TTC Helpers--upping your chances?

SoxFan777

Hi, there...

I have been on here long enough to know that NOTHING can "make you" pregnant...

BUT... (there's always a but)... Are you guys doing anything in particular to help yourself in that department? (BTW, I know this question is irrelevant for some of you dealing with IVF, which I know is a whole different ballgame of heartbreak... I can't even begin to understand how hard it must be).  I know on the TTC board (I rarely even lurk over there anymore, to be honest, I'm always here because we're the BEST) they have all kinds of suggestions from pineapple core to robitussin to green tea... I also know that pre-seed isn't magical pregnancy juice, but I'm still going to ask...

Are you girls doing anything (other than charting, obviously) to up your chances while TTC?  Personally, I'm going to start trying to have a better diet, and I'd like to lose a few pounds (my BMI is 26 and I'd like to avoid gestational diabetes if possible) and just make my body as healthy as it can be for a pregnancy if and when it happens... I bought the "fertility diet" book, but all it is is a fancy book on healthy eating.  Other than that, I'm not really doing anything in particular, and I'm even in the "drink till it's pink" camp when it comes to alcohol, so I don't abstain in the tww, although I respect those that do... Took me 12 months to conceive (DH has low motility and sperm count), though, and I like my wine...

Anyway, I'm curious, in general... what changes are you making while TTC, if any? 

SoxFan777

lindsayhilleary:

I tried POM back in December and didn't notice a difference in my next AF. I sometimes use preseed, although usually if it's FW I've got enough CM to make it a non-issue. 

I'm trying to clean up my diet, and I think I'm going to try pineapple core this month after O.

I'm a drink til it's pink gal as well, although that probably feeds my POAS addiction, since I'll test if I know I'll be drinking as early as 8DPO.

I'm interested to see the other answers. 

Good... I was hesitant to ask the question because I know some of the folklore is not medically supported, so I think that some women on here (maybe rightly) think this is BS... but my curiousity got the better of me...

gscoville

I've done POM and pineapple core the last few cycles...still not pregnant.  Other than take my PNVs and the extra folic acid my OB has me taking because of my age, I'm not really doing anything other than charting and having sex.

Lauren659

I am on all sorts of things. I take my PNV, baby aspirin, Clomid and 3g of folate per my doctor. I am also taking Co Q 10 [more for general health but its good during TTC too], robutisson and evening primrose during FW [to counteract how Clomid dries you up].  I was still too dry so we used Preseed too.  I also ate pineapple core for a couple days after O, but only because DH happened to pick a whole pineapple up so I figured why not.  

MyFirstRaspberry

Outside of eatable "helpers", some woman do fertility acupuncture. I go weekly.

ellajune2012

I take CoQ10 and vitamin D, but also for general health. I use Preseed but only if I'm dry and need it.

I've also been known to use fertilitity as an excuse to have a bowl of full fat ice cream every so often :mobile smiley:

samjen2010

Pre-seed and PNV.

scooteriste

Glad to see you posting again.

You name it, I've tried it: CBEFM, PNVs for 3 years now, Preseed, EPO, a supplement called "Fertile CM", acupuncture, massage, traditional Chinese medicine (teas and herbal supplements), POM juice, green tea, raspberry leaf tea, baby aspirin. Also not exercising (?), not eating artificial sweeteners or caffeine.

That was embarrassing.

After getting diverticulitis (and confessing the supplements to my primary care doctor) I stopped the aspirin and Chinese herbs. The doc didn't feel that green tea or POM juice were harmful, but she cautioned against the sugar in POM. She also reassured me that if my baby couldn't implant due to my doing 30 minutes of jogging or not drinking pomegranate juice, that the pregnancy would likely not be successful anyway.

Going forward, we are going to rely on charting, OPKs, and Preseed. I have also started a diet and exercise program in hopes that losing some weight will help improve my fertility.

Also, if anyone wants some supplements, PM me and I would be happy to mail them to you! 

Mrs.E.07

I take PNVs, Folic Acid, and B12 (those 2 are prescribed by my MD because I have Crohn's Disease). I chart, which includes temping, tracking CM, and using OPKs. We use Preseed if we need lube during the FW, but we just use it as lube, we don't use the applicators or anything.

Other than that, I just try to eat as well as I can, and work out as much as I can.

Please, if anyone is taking supplements, just make sure you tell your doctors! They can interact with medications, so it's really important to tell them about it.

Mrs.E.07

Also, soxfan, I finally replied in that  PM thread. I totally forgot about it, sorry!!!

BethRN1987

Hi there!

I'm trying a few things although not actually ttc at the moment.

I started mucinex to help with dryness as my allergy medications make me dry as a desert.

I also obviously do to PNV but also take 100 mg of vitamin b 6.

I also do acupuncture.

I might try the POM juice thing .

jenkellen

lindsayhilleary:

I tried POM back in December and didn't notice a difference in my next AF. I sometimes use preseed, although usually if it's FW I've got enough CM to make it a non-issue. 

I'm trying to clean up my diet, and I think I'm going to try pineapple core this month after O.

I'm a drink til it's pink gal as well, although that probably feeds my POAS addiction, since I'll test if I know I'll be drinking as early as 8DPO.

 

I'm interested to see the other answers. 

This made me feel better reading your response. I pee on sticks early if I think I might be drinking that day too.  

jenkellen

I guess there are a few things I do that help fertility, but they weren't things I did purposely, just items I am now aware of.

I love cold green tea so I tend to drink it during fertile week.

I've gotten back into my exercise schedule again. I was very good about exercising right before and during my pregnancy that I lost. I think it really helps lower my stress levels which I think can also help regulate your cycles.

Edit: How are you doing after your surgery? Did you read any of our book suggestions? 

Serenla

Hello sox!
I didn't take any supplements other than a prenatal daily. I did, however, have a drastic change in my diet and exercise routine. More leafy greens, more fish, ect...I think I got most of the diet change from what to expect before you're expecting.
In addition to this I will be trying the POM thing next month.

ksyknelvr73

I am doing the following:

Pre-seed (I just like it and need a little extra lube)

Prenatal (I know this doesn't help get pregnant or anything, but obviously it's good to take it)

B6 (to help extend my luteal phase b/c it's really short)

Baby aspirin (per dr's recommendations)

That's it for now. I also make DH take a vitamin.

MamaWombat

Gradually implementing a low-glycemic-index / whole-grain diet, following PCOS diagnosis. Don't know if it will do any good (OB didn't think so), but I figure it's healthier anyway, even if it doesn't help my chances ttc.