Everyone else is getting pregnant!

[one4 me2]

Hi ladies

I went to the Docs recently to ask mine for advice because we've been TTC for 9 months and I'd read that when you've over 35 it's best to get checked out after 6 months rather than wait for a year. He said in our local area you need to have been trying for at least 18 months before you get a referral to the fertility clinic.

One of my friends of a similar age had been trying about a year and told her doctor they'd been trying for 2 years so they got a referral straight away. It turned out she had a few fibroids which they removed and she got pregnant quite soon after.

One4me2 - I'm sorry to hear you've been trying for 2-3 years and that there doesn't seem to be anything specific causing it. I guess that must be really hard for you. I think the fact that you got a BFP at all is a good sign, this suggests that something is working ok. Have you thought about getting a hair test done to see if there's any vitamin/mineral deficiency? I was reading about this in a book yesterday - let me know if you want me to dig out the details? Also another friend of mine told me recently about a herb called Maca which I've now got on order. It's apparently a fertility herb that is totally natural - she got pregnant the first month after using it (after having several chemicals). xx

Thanks Leeze,

I actually did have a hair analysis done, but for other reasons at the time. Most everything was fine, except my magnesium and zinc were a little low...took magnesium, Vit. D and zinc for awhile...didn't help fertility obviously. Have not tried Maca, although I have read about it...still a little weary about it...don't want to mess around too much. Do you know how she took it (read it's not very tasty)?

 

[Nat0619]

I'd be interested to hear what this maca is too and how you take it? x

 

[one4 me2]

I'd be interested to hear what this maca is too and how you take it? x

I did some searching, and it comes in tablets and powder form. Powder supposedly tastes so I think a lot of people take the tablets. This forum has some threads about the Maca if you do the advanced search. I also read about some side effects it could have for some people, so make sure you research for yourself.

 

[Leeze]

Hi ladies,

My friend took it in tablet form. I've only done a bit of research on it but thought it was meant to be safe because it comes from a vegetable, I think? I started a thread on this recently in the TTC section and had a couple of replies there from women who'd taken it and one definitely said she thought this could have helped as she got pregnant the first cycle she took it.

I didn't realise there were possible side effects, looks like I might need to do some more research too ...

 

[Leeze]

oh, I just checked and it was actually in "TTC after a loss" that i started the thread about Maca xx

 

[one4 me2]

I'm actually thinking of trying out the Maca for a little bit. We'll see what happens. If this doesn't work then

 

[Leeze]

Good luck with it! I've just seen another post from someone who got a BFP today after 6 years TTC - so stay hopeful xx