My Story

I guess this should really have been my very first post, but I got a little carried away introducing some interesting articles, etc. that I came across and thought you might find useful.  So, here's my story....I have always wanted to have children but didn't get married until the age of 35, so already my chances of having a healthy baby were compromised due to age as soon as we decided to start trying (I was 36 by that time).  Now of course, like everyone else, I knew HOW to get pregnant--I mean, we all know the basics, right ; )  But I'm the kind of person that is a bit of a research fanatic (my friends would definitely agree), so I decided that since I was a bit on the older side, it would be important to learn if there were any ways to try to speed up the process. There had to be things to do (and not do) to increase the likelihood and speed of getting pregnant.  I didn't want to just "wing it" and find myself a year later still not pregnant and feeling like I could have used that time more wisely by learning the very best ways to do it.  And I was right!  I learned so many ways to increase the chance of getting pregnant both by doing certain things and not doing others.  I plan on sharing much of that on this blog, and pointing you to any interesting current news which might help you to achieve your goal.  I'll share more next time....I'd love to hear your stories, feel free to comment below.

-Beth

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The Pregnancy Trend

I find it amazing that so many people are interested in the pregnancies of major celebrities.  Having a baby is definitely not something to be done because everyone else is doing it, be it friends or celebrities.  Many celebrities are going through their own difficulties in getting pregnant, as is occasionally cited in the media.  How they resolved those problems would be much more meaningful reading material, in my opinion, rather than just admiring all the pregnant bellies as if it's an accessory.  Comments?


Q&A: How Did It Get Trendy to Be Pregnant? - Newsweek

Q&A: How Did It Get Trendy to Be Pregnant? Newsweek?- 5 hours ago ... Excerpts: NEWSWEEK: It seems like pregnancy is almost hip right now. Julia Beck: It is definitely hip to be pregnant right now. ...

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Are You Healthy?

This is a helpful article that discusses some very basic but often overlooked information. Often, we decide it's time to get pregnant and then go at it the old-fashioned way in hopes of getting pregnant as soon as possible--especially for us older moms :) But in truth, it's actually critical that you don't get pregnant as soon as the idea pops into your head, because you need to get your body ready first. Read more......


Get healthy, then get pregnant - Los Angeles Times

Get healthy, then get pregnant Los Angeles Times,?CA?- Jun 5, 2006 ... Many problems can be avoided by simply ensuring that women and couples are in better health before they get pregnant and have established healthier lifestyles ...

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Older Mom To Be?

As women further their careers, and put off having children, they find that when they finally do settle down to the business of getting pregnant, it requires a bit of planning, armed with lots of information, to improve their chances.  While we all generally know "how to make a baby" in the general sense, there are things you can do (and things not to do) to greatly improve your chances.  Most women over 30 or 35, want this information so the process will be easier and faster.  Here's an interesting look at one such method to help....

She wants to get pregnant ASAP - SunHerald.com

She wants to get pregnant ASAP SunHerald.com, MS - 4 hours ago ... I am aware of the risk of late age pregnancy and I would like to get pregnant as soon as possible. ... Women who want to get pregnant also can use the SDM. ...

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Hey, Some Good News About Birth Control Pills

Oral Contraceptives Do Not Impair Future Fertility - Medscape (subscription)

Well, this is something that I'm sure everyone here is glad to hear.  I know I've often wondered is using the pill could in some way effect the chances of getting pregnant later.  Thankfully, it seems to have no ill effects.  Phew....

Oral Contraceptives Do Not Impair Future Fertility Medscape (subscription) - 9 hours ago NEW YORK (Reuters Health) Jul 04 - The use of oral contraceptives does not impair future fertility, according to a report in the June Fertility and Sterility. ..

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Is Feng Shui The Answer?

Getting Pregnant with Feng Shui -- Myth, Miracles or Reality?

Have you ever thought of using Feng Shui to improve the changes to get pregnant naturally? If you have endured so many tests and spent thousands of dollars then do explore the possibility with Feng Shui.

Now, there are many, many things you can do to improve your chance of pregnancy, and scientists discover new things every day, but this one is definitely offbeat. I am always open to learning new things, and what seems unusual today, may become mainstream down the road. I say, whatever works!

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It's A Boy!!!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4529152.stm

Just found this really interesting article which points to research claiming you're more likely to have a boy if it takes you more than a year to get pregnant.  So, if you're hoping for a boy, no need to rush things quite so much...

The gender of your baby may be affected by conditions in the cervix

The longer a woman takes to get pregnant, the more likely she is to have a boy, scientists suggest.

Dutch researchers analysed data for 5,283 women who gave birth to single babies between 2001 and 2003.

Among the 498 women who took longer than a year to get pregnant, the chance of having a boy was almost 58%, the British Medical Journal study found.

Help for couples trying to conceive?

US project to help couples conceive to be piloted in city Glasgow Evening Times, UK - 1 hour ago ... We are not saying if women come to the sessions they'll get pregnant, but by reducing stress levels, fertility rates do increase.". ...

---This is an interesting article touting the benefits of relaxation to help couples trying to conceive. This is a topic that is quite popular among couples who are struggling with infertility.

Hello Pregnancy Seekers

Welcome--I hope this site will bring you all the valuable information you need to achieve your much desired pregnancy. --Beth