Newby: Anyone doing this for fertility reasons?

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  • dipstyck
    dipstyck Posts: 4
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    I don't have PCOS, but I know my weight has been a hinder on my chance to conceive a child. I have been married almost 9 years and I have been with my husband for 14. He wants a baby and a child so much. It breaks my heart that I can't give him the biggest wish that he wants. I am doing this for my health but also for our future. I feel much better knowing I am not alone...Please add me I am looking for new friends and support during this difficult time. :)
  • ybodwen
    ybodwen Posts: 342 Member
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    Hi!

    I have a history of unexplained IF and 2 miscarriages (and also, thankfully, 2 kids!) ..
    didn't join specifically for that reason but I'm hoping that while I'm getting into awesome shape it won't hurt and if anything will help me get (and stay..) pregnant!

    Good luck to you all!
  • BooLives82
    BooLives82 Posts: 26 Member
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    Hello,
    I also have PCOS, and have had fertility issues because of it. I have never conceived, I am a mommy though, I adopted my son and I have my two step-kids. I am not loosing wait solely for Fertility, I want to be the healthiest I can be. I was diagnosed in 2001. and I tried many different fertility drugs and tricks to get pregnant. The best thing you can do is be the healthiest you that you can be.
  • allieferriera
    allieferriera Posts: 20 Member
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    I don't have any type of fertility issue but I would like to birth our next on The farm in Tennessee and for that to happen I need to be 150-190lbs so I'm trying to lose it and make that a possibility. Good luck to you. I hope this is what you need to make it work for you! =D
  • annalynne1983
    annalynne1983 Posts: 23
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    Sigh. Trying to see if my ticker works but doesn't. Then I found I can't delete the post. Sorry for this random post that has nothing to do with anything.
  • erin00w
    erin00w Posts: 2
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    Ladies I'm pretty nervous about my doctor's appointment today. I really hope my FSH numbers are still good. They were pretty good last time I went but that was a year ago. I'm going to be 41 in March. I feel like my time is running out. Also my due date (the baby I lost) is looming. It is Superbowl Sunday. I really hoped that I would be pregnant again by then. I need some prayers/positive vibes if you have any to spare. Thanks!
  • pdworkman
    pdworkman Posts: 1,342 Member
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    Good luck Erin!

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    Ladies I'm pretty nervous about my doctor's appointment today. I really hope my FSH numbers are still good. They were pretty good last time I went but that was a year ago. I'm going to be 41 in March. I feel like my time is running out. Also my due date (the baby I lost) is looming. It is Superbowl Sunday. I really hoped that I would be pregnant again by then. I need some prayers/positive vibes if you have any to spare. Thanks!
  • boston_manda
    boston_manda Posts: 4
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    Having a baby is a big part of the reason I'm here. My fiance and I are getting married in October and want to start trying for baby soon after. Problem is, I get my period only every 2-3 months or so now (mixed in with the occasional month + bleed-a-thon UGH), and I'm not ovulating. My Obgyn thinks it's the weight- all my hormone levels keep checking out (although I am going to get them rechecked this week and I'm very nervous). So, she wants me to try and lose weight and see if my periods regulate again. Hopefully. There are many other reasons that I'm here too, but I think the desire to have a baby and a have a healthy pregnancy will be the thing that finally makes me finish my weight loss journey.

    Anyway, I'm new here too and looking for buddies if anyone wants to add me!
  • ybodwen
    ybodwen Posts: 342 Member
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    Erin, So sorry for your loss! The due date thing is hard :(
    Mine would have been June and I'm even having a hard time now hearing other people announce that they're due then.
    Sending lots of good wishes your way! Make sure to take care of yourself and take it easy during this tough time.

    To everyone else.. wishing you all lots of luck with your weight loss and baby making/keeping!
  • Adrienne7924
    Adrienne7924 Posts: 1
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    I also am doing this to lose weight for fertility reasons. I have been heavy all my life and I have tried to lose before.Thisisthe most I have ever lost. I am more motivated than in hopes the weight loss will help me to be able to conceive the child I so desperately want. I wish you lots of luck and hope you find your happiness in the baby you want.
  • Giegiebug
    Giegiebug Posts: 2 Member
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    Hi, am going throught that too. Seeing a doctor and all the tests. The Doctor I sawwould perfer me to loose 40 pounds , cause it would help alot. So far I have lost alot. Jogging in place. Drinking lots of water. eating lower calorie foods.

    My stress is high cause am trying and it is hard. there more stressed out I am the more chocolate I want to eat. lol

    I know the feeling you all are going through to loose the weight. it is hard , but know you are not alone . I pray for all of you to be able to have a wonderful child one day.

    I posted an add on kijiji , to bring people together on Saturdays to walk and talk in the city or walk in the mall. we get a chance to surport each other and talk about the problems we are facing. if anyone is interested the add is Weight loss fun.

    Please feel free to ad me as a friend .

