Once you’ve made the choice to try, any delay can seem like you’re waiting for something that will never happen. Every trip to the store can bring reminders of all the other pregnancies going on around you. Every monthly cycle without success can bring disappointment or feelings of failure.
You may begin to feel like there is something wrong. After all, how is it possible for babies to be born every day, but not for you to get pregnant?!?!? You may become anxious, depressed, or even desperate.
Don’t worry if you are feeling these ways, you’re not alone. Allow us to pass along some info on realistic timing, the most common fertility issues, and some ways to increase your chances.
Knowledge is power, and while we certainly can’t guarantee that you’ll be pregnant next month, knowing more may help you on a path to your own baby.
How long should it take?
If you’re in your first months of trying for a baby, it might be surprising to you that getting pregnant isn’t happening as quickly as you expected (which was probably right away, right?).
Most healthy couples will conceive within one year if they are actively trying to conceive.
If you’re under age 35 and have been trying to get pregnant for a year, you should talk to your doctor about seeing a specialist. If you’re over 35, you’ll want to see a specialist after 6 months of actively trying.
