Did you prepare?

[ChristianMama84]

Did you prepare before TTC? By this I mean developing an exercise program, start eatuing healthfully, taking prenatals, etc.

I'm going off my BC next month and I'm planning on doing those three things along with visiting my doctor to be sure my body is healthy enough to handle another pregnancy. I had pre-e last time and would like to avoid it this time.

 

[felinity]

This is kind of the stage I'm at right now. I guess technically, I've been trying to conceive since May or so, but my body hasn't ovulated (as far as I know) in that time. Starting an exercise program, taking prenatals, and eating more healthfully may help me ovulate and may help me sustain a healthy pregnancy if I do. My alternative is taking Clomid, which I have mixed feelings about.

 

[Leanna]

in that case I would talk to your doctor about it, but I think that waiting 6 months might be a good idea.... pre-e is a serious condition

 

[ChristianMama84]

in that case I would talk to your doctor about it, but I think that waiting 6 months might be a good idea.... pre-e is a serious condition

Six months from now or when Remi's six months old? Cause that's just in December. I'm thinking about scheduling an appointment with my doc to be sure I'm healthy enough, I'll do that at the end of the month.

 

[Leanna]

Six months from now or when Remi's six months old? Cause that's just in December. I'm thinking about scheduling an appointment with my doc to be sure I'm healthy enough, I'll do that at the end of the month.

definitely a good idea!

 

[ChristianMama84]

Then we'll have a moving date,too. So November oughtta be a pretty good month for our family. It was last year, we found out about Remi on November 24th.

 

[Leanna]

Be sure to enjoy having one baby.... you only get that one time.... and here is an article too http://www.medpagetoday.com/OBGYN/Pregnancy/dh/3114

 

[ChristianMama84]

18 months? Wow! That's a huge gap, I couldn't imagine Remi being that much older than a sibling. Of course just because we start TTC doesn't mean anything, it took 2.5 years to get Remi.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I wouldn't do anything until you speak with your dr. Don't forget, being overweight can severely affect your fertility.

 

[Leanna]

18 months? Wow! That's a huge gap, I couldn't imagine Remi being that much older than a sibling. Of course just because we start TTC doesn't mean anything, it took 2.5 years to get Remi.

lol well my son was about that, and my two are 2 1/2 years apart and its beautiful for us ...

 

[ChristianMama84]

Okay, I am completely ignorant when it comes to siblings (ask my poor sister, heheh) so my worries may be unfounded. I want them close in age so they can play together and one's not too ahead of the other in school. As I said, I never knew I had a sister until three years ago, so I'm clueless.

 

[stealingheaven]

We're TTC and neither of us have really changed diet wise or exercise wise. The only thing I am doing different is taking vitamin supplements.

 

[diaz4jesus]

we just decided last night to ttc again. i plan on just taking prenatals and not having "mommy & daddy" drinks after ovulation. good luck to you all!! God Bless

 

[dbhost]

Can you folks stand a God willing future dad's perspective?

My fiancee and I have discussed the matter of children at great length, and agree we will not be taking any measures to avoid babies. Basically put, at our age, if God wants to give us babies, who are we to argue?

We are, on top of prepping for the wedding, both working on weight loss, and proper dietary suppliments. (Pre-natals and Omega 3s for her, a particular multi vitamin for me per the Doctor). I have made certain, uh, baby making friendly fashion changes as well... (Do I need to give details here?)..

I know, it doesn't seem particularly romantic diving straight into TTC after the wedding, but we both want children, and at the date of the wedding, we will both be 38 years old... Not much time to waste....

Anyway, like I mentioned though, we are trying to prepare. I see a lot of stuff here from women. But what about the men? What are we supposed to do in order to make sure our ingredients work as they are supposed to? How are we as husbands supposed to support our wives and help them in this process?

 

[felinity]

Can you folks stand a God willing future dad's perspective?

My fiancee and I have discussed the matter of children at great length, and agree we will not be taking any measures to avoid babies. Basically put, at our age, if God wants to give us babies, who are we to argue?

We are, on top of prepping for the wedding, both working on weight loss, and proper dietary suppliments. (Pre-natals and Omega 3s for her, a particular multi vitamin for me per the Doctor). I have made certain, uh, baby making friendly fashion changes as well... (Do I need to give details here?)..

I know, it doesn't seem particularly romantic diving straight into TTC after the wedding, but we both want children, and at the date of the wedding, we will both be 38 years old... Not much time to waste....

Anyway, like I mentioned though, we are trying to prepare. I see a lot of stuff here from women. But what about the men? What are we supposed to do in order to make sure our ingredients work as they are supposed to? How are we as husbands supposed to support our wives and help them in this process?

What a great question.

From my perspective, the most important thing you can do is to be involved. Understand how the cycles work, understand how the hormones work, and be as involved and supportive of your wife's emotional and physical needs as you can be.

I pray your wait will be short.

 

[dbhost]

What a great question.

From my perspective, the most important thing you can do is to be involved. Understand how the cycles work, understand how the hormones work, and be as involved and supportive of your wife's emotional and physical needs as you can be.

I pray your wait will be short.

Thanks... I am doing everything I can to help her prepare for the wedding, and then the TTC...

I have been reading up on the cycles / process / what to expect and it all seems pretty alien to me... I am not sure why, having a family directly impacts men too. But it's not much of a subject of conversation on poker night you know?

 

[felinity]

Thanks... I am doing everything I can to help her prepare for the wedding, and then the TTC...

I have been reading up on the cycles / process / what to expect and it all seems pretty alien to me... I am not sure why, having a family directly impacts men too. But it's not much of a subject of conversation on poker night you know?

Exactly! And I'd imagine there's a lot of mystery there, since much of this seems very hypothetical still.

I think for me, the biggest challenge (aside from infertility issues) has been that my husband, while being very supportive of me and my desire to start a family, isn't quite as into it as I am. He's willing for it to happen, if God decides it's time, but he prefers not to be involved with the charting and so forth. Which makes me feel sometimes like it's me against the world, y'know?

So I'm certain that colors my advice. Work with your (soon-to-be) wife as a team, so that you can support one another if there are hurdles to be jumped or roadblocks to be passed.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

I would suggest reading "Taking Charge of your Fertility". It's obviously geared toward women, but I really think it will give you a better understanding of how her body works, specifically if she plans on tracking her cycles/temping to achieve conception.

 

[Naomi4Christ]

Did you prepare before TTC? By this I mean developing an exercise program, start eatuing healthfully, taking prenatals, etc.

I'm going off my BC next month and I'm planning on doing those three things along with visiting my doctor to be sure my body is healthy enough to handle another pregnancy. I had pre-e last time and would like to avoid it this time.

Nope

 

[ChristianMama84]

I would suggest reading "Taking Charge of your Fertility". It's obviously geared toward women, but I really think it will give you a better understanding of how her body works, specifically if she plans on tracking her cycles/temping to achieve conception.

I second this, it's an amazing book!!