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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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Right, I know I could google, but...

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 29/09/2013 20:50

... Mumsnet is so much more fun

About to ttc #2. DS was a surprise so I've never actually ttc before. What do I need to know? (Apart from the obvious!)

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Ilovemydogandmydoglovesme · 29/09/2013 20:51

Quality not quantity. Lots of sex is obviously fun but you'll wear the sperm out!

Have fun!

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 29/09/2013 20:54

Wear the sperm out?! Seriously?

(See - this is why I asked on here. I could not ask google that!)

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allchatnicknamesgone · 29/09/2013 21:24

I'm not sure that is strictly true....I had the same thoughts and read a lot of the same literature that says a man with healthy sperm only needs 24 hrs to restock (I think it may have been the baby centre website). It is better to have regular sex because then sperm is replenished. Saving it up is not a good idea if you only plan to have sex when you ovulate.
I'm sure just by reading all the threads on here you will gain a wealth of knowledge....hope it DS2 happens quickly for you.

RaRaZ · 29/09/2013 21:37

As above: unless you know that your DP has a low sperm count, daily sex shouldn't be an issue. Also, be as healthy as you can

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 29/09/2013 21:54

Hm... as healthy as I can? So I should put the prosecco back in the fridge?

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allchatnicknamesgone · 29/09/2013 22:42

I can't give up wine completely, but I'm definitely trying to stick to one glass instead of 2. I'm trying to drink more water too as I think that is the one healthy thing that is easy to do, but easy to miss. Also, water keeps you hydrated and can actually help your cm therefore making it easier for you to notice any changes during the month. I'd say being aware of cm is quite an easy starter if you are about to TTC.

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 29/09/2013 23:26

See? I'm clueless. Just had to Google cm

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RaRaZ · 30/09/2013 07:23

Lol . Might as well get rid of any squeamishness now cos checking it is one of your best 'tools'!

allchatnicknamesgone · 30/09/2013 10:10

Ha! I did too when I first came on here. I think only those TTC learn about these things because we want to give ourselves the best possible chance. I'm trying for no 2 and no1 just 'happened' and yet I only have learnt this stuff this time round.

allchatnicknamesgone · 30/09/2013 10:14

Read this. Someone else posted it and its really helpful when it comes to the old CM! If you really want to gross yourself out too, if you hit images on google you can see samples of CM!

forum.prideangel.com/default.aspx?g=posts&t=537

Ilovemydogandmydoglovesme · 30/09/2013 12:27

Well when we were first trying and had had no luck after six months our doctor told us to limit it to every other day to give dh a chance to replenish.

allchatnicknamesgone · 30/09/2013 12:29

yep, but every other day through cycle is still very regular sex I think...I think it also depends on ages...

RaRaZ · 30/09/2013 12:40

Yeah it does. Usually men in their 20s replenish quicker than men in their 40s. I think general fitness and health affects it too. And you have to remember that a greater number of sperm doesn't mean a higher quality of sperm....

Writerwannabe83 · 30/09/2013 12:43

I don't know how anyone manages to do it every other day

Me and DH are only 30 and it still sounds exhausting

MissGarth · 30/09/2013 12:46

There is the sperm meets egg plan here that I know a lot of people have found useful on here

allchatnicknamesgone · 30/09/2013 13:03

Thx Miss Garth - I actually pulled a face when reading that! LOL. Who on earth manages that? I'm on CD 12 and I've only managed once so far this cycle. Going to crack the whip tonight and ramp it up to at least every other day.
Any energy suggestions apart from Berocca which is becoming addictive in our house!?

RaRaZ · 30/09/2013 21:11

Really?! We do it most days just for fun before we even start to think about the 'extras' for ttc.... Is my sex drive weirdly high??

allchatnicknamesgone · 30/09/2013 22:00

Er ...... I would call that a high sex drive and stamina :) I suppose maybe the length of time you've been together plays a part too. Good on you though!!

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ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged · 30/09/2013 22:55

Well this has moved on

Thanks for the links. I will check them out.

Vitamin B is good for energy allchat

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SoMuchFruit · 01/10/2013 06:46

ATruth I had to go and look at the pictures (eeeuw) of EWCM to check I was looking at the right thing! Totally clueless, even though I have a DS! He was very easy to conceive, I feel this time it is going to be different

RaRa - you are not alone! I have been DTD eod this month too, which while a bit more than usual hasn't been difficult and has been great fun actually. Before ttc it was about 2 to 3 x a week but avoiding actual DTD 'that' week.

I'm the one who was letting down the side on Sun/Mon though. I think I've screwed up. Was totally exhausted Sun night (should have been a DTD) and also last night. Was asleep on the sofa by 8.30pm. Bugger.

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