Top 3 Ridiculous TTC / Pregnancy Myths

Just some of the TTC / Pregnancy myths that Trisha has heard over the years.

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[cre8ive2noend]

Also, I thought I'd mention the most ridiculous TTC effort I've heart of: EGG WHITES used as "pre-seed" essentially. look it up, sounds like a lot of bacteria and pretty gross, but apparently it works for some...?

[5WaitingWombs]

@cre8ive2noend From my understanding if you wash the outside of the egg (the shell) than the actual egg white itself is fine and vagina friendly :) -Brandy

[ginaginadr]

Nice video and I agree somewhat:). But stress can actually have a factor in fertilty. Maybe not so much for individuals that have already been diagnosted with infertility. But when I was TTC with my son there were times when I would be very stressed out, so much that I actually missed my ovulation. My body would refuse to ovulate becuase it knew it wasnt the right time. (i was charting) My body would gear up and try again a couple weeks later it then I would ovulate. Just an example.

[StoliDassah]

While I agree with you that infertility isn't psychological and you can't "will" your body out of it, I do think that stress is a big factor...as with any other condition, emotional stress can effect how your body functions/reacts. Stress can cause physical tension, which can cause all sorts of internal issues. While it is not a cause of infertility, it's definitely an obstacle that, once dealt with, may make the way clearer and possibly allow some people to get one step closer to their goal.

[Jessicak1120]

I keep Hearing that I need to just have sex every other day and it will happen eventually... It's fate... maybe it is not meant to be... god will give you a baby when he feels that you are ready... just relax... Im sorry but I do not believe in god and even if I did I do not think he would have time to worry about when exactly I was to conceive and why would he choose the woman that does drugs during her pregnancy and not me...

[renator88]

Yeah, my whole family even my husband think its stress and I think about it to much and that is why I am not ovulating... Im so tired of hearing its all in my head. They are making me even more stressed! Apparently I am supposed to not think about it and it will "happen"... Great video!

[pandasbabydreams]

@Elizabeth01010101 That's true as well. I wouldn't mind adopting but it wouldn't be to up my chances of conceiving. Some people I know alhave always told me to adopt and I'll get pregnant.

[pandasbabydreams]

@baby4brandy Yes ma'am! Lol!

[pandasbabydreams]

@cre8ive2noend Yes, it's been hard. Hubby and I have been trying over 2.5 years now. I've had a lot of Provera and Clomid and now on Dexamethasone to lower my androgen levels.

[Elizabeth01010101]

Good info. The adoption myth is especially bothersome to me because it is not only false but it is damagaging because it can lead couples into a false hope / adopting for all the wrong reasons - ultimately the adopted child will suffer the brunt of that.

[baby4brandy]

Can I be the president of the Trisha fan club? :)