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I Can't Wait!! Posted: 09-24-07 15:06pm
Lol! I am so impatient. How do you guys
keep yourselves from thinking about
getting pregnant every second? Maybe it's
just b/c we JUST started trying, but I
can't seem to think about anything else
these days. I know it's not good to obsess
over it, so I'm trying my best to keep my
cool and just go with the flow...In the
meantime, do you guys have any tips on
increasing the odds? I'm always reading
these weird little things that are
supposed to boost your fertility (i.e.
drink green tea, etc.) but I'm not sure of
their validity, ya know? I'm already
taking prenatals, in hopes that they'll
help my body get ready.
Also, I've seen a couple of you guys
mention your "charts"...not to sound like
a total fool, but what is that? Do you
just chart your ovulation? If so, how do
you go about doing so? I feel like I need
to get a better idea of what's going on
with my body when.
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mc4ever02
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Posted: 09-24-07 15:37pm
I'll start with the charting. We are
referring to our bbt (basal body temp)
charts. You basically take your temp at
the same time every morning with a bbt
thermometer. It is a wonderful and
priceless tool when it comes to figuring
out what your body is doing. We all (?)
use fertilityfriend.com. You can use them
for free (I pay for the VIP upgrade) and
they give you a tutorial before you start
so you know what your doing and what your
looking at. I HIGHLY suggest it!
Now, for what I do to take my mind off
things....that is a great question! I
don't.
Honestly, I'm either working or thinking
about it. That's pretty much it during the
day. At night, dh helps me think of other
things, but my mind still goes there
often. I suggest a hobby or reading or
gardening. Shopping doesn't work for me. I
always think 'if I get pregnant, this wont
fit long.' Or I end up in the baby
section.
There are alot of things out there that
will help with different aspects of ttc.
The Green tea helps with your cm,
especially if you lack or have little
ewcm. Other herbs and supplements help
with either the first or second part of
your cycle. If you know what you want to
work on, we might be able to help more.
(this is were temping helps so much).
Honestly, I'm either working or thinking
about it. That's pretty much it during the
day. At night, dh helps me think of other
things, but my mind still goes there
often. I suggest a hobby or reading or
gardening. Shopping doesn't work for me. I
always think 'if I get pregnant, this wont
fit long.' Or I end up in the baby
section. 
