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Q: Baby Baby !!!

asked by: AMAZINGSTAR on November 24th, 2003

Experienced User

Hi there,
i wondered if anyone could answer some questions for me,me and my partner have been trying to conceive for four months now.We are both in our early twenties this is our fourth month of trying and so far no luck yet.Anyway this month we have tryed to have intercourse on the days I am supposed to be most "fertile" but I must add my cycles are 35-40dys long.Anyway I wanted to know a few answers to some questions.Firstly I am a fitness instructor so I have to keep fit,i wouldnt say I do extreme amounts of exercise though just enough to keep me fit.I try and watch what I eat,i rarely drink alcohol and I dont smoke.But my partner smokes canabis from time to time,dont get me wrong he is not some kind of drug dealer or anything.But him smoking this,would it effect our chances? He is eats well,he doesnt drink but does occasionally smoke a cigarette or canabis?
Im staring to get worried that maybe ther is something wrong with me.I did come off the pill but that was 10months ago would that effect things? Would my exercise effect things? My period isnt due for another week but im feeling so anxious but at the same time think I will be dissaponted again this month.Some people say they "know" they are pregnant because they feel different,well I dont.Just very tired.
Any advice?

Replies(5)

jane

replied on November 26th, 2003

New User

Ttc

I would not be too worried right now 4 months is not long..They usually say if not pg after a year of trying then go see your Dr..

snuggles

replied on January 7th, 2004

New User

When I came off the pill it took me 2 years to get prego and that was trying everyday but you may be different. The pill stays in your system for a while. By the way cannibus would not affect it I don't think because of the fact most unwanted pregnacies happen that way. Wink

ladybug2004

replied on January 7th, 2004

Experienced User

I also have long periods and have been trying to have a baby for three years now.I have been having my period around cycle day 33 for the past two months so I guess it is a lil better.I have always had weird ones but I do have a 22 yr pld son from my frst marriage so it can happen.

littlehunybunny

replied on April 16th, 2004

Active User, very eHealthy

Just Sit Back And Enjoy Things

First off, too many of you woman are trying to hard. Please don't get upset with me, but I just watch many woman try and try and get no where, and then they stop trying and bamb a baby comes. The saying goes "a watched pot never boils" well that saying fits right into this little problem. I tried conceaving and it didn't happen, I didn't like how it felt being disapointed, so I chose not to think about it at all. I figured if its going to happen, it will happen, and it did. Just sit back, relax and enjoy your sex life. Don't make it out to be a chore having a baby. The harder you try the more your body shuts down to having it. The stress of trying os hard is often the problem. I know this is eaiser said then done because so many of you want to have babys. But please try not to think about it so much. It will happen when you least expect it. Good luck to everyone, lots of baby dust to you all!!!

Stacey
due november 18th with my first baby

Teenytoona

replied on April 30th, 2004

Experienced User

Fyi

Just a little fyi. If your periods are, in fact, 35-40 days long, then you most likely ovulate around day 21-26 or so. If you're still shooting for the "standard" day 10-14 "fertile phase" you're missing the mark.

You see, there are two phases in your period - the phase between day one of your period and ovulation will vary widely (for me it can get to be at least a month long!). The second phase between ovulation and your first period day is pretty much 14 days (very little fluctuation there). Your best bet is to take a typical cycle (if you're regular) and count backwards 14 days to get an idea of your ovulation time. Also it can't hurt to chart and take your temperature and or check your cervical mucus daily. Check out taking charge of your fertility by toni werschler ( I never quite get her name spelling right). Arm yourself with knowledge. Four months is no big worry when it comes to not being able to conceive, really.

And like the previous person says - don't make it a chore - remember sex is fun!!

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