Infertility

[waitngnjyflhope]

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, I am reminded to say a “verbal” thank you to all of you on this forum…

For your prayers and support for each other. You are true witnesses to the communion of saints and I thank you for your intercessory prayers.

Praise God for his Goodness and Love!!

 

[Convert_in_99]

As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, I am reminded to say a “verbal” thank you to all of you on this forum…

For your prayers and support for each other. You are true witnesses to the communion of saints and I thank you for your intercessory prayers.

Praise God for his Goodness and Love!!

This is beautiful witngnjyglhope! **I thank God for your friendship, prayers and support as well! :hug1:

Wishing all a very happy Thanksgiving…wherever you might be!
**

 

[Convert_in_99]

**Here’s a question for you all.

My allergies got so bad this past spring that my doctors put me on claratin. I have no choice but to take this medicine. I am headachy, congested, dizzy and nauseous without it. I have been on it since May and have noticed a GOOD difference in BOTH my allergy and asthma symptoms. Praise God!

But, it IS an antihistamine. I know that antihistamines can make it even harder on us TTC ladies it supposedly can lessen or dry out cervical fluid/mucous.

Is there anything I can do to offset its negative effects (lessening/drying up of mucous) on my already low fertility?

Thanks so much! God bless you all!
**

 

[Cagrl]

Here’s a question for you all.

My allergies got so bad this past spring that my doctors put me on claratin. I have no choice but to take this medicine. I am headachy, congested, dizzy and nauseous without it. I have been on it since May and have noticed a GOOD difference in BOTH my allergy and asthma symptoms. Praise God!

But, it IS an antihistamine. I know that antihistamines can make it even harder on us TTC ladies it supposedly can lessen or dry out cervical fluid/mucous.

Is there anything I can do to offset its negative effects (lessening/drying up of mucous) on my already low fertility?

Thanks so much! God bless you all!

My NFP instructor once told me that Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 may increase progesterone levels and benefit female Infertility and increase cervical mucus. And a deficiency of vitamin B12 may be associated with male Infertility. Hope that helps.

 

[waitngnjyflhope]

Convert,

I am allergic to basically every form of grass on the planet, so I take zyrtec every day to combat that. The antihistamine can dry out mucus, so I have read to drink plenty of water, eat carrots (helps mucus with the vitamin A), and some women find help with taking Mucinex.

Just some ideas.

I have an appt. with our CrMS physician in early Dec. I might ask him about that too.

 

[Teakafrog]

So, am I the only one who got the “Guess what, we’re pregnant!” speech at Thanksgiving? Both sides of the family, btw. A cousin on either side. Sigh. I truly am happy for them, especially the one, since she had a miscarriage last year, but still, I feel sorry for myself. I was hoping we could announce an upcoming baby by now too. Maybe Christmas. Or Easter. 4th of July?

 

[LittleDeb]

So, am I the only one who got the “Guess what, we’re pregnant!” speech at Thanksgiving? Both sides of the family, btw. A cousin on either side. Sigh. I truly am happy for them, especially the one, since she had a miscarriage last year, but still, I feel sorry for myself. I was hoping we could announce an upcoming baby by now too. Maybe Christmas. Or Easter. 4th of July?

So sorry. I remember the Mother’s Day my sister announced hers. It was her second and I didn’t have one yet at the time. She tried to be supportive, but we did end up kind of upset with one another. It was very out of character for both of us.

My sympathies are with you.

 

[waitngnjyflhope]

Just got ours about an hour ago…I knew it was coming. Friends of ours got married at the beginning of October. I knew a few weeks ago, just by guessing. Something is different about a pregnant woman. But tonight I found out for sure.

Our neighbors just had a baby two weeks ago. I was feeling okay with my emotions, so we had them for dinner tonight. Everything was about the baby which was okay, but everytime they said something, it was always followed by: “if you guys are into having kids.”

That’s what is also hard is that people assume we’re contracepting.

Well, I was having a good day, then with dinner and then the other friends news.

I’m saying some extra prayers for you Teakfrog, cuz I’m feeling the same way.

 

[Cagrl]

Just got ours about an hour ago…I knew it was coming. Friends of ours got married at the beginning of October. I knew a few weeks ago, just by guessing. Something is different about a pregnant woman. But tonight I found out for sure.

Our neighbors just had a baby two weeks ago. I was feeling okay with my emotions, so we had them for dinner tonight. Everything was about the baby which was okay, but everytime they said something, it was always followed by: “if you guys are into having kids.”

That’s what is also hard is that people assume we’re contracepting.

Well, I was having a good day, then with dinner and then the other friends news.

I’m saying some extra prayers for you Teakfrog, cuz I’m feeling the same way.

Praying for both you and Teakfrog. Yeah, I agree it’s wrong for people to ‘assume’ your contracepting.

 

[Teakafrog]

but everytime they said something, it was always followed by: “if you guys are into having kids.”

That’s what is also hard is that people assume we’re contracepting.

I’m saying some extra prayers for you Teakfrog, cuz I’m feeling the same way.

I know. I usually can’t keep my mouth shut in situations like that, and pipe up, “Well, sure we want lots of kids, but we can’t have any more, even though we’ve been trying for years”, or something else to let them know that not everyone in the world a) doesn’t want kids and 2) can pop them out whenever they feel like it. I don’t know if it does any good, but maybe, just maybe, they’ll be a little more considerate in talking to the next couple that doesn’t have their 2.5 kids, spaced exactly 2 years apart.

 

[Chovy]

Luckily for me no one announced a pregnancy at our Thanksgiving but I don’t really have to worry about it anyway, I’m the youngest by far and it would be really unlikely that anyone would be making an announcement as the next youngest are both 43. My girlfriends are all fertile and it seems likely that one or more of them will be soon announcing a pregnancy. It’s not as hard for me to stomach now, and all of them know that we’re trying to become parents.

My Thanksgiving woes centered around the fact that I wasn’t drinking (my uterus has an infection of some sort and the antibiotic I’m taking causes violent vomiting and/or diarrhea if mixed with alcohol) so people kept asking questions to try to determine if I could possibly be pregnant. Alas, the big tummy is all mine and not a disguise for a baby.

Lastly, I got into a bit of a row with my sister. Years ago, a friend of hers had a daughter who was allegedly date raped (I say allegedly because my recollection is that no charges were filed) and became pregnant. She went to Catholic school, had supportive parents, and opted to abort her baby and then became an employee of planned parenthood and advocated abortions to thousands of other women. My sister told us that said woman now has realized that what she did was wrong (though my sister defended her decision with a line of nonsense) and that miracles of miracles she now has a 6 month old despite the fact that her uterus was messed up by the abortion.

Sometimes my mouth moves ahead of my brain, but I interjected, “Oh yes, what a miracle that someone who murdered her own baby and helped so many other people murder theirs would be given another child so that she could love it in lieu of the many that she helped kill.” As one might expect, a yet unresolved argument insued. Yes, I know that God forgives people. Yes, I know that I should not judge others. Yes, I know that God doesn’t run a zero-sum game of punishments and rewards. And yes, I know that God rejoices over the conversion of a sinner. But it still doesn’t make it easier for me to stomach that this person has a child and I don’t.

 

[Convert_in_99]

**Thanks to all who responded to my question. That is what I have been trying to do…increase fluid intakes. We’ll see if that all works.

Teak…I can totally sympathize with you. Back in September, when we suspected I miscarried, my Sis in Law announces that she is pregnant. She’s due the exact same time I would have been. I was so happy for her, and so sad for me all at the same time. At least my MIL has a baby to spoil now, and will not ask us further questions.
**

 

[Cagrl]

I know. I usually can’t keep my mouth shut in situations like that, and pipe up, “Well, sure we want lots of kids, but we can’t have any more, even though we’ve been trying for years”, or something else to let them know that not everyone in the world a) doesn’t want kids and 2) can pop them out whenever they feel like it. I don’t know if it does any good, but maybe, just maybe, they’ll be a little more considerate in talking to the next couple that doesn’t have their 2.5 kids, spaced exactly 2 years apart.

That’s exactly what I was thinking. Maybe they will think about it next time that their going to make a comment like that. It’s a bit insensitive, I think.

 

[romasposa]

Hello all! I am new here and wanted to introduce myself to you. My DH and I have been TTC for 21 cycles now with no luck. I’m currently on round 5 of clomid, hoping it will help my progesterone level sustain a pg. I am a few days away from ovulating, so I am in the hopeful stage right now. It is so good to hear from other Catholic TTC-ers. TTC in today’s society is difficult, especially when folks assume that fertility is so easy and science promises to help make babies. Look forward to talking with you all!

