https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:32:06 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-944070 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:23:44 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 944070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the nurses at my RE told me to eat pineapple everyday for the 5 days after ovulating. Nothing scientific, but she said she had seen it work for several couples. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-943153 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 18:08:50 +0000 Tidybee 943153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: us too!!!! I hated when people would tell us to stop trying and then it would happen...but then it did happen when we stopped! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-943062 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:41:41 +0000 Mrs. J 943062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Let's see... I temped, I took Mucinex for CM, waited before getting up. We BD'ed only on O day...I was actually gone the whole week leading up to Valentine's Day and I came home on V Day.</p> <p>Edit: I was also taking evening primrose oil capsules and B6. I got my BFP on cycle 4. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942600 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 15:04:44 +0000 Torchwood 942600@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@AuntieEm: My first (m/c as well) was the first time we tried, so I'm with you on thinking maybe we did something right. If I weren't so impatient I'd almost want to do nothing special for a couple months, then try all these things to see if it seemed faster with the extra effort. No way to get actually significant results, but I'd be curious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942199 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:36:04 +0000 greenebee 942199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had been exercising regularly for about a year, tried eating more healthily and I "charted" my cycles with an app. But other than that...well...I may have fallen asleep after for awhile, so that kept me horizontal :wink: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942174 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:31:03 +0000 SweetiePie 942174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So both my first (ending in MC) and this pregnancy happened quickly (within 2 cycles each). Here's everything I did:</p> <p>-preseed<br /> -laid with hips slightly elevated for 10-30 mins after<br /> -orgasmed after he was done (in above elevated position)<br /> -digital OPKs for timing</p> <p>I am a firm believer in all of the above since both happened quickly. Though I do understand that my own fertility plays a role, I just don't know how much of one since I started out doing all of these things (didn't add them later). I am impatient :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942068 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:12:29 +0000 MsLipGloss 942068@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>CBE Fertility Monitor </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942059 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:10:46 +0000 MrsCastro 942059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LizSmith: i got my BFP first month off implanon last July...and miscarried at 6-7 weeks...we were told to "wait" two full cycles to try again...i kept in contact with my OB, and she said we could start trying as soon as we were emotionally ready...we waited for my cycle and started tracking O with cheapy OPK's, i was getting frusturated and mad that i wasnt getting pregnant, in March (2013) we decided to seek fertility testing, i decided on that last cycle to try a digital OPK for the first time and accupunture to help concieve...well I got my BFP about two weeks after starting accupunture...so there was no need for further fertility testing for us.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942031 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:06:26 +0000 Torchwood 942031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Thanks ^_^ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-942027 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 13:05:27 +0000 cascademom 942027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LizSmith: I always inserted it while on the toilet or laying in bed post baby making time. I believe in the instructions, it mentions folding it, then inserting it until it's comfortable. It took some practice to get comfortable with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-941964 Thu, 18 Jul 2013 12:52:57 +0000 Torchwood 941964@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: A bit late, and slightly tmi, but how does one go about inserting the cup without, eh, everything falling out? I'm picturing inserting like a diva cup, which is done upright and (usually) over a toilet. Can it be put in while lying down? I was discussing it with my cousin, and we're having trouble figuring out logistics. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919321 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:46:37 +0000 lamariniere 919321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I tracked CM. I was pregnant within 2 months of doing this. I have really regular cycles and noticeable changes in CM. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919287 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:36:12 +0000 BabyMats 919287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I got drunk too..except the waitress giving me drinks was like 5 months pregnant. Haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919192 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:06:39 +0000 bookwormmama 919192@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used OPK for a couple months leading up to our 1st TTC cycle. We BD everyday from CD6-14 (aka the day after I got a positive OPK). We got pregnant on our first try!</p> <p>I was concerned about my LP, so I was taking B-6 to help lengthen it. I'm not sure if it did anything. I got my BFP 9 DPO.</p> <p>My cousin also got pregnant the first cycle they BD everyday the week around O. So I would suggest trying it if you haven't!</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919184 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:03:59 +0000 Adira 919184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The cycle we conceived I:</p> <p>- charted<br /> - used pre-seed<br /> - spent 15 minutes after with butt and legs elevated<br /> - started working out regularly<br /> - visualized getting knocked up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919174 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:58:14 +0000 looch 919174@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a pregnancy premester, where i got accupuncture to help me regulate cycles and time ovulation better. I also charted for three years in preparation, just to have the data and I am glad I had it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919169 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:57:27 +0000 Smurfette 919169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LizSmith: I think it is supposed to. I used it cause you can't use regular lube since it kills sperms. Unfortunately we have to use lube every time we have sex. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919167 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:56:31 +0000 sweetooth 919167@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second what @wahine08 said - focus on being healthy, regular exercise and eating well, start taking your prenatal vitamin, and just have fun in the bedroom (or wherever you'd like :)</p> <p>Also, I'd stay away from any lubricants that aren't fertility friendly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919159 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:53:45 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 919159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charted CM &amp; BBT but followed CM the month I got my BFP. Also I drank 2 cups of green tea everyday till I confirmed O for the last 2 months before my BFP &amp; it was the second time we had used preseed. I lacked CM so those were both to help increase it. I also had quit smoking 2 months prior. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919151 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:50:43 +0000 Torchwood 919151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Does preseed help if you don't get the proper cervical fluid? I have a cousin who has issues with that, and her doctor just said there was nothing that could be done. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919071 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:34:15 +0000 delight 919071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charted my temp, used OPKs and preseed, laid with legs up and "bicycled legs" for 20 mins after BD and took a B50 complex to get the vit B6! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919067 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:33:34 +0000 Smurfette 919067@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I charted and used ovulation kits. Then we used preseed, but I have to use something every time cause I am so dry. I also stayed in bed for 10-15 mins after but I didn't put a pillow under me or anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919058 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:31:12 +0000 kjpugs 919058@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The things I did the cycle that worked: metformin (had just started it and lets be honest, that probably did it) as well as charting/temping, BD EOD CD10-20, I also laid down, with hips on my pillow and legs against the wall, and just hung out/talked to DH after BD for about 10 minutes each time. Oh and lots of brussels sprouts :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-919045 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:28:36 +0000 Vegmama 919045@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I charted my temp, started working out, and tried to relax. Pretty sure that when I got pregnant, I got up immediately after, but I usually tried laying down for 10 min or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916635 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:16:37 +0000 Torchwood 916635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: Thanks! I may have to try that. I think I'll chart/use OPK next month, so I'll know when is best so I don't waste them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916629 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:14:19 +0000 cascademom 916629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LizSmith: Softcup is supposed to work better because it doesn't pool down like the Diva Cup. The Softcup sits closer to the cervix. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916613 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:09:10 +0000 PurplePeony 916613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I started doing yoga a few months before we pulled the goalie. I don't know for sure if it helped, but I got pregnant really quickly. Could just have been luck, but I'm pretty sure that the yoga didn't hurt the cause. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916598 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:05:25 +0000 Torchwood 916598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cascademom: I hadn't heard of that (just googled it)! I have a diva cup; I wonder if it'd work too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916581 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:00:08 +0000 wahine08 916581@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The first time I tried the laying flat for about 10-15 minutes after BD.. I did the charting and temping.. this worked but then the second time I did NONE of those things and I got k/u just as quick!</p> <p>I have no advice other then just try to get healthy and have fun :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-do-anything-specific-to-help-get-pregnant#post-916576 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:59:27 +0000 cascademom 916576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did the Softcup thing for two cycles. On the second cycle, we conceived. </p>