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Conception

When's the best time to get pregnant? Use our interactive ovulation calculator to work out when you're most fertile and most likely to conceive.

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Ttc and need tips, the accidental way isn't happening.

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shandybass · 06/01/2011 15:19

Hi. I have been looking around for advice here and realise there is a wealth of knowledge here, but I'm newish to the site and I don't understand all the terms especially around conception.

I've got two dcs and would like no 3. Both dcs took a while to conceive and I've had 2 mc in-between. But I'm a bit paranoid and I don't like to plan ttc too much, but as I'm 40 and would like no 3, I think I need some help to increase my chances!

So wise mumsnet. I've just started my period when is the best time for conception, tips etc. I'm also keen to have a boy so any old wives tales about that I'm willing to try although of course I'll be ecstatic with whatever I get so don't all jump down my throat about being choosy.

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DrSeuss · 06/01/2011 18:54

Check out fertilityfriend.com for advice in general and ingender.com for "gender swaying" although some of the women on there are frankly barking/desperate and will try ANYTHING!
Also, read
www.amazon.co.uk/Choose-Sex-Your-Baby-Natural/dp/074753313X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1294339548&sr=1-1
I did, followed some of the advice (the diet was all but impossible)and was told last Friday that my DD is on her way! Ingender will recommend some supplements including agnus castus and you will need pee sticks for ovulation. Both of these are far cheaper on ebay. The cheap and cheerful ones from China work fine and the ones in Boots cost the earth. You also need a basal thermometer (ebay again)and either cycle charts or use fertility friend's online version which even tells you when you ovulate based on the data. If you're feeling brave, some say douching works. According to the book, you do the baby thing on ovulation for a boy, several days in advance for a girl because boy sperm are faster but less durable (big surprise!) and girlie sperm are slower but last longer!
Good luck. Do please message me/FB me to tell me what happens.