Month 6 and counting...

[Lirpa11]

Dreaming mom- what do u do for low motility?

DH and I have been trying to br healthier across the board by eating healthy, cutting back on alcohol. We have been fairly healthy anyhow.

 

[ladders]

Dreaming my dh has had sa which came back with low motility and I think was because of high viscosity so sperm stuck in the thick semen so have been trying things to sort that out. His actual count wasn't low but wasn't great, what was your dh count? Did it mention viscosity? Sorry not trying to be nosey but my gp didn't seem too bothered about the results but I'm worried that's the reason we are not conceiving so would be interesting to know what your dh results were and what your dr said about them

 

[dreamingmom]

I haven't seen direct results yet just what the nurse told dh over the phone. Once we get the numbers in the mail I will share. I am also going to my Dr on Fri. So I will see what she says. A Friend told me to take musinex around O time to thin out the cf I think I will try that this month to help his guys along. I researched all last night and there were a lot of supplements listed to try but also a lot of info on IVF. I really hope we can do this naturally though. I am 31 and he is 32, so we have time but we also want a big family .......I don't think that will happen if it takes years and all our money for one.

 

[BabyPrayers21]

Well today was like another kick in the gut. DH is fine. His test came back all good. It's me. I can't remember exactly what she said was elevated but whatever it is makes conceiving harder. Not impossible but difficult. She said I may need to take some meds to help. Worst part is that it is out of my control. So I'm being referred to a reproductive specialist. I'm so upset. Everyone including my husband keeps saying it is what it is and take one step at a time. Easier said than done. I eat healthy, rarely drink, take my prenatals, and exercise. My hubby on the other hand eats whatever he wants, drinks a few times a week, doesn't exercise and he's fine. It's so frustrating.
It also doesnt help that he is not keen on the idea of insemination which means that if that's what needs to happen I'm gonna have to convince him. I guess that is what I am most worried about.
I'm sorry for venting. I guess I just need some support from other ladies that are having difficulty.
I'm currently on CD 16 and in my fertile window so we are BDing every other day. I'm gonna pick up some preseed and try that. Praying that just maybe we get it right and get pregnant this month and that we wont need a specialist.

Thinking of you all. Prayers and baby

 

[ladders]

Dreaming I have just gotten dh to take mucinex this cycle so I'll let you know if it helps.
Baby prayers don't worry too much it could be something simple and once fixed you will conceive easily. The level wasn't prolactin was it? I would prefer to be the one with the problem because at least you can go to stuff and make changes and not have to be nagging dh, mines rubbish at doing what he's told

 

[BabyPrayers21]

Dreaming I have just gotten dh to take mucinex this cycle so I'll let you know if it helps.
Baby prayers don't worry too much it could be something simple and once fixed you will conceive easily. The level wasn't prolactin was it? I would prefer to be the one with the problem because at least you can go to stuff and make changes and not have to be nagging dh, mines rubbish at doing what he's told

No it wasn't prolactin. It was something sub...
Good point about it being me rather than DH. Trust me I'm happy all was well with him cuz he is not the best at taking meds and following doctors orders. Plus he works like 60-80hours a week. He has one day off during the week that is our only option for doctors appointments. I guess you are right that at least its me. I'm a stay at home mom for my two step kids so I have a great deal of availability while they are at school.
Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Just like everyone else I've never wanted something more in my life. Plus my step kids are only getting older and Id really like to get pregnant before I have to tell them how babies are made which is most likely going to be this summer being that my SD is going to middle school next year.

As always Prayers and baby to all.

 

[dreamingmom]

Dreaming I have just gotten dh to take mucinex this cycle so I'll let you know if it helps.
Baby prayers don't worry too much it could be something simple and once fixed you will conceive easily. The level wasn't prolactin was it? I would prefer to be the one with the problem because at least you can go to stuff and make changes and not have to be nagging dh, mines rubbish at doing what he's told

I think you misunderstood my previous post. The women should take mucinex to thin out your CF. This way the CF more fluid and is easier for the slower swimmers to move through and get to its target. I don't know if it works the same way for the man's semen, but if it doesn't do anything to harm production I guess it won't hurt to try. I did find some herbs and supplements men can take, in the internet research I read last night , it said Calcium helps break up clumping(sorry I don't know the proper terminology yet) and motility , Coenzyme Q10-10mg over two weeks can increase motility(my DH started taking this today, since we already had a bottle in the house), and Asian Ginseng 4 grams a day for 3 months can improve mobility. There was also a post I found that said to have him hang his bits in cold water for 5 minutes. My DH said that we would not be trying that one but if you can get your dh to try it might help or be worth a good laugh for you!

