A temp increase has finally happened. I seriously didn't think I'd see the day. I guess I'm technically in the 2ww now however I am a little disappointed. I'm not used to O being so damn late and i didn't time BD with that in mind :( So I'm basically counting myself out for this month now :(
My chart is a mess... I did the ol add 2 fake temps in to get cross hairs and Its giving me an O date of CD 25. The last BD session I had was CD 22 and is very unlikely to happen for us :(
So this puts me into cycle 7 of TTC :( I am beginning to wonder when and if this will ever happen for us :(Wednesday 27 June 2012
FINALLY
A temp increase has finally happened. I seriously didn't think I'd see the day. I guess I'm technically in the 2ww now however I am a little disappointed. I'm not used to O being so damn late and i didn't time BD with that in mind :( So I'm basically counting myself out for this month now :(
My chart is a mess... I did the ol add 2 fake temps in to get cross hairs and Its giving me an O date of CD 25. The last BD session I had was CD 22 and is very unlikely to happen for us :(
So this puts me into cycle 7 of TTC :( I am beginning to wonder when and if this will ever happen for us :(
Tuesday 26 June 2012
REVIEWS: Pre-seed and Softcups!
As always i MUST talk about some new TTC products that Ive been using! This week Ive chosen the Instead Soft Cups and Pre-seed
Where to buy these Products
I bought both of these products with a credit card via the Early-Pregnancy-Test website. I chose this site in particular because I have purchased other products from them and have come to love/trust the site. There are many other places you can get both products such as amazon, etc... Your local adult store might even have the pre-seed!
Costs
I bought these two products in the same shipment. Right now on early-pregnancy-tests.com you can get the pre-seed with applicators with 2 free pregnancy tests! Thats what i chose and this deal can be found here. Shipping is free on orders over $14.99 and $2.99 for orders otherwise.
Soft-cups (6pack)- $6.99
Pre-seed w/ 9 applicators and 2 free pregnancy tests - $19.99
Pre-seed - $19.99
Since i bought both items my shipping was free! The total cost i paid was $28.49
What you receive
My package took about a week to get here. I am in Canada and this order is from a USA company. International orders take longer due to customs etc. When i received my package it was in a plain brown box with discrete labeling (the return address simple says "Online Store").
Inside was 1 order of pre-seed, 1 order of soft-cups 6pack, 2 pregnancy tests, an instruction sheet on the hcg tests, brochures: on other fertility products, receipt/summary of order, and a special gift: a cute collectors tattoo {apparently they come out with a new one on a monthly basis}
Oh what can I say about this product :) I think a smily face suits! As the label states "Seriously fun babymaking".
Details on Pre-seed
For those who don't know Pre-seed as a personal lubricant that is safe for use when trying to conceive. It has an Isotonic properties which match that of fertile CM. The pack comes with a 1.4oz tube of the products and 9 disposable applicators. The applicators themselves have number notches so that you can chose your own amounts. Pre-seed aids in the transfer of sperm to the cervix and into the uterus. Pre-seed can be especially helpful to women who experience more dryness then others or who do not have good quality CM however anyone can use it.
Using the product
Lets be honest, theres nothing more awkward then getting in the BD mood then suddenly stop and be like "Just wait hunny i need to pull out the lube!" which is why i strongly suggest having the applicator drawn up and ready to go. However! Please read all directions prior to use. They clearly state that the product must be used within 30 mins of being drawn up! So heres some simple steps
1) Clean hands!
2) The applicator will connect to the tube and may be turned into place
3) Draw up disired amount of pre-seed using the numbers provided
4) Insert applicator into the vagina and slowly deposit pre-seed
5) BD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Findings
The product was easy to use with little mess. I did have one mishap where i accidentally pushed the applicator before i had it "in" which was unfortunate for my bed sheets. The product made BDing very FUN {i lack the words to accurately describe this feeling without sounding like a total perv} LMAO This is my first cycle using pre-seed so I can not say if this helped with conception or not but there are some rave reviews over at the early-pregnancy-tests.com website
Details on the product
Soft Cups was originally designed as an alternative to tampons and pads for menstrual bleeding and you can find more on the use of softcups for periods right here. The pack I got had 6 soft cups which come individually wrapped. Each cups is individually wrapped, disposible, flexible, and body friendly. In the use of TTC softcups is inserted into the vagina and sits over the cervix after intercourse and hold the sperm close! It can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time.
