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Mumsnet users share their experiences of trying to conceive with Proceive

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EllieMumsnet · 16/07/2018 14:39

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Trying to conceive can be straightforward for some and a struggle for others. From deciding to start the process of trying to conceive to the emotions that surround the journey, it can feel like quite an overwhelming time. Proceive would love to hear your experiences of trying to conceive and how the TTC chat came about with your significant other.

Here’s what Proceive has to say: “Embarking on the TTC journey is emotive for many people and for many different reasons, we are keen to know what emotions were stirred up when you and your partner decided it was time to start trying for a baby. We know the average time for a couple to conceive is 12 months but we want to hear from you and find out about your experiences and feelings around this time in your life.”

What were your expectations of trying to conceive and how did they compare with the reality? What changes did you make, for example around your lifestyle or diet, when you decided to try to conceive? How did you and your partner agree to start trying to conceive? Or did you find that when you stopped trying, it just happened?

Whatever your experiences of trying to conceive, share them on the thread below to be entered into a prize draw where one MNer will win a £300 voucher of their choice (from a list).

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Mumsnet users share their experiences of trying to conceive with Proceive
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kkhimji · 29/07/2018 22:35

always plan

Pmliu · 29/07/2018 23:24

I seem to fall pregnant quite easily, I fell pregnant quite quickly after I got married and then the other 2 just followed very quickly over a year half after & then the youngest one a year later, I now have a 2, 3 & 5 yr old, all girls

mollymoo818 · 30/07/2018 15:34

We were so lucky with conceiving. In fact we weren't even trying with the first one. After reading about how difficult some people find it I am so grateful that it was never a problem for us and I feel so sorry for those people desperate for a baby who have trouble with it.

CatherineV · 30/07/2018 16:49

I was lucky and had no issues with this, but I think this is a good topic for the people who are in need of some help, well done forumites

Ikea1234 · 30/07/2018 20:22

Despite thinking I might have to wait to conceive, and Hubster having been told he would never have children due to long standing health issues as a child, in the words of my my midwife, all he had to do was hang his trousers on the end of the bed....! Feel blessed and fortunate to not have had the anxiety and stress others go through when trying to conceive.

runkaterun · 30/07/2018 22:05

Explained to oh that it might not be possible. That it could take a long time and lots of 'practise '....

Our first is a honeymoon baby!

veegstez · 31/07/2018 09:39

I've been trying for over a year. Haven't conceived yet so we're going to go to the GP in October/November if it hasn't happened by then. I hope it happens naturally before then!

Shesawinner1989 · 31/07/2018 15:54

Stopped taking the pill and a few extra cuddles a week made it happen for us

chocolateaddicted · 31/07/2018 21:08

We have been ttc since March 2015. Nothing has occurred since and we have been through parts of the fertility investigations. We have reached the end of the journey now and are saving to go private for the next steps. I have had surgery for endometriosis and a hycosy, tried medication and changed my diet. I'm now caffeine, alcohol, dairy and sugar free on the recommendation of health advisories. We have also tried acupuncture, reiki, yoga, meditation, witchcraft and prayers. Nothing is happening for us and we are at the end of the line.

AlliKaneErikson · 31/07/2018 22:39

Unfortunately for us, the road to conception was a long one. We decided about 6 moths after getting married that we wanted to ttc, but it was almost 5 years before our baby was born. We went through a long period of infertility follows by fertility treatment and then 2 miscarriages before a successful round of IVF. It really was gruelling but absolutely worth it!! We used all of the kits available, such as ovulation predictors, took lots of vitamins etc but it was just never going to happen for me naturally.

Saulite555 · 31/07/2018 23:04

Hello!
Please advise me!
I am 8 days late and all the signs of pregnanct( I think )
Done like 5 test including Clear blue digital one last night and negative
Helpppp

dwerry · 01/08/2018 07:39

I was very lucky, no problems conceiving.

strawberrisc · 01/08/2018 12:36

I decided that DP at the time (we had been together for many years) was NEVER going to be ready because he spent years and years qualifying in his field and said we'd try after that. I did love him and thought he loved me. I convinced him to try and we fell pregnant straight away. Despite the fact we are not together anymore he is a great Dad and it's the best thing we ever did.

ncullinane · 01/08/2018 14:24

I actually conceived a lot quicker than I imagined we would, after being on the pill for years i got pregnant within a month of trying. I feel very fortunate to have conceived so easily three times now.

rejcomp · 01/08/2018 18:08

Always tried to avoid it myself..

Elliejojo · 01/08/2018 20:34

I thought it would take a long time to conceive, turns out we were fortunate to be both very fertile and it happened nearly straight away each time.

sofieellis · 01/08/2018 21:47

We tried for a couple of years to get pregnant with no luck. We were referred to a fertility clinic and found out I was pregnant a few days before the appointment.
We cancelled the appointment, but I miscarried at 12 weeks.
We were given an emergency appointment, but found out I was pregnant a few days before the appointment again. This time things worked out and we had twins.
We presumed we would have to try for ages again for our 3rd child, but I got pregnant the second month that we tried.

VanellopeVonSchweetz99 · 01/08/2018 23:54

DC1 = 11 cycles. As soon as I got ovulation test: BAM, success. I ovulated much earlier than I thought.
DC2 = 2 cycles with ovulation tests. Smile

JudgeRulesNutterButter · 02/08/2018 08:01

Having to have normal periods was a huge PITA. I’m lucky enough to have got pregnant easily twice but the irregular periods, flooding etc while we waited was an irritation I’d enjoyed being without.

FireflyGirl · 02/08/2018 08:10

We decided no time would be ideal, so I came off the pill in October and we stopped preventing. I used an app to track my periods (I didn't have any on the pill) and we were pregnant by the February. It ended in MMC in the April, we used contraceptives in the May and I was pregnant again by June.

I know we were very lucky, though. My sister was trying for 18 months.

Gemmerrr · 02/08/2018 10:45

We managed to conceive first time, it really surprised the both of us as we were expecting it to take some time.

jazzitup · 02/08/2018 11:18

Used a half bottle of Vodka and a sexy film lol.

littlemonkeyz · 02/08/2018 12:04

We tried for about a year. In the end we gave up but literally the second I got pregnant, I knew straight away. I'm an older mum so I never had any expectations of getting pregnant quickly.

katieskatie82 · 02/08/2018 13:00

luckily i had no problems conceiving at all. It happened so quickly. I came off the pill and the month after i was pregnant. Its good that there are so many products on the market to help people that want to speed the process up though x

user1495807524 · 02/08/2018 18:27

Used an ovulation app and a vibrator