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Q: Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
asked by: BobbiB on February 1st, 2005
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I've been off the pill for 1 year now (was on it for 8 years) and we are now actively trying to get preggers...
I was told to count 14 days from the 1st day I start my period, to ensure ovulation. So, we are doing it every other day during the fertile week.
Any advise? Suggestions? Tips?
Thanks!
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Princess385
replied on February 1st, 2005
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You might want to try something like fertilityfriend.Com or they have books out there at the book store on tracking when you're most fertile. I'd suggest getting something like that, taking your temps to find out when you're pregnant. The books will let you know what other signs to look for and everything too.

You can also go to a dr and they might be able to find out if something is wrong with you. Seeing as you've tried for so long, it might be time to have a dr see if they can help you. :)

good luck and I hope I helped.
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BrianBaby
replied on February 1st, 2005
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Hmm?? I've heard it takes the average couple a year of trying to get pregnant....I suggest not "trying" to get pregnant, and just having fun with it.....I know that's probably really hard, but I heard it works all the time!! Good luck!!
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ko
replied on February 1st, 2005
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I know how you are feeling. I was on the pill for 7 years and we have been trying for 5 months now and it is getting frustrating. The worst thing is that my husband said it feels like a chore because I tell him it is my fertile time and up to the bedroom we go.

We are keeping our spirits up. We are moving at the end of march to a bigger house so at least we have that to look forward too.

I was told to have sex every other day from the day your period ends to ensure you catch the day you are fertile.
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l2at24
replied on February 1st, 2005
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Try robitussin!!!! Take it for a day or two, around ovulation if you know you're ovulating for sure, as directed. I'm not sure exactly how it works...Just a tip I learned at playgroup.
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ko
replied on February 1st, 2005
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What will the robitusin do? Confused about this
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BrianBaby
replied on February 1st, 2005
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I've heard something about robutussin too.....I forget why though!!
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KittyCalderon
replied on February 1st, 2005
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Relax
Don't try so hard, relax, and don't let it get so routine. Drink some wine, watch a movie, snuggle, and let the good times roll. Or burry an egg in the back yard, and pray to goddess for a little one.
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jbugg412
replied on February 1st, 2005
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Robitussin
Robutussin, is an expectorant. Used to loosen mucus in you sinus' it contains a chemical called guaifenesin, which can also loosen and thin cervical mucus. Therefore allowing sperm to have a better chance at reaching the egg. :d
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zelda2005
replied on February 2nd, 2005
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Bobbib

firstly, I don't know you age and if you're still young, you have the time to just keep on trying with the temparture method to see when your ovulating. If your cycle is 28 days...Ovulation is about the 14th day, if you're irregular...It's better buying a testkit that indicates exactly when your ovulating.

If you're nearly or over 30, go see your gynecologist because it can takes between 3 to 4 years to get through all the tests to find if or where the problem lies. I've been through it all and in the end they found that my tubes were blocked (histerography and after coelioscopy) so even though I ovulate correctly, hubby is fine, sperm is active after sex (huhner test) and all my hormone levels and secretions, ect. Are fine, I still couldn't fall pregnant naturally....After all that, there's a waiting list for assisted pregnancies and this can takes years to be succesful. I was lucky, the first one has worked so far but a colleagues of mine took 3 years....

Best of luck to you and your hubby...Enjoy trying;-)
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BobbiB
replied on February 2nd, 2005
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Why Can't I Get Pregnant?
Thanks for the feedback. I am going to be 34 this week. That's why I am a little concerned about this. When I got off the pill last year in march, my doctor told me not to worry for at least the 1st year...Because I had been on the pill for so long. I know there's probably nothing to worry about at this point...But I can't help it. So, I think I might pay my gyno another visit just to satisfy my curiosities. I'll let you all know what happens...
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littlered
replied on February 2nd, 2005
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I am in the same boat as you . Trying to get pregnant. But me and my hubsand has been trying for a few monthes. Don't worry about it being your age. My brother's wife was 35 years old when she got pregnant with my newph and she thought she couldn't get pregnant because she never got pregnant with her first hubsand. So don't worry about. Just relax. I know it is hard to relax. When you are trying to have a baby. But good luck to you and all of us women who is trying to get pregnant.
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BaByMaMa2005
replied on February 3rd, 2005
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It's simple you cant get pregnant because you are trying!!!!
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KatiieeLouiisee
replied on November 14th, 2009
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same problem ill get a day when i feel pregnant and ill take a test and im not i been trying for a year and half and still not pregnant i found this site called gurgle.com theres a lot of women on there trying to get pregnant join and have a word with them Smile i hope it helps i been reading up on it and its comforted me
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KatiieeLouiisee
replied on November 14th, 2009
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beth kiley personal path to pregnancy or try typing that in yoour search engine sign up and it sends you seven things your doing wrong while trying to get pregnant through your email it works Smile
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