Using Softcups
When i first do this product i was scared by the size and texture of the softcup. It looks HUGE and i couldnt fathom putting that in. When it came time to use the softcup i was extremely surprised but the results. It actually went it super easy and i felt nothing. Once inside softcups can not be felt at all. Here are some simple steps
*wash your hand and easiest if your sitting upright with legs apart*
1) Squeeze the opposite sided of the ring together
2) Insert into the vagina in a back and down direction
3) The cup mold to the individuals shape and should sit right behind the public bone
4) to remove just hook your finger under the rim and pull out slowly {i find this easier to do if you bare down slightly}
I also must note that the softcup was super easily inserted with the use of pre-seed! The extra lubrication makes for a more slippery environment!
Findings
Super easy to put in and take out. I could walk around and not worry about the "sperm" coming out. When i took the soft cup out you will see sperm in the cups (not a pretty sight) so be alert to that. It can be messy if you don't take the product out slowly and carefully. Weither or not soft cups worked for me as far as conception is something only time can tell.
To get a better look at what these products look like head over to my Youtube page and a short video is available.
My final thoughts
I would definitely recommend these products. They were easy to use and have a good theory behind them and area backed up very well with tons of supporting research
PROS
Pre-seed
Softcups
CONS
Pre-seed
Softcups
Cons
- i needed the tests prior to the day i got them - however i am international and should have ordered sooner
- no options for package tracking (and if you were a spaz like me you'd probably check every day!
- credit card needed for orders
- must test several times to get a clear picture - this is a con of ALL OPKs not just this sites
Where to buy these Products
I bought both of these products with a credit card via the Early-Pregnancy-Test website. I chose this site in particular because I have purchased other products from them and have come to love/trust the site. There are many other places you can get both products such as amazon, etc... Your local adult store might even have the pre-seed!
Costs
I bought these two products in the same shipment. Right now on early-pregnancy-tests.com you can get the pre-seed with applicators with 2 free pregnancy tests! Thats what i chose and this deal can be found here. Shipping is free on orders over $14.99 and $2.99 for orders otherwise.
Soft-cups (6pack)- $6.99
Pre-seed w/ 9 applicators and 2 free pregnancy tests - $19.99
Pre-seed - $19.99
Since i bought both items my shipping was free! The total cost i paid was $28.49
What you receive
My package took about a week to get here. I am in Canada and this order is from a USA company. International orders take longer due to customs etc. When i received my package it was in a plain brown box with discrete labeling (the return address simple says "Online Store").
Inside was 1 order of pre-seed, 1 order of soft-cups 6pack, 2 pregnancy tests, an instruction sheet on the hcg tests, brochures: on other fertility products, receipt/summary of order, and a special gift: a cute collectors tattoo {apparently they come out with a new one on a monthly basis}
Pre-seed
Oh what can I say about this product :) I think a smily face suits! As the label states "Seriously fun babymaking".
Details on Pre-seed
For those who don't know Pre-seed as a personal lubricant that is safe for use when trying to conceive. It has an Isotonic properties which match that of fertile CM. The pack comes with a 1.4oz tube of the products and 9 disposable applicators. The applicators themselves have number notches so that you can chose your own amounts. Pre-seed aids in the transfer of sperm to the cervix and into the uterus. Pre-seed can be especially helpful to women who experience more dryness then others or who do not have good quality CM however anyone can use it.
[lol blogger messed my pic up and i cant fix it]
Using the product
Lets be honest, theres nothing more awkward then getting in the BD mood then suddenly stop and be like "Just wait hunny i need to pull out the lube!" which is why i strongly suggest having the applicator drawn up and ready to go. However! Please read all directions prior to use. They clearly state that the product must be used within 30 mins of being drawn up! So heres some simple steps
1) Clean hands!
2) The applicator will connect to the tube and may be turned into place
3) Draw up disired amount of pre-seed using the numbers provided
4) Insert applicator into the vagina and slowly deposit pre-seed
5) BD!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Findings
The product was easy to use with little mess. I did have one mishap where i accidentally pushed the applicator before i had it "in" which was unfortunate for my bed sheets. The product made BDing very FUN {i lack the words to accurately describe this feeling without sounding like a total perv} LMAO This is my first cycle using pre-seed so I can not say if this helped with conception or not but there are some rave reviews over at the early-pregnancy-tests.com website
SOFT CUPS
Details on the product
Soft Cups was originally designed as an alternative to tampons and pads for menstrual bleeding and you can find more on the use of softcups for periods right here. The pack I got had 6 soft cups which come individually wrapped. Each cups is individually wrapped, disposible, flexible, and body friendly. In the use of TTC softcups is inserted into the vagina and sits over the cervix after intercourse and hold the sperm close! It can be worn for up to 12 hours at a time.
Using Softcups
When i first do this product i was scared by the size and texture of the softcup. It looks HUGE and i couldnt fathom putting that in. When it came time to use the softcup i was extremely surprised but the results. It actually went it super easy and i felt nothing. Once inside softcups can not be felt at all. Here are some simple steps
*wash your hand and easiest if your sitting upright with legs apart*
1) Squeeze the opposite sided of the ring together
2) Insert into the vagina in a back and down direction
3) The cup mold to the individuals shape and should sit right behind the public bone
4) to remove just hook your finger under the rim and pull out slowly {i find this easier to do if you bare down slightly}
I also must note that the softcup was super easily inserted with the use of pre-seed! The extra lubrication makes for a more slippery environment!
Findings
Super easy to put in and take out. I could walk around and not worry about the "sperm" coming out. When i took the soft cup out you will see sperm in the cups (not a pretty sight) so be alert to that. It can be messy if you don't take the product out slowly and carefully. Weither or not soft cups worked for me as far as conception is something only time can tell.
To get a better look at what these products look like head over to my Youtube page and a short video is available.
My final thoughts
I would definitely recommend these products. They were easy to use and have a good theory behind them and area backed up very well with tons of supporting research
PROS
Pre-seed
- easy to use
- applicators provided
- fun!
- multi-use tube
- similar to CM
- free shipping from ear-pregnancy-tests.com
Softcups
- easy to insert and remove
- clear directions
- unable to feel
- can be worn for 12 hours
- can walk around with it
- individually wrapped
- safe for your body
- can also be used for periods
- inexpensive
CONS
Pre-seed
- tube is small for $19.99
- hard to find in stores
- applicators are wrapped in groups of 3
Softcups
- looks intimidating
- not pleasent looking upon removal
- messy only if not pulled out correctly
- must pay shipping if bought alone
Cons
- i needed the tests prior to the day i got them - however i am international and should have ordered sooner
- no options for package tracking (and if you were a spaz like me you'd probably check every day!
- credit card needed for orders
- must test several times to get a clear picture - this is a con of ALL OPKs not just this sites
STAY TUNED TO SEE IF I BECOME PREGNANT USING THESE PRODUCTS :)
** info taking through my experience using the Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com
products via their website and info packages included with the
product**
**personal experiences from my own views only and should be seen
strictly as personal opinion. I can not speak for anyone else using
these products**
Links
QUICKY - up date that is!
I AM STILL IN LIMBO!!!
CD 24 - low temps!!! I have no idea whats going on :( here are my opks so far...
I hurt my back on Friday :( I still had a fairly active weekend but it reached a peak yesterday. I went to the Dr and was started on 3 meds :( I can move about better today however i had to miss my first day of work and that sux!
CD 24 - low temps!!! I have no idea whats going on :( here are my opks so far...
I hurt my back on Friday :( I still had a fairly active weekend but it reached a peak yesterday. I went to the Dr and was started on 3 meds :( I can move about better today however i had to miss my first day of work and that sux!
