:-) This was yesterday's,
today it just has a 9 instead an 8.
I have been feeling GREAT, lately. I've been full of energy and I've been so much happier. My husband has notice as well. No more mood swings. lol. Bless that wonderful man! Today I've been exceptionally happy because I passed my national exam!! I don't have to study anymore! lol. Now I just have to apply for my license and I'm set. Like I said many times before, everything seems to be falling into place. This could just be our chance! CJ said I'm going to jinx our chances with all this "it's going to happen this time" talk. I smacked him (in a playful way) for it and told him that I don't believe in "jinxing" anything and that I do, however, believe in God's timing. So, to make him feel better I'll leave my optimistic comments to myself and in prayer ..... and, of course, on here. :-)
I found a video that had GREAT suggestions to heighten the chances of getting pregnant. If you are actively trying, and if you're reading this than most likely you are, that I highly suggest following some of these suggestions. We want children more than anything, but we need to make sure our bodies are in top shape to create and carry a baby. My husband and I have done the research a long time ago, so we already know the precautions and foods to stay away from and the ones to be best friends with. After the video I will post a checklist, of sorts, to make sure important steps are not missed. :-)
How to increase female fertility. :-) They have one for men too. ;-)
There is also diets that are suppose to help boost fertility for men and women as well. You can find those anywhere on google. BUT make sure that the sites are known and their information comes from a fertility expert. There are people out there that really have NO idea what they are talking about and try to tell you that certain to eat grass and wait till a full moon and walk backwards before you have sex. lol. Just stick to the facts from the experts. Do the research and you'll be just fine. Here's a link to a healthy fertility diet: http://womenfitness.net/fertility_diet.htm
This is the link to the list I found below. I couldn't find the original list that I thought was amazing, but this one is pretty close.
1. Try a recipe for sex
There are quite a few of them out there. A recipe for sex is basically a list of days to have sex on to try to get pregnant. My personal favorite is having sex on days 9, 11, 12, 14, & 16 of your cycle. Of course if you dont have a 28 day cycle this one probably wont work for you. Another plan is having sex every other day starting about day 10 of your cycle.
2. Try fertility charting
Fertility charting involves taking your temperature at the same time every morning before getting out of bed. You also observe for signs of ovulation and chart your cervical mucous pattern. Charting can help determine if you are ovulating and help you to pinpoint when ovulation is occurring.
3. Use ovulation prediction kits (OPKs)
You can buy ovulation prediction kits at your local pharmacy or you can find them even cheaper if you purchase them online. A day or two before you ovulate, your body produces a surge of luteinizing hormone, LH. OPKs work by detecting this LH surge. Follow the directions that come with your kit to determine how to read the test strips, what time of day to test, and also what day of your cycle you should begin testing. OPKs cannot confirm ovulation, but they can help you predict ovulation before it occurs. Used in combination with fertility charting, they are very effective in determining ovulation.
4. Get to an ideal weight
Many women do not want to hear this one, but being overweight or underweight can affect your fertility. Women who are significantly underweight or exercise excessively often lose their period all together. It makes perfect sense then that if you are significantly overweight your fertility would be affected as well. Losing weight if you are overweight is one of the best things you can do to improve your fertility. Sticking to a sensible diet and increasing your weight if you are underweight will also help. Weight issues can also affect your partners sperm, so if your partner is over or underweight encourage him to reach his ideal weight.
5. Check out your medicine cabinet
Certain medications can affect fertility. Talk with your doctor about the medications that you and you partner take. Even over the counter medications can cause problems. For example, medications such as tetracycline, erythromycin, and cimetidine can reduce a mans fertility.
6. Position yourself properly after sex
After your partner has ejaculated inside of you, get your partner to put a pillow underneath your buttox and try to hold the semen inside your vagina for about 15-30 minutes. This way the sperm won’t be able to drip out of your vagina.
7. Try a supplement
There are many over the counter natural supplements now that may aid in fertility. Vitamin B6 may also be helpful with improving your chances of getting pregnant. Men should take a daily multivitamin and women should start taking prenatal vitamins when they begin trying to conceive.
8. Check your position
The best sexual position for trying to conceive is with the woman on the bottom. It may also be helpful for her to lay on her back after intercourse with her knees to her chest for fifteen minutes.
9. Talk to a naturalopathic medical doctor
Although many doctors will not investigate infertility until youve been trying for a full year, many will and even those that are more conservative with treatment may be able to offer you valuable insight and suggestions.
Your doctor can also look at related health issues that may be affecting your fertility such as thyroid disorders. Even infections and viral illnesses can cause problems getting pregnant. Your doctor can work with you to come up with a plan for you to get pregnant.
A naturalopathic medical doctor can give you and your partner a full workup to check for potential causes of infertility and natural remedies for you to deal with your infertility.
I really hoped all this info helped. It really is very important that we be in our best shape before we conceive. Our body is a gift from God, and I treat mine as such. You wouldn't go rubbing a gifted diamond ring against concrete, would you? No, you'd take care of it and clean it. Making sure it shines very bright. Treat your bodies the same. It's a gift. Special and unique in it's own way. I wish the best for all of you and continue to pray for y'all's success. :-)
Good luck and God Bless,
Ashley
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