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pampampamela · 2026-05-18T20:03:01+00:00

Shamelessly posting in aibu, I know I'm not being unreasonable to ask but PLEASE tell me what finally helped you get pregnant?

DramaAlpaca · 18/05/2026 21:32

After almost a year of trying, decided 'sod it' and put down deposits on two expensive exotic holidays. Got pregnant the following month, and had to cancel both of them.

It opened the floodgates because I conceived DC2 immediately we started trying, while still breastfeeding DC1. DC3 took about four months I think.

SaltyCara · 18/05/2026 21:31

Not tracking anything but having sex every 2-3 days so there were always live sperm waiting to fertilise an egg if released. Apparently more often than that doesn't increase chances.

Livpool · 18/05/2026 21:30

I hate saying this as it sounds like such a cliche BUT we had been trying for 2 years, went to GP and had been referred to fertility clinic. We relaxed and stopped actively trying over Christmas . Two days before our appointment at fertility clinic in January I found out I was pregnant! Working it out DS was conceived around New Year’s Eve, when we both got extremely pissed!

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pampampamela · 18/05/2026 21:26

Funparsnip · 18/05/2026 21:14

https://www.boots.com/boots-allinone-max-strength-cold-and-flu-relief-capsules-16-capsules-10146983?srsltid=AfmBOorEBIRpRxMaW0-ry_zlg8kiLCXjZxaB88bE-xrcjMOHPVxmm50C

I know it sounds mad but I swear it was these! A friend told me to try them cus there’s been studies done on how one of the ingredients (thing it’s the one beginning with g) can help you conceive and at that point I was desperate! Had been trying for 3 years and nothing, took these and got pregnant xx

Ooooh wow!!!! Will have a look!

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pampampamela · 18/05/2026 21:25

Blueuggboots · 18/05/2026 21:23

I went to see Michael buble in concert….thats what I put it down to anyway….🤣🤣🤣

HAHAHA 'Alexa play Michael Buble...'

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pampampamela · 18/05/2026 21:25

RampantIvy · 18/05/2026 21:12

Reflexology.

Been for a session this month! Glad to hear it actually worked for someone!

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Blueuggboots · 18/05/2026 21:23

I went to see Michael buble in concert….thats what I put it down to anyway….🤣🤣🤣

3678194b · 18/05/2026 21:23

After the event, lying down sticking legs in air and 'cycling' yes I know that sounds ridiculous but I read about it and it really did work!!!

NotSoShyShirley · 18/05/2026 21:22

Husband, after years of trying, gave up caffeine for reasons unrelated to any fertility issues, and I became pregnant within 4 weeks. He told a friend at work in the same situation, His wife is also pregnant, within weeks after stopping all caffeine.

Sunisgettinganewhaton · 18/05/2026 21:22

I was ttc at 42..
Gave up coffee.
Gave up fizzy drinks.
Ate lots of greens
No meat.
Took folic acid.
Used Conceive Plus.
Got a positive pregnancy test on month 3..
We also moved house (stress!).
And had a quickie in the new house!! And a shower straight after.. No lying with legs up!! Was very shocked I was pregnant!

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 18/05/2026 21:22

Stopped using the flo app.

I was 10 days after my 'fertile' period, zero chance of pregnancy apparently. We had a normal go and voila 🤣

Moonkittens · 18/05/2026 21:22

IVF! No amount of holidays or relaxing helped us sadly. I hope it happens for you x

StormGazing · 18/05/2026 21:21

Funparsnip · 18/05/2026 21:14

https://www.boots.com/boots-allinone-max-strength-cold-and-flu-relief-capsules-16-capsules-10146983?srsltid=AfmBOorEBIRpRxMaW0-ry_zlg8kiLCXjZxaB88bE-xrcjMOHPVxmm50C

I know it sounds mad but I swear it was these! A friend told me to try them cus there’s been studies done on how one of the ingredients (thing it’s the one beginning with g) can help you conceive and at that point I was desperate! Had been trying for 3 years and nothing, took these and got pregnant xx

Guaifenesin! It’s in some cough expectorants … meant to help your CM!
I found agnus castus was good, and losing a bit of weight if a bit over, or putting on a bit of underweight. Oestrogen resides in fat so it can help adjust the balance.
both times I conceived my children I also was distracted, first one with Christmas, second one with a new job … I also hate that ‘relax’ squad but it’s certainly good to have your mind on something else
good luck!

GolfingGoddess · 18/05/2026 21:19

Husband stopped drinking, reduced cycling, and started having cooler baths / showers. Could have been a coincidence, but he made the changes after a year of trying and we conceived quickly after that.

Thingsthatgo · 18/05/2026 21:19

SMEP worked for us. I basically got pregnant every time we followed SMEP, but they didn’t all stick.

FettleOfKish · 18/05/2026 21:17

I turned 40

3 years of regular sex with no contraception. Wrote it off as a bad job. Booked a big post birthday holiday to Asia, spent it eating plain Pringles and plain pasta.

StrawberriesandBrylcream · 18/05/2026 21:17

Low dose progesterone for luteal issues, a consistent coq10 intake, male fertility supplements and a "fertility lubricant" were all part of our regime along with ovulation tests and bbt tracking

pinkpantz · 18/05/2026 21:16

Relaxing about TTC! We were trying non stop for a year, read all the tips, changed diet, tracked cycles etc..
I eventually gave up obsessing about it, we had a few boozy date nights and fell pregnant!

Outwiththenorm · 18/05/2026 21:15

Actually tracking my cycle rather than just waiting for it to happen. Did the deed twice that week and it worked.

OneNaiceSnail · 18/05/2026 21:15

After 10 years of trying we gave up, went on holiday and took lots of drugs (no I’m not an addict and haven’t had them since) and I fell pregnant that week. So I recommend copious amounts of gin and mdma

Glitter0 · 18/05/2026 21:15

Both times it was on or just after a holiday. And that was after many rounds of IVF. So another one for the annoying ‘relax and it happens’ group!

littlecreeature · 18/05/2026 21:15

IVF. Both times. Nothing else ever, ever worked. Reason was never found.

Tellmetomorrow57 · 18/05/2026 21:15

Regular sex (every two days)

Loosing weight- healthy diet, regular exercise

Knowing IVF was coming (I also hate the relax brigade and everyone who's commented on this since)

Four years of trying, lots of tears, but my husband never gave up hope.

Due in three weeks 💕

Ps: Also giving up up caffeine and alcohol (apart from occasional treats)

Funparsnip · 18/05/2026 21:14

https://www.boots.com/boots-allinone-max-strength-cold-and-flu-relief-capsules-16-capsules-10146983?srsltid=AfmBOorEBIRpRxMaW0-ry_zlg8kiLCXjZxaB88bE-xrcjMOHPVxmm50C

I know it sounds mad but I swear it was these! A friend told me to try them cus there’s been studies done on how one of the ingredients (thing it’s the one beginning with g) can help you conceive and at that point I was desperate! Had been trying for 3 years and nothing, took these and got pregnant xx

Jinglejinglejingle7 · 18/05/2026 21:14

Conceive Plus