TTