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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).

If you would like to be in with the chance of winning 3 months worth of Proceive, then please click here

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Mumsnet users share their experiences of trying to conceive with Proceive
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Summerdays2014 · 06/08/2018 11:48

It took longer than I though, about 9 months in total. I became slightly obsessed by the end and dread to think how much money I spent on ovulation test, early response pregnancy tests, specialist vitamins, books etc...

emmav6 · 06/08/2018 12:52

we were very lucky, i get ovulation pains so we were able to get pregnant within a couple of months each time x

Leanfun · 06/08/2018 15:39

First one as after having a course of antibiotics. The other two no problems at all.

broughton100 · 06/08/2018 17:40

First time easy, straight away.Then a miscarriage , then 2 years trying, tracking ovulation etc. It was stressful and mechanical after a while. Just as we had given up of course it happened. Then back to trying to avoid getting pregnant!

molly57 · 06/08/2018 20:10

I was lucky enough not to have any problems at all.

cathryn1 · 06/08/2018 21:29

we read up on being on the pill for over 10 years, read stories about it taking over a year to get out your system etc, we was pregnant within one month so lucky so blessed

clarabella12 · 06/08/2018 23:15

we really struggled conceiving until I booked a theme park break i couldn't be pregnant for and that month found out it worked. a colleague gave me the tip as she said I thought about it too much.... I laughed it off but thought why not, I've tried everything else and it did work.

slbhill42 · 07/08/2018 22:25

I tried very hard not to let the stress get to me, to think "if it happens then it happens". I was so successful that I was gobsmacked when it actually did happen lol

PorridgeAgainAbney · 09/08/2018 20:29

We weren't really organised enough to put too much planning into it as I'd had two miscarriages when we weren't really trying so I didn't want it to become pressured when I was pretty pessimistic about our chances anyway. We did both take a multi-vitamin, DH almost gave up smoking, we both ate healthily anyway but just made a couple of adjustments like swapping to decaf.

We 'tried' without admitting we were really trying for about 6 months. Then on a weekend away (during which I did a 20 mile bike ride and drank 3 pints of cider) we conceived!

purplepandas · 11/08/2018 18:48

We tried this (or similar) and found it helpful.

Highfever · 11/08/2018 22:41

I didn't expect to have issues TTC third child so it was a shock to take two years.

It was a change in diet and a short course of metformin that I credit for the luck we had.

SilverHairedCat · 13/08/2018 08:47

My husband is infertile. There is no treatment for this, but we'd love to try Proceive in case it worked!

We will have to try ICSI or accept bring childless. We haven't made any decisions yet. I'm scared of IVF and fear of failure at the one round we would be able to have.

Bumblebeans · 13/08/2018 10:48

We were at a festival when we first talked about having a child together. They were all having such a fantastic time and looked so happy. The parents all looked so content. We said wouldn't it be lovely to be those people. Had never wanted them before but seeing how much they enriched the festival made us consider another point of view.
We were incredibly lucky to have conceived exactly when we wanted to and to have a wonderful child who fits in with the life we want. She has been a blessing.

rhinosuze · 13/08/2018 21:38

I was lucky and became pregnant as soon as I came off the pill, if I hadn't I think I'd have been willing to try pretty much anything. My sister is struggling to conceive and its so hard for her

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EllieMumsnet · 15/08/2018 15:40

Congratulations to Cotswoldmama for winning the £300 voucher

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