I'm not really sure right now.

[terces]

I got my test results today and I'm not really sure what I'm feeling. I'm upset for sure, but I haven't cried? I think that I'm just numb right now and don't want to feel anything. I am, however, worried about my DH a lot. Here's why:

We went to the fertility specialist at the end of April and he had another SA and I got scheduled for more blood tests. We got all of the results back today and the nurse said that all of my test results look ok. That one was weird because I don't ovulated and my cycles are few and far between. Then they dropped the bomb. My husbands new SA showed that after they washed the sperm and got the concentrated amount. ( I think that's how she worded it) His count was 15 The count they look for after washed is 10million. They said that with that the chances of us conceiving on our own is pretty much not going to happen. She said there's always that one small little miracle with the SA level, but not likely. My poor DH feels so bad and I'm just kind of well I'm not sure what I am. I still have my scope test coming up. Not sure what that is going to reveal at this point and time.

Sorry for rambling just wanted to get it out. Anyone been through this part of TTC? I know that we are looking at IVF, but HOPEFULLY IUI will become an option.

 

[tlm]

So sorry terces! Have you had another SA done? I wouldn't read too much into one analysis! I am assuming that the 15 is 15mil?? I have a friend whose husband has 12mil and they got pregnant within a year of trying and not needing any medical intervention. Good luck!!

 

[Moorebetter]

Hang in there girl!!! does your husband take any vits or supplements?

Im sure your doctor will go over all of this with you, dont give up!!!

 

[MrsElsie]

Hi terces

I know it's hard to be told that things arent what you hoped. But there is something good in there as well - your tests came back ok so thats one less thing to worry about. I dont ovulate regularly either but all my tests are fine - i think it just happens sometimes, I'm hoping clomid will help when i start it.

With your hubby, remember that men are constantly making sperm, so even if the test isnt great at the moment, it could well improve (and it might just be that he was worn down when they took the sample) - they usually do at least two before making any assumptions. You said he got his "new" SA - does this mean he had one done before? My Hubby had two SAs, one of them showed slow swimmers (cant remember technical term!) but the other one a week later was absolutely fine.

I can imagine how hard it is for him - it sounds like he just needs to be reminded that you'll face whatever it is together, and regardless of where the problem lies (if there is one) it is noones fault. Just give yourself a bit of time to get used to what they have said, and when you go back to see them I'd advise writing down your questions before going - if you're anything like me you'll forget what you really want to ask because it is so nervewracking.

Take care, and dont forget that it is possible.

MrsElse

 

[terces]

So sorry terces! Have you had another SA done? I wouldn't read too much into one analysis! I am assuming that the 15 is 15mil?? I have a friend whose husband has 12mil and they got pregnant within a year of trying and not needing any medical intervention. Good luck!!

This is the 2nd SA and it is 15 not 15mil. I hoped at first she meant 15mil, but she made it clear it's 15

 

[terces]

Hi terces

I know it's hard to be told that things arent what you hoped. But there is something good in there as well - your tests came back ok so thats one less thing to worry about. I dont ovulate regularly either but all my tests are fine - i think it just happens sometimes, I'm hoping clomid will help when i start it.

With your hubby, remember that men are constantly making sperm, so even if the test isnt great at the moment, it could well improve (and it might just be that he was worn down when they took the sample) - they usually do at least two before making any assumptions. You said he got his "new" SA - does this mean he had one done before? My Hubby had two SAs, one of them showed slow swimmers (cant remember technical term!) but the other one a week later was absolutely fine.

I can imagine how hard it is for him - it sounds like he just needs to be reminded that you'll face whatever it is together, and regardless of where the problem lies (if there is one) it is noones fault. Just give yourself a bit of time to get used to what they have said, and when you go back to see them I'd advise writing down your questions before going - if you're anything like me you'll forget what you really want to ask because it is so nervewracking.

Take care, and dont forget that it is possible.

MrsElse

Thanks and yes that was his 2nd SA and this one was lower than the first. The nurse talked about IVF, but they have to do the scope on me to see what kind of environment my uterus would be for an IVF treatment. It seems at this point that every time we think we are making progress we hit another wall. I have started a list, because you're right when you are talking to the dr. or nurse you kinda forget what you wanted to say when you don't get the news you wanted. I have another appointment coming up in June and hopefully will get a lot figured out then as far as what I am able to do on my end. Hope you get your BFP soon and have a happy and healthy LO.

 

[terces]

Hang in there girl!!! does your husband take any vits or supplements?

Im sure your doctor will go over all of this with you, dont give up!!!

He's taking some supplements, but not as regular as he should. He had an injury when he was a teen and had a hernia operation as a child. The Doc thinks that is the reason for his low count.

 

[tlm]

So sorry terces!! Praying that the vitamins help his counts!! Hugs!!!!!!!