Feeling down...

runner311

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Feeling a bit down today, was just looking for someone to help raise my spirits.

I have a 2 year old daughter who I love more than anything in the world. My first pregnancy was pretty bad, ended up giving birth at 31w3d and she had IUGR so it was a very rough road but in the end gave us the perfect little girl. It took us 2 years to get pregnant the first time. We have been trying to have a second child now for about a year and a half to no avail. I'm on my 2nd round of Clomid and will be starting my third here I believe in the next week or so, as I believe that this cycle was a wash as well.

I've been taking Clomid on days 5-9, I ovulate perfectly fine with or without the Clomid, thats never been an issue. My husband has checked out fine as well. My doctor did tell me that during my C section that my uterus appeared to be the shape of a heart which could make it hard to conceive, which makes perfect sense considering. This past cycle we did everything right, but today at 13dp I got another BFN. I feel deflated.

We have an appointment with a fertility specialist in 2 weeks, I would like to go straight to IVF but my husband has concerns, he thinks we should do IUI first and then move on to IVF if needed. I am 36 years old btw, so the clock is ticking, I already told myself that if I dont get pregnant again by the end of the year that we are done. Its just getting too stressful and upsetting after each failed cycle.

I know that there are plenty of us out there who are going through our own struggles. I've told you my story (quick version), now tell me yours.

We can all use someone to vent with - hoping some of you are willing to be my buddy and we can help eachother through these struggles.
 
Hi there:winkwink: I'm not in a situation like you but I wanted to stop by to give you a hug :hugs: I really hope that your day gets better and praying for you that you will get pregnant soon with your little bean😘
We are here for support if you need us😉
 
Sending you :hugs: Runner! It's horrible when month after month there is BFN! If you are worried about the ticking clock and can afford it I reckon just go for the IVF! I am sure hubby will understand the reasons!

I am up and down myself the last few weeks, TTC # 2 with a new partner although I have discovered I have PCOS (took 14 months to conceive DD) Part of my feels awful for my OH, I feel a bit less of a woman, unattractive and emotional! Wonder why he puts up with me! Also my mother passed away when DD was 3 months old and it makes me sad that when the time comes I'll be pregnant it will feel like I am moving on without her! :cry: Sorry for the waffling rant - it's been a while waiting to come out!
 
Thank you to both of you for your responses.. its nice to know that someone is out there listening. I dont like to talk about it much with my hubby, we are both aware of everything going on so.....

I'm happy that I have my daughter, and I know I will always be happy with or without a second child, but I just feel like something is missing from our family.... feel like a second child would complete that
 
I really feel for you Runner. We are on our 6th cycle trying for our first, so not as long as you, but every month when AF comes it's like a knife to the heart. I am 37 so I hear you about the ticking clock. And it gets louder every month TTC!

If your tubes are open, I think IUI might be worth a try, especially since you've been pregnant before. At least you know that the 'plumbing' has worked in the past. It can work again! Keep the faith!

We will likely be heading to see a fertility specialist If I'm not pregnant in the next 2 months (dr appt in July to get the referral). I had my day 3 hormones checked and all came back fine, FSH=6 which is almost 'excellent' so at least I'm not suffering from premature ovarian failure. The doctor seemed to think my husband's semen analysis was just fine, but based on my research all his numbers are well below average so he's started on some supplements (pycnogenol, L-arginine, FertilPro) to help his swimmers.

My current dilemma is figuring out how to get out of going to my husband's cousin's wife's baby shower next weekend...I don't think I can stand my husband's entire extended family's nosy questions about when we're going to start a family. If one more person tells me 'don't wait too long' I might punch them!
 

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