what were some things you did different and got prego right away?

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I know Joy posted a couple things recently about what she did differently...but I just wanted some more thoughts from you all. I had a chemical last June and haven't conceived since then. I had the HSG dye test and everything was normal, my progesterone checked to confirm I ovulate and also the sperm/mucous check by the doc. My doctor seems to think everything is fine without seeing a RE. Since we did conceive once, I believe it can happen again. I am interested to hear what you ladies did to get your BFP after trying for some time.

Mumita · Answer

I take whatever the dosage on the bottle says.  If its 1200mg then its probably two capsules rather than one.  Just read on the back of the bottle.
I am 18 weeks pregnant and I've taken them ever since.

AnitaRFrith · Answer

I took them once a day....I always took them before bed.  They were 1000mg each I think.  ( Its been a while since I have purchased any because my prenatal vitamins have fish oil.  I take a vitamin and a fish oil tab.... its a vita pack my OB gave me.)  I got my from GNC.  I like their brand of vitex better than the others I tried.  Fish oil is very safe so you would be fine.  Take it before you go to sleep though.  Because I have found that if I take them early you will get a nasty taste in your mouth every time you belch or burp.  If you ever have a problem with constipation... fish oil helps that too.  LOL.  God Bless, Anita

gokuangel · Answer

How many MG of fish oil do you take? The ones i got say one a day pills and are 1200mg! Is this good or bad? I really dont wanna take 4 a day like my step mom is doing!!

gokuangel · Answer

I love these post but at the same im like oh man something else to try LOL!! I just heard about the fish oil with Vitex now i was reading some1 posted about Geritol Tonic so uggh something else but yeah at same time!! Guess my DH is right i will just have to try them ALL!! I just hope one finally gives and my lil eggy drops for conception!! LOL!

Faith138 · Answer

When I was in medical sales, a doctor told me this:  It worked like a charm for me 3 times..or I am extremely fertile!  Don't do the ovulation test etc.. that kills all the fun.  This doc told me to start counting on the 1st day you start your cycle..on the 10th day, have sex, skip the 11th, on the 12th go for it, skip the 13th, continue all the way until day 17.

The first time I got preg on month 2.  The second time month 4, and this time month 2!  So I am a firm believer..or extremely fertile..  She said sperm lived up to 72 hrs. an the reason you skip a day is for their sperm count to become larger...worth a try?  Good luck!

sweetangel7 · Answer

After 7months ttc, we got pg on the month that we had impulsive sex rather than 'I'm ovulating' sex...It was the summer...I was hot...wearing sundresses always drives dh wild...and one thing led to another. We did it standing and when we were done, we were done...Usually we did it laying down, me on bottom, then afterwards we would prop my bum up for 15 minutes or so hoping to help everything move in the right direction and stay in. Sorry if TMI...but I guess the point is, it happened when we weren't TRYING...

JoyRenee · Answer

I want to add something that I remembered today when talking to hubby.

We both started eating pomegranates as well, which is supposed to help your ovaries somehow (I don't know all the technicalities). But there are definitely foods that increase fertility- such as avacodos, yams (like a previous commenter suggested), certain nuts and healthy fats, and pomegranates.

It helps to have DH eat more healthy as well. Say goodbye to fast food and greasy, fatty foods. Eat all the food groups, get enough calories, exercise, and DRINK WATER! Drop the caffeine.

Darkestlight · Answer

I know this is going to sound kinda crazy i guess, but we BD'd every day atleast once a day to 3 times a day. Everyday that month. I know it's supposed to lower your sperm count but apparently it didnt. We got pregnant within 2wks.

AnitaRFrith · Answer

I took over the counter vitex and fish oil.  I got my BFP within 3 months!  Vitex helps you ovulate better.  Anita

NicMom · Answer

I was eating yams every day. I know it sounds stupid, but I had read in a magazine that they make you more fertile. Also because it was such a busy month I didn't really try to get pregnant. I was just having good old bding without worring about days and opk's. I had thought I was going on clomid the next month so I wasn't really trying.

slzerbst · Answer

During the first month of TTC, I started cheeking the day that I ovulated with the stick things.  I found out that I ovulated around the 13-15 of the month, so I kept that in the back of my mind and went on with life.  I got pregnant that month, just to find out that I had a chemical.  The next month I really didn't do much to inhans my chances to get preggers.  However, I ended up having another chemical.  And at this point I felt terrible!!!!  I was so down and out, I didn't feel like I could ever carry a baby to full term.  The only thing that I did different was that I took a bunch of pregnancy test before and after my period was due.  Only to find out that I had a chemical again!!!  Any who... the last attempt we made was mostly done by me.  I quit worrying so much... I just started to enjoy sex and being close to my hubby.  And Volia I'm preggers!!!  So my advice would be to quit worrying so much cuz you're just stressing yourself out.  Also wait until you're past your missed period to take the first HPT.

Mumita · Answer

I started taking Omega 3 along with my prenatals and I took a baby aspirin around the days of ovulation.

JoyRenee · Answer

Here's the link to my post on what I did different for a reference to anyone else who is wondering:
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/show/765841?personal_page_id=8503