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ZoeyZoo · Jul 16th, 2007, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by TravelBug

^ Charting is not very reliable as once you see the temperature hike it might be too late. The ovulation itself makes your basal temperature go up. Ok .. sorry to throw all these jargons on ya!

But if you are charting you can also chart cervical fluid in addition to temps to know when you ovulate, how long the cycle was, etc. It is pretty reliable and will help date the pregnancy accurately if you have long cycles since most people depend on LMP for due dates.

Nola · Jul 16th, 2007, 05:18 PM

I´m TTC too! Been trying for a couple of months, the renovating has not been good on our sex drive though

envyme · Jul 16th, 2007, 05:28 PM

BD every other day from the end of AF. Don't wait till you detect a surge on the OPK.

tabbyco · Jul 16th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by Nola

I´m TTC too! Been trying for a couple of months, the renovating has not been good on our sex drive though

I can sympathize with you

. Nothing worse than trying to get in the mood when the house is a wreck and you are knee deep in dust. Not to mention being exhausted if you are doing it yourself..

I'm actually delaying our bathroom remodel until after I get pregnant... I need distractions

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emmalawyer · Jul 16th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Another thing you might want to try is putting a couple of pillows under your butt immediately following intercourse and keeping your tush elevated for 5 minutes or so. This makes gravity your friend.

Don't be excessively elevated (no yoga candle position) as this might cause the sperm to pool in back of your cervix. Good luck!

TravelBug · Jul 16th, 2007, 10:34 PM

Originally Posted by tabbyco

The OPK totally confuse me! DH and I haven't been trying, but haven't been preventing for a couple of months, if you know what I mean

. Last month we started "trying".

I used the OPK's last month and we BD the night before I got a surge and thought for sure I was going to get lucky on the first try, but got my period last week. So now, I am pulling out all the stops, sex everyother day for the next week and a half

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This is such a fun time in our lives, my DH and I have been together for 10 years, married for 3 and I feel like the timing is finally right and we are BOTH ready at the same time. I have to say, I am blessed with the most amazing families (DH's too) that our kids will be so loved!
So...here we go....

I know what you mean. Keep in mind, even if you have all the stars lined up, the chance of getting pregnant is about 20-25% every month ... Sounds like you and DH are very ready!

Hermes Junkie · Jul 17th, 2007, 03:01 AM

We are TTC for #2, goodluck to you!!

nycbagaddict · Jul 18th, 2007, 02:43 PM

hi all- i am ttc too...
i just started using preseed and clearblue fertility monitor.

taking charge of your fertility is def a good book for any woman who wants to know their body more...

baby wishes to all....

we stopped using protection march/april but really started ttc in june so this is officially our 2nd month of ttc...

espanv · Jul 18th, 2007, 06:48 PM

My DH and I started trying 3 months ago. I am using OPK, taking Ovulex, FlaxSeed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and a Prenatal Vitamin. Yes, I am crazy!!! I just started taking the herbal pills 2 weeks ago, and my AF was due on the 14th...I am worried that perhaps they messed-up my cycle! Anyone else know anything about this??? I just don't think that I am pregnant...of course, I hope I am though...

MsCoco · Jul 18th, 2007, 09:55 PM

We just started TTC this month. I will be expecting AF early next week but am hoping it will not show.

Even though we just started trying, I feel kind of stressed about it. I'm just so ready. Plus I just found out a friend of mine is expecting (wish I was too). And they weren't even trying!

How do you keep the stress level down even though you're so anxious and excited?

I'm so glad I can share my feelings with you all on here, since I don't want to discuss our plans with family/friends.

holly di · Jul 18th, 2007, 10:21 PM

^^^I know it's crazy, everyone tells me to relax, but I swear I can't. I know the whole experience is supposed to be relaxing, and all that good stuff, but it is sooooo stressful counting days, taking your temp, peeing on sticks, getting blood work done,etc. And, I swear sex for procreation and recreation is different, especially after it has been unsuccessful of producing offspring!!!! How in the hell are all these girls lucky enough to get "knocked up'', and I try and can't get pregnant?!

VT Pooh · Jul 18th, 2007, 10:24 PM

Ms Coco,

I feel the stress too. I have only told very few people that we are trying.

Tabbyco,

We are on the same time line. I have been married for almost 3 years.

VT Pooh · Jul 18th, 2007, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by holly di

^^^I know it's crazy, everyone tells me to relax, but I swear I can't. I know the whole experience is supposed to be relaxing, and all that good stuff, but it is sooooo stressful counting days, taking your temp, peeing on sticks, getting blood work done,etc. And, I swear sex for procreation and recreation is different, especially after it has been unsuccessful of producing offspring!!!! How in the hell are all these girls lucky enough to get "knocked up'', and I try and can't get pregnant?!

Totally Agree. One of my married.preg.gf said, "Oh I didn't know what happened!!!"

tabbyco · Jul 19th, 2007, 10:29 AM

^^^ I am right there with you ladies.. by friend of 20 years just told me on Monday she is pg and wasn't even trying. I am really excited for her, but I got irritated when she said, "Don't worry, it will happen for you when it is supposed to."

(She is the only friend I have a slightly competitive relationship with, probably b/c we have been friend so long it never matured, KWIM?)

Last month I was so nervous about getting pregnant, even though we were trying that I wasn't really having any fun and I knew I wasn't going to get pregnant because I wasn't "feeling it". So this time I am focusing totally on my husband and creating a whole seduction scene... it is a whole lot more exciting and takes your mind off the end result.

Also, I think I read somewhere that your chances of conceiving are better if you orgasm... (or did I just make that up). Either way, it is better than not

Question: If we BD last night, should we NOT BD tonight? Birthday girl is feeling a little frisky

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VT Pooh · Jul 19th, 2007, 08:36 PM

According to my Dr, every other day. So your hubby's sperms are stronger.

Jul 16th, 2007, 05:18 PM	#17
Nola Wish I was in Paris Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Europe Posts: 21,834	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) I´m TTC too! Been trying for a couple of months, the renovating has not been good on our sex drive though
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Jul 16th, 2007, 05:28 PM	#18
envyme God's Creation Joined: Jan 2006 Location: I'm A Brain In A Jar Posts: 4,467	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) BD every other day from the end of AF. Don't wait till you detect a surge on the OPK.
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Jul 16th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#20
emmalawyer BLITHERING FOOL Joined: Oct 2006 Location: with the teething twins! Posts: 787	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) Another thing you might want to try is putting a couple of pillows under your butt immediately following intercourse and keeping your tush elevated for 5 minutes or so. This makes gravity your friend. Don't be excessively elevated (no yoga candle position) as this might cause the sperm to pool in back of your cervix. Good luck!
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Jul 17th, 2007, 03:01 AM	#22
Hermes Junkie Need i say more? Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,743	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) We are TTC for #2, goodluck to you!!

Jul 18th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#23
nycbagaddict Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 541	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) hi all- i am ttc too... i just started using preseed and clearblue fertility monitor. taking charge of your fertility is def a good book for any woman who wants to know their body more... baby wishes to all.... we stopped using protection march/april but really started ttc in june so this is officially our 2nd month of ttc...
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Jul 18th, 2007, 06:48 PM	#24
espanv NV Girl Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 523	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) My DH and I started trying 3 months ago. I am using OPK, taking Ovulex, FlaxSeed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil and a Prenatal Vitamin. Yes, I am crazy!!! I just started taking the herbal pills 2 weeks ago, and my AF was due on the 14th...I am worried that perhaps they messed-up my cycle! Anyone else know anything about this??? I just don't think that I am pregnant...of course, I hope I am though...
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Jul 18th, 2007, 09:55 PM	#25
MsCoco Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: SC Posts: 13	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) We just started TTC this month. I will be expecting AF early next week but am hoping it will not show. Even though we just started trying, I feel kind of stressed about it. I'm just so ready. Plus I just found out a friend of mine is expecting (wish I was too). And they weren't even trying! How do you keep the stress level down even though you're so anxious and excited? I'm so glad I can share my feelings with you all on here, since I don't want to discuss our plans with family/friends.
MsCoco Member Joined: Jun 2007 Location: SC Posts: 13

Jul 18th, 2007, 10:21 PM	#26
holly di Member Joined: Oct 2006 Location: little rock, arkansas Posts: 1,672	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) ^^^I know it's crazy, everyone tells me to relax, but I swear I can't. I know the whole experience is supposed to be relaxing, and all that good stuff, but it is sooooo stressful counting days, taking your temp, peeing on sticks, getting blood work done,etc. And, I swear sex for procreation and recreation is different, especially after it has been unsuccessful of producing offspring!!!! How in the hell are all these girls lucky enough to get "knocked up'', and I try and can't get pregnant?!
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Jul 18th, 2007, 10:24 PM	#27
VT Pooh Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) Ms Coco, I feel the stress too. I have only told very few people that we are trying. Tabbyco, We are on the same time line. I have been married for almost 3 years.
VT Pooh Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482

Jul 19th, 2007, 10:29 AM	#29
tabbyco OP Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Right Coast Posts: 2,330	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) ^^^ I am right there with you ladies.. by friend of 20 years just told me on Monday she is pg and wasn't even trying. I am really excited for her, but I got irritated when she said, "Don't worry, it will happen for you when it is supposed to." (She is the only friend I have a slightly competitive relationship with, probably b/c we have been friend so long it never matured, KWIM?) Last month I was so nervous about getting pregnant, even though we were trying that I wasn't really having any fun and I knew I wasn't going to get pregnant because I wasn't "feeling it". So this time I am focusing totally on my husband and creating a whole seduction scene... it is a whole lot more exciting and takes your mind off the end result. Also, I think I read somewhere that your chances of conceiving are better if you orgasm... (or did I just make that up). Either way, it is better than not Question: If we BD last night, should we NOT BD tonight? Birthday girl is feeling a little frisky .

Jul 19th, 2007, 08:36 PM	#30
VT Pooh Member Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 482	Re: Trying to Conceive (TTC) According to my Dr, every other day. So your hubby's sperms are stronger.
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