• Trying To Conceive

    Ovulation Tracking – Ovulation Predictor Kit (OPK) Method

    Trying to conceive (TTC) centers around one key event in a woman’s menstrual cycle each month: ovulation! Ovulation occurs when an egg releases from an ovary. The egg then moves into the fallopian tube and is available for fertilization. Since experts believe sperm can live inside the female reproductive tract for up to five days, timing intercourse in the few days before ovulation is thought to give you the best chance of conceiving in a given month. The goal is for sperm to be ready and waiting when the egg is released. But how on earth do you know when that will be? In this post, we’re going to explore…

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    Ovulation Tracking – Basal Body Temperature (BBT) Method

    Trying to conceive (TTC) centers around one key event in a woman’s menstrual cycle each month: ovulation! Ovulation occurs when an egg releases from an ovary. The egg then moves into the fallopian tube and is available for fertilization. Since experts believe sperm can live inside the female reproductive tract for up to five days, timing intercourse in the few days before ovulation is thought to give you the best chance of conceiving in a given month. The goal is for sperm to be ready and waiting when the egg is released. But how on earth do you know when that will be? In this post, we’re going to explore…

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    Fertility Diet for Trying to Conceive (TTC)

    One of the best things you can do while trying to conceive (TTC) is to eat a well-balanced, nutritional diet. Experts have found that the food you eat can affect your chances of conception, either negatively or positively. With that in mind, it is important to think about what you are putting into your body during this time and to try to adopt a fertility diet that is loaded with foods that increase your chances of conception. You may have heard claims that there is one particular food that magically skyrockets your chances of conception, but experts tend to disagree with that notion. Instead of zoning in on one or…

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    10 Steps to Take Before Trying to Conceive (TTC)

    So, you’re thinking about growing your family in the near future? Congratulations! Whether you will be trying for your first or your eighth, this is such an exciting time! It’s commonly known that there are certain foods, activities, and lifestyle choices you should avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding as they could directly affect your baby. But, what about before you even start trying to conceive (TTC)? It may sound surprising, but there are also certain actions you should take well before your first month of trying. We’re going to discuss the 10 most important steps you should take ahead of time. Doing so will help you optimize baby’s health as…

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    Ovulation Tracking Basics: Calendar Method & Cervical Mucus Method

    Trying to conceive (TTC) centers around one key event in a woman’s menstrual cycle each month: ovulation! Ovulation occurs when an egg releases from an ovary. The egg then moves into the fallopian tube and is available for fertilization. Since experts believe sperm can live inside the female reproductive tract for up to five days, timing intercourse in the few days before ovulation is thought to give you the best chance of conceiving in a given month. The goal is for sperm to be ready and waiting when the egg is released. But how on earth do you know when that will be? In this post, we’re going to explore…

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    5 Pitfalls For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW)

    This post was written in tandem with my post on 5 Tips For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW). If you have already read that post, you can skip the introduction sections below and go straight to the 5 TWW Pitfalls section. What is the Two-Week Wait (TWW)? For many women, the notorious “two-week wait” (TWW) can feel more like two months! If you’re not familiar with the term, the TWW is the timeframe between ovulation and when you would expect your next period to start. During this time, you have already passed the window of potential conception and are anxiously awaiting a possibly positive pregnancy test! Why is the TWW…

  • Trying To Conceive

    5 Tips For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW)

    This post was written in tandem with my post on 5 Pitfalls For Staying Sane During the Two-Week Wait (TWW). If you have already read that post, you can skip the introduction sections below and go straight to the 5 TWW Tips section. What is the Two-Week Wait (TWW)? For many women, the notorious “two-week wait” (TWW) can feel more like two months! If you’re not familiar with the term, the TWW is the timeframe between ovulation and when you would expect your next period to start. During this time, you have already passed the window of potential conception and are anxiously awaiting a possibly positive pregnancy test! Why is the TWW…