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Hi All I have been trying for nearly 1year and 4mths for my second baby why is it taking so long it only took 2 months on my first.

Hey, it took me 8 months with the second one and I think it only happened in the end as I had a session of reflexology, She said my hormones were inbalanced and as I hadn't had regular periods since (or ever) my first son she said she would fix it. 6 weeks later and still no period., I thought it hadn;t worked but I took a pregnancy test and it was positive! I have another session this week (20 weeks preg) as I have began suffering from being unable to sleep and she said she'l teach me some calming tips to help me relax.

 Good Luck :)

hi. it could be a number of things, you don't say how old you are? sometimes if you're older it takes longer, or maybe you're still breast feeding? the kind of contraception you've been on? stress from work? stress from not getting pregnant? your husband/partners age? tight pants? (for him!lol) alcohol will affect his sperm, having sex to often, not giving his sperm chance to get strong? doing it at the right time of the month? have you been checked by your doc? if all your answers are no i think i'd make an appointment with my doc. i went to doc at 6months of trying, he gave me a few tips and 2months later i was pregnant. if you've already had a chat i'd go back for swabs to rule out any infection that you don't know you have as that can happen.  you could both have further tests if doc recommends it, if not try what mum21 did. best of luck!!

Hi Bethan, I feel for you here as with our first it literally happened second go! I have polysystic ovaries so was very surprised with this. This time round I went to the doctor after 5 months as I had only had the 1 period when I finished my pill but thats not even a proper period. She told me to go back in 2 months once I had had my smear test, went back and she gave me metformin, we conveived within 2 weeks. It might be a hormone imbalance? Or any of the things caa said. I would have a chat with your doctor anyway, we got referred to the fertility clinic but I cancelled the appointment as we didn't need it. Good luck, Jac, Holly 2 and 11+4 bump x

hi i was trying for years to get pregnant but for me also i have pcos and didn't ovulate properly. in the end after years of trying i made my doctor ref me to a fertility doctor who started me on 100mg of clomid and i got pregnant on the 3rd month on the medication. stress is also a big factor in trying to conceive as well as life style. you and your partner could get checked to ensure there are no new issues. also try not to dwell to much on trying to get pregnant as you can get to wrapped up in it and it takes over you life as it did with me. i am happy to say that i am 40+1 weeks pregnant so awaiting for my little miracle to arrive, good luck. from charlotte and unknown sex bump :)