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Trying to Conceive
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 ...
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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 Fo 2 Years
Read all 9 responses: "Any advice or suggestions on getting pregnant is appreciated. Already had 3 inceminations. Tried at home for almost 2 yrs.
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- I don't think you're running out of time. I had my kids at 35 and 44 and my sister had her kids at 36 and 39. Anyway, have you had your thyroid checked? I have a fr...
- Hi, G. - Here's some positive input for you. At 35, you are NOT running out of time, so please try to relax. I had my first child at 45, and my twins at 48, all thr...
- Hi G., I too had trouble for years with conceiving. I had 3 miscarriages over many years, but ended up with two wonderful boys 12.5 and 3.5. Note the gap in years...
Trying to Conceive
Read all 12 responses: "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 ...
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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...
What to Do Before Trying to Conceive
Read all 22 responses: "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 ...
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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...
Moms Who Have Used Fertility Drugs to Conceive
Read all 4 responses: "I am being prescribed Menopur 75 units to conceive with IUI Has anyone used this drug before and if so, how long did it take you to ...
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- From my experience, there were two distinct parts to the IUI process: (1) Taking a drug to stimulate more than one follicle, to help increase the chances that there i...
- I don't remember what I took to conceive my twins, but it was an injectible medication that I took for a number of days and then took one injection that made me ovulat...
- First of all, good luck to you and your husband going through this process. Going through any kind of infertility treatment is difficult and anxiety ridden so I hope ...
Trying to Conceive
Read all 6 responses: "Hi ladies~ I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has had difficulty getting pregnant the second or third time around?
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- A., I have friends that got pregnant after trying for a long time. They have taken the Mangosteen Juice. First it detoxifies the reproductive system. I know of wo...
- I have irregular periods too. It took me about 6 months to conceive the first time around, but that wasn't too concerning to me then. I read that regardless of how far...
- Have sex every other day!
How long does it take to conceive a second child?
Read all 13 responses: "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 ...
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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 ...
Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding
Read all 9 responses: "Hi Moms! I started to look for another baby while still breastfeeding my 15 mo. baby. I nurse twice a day and I haven't seen my ...
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- Seems like you've gotten a lot of "it's so easy to get pregnant while breastfeeding!" advice, so I'll give you the other side of the story. I stopped birth control ...
- Natural Family Planning is an easy, free way to track your fertility while breastfeeding (instead of using contraceptives. NFP is as effective when used correctly). ...
- I became pregnant while nursing a two year old & continued to nurse her through my pregnancy and still nurse her a bit now, five months after having the baby. We weren...
Trying to Conceive!!
Read all 10 responses: "I have a wonderful almost 9 yo boy. I have been in the most wonderful relationship for the past 3+ years with my man.
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- Hi M., I'm a 36 y.o. with two children from a previous marriage and I am also trying to conceive. I had a tubal reversal in April, conceived on my third cycle, ...
- I advise you to go to an OBGYN. Depending on the type of birth control you were useing it may take awhile. I was on the shot for only 6 months that is 2 shots. It land...
- hi M.,i know what you are feeling, iam in the same boat ,had two miscarriages and a lovely baby boy who is now two.i had a miscarriage just last april then i wa...
Trying to Conceive
Read all 7 responses: "Hello! My husband and I are ready to try for our second child. I stopped taking the pill in April and had a period three days after I ...
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- Try seeing a chiropractor to help regulate your body.
- If you had a period and then stopped having them, you might already be pregnant, the home test might be wrong, get a blood test to be sure before you do anything else ...
- You might be interested in a great book called Real Food for Mother and Baby: The Fertility Diet, Eating for Two and Baby's First Foods by Nina Planck. Your diet pla...
