I'm curious if anyone has any things they tried, scientifically proven or just your own ideas, for getting knocked up. One bee mentioned taking b-complex. I've read that one study shows that staying horizontal for at least 10 minutes after BDing can double your odds. And other studies show that orgasming *after* your partner can draw his, er, seed up into your uterus. We're not really needing any help, but feeling like there's something I can DO (other than BDing) makes me feel a bit better. So did you do anything interesting?
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Nope. The first time I took my temp and charted, but the second time I thought I'd try to be more relaxed about it. I still kept track of my cycle and different symptoms like CM though.
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I charted (temp only) and made sure we were active during the peak days. I also would wait an extra few minutes after, maybe with my knees up, sometimes just chilling, but only like 5 extra minutes. I think the charting and getting our timing exactly right was the biggest thing.
I did take a B Complex but I had really annoying spotting before my period every month and the b complex helped reduce that.
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I stopped trying, stopped taking my fertility meds, and got drunk. Does that count?
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I charted and did OPKs, which really helped because I have irregular, long cycles. I also took B6 which lengthened my LP from 9 to 12 days.
@blackbird: hahaha!
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@blackbird: Sure does that is my goal this month, except I gave into OPK .....lol
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I did the Softcup thing for two cycles. On the second cycle, we conceived.
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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!
I have no advice other then just try to get healthy and have fun
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@cascademom: I hadn't heard of that (just googled it)! I have a diva cup; I wonder if it'd work too.
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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.
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@LizSmith: Softcup is supposed to work better because it doesn't pool down like the Diva Cup. The Softcup sits closer to the cervix.
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@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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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@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.
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Charted CM & 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 & 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.
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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
Also, I'd stay away from any lubricants that aren't fertility friendly.
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@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.
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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.
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The cycle we conceived I:
- charted
- used pre-seed
- spent 15 minutes after with butt and legs elevated
- started working out regularly
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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!
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.
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!
Good luck!
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@blackbird: I got drunk too..except the waitress giving me drinks was like 5 months pregnant. Haha
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I tracked CM. I was pregnant within 2 months of doing this. I have really regular cycles and noticeable changes in CM.
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@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.
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@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.
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@cascademom: Thanks ^_^
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@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....
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CBE Fertility Monitor
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So both my first (ending in MC) and this pregnancy happened quickly (within 2 cycles each). Here's everything I did:
-preseed
-laid with hips slightly elevated for 10-30 mins after
-orgasmed after he was done (in above elevated position)
-digital OPKs for timingI 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
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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
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@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.
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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.
Edit: I was also taking evening primrose oil capsules and B6. I got my BFP on cycle 4.
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@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!
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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.
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