Fertility treatment

[Jennifer615]

Does anyone know about fertility treatment? I am considering going on it, as I am 39 and have been TTC for nearly a year now. I have an appointment with the fertility centre in May.

From what I've heard, they are tablets you take which encourages the eggs to come through the tubes. I know there is a possibility of twins, but we are prepared for that.

Does anyone been through fertility treatment, and know what is involved? I would appreciate your advice.

 

[ilovespring]

There are many different types of fertility treatment and it will depend on where your problem areas are, as to what your doctor will prescribe. I have PCOS which causes me to not ovulate on my own. I have just been prescribed Serophene, which I believe is a form of the drug Clomid. This will hopefully have me ovulating and the result we are after!!! Yes, I was also told there is a higher possibility of conceiving twins....but I can't afford to be picky!!! My husband and I are both prepared for that if it happens (as much as you can be!!!).

Anyway, not sure if this helps or not. Feel free to ask any questions or comment.

 

[Rosy]

As the previous poster said, there are lots of options when it comes to fertility treatment. It will depend on what your particular situation is. Here's an article about various fertility treatments that you may find interesting:
http://www.babycenter.com/refcap/preconception/fertilityproblems/4089.html

I don't think it's unusual for someone in their late thirties to take more than a year to conceive. It took me almost a year and a half to conceive when I was 34, and I finally did so without any fertility treatments. I know how difficult it is though, and I wish you the best. I will say a prayer for you.

 

[Flipper]

Please forgive me, Jennifer, for my frustration below is in general, and not directly at you or any other specific person.

Posts like this really frustrate me. I can't have 1 child, and then I come to this section thinking there would be more like me, but instead, I mostly see all these women who have children talk about their frustrations in trying to conceive more.

Seriously, be thankful for what you have. There are a lot of people who can't have even 1 blessing, let alone 2 or 3 or more.

 

[selune]

A friend had been through the treatment, and was very edgy from all the hormones racing through her body. She was not quite the same person during that time. The treatments were tough on her relationships (husband, children, friends), and I don't think she quite realized this. I understand if this is a last resort trying to conceive one or two as you first children, but as a previous poster said, be thankful for what you have, if you already have a child/ren, and let God work in His time. Maybe there are children here or in other countries that God would rather you look to adopt. Maybe your family is complete and you don't realize it. Maybe you are to wait.

I hope I don't offend anyone with this. Best wishes to those who have been struggling for so long.

 

[CarrieAg93]

Please forgive me, Jennifer, for my frustration below is in general, and not directly at you or any other specific person.

Posts like this really frustrate me. I can't have 1 child, and then I come to this section thinking there would be more like me, but instead, I mostly see all these women who have children talk about their frustrations in trying to conceive more.

Seriously, be thankful for what you have. There are a lot of people who can't have even 1 blessing, let alone 2 or 3 or more.

I'm sorry that you feel frustrated, but frankly I was offended by your post. The pain of not being able to conceive is not diminished by the number of children you already have. We are here to support each other whether this is your first child or your tenth. We would love to support you. The women who are TTC their second or third child need support as well and should feel free to share their feelings here.

 

[ilovespring]

Please forgive me, Jennifer, for my frustration below is in general, and not directly at you or any other specific person.

Posts like this really frustrate me. I can't have 1 child, and then I come to this section thinking there would be more like me, but instead, I mostly see all these women who have children talk about their frustrations in trying to conceive more.

Seriously, be thankful for what you have. There are a lot of people who can't have even 1 blessing, let alone 2 or 3 or more.

I believe this forum is for anyone who is TTC and those who are trying for a second, third, whatever child are also more than welcome here. Each of us has our own problems and can't we just be supportive of each other regardless of what our own problems are? I am sure that any of the ladies here would tell you they are grateful for the children that they already have, however it is still painful for them going through the troubles of ttc again.

I realise what you are going through must be the hardest thing and I would be more than willing to be support to you too. But please don't get angry with the others who already have children...they need to be able to share their problems too.

I hope I have not offended you either..I just think we all need to be sensitive to each other in this. Please feel free to PM me.

 

[ilovespring]

Hey, Flipper - I just had an idea, perhaps we could start up a separate thread in this forum titled ttc#1 or something? Would this help?

 

[Jennifer615]

Well, I visited the fertility clinic and I am on clomid. I take 1 tabled a day for 5 days, from the 2nd day of my period. I've taken it for 2 days now. Hopefully, this will be the month.

Flipper, I am so sorry I have offended you. My best friend never fell pregnant, and now applying to foster, so I have an idea what you might be going through. Have you tried IVF? Would you consider adoption if all else fails?

The way I feel is that we would like to have another baby, but if that doesn't happen, then I am truly thankful to God for the two wonderful children we have.

God bless.

 

[ilovespring]

Jennifer, I hope this cycle works for you. I was on my first cycle of clomid last month and I am now pregnant. Just received my results today. Hope it will work the same for you!!

 

[CarrieAg93]

Good luck Jennifer.

Congrats spring!

 

[ilovespring]

Thanks Carrie!!

 

[Jennifer615]

Well, I'm on my 2nd cycle with Clomid. I was taking 1 tablet last cycle, but I have increased it to 2 tablets. Maybe it didn't work the 1st cycle, because my husband was "too tired" on the right night (you know what I mean!). I have given him 3 dates to put in his diary this time! Hopefully this will be the month.

 

[ilovespring]

Sorry to hear 1st time wasn't successful. When I had my cycle of clomid - I was monitored closely, they did a million blood tests and also a scan to check if I had any follicles ready to release....this was so that they could tell us exactly what the right time was! Are they not monitoring you like this?

Hope this cycle works for you!

 

[conceivingdreams]

I am not wanting a battle here, just trying to sort out my mind, heart and beliefs.

What are your thoughts on fertility for men & women?

if a woman cant have a child is it ok forher to use someone else egg?

or if he can't is it ok to use someone else sperm?

Please email me with your thoughts, be gentle with me I am very confused

Conceiving Dreams

 

[Flipper]

I can't believe this was dug up. I don't know what I was thinking at that time. Actually, I do know what I was thinking, and I shouldn't have taken the pressures I was getting out on everyone else. I'm sorry, Jennifer!

As for this latest question - yes, I have opinions (obviously) on different ways of conceiving. However, I believe that everyone is a child of God no matter how they are conceived and born. If you start judging the way they are conceived, it's then hard to keep from labling (the word judging is too harsh) the child once they are born - and that's not fair to the kid.

Fact is, if you can't do it the old fashioned way, getting pregnant, or even adopting/foster care, even with your state/country's possible tax breaks, is expensive. Not that having kids the old fashioned way isn't expensive, but if you can't do it the old fashioned way, then there are add'l expenses. Unfortunately, until it is easier to adopt within the US, or insurance is made to cover infertility treatments, cost is going to be a driving factor in any decision in how to get pregnant, or adopt.

Personally, I have my own limits on how far I am going to go - that's from my husband and I praying together on this. It's further than how far some will go, and not nearly as far as yet others will go. It's simply a personal decision.

I just can't emphasize more - the end product is a child of God no matter what.