    :smile:
  • jurquhart
    jurquhart Posts: 1
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    I am here for fertility reasons. I have been overweight my whole life and struggled with losing weight. My husband and I have been ttc since July 2010 and we have had two miscarriages in that time. I just met with a fertility specialist who told me to lose 40 lbs before moving forward with him. I want to be a mom so badly and hopefully that goal will help motivate me. Good Luck!
  • blondiecheme
    blondiecheme Posts: 15 Member
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    I am in the same boat... I've been reading a lot and found some interesting info. We have been TTC for 8 months with no luck so I am switching to an all-natural diet and eliminating alcohol and caffiene except for green tea. I'm not overweight, but I'm pushing the healthy weight limits for my body. I think I am at about 30% body fat and my trainer told me 25% would be ideal. Its so frustrating because my friend got pregnant on the first try and she is obese. I know I need to be happy for her but there is a little jealous part of me.

    The things I have read to do to increase fertility are to have:

    - At least one serving of whole dairy a day. It must be full fat, low fat and fat free actually reduce fertility by 27%
    - Drink green tea, it has shown to double fertility in women when consumed daily
    - Take prenatal vitamins
    - Increase exercise. I just started doing 5 hours per week of yoga or pilates to increase blood flow.


    And what not to do:

    - No alcohol... 1-5 drinks per week reduces fertility by 20% and 5+ drinks per week reduces fertility by 50%
    - No caffiene, 200mg + reduces fertility by 50%
    -Don't use lubrication, it kills sperm. Even fertility friendy lubricants and saliva can harm sperm.
    -No artificial sweeteners like aspartame or splenda

    Anyways, I am by no means a doctor, this is what I have collected online from just perusing different websites, but it all pretty much makes sense. They are all general health guidelines which I probably should be doing anyways : ) Good luck to you, I know how frustrating it can be. I had my iud removed 8 months ago and was positive I would be preggers by now. I just finished grad school last week so now I want to do everything in my power to try and make this work : ) If you find anything good please let me know!
  • angelraguel
    angelraguel Posts: 142 Member
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    me i am !! Ive been trying to conceieve for over 3 years now and the fertility clinic wont help me till i lose weight. I also suffer with PCOS too and have alot of weight to lose. would be great to add you .
  • mojosister
    mojosister Posts: 25 Member
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    Feel free to add me as well. I'm on here for the same reasons.

    I just want to be at a healthier weight before trying again to have a child!
  • high5girl
    high5girl Posts: 90 Member
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    Hello! I too have PCOS and have had a very difficult time conceiving. My husband and I have been together for 5 years now and still haven't had a baby. My obgyn has told me most likely the only way I will be able to do this without all the drugs is to lose 100 pounds, so here I am. It's not going to be an easy journey and I'll fall off the wagon here and there but I really want to be healthy enough to have a child!
  • FitMama2013
    FitMama2013 Posts: 919 Member
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    No PCOS here, but I joined MFP last July in order to get to a healthy weight prior to TTC. I'm currently pregnant and I'm not sure if that would have happened without losing the weight. Now I am doing my best to keep up those healthy habits during this pregnancy.

    Prayers for everyone here who is trying to get healthier to start a family!
  • jhardenbergh
    jhardenbergh Posts: 1,035 Member
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    Having a kid was one of the reasons my wife and I decided to lose weight, not only the conceiving part but being around to watch them grow up and have energy for the kid. We are expecting our first in September 7th.
  • gendoll
    gendoll Posts: 89 Member
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    One of the biggest factors for me losing weight is so that my husband and I can try again at starting a family. We've been together for 10 years and have only managed to get pregnant once after I lost 40 lbs on WW. I went in to labor early and she was born still born 4 years ago. We decided 2 years ago to start trying again but with no luck. I'm not ready to go see a fertility specialist yet or at least until I have tried losing weight again to see if that helps. Anyone who would like to add me, please feel free to do so. Good luck to all of you.

    P.S. being healthy again does factor in as well.
  • jpuderbaugh
    jpuderbaugh Posts: 318 Member
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    I don't have any fertility issues that I know of. I don't have PCOS at least, I do know that. I am finally resolved to do this because I want kids really bad, but I will not, & downright refuse to try to get pregnant with this weight on. I know how dangerous it is, and I don't want to ask for any issues. Pregnancies can come with their own problems without my body and fat causing them.

    Frankly, I know I'm probably an oddball here, but I love my birth control and am not ready to be off it yet. My skin has never been clearer, my hair is shinier, my periods are not near as heavy or as painful. Sucks trying to remember it everyday and can't wait for that to be over.

    But yes, I am definitely on this journey with children in mind. It is my main goal. I'm tired of waiting, and my husband is 6 years older than me, and he doesn't deserve to wait any longer. He will be an awesome daddy. Although he will be an instigator and I will probably be having to put him on a time out as well. LOL!

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