how long did it take

chantelledarlinn · September 2011

Me and hubby have been ttc for 8 months now how long did it take everyone to become pregnant im starting to worry abouut my fertility now x

Angelas16 · September 2011

DS: 3 months

Current pregnancy: first try

Are you charting? Using OPKs? We used OPKs the 2nd time so we could time things perfectly.

dojo1 · September 2011

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ImThisBabysMom · September 2011

Each time we tried, it happened right away, but keeping it that way was our problem.

So to get to where we are today I'd say about a year and 7 months.

LolaBelle515 · September 2011

So sorry for your struggles; you are definitely not alone.

The previous poster had some good questions--which tools are you using to help you optimize your trying? You might already be using all of them, but perhaps not?

We used the ClearBlue Fertility Monitor AND the digital ovulation predictor kits so that we were doubly sure not to miss ovulation. This is especially helpful if you, like me, don't seem to ovulate on the same day each month.

We also were successful after we read "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" which I found immensely helpful in trusting and understanding my own body, particularly the cervical mucus and temperature charting.

Of course, if you are already doing all of these things, it may not be a bad idea to consult your doctor. If nothing else, it could put you more at ease. Our doctor told us if it took more than 6 months than we could contact her, so your doc might be willing to bring you in for some basic tests at this point.

But, do know that lots of people can take a year+ and be perfectly, perfectly fertile and healthy. Sending you best wishes that you'll be on this board soon!

mlebates · September 2011

We are having a honeymoon baby... we were never "together" previous to our marriage either, so we are more fertile than we thought... 2 of my SIL's though struggled to get pregnant w/ their first children. But they *DID* get pregnant. I sure hope you don't have to wait much longer. I'm so sorry it's been tough.

dojo1 · September 2011

mlebates:
We are having a honeymoon baby... we were never "together" previous to our marriage either, so we are more fertile than we thought... 2 of my SIL's though struggled to get pregnant w/ their first children. But they *DID* get pregnant. I sure hope you don't have to wait much longer. I'm so sorry it's been tough.

This is such an adorable story - congrats to you! We test-drove for years before buying, but I have nothing but the utmost respect for people who chose your route.

ABeautifulMind · September 2011

The first time we tried. From a very young age I always had a bad feeling about ttc and getting pg. I felt like it was going to be very difficult for me. I never had a reason to feel that way, I just did. So it was a bit of shock to see the BFP that first month. In some ways I feel guilty b/c I have friends who have been trying for over 5 years and still can't get pg. Sad

MRSR08 · September 2011

I figured it would take a while. I have always had an irregular cycle and I have PCOS. It took three months, but I haven't been to the OBGYN yet. I'm hopeful, but I know things can happen.

TrendyTina · September 2011

We got our BFP on cycle #2, but I was charting for 3 cycles before that to learn about my body.

Paddlefisher · September 2011

1 year and 8 months of "not preventing."

HotChocolate79 · September 2011

4 years and 3 IUI's. But I am myrtle infertile.

cloud9climber · September 2011

3 months with DS and 2 months with this LO. May I suggest you look into using Preseed and the Instead cups (google them) along with a Ovulation Kit. Used these aids both times. GL!

huahualove · September 2011

5 cycles of very activly trying, charting, and using OPKs. It is frustrating when you are doing everything right and it seems like eveyone else gets pregnant without trying. Try to stay positve and best of luck!!!

funkymonkeyohyeahhh · September 2011

1st cycle trying- Ended in miscarriage/chemical pregnancy at 4 weeks 5 days

6th cycle trying- Ended up being an ectopic pregnancy

12th cycle trying- This current pregnancy. FX things continue going well!

It was very frustrating to see the cycles go by after "getting lucky" and conceiving our first try. It took us one full year to get to where we are today.

onetxjewel · September 2011

The first cycle of officially trying (3 weeks after our wedding) but we had thrown caution to the wind the month before...I was charting and using opk's and I was still surprised it happened so quickly.

