Food And Drink?

[marcelsmum]

Hi Girls.

Well for the first time ever I think my DP is really starting to think about TTC #2. He has been happy so far to do so but I always thought that he was happy for it to happen whenever. I know he was devistated by our M/C but I just didn't realise how keen he is for another child.
At dinner today we were talking about what to do next month, (I am thinking we have missed the boat this month even though aunt flo has not arrived.) and he asked what he can do to help? I have never really thought to much about this but does anyone know of any foods or drinks that can improve the sperm count/Life virility?
-I know I am taking my folate and eating lots of fruit and vegies and eating yoghurt etc, but is there anything else I could be doing to make my eggs healthier?
I so want a bun in my oven soon.:chef:

[MilkOnTap]

Ohh - thats so sweet that your man wants to help. It means so much more when they really want to take an active part in keeping their end of the bargain healthy and in tip-top condition.

I know when I lost our bubs it took a while for my hubby to really tell me how devastated and affected by the loss that he truly was - and then it really showed how much he wanted us to begin our family!

Apparantly pineapple juice is good, and so is zinc. I think these two things basically just help with keeping a good supply of sperm and a relatively increased libido.

Best Wishes!
Pink Lady

[Hokey Pokey]

I have heard pineapple is good!
I know for me, I started vitex and second month (first trying) we were preg! We tried for almost a year last year and did not fall!!

[~Emmylou~]

Zinc is good for sperm viability - also he could cut out coffee and alcohol, and start wearing boxers if he hasn't already. Also no really hot showers (they are very temperature sensitive).

For you, take your folate and take care of yourself as you would if you were already pregnant :)

As far as improving egg quality - eggs don't renew like sperm do, you're born with all the ones you'll ever have and they age along with your body, so the best you can do is take good care of yourself.

Good luck hope you have a bfp soon! :smiliedance: