Comments on: what can I do to up my chances of conceiving? http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:13:41 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: AngelMommy of#1 TTC#2http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/comment-page-1/#comment-20835 AngelMommy of#1 TTC#2 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:40:06 +0000 http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/#comment-20835 Best way to get prego is to trak your cycle and know your body. You want to try to have sex at least 4 or so days prior to ovulation, the day of ovulation, and a day or two after ovulation to increase sperm availability when the egg is dropped. Track your Basal Body Temp (BBT) on a chart. A basal thermometer is more detailed than a regular thermometer. For instance, a normal thermometer will track your temp at 98.6 while a BBT will track it at 98.64. What you're looking for is a shift in temp by at least .40 degrees. When you see that shift, you've already ovulated.You also want to track your cervical mucus (CM). You are usually dry right after your period with no CM. It starts to become creamy and thicker a few days prior to ovulation, and during ovulation, it increases in volume and becomes clear and sticky, much like egg whites. That's your optimal time to have sex. have sex around ovulation (usually around 10 to 14 days after your period, not always though...for example I usually ovulate on DAY 17 that meant that it was better for me to have sex 14-17 days after my period) Find out when you ovulate. Find more infor on this at fertilityfriend.com Lift your hips under pillow after intercourse to allow sperm to let gravity help the little swimmers!Position is missionary. Woman on top lets sperm leak out easier, and is not the most productive way. Also, lay there for at least 15-20 min after intercourse to allow sperm to move up to the egg.YOu may also want to use an ovulation predictor kit (OPK). It tells you that you are about to ovulate with in 12-36 hours.Ask your hubby to wear boxers instead of briefs if he's not already wearing them. (not confirmed, but i've heard this can help sperm)Also, start taking prenatal vitamins and folic acid supplements now. In case you do get pregnant, you won't know it for about 2-3 weeks, and the folic acid and vitamins are essential to development this early on.HOpe this helps! Baby blessings to you!
Best way to get prego is to trak your cycle and know your body. You want to try to have sex at least 4 or so days prior to ovulation, the day of ovulation, and a day or two after ovulation to increase sperm availability when the egg is dropped. Track your Basal Body Temp (BBT) on a chart. A basal thermometer is more detailed than a regular thermometer. For instance, a normal thermometer will track your temp at 98.6 while a BBT will track it at 98.64. What you’re looking for is a shift in temp by at least .40 degrees. When you see that shift, you’ve already ovulated.

You also want to track your cervical mucus (CM). You are usually dry right after your period with no CM. It starts to become creamy and thicker a few days prior to ovulation, and during ovulation, it increases in volume and becomes clear and sticky, much like egg whites. That’s your optimal time to have sex. have sex around ovulation (usually around 10 to 14 days after your period, not always though…for example I usually ovulate on DAY 17 that meant that it was better for me to have sex 14-17 days after my period) Find out when you ovulate. Find more infor on this at fertilityfriend.com
Lift your hips under pillow after intercourse to allow sperm to let gravity help the little swimmers!

Position is missionary. Woman on top lets sperm leak out easier, and is not the most productive way. Also, lay there for at least 15-20 min after intercourse to allow sperm to move up to the egg.

YOu may also want to use an ovulation predictor kit (OPK). It tells you that you are about to ovulate with in 12-36 hours.

Ask your hubby to wear boxers instead of briefs if he’s not already wearing them. (not confirmed, but i’ve heard this can help sperm)

Also, start taking prenatal vitamins and folic acid supplements now. In case you do get pregnant, you won’t know it for about 2-3 weeks, and the folic acid and vitamins are essential to development this early on.

HOpe this helps! Baby blessings to you!

]]> By: starsgoblu84http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/comment-page-1/#comment-20834 starsgoblu84 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:41:46 +0000 http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/#comment-20834 I have PCOS and I use Lunar Fertility. That's where you have sex from cycle day 9 to 19 each month, but you are also given months where you're more likely to concieve than others. The woman who does my chart also has PCOS and has gotten pregnant this way. Here is her link: www.myspace.com/lunarfertilityBest Wishes!
I have PCOS and I use Lunar Fertility. That’s where you have sex from cycle day 9 to 19 each month, but you are also given months where you’re more likely to concieve than others. The woman who does my chart also has PCOS and has gotten pregnant this way. Here is her link: http://www.myspace.com/lunarfertility

Best Wishes!

]]> By: sholliahttp://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/comment-page-1/#comment-20833 shollia Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:04:05 +0000 http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/#comment-20833 Have the doctors put you on any kind of medication to help with the PCOS? A lot of pcos ladies take metformin to help w/ the insulin resistance associated w/ pcos. Also clomid is usually given if ovulation isn't occuring as it should.You could begin by tracking your cycles though. Start taking your BBT and use opks to see if you are ovulating and about when.
Have the doctors put you on any kind of medication to help with the PCOS? A lot of pcos ladies take metformin to help w/ the insulin resistance associated w/ pcos. Also clomid is usually given if ovulation isn’t occuring as it should.

You could begin by tracking your cycles though. Start taking your BBT and use opks to see if you are ovulating and about when.

]]> By: Noodlehttp://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/comment-page-1/#comment-20832 Noodle Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:19:22 +0000 http://www.parentingqna.com/pregnancy/conceiving/3098/what-can-i-do-to-up-my-chances-of-conceiving/#comment-20832 have sex frequently like every other day. If you have pcos your doctor might give you clomid to get pregnant. That is what i do when i want to get pregnant i make and appointment and get a scrip for clomid and be merrilly on my way. good luck
have sex frequently like every other day. If you have pcos your doctor might give you clomid to get pregnant. That is what i do when i want to get pregnant i make and appointment and get a scrip for clomid and be merrilly on my way. good luck

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