TTC 1 Year + and looking for buddies going through similar..

[sarahbug31]

TTC for a little over a year. Thought we were doing everything right - healthy, eat well, work out, DH is the same. I was using Vitex and drinking rasp. leaf tea daily. I am 31, he is 34 - I feel/felt like the clock is ticking and as if that is not enough..

We recently found out that I am not ovulating (my doc says any progesterone under 5 means no ovulation - my progesterone came back at 3.9). They were going to put me on Clomid and do an HSG pending my DH's SA results. Those results came back today - they show that his concentration is super low and the % of normal sperm was incredibly low, as well. All the docs are suggesting we see a urologist next.

Just so let down, heartbroken and frustrated. For every step I think we take forward we take 10 back. Maybe this is just not meant to be.. I don't want TTC to consume us. Anyone else going through or have gone through something similar?

 

[writingislove]

Hi sarahbug, I haven't gone through your situation exactly, but mine is also a situation of one step forward, ten steps back. We're on cycle 9 of TTC and since October, I've been struggling to get my hypothyroidism under control (it's a HUGE barrier to conceiving). We also have an appointment with a male fertility doctor tomorrow because we just learned DH has sperm agglutination (clumping), which essentially means we're dealing with male factor infertility.

TTC is hard as it is, but throw in the mix the things some of us have to go through and it's amazing how strong we all have to be! I really hope you and your hubby can get some answers and resolution soon so you can finally catch that BFP.

 

[sarahbug31]

I am so sorry you are facing the same heartache. It can be so frustrating and heartbreaking. It breaks my heart to see my husband upset and sad.. yesterday was rough.

My doctor told me yesterday that it's going to incredibly tough for us to conceive and we have to prepare ourselves for the fact that it may not happen. That was a major blow. Like you said, for every step forward some of us seem to take a hundred steps back.

I hope that you and you DH find answers and get that BFP sometime soon as well. I am going to stay positive in the meantime and see what the urologist tells us.

 

[Baybcr8z]

Just wanted to let u know I have very low prigesterone as well. Had a mc last year after never even having a cycle for over a year and my progesterone was .6!!!!! I started Vitex 6 days ago and had a positive opk for the first time ever today! They are usually test lines a few shades lighter than control line. This one is so obvious. I also started on maca which I have read wonderful reviews on increasing male spwen counts and quality up to 200% my dh is also taking it now even though I think everything is ok with him. I am also using pressed royal jelly baby aspirin and prenatal. Ttc 2 years was on bc 15 years before that. Also feel like my clock is ticking as I'll be 32 this year

 

[Baybcr8z]

Sorry for all the spelling errors. Phone autocorrect. One other thing.... The maca has really increased my libido which has always been a problem as well so now at least it isnt such a chore and is exciting and fun again

 

[sarahbug31]

Just wanted to let u know I have very low prigesterone as well. Had a mc last year after never even having a cycle for over a year and my progesterone was .6!!!!! I started Vitex 6 days ago and had a positive opk for the first time ever today! They are usually test lines a few shades lighter than control line. This one is so obvious. I also started on maca which I have read wonderful reviews on increasing male spwen counts and quality up to 200% my dh is also taking it now even though I think everything is ok with him. I am also using pressed royal jelly baby aspirin and prenatal. Ttc 2 years was on bc 15 years before that. Also feel like my clock is ticking as I'll be 32 this year

I know it's tough. I have been taking Vitex the entire time.. who knows where I would be without it (prob. lower than 3.9). Thanks for telling me about maca - just looked it up and will pass it on to my DH - I am sure he'll want to start taking it. I have been taking royal jelly - just a tbsp. every morning... but only started a couple weeks ago, hopefully it helps!

I know what you mean.. I turn 31 in a few weeks and DH turns 35 in a few weeks. We def. feel like the clock is ticking and everytime I turn around a friend or family member is expecting. While I am overjoyed for them, it is a blow every single time.

 

[sarahbug31]

Sorry for all the spelling errors. Phone autocorrect. One other thing.... The maca has really increased my libido which has always been a problem as well so now at least it isnt such a chore and is exciting and fun again

I have had trouble with that as well - about to buy some online! LOL.. esp. will low progesterone.. I had no idea why my libido was low until finding that out. Thanks again!!