tips and advice for who is starting ttc

[lilygirl]

Hi girls, I am just at day 1 of my 2nd month ttc, and as obviously first month did not work, I was hoping you could give some advice... Pre seed? Supplements? What's worth a try? Any help is more than welcome

 

[kalyrra]

Don't despair... the chances of women getting pregnant is a really low number... since we only have a 12-24 hr window for that egg to get fertilized!

I use preseed, and I recommend it if you can't do the BD without using a lubricant. Especially if you're dry! Any other lubricants, including saliva can kill off sperm.

A lot of people suggest that if you're TTC, then you should start taking prenatal vitamins... that way they're built into your system if you should get pregnant.

If you haven't watched it yet, then I highly recommend that you watch "The Great Sperm Race". You can find it on youtube, and on other websites... it really puts it into perspective how unique it is to get pregnant!

 

[lilyV]

To add to what was written, chart your bbt temp.

To be honest though, and I'll speak for myself, I'm TTC, I'm not preggo so I don't KNOW what works and what doesn't. your best bet is to write in the BPF announcements thread ;-)

 

[lilygirl]

Tks girls, will happily try it all

 

[GlasgowAngel]

I think knowing when you ovulate is key as timing is everything. so if you don't know then charting and opks are a must in my opinion.

It might not exactly help you this cycle but will for future cycles.

When we concieved my son we did the legs in the air hips raised after BD, don't know if thay actually made a difference or not but I got pregnant first month trying. Could just be coincidence though.

Good Luck.

 

[Sunnii]

To be honest, you should have started taking folic acid before the first month TTC. So get on it - or prenatals, maybe mucinex or preseed for CM?

 

[Pebbles11]

Hi Lily, I'm new to the forum and in a similar position to you! First month Ttc was last month, AF arrived Jan 17th so now I'm in cycle 2. I know it's unreasonable really to expect the get pregnany first time but I didn't realise how gutted I would be that it didn't happen! I need to get a grip! This month were going to BD more, I've got some digital OPK sticks and preseed as a I get quite dry quickly - sorry TMI! I really want an October 2012 baby!!!! Good luck!

 

[lilygirl]

I am actually taking folic acid for a while now, and last month got me a cbfm , and also temped... Think this month ill also give pre seed a try loving all the advice, cant wait for my o now

 

[WantingABubba]

Any particular questions? I'd be happy to help

 

[lilygirl]

I think I keep hoping for some kind of "trick" foods, vitamins, anything that might help

 

[blueskies]

Hi Lily, I'm new to the forum and in a similar position to you! First month Ttc was last month, AF arrived Jan 17th so now I'm in cycle 2. I know it's unreasonable really to expect the get pregnany first time but I didn't realise how gutted I would be that it didn't happen! I need to get a grip! This month were going to BD more, I've got some digital OPK sticks and preseed as a I get quite dry quickly - sorry TMI! I really want an October 2012 baby!!!! Good luck!

You are not crazy. I am in the same boat. We weren't "trying" but weren't "preventing," but then AF came and I was hysterical. My heart goes to those individuals who have tried for years- I can't stand one month of no baby, I can't imagine any longer. I am hoping for an October 2012 baby too, baby dust to all...

 

[lilyV]

Hi Lily, I'm new to the forum and in a similar position to you! First month Ttc was last month, AF arrived Jan 17th so now I'm in cycle 2. I know it's unreasonable really to expect the get pregnany first time but I didn't realise how gutted I would be that it didn't happen! I need to get a grip! This month were going to BD more, I've got some digital OPK sticks and preseed as a I get quite dry quickly - sorry TMI! I really want an October 2012 baby!!!! Good luck!

Hi Pebbles, thanks for your feedback!! We were trying something new, a diff pattern each month so we don't really know what works and what doesn't work bc we don't wait around to find out the next month! It can be very frustrating at times and fun at others.

GL to you and to us all

 

[drsquid]

im also in month two and also thought it would work first try.. did unmedicated iui last month. just started femara for cycle two

 

[Leikela]

I haven't tried this, but some ladies here swear by using Musinex or Robitussin to help with getting pregnant. I think it helps to produce more CM which helps sperm get through the cervix and into the uterus. The active ingredient in both medications is Guaifenesin. This is what is supposed to produce the extra CM.

I am using Preseed now and I love it! Very natural. Hubby loves it too. Best of luck to you on TTC!

 

[lilygirl]

Hi Lily, I'm new to the forum and in a similar position to you! First month Ttc was last month, AF arrived Jan 17th so now I'm in cycle 2. I know it's unreasonable really to expect the get pregnany first time but I didn't realise how gutted I would be that it didn't happen! I need to get a grip! This month were going to BD more, I've got some digital OPK sticks and preseed as a I get quite dry quickly - sorry TMI! I really want an October 2012 baby!!!! Good luck!

You are not crazy. I am in the same boat. We weren't "trying" but weren't "preventing," but then AF came and I was hysterical. My heart goes to those individuals who have tried for years- I can't stand one month of no baby, I can't imagine any longer. I am hoping for an October 2012 baby too, baby dust to all...

Girls, I couldn't agree more... Specially cos I was using cbfm, I had this feeling that it would happen straight away... Bit naive, but couldn't help myself... Now I'm afraid to get my hopes up for month 2...

 

[Pebbles11]

Hi ladies, how's everyone getting on? Cd14 for me today but I have a 32 day cycle so I don't think I will ovulate until later on this week. Bd last night, night off tonight, then every day till sunday morning if poss!!!!

This is all rather mentally and physically knackering, I honestly do not know how those ladies who have been trying for a while do it. Good luck and happy BD'ing!

 

[oliviarose]

Hi, we are new to this TTC again. Took us 9 months with last LO, so wanting to speed things up this time.

Can i ask, what is BD and preseed?

We want to start trying in April/May this year, so I am just starting to monitor my monthly cycles. Currently on CD4 XXX

 

[Pebbles11]

Hi, we are new to this TTC again. Took us 9 months with last LO, so wanting to speed things up this time.

Can i ask, what is BD and preseed?

We want to start trying in April/May this year, so I am just starting to monitor my monthly cycles. Currently on CD4 XXX

Hi there! BD is baby dance I.e: Sex!!! It's just forum speak! Preseed is a lube you can buy that doesn't damage or hinder sperm.... It's supposed to mimic natural fluids and quite a few people on here use it. It has a good success rate. I got mine from Amazon UK.

 

[lilygirl]

Hi girls, cd11 here, getting highs already on my cbfm, so started bd last night, even though I think is too early (I generally o' on cd16).. yesterday had my first experience with pre seed... Dh love it I'm not so sure, felt like it "leaked" all the boys out (sorry tmi), maybe I'll just use less... Good luck for u girls, hows everybody getting on?

 

[Pebbles11]

Hi girls, cd11 here, getting highs already on my cbfm, so started bd last night, even though I think is too early (I generally o' on cd16).. yesterday had my first experience with pre seed... Dh love it I'm not so sure, felt like it "leaked" all the boys out (sorry tmi), maybe I'll just use less... Good luck for u girls, hows everybody getting on?

I tried preseed for the first time this week as well! Felt like I had pee'd myself it was so squishy! DH didn't seem to mind but the squelching noises kept making me laugh...