https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:54:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-42861 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:08:49 +0000 tequiero21 42861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>didn't help me, but i'd elevate for about half an hour and then go to the b-room. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-42827 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:14:14 +0000 MrsLMA 42827@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's so funny you're posting about this... DH and I were just having this discussion last night. I know you dont' HAVE to wait around but I do each time we BD- it makes me feel like I'm giving them a better chance of getting where they need to be too:)<br /> If you get a UTI (they are the worst!) I'd ask your OB/GYN if they have feelings about whether to "let it simmer" (as DH says) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-42792 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:25:43 +0000 Mrs.VW 42792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually lay there for 20 minutes or so, however, I have plenty of friends who didn't do that and got pregnant. I'd say a couple minutes is fine! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-42340 Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:34:37 +0000 s2kheartmustang 42340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pop in the Instead cup and then clean up 20 min after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-42309 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 23:05:53 +0000 MaisyMay 42309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've put my legs up a few times...just in case. Mostly I'll just lounge for a few minutes while Hubs cleans up and then go tend to myself. :) Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41837 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:54:40 +0000 carrieknitscake 41837@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I suggest the Instead Cup for situations like this. Just pop it in post BD, don't pee for a bit, then go. Using the Instead Cup cut down on the elevated time because I'm lazy. Drinking lots of cranberry juice helps too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41833 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:41:12 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 41833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am prone to them. Sucks! I would split the difference -- wait about 10 mins, then go. Also, cranberry pills and lots of water help ward them off. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41804 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:29:11 +0000 chopsuey 41804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've gotten one UTI and it was so horrible! I would wait a few minutes and then go to the bathroom :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41802 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:21:51 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 41802@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually stay put for a half hour or so before running to the bathroom during my fertile days. I've never gotten a UTI thank goodness. Maybe you could wait five or ten minutes before getting cleaned up to give them a head start? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41791 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:59:48 +0000 hilsy85 41791@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Me too! I've heard that lying down actually does nothing, as all the swimmers that are going to get there will have gotten there already. But I still make sure I lie in bed for a few minutes, and I have been known to put my feet up when I'm O'ing, just in case :) I haven't gotten a UTI yet (fingers crossed)! But if you're prone to them, I might not tempt fate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/to-elevate-or-not#post-41789 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 07:16:42 +0000 Beyond2 41789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've always gone to the bathroom right after sex. I'm prone to UTIs and this has always helped. Now that we are TTC I feel the need to hang around a bit to give the swimmers a head start ;) I'm torn on running straight to the bathroom or waiting. Anyone else have this problem? </p>