OHHHH mystery package arrived this weekend.... I wonder what could be inside....
- stay tuned to see what it was!!!!
Thursday 21 June 2012
New FB Update
Created a new FB page...come over and friend me by clicking here
- - a small update, temps still low today :( its CD 20 and I have no clue whats going on :( I should be 3dpo and testing in a week but not sure what to do now :(
- - a small update, temps still low today :( its CD 20 and I have no clue whats going on :( I should be 3dpo and testing in a week but not sure what to do now :(
Wednesday 20 June 2012
CD 19 - Come on 2WW
UGHHHHH!!!! Sometimes TTC is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo confusing!!
SO heres where I am at....
CD 19
Not sure if im past ovulation
Temps are still low
No positive OPKs - tons of two line tests
What ive been doing...
OPKs once a day, now doing 2 a day [i swear these things HATE me]
was taking robitussin - stopped that
BD everyday
Temping
Using the softcups
Pre-seed
I am so ready to be in the 2WW - wish those temps would go up!
At some point Im going to do a full post on the soft cups and pre-seed but for now ill say that the pre-seed was cool, makes things a lil more "fun". Soft cups scared the crap out of me when they arrived due to their size and texture however I am shocked with how easy to use they are!!! with the pre-seed they just slid right in with little effort. Getting them out was hard till I figured out how to get it. Here's to hoping that its my month...FX...
OHHH and I almost forgot - started a youtube channel. will do occasional updates on there re:my TTC journey. I love that I will have all of this to look back on. Im truly amazed with the support of other women and am in LOVE with seeing their journeys.... so relate-able.
Check that out here:
sorry about the thumbnail...they dont give much options and i look horrid in the others :S
SO heres where I am at....
CD 19
Not sure if im past ovulation
Temps are still low
No positive OPKs - tons of two line tests
What ive been doing...
OPKs once a day, now doing 2 a day [i swear these things HATE me]
was taking robitussin - stopped that
BD everyday
Temping
Using the softcups
Pre-seed
I am so ready to be in the 2WW - wish those temps would go up!
At some point Im going to do a full post on the soft cups and pre-seed but for now ill say that the pre-seed was cool, makes things a lil more "fun". Soft cups scared the crap out of me when they arrived due to their size and texture however I am shocked with how easy to use they are!!! with the pre-seed they just slid right in with little effort. Getting them out was hard till I figured out how to get it. Here's to hoping that its my month...FX...
OHHH and I almost forgot - started a youtube channel. will do occasional updates on there re:my TTC journey. I love that I will have all of this to look back on. Im truly amazed with the support of other women and am in LOVE with seeing their journeys.... so relate-able.
Check that out here:
sorry about the thumbnail...they dont give much options and i look horrid in the others :S
Tuesday 12 June 2012
Bring on the home remedies for conception/fertility!!
So this post is sort of a review but mainly for personal interest as well as for the sake of boredom. Id like to point out right away that this information is strictly unsupported and could be false due to lack of medical foundation, however some women in the TTC community will SWARE by some of these remedies. Do not try these remedies unless you have consulted your own Doctor. There is a combo of medicinal and non-medicinal treatments. For me this is just fun. I do not claim that any of this is going to guarantee you a pregnancy! [jus saying :)]
Mini background on me...
I am in my 6th cycle of active TTC, 0 pregnancies thus far. I have tried temping, timed intercourse, and use of OPKs. I have 2 sons currently ages 10 and 2. DH and I are both 26 years old this year. Some of the remedies I have tried, will try and just have heard/known about.
Non-Medicinal Remedies
Pre-Seed
Lubricant!!!!!!!!! A much loved TTC product found here. Most of the time lubs are frowned upon simply because the can stop sperm from moving to the uterus and significantly decrease motility of the sperm. Saliva will also have the same affect so its a big no-no as well. Pre-seed wont do this, it helps the sperm along and is safe. Lubs are pretty self explanatory but head over to there site for more info. Sometimes out CM just isn't favourable so this can boost the chances! I am using this one FOR SURE and am actually awaiting my package :D so excited!
