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Our Infertility Story
July 29th, 2009 | 
Author: Welcome back!
Let me start by telling you up front that I am a man. You may ask yourself, “What does a man know about infertility and the heartbreak that comes every month with another negative pregnancy test?” Plenty!
I will also tell you that I AM a father, if that gives you any hope, but it wasn’t without my own heartbreak that I experience along with my wife. Yes, I will give you women credit and not say that my own experience is as painful or frustrating as yours since I will never know what it means to be a woman. Likewise, I will never know the satisfaction that comes, and hopefully will come to you some day soon, from carrying a child in your womb for nine months…feeding and living with that baby in a way that no man could possibly comprehend. But I will tell you that I have cried both tear of anger and frustration after losing a baby and also, like I said, months and months of trying to have a baby with my wife. The child that we lost was given a name and I look forward to seeing him someday at the end of my life…I look forward to embracing him and getting to know him.
In the meantime I hope to help those that are in the same situation that I was in not too long ago. Yes, my wife and I did have a child together. As a matter of fact I have THREE children! I am fortunate and I have been blessed…but I DO remember what it was like to wonder if that day would ever come. The stress and unspoken feeling of failure that I saw on my wife’s face each month after she tried to do everything right only to find out that once again, she wasn’t pregnant. She would quietly note in her journal her basal temperature and track the days of her cycle…she would have stood on her head and spit wooden nickels if she thought that it would help her to conceive. As a matter of fact, I am sure that there is some sort of correlation between standing on one’s head and propping her butt up in the air with a pillow after each baby making session that could be made!
Trips to the doctor and OBGYN were met with a list of difficulties that she would have to overcome if she was ever to get pregnant…PCOS, a tilted cervix…you name it and the doctors could find it wrong with her! But this is their job. They are trained to find problems so don’t hold it against them. What they don’t know is that the human body is an amazing thing that can overcome many obstacles in it self. I mean, how amazing is the entire process of reproduction in itself? Think about that for a while and ponder what has to happen for you and your significant other to successfully start this process and all that goes on once that process is started? Amazing!
For my wife and me, success came when we least expected it. Yes, we got lucky…or did we? Was it actually luck or the absence of the stress of trying so hard? There are many things that come into play and I don’t know if we will ever know the exact reasons why we were successful after a year of trying. It could have been the absence of stress from my wife’s daily life. It could have been the fact that we weren’t trying. It could have been a change in my wife’s eating habits over the month preceding her becoming pregnant.
The fact is that there are many options that you should consider before either giving up or turning to expensive medical options that can sometimes throw your body and your life out of whack. Diet can play a key role in fertility…as well as weight and stress. And let’s not forget the part that men play in this equation! That’s right…perhaps a pair of boxer shorts and a healthy lifestyle for him might help your success? If nothing else he might look pretty spiffy in a pair of silk boxers, don’t you think?
You have many holistic and natural options to explore before turning to IVF and modern medicine. To explore these options I suggest that you check out Lisa Olson’s book Pregnancy Miracle and see if it can help you as it has thousand of others in your same position. Click Here to go to the Official Pregnancy Miracle Homepage. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/pregnancy-articles/our-infertility-story-1074115.html
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How to Conceive a Boy using Correct Food and Exact Timing!
Are you still looking for the most effective ways on how to conceive a boy? Who wants to pay thousand of dollars to visit the baby gender clinic where you can use the proven methods already tested by thousand of couples? In fact, the secret techniques are so effective that the accuracy to conceive a baby boy can be as high as 94%.
Today, I am going to discuss two of the important elements on how to conceive a boy. And if you can follow the tips given carefully, you are already one step ahead of other to select baby gender of your choice.
First, let us understand more about the X and Y sperms. The Y - boy sperms are all very good swimmers as they can swim very fast to reach the egg. However, they cannot survive for a very long period. The X - girl sperms have a longer life span, but they swim very slow. This mean that they need to take longer time to reach the egg.
