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angel79202
angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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Wondering if anyone else is in the same boat and is looking for support :) We have been TTC for 5 years now and I am not giving up hope!
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  • yanicka
    yanicka Posts: 1,004 Member
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    I am so sorry you have to face that heartach. I know second hand how difficult it can be since I have been a surrogate mother 4 times and an rgg donor twice. I hope you will have your little miracle soon in your arms
  • MadBabysMama
    MadBabysMama Posts: 373 Member
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    There is a forum on here called Fit for Future Families - July 2011 (they may start a new one for August soon, I assume). The folks on there are all at various stages of TTC, you may find it helpful!
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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    Aww thanks so much, you're an awesome person for doing what u do :)
  • ckjohnson0820
    ckjohnson0820 Posts: 39
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    Hi, I am unable to concieve as well, I just had my first appt at the fertility doctor I have to go back when my cycle start, but this is way i decided to take charge and try to be healthier. I understand what you are going thru.
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
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    I struggled for a long time. In MY case, I had to lose weight and then was able to conceive. Each 10% of your body weight that you lose increases your fertility by 50%. However, if you're under weight, you may have to gain. And some people just struggle for no reason. It's a heartache only someone who struggles can understand. Sorry you're dealing with that!
  • arw060310
    arw060310 Posts: 256 Member
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    We haven't had any luck, and I'm due for an HSG test soon. I'm hoping that once I lose the weight and once my husband gets back from Afghanistan it'll finally happen for us! It's been very frustrating and very stressful for me =/
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
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    Many women conceive within 6 months of an HSG because the dye clears out the gunk from the tubes. It's not fun, particularly if you have blocked tubes, but it can be valuable. I conceived 5 months after mine, and after dropping 25 lbs. But mostly I think I conceived because I stopped stressing about it.
  • lnadeau66
    lnadeau66 Posts: 135 Member
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    Angel,
    Having btdt, I feel your pain, and I am so sorry that you have to go through this. Having said that, I have to tell you that infertility led us to OUR most beautiful place on earth, adoption. We adopted our daughters from China in 2003 and 2006, and couldn't be happier. Hang in there, and I hope that soon you will find YOUR peace. I understand that weight loss is a wonderful step to ending infertility, so I think that you have made a wise choice,and obviously you have done well in this journey.
    Good Luck!:flowerforyou: Lynn

    PS: yanicka, YOU ARE AN ANGEL! You have made so many people soo happy! Congratulations!!
  • arw060310
    arw060310 Posts: 256 Member
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    Many women conceive within 6 months of an HSG because the dye clears out the gunk from the tubes. It's not fun, particularly if you have blocked tubes, but it can be valuable. I conceived 5 months after mine, and after dropping 25 lbs. But mostly I think I conceived because I stopped stressing about it.

    that's what I've heard =] It gives me some hope. But if I can get it scheduled this month, we won't even be able to TTC for 9 more months anyway. Should I just get it over with or wait?
  • corymomma
    corymomma Posts: 405 Member
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    I am in the same boat of sorts. I have conceived twice both many years ago, and both ended in miscarriages. When I got to a doctor who was a specialist he looked me in the face and said your a fat slob that's why you can't get pregnant. I was so horribly hurt I ran from the office, it didn't dawn on me till later that something should have been done to correct that doctor's problem. Unfortunately I have reached an age where I have decided I just won't have any. And the time isn't right for adoption. As I understand they won't consider you to adopt if you are over 40 and that is fast approaching for me.

    Sorry to be so down and depressing, it still hurts plenty and I know what you are going through. I wish you the best of luck, and hope that you can soon hear the patter of little feet, and have many sleepless nights due to little one's crying ahead of you for the best of reasons.
  • SkateboardFi
    SkateboardFi Posts: 1,322 Member
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    i'm terrified. me and my boyfriend have been trying for months and we haven't had any luck. i haven't had any formal diagnosis and we haven't seen a specialist for anything yet so i'm hoping we may just be having some bad luck or it's something that can be changed. i'm sorry to hear that you're going through what you're going through, but i'm a firm believer that there are exceptions and the improbable happens daily so keep your head up!
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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    My doctor told me to at least 30 pounds..I've lot over 50 so far..I just want this so bad..I'm sick of hearing this friend is pregnant with number 3 and so forth...and people who get "accidentally" pregnant and complain about it..definitely helps to hear I'm not alone :)
  • SkateboardFi
    SkateboardFi Posts: 1,322 Member
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    and people who get "accidentally" pregnant and complain about it..

    THIS makes me sooo angry! i hate that! people who don't plan to have a baby have 8 of them lol and those of us who want it with all our hearts end up with complications! but no, you're definitely not alone. i want to go see a doc but i'm scared..what if he tells me i can't? i'd be crushed...and my boyfriend would be too, we both want this very badly..
  • deb03blue
    deb03blue Posts: 3
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    Definitely don't give up...there is hope. I struggled with infertility due to Stein Leventhal Syndrome and I have 2 beautiful boys. We've tried for a third but with all of the stuff I've had to have done, my "baby making machine" is toast and there will be no more. I'll put you in my prayers.
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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    It's hard..my specialist is awesome...they usually won't see you until you have been TTC for a year..I've had surgeries, tests, and drugs but it will all be worth it..
  • angel79202
    angel79202 Posts: 1,012 Member
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    Definitely don't give up...there is hope. I struggled with infertility due to Stein Leventhal Syndrome and I have 2 beautiful boys. We've tried for a third but with all of the stuff I've had to have done, my "baby making machine" is toast and there will be no more. I'll put you in my prayers.

    Thank you, I'm not giving up!
  • candb
    candb Posts: 238
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    I personally have not had to go thru what you ladies have, but several of my close friends have. They are all Mommy's now. One through adoption, two through IVF, and one through IUI.

    I hope you are all able to snuggle your little miracles very soon.
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
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    TTC since feb 2008.
    had laprascopy last march and dr said unexplained infertility I did have treatment with clomid+injection of fsh for 4 months in 2008 I was 68kg by then with med I was 74 in 5 months since then I have been yo-yo btw 72 to 76

    The stress is multiplied coz after ovulation days I don't exercise just afraid what if I'm pregnant then now I have joined Mfp I'm taking treatment but again not working out which makes me even more stressed
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
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    TTC since feb 2008.
    had laprascopy last march and dr said unexplained infertility I did have treatment with clomid+injection of fsh for 4 months in 2008 I was 68kg by then with med I was 74 in 5 months since then I have been yo-yo btw 72 to 76

    The stress is multiplied coz after ovulation days I don't exercise just afraid what if I'm pregnant then now I have joined Mfp I'm taking treatment but again not working out which makes me even more stressed
  • dexters_dexterity
    dexters_dexterity Posts: 342 Member
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    TTC since feb 2008.
    had laprascopy last march and dr said unexplained infertility I did have treatment with clomid+injection of fsh for 4 months in 2008 I was 68kg by then with med I was 74 in 5 months since then I have been yo-yo btw 72 to 76

    The stress is multiplied coz after ovulation days I don't exercise just afraid what if I'm pregnant then now I have joined Mfp I'm taking treatment but again not working out which makes me even more stressed

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