When you were trying to have children, did it

United States
October 6, 2008 4:02pm CST
take long for you to conceive or did you have trouble getting pregnant? I've been trying to get pregnant for the past three months...I'm trying not to get too down hearted over this situation, I know when the time is right God will bless me and my soon to be husband with a child...I'm just wondering how long it took others to get pregenant with their first child.
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@Bytemi (1553)
• United States
6 Oct 08
It took almost 7 years for me to blessed with daughter. After 7 miscarriages my husband (now ex-husband) and I gave up. About two years after we gave up the marriage starting going down hill quickly. That is when I found out I was pregnant and everything appeared to be OK. My ex-husband asked me every day why he should care about the baby I was carrying, it wasn't his. That killed me everytime. Needless to say about 9 months after she was born, we separated and my daughter and I were on our own. Funny how once you stop trying things seem to work out.
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@sandra966 (269)
• Spain
6 Oct 08
I do remember trying to fall pregnant with my first child - it took a few months, and every time I saw a baby or young child in that time, I would get a bit teary. With my second child, it took a few months again, but at least I wasn't worried about whether I could or couldn't conceive. It is strange that the moment you're not trying, or not worrying about trying is the time that you fall pregnant. Good luck to you, I hope you fall pregnant soon. I'm sure everything will be fine.
@Sillychick (3275)
• United States
7 Oct 08
For me it took 6 months, then a miscarriage, then another year to conceive again. On average, from what my doctor told me, 6 months to a year, and longer if you recently stopped taking birth control. Everyone told me to stop thinking about it and it will happen. That was impossible for me. It is helpful to try to relax and remove any unnecessary stress from your life. I know that isn't always easy, but it does help. Also, see your OB/GYN. There are things he or she can tell you that can help, such as any medications you or your partner might be taking that can interfere with fertility. Good luck.
• United States
6 Oct 08
I never had any trouble conceiving. I had was pregnant with my third child 4 months after my second was born. I had my first one at 21 and was definitely not planning to become pregnant. I have a friend who tried and tried to get pregnant and it just wasn't happening, so they adopted. Soon after, she found out she was pregnant. Another friend tried for about 6 months to get pregnant because her doctor told her that he would not wait any longer than that to do her hysterectomy as she had some very serious problems. She went in to have the blood work done prior to the hysterectomy and found out she was pregnant. I wouldn't worry about it... it will happen in time and it's usually completely unexpected!
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@KUSHANK55 (2437)
• India
7 Oct 08
hi dear loves_storm it was not a problem with us . we are parents to three lovely grown ups now!! and we enjoyed being parents!! and still love to be!!
• United States
7 Oct 08
My husband and I got pregnant right after we got married. We thought I was going to have a very difficult time, but I did not. I rememebr the days when I was waiting for my cycle to come, but it never did. lol. So, we got pregnant very easily.
@jillbeth (2705)
• United States
6 Oct 08
I was pregnant after the second month. My husband was worried because we weren't expecting after the first month, but I told him to relax; it could take a while. Didn't take too long, though! I've heard that a couple should try for at least a year before seeing a specialist. Sometimes it just a matter of timing!
• United States
7 Oct 08
Hey Loves_Storm. I of all people know how it feels finding out every month that you are not pregnant. I have been trying 3yr and 9 months to get pregnant and still nothing. It makes me sad and depressed. But it will eventually happen. People have tried for a very long time and end up pregnant. My advise is not to try too hard and allow yourself to enjoy yourself with your partner and things will come when they are ment to. I know it is hard and it seems like everywhere you go the are pregnant women and babies and it will get you down. But just remember that it will eventually happen when the time is right. There is always a bigger plan out there and we may not always see why things happen they way do. But the good man above knows and will guide us in the right direction. Keep your chin up. If you every want to talk just pm me I will be more then glad to talk.