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[Kitangel]

Thanks! lol Dave would probably die if he got it less than every second night - but I suggested absitnence to him and he sighed and said it was possible.

 

[jessesgirl]

LOL aaaaw!

 

[Kitangel]

Well, on the upside, it would be much better when it actually happens... if he has to wait, it brings back his old eagerness. How much do you think being overweight would affect conception?

 

[jessesgirl]

It definitely can. I wasn't when I got pregnant with Justin. Now I am and I am having problems. They say losing 10% or at least 5-10 lbs. can make a HUGE difference. I need to lose about 50 lbs.

 

[Kitangel]

i'm about 198lbs...

 

[jessesgirl]

Really depends on how tall you are. and how comfortable your dr. is with you being pregnant...health wise. Have you spoken to your ob/gyn about being pregnant?

 

[Kitangel]

Not yet, I think DH thinks its a waste of money. I really do want to go to one, though. I'm 5ft 2". Perhaps I'll see about talking to Dave about going to a Gyn. I told him earlier that as of tonight we stop the sex and he threw a fit

 

[jessesgirl]

Aaaw poor guy! He must be so mistreated!

You might want to go see one...you'd be surprised how much it'd help. She can at least give you good tips on prepping to conceive and you probably need a PAP to make sure you're healthy for the most part in that area .

 

[Kitangel]

Eek! Do PAP's require needles?

 

[lovesdolphins]

That's not exactly true about men only having a limited amount of sperm. Basically it takes a while for the sperm to grow between each 'use'. For some men it can take up to 48 hours or so - there is no way for them to form if you are having sex that frequently.

I would recomend every other night around the time you ovulate.

The ovuwatch seems good for someone who hasn't been trying that long, I worry about women trying awhile expecting it to be the answer.

Sometimes insurance will cover an HSG - but sometimes it won't you'll just have to check. Also, the cost of one can vary dramatically based on where you get it done; if done at a Drs office it can be a lot cheaper than if they do it at a hospital.

 

[lovesdolphins]

Have you ever had a pap-smear done before?

Also - you will need to abstain for 24 hrs prior to a pap test. (no needles involved)

 

[Kitangel]

Thanks And no.

 

[lovesdolphins]

Oh hon - you really need to have a pap done - please schedule an appointment. I know in America regular Drs can do one; so if you already have a Dr you like s/he can probably do it.

Since you are obviously sexually active (hehehe) you'll need to have one done.

 

[Kitangel]

Oh hon - you really need to have a pap done - please schedule an appointment. I know in America regular Drs can do one; so if you already have a Dr you like s/he can probably do it.

Since you are obviously sexually active (hehehe) you'll need to have one done.

usually you need them done quite a bit later in Australia. What is their relevance?

 

[lovesdolphins]

usually you need them done quite a bit later in Australia. What is their relevance?

In America they are recomended at 18, or whenever you become sexually active.

I think they just make sure that everything is normal down there. They do a breast exam to see any lumps, and then they do the pap and then check to make sure your uterus is there, and ovaries, etc.

They also ask about your monthly cycles, and how long they are, if they are regular, etc.

 

[Assisi]

usually you need them done quite a bit later in Australia. What is their relevance?

In Aus the policy of most doctors is 1 year after you become sexually active or after the age of 18, whichever comes later. So if you're 18 and have been sexually active for a year then the doctor will want to give you a pap smear. Here is some info about it from the health department.

Your GP can do it, he/she will open the walls of the vagina and take a swab from the cervix. When you book, ask for a long appointment, it doesn't take ages but your doc will want to talk to you about it.

Also, from what I've read, some of the cost of the dye test is covered by medicare. You can also get it done privately through an OB in a private hospital where the OB will check out a whole lot of things at once. I'd want to have private cover before considering that personally.

 

[Kitangel]

In Aus the policy of most doctors is 1 year after you become sexually active or after the age of 18, whichever comes later. So if you're 18 and have been sexually active for a year then the doctor will want to give you a pap smear. Here is some info about it from the health department.

Your GP can do it, he/she will open the walls of the vagina and take a swab from the cervix. When you book, ask for a long appointment, it doesn't take ages but your doc will want to talk to you about it.

Also, from what I've read, some of the cost of the dye test is covered by medicare. You can also get it done privately through an OB in a private hospital where the OB will check out a whole lot of things at once. I'd want to have private cover before considering that personally.

Thanks

 

[lovesdolphins]

It's odd how it is different between America and Aus.

In America they recomend going when you turn 18 or when you become sexually active; whichever comes first.

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I'm leaving to go get some blood drawn, and then some breakfast.

 

[FaithLoveHope9]

Good. Just waiting for AF to show so I can try again this month.

How are you doing SOTFB? I miss hearing from you! I hope that this month is your month I'll be praying for you.

 

[Assisi]

I have to admit that I'm hoping the silence in here is because people are pregnant and don't want to tell yet.

I am still praying for you ladies.