Grapefruit Juice
The theory here is that Grapefruit juice helps with the quality and quantity of CM (cervical mucus). Its a debated remedy with many views. It cant hurt you - heck the fluid intake and vitamins can help! I tried to do this :( I took one sip and poor Kamden was frightened by all the lovely faces I had made LOL I even offered him a taste but he wasnt having that! An unscholorly sheet all about grapefruit juice as it relates to fertility here.
Lemon Juice
Add to your tea! Helps regulate the Ph of the vagina. Less acidity = environment which wont kill sperm! Lemon Juice info!
Pineapple
This one is for after ovulation!! It apparently helps with implantation!! With this you need to know that it must be eaten in large quantities and its the core which had the goods. Bromelain is an enzyme which acts similar to asprin. It thins the blood, increases blood flow and make a good uterine environment for implantation. Must not be canned, must be fresh and non-cooked. Its hard to find concrete info on this as I originally head it from a TTCer who will be going through IVF (the pineapple thing is popular among those doing IVF and IUI!) Here is one personal opinion but you can also research Bromelain. I stole this from my friend who told me about this - no clue where the info came from so sorry about that:
Using Pineapple to Assist Implantation: Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.
For IVF [in vitro fertilization] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.
...
IUI [intra-uterine insemination] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your IUI.
Timed intercourse cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day after ovulation.
Note: Be careful not to start consuming pineapple too early in the cycle. Beginning to consume pineapple BEFORE the recommended days above can actually affect your vaginal and cervical mucus PH, making it more acidic.
ALSO - I have a story about the pineapple. When i was preggo with DS2 and was late in my pregnancy, we were sharing old wives tales for starting labour. One was to eat a whole pineapple in the hopes it will soften the cervix. Well i DID it - i was about 38-39 weeks pregnant and was shocked when my water broke early and less then 24 hours after i ate it!!! shocked! I blame it on the pineapple to this day!!!
Instead SoftCps
Originally made for the an alternative to tampons and pads for a women's menses. The small cup is inserted into the vagina and prevent blood from passing through. Some GENIUS thought up the idea to use it to hold sperm close to the cervix after intercourse. Apparently 20 mins post-BD is all that's needed but can be used from up to 12 hours! The only complaint I have read online is that it can be messy to take out. Not a big deal to me! I am doing this one.... a box of 6 bought for $6-$7 from early-pregnancy-tests.com {i bought mine in a promo for the pre-seed and cups combo which made my purchase eligible for free shipping!} Info on softcups here
Charting, Temping, OPKing
All help to determine ovulation, nothing more, nothing less.
Positions!
Yes I'm talking about sex. This site says missionary. Of coarse there is nothing proving this and its completely unfounded. The theory is that this position is excellent for depositing the sperm right at the cervix! Also propping the hips after sex - again controversial. Clearly you not do these things and still get pregnant but hey every...little...bit....helps! already doing this one!
Water!
What!? so simple!? YES! Stole this from this site! It just says everything i want to say about water!! {i will be doing this one}
"Drink plenty of water. At least 8 to 10 glasses a day. I can't stress this enough, this is one of the best tips for getting pregnant faster. Being thoroughly hydrated makes your whole body function most optimally, let alone your reproductive and endocrine systems. Hydration also increases your cervical mucus, which is vital to getting pregnant. Water just makes everything work better so drink up.
Read more: http://www.thefertilityrealm.com/tips-for-getting-pregnant.html#ixzz1xcHtZIhN
Medicinal Remedies - Over the counter medications
Robitussin (Guaifensin)
This one i plan to try this cycle, in fact its staring at me from my desk right now. When you use this is must be plain ol', nothing added, Guaifenesin. Common brand: Robitussin Syrup. What this is supposed to do is thin you cervical mucus - in theory making it more fertile. Thin mucus= fertile mucus = easier for sperm to travel into the uterus. Click here for a report on a study done with this drug - all of the info can be found at said link. The best time to start this treatment is on CD 5 (should be after your menses has ceased) and is used 3 times a day at 200mg per dose until ovulation. You do NOT have to buy name brands for this - just be sure that the only active ingredient in the med is Guaifenesin and definitely make sure there are no decongestants in the med as they can dry out the Cervical Mucus. A glass of water should be taken with this remedy!
