The Baby Making Begins..

[Sperm Maker]

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[MoominGirl]

My husband's approach has changed a lot especially now we've been at this long term. He's always been hugely supportive and I've always felt very lucky compared to a lot of ladies. I think society just scares men into thinking that everyone just gets pregnant whenever they like - clearly not the case for us. We've talked a lot about how no matter how open you are, men and women do see it differently and we are both totally ok with that but it was a big turning point for us when we got that out in the open. I hope your journey is short but if you're not so lucky do be prepared for a lot of tears - sometimes irrational lol!! She will not be able to thank you enough if you're just there for her and always remember that you won't have the answers and that's ok. Just knowing that you're there will be enough.

 

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[Sunflower1]

You bet Surveyor

Taking this whole improving my swimmers very seriously as they need to be tip top..

I was looking at other supplements but can’t remember the names off the top of my head to be honest I have to mention Sunflower1 in here as she has given me loads of advice on things to eat and take to best condition my Sperm..

Sure she said Cranberry juice is good for the also? Seem to rember reading somewhere Pineapple Juice is also good! Any ideas anyone?

Both cranberry juice and pineapple juice are good for sperm as is pomegranate juice.

Here is what Google says "Pineapple juice has been shown to increase sperm quality by increasing its motility (movement). More motility means more fertility. 2 cups of pineapple juice gives the male RDA of manganese. It's also helps protect sperm when frozen for storage."

 

[linxminx21]

Hey Linxminx21,

Really seems to make sense to myself the every other day as it gives us guys a chance to recharge with the best amount and quality Sperms as I think it was Holli on here pointed out to me, it’s the first few jet of the ejaculation that is the most important! Guessing because it’s coming from deeper inside & have more force behind them I guess!

I think you know more than some of us haha!
Google the great sperm race documentary. It's a bit hard to find now as it's old but i found it the other week. It's about an hour long but it's amazing to watch. They use humans to represent sperm and real life land and objects to show how hard the sperm work to meet the egg!
Edited... Here's the link to the doc....
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x1cdwzv

 

[Rach beattie]

Welcome to the whacky world of ttc. Likewise if u have any questions fire away lots of the ladies on here are very experienced. I hope ur journey is a short one

 

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[Melly41]

If you taking them for a few months....you might want to weigh up the costs....one of the girls said earlier that Tescos equivalent are cheaper...supplements are often 3 for 2 in boots and superdrug! My OH never thought about taking them so cant advise you on preference! But i know a few ladies here will be able to!

 

[Sperm Maker]

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[Melly41]

Hey Melly

Thanks I might have to give the Tesco’s ones ago as they say every little helps don’t know whey guys would not give them a go really!

Haha! Think my DH would have done but we were fortunate to conceive in a reasonable time frame. Lots of men dont like the thought for some reason...not sure why!

 

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[Melly41]

Haha! Your partner will like that !

 

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[Pidgeridoo]

Hi SM! Welcome to the forum! Just had a read through your threads! It's so nice to hear from a mans perspective, you sound like a great OH taking such an interest! Good luck on your TTC journey! Can't wait to read more from you!

 

[Nikkibiscuit]

Top tip if you don't like cranberry juice go 50 50 with orange.....dream of vodka and voila virgin sex on the beach.

Very Interesting to have make perspective. My OH often says we in it together and that it's on my mind too. During the TTC bit I can understand this but for me it's the 2 week wait time that is toughest on the lady...second guessing your body and waiting and wishing and hoping. Sometimes literally checking your knickers in fear of AF having arrived.

So my advice would be just be as supportive as you can during this time as well as during the DTD days. A lot of us are private poas addicts but offer to support when she does get to testing. I was touched that my OH wanted to be there when I tested...even when it wasn't likely to be a BFP

Good luck!

 

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[EllieH]

Hi SM all the best with your TTC journey!

Just thought I’d throw some biology at you, it takes 60days for men to catch up with the ‘supply and demand’ of their swimmers so if you regularly DTD often anyway then you’ll have plenty of swimmers to keep up with the supply but if it wasn’t that othen then it takes that long for your fellas to catch up.

My husband and I DTD every other day too until I was ovulating then we did it 4 days in a row then back to every other day. We were very lucky and got pregnant quickly.

Hope this helps

Good luck