The first technique on how to conceive a boy is to eat the correct food. Since the boy sperms have a shorter life span, we must preserve their life by creating a more alkaline environment. One of the best methods is to control your diet by eating more of the alkaline foods like apples, eggplants, turnips, etc.
The second technique to conceive a boy is to pinpoint the exact ovulation date. You can use the ovulation cycle calculator or to purchase an ovulation test kit from the nearby supermarket to find out the exact date. In order to conceive a boy, you should then have intercourse between 12 - 24 hours before the start date of ovulation. In this way, the boy sperms which swim the fastest will then be able to reach and fertilize the egg first by the time your ovulation starts.
There are many other methods on how to conceive a baby boy which the doctor never wants you to know! See how I have compared two of the most effective techniques at: How to Conceive a Boy
Shannon Courtney is the author of planbabygender.com. See how she compared two of the Secret Methods, already proven by thousand of couples around the world! Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/pregnancy-articles/how-to-conceive-a-boy-using-correct-food-and-exact-timing-1075687.html
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Tips for Naming a New Baby Boy
A new baby boy’s name can be the most important decision you as parents ever make. A name can influence a child’s development and a baby boy’s name can mean the difference between success and disappointment in business. To help you in making this all important decision, consider these suggestions when coming up with the perfect name for your new bundle of joy!
Familial. More than for girls, baby boys often take on family names. For generations names are passed from father to son, carrying on the family name. Remember also that boys do not lose their last names when they marry so their name follows them throughout their lifetime. It is considered a great honor to retain a family name.
Achiever. Often boys are named in hopes that they will achieve great fame and fortune as they age. Consider the name of a prominent historical figure, athlete or businessman when naming your new baby boy. Hopefully they will grown into their name and achieve greatness!
Unique. A unique name will also be one that is memorable. However, be careful to choose one that can be easily pronounced. Especially in business, you do not want to leave your child with a name that will project an undesirable image that could possibly influence potential business before a face to face meeting.
Popular. You may want to look into the most popular names used. Lists by year are readily available. In 2008, Jacob, Michael and Joshua ranked as the three most popular names for newborn boys. These lists are also helpful if you want to choose a name that hasn’t been used extensively!
Biblical. For baby boys, biblical names are quite popular. From Mathew, Mark, Luke and John to others, a biblical name may be a wise choice as they have remained popular through the ages!
Meaningful. As with girls, the meaning of a name is important. A name can carry with it a perception of strength or beauty. Make certain you research the meaning of a name in all languages to prevent possible embarrassment on an international basis. There are websites that will allow you to search for a name based on a meaning as well. It is important to remember though that the child’s personality has not yet developed so consider this when attaching them with a name that may not fit them as they grow older.
Nicknames. Often boys are given nicknames almost from birth. They may have the same name as their father or grandfather and be given a nickname to differentiate them from the other two. It is not uncommon to change the name used as the child matures. It is best, however, to give the child a name that will stand the test of time. For example, Timmy may be a cute name for a newborn but not as appropriate for a mature professional businessman. Little Timmy may become Tim later in life so keep this in mind when determining what name goes on the birth certificate.
Current. It is often popular to adopt current names in political or celebrity news. This can, however, be problematic if that celebrity’s or politician’s image should become tarnished. Plan accordingly and expect the unexpected.
Agreeable. When selecting a first name, make sure it agrees with the last name. A shorter first name goes well with a longer last name and vice versa. Add a middle name that fits as well and remember to note the initials formed and make adjustments if the monogram takes on an undesirable meaning. Think how the complete name will look on your baby announcements.
Your new baby boy will be a delight no matter what you name him. It is a wise idea to consult friends and family on the names you are considering before printing the baby boy birth announcements. The ultimate decision lies with the parents but you would not want the birth announcements mailed only to discover that what you thought was the perfect name holds an entirely different meaning within your extended family!
Linda Cress Dowdy is an avid greeting card enthusiast and professional author, editor and copywriter. For a great selection of birth announcements, Holiday cards and greeting cards for all occasions, visit www.CardsDirect.com. Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/pregnancy-articles/tips-for-naming-a-new-baby-boy-1076102.html