Vitamin C
If you have hormone level problems, this can help regulate hormone levels - click here for more info. I will not be trying this one because it can cause hostile cervical mucus due to acid nature of Vit C. In men vitamin C can aid in sperm counts! This is one of the remedies not to be tried unless given the okay from a doctor, high amounts of vitamin C can cause problems!
Baby Aspirin
This remedy is for those who experience spontaneous abortions/miscarriages. It helps to stop the clotting of blood and helps to sustain a pregnancy. I will not be using this remedy as I do not have issues with sustaining a pregnancy. More info... Never take aspirin for fertility without speaking with your doctor. Doses of aspirin can be extremely dangerous and can cause to much thinning of the blood!
All of the info in this post has come from all sorts of resources, all have been highlighted and linked within the posts. Id like to say that this by no means the only wives tale remedies but are ones i find most interesting!!! Ill update in a future post on my finding with the ones i have chosen to do!
***EDIT*** im sneaking this one in... I was cooking dinner just now and notice a giant bag of baby carrots i bought, how could i forget to include them :) Carrots are a huge source of vitamin A - which aids in quality CM - much like some of the other remedies! gonna be trying this one for sure. I also tried my grapefruit juice again.... its not happing!! :( tastes like death :(
Mini background on me...
I am in my 6th cycle of active TTC, 0 pregnancies thus far. I have tried temping, timed intercourse, and use of OPKs. I have 2 sons currently ages 10 and 2. DH and I are both 26 years old this year. Some of the remedies I have tried, will try and just have heard/known about.
Non-Medicinal Remedies
Pre-Seed
Lubricant!!!!!!!!! A much loved TTC product found here. Most of the time lubs are frowned upon simply because the can stop sperm from moving to the uterus and significantly decrease motility of the sperm. Saliva will also have the same affect so its a big no-no as well. Pre-seed wont do this, it helps the sperm along and is safe. Lubs are pretty self explanatory but head over to there site for more info. Sometimes out CM just isn't favourable so this can boost the chances! I am using this one FOR SURE and am actually awaiting my package :D so excited!
Grapefruit Juice
The theory here is that Grapefruit juice helps with the quality and quantity of CM (cervical mucus). Its a debated remedy with many views. It cant hurt you - heck the fluid intake and vitamins can help! I tried to do this :( I took one sip and poor Kamden was frightened by all the lovely faces I had made LOL I even offered him a taste but he wasnt having that! An unscholorly sheet all about grapefruit juice as it relates to fertility here.
Lemon Juice
Add to your tea! Helps regulate the Ph of the vagina. Less acidity = environment which wont kill sperm! Lemon Juice info!
Pineapple
This one is for after ovulation!! It apparently helps with implantation!! With this you need to know that it must be eaten in large quantities and its the core which had the goods. Bromelain is an enzyme which acts similar to asprin. It thins the blood, increases blood flow and make a good uterine environment for implantation. Must not be canned, must be fresh and non-cooked. Its hard to find concrete info on this as I originally head it from a TTCer who will be going through IVF (the pineapple thing is popular among those doing IVF and IUI!) Here is one personal opinion but you can also research Bromelain. I stole this from my friend who told me about this - no clue where the info came from so sorry about that:
Using Pineapple to Assist Implantation: Pineapple contains bromelain. Bromelain is a proteolytic enzyme that breaks up proteins that inhibit embryo implantation. Consuming a whole pineapple (focusing on the core as it has the highest concentration of Bromelain) during a fertility cycle can be beneficial.
For IVF [in vitro fertilization] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your embryo transfer.
...
IUI [intra-uterine insemination] cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day of your IUI.
Timed intercourse cycle: one pineapple, divided into 5 portions - consume one portion each day, over five days, beginning on the day after ovulation.
Note: Be careful not to start consuming pineapple too early in the cycle. Beginning to consume pineapple BEFORE the recommended days above can actually affect your vaginal and cervical mucus PH, making it more acidic.
