"Turkey baster" TTC

[iheartunc1984]

My boyfriend, who is a T4 paraplegic, and I are trying to conceive. After doing some research online, we're trying the "turkey baster" method, only using a syringe instead. We're both new to this so any tips or information would be extremely helpful!

 

[trulybl3ssed]

Can't give you any tips but I wanted to say I know people who have done it and succeeded! I wish you and your bf loads of luck!

 

[iheartunc1984]

We did a few test runs, then recently have been trying. Hopefully it'll work.

 

[jeoestreich]

Good luck and lots of baby dust.

 

[mindgames77]

AH! I've been looking for someone else in the same position as me!

My fiancé is a T6 paraplegic and we too are trying the "turkey baster" method.

Well we were, until we got engaged. Now we are waiting until after our honeymoon to continue trying.

We tried for 6 months with no luck (but really only 2 months I confirmed ovulation via OPKS)

I definitely will follow you on your journey, and feel free to follow my journal!

 

[jessandaj]

Good luck i have often wonderd about doing it just cause you always loose some even if you stay layed down after

 

[Inlovewithhim]

Have you ladies had luck? My fiancée is a t9 and we've been trying for 6 months now with no luck. Any info would be great!

 

[Sammi83]

I am using a private sperm donor so I use the 'turkey baster' method.

Here are some tips.
-After collecting the sperm, let it stand for about 10 mins as it'll be easier to suck up the syringe.
-When sucking it up the syringe do it very very slowly otherwise it'll get killed off.
-Lay down with your hips/bottom raised, place a few pillows under there, that helps.
-Insert the sperm filled syringe and press the plunger slowly until it is pressed all the way
-Then either leave the syringe inside you and lay there for 20-60 mins, hips raised still. Or use a softcup to keep the sperm where it should be and not have it leak out.
Keeping the syringe in acts as a plug for the hour you're lying there so that helps a lot.

I know many many ladies that have gotten pregnant using AI so it definitely does work.

That's about it I think.

If you have any questions or need to talk feel free to pm me.
I know my situation isn't quite the same as any of yours but we are all doing AI (artificial insemination) so it's the same in that way

 

[Munchkin30]

I did it and have a 1 year old fast asleep upstairs as a result!! It was because of problems my oh had with his waterworks which meant he found cumming during sex difficult. We may end up doing it this time too! I used a children's medicine syringe, a big pointy one to suck up all the spermies! I used a syringe of sperm friendly lube then immediately after oh did his delivery into a pot I took it and sucked it into the syringe, then with bum on a pillow I inserted but didn't shoot the spermies up just did it v gently. Then had an orgasm to get the spermies sucked up! Did it every other day for 6 days and on ov day and the day before. Took 2 cycles!! Any other q's happy to answer, or PM me. Good luck all! Xx

 

[GlitterMommy]

to suck up the boys easier mixed them with sperm friendly lube...

 

[lucidc]

Have you looked into Instead Softcups? Seems like you would lose a lot less. They are awesome. They were designed for your period they basically fit around your cervix and keep everything in. They are easy to use with a few practice runs, everything stays where you want it and you can wear it for up to 12 hours. If its inserted correctly you don't feel a thing. For TTC I don't leave it in there for that long but you can.
After you "fill" it the way you squeeze it to get it into place very little if any gets lost.
If you call around you can probably find a store that carries them if you don't want to wait for the mail. Think I got ours at Walgreens.
Wish you all luck hope this is helpful
https://www.early-pregnancy-tests.com/softcup.html

also we use pressed lube