I'm Having Troubles

We've been trying for over a year as well. (Actually 2) I tracked everything very carefully for 1 year, using ovulation kits, tracking tempuratures, etc. We hit the 'window' it seems like every month. It's been very stressful, the counting, tracking, trying, waiting. I'm currently on Chlomid (which is a lower dose fertility medicine which forses an egg to drop) I'm hoping that this is going to work for us, because the only other options for us are way too expensive and I'm not willing to go on a higher dose fertility where multiple births are more of a risk. I want one...or even 2, but not 5 or 6. If this doesn't work...we're done. I feel for ya...this is very hard. I've read some good advise here though. I'd be willing to try that ovulex stuff, since it appears that I'm doing everything else. Good luck...I hope it happens quickly for you.

H.,

Hello, I highly rec. the book (like another responder) Taking Charge of Your Fertility - here's a link:

http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Reprod...

We tried to get preg. for about 1-1/2 yrs. and nothing worked. One of my friends told me about the book and after reading it we were preg. within 3 months! I always thought I ovulated on Day 11 and it's really Day 18! We're now about to have our 2nd baby and I seriously credit the book with helping me understand my body and to know what's going on - my husband has really appreciated the knowlege, too.

So many of my friends have read the book and have also gotten pregnant - I think it's just finally understanding what's happening.

I would get the book, grab a glass of wine and relax - it will all happen for you!

Congrats. on your 2 yr. old son and best of luck to you!
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We were in the same situation, but it was getting close to a year of TTC. I saw my OB and he suggested an HSG (Google it if unfamiliar). Although it is meant to find problems with the falopian tubes, it is quite often therapeutic, as our tubes can get clogged easily. My first cycle following the HSG I became pregnant and am due with another sweet baby girl in November. Also, I agree with the other post that this is all really in God's hands and things happen when they are suppose to, but why not help fate with a little technology?

Try Ovulex. Stress or pressure to get pregnant really doesn't help I know, but this product puts your body in optimal condition to become and maintain a pregnancy.

I would recommend the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It shows you how to track your cycles by taking your temperature every day and looking for other signs to know when you're most fertile. If you're particularly daring, she even explains how to increase your chances of getting a boy or a girl. You could also check out the website at tcoyf.com. Otherwise, don't sweat it. Sometimes it takes a while. I think the chance of getting pregnant on any cycle is only 20% or something, so the odds are not that you would get pregnant the first time you try every time.

Hi, I'm sort of in the same boat, except I'm (unofficially) trying for a 3rd. My first 2 just seemed to happen at the right time, but this time is tough! It's been over a year now.

Of course, I found out that I was having thyroid issues (basically it stopped working); I'm on medication but it seems to take awhile to get it all sorted out.

I'm going to have to check out that book (& relax). Good luck!

I agree with Kelly B. Go to Target or Walgreens and pick up some ovulation predictor sticks (7 or so in a box for $12ish). The sticks will tell you when you are going to ovulate, so you can time your intercourse accordingly. Many women ovulate much later in their cycles (I was on day 20) that most doctors and books will say.

My first 2 children were unplanned and it didn't seem like it took much to to pregnant with them (like 1 try). So when we were trying to have our 3 child, I was getting very frustrated as months went by. We had been trying for 10 months when I became pregnant, however I miscarried at 8wks. We again tried after waiting 2 months. I was looking at the ovulations kits and decided to try one. We purchased the clear blue easy fertility monitor and I got pregnant the second month we used it. I found out that I wasn't acually ovulation until day 17-18, unlike most books that say day 14. It is different for everyone.

I am now due next month with a baby girl....So it was money well spent for us. I would suggest checking out Ebay if you wanted to purchase one, as they are much cheaper than getting one in the store...

Good luck and keep us updated!!!

I went to webmd and did a ovulation calendar both times I wanted to get pregnant to find out what days were likely the best days. I know it isn't an exact science but it worked for us both times. (I wanted them 2 years and 4 months apart and they are just that plus 2 days).

Just remember the more you stress about it the less likely it will happen (just seems to be how it goes).

Good Luck!