What you're doing so far ...

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1) Having sex when you're ovulating -- If you don't know when you're ovulating, now is a good time to find out with GenderLabs™. Timing really is key to getting pregnant -- your window of opportunity lasts only 24 to 48 hours per month.

2) Checking your Basal Body Temperature (BBT) and looking for changes in your Cervical Mucus (CM) for at least six cycles -- When you ovulate, hormonal changes trigger your body temperature to rise between 0.5 and 1.6 degrees, signaling your most fertile time of the month. Also, during the few days leading up to ovulation, you'll have vaginal discharge that looks clear and slippery, with the consistency of raw egg white. You do the observation and let GenderLabs™ handle the calculations.

3) Sticking to the missionary position, with him on top -- Save the complicated moves for another day. Though this advice is controversial, some experts say the man-on-top position allows for the deepest penetration and, as a result, places sperm closer to egg. See Geneder Preselection section if you intend to choose the sex of your baby.

4) Going for the big "O" -- A few studies have found that women who have an orgasm increase their odds of getting pregnant -- the contractions may carry the sperm farther into the Cervix. And one study suggests that a woman retains more sperm if she orgasms after he does.

5) Giving up the booze -- Studies have found that alcohol affects fertility -- and the more you drink per week, the more likely it is to play a role in fertility problems. In one study, women who completely gave up alcohol were 50 percent more likely to conceive. Another study found that men who drink any amount of alcohol daily decrease their testosterone level and sperm count.

6) Treating the "equipment" like a fine box of cigars -- You wouldn't stuff them in cramped quarters, or dunk them in a hot bath, or leave them vulnerable to damage during a rough game of tackle football. Take special care of your genitalia now.

7) Keeping the stress monster at bay -- The jury is still out on the exact link between stress and fertility, but a few studies have found that it can interrupt normal ovulation cycles. And as many couples trying to get pregnant know, feeling anxious and overwhelmed can kill your sex drive.

8) Kicking the habit -- Smoking isn't just bad for the lungs; studies have found that it can reduce a woman's chance of getting pregnant and affect a man's sperm quality.

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9) Having faith -- There's some scientific evidence that praying for a baby can actually increase your odds of getting one. (Harvard School of Medicine is working on a comprehensive study.) Some experts say being reasonably optimistic also helps.