 

[Teakafrog]

Hello all! I am new here and wanted to introduce myself to you. My DH and I have been TTC for 21 cycles now with no luck. I’m currently on round 5 of clomid, hoping it will help my progesterone level sustain a pg. I am a few days away from ovulating, so I am in the hopeful stage right now. It is so good to hear from other Catholic TTC-ers. TTC in today’s society is difficult, especially when folks assume that fertility is so easy and science promises to help make babies. Look forward to talking with you all!

Hi! Can’t exactly say I’m glad you’re here, but welcome.
Are you also taking progesterone supplements or using prog. cream after ovulation? Have you had lab work that shows low progesterone? Just wondering what the tie in is to that and clomid.
I have one clomid baby, one adopted, and one miracle . We’ve been through the gamut. Drop in whenever you need to talk, the gals on here are wonderful! :grouphug:

 

[LittleDeb]

Hello all! I am new here and wanted to introduce myself to you. My DH and I have been TTC for 21 cycles now with no luck. I’m currently on round 5 of clomid, hoping it will help my progesterone level sustain a pg. I am a few days away from ovulating, so I am in the hopeful stage right now. It is so good to hear from other Catholic TTC-ers. TTC in today’s society is difficult, especially when folks assume that fertility is so easy and science promises to help make babies. Look forward to talking with you all!

Welcome romasposa. We’re here to listen when you need. There are so many different people in this difficult walk that you are sure to find someone who understands what you are going through. As Teakafrog said, Welcome!!! But yeah, sorry that you’re here.

 

[romasposa]

Thanks for the welcome gals.

Teak- I have had my progesterone level checked unmedicated as well as medicated. My levels unmedicated ranged from 9-18, so the doctor put me on clomid. All other tests (HSG, post-coital, CD 3 b/w) came back normal, so that could be what’s preventing a baby from “sticking”. Right now I am only taking clomid, but the doctor has mentioned the possibility of being on progesterone supplements in addition. My DH and I have recently begun discussions about whether adoption might become an option. I’m okay with that, having two adopted older siblings, but he’s not quite there yet.

Little Deb- I’m sorry that any of us have to be here. It is a misunderstood journey and I am just glad to have others to talk with.

 

[Revert97]

Hi ladies. I am very new to this forum thing. I posted on other parts of the CAF, but was given the suggestion that this would be the best place to be. Don’t even understand what threads are…LOL! Anyway, I will send up a sepcial prayer tomorrow (oon my 33rd bday) as I start a Novena to O.L.of Guadalupe for you all.

People really do say the darndest things. I feel my struggle is a little different than alot of people so I would love (name removed by moderator)ut, thoughts and prayers. My husband is 40, and is seemingly very heathly. I am a doctor in a healthcare field…so what is frustrating is: My DH’s the fertility issue in our couple. I could take all the meds and do a bunch of different things, even time everything perfectly with NFP, OPK, etc etc,.,but it will probably not happen for us, unless we wen the medical and the non church route…We have been married over 2 years, but only actively TTC (since he was not into the whole kids thing…)for about 3 months. Right now I am in my FP, waiting patiently for my body to show her signs of fertility and then AWAIT a MIRACLE for my DH and me…

Thanks again for all of your amazing thoughts on these posts.

 

[romasposa]

Revert- I just joined the site, too, and saw the novena back in September. Actually my DH found it for me and printed it out for us to begin. We ended the novena on Sunday, Dec.9th. December 23rd we found out we are finally pregnant after 21 cycles. This is my fifth cycle on clomid, second cycle on 100mg. This month we went to confession to begin the advent season, did the novena and abstained (well, not TOTally) from O until 12DPO. I tested on 13DPO and got a positive. I am still in complete disbelief!!! When I look back at my chart for this month, we conceived on Sunday, Dec. 9th, the last day of the novena. If you read the novena prayer, it states “do not let me end this novena without having experienced in some way the effects of your intercession.” How’s that for a sign???

 

[Teakafrog]

When I look back at my chart for this month, we conceived on Sunday, Dec. 9th, the last day of the novena. If you read the novena prayer, it states “do not let me end this novena without having experienced in some way the effects of your intercession.” How’s that for a sign???

Wow! How wonderful! Isn’t God great? :extrahappy:
This thread has been pretty quiet lately. How did everyone do over the holidays? All the pregos I was expecting to show up for Christmas weren’t there, so it was easier than I thought. How is everyone else heading into the New Year?