 

[ladders]

Using the mucinex for dh as it's supposed to thin the semen as he has greatly increased viscosity, iv been taking epo for cm and using preseed when ewcm gone. Might try mucinex for me next time but can't buy it in the UK and have to have it imported so takes an age to arrive!
Know how you feel I feel like I think about getting pregnant every second of the day and I'm so so scared that it's not going to happen. Feel like if was going to happen naturally it would have done by now.

Hope your level is something that can be sorted quickly and this could be the answer to it all! I had a raised prolactin level on first blood and actually got excited as thought would be sorted and I'd conceive, second sample came back normal and I should have been really pleased but was slightly disappointed. Got in massive trouble for that with dh!

 

[mrshan]

Using the mucinex for dh as it's supposed to thin the semen as he has greatly increased viscosity, iv been taking epo for cm and using preseed when ewcm gone. Might try mucinex for me next time but can't buy it in the UK and have to have it imported so takes an age to arrive!
Know how you feel I feel like I think about getting pregnant every second of the day and I'm so so scared that it's not going to happen. Feel like if was going to happen naturally it would have done by now.

Hope your level is something that can be sorted quickly and this could be the answer to it all! I had a raised prolactin level on first blood and actually got excited as thought would be sorted and I'd conceive, second sample came back normal and I should have been really pleased but was slightly disappointed. Got in massive trouble for that with dh!

Ladders, is it possible that your DH is just dehydrated? Does he drink enough liquid during the day? I used to be habitually dehydrated because I would only drink 2 cups of coffee a day and that would be all of my liquid intake. I'm just wondering if his numbers are okay otherwise and it's just high viscosity, it may be that he's just not drinking enough fluids to thin everything out. Drinking a lot of water works for thinning blood and clearing up a chest cold, so I imagine it would work for SF too.

Good luck, ladies! We're still not to the testing point because I just went of BCP last July and my OB is suuuper relaxed about testing.

 

[ladders]

Mishan thanks for youreceived reply, did alot of googling about viscosity and dehydration did come up. My dh is a bugger for drinking coffee all day at work and then beer at home and wees the colour of tango (sorry tmi) have been trying to get him to drink more and will keep trying because it does make sense. I'm hoping that the low volume and motility are also due to that and so if drinks lots then will be normal. His count wasn't low but wasn't amazing at 46mil/ml so need all of them to be as active as they can.
And I shouldn't have been in the testing zone but I'm extra neurotic about this and was hoping to have my mind put at rest, didn't quite work out!

 

[dreamingmom]

Ladders, my dh drinks a lot of beer as well. My doctor said that alcohol can definitely slow down his little swimmers. We are working on having him cut back. I actually created a chart for him to record the amount of ounces he drinks a week, so that he can try to cut down each week and see his progress. He also smokes which is another factor of why his swimmers may be slow. He is going to work on cutting that back as well. I am a little disappointed today because I asked My doctor if there is anything I could do to help speed things along, like stand on my head. She said there is nothing I can do to help the process. Sperm only live 72 hours so if they are too slow to get to their target in time they will die out before they reach the egg. She also said it takes 2-3 months for sperm to replenish so it will probably take that long from the time he makes the life style changes needed. DH really wants children too but I know it is not easy for him to change his habits.

 

[BabyPrayers21]

Good Evening Ladies,
I just want to thank you all for sharing your stories. I realize that that's essentially why we are all here but still.....

So, I received a phone call from the reproductive specialist today to set up our appointment. My DHs work schedule sucks so we can't get in til next month. We go May 21st. I'm having a really hard time not worrying. Thing is I'm worried because DH is not a believer in insemination or IVF. He feels that if it was meant to be then God would have dealt you those cards. I on the other hand will do ANYTHING to have a child of my own. We have children from his previous marriage but I really want one of my own which is why we are trying. With that said I'm praying and praying that its something as simple as taking meds. If that is not the case I'm going to have to do some serious convincing which will probably lead to some serious arguing and I HATE confrontation. Not to mention if we will even have the $$ to do that. I know I should focus on one step at a time but I'm nervous. It's so hard.
We're continuing to on the off chance that we get pregnant before we met the specialist. Is anyone else in a similar boat?

Prayers and to all.