Our First REAL TTC Purchase! :)

Now comes the real point of this blog; to talk about our TTC (trying to conceive) journey. So, enough about the future. This our real, committed, current efforts. It will be blunt at times. I won't use code words. We're all adults, who realize that married couples have sex. I won't be vulgar, since that's just not my style, but I won't be afraid to say the words sex, sperm, egg, ovulation, period, lube, cervical mucus (CM) or any other term that comes with the territory of baby-makin' fun. Chances are, I'll also use humor because let's face it, sometimes things just happen. And, if things don't go the way I'd like, I might even get a bit "blue" and vent my sorrows. So, if you're reading this; roll with the punches, laugh a little, and if you've been in these shoes; relate. If you have been one of the lucky ones to get pregnant without thinking about, then I congratulate you, and to be honest, envy you. So, if you choose to "follow" along, and might not understand the whole "trying to conceive" thing, then my best advice is to put yourself in these shoes. They aren't just MY shoes. They belong to every woman and man who has ever dealt with a loss of a child or the inability to easily create a child, like nature intended.

Here is some happy news for the day! I have been doing much research lately, and I came across a "lube" that is for use when TTC. It's called 'Pre~Seed'. It's a fertility-friendly personal lubricant that doesn't harm sperm or embryos. It's an internal application that mimics a woman's natural cervical mucus. Studies have shown that couples who are TTC should NOT use typical lubricants because they are harmful to sperm. DH and I made our first purchase or 'Pre~Seed' as well as a collection cup used for testing strips. As a bonus, I received a cute "tattoo' sticker that says "Think Positive" and two free pregnancy test strips! What a deal! While we are going to use other forms of "help" in this process, right now, this is our first purchase. :) I thought I'd share a picture of my treasures below. If anyone has used this lubricant before, feel free to let me know what you thought/think! XoXo