Saturday, June 20, 2009
Life of An At Home Mom
The daily life of an at home mom...It takes a lot, its a full-time job in its self. My husband has a good job and I stay at home with our 5 year old daughter, now that school is out. The daily duties of a housewife are challenging somedays, but I get them done. Getting our daughter up in the morning to help her continue her education throughout the summer so she is ready for first grade next year, the cleaning, the dishes, the laundry. Then making sure that she eats what she is supposed to everyday to stay healthy.Then there is me online trying to find ways to make money at home while my husband is busting his butt all day. Trying to find ways to make income come into the house so I feel like I am contributing to our household. Then there is finding activities for my daughter to do while I am online and keeping her busy so she doesnt bother me. Having a 5 year old, they are very needy, or well at least mine is. She wants attention all the time and she has ADHD so its hard for her.
Are Some People Meant to Only Have one Child
There are some days I wonder if I was only meant to have one kid. My mom had me when she was 28, and I was the only child. She was pregnant once before she had me, and never again after she had me. I have had a few miscarriages before and after I had my daughter. But never another successful pregnancy after my daughter. This leads me to wonder if it could be hereditary. Maybe I was only meant to have one child. My mom used to say she couldn't wait for me to have a girl, to show me the way I treated her. Does anyone have any insight for me?
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Why is it so hard?
My husband and I have been trying for a baby for about 5 months now. We have a 5 year old daughter already, and of course he wants a boy... What man wouldn't?
So I have been keeping track of my menstral cycles and also my ovulation and still nothing. I eat good somedays, but somedays I am so busy I may only eat twice a day.
So I guess I should be more disciplined in eating and taking care of myself...
Anyone have any other suggestions to what I can eat or drink to maintain healthy while being very active?
So I have been keeping track of my menstral cycles and also my ovulation and still nothing. I eat good somedays, but somedays I am so busy I may only eat twice a day.
So I guess I should be more disciplined in eating and taking care of myself...
Anyone have any other suggestions to what I can eat or drink to maintain healthy while being very active?
How to Increase your Chance of Getting Pregnant
For some women it is easy to get pregnant, and others struggle. Many women feel helpless if they do not conceive quickly, and they begin to think there may be a serious fertility problem. There are many things women can do to increase their fertility levels and therefore, improve their chances of having a baby.
First of all keep a positive attitude. Negative thoughts will often hinder your chances of conceiving. As stress level rise, fertility levels can fall. Try not to worry too much about getting pregnant quickly. Take time out of your busy schedule to unwind. Everyone has different methods of relaxing, so think about what you can do to achieve this.
For some its a candle lit bath and others may need an Aromatherapy massage to help them relax. Aromatherapy may also be used to regulate menstrual cycles. Certified aroma therapists can be found on the internet or in your local business directory.
Spending time with your partner and enjoying the activities that you do together can help as well. This can improve the emotional aspects of the relationship and relieve some stress.
Acupuncture is also known to have a positive effect on your fertility, when used with IVF.
Ovulation is of course very important in conceiving a baby. Ovulation usually occurs between the twelfth and eighteenth day of your cycle. During this time, you are at your most fertile and your chances of falling pregnant are maximized.
It is thought that ovulation is most likely to happen on day fourteen (this is based on a regular, twenty-eight day cycle.) A way of predicting your most likely day of ovulation is to subtract fourteen from the total length of your own menstrual cycle. For example, if your cycle is twenty-eight days, subtract fourteen to arrive at your optimum date of fertility, (in this is case, it would be day fourteen.) Nevertheless, women’s menstrual cycles do vary greatly; consequently, your day of ovulation may either be before or after day fourteen.
Ovulation predictor tests can also be bought from a pharmacy or drugstore. Having sexual intercourse when you are ovulating will obviously increase your chances of getting pregnant. Although, couples should try to have sex at least three times per week if they are trying for a baby. The human body is a miraculous thing and ovulation does not always occur when it should take place. Regular sex not only strengthens a relationship, it is a way of making sure that no opportunities are missed.
After you have had intercourse, try not to get up or move around for at least twenty minutes, this will help to keep your partner’s sperm inside your body, again, increasing the likelihood of falling pregnant.
You must also have good nutrition and a well balanced diet, while trying to conceive. Try to eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, lean protein and wholegrain, fiber-rich foods, such as brown bread, rice and pasta.
