Anyone Trying to Conceive?

[mlmccauley]

I don't post very much, mostly a lurker, but I LOVE my Cathe workouts. I have been trying to conceive for a year and a half, which I know may not be much compared to the difficulty others may have had TTC, with no success (a miscarriage back in September). My problem is I am having a hard time maintaning a workout regimen, especially during the two-week wait. Has anyone else had a hard time working out while TTC? I don't necessarily think the exercise is causing me any infertility issues but I can't help wondering in the back of my head. How did you not let the whole TTC process consume you? Thanks for your thoughts.

Maria

 

[NurseLRT]

Hi Maria,
Did you post this question on Cathe's pregnancy and postpartum boards? I think you will find lots of support there. Good luck.

Lori

 

[Fitmommyof2]

Oh goodness.. big ((hugs)).. i wasn't doing cahte workouts when TTC before, but I was a big time runner and it took us exactly 12 months to get preg. w/ our son and I actually ran 4 miles right before I took a preg. test and then w/ the drs okay I continuted to run until 7 months preg. w/ him. With my DD it was 8 months TTC and I was more sporatic w/ workouts then.. I was more into walking and some aerobics. The only time working out will effect fertility is when your body fat is so low you don't ovulate. I think it's normal to wonder if you have been TTC for a long time though. I wouldn't let it worry you and just look at it as you will be really healthy when you do get preg. and that will be a wonderful gift for your future children.

I am planning to TTC # 3 later this year. I am still getting back in shape good from having my DD so I don't want to try too soon, but I'd love to chat w/ you some more if you want.

 

[mlmccauley]

Thanks. Yes, I did post this on the Fit Moms Forum also. I have the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". I have been temping and charting for 16 cycles now. It has been a great help as it showed I have a potential Luteal Phase Defect (11-12 days). I have been working with my OB, have been diagnosed with mild endo (after a lap), have been on Clomid for 3 cycles, and about to start a 4th (I think), not sure I want to move on to IVF etc. I'm at a point where I'm not sure I can take the emotional roller coaster anymore. My exercise routine has deteriorated because of fear of working out and I miss it soooo much. It has always helped my mood (must be the endorphins). Just wondering what other people's experiences may have been. Thanks again.

 

[Fitmommyof2]

Oh what a road you have been on. I have that book too! Have you ever went on fertilityfriend.com ? there are some very loving supportive woman there too. I hope the clomid works for you! I know it is such an emotional ordeal.

 

[momsenergy]

Hi, Just my 2 cents. When I got married 6 1/2 years ago my husband and I tried to conceive for 9 months with no luck. A friend told me to drink Damiana herbal tea and I did. That month I conceived. We are planning to have another baby and are going to start trying in August so I'll be drinking my Damiana come July. Look it up on the internet.

Good Luck,

Yolanda

 

[dananmis22]

I know this is nothing scientific, nothing really amazing, but I have $.02 that I would like to add here. My husband and I had our first two kids, and they were total accidents, I mean BIG TIME WHOOPS! After about 2 years after our second, I tried for two years to concieve a third. I say tried because we were consciensly trying to get pregnant. I started getting stressed out that I wasn't getting pregnant, I was always watching my cycle, taking my temp, yadayadayada. This includes one early miscarriage. After two years, we decided that it was no big deal, we were going to stop trying because we were getting edgy and anxious and we were really unhappy and disappointed. We didn't want to live our lives like that, so I decided to be grateful for what we have, especially each other, and gave up trying and just enjoyed sex again, enjoyed being intimiate with my husband instead of thinking "I must conceive this time, conception, conception, conception!" Lo and behold! wouldn't you know that two months later I skipped a period and now Logan is here! I really think that stress messes with is. It has to. I have noticed that people who "try" have a harder time getting pregnant while those that just enjoy their relationship have no problem. There are those who do have some problems, of course and I do feel bad. But don't let it stress you out or steal the joy out of your life. Enjoy it. You never know what could happen!

Missy