Fertile Talk

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As we know, the journey to parenthood can often be a rollercoaster. You have days of excitement and elation, in addition to those of disappointment and uncertainty. Let's travel this wonderful journey together and make some new friends along the way!

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  • Current research and news related to fertility and TTC (trying to conceive)
  • TTC thoughts and discussions
  • Some TTC and fertility jokes and stories…just for fun!

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Implantation Bleeding

 
 
If you are TTC (trying to conceive), you are most likely paying close attention to the changes in your body throughout your cycle.  It is often small changes such as sore breasts or abdominal twinges that give us a gut feeling that we may be pregnant, even before the pregnancy test confirms it for us.
 

Flame Resistant Chemicals and Fertility

 

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Medication and Fertility

Could the medication that you are taking be the reason for why you have not gotten pregnant? 
 

Acupuncture for Men

You have probably noticed that acupuncture has become popular among women who are struggling with fertility related issues. But did you know that acupuncture is also helpful for men as well?
 

Male Infertility Resource

If you have been searching for a wonderful infertility resource for men, the website below is just what you are looking for! It has many articles especially for men, a mini-community for men to ask questions and find support and great links for finding out more about specific male fertility related issues!

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Fertility Mad Libs

Do you remember Mad Libs?  I used to love them!  Check out this fertility related Mad Lib from the blog, Busted Plumbing.  Definitely some lighthearted fertility fun!
 

http://www.bustedplumbing.com/2010/01/trying-something-new-busted-libs.html
 

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TTC and Softcups

Can Softcups help you become pregnant?
 
Up until now most women have only used Softcups during their menstrual cycle. But Softcups are quickly becoming popular in the world of TTC (trying to conceive) as well!
 
After sex, women insert a cup to help prevent any sperm from getting away. The thinking is that by trapping the sperm close to the cervix, it has a better chance of making it to the finish line!
 
Just another trick you many want to add to your TTC tool box!

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My Temperature Hasn’t Dropped, Could I Be Pregnant?

Yes! If you have been tracking your morning temperatures as part of your TTC (trying to conceive) plan, you have probably noticed that your temperature increases right after you ovulate.  This increase in temperature is because of the higher levels of progesterone present in the body after ovulation has occurred. After the progesterone levels fall again, so does your temperature.

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TTC Yoga Poses

Many women have now turned to yoga as a way to help manage the stress of TTC (trying to conceive). There are even yoga classes that are designed specifically for the TTC’er!  5 of the poses that are most often used during these classes are the butterfly pose, squat pose, pigeon pose, simple twist and pelvic tilt. If you are interested in trying them out at home, here is a little bit more about each pose.

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A Shocking New Treatment for ED

 
 
According to a new study conducted by the Medical Centre in Haifa, Israel, there may eventually be a new treatment option for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction. 

 

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Note that you are most likely to get pregnant if you time your lovemaking to occur on the days right before - and on - your ovulation date. Keep in mind that the projected ovulation date above is simply a “best guess” estimate based on your cycle date information. The most accurate way to pinpoint your most fertile time is through the use of urine-based ovulation tests or with a fertility monitor. We have partnered with Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com, the Internet’s leading supplier of preconception products since 2001, to offer low-cost, FDA-approved pregnancy and ovulation tests – with free same-day shipping.

 

Now that you’ve calculated your ovulation date using our ovulation calculator, we have a number of other helpful tools you can use to help increase your chances of conceiving.

 

  • Create your own personalized ovulation calendar! You can even provide an email address so that you receive email alerts of your most fertile days, when you can begin testing for pregnancy, and more.
     

  • Create your own personalized fertility chart! This is a highly accurate way to pinpoint your ovulation date that relies primarily on basal temperature charting. (Visit Early-Pregnancy-Tests.com for an accurate, inexpensive basal thermometer.)
     

  • Connect with others at our online community! If you have questions about trying-to-conceive – or if you just want to vent a bit – we have a wonderful, vibrant community of people who’d just love to hear from you.

Find your most fertile time.
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