* Leafy, green vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, lettuce and spinach, are high in folic acid, a vitamin which is incredibly important for both mother and child. Folic acid supports the development of a fetus and can prevent debilitating defects, including spina bifida. It is also essential for the reproductive and general health of a woman. Folic acid can also be found in bread and cereals and taken as a vitamin supplement.
* Lean meat or beans and pulses are very rich in protein and iron. These important nutrients help to keep iron levels high in the body. A blood count low in iron, can affect the general health of the ovaries, and may interfere with ovulation.
* healthy eggs and can be found in nuts and seeds, dairy products, yeast, wholegrain foods, lean meat and shellfish. * Dairy products are rich in calcium, which everyone needs to maintain healthy bones and teeth. If you are trying to get pregnant, make sure that you consume enough calcium, in order for your body to support a developing fetus.
If you have been trying for over a year and still no results, you may want to contact your doctor to talk about the possibilities for you and your partner. If your doctor thinks there is a genuine complication, they will arrange for you to see a fertility specialist as soon as possible.
First of all keep a positive attitude. Negative thoughts will often hinder your chances of conceiving. As stress level rise, fertility levels can fall. Try not to worry too much about getting pregnant quickly. Take time out of your busy schedule to unwind. Everyone has different methods of relaxing, so think about what you can do to achieve this.
For some its a candle lit bath and others may need an Aromatherapy massage to help them relax. Aromatherapy may also be used to regulate menstrual cycles. Certified aroma therapists can be found on the internet or in your local business directory.
Spending time with your partner and enjoying the activities that you do together can help as well. This can improve the emotional aspects of the relationship and relieve some stress.
Acupuncture is also known to have a positive effect on your fertility, when used with IVF.
Ovulation is of course very important in conceiving a baby. Ovulation usually occurs between the twelfth and eighteenth day of your cycle. During this time, you are at your most fertile and your chances of falling pregnant are maximized.
It is thought that ovulation is most likely to happen on day fourteen (this is based on a regular, twenty-eight day cycle.) A way of predicting your most likely day of ovulation is to subtract fourteen from the total length of your own menstrual cycle. For example, if your cycle is twenty-eight days, subtract fourteen to arrive at your optimum date of fertility, (in this is case, it would be day fourteen.) Nevertheless, women’s menstrual cycles do vary greatly; consequently, your day of ovulation may either be before or after day fourteen.
Ovulation predictor tests can also be bought from a pharmacy or drugstore. Having sexual intercourse when you are ovulating will obviously increase your chances of getting pregnant. Although, couples should try to have sex at least three times per week if they are trying for a baby. The human body is a miraculous thing and ovulation does not always occur when it should take place. Regular sex not only strengthens a relationship, it is a way of making sure that no opportunities are missed.
After you have had intercourse, try not to get up or move around for at least twenty minutes, this will help to keep your partner’s sperm inside your body, again, increasing the likelihood of falling pregnant.
You must also have good nutrition and a well balanced diet, while trying to conceive. Try to eat a diet rich in fruit and vegetables, lean protein and wholegrain, fiber-rich foods, such as brown bread, rice and pasta.
* Leafy, green vegetables, such as cabbage, kale, broccoli, lettuce and spinach, are high in folic acid, a vitamin which is incredibly important for both mother and child. Folic acid supports the development of a fetus and can prevent debilitating defects, including spina bifida. It is also essential for the reproductive and general health of a woman. Folic acid can also be found in bread and cereals and taken as a vitamin supplement.
* Lean meat or beans and pulses are very rich in protein and iron. These important nutrients help to keep iron levels high in the body. A blood count low in iron, can affect the general health of the ovaries, and may interfere with ovulation.
* healthy eggs and can be found in nuts and seeds, dairy products, yeast, wholegrain foods, lean meat and shellfish. * Dairy products are rich in calcium, which everyone needs to maintain healthy bones and teeth. If you are trying to get pregnant, make sure that you consume enough calcium, in order for your body to support a developing fetus.
If you have been trying for over a year and still no results, you may want to contact your doctor to talk about the possibilities for you and your partner. If your doctor thinks there is a genuine complication, they will arrange for you to see a fertility specialist as soon as possible.
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