Way Way Way OT- trying to get Pregnant

[phillybeth]

Twice a day, every day!

Actually, it takes 27 hours for the 'little guys' to recharge, so 2x a day wouldn't give DH a chance to get a fresh round into the chamber

Every 36-48 hours would be best. Good luck!

 

[crisi]

Getting pregnant is a little like potty training children - you don't control it.

We tried for three years. We did ovulation predictors, artificial insemination, sperm spinning, clomid, robitissun, surgery, diet changes, herbs, relaxation exercises. A chiropractor assured me all it would take is an adjustment or two (I didn't believe her, but what the hell, I was trying to take care of back pain - might as well let her try). Taking Charge of Your Fertility is a good book for understanding your cycles - although she tends to be a little flippant that "everyone" gets pregnant using her method eventually unless there is a real problem - and that can be very frustrating when you are doing "EVERYTHING" and every month you get the same negative result.

After three years we were told "we don't know why you aren't getting pregnant. In cases like yours there is a 50/50 chance you will spontenously get pregnant in the next ten years."

We adopted a baby from Korea and then hit the "lucky" part of the 50/50 chance without trying. (Concieved in January, born in September - 36 weeks 2 days).

 

[tsd1202]

I have really enjoyed reading all of your stories of hope and inspiration. I have a sister who has had many many miscarriages after years of trying and artificial insemination so I understand the pain that so many of you have gone through. I have watched her cry so many tears- she is a wonderful Aunt and sometimes I watch her and I get tears in my eyes and wonder why some people can't become a Mom. I know it will happen when the time is right, I trust God on that part. Thanks for all of the prayers and good wishes. I'll let yall know what happens.

 

[Mama2Matthew]

Actually the Robitussin is supposed to thin out your cervical mucous, not do anything for lubrication . I guess some people's sperm get caught up in the cervical mucous if it's too viscous.

LOL, kellydelly. I actually did know the real purpose for the robitussin. I just didn't want to be the one to break into talking about mucous on the disboards. Don't ask me why- I see it all the time on the baby boards I visit. I only posted to the thread because no one had mentioned the robi yet and I wanted to get it out there. Anyway, thanks for clarifying my post.

 

[lchadwick]

I was on fertilityfriend.com when we were preparing to try for our youngest. It seemed lots of women had good experiences with it. For us, it happened to be the one month that it was impossible to track my temp (different waking times/no sleep/sick) that we actually conceived - and I can't even remember doing the babydance! Funny thing is, I have a disorder that makes me VERY unpredictable, my age (I was 35), and I was overweight AND breastfeeding at the time we conceived - and all those things should have worked against us. We just didsn't worry about it that month and PRESTO.

Good luck and HAVE FUN!

 

[WeLuvDiznee]

Plan something,it worked for. I planned on getting a nose job,a week before it took place,surprise! The second time, I planned on a vacation to Europe, and surprise! Good Luck!!