Robitussin.

AdeleDazeem

RoseNylon said:

hello8529 said:

Five years of TTC is a struggle. 

::applause::

concreteayngel

OP, if you are trying the cough syrup to make your cm easier for the sperm to swim through, have you tried the lube Preseed? That is exactly what it's used for, and it seems like most women on here swear by it.

TheBorg7of9

I find it so interesting how some people are demanding infertility treatment after 3 months ttc and others resist medical help even after years and years of trying.

27alex

TheBorg7of9 said:

I find it so interesting how some people are demanding infertility treatment after 3 months ttc and others resist medical help even after years and years of trying.

THANK YOU. You read my mind. It's been nonstop lately.

MagicMikki

@Hello8529 - I've noticed a trend through your posts. You mentioned A LOT through your posts that you've "heard this" or "heard that" and have decided to try these things because you "heard" somewhere from someone about something that might or might not have worked for maybe one person.

However, I can assure you that the ladies on this board have superior knowledge and advice than those you meet in passing who "heard" something, than those who have not had issues with TTC. I totally understand that you haven't been around here long enough to know that these ladies know what they're talking about, and that they genuinely want to give you good advice, even if it's not what you were expecting. And I really do understand your struggle and desperation to try anything.. to resort to soft cups and Robitussin. I know you want to try everything you can before consulting a RE. I know this because I am on cycle 25 and have been there. I also "heard" about Robitussin and soft cups and supplements and putting a pillow under your butt after sex... but I didn't bother with any of these (but that's just me!) because I opted for a RE after my 15th cycle failed. 

From your original post, I noticed you had said that you and your husband have not used protection since getting married in 2010. That's a long time! The "one year" mark of TTC is technically defined by one year of having regular sex without protection... you've passed that one year mark by 4 years. This is not normal and you have bigger issues than what soft cups and Robitussin can help you with.... the issues might not even be with you! They might be with your husband, or both.

Anyway, I know it's hard to take potentially life-changing advice from strangers, but, at the risk of sounding rude, you asked for advice. I know it wasn't exactly what you were looking for, but please believe me when I say that you've received great advice from women who have done WAY more research and have been through WAY more than the typical woman you might have "heard" something from. I hope this helps you understand where the ladies on this board are coming from!  

MrsSunflower83

The myth about stress needs to stop too. The human body can withstand enormous of amounts of stress before it effects you medically.
The best way to get pregnant is to learn about your body, track your cycle and have sex during your fertile window.
If you are 35+ and have been trying for 6 months or more. See an RE.
If you are under 35, you can see an RE after 12 months.

End of story.

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PrimRoseMama

hello8529 said:

I was wanting there opinion on how they did these methods. I have read many on this website and I was hoping maybe for there input pertaining to the question. If you think its crazy that's fine, just don't respond.

I don't know anyone TTC that has done soft cups or Robitussin (to thin CM). Generally, everyone I know just temps (BBT monitoring), has sex & drinks more water.

I don't think it's crazy but I can't recommend thinning CM because you need it to be able to carry sperm effectively. If you've ever tried PreSeed lubricant & rubbed some of it between your fingers you know what I mean. That or the white of an egg is the idea viscosity for sperm transit. Thinning it might actually work against you. So, that's the reason I've never done it & have been advised by my midwife to avoid the practice.

You would be better served to drink water until your eyeballs float & use a good lubricant.

I know you are new here, but just because you ask a specific question doesn't mean that any & all thoughts/advice/comments pertaining to the question are off limits. A public forum means that we can all respond as we please as long as we don't violate terms of service.

Just because you don't care for the responses & we don't endorse your ideas doesn't mean we aren't supporting you. It means we are being truly helpful & telling you what we feel you need to hear.

I'm saying this with really nice intentions: telling you what you want to hear is not going to really help you.

missemmawoodhouse

DolceNY said:

You guys are a bunch of b!tches ...report that. I'll live without the bump lol.

Get a life and stop acting like bad a$$es on the Internet to people that are just looking for support. Wtf is wrong with all of you.

Hello8529- join a different board where people will actually support you through your journey. Good luck to you.

Well, this is the rudest comment on this thread. And also - wish granted.