Wanting to hear moms out there who easily got pregnant with first child but are having trouble concieving second one. Did you get pregnant? How long did it take? I've recently read in Parents mag about secondary infertility and how much age affects it. I got pregnant with my child at 37 first shot. First shot at baby 2 pregnant again at 40 but found out at 9 weeks that there was no "fetus". Had a D&C 4 months ago. Have been trying to get pregnant again for 3 months and so far no luck. I know I need to relax but its hard - I keep thinking I'm running out of time!!
after 6 invitros my friend conceived after accupuncture.....she just had her 3rd baby at 45....best wishes to you
Relax. You need to give it some time. After I had a miscarriage, it took me a good few months before I got pregnant again --and I get pregnant on the first shot. The more stress you put on yourself, the harder it's going to be.
Hi C.,
I got pregnant for the very first time at age 40 without trying and thinking I'll never bear children. Now at 43, I started kicking around the idea of having another child. Talking to my OB, the risks of having a Down Syndrome child are high. He suggested to give it serious thought and see a Genetic Specialist. With tests including family medical history they would determine the odds of having a DS child or a child with brain defects. Enjoying a beautiful life with my son had me thinking. There is a risk and am I ready to take it. What will I do if I have a Down Syndrome child? Weighing out the risk I decided to stop while I'm ahead and settle with my son the "miracle baby", as I tend to call him. In my opinion give it some more thought and seek medical advice by a reputable Specialist. During my pregnancy I vistited my OB regularly and a High Risk Specialist, Dr. Iannuci at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge every 2 weeks for Ultrasounds and hearbeat checks.
I sincerely wish you the best.
Bernie
I would see a fertility doctor. We are born with a certain amount of eggs. By the time we start ovulating there aren't alot left. Everytime you have a period you lose at least one egg. By the time we are older the quality has diminished . If you see a fertility docor they can tell you where you stand in regards to eggs and if you should have IVF or take a fertility drug to release more eggs. It could be nothing but it is worth it to find out .Dr Piekos in Joliet/Mokena is wonderful:) Good luck to you . I hope you are blessed with another child :)
Hi, C.. So sorry to hear about your loss. I have one son who was conceived through IVF. We tried for 18 months before finally getting pregnant. It was our first pregnancy and I was under 35 so we had to wait at least a year before our insurance would pay for any infertility testing. If you are over 35 however, they recommend seeing a specialist after 6 months. However, in your case, since you've had a m/c already, I would say go NOW! It could be any number of things going on and I think you will feel better knowing either way. If there is something wrong, then you can take the necessary steps needed to get pregant. If everything is fine, you will be able to relax a little more and hopefully with less stress, everything will fall into place. Not sure where you are located, but we used Dr. Jacobs at FCI for our first IVF and he was WONDERFUL!! They have multiple offices in the northwest suburbs and downtown. We are getting ready for round two and had to switch doctors since our insurance is no longer accepted at FCI. We are now going with Dr. Karande at InVia...they also have multiple offices in the northwest burbs. Good luck to you!! If you do end up having some fertility treatments and need someone to talk to, feel free to contact me. What helped me the most while going through our ordeal was having others who had already been through a similar situation let me talk their ear off. Good luck!!
C.,
First, i feel for you. While i didn't have these issues, i know an AMAZING doctor that has helped many of my friends and family with the same issues you are having.
His name is Charles Miller. He works out of Lutheran General Hospital and Edwards Hospital in Park Ridge and Naperville respectively.
His offices are in Arlington Heights and Naperville. He's brilliant at what he does and would be able to help you or at least tell you honestly if you can/will be able to conceive again. A lot of times its because the hormone levels are dropping and the preganancy can't sustain.
Best of luck to you!
Definitely, I would go and see your ob/gyn or take the recommendation from your other post for a good fertility specialist. My concern was reversed - it took quite a long time to become pregnant, with my first. THE DAY we began our fertility testing, the dr. began with a urinalysis, then refused to do further testing - I was pregnant! What a shock!
The second pregnancy, miraculously happened quick, quick, quick. However, a couple months before we made the "commitment" to go for another, I had lost weight, was exercising more and started taking vitamins. If it would have taken me longer to get pregnant - I wouldn't have hesitated taking the next step.
So sorry for your loss - very sad.
I wish all the best to you.
