Secondary Infertility

[KristiKaty]

I have two children from a previous marriage and my husband and I had a little boy 4 years ago. We have been TTC ever since our son was born (4 years ago), to no avail. The Docs tell my DH that he is infertile and that we are very fortunate that we were able to have our son. Actually, the exact comment was "are you sure it's yours?"

I try to leave it in God's hands, knowing that ultimately it's His decision, but it's hard sometimes. I really want one more child. Part of me worries that if something ever happened to my son, my DH and I would not have a biological child together.

 

[kikiboy]

I will pray for you.

 

[diaz4jesus]

I too suffer from secondary infertility. DH and I have a 4 1/2yo son together and I have a 15yo DS. Though what we have been through is a bit different. I have had 7 miscarriages/6 in the past 2 years. And it is unexplained. The desire to have a child, may it be the first or not is so undeniable, and to be unable to fulfill that desire is pure heartbreak. Remember that all things are possible with God. I will pray for you.

 

[sing4777]

I too suffer from secondary infertility. DH and I have a 4 1/2yo son together and I have a 15yo DS. Though what we have been through is a bit different. I have had 7 miscarriages/6 in the past 2 years. And it is unexplained. The desire to have a child, may it be the first or not is so undeniable, and to be unable to fulfill that desire is pure heartbreak. Remember that all things are possible with God. I will pray for you.

diaz4jesus,
Have you tried False unicorn root tincture? It is supposed to strengthen the uterus. I have read a woman's story about the same issues that you are discribing that used the tincture 2nd half of her cycle on into her pregnancy and went on to have a happy, healthy baby. Something for you to look into!
God bless!

 

[Jilly123]

I have also been wondering about this. Unfortunately I can't find very much info on the topic.

My husband and I are TTC. We haven't been using any form of birth control for 2 years. Although we were married at the time our first daughter wasn't planned, so I just assumed I was really fertile and would fall pregnant again very easily...I guess not!

 

[shainamsu]

we are currently experiencing secondary infertility also. we didn't want any kids at all and i had been told i wouldn't be able to conceive on my own, so we were so so SO surprised when we were pregnant with shiloh. we figured it would happen as easily the second time around, but instead, after two years and two miscarriages so far, we got a diagnosis of PCOS. they're looking back and saying things like "we're not really sure how you were able to have your first child at all," which gives me hope for the future. God knows what He's doing!!

 

[Mickeyk72]

We're going thru secondary infertility too. I got pregnant the first time within 2 months of starting trying. Now we've been trying for 3 years. I tried telling my gyn about my irregular cycles and she was focused on "do you want to take a pregnancy test" even though at that time I KNEW we weren't pg (no interaction that month). She really made me mad. That was more than a year ago and we're still not pg although my cycle is more regular now. I think stress is a big factor for us.

I would suggest to get a second opinion if you haven't already. Maybe from a physician who is a fertility specialist. If he's really infertile - you wouldn't have your son! unless he's had some sort of illness or other condition that has caused him to be infertile since you had your son. I guess that would be a possibility.

I'll keep you all in my prayers.