MeganJames11 · September 2011

It took my husband and I 2 years & 3 months of not using protection before we got PG again after an miscarriage at 10 weeks in 2009! We have went threw using 3 rounds of clomid, being told I could have PCOS, & being told I'm to over weight to get pg! So we finally gave up and not even a month later I went in for a sinus problem & came out with books and papers on how to prepare for baby! I was in complete shock when my doctor came into the room & said congrats your pg! Our first appointment is Sep 29th!

So keep your chin up & soon it will happen for you also GL!!

Thoughts & Prayers are with you!

mrs.gee · September 2011

DS: 7 months of charting.

m/c #1: 3 months of charting + acupuncture.

m/c #2: 1st try after m/c + acupuncture.

This pg: 7 months of charting.

Don't lose faith yet.

ckk8584 · September 2011

11 months.

shannm · September 2011

DS#1 around age 31 - one or two cycles.

LO#2 around age 33/34 - 12 cycles/one year.

RileyM2010 · September 2011

2nd cycle trying with charting. I charted to avoid for 6 years prior.

WaitingOnNo2 · September 2011

DS: 3 months

This pregnancy: first try

mellihall · September 2011

DS took us about 15 months, DS2 first month trying ( Mexico) current pregnancy we were planning to start trying in Nov/Dec and got pregnant in August (holidays again)

Ann429 · September 2011

With my daughter, we tried 6 months, had a miscarriages, then had to try another 6 months.

This time, it took 6 months

And I have perfectly normal cycles and ovulate like clockwork. Depending on your age, you may want to ask your doctor. But you probably just need to keep at it

katcarls · September 2011

Try not to worry about your fertility yet. It can take a perfectly healthy couple up to a year to conceive. I would recommend buying a basal body thermometer and charting using Fertility Friend. That way you can see when you're ovulating and if you're timing sex right.

Vattica · September 2011

#1- 11mos #2- first try (yay karma!)

biblionerd · September 2011

DS- 3 years. This one, 1st month trying (no pp period yet even). Go figure.

shanaynerz · September 2011

This is my first pregnancy and it took pretty much exactly a year. Went off BC in July 2010 and conceived in July 2011. I have been taking Metformin and was not having regular periods (or any at all) but I guess you can still ovulate w/ no period!

executrixie · September 2011

Angelas16:

DS: 3 months

Current pregnancy: first try

Are you charting? Using OPKs? We used OPKs the 2nd time so we could time things perfectly.

Exactly the same. The third month for the first go round, we did 12 days in row surroundring suspected ovulation(the first two months, I think we did 6 days)....we did the same thing the first month this time around.

KRISTA555 · September 2011

Very long story short:

--6 years with my ex, to no avail. Only one pregnancy and that ended in miscarriage.

--Married my awesome current husband and got pregnant after 3 months with Maddie.

--Breastfed and didn't get pregnant because of it until she started to wean at 11 months.

OP- don't lose heart. Definitely chart and do your part... but also don't be afraid to get checked out if you want to.

LoveTravel · September 2011

3 months for each pregnancy.

LilyPotter218 · September 2011

One cycle off BCP to see what my body did, and the second cycle I temped, used OPKs and we got our PFP.

rsrs807 · September 2011

I got pregnant on my 11th cycle - I wa charting the whole time and using OPKs for the last 5 or 6 cycles.

catycombs · September 2011

DD - 3 to 4 cycles

This one - 2 cycles of charting, 1 of guessing. So, 3.

mbcgirlie14 · September 2011

10 months for us.

102503Natalie · September 2011

First pregnancy: 9 months of trying

This pregnancy: Oops (happened during one moment of insanity when we were like, eh, let's just throw caution to the wind just this once - well, it happened)

pinkmoonlight · September 2011

With DD it took 8 months of trying. This time 1 try.

BigAppleBiggerBelly · September 2011

One afternoon of post-boozy-brunch sexy time. Surprise.

washyourhandsplease · September 2011

The first time, it took less than a month, but we were not actually trying. I also had a miscarriage later.

This time about six months.

MTAtlanta · September 2011

Right away - no way we would have had such quick success wihtout reading Taking Charge of Your Fertility and using the fertility friend website. It's amazing how our bodies work, and how little we are taught about it in school/sex ed.

Very very highly recommend!!!!!

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