Okay so I have debated on posting this but I really need to tell someone about this. I had my son who will be 5 months old on the 18th back in November of 2016. I ended up going 5 days past my due date and it was a hard labour ending up with me labouring for 26 hours and going 9cm only to have an emergency c section. He ended up in the NICU for 5 days and I stayed in the hospital in terrible pain for 4 days. We started trying to have another child when he was 3 months old. Last month my period was 3 days late and this month it was 6 days late. As soon as I take a test my period finally comes. My husband and I have had unprotected sex 10 times in 2 months at least and yet no baby. Now I know you need to have sex during ovulation for the highest chance to get pregnant so we have tried different time during the month and yet nothing. I also know the window for getting pregnant is 12-24 hours. Still no baby. I got pregnant with my son after only trying 3 times in February of last year. I'm just seriously freaking out that something is wrong and I won't have anymore. Has anyone else had this problem? It also doesn't help that I'm an emotional wreck over it because I'm hormonal and on my period really needing some chocolate so yeah.

Just remember that stress is basically cutting functions in your body whenever you are in alert. Per instance, cortisol will basically cut off digestion, urination and yes, it blocks your reproductive system. The more you get stressed about not being pregnant, the more you block your system and send bad signals. I've heard that the basic wait time is 2 years. After this "delay", you have valuable reason to speak to a doctor about fertility issues. Remember that your husband is also contributing to the process. Sperm isn't always good either, especially if he suffers from stress, fatigue etc. I'm in no way a doctor but all I'm saying is taken from my med classes and med books.

Child birth can also be a trauma. Since you were in terrible pain, your body can still feel it and be on alert. I wouldn't put you in the fertility issues category just yet c:

The basic wait time is 2 years? Do you mean for people trying to have kids again so close together or are you saying that don't recommend having kids so close together so doctors recommend waiting 2 years in between? I know I know worrying isn't a good thing but I can't help it! I loved being pregnant the first time and I honestly miss it. I just start thinking crazy things that could be wrong or that something might have happened during my c section. I am a huge worrier. That does make me feel a bit better though so thank you!

2 years to conceive, not to try. Usually, you have to wait your periods to return but it's not unheard of that a woman is pregnant "before" they return. The range is usually 2 years. You can always talk about this with an obgyn or a doctor but that's what I usually read whenever I look around. Some woman can end up pregnant on their first try, shortly after their first-born and some will take longer.

Do you have any medical exception such a irregular periods, thyroid issues, PCOS, depression?

My husband and I both take depression medicine and he also highs high blood pressure. I just thought I'd be able to get pregnant right away again considering how easy it was the 1st time. We talked about it today when he came home from work and we are going to keep trying.

Depression medicine and high blood pressure can affect libido and the reproductive system. The blood pressure is not that important if it's controlled and taken care of. Definitely talk to a doctor about it and bring your husband too if you are seeing the same doctor. Talk about the fact that you wish to conceive again and bring your medication too. You can definitely try again but doing it 25 times a week won't increase your chance. Just try to relax and enjoy the sexual intercourse for what they are (and not to pressure yourself into getting pregnant). I wish you the best and another happy and healthy baby c:

If you're really worried, definitely talk to your doctor. But remember, there's more than one way to have kids. Thousands are sitting in the foster system, just waiting for someone to care about them.

I had my baby in October. Doctors generally say wait 2 years between children. However, I have many friends that wanted kids closer in age and spaced them a year apart. Personally, I'm waiting until my daughter is at least 2yrs before trying again. She's so young and I want her to feel special and get the attention she needs before a newborn comes and takes that from her.

Your body went through something very traumatic and needs time to heal. I totally understand wanting another baby so soon. I didn't even want kids and here I am wanting two? Goodness! It's really the hormones talking. Spacing out pregnancies is better for you and baby. Here's a good article from NPR but I'll quote the summary.

"An ideal pregnancy lasts 40 weeks. And it looks like there's also an ideal time between pregnancies. The length of time between giving birth to one baby and getting pregnant with the next should be 18 months or more. Women who get pregnant sooner than that are more likely to have a premature baby." http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/06/05/319067247/taking-more-time-between-babies-reduces-risk-of-premature-birth

Here's another article from Mayo. "Research suggests that beginning a pregnancy within six months of a live birth is associated with an increased risk of: Premature birth, The placenta partially or completely peeling away from the inner wall of the uterus before delivery (placental abruption), Low birth weight, Congenital disorders, Schizophrenia."

"To reduce the risk of pregnancy complications and other health problems, research suggests waiting 18 to 24 months but less than five years after a live birth before attempting your next pregnancy." http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/family-planning/art-20044072

I don't know what's being said in other parts of the world but here in my country doctors and midwives say that after childbirth you should wait AT LEAST 6-9 months before trying to get pregnant again, otherwise you'll risk a long and scary list of possible complications. It's because of the hormones, the mothers' tissue and of course because pregnancy and birth are both very stressful and exhausting events for a woman's body even though she might not notice it directly. The ideal time between pregnancies is said to be 18-23 months according to some studies, this time frame is said to lead to less complications etc..

I had my 3 in the late 90's-2000's with no trying and 2ish years seems to be the natural spacing. My boys are 22.5 months apart, and my daughter is 27 mos younger than the middle boy. Childbirth is a big deal, hormonally and physically, and it can take some time to get your body back to a state that is fit to support another baby. Back in the day it was recommended to give yourself 2 years for you and baby's best chance. As a mom, I found even 2 years a bit overwhelming when they were all under 6...it's a lot of diapers and bottles and small bodies! Now that they're all almost adults, it's both great and a bit of a tug at the heart...they move through the stages so quickly and in only 3 short years all of mine will be adults themselves! I suspect what is going on for you is that it's taking your body a bit of time to get there is all. If you're breastfeeding, that can affect ovulation also if I remember correctly...it's been a while! If you're looking for advice, I'd second what has been said here...just give it some time, you've been through a trauma to your body and c-sections are surgery, so that takes time to come back from too. Your doctor is your best resource for your personal health issues, and can best advise you. In the meantime, enjoy your little one...trust me when I say they grow up very quickly!! Wishing you the best of luck!