The Conception Chronicles: The Uncensored Truth About Sex, Love & Marriage When You're Trying to Get Pregnant

"I brought this book a few months ago, and honestly I have read it many times since. Beginning the infertility journey has not be easy and as the months go by you feel more and more alone. This book did provide information about different tests, medications, and procedures, but they did it in a way that wasn't scary. While this isn't a medical book it tells you things in a way your girlfriend might. It was almost like talking to women who had been there and it made you feel better knowing that you weren't the only one experiencing this emotional rollercoaster. I enjoyed this book and use it as a checklist, because it follows almost exactly what most doctors chose to do. Good luck to all of you and may all of you get your little ones soon!"
~ Written on 2008-06-29

"I was surprised by the few bad reviews this book received. I have been fortunate enough to have been blessed with one beautiful son, and I would like nothing more than to give him a sibling to grow up with. Unfortunately, my husband and I are not having any luck, and are entering the world of fertility treatments this month. Our son was conceived after one try, so being told we're dealing with secondary infertility came as a huge shock. I was depressed, feeling guilty (about feeling depressed around my son & for feeling sad when I already have one child), and experienced every other emotion this book discusses. Everyone keeps telling you "Just relax and you'll get pregnant", when not being able to get pregnant is the source of your stress and anxiety. How can anyone relax under those circumstances? This book helped me cheer up, laugh a little, cry a little, and surprisingly, relax.....somewhat. :) I found the descriptions of certain tests and procedures helpful, as I have to undergo some of them and like to know what to expect - from the patient's perspective. I found the decription of IUI sadly beautiful - how the woman's eyes filled with tears as the moment of her child's possible conception should have been a private moment between her and her husband, not in some doctor's office. I have, in some ways, a unique perspective. I am already a mother. For those of you reading this, possibly facing IUI or other treatments, don't let fear of the nature of your child's conception, birth, or joining of your family (for those adopting) cloud your decision to have a child. That is what I think this book is really about. There are many roads to parenthood. Each parent has to find his or her own road, both to conceive the child, and to raise the child. I know from experience, that whatever it takes to have a child, the results will be more wonderful than you can ever imagine, and well worth it! Good luck to all those TTC!"
~ Written on 2008-02-16

"When my husband and I first started talking about trying, I wanted a book that was going to give me a more light-hearted view of the conception process. I was pleased when I found this book! I have read most of it now, and it's informative, but keeps me laughing. If you are looking for something that will help you analyze your fertility with steps and procedures and all that medical mumbo-jumbo, this is not the book for you! The only downfall is that the last third of the book is all about infertility treatments, and doesn't fit my interests at the moment. "
~ Written on 2007-08-16

"Thank God these women wrote this book. Until i read this I thought I was the only one experiencing some of these things or feelings. At least I know (or am reminded) there are other women out there who feel like freaks too. I would have liked to know how things turned out for them though. I did do a lot of back and forth to review things or skipped portions that didn't apply, etc. but since part of me felt like I was going through it w/ them (or them w/ me), I wish I knew how things turned out for them. But, for those of us whose girlfriends didn't have the same conception problems as us, this book was great!"
~ Written on 2007-08-06

"This book is a really cute book and you learn about your body in a light hearted kind of way. After getting half way through the book I realized I wasn't learning anything new that I didn't already know. I really like Taking Charge of Your Fertility. Its a huge book filled of so much information and a book I can always refer to. If you want to get a book that is easy to read and you know nothing about your body and your cycles then this is the book for you."
~ Written on 2007-06-26