Me and my partner have been trying to conceive our first child for about 5 months now ( May not sound a lot to some ) but I've done everything by the book ie healthy eating, non smoking or drinking, regular sex whether I'm ovulating or not and still my period comes, am I just over worrying and just carry on trying or is there something I can do to help me conceive? I am so heart broken as I see all these people having babies without a problem what can I do? 
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ameeey123 · 15/08/2015 19:51
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15/08/2015 20:10
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LastOneDancing ·
15/08/2015 21:56
Get your DH to take zinc and if you want you could try an ovulation predictor kit (millions of cheap tests on amazon).
As PP said it's hard to get pregnant even when you're doing it all by the book. Its very frustrating! Good luck for this cycle 
MummyBex1985 ·
15/08/2015 22:12
Hi ameeey
I totally feel your frustration. It doesn't matter what's considered "normal" in terms of time - five months feels like forever when you see people around who get pregnant without even trying.
Statistically most couples conceive within a year, so just aim for that, as hard as it is. You have my sympathy 
Orangeisthenewbanana ·
15/08/2015 22:38
for you. It took us 6 weeks to conceive DD and then 8 months to conceive DC2. Some of the worst months of my life - I had friends/acquaintances announcing pregnancies left, right and centre. Did everything "by the book" and simply did not understand why it wasn't happening.
Every month does feel like forever when you're ttc. I read somewhere at the time that 92% of couples conceive within 12 months and 95% within 18-24 months which kept me going. You will get there!
Figster ·
15/08/2015 22:46
Me too 
Ds was conceived in 6 weeks when I was 30 been ttc since Jan with No luck I'll be 35 in a couple months and bricking it.
It's soooo hard to not let it get to you gp doesn't want to know for 12 months and I feel utterly hopeless and then angry with myself about how I'm feeling about it
ameeey123 ·
15/08/2015 23:29
Thank you everyone for the advice, for those asking I am 28 and I'm glad I'm not the only one out there struggling and I feel for the ones who have been at it longer, we will all get there in the end I guess thanks again for the lovely advice
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smellsofelderberries ·
17/08/2015 10:51
I understand where you are coming from completely as we have also been trying for 5 months. I suffer from anxiety and while I know 5 months isn't a very long time and I know it can take up to a year (though I think that statistic is for people who are more NTNP rather than having timed intercourse) I really struggled for the first few months. I don't have any advice except to give yourself the maximum opportunity every cycle by using OPKs and going easy on the alcohol, caffeine and junk food, and if you think something is wrong, go and talk to your GP. When I have my bad days I also found it helpful to tell myself 'I will probably have a baby in 18 months time' because statistically, we will 
smellsofelderberries ·
17/08/2015 10:52
And YY to fairylea. I have just found out I have V high prolactin levels (though still ovulate and have regular cycles ) so if something feels 'off' then do go to the Dr.
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