Trying to Conceive: Myself
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How long does it take to conceive a second child?
Asked by S.H. from Shreveport
on December 13, 2007
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive since April. We have a beautiful 18 1/2 month old little girl. I am starting to get a little down because it is taking so...
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- Yes, it took my husband and I 3 years to get pregnant. I got really discouraged and would cry and cry, but as soon as we quit trying, I got pregnant. All it took was...
- I tried actively to get pregnant with my seven year old for at least a year and a half. It took a long time...When I went to the doctor, he said try more often and co...
- Hi S.! :) It took me 5 years the first time! LOL! What made a difference was an improvement in diet. I cut out all additives, preservatives and artificial anything ...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
Asked by S.J. from Wausau
on May 25, 2008
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Hi - My husband & I would like to begin trying for our first baby in July. Although I know God will have his own plans on how things will work out, I would still like ...
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- Keep eating healthy & working out. Yes take a good prenatal vitamin, make sure it has folic acid in it and also find a good, safe Omega 3 (DHA, EPA, Fish oil) supple...
- Hi Sarah - It's great that you want to do everything right even before you conceive! I've been lucky enough to be home with my kids since they were born. They are...
- Unless you've been using birth control, or have other medical concerns, why not start now? If you have been using bc, most doctors recommend stopping and giving yours...
Trying to Conceive
Asked by S.L. from Phoenix
on March 2, 2007
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I am just curious if anyone here had an IUD and then took it out and tried to conceive or did conceive and how long it took? I took my IUD out Feb 2nd and didn't get p...
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- After reading the responses it seems this sort of thing really is highly personalized. My sister got pregnant with her IUD still in. She just had it removed and ever...
- I took my IUD out after 6 years in June and didnt get pregnant until December. It seemed like forever, but my cousin was pregnant within 2 months so I think maybe ever...
- It may sound crazy, but go to a chiropractor. They line up the structure of the body and help increase blood flow to areas. This can be essential in the body feeling...
Trying to Conceive
Asked by B.P. from Washington DC
on August 20, 2009
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Okay ladies,
I have been trying to conceive for a few months now with NO luck. I've tried laying elevated after love making and I have tried the little ovulation kit...
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- Get yourself a copy of the book...Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni Weschler. I think its a MUST read for every woman. Good luck! S.
- The reason basal temp / urine tests are usually done in the morning is because most people have spent the night sleeping. In your case, you need to do these 'morning'...
- Hi B., try reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Tony Weschler.
Trying to Conceive
Asked by D.H. from Washington DC
on November 18, 2006
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I am a 32 year old mother of 2 boys 15 and 8 years old and we are trying to have another baby to complete how family. However we are not having any luck. I thought I w...
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- hi! have you thought about adopting through something like foster care? it'ssometimes something poeple don't often think of. when i was thirty i was diognosed with can...
- The book "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler is a great resource. It helped me a lot when we were ttc. Good Luck ETA: from the other responses ...
- When we were trying to conceive I acted like I was pregnant, as far as what I did, ate and drank. I also took prenatals. That stuff might not help to conceive but my d...
Trying to Conceive
Asked by A.R. from Savannah
on May 28, 2010
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Me and my husband have been trying to have another baby every since my now 2 1/2 year old son turned 1 years old. I have another child that is 6 year old. I am 25 year...
Trying to Conceive
Asked by M.S. from Lansing
on June 29, 2009
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My husband and I are trying to have our second child. I stopped taking the pill in April and have not ovulated or had a period since then. I went to my doctor and I ...
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- With my first pregnancy (3 years ago), I stopped taking the pill (after taking it for 10 years straight) and had a period immediately - my schedule was like clockwork....
- Hey M., Have you been tested for Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)? I have this and it causes women not to ovulate along with a handful of other issues. I too wa...
- I also had trouble conceiving with our second (it took about a year after 1 miscarriage). I kind of had the opposite problem (too many periods), but was also told I w...
Can I Drink If Trying to Conceive !!!
Asked by S.W. from Denver
on March 27, 2010
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I Am trying to conceive and i just took a pregnancy test yesterday it has been 2 weeks and 3 days that i have been trying and i was wondering if i could drink with my ...
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- If you are trying to conceive it is not safe to drink at anytime. I am sure your test came up Negitive because 2 weeks and 3 days is not long enough to show a possitiv...
- I would also suggest, taking pre-natal vitamins already, if you are not doing so. Even when trying to conceive, it is recommended. That is what my OB/GYN told me. And...
- What if you are pregnant? Would you be okay with your fetus receiving trace amounts of alcohol? Your choice.
Misscarriage and Trying to Conceive Again
Asked by A.V. from Beaumont
on October 1, 2006
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I had a misscarriage six weeks before this last easter and we have been trying for another baby for probably about three months now. I have two other children that I ...
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- A., Boy do I know how you feel! I had 2 kids that I was shocked to find out I was pregnant with (we wen't trying, but also not "not" trying) and then when we went for...
- My first pregnancy was a miscarriage. I conceived again with the help of the Clearplan Monitor. I highly recommend this device and it is well worth the money!
- Sorry to hear about your misscarrage. I don't know if I can be of some help, but I had a misscarrage this past july and my dr. wanted me to wait at least 6 months befo...
Losing Weight While Trying to Conceive
Asked by K.A. from San Diego
on January 14, 2008
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My husband and I are trying to conceive but I'd like to lose a few pounds (nothing major, like maybe 10 or so). I got pregant earlier last year but miscarried and had ...
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- As long as you are healthy you should be able to do any physical activity that you want so far as being pregnant- I don't know anything about physical activity prevent...
- Hi K. : ) Getting in shape prior to conception is a great idea! There is a lot of research out there that shows that your chances for conception can increase with fit...
- It sounds to me like your body has enough going on to keep it from wanting to lose any weight right now. Simply nursing your youngest son is stressing it out a bit, a...