ALSO - I have a story about the pineapple. When i was preggo with DS2 and was late in my pregnancy, we were sharing old wives tales for starting labour. One was to eat a whole pineapple in the hopes it will soften the cervix. Well i DID it - i was about 38-39 weeks pregnant and was shocked when my water broke early and less then 24 hours after i ate it!!! shocked! I blame it on the pineapple to this day!!!
Instead SoftCps
Originally made for the an alternative to tampons and pads for a women's menses. The small cup is inserted into the vagina and prevent blood from passing through. Some GENIUS thought up the idea to use it to hold sperm close to the cervix after intercourse. Apparently 20 mins post-BD is all that's needed but can be used from up to 12 hours! The only complaint I have read online is that it can be messy to take out. Not a big deal to me! I am doing this one.... a box of 6 bought for $6-$7 from early-pregnancy-tests.com {i bought mine in a promo for the pre-seed and cups combo which made my purchase eligible for free shipping!} Info on softcups here
Charting, Temping, OPKing
All help to determine ovulation, nothing more, nothing less.
Positions!
Yes I'm talking about sex. This site says missionary. Of coarse there is nothing proving this and its completely unfounded. The theory is that this position is excellent for depositing the sperm right at the cervix! Also propping the hips after sex - again controversial. Clearly you not do these things and still get pregnant but hey every...little...bit....helps! already doing this one!
Water!
What!? so simple!? YES! Stole this from this site! It just says everything i want to say about water!! {i will be doing this one}
"Drink plenty of water. At least 8 to 10 glasses a day. I can't stress this enough, this is one of the best tips for getting pregnant faster. Being thoroughly hydrated makes your whole body function most optimally, let alone your reproductive and endocrine systems. Hydration also increases your cervical mucus, which is vital to getting pregnant. Water just makes everything work better so drink up.
Read more: http://www.thefertilityrealm.com/tips-for-getting-pregnant.html#ixzz1xcHtZIhN
Medicinal Remedies - Over the counter medications
Robitussin (Guaifensin)
This one i plan to try this cycle, in fact its staring at me from my desk right now. When you use this is must be plain ol', nothing added, Guaifenesin. Common brand: Robitussin Syrup. What this is supposed to do is thin you cervical mucus - in theory making it more fertile. Thin mucus= fertile mucus = easier for sperm to travel into the uterus. Click here for a report on a study done with this drug - all of the info can be found at said link. The best time to start this treatment is on CD 5 (should be after your menses has ceased) and is used 3 times a day at 200mg per dose until ovulation. You do NOT have to buy name brands for this - just be sure that the only active ingredient in the med is Guaifenesin and definitely make sure there are no decongestants in the med as they can dry out the Cervical Mucus. A glass of water should be taken with this remedy!
Vitamin C
If you have hormone level problems, this can help regulate hormone levels - click here for more info. I will not be trying this one because it can cause hostile cervical mucus due to acid nature of Vit C. In men vitamin C can aid in sperm counts! This is one of the remedies not to be tried unless given the okay from a doctor, high amounts of vitamin C can cause problems!
Baby Aspirin
This remedy is for those who experience spontaneous abortions/miscarriages. It helps to stop the clotting of blood and helps to sustain a pregnancy. I will not be using this remedy as I do not have issues with sustaining a pregnancy. More info... Never take aspirin for fertility without speaking with your doctor. Doses of aspirin can be extremely dangerous and can cause to much thinning of the blood!
All of the info in this post has come from all sorts of resources, all have been highlighted and linked within the posts. Id like to say that this by no means the only wives tale remedies but are ones i find most interesting!!! Ill update in a future post on my finding with the ones i have chosen to do!
***EDIT*** im sneaking this one in... I was cooking dinner just now and notice a giant bag of baby carrots i bought, how could i forget to include them :) Carrots are a huge source of vitamin A - which aids in quality CM - much like some of the other remedies! gonna be trying this one for sure. I also tried my grapefruit juice again.... its not happing!! :( tastes like death :(
Monday 11 June 2012
My new obsession
I am so facinated with youtuber's!!!! But not just any youtuber's.... I cant stop watching mommy vlogs, pregnancy vlogs and TTC vlogs!!!! I can literally watch 40 weeks worth of preggo vlogs!!! Makes me oh so jealous!
The few i have been watching lately tend to be young moms, its so crazy that once upon a time i did that!
Speaking of TTC... I am on CD 10 - cant wait to get my most recent package from early-pregnancy-tests.com!!! YAY!
The few i have been watching lately tend to be young moms, its so crazy that once upon a time i did that!
Speaking of TTC... I am on CD 10 - cant wait to get my most recent package from early-pregnancy-tests.com!!! YAY!
Wednesday 6 June 2012
Monday 4 June 2012
My bebe is 2 and CD 2 :(
First I'll start off with some great news! My precious little Bubszer turned 2 this past week <3 <3 its soooooooooo crazy how time flies!!
We had a birthday party for him this past weekend. We were supposed to go to the zoo but we were rained out and had his dinner at Pizza Hut :) It was awesome because we were the only people in the restaurant, and ordered soooooooooooo much food! The kids were as crazy and loud as they wanted without disturbing others! Kamden thoroughly enjoyed his birthday cake:
After his dinner we took him to InPlay play centre {basically like chuckee cheese but more age appropriate} and the kids had a BLAST! Even the adults had fun :) It was a perfect 2nd birthday even though our original plans didn't work out :)
So onto the bad news!
...
As the subject line of this post suggests, I am on CD 2 :( which means a new cycle of TTC for me. All of the pregnancy tests I had taken after that iffy one were BFN's :( As i look back at my chart I see there are somethings I would have done differently. It cant be helped.... This cycle was SUCH A TEASE! I got extremely light spotting on Friday night then it totally stopped {i was thinking YES! Implantation bleeding}!!!! But i was wrong, and about 24hours later AF had came. It reminded me of my March cycle where I was 8 days late with my period!! TTC is so disappointing at times. I still have tons of OPK/HCGs for this coming cycle and i definitely need to get a new BBT!!! I hate feeling like I'm in the "dark" with my temps. ALSO I have discovered another TTC tool!! Thanks to the lovely ladies of the BabyZone community i found out about Soft Cups. So Ive ordered this as well as some pre seed. Ill be giving this a go this cycle! [These products are all from www.early-pregnancy-tests.com] :)
So here is what my month is looking like so far...
Oh so plain - - This better be my month!!
We had a birthday party for him this past weekend. We were supposed to go to the zoo but we were rained out and had his dinner at Pizza Hut :) It was awesome because we were the only people in the restaurant, and ordered soooooooooooo much food! The kids were as crazy and loud as they wanted without disturbing others! Kamden thoroughly enjoyed his birthday cake:
After his dinner we took him to InPlay play centre {basically like chuckee cheese but more age appropriate} and the kids had a BLAST! Even the adults had fun :) It was a perfect 2nd birthday even though our original plans didn't work out :)
So onto the bad news!
...
As the subject line of this post suggests, I am on CD 2 :( which means a new cycle of TTC for me. All of the pregnancy tests I had taken after that iffy one were BFN's :( As i look back at my chart I see there are somethings I would have done differently. It cant be helped.... This cycle was SUCH A TEASE! I got extremely light spotting on Friday night then it totally stopped {i was thinking YES! Implantation bleeding}!!!! But i was wrong, and about 24hours later AF had came. It reminded me of my March cycle where I was 8 days late with my period!! TTC is so disappointing at times. I still have tons of OPK/HCGs for this coming cycle and i definitely need to get a new BBT!!! I hate feeling like I'm in the "dark" with my temps. ALSO I have discovered another TTC tool!! Thanks to the lovely ladies of the BabyZone community i found out about Soft Cups. So Ive ordered this as well as some pre seed. Ill be giving this a go this cycle! [These products are all from www.early-pregnancy-tests.com] :)
So here is what my month is looking like so far...
Oh so plain - - This better be my month!!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)