year before we went into the PCOS screening. I found out in the middle of October that I was pregnant. (YES!!) I know it gets hard hearing the same old thing of, ''quit trying so hard, it'll happen''. And now you have all these people (including me) sharing that they're now pregnant. I'm very sorry for your pain and aggravation! If you haven't gotton pregnant within the next 4 months, I'd definitely go and see a doc. Good luck to you and ****baby dust****
2007-11-29 15:59:51 · answer #1 · answered by nikKi_lvjojo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just curious, do you know about the sympto-thermal method? Do you use fertilityfriend.com ? It's a free service to help you check your temps and chart so you can predict your most fertile times. Also, if you go every other day during that time period it can increase sperm count.
Personally, we got pregnant first time we tried, then miscarried, then 2 months later and then miscarried again, then 2 months after that, the baby stuck. :) So it took us about 5-6 months to get a "keeper" and the miscarriages were so early that I wouldn't have even know except that I chart and had really heavy flows a few days late those two months (also had positive hpts).
Good luck with everything! I hope you conceive soon! OH, and pray to St. Gerard and St. Philomena. There are many many instances where people conceived after praying to them when they couldn't conceive before. :)
2007-11-29 23:29:40 · answer #2 · answered by oremus_fratres 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I conceived the first month of ttc. But my husband and I have been together for 10 years and there were definitely times that I should have gotten pregnant and didn't.
I charted my bbt, my cervical fluid, cervical position and paid a lot attention to my body. I have a 35 day cycle so I don't ovulate the first 14 days after my period. I actually ovulate on day 23.
You can always get the home uvulation kits too.
I only know one couple that tried for 10 years and finally gave up just to get pregnant without going to a dr just a couple of months after they "gave up"
Everyone else that I know that tried for 8 months ended up getting on clomid or had in vitro fertilization.
Maybe you just need a relaxing vacation with your hubby.
Baby dust to you and your hubby!
2007-11-29 23:28:14 · answer #3 · answered by ILoveBeingAMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We started trying last December. I got pregnant and then had a miscarriage in May. We waited a couple of months to try again and now I'm almost 12 weeks pregnant and and doing well.
Everyone is different though. I'm sure you are fine.
The trick is to stop trying so hard!!!!! Stop thinking about it. My husband and I decided the month before I got pregnant to stop charting and everything. We had sex when we wanted just the all natural way. No more putting my legs up in the air and rolling my hips back( ya know we all do it lol). I was just stressing way too much about it.
What do you know that is when it happened for us!
It will for you too don't worry.
2007-11-29 23:32:14 · answer #4 · answered by fiona1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With my first 2 it took about 6 months and with this pregnancy it only took us a month!!! Don't worry everyone is different! Some women get pregnant right away and some take up to a year! Try not to stress about because that can have a negitive impact on your fertility. I took some natural family planning classes to space my kids and during the class I learned when I could and couldn't get pregnant! It helps ALOT if you know when you can get pregnant by reading your body signs. Good luck
2007-11-29 23:29:16 · answer #5 · answered by sisy_girl56 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You have to remember you only ovulate one or two days a month (release an egg) and are only fertile for a total of about a 3-4 day period during each month. So if you are not having sex during this time then you may not be doing it at the correct time. Have you tried ovulation kits on your own at home and taking your temperatures?
2007-11-29 23:35:34 · answer #6 · answered by memacabr 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We got pregnant on the first try (lucky us!) but I've heard the average couple can take up to a year. Remember that you only ovulate once a month so really you've only tried eight times and that's not horribly unreasonable. I think you're supposed to wait a year until you see a specialist but it probably depends on the doctor. Good luck!
2007-11-29 23:24:08 · answer #7 · answered by Staci 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
7 years then 4 years then 3 years.
2007-11-29 23:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We tried for 15 months, it was very very difficult and emotionally draining too. My periods were all normal as well. ...like everyone says stop thinking so hard about it and let nature take it's course. The best sign is that your periods are regular which means you are ovulating...he's okay too...if I was going to go to the fertility clinic it was to get the dye test for tubal blockage, it's very common for infertility and easily fixable! Good Luck to you!!
2007-11-29 23:36:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It took me 8 years to get pregnant with my second boy. I had 3 doctors tell me it would never happen, I gave up trying and then it happened.
2007-11-30 00:21:29 · answer #10 · answered by *adria* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