QuestionOk, so I've done this before. Only last time, it was a one shot deal so to speak. Now that we are trying again, it doesn't seem so easy and I am wondering if the increase in workload (compared to last time) could hinder the baby making. See, each day, we are up, bright and early at 0445 and go off to physical training (working out). Most days it's a run or push ups/sit ups kind of thing, but then there are 2 days every week that we do a ruck march and combative training. Combatives is just a style of hand to hand combat fighting. We wrestle around. On fridays though, we take a ruck march. This is a 6-12 mile hike that we do carrying a pack that weights about 40 lbs, a bullet proof vest that weights about 25 lbs, and then our standard Army uniform. Of course this is a timed event so we have to book it. Can these things make it impossible for us to get pregnant? After I find out I am pregnant, I can recieve a profile to go to a special pregnancy physical training, but until then, what can you suggest?
AnswerHi Amber,
Yes, you are right to think that this may hinder your chances of conceiving. Physical exercise can cause you either to not ovulate, and/or not have a period. And, without ovulation, no baby. Do you know how to test to see if you are ovulating?? There are a few different methods but the easiest, if you can get your hands on it, is to purchase ovulation test kits. Then, when the test turns positive, those are your 2 best days to have intercourse. Also, if you have access to a doctor who will do it, you can be prescribed Clomid to help you ovulate. Other than that, there isn't much you can do. Keep in mind it can take normal, healthy couples up to a year to conceive. Good luck and thank you for all you do for our country!!
