re: Q: Keeping TTC Fun?

Really, really bad advice on this.  IF you are serious about understand your fetility and understanding how BBT's work,  you need to keep the thermometer in your bedroom, as you have to temp before you get up.  If you have been TTC under 6 months and are young, go with the flow.  IF you are over 30, have been TTC for 6 months + RUN AWAY from this advice and get thee to TTTC and we'll set you straight!!

Posted by BrahimBride    Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:14 AM

re: Q: Keeping TTC Fun?

good feedback... our attempt at humor came off wrong :)

see our tweak

Posted by Paula K    Tuesday, May 08, 2007 9:19 AM

re: Q: Keeping TTC Fun?

Not to state the obvious, but there are only a few days during your cycle when you can even get pg.  It seems to me that if you know when those days are, whether by using an opk or charting, you won't have to wear yourself and your husband out for weeks at a time!

Posted by n&bcarlson    Monday, December 31, 2007 4:56 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC Fun?

Although my DH knew I was charting, I never told him when I was o'ing so there was never any pressure. To him, I was just taking control.  

Posted by ShaePWilliams    Monday, January 21, 2008 2:11 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

My DH and I talked a lot about "details" before TTC - temps, ovulating, positions, etc. - all the clinical and technical stuff.  We got all the "business" out over dinner weeks before starting TTC.  I then kept all the "details" to myself, so it felt much more natural then talking about what days we had to "get to business", we kept things fun.  I wanted him to feel relaxed and neither one of us wanted it to feel like work.

Posted by Anonymous    Monday, June 09, 2008 6:21 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

If the man is taking Lexapro, can that affect chances of conceiving?

Posted by KellyLuzier    Sunday, October 26, 2008 7:18 AM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

We have only been TTC since 3 months now but we always like to spice things up.  A friend told us about a book called 101 Nights of Great Sex.  You can get it at most books stores.  Each page is either specifically for the man or woman and the page is sealed so only that person can look at it.  It changes up nights and just makes things interesting.  My friend said it kept things fun and interesting, and in no time she was pregnant.  We got the book and are going to start it, hopefully I'll have an answer on if the book helps or not!!! In any case, it should be fun trying!

Posted by jacse007    Thursday, January 22, 2009 1:23 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

Is it me or are people taking TTC to seriously??? It shouldn't become a chore! If it becomes a chore who wants to follow through with it! You will become pregnant when the time is right! Have fun with it and don't take it to seriously or you and your spouse will just end up unhappy!

Posted by mrscheezy    Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:00 AM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

I think people are taking ttc too seriously, and I'm one of them. I read a good line in a book (might have been Taking Charge of Your Fertility, not sure) that ttc is the first time a woman realizes she can't control everything and that for me is the biggest motivator in taking this all so seriously. I don't know how to let things happen and I think a lot of women feel like that. So, yes, we shouldn't take it so seriously but most of us can't help ourselves.

Posted by CrysW08    Thursday, February 12, 2009 12:40 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

Im with CrysW08! I hate not being able to control this. Especially since we got pregnant as soon as I came off the pill then miscarried 7weeks in. We also went on vacation and nothing. The stress is awful because it's not just what you put on you but what others (i.e. In-laws). I need a way to relax and think of nothing to do with babies. It's only been 3 months in TTC but Im stressed!!!!

Posted by C+D=3    Thursday, February 12, 2009 11:27 PM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

The best advice- RELAX!  Everyone I know that was healthy and within a safe age range to cncv finally got pregnant once they stopped focusing on it!  The stress really can affect the outcome, so just sit back, enjoy the time together and when u least expect it, it will happen for u :)

Posted by elk571    Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:15 AM

re: Q: Keeping TTC fun?

I love when people tell you to RELAX! If you have EVER had trouble TTC you would never tell someone that. Because it's all you think about even if you don't want to. The best way to RELAX when TTC is get help. If you have been TTC more than 6 months or so, go to the Dr. That's what they are there for. The doc can tell you if there really is something keeping you from concving or not. And if there is, then they can give you a plan. Don't go through TTC troubles alone.

Posted by weneliza    Thursday, April 30, 2009 10:03 AM