Nanny to Mommy

For many people, finding that they are unable or unlikely to conceive naturally may be upsetting. Even if you don't want children, being told that you won't be able to have them may have a significant influence on your life and your view on the future. When couples learn that having a child naturally isn't an option, they often struggle, and it's not uncommon for relationships to fall apart as a result of broken hearts and a desire for a child.

Many people would like to have kids one day, however or whenever that might happen. Other people are not entirely sure, but do have a general feeling that it’s probably something they want at some point. Or you might be completely undecided. Whatever position you are in, it’s a good idea to bear in mind that it often takes planning a lot of commitment to be able to get pregnant. Of course, some couples will find that they just luck into it, and for others there will be a simple accident and that will be that, but if you are struggling to have children then you might want to start looking into what other options there are. Thankfully, there are many, so you will not have to feel that there is nothing that can be done. Let’s take a look at the most common options.

If you have always wanted to have children, it can be devastating when you are unable to conceive. A lot of people start trying and they think that it’ll happen for them in a few weeks, but that just isn’t realistic. Everybody is different and it will take a lot longer for some people than others. But what do you do if you have been trying for a long time without success?

This is a sponsored conversation from Mums the Word Network and The Stork OTC. All opinions are my own.

Being romantic when you are trying to conceive, for some, has to be a conscious effort. From ovulation strips and calendars to sperm counts, no wonder trying to conceive can feel more like work. It can be exhausting. And it can be hard on a marriage. This is my little list I have created (from personal experience) about keeping the romance when trying to conceive.

This post is sponsored by The Stork OTC through the Motherhood. All opinions are my own.

Trying to conceive can be a long, heart-breaking experience for some. But if you are on the outside looking in, you may not realize how to respond. Someone you know may be dealing with issues of trying to conceive and you may not even know it. Here are some tips to help.

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I remember seeing these two pinks lines like it was yesterday. It was very early in the morning, around 4 a.m. or so. I wasn't due for my period for a few more days, but I wanted to test because I just had that feeling. I wanted to wait until the morning because HTC levels are suppose to be highest then. Although I normally consider 4 a.m. night time, I was awake and excited and wanted to test. Almost immediately both lines turned pink. I decided to take the other test to make sure and both lines turned pink just as quickly. I was ecstatic. I couldn't hold it in. I tried to go lay down, but I had to tell someone. So I poked my husband until he asked, "Is something wrong?" And I said, "No, I'm just pregnant." "What?!" Neither of us could sleep, we were too excited! Our second baby was on the way.

This post is sponsored by FERTILIFY. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

 

I don't know if I have really talked about this before. It is something that is very personal to me. I wanted to have children for as long as I can remember. Children were always a part of my life goals. So when I met my hubby, that was one of the FIRST things I asked him, if he wanted to have children. We got married relatively young, I was 21 and he was 23. And we both knew we wanted to be married at least a year before we got married, but then one turned into two then two and a half...

 

 

At family events, people would ask us constantly when we were going to try to have a baby. They would really ask me specifically. Which if you think about it, it's really too personal of a question for anyone to ask. But it was still very difficult to have to just shrug and smile, when inside I felt like crying because I was yearning for a baby. And it felt like everyone around me was getting pregnant and although I was happy, I was a little bit envious as well. Especially when it "just happened". Well why didn't it "just happen" for me?