Time to get pregnant

[Adele31]

Hello everyone,

I'm trying for a baby and I know everyone is different but wondered how long it took everyone before the got pregnant.

Any tips etc to help! Xx

[Hidden]

Hiya! I was 33 years old and conceived within two months of deciding to try after coming off the pill. We didn't bother about ovulation dates etc. We just had sex every three/four days and kept our fingers crossed! I propped my butt up with a folder pillow for 30 minutes after too. I started taking folic acid as soon as we decided to try but didn't stop smoking/drinking (until I got pregnant of course!)

Good luck!!

Becca x

[Adele31 in reply to Hidden]

I've been trying to pillow idea thank you. Hope all goes well. How early did you find out you was pregnant? X

[Hidden in reply to Adele31]

Thank you I'd read that you had to do a pregnancy test on the first day of your period so month 1 I got a negative and month 2 I got a very surprising positive and then knew I was roughly 4 weeks. I had no symptoms whatsoever and didn't feel any different until about 8 weeks when the sickness set in so I would not have known without the test! It's all just a bit of a lottery isn't it! I hooe you get good news soon x

[romaluna2015]

Hello me and my husband have had two Miss carriages and have recently found out we are expecting august 2017 after 4 years of trying.. and also fertility treatments x

[Hidden in reply to romaluna2015]

Amazing!!! Congratulations! Wishing you all the best x

[romaluna2015 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you . You too xx

[Adele31]

Argh how exciting. Sorry for the problem you have but amazing that you are now expecting. I really hope I manage to get pregnant quickly I've been trying to persuade my boyfriend for so long x

[romaluna2015 in reply to Adele31]

Adele . Hey don't be sorry for me I got there in the end xx

[SC94]

My first wasn't planned but I got pregnant the first month I had sex with my husband (boyfriend at the time) but I was in good shape and really healthy. I was 17 and used condoms but once I didn't and that's how my son was created lol! My daughter we actually tried for and she took 8 months. I wasn't in as good health as I was struggling loosing baby weight from my first and suffered bad post natal depression which was undiagnosed at the time. I found when I got myself into a better mental state I got pregnant straight away (the 8th month). Pregnant with my 3rd now and we didn't exactly try to get pregnant but I was pretty lazy with my pill lol 6months of being abit lazy and I got pregnant. I think the better health you are in when trying to conceive would help as it can also mean a less risky pregnancy too. Don't really have any tips other than that... always read man on top is best position to get pregnant. We found just enjoying it rather than plotting my ovulation and all that was easier for us but some people prefer to have strict routine of following their cycle to get the best chance of getting pregnant.

[GL1983]

Hello,

I am 33 and been trying since Aug 15' and still no luck for me

Good luck xxx

[Adele31]

It's so interesting to hear your story's I really hope the best for you all and appreciate your replies. Gl1983 have you seen the doctors? And if so what have they said if you don't mind me asking? X

[GL1983]

Hello,

Yes I have had the 21 day bloods done and they came back all ok and just told me to keep trying and go back after Christmas if I am still not pregnant, also I have told my partner to call after xmas so he can get check also xx

[MonkeyBride2016]

My Husband and I decided to try for the first time in May. I have been off the pill / injection for more than 4 years so knew my system was 'clean', I ovulation tested in April and May and we did it once during the 2 days of recorded high fertility (we were both away on separate trips) and... well, I'm now 33 weeks pregnant and due the first week of Feb! I never thought it would happen so soon for us, I was incredibly paranoid and convinced we'd struggle for some reason but apparently that one night in May, everything just came to together for us. Could also have been utter fluke of course and I wouldn't bet that it would be so easy next time! Good luck with your baby making

[Adele31 in reply to MonkeyBride2016]

My partner works away and is only home at weekends so I'm worried like you was that I won't be able to...not just because he is away but I'm convinced I'll have a problem my worst fear. Whether it was a fluke or not it worked and really happy for you. How early did you find out?? X

[MonkeyBride2016 in reply to Adele31]

Our situation was similar actually with my Husband working away, it did add to my worries so I understand how you feel. I think this contributed to me wanting to use the ovulation testing and timing method! We found out at 4.5 Weeks. It would have been earlier but we got married at the beginning of June and I lost track of my cycle so hasn't really worked out how late I was until the day after the wedding! I thought it might be stress so we only did a test 'just in case' but hey presto! I really do understand your concern, the best advice I can give is to test (simply as this method worked for me) and to try not to fret too much. Easier said than done I know! Good luck, let us know how it works out for you! X

[MonkeyBride2016 in reply to MonkeyBride2016]

Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that I had been taking Seven Seas pre-conception vitamins for around 5 months beforehand - no idea if they helped but they clearly didn't hurt! X

[Adele31]

Did anyone have any early pregnancy symptoms? I'm not due on my period for a few days but having a few pains/stinging feelings? Could this be a coincidence? Only been trying for a few weeks so sure I won't be pregnant but don't normal get these pains x

[Zoe310798]

I'm expecting my first baby now - she was not at all planned! I got pregnant pretty much straight away when I started to have sex with my baby's "father" (or pathetic excuse of a father should I say😂) - we were using condoms but he decided he was going to take the condom off and not tell me, and then decided he wanted nothing to do with my baby when he found out I was pregnant. But that's his loss anyway! I am very happy that I'm pregnant and have a very supportive family and group of friends around me.

I have heard that taking folic acid/preconception vitamins whilst trying to conceive can increase your chances slightly. Try ovulation tests maybe!

I had sharp abdominal pains for around 2 weeks before I found out I was pregnant in A&E at 5 weeks pregnant (after plenty of home tests and a GP told me I wasn't) - never found out what the pains were but a few people said they would have put it down to what they called "fixing pains"? Not sure what that is but maybe you have that but it could also just be a coincidence as you say!

Good luck anyway lovely, all the best xx

[Adele31]

Hey ladies, I'm so confused I'm getting pains mostly my right side but sometimes just aching pain, kind of like period pain but it's been happening for a week negative test also really sore boobs!! Last period 5th December and before that 11th Nov for a few days light. Only been trying for since my last period ended to get pregnant. Normally don't get any signs of period it just comes and with revenge had pain down there for about a week sore boobs for last few days! Any advice? Xx

[Kate91 in reply to Adele31]

Wait a while and test again but if pain gets worse see a doctor. Alot of women.dont test positive till a couple weeks after a missed period

[Jessstitch]

I came off implant in October 16 we decided once it was out thats it we will start trying had last period 26th/27thDecember started feeling sick on Friday yesterday nearly threw up sometime other day was having stabbing pains in right side of abdomen

[Adele31]

I had all symtoms and was negitive gutted but hoping for this time round just keeping positive only been trying for a month and on a second month now so see what happens. I just cant tell when im ovulating x

[ASA2017]

Hi! Need advice... Am new here. We had sex with my boyfriend. On december my period came early (5days before my xpected date)... No pains at all unlike my usual menstruation. On january my menstruation came on time exact 30 days (i really dont know actually the exact date of my menstruation because sometimes it's 30 days but simetimes more than 30). I usually have 7 days mens but ds month got 3-4 days i think. After my menstruation i could feel bloating stomach... When i eat i usually feel vomiting and my tummy is getting bigger i guess. I am thinking that i maybe pregnant though i had my menstruation and got test this early morning and its negative. I wish i am pregnant. Need help.