We started the fertility drug, clomid 5 months ago. They double the dose this last month and I actually started my period 3 days early! I'm 37 and feel like I'm running out of time. My doctor tells me I'm "fine" and my husband is "fine". I need suggestions and encouragement because I'm not sure I can keep this up month after month. I'm really starting to loose faith.
2006-10-26 13:54:31 · 12 answers · asked by nettealba 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I too tried for a long time to get pregnant..the Dr could find no reason I was not..went thru all the testing..nothing showed abnormal...a friend told me not to worry..God has a plan and one day we will see it..Now I know why it took so long..He knew I needed time and the timing ws perfect..just relax..I know how hard it will be..but all in good time
2006-10-26 13:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by JIM D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello, First of all I am sorry that you are going through this stress. I had to see an endocrinologist to conceive initially so I can sort of relate. Please go and buy the book "Getting Pregnant-What you Need to Know Right Now" by Neils Lauerson. I thought it had plenty of good info in it plus it explored alternative and complementary medicine options and I thought that was good. For example, if you drink coffee you are something like 50% less likely to conceive in any given cycle. If you drink tea, you are way more likely to conceive (l can't remember the exact stats but it was significant). So drink lots of tea....3-4 cups per day. Also, whatever you can do to minimize stress would be ideal. If you budget allows, get plenty of relaxation massages, mini-trips, or anything else that helps you to relax. I wish you the best of luck. Also, I would consider going to a naturopathic doctor for an alternative opinion. Clomid didn't help me at all, though i know it can help people, it made me an emotional wreck and I don't think that is good to help the body relax and de-stress. Take care.
2006-10-27 01:44:05 · answer #2 · answered by schneeballe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 2 sister's that were ttc for about 2 years. They both took Clomid a while ago. One just had her baby 10/24/07 and the other is due 11/07/2006. I know that Clomid doesn't work for a lot of people, but you need to work with your doctor. The good thing is that there isn't anything wrong with either one of you. I would keep patient and stay calm.
2006-10-26 21:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband and me had lots of trouble trying to get pregnant and stay pregnant. I got pregnant 2 months after marrying my husband but then miscarried that baby at 11 weeks pregnant on 10/11/03. After this we started trying immediately and failed in getting pregnant until 2005 I then carried by beautiful baby boy till 12/10/05 and he was completely heallthy. It just takes time and patience. We have been trying for a new baby for about 4 months and still no luck. My husband tried taking ginseng before and thats when i got pregnant with my 2nd baby so maybe you could try that to help and just relax. Good luck
2006-10-26 21:20:35 · answer #4 · answered by pinkjet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy the book What Your Dr. May Not Tell You About Premenopause. It's like $5. I tried for two years to get pregnant, before my dr. recommened that book. clomid is increasing your risk of cervical cancer; Progesterone, is a natural hormone that your body creates, you can buy it at Wal-Mart. Progesterone Cream is like a lotion you apply everyday. It's natural. There are no side effects, and I have three healthy children to prove that it works. It took less than three months for me to conceive. Not only did it take away every PMS and premenopause symptom, but I'm happy and healthier than ever before. Don't lose faith, I swear by this and my friends are using it now.
2006-10-26 21:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by lp36420 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get pregnant you must have sex on a day that your eggs are being released.
After the 3rd day from the day that menses started put a thermometer into your mouth and check your body temperature every morning before you start turning in bed. The best time is at about 4 a.m. Maintain a chart. You will find that on one day the body temperature drops from 1/2 degree to one degree. This is the day that your eggs are being released. If you want to get pregnant this is the day that you must have sex. Tell your husband to ejaculate on his inward thrust so that the sperms will shoot deep inside.
After having sex you must stay in bed for about 30 mins with your knees bent up with a pillow under your buttocks so that the sperms will not pour out - to enable them to travel up.
Get your husband to save his sperms in the testacles for at least 3 days before sex to enable them to mature well to do their job.
2006-10-27 08:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by donp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you should seek the opionion of another doctor. Ask them if you might have PCOS.. or maybe even thyroid problems,left untreated this can result in infertility. I was told that i can only concieve thru in-vitro and Ive been pregnant twice w/o it.KEEP TRYING , dont ever lose faith, thats all weve got sometimes.Good Luck
2006-10-26 20:58:47 · answer #7 · answered by Uma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friend was on clomid with no success, once she lost about ten pounds she got pregnant! Don't know if that had anything to do with it or not.
2006-10-26 23:04:10 · answer #8 · answered by snickerdoodles 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we tried for a very long time to get pregnant with no success, until we finnaly gave up and decided it wasnt meant to be. Im not saying give up, but stop thinking about it, relax and let it happen.
2006-10-26 20:56:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax, I know you feel as if your biological clock is ticking, but there are many couples out there that have babies into their 40's...and everything turns out just fine....it will happen when you least expect it...for most it seems to happen when they stop trying...
2006-10-26 21:31:47 · answer #10 · answered by - 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