Trying to Conceive - Fort Worth, TX

Hi A.,

Have you tried to use an ovulation kit? The ClearPlan brand is sold by the pharmacy and works really well. It lets you know the day before, day of, and day after you ovulate. This will make it less of a chore. What's crazy is that it really works within the first 2-3 cycles for most people. My friends and I have had much success from the use of an ovulation monitor.

Good luck!

to bring back the spark in your love life try doing new thinks like dressing up a a french maid, roll play, talk dirty, new positions ect. To tell a man that he needs to be check is hard but you can try this. Tell him that you want both of yall to get check out.

Hi, A.. Sorry you guys are having trouble! My husband and I tried 2 years before we gave up. I was pregnant the 1st month after we gave up. It was more like a chore, we had stress and conflict with each other. I was diagnosed with Polysistic Ovarian Syndrome (POS) about 1 year into trying. We tried all the treatments and nothing worked. However, the Dr did mention that being a heavier woman can cause the POS to come on. The last year of trying I lost about 50-60lbs and tried supplements from Mannatech. The supplements got my body on target and I started ovulating on my own. My husband had been tested and he was fine even though he had testicular cancer. I brought it up to him that I was getting tested and the Dr recommended that we both test to knock out all possibilities. I just really suggest losing the "trying to get pregnant" routine, lose some weight if you are on the heavier side, try some supplements and enjoy the blessings God has given you today as well as trust in Him. I wish you the best!

Hi A.,

I asked my husband straight out to get checked. He kept putting it off, I know he was scared but wouldn't admit it. I told him that I was going to ask my doctor for fertility drugs. With my husband at the appointment, my doc told us that we needed to check him first. Guess what, with that said he went. Now we have a beautiful 15 month old son after years of trying. If in the end you need a good fertility doc I know one for you or your husband. Best of luck!

Hi A.!

After my 3 year infertility journey from 2000 till finally results in 2003, I sympathize. However, if you don't know what is causing the TTC, then you really are just banging your head against the wall. Until you know, then really there is no reason to do anything else except wait.

Do you have an OB/GYN who dabbles in infertility or no? If not, then don't waste anytime with them unless they are willing to do an SA (semen analysis) on your dh. I belonged to 3 support groups going through what I did and I can tell you all about it! I had 6 IUI's (4 with my OB, 2 with an Endo Doc) and then my final 2 IVF's with my final Doctor James Douglas! If he can't get you prego, then no one can!! He has been named the best Infertility Doc for 5 years in a row (has been in practise 10+ years) in D Magazine! He is great, but no sugar-coating, which is what I like to hear and see!!

I sought all kinds of advice to "spark" up our sex, but that wasn't the cause after all! Your dh is just going to have to suck it up and do his business in a cup if you guys really want to have a baby. My dh ended up doing it this way for about 12 to 15 times within the entire journey of infertility, you gotta do what you gotta do if you really want a kid!

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Good Luck!

G. B.

HI A.,
Far too many women are going through the same situation you are. The sperem and egg need to "communicate." Glyconutrients have helped MANY women get pregnant within 1 - 3 months after taking these glyconutrients (all natural plant derived supplements). After my friend and her husband took the products for one month, she got pregnant. I don't know if the same quick results would happen with you, but wouldn't it be worth a try?
If you would like to talk to my friend, she is about 4 months pregnant, working as a cop, and still taking the products to ensure a healthy baby.
Call or email me whatever you decide and hope all works out for you and your husband.
God Bless,
A.
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A.,

Just like many of the other women that have commented here, I went through the infertility stuff - 2 IUI's and 3 IVF's and believe it or not, I'm so thankful that I never got pregnant because our adopted son is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I help facilitate a support group in Southwest Fort Worth for families dealing with infertility. It is so tough to deal with, and we all deal with it differently...especially our husbands. I cried so hard when I had to tell my husband that he had to get checked out. I don't know why it was so hard, but it was, so I can sympathize with you. What they have to go through is so easy compared to all the poking and prodding we have to encounter, but for some reason, it's just so difficult for them. I'd love to talk to you if you are interested. Feel free to email me at ____@____.com or call me at ###-###-####. I'm happy to listen or listen and share my story. My feeling is that I didn't go through all of this to not share it with others and hopefully make their rough road a little smoother. I'm happy to tell you anything I can. Call or email if I can help you. I will be praying for you that you can find a way to make that situation easier. I can totally relate to the "chore" that it becomes.

J. Morrison

I would suggest you visiting www.dallasareamoms.com there are 100's of moms from the dfw area and there is a forum on there for "TTC" (trying to conceive)..it has great advice and friendship :) Good luck!

Let the doctor tell him. When we were having trouble, my doctor had him checked first, because there is less opportunity for something to be wrong with him. So she wanted to rule that out. It is more complicated for them to check us.

Hope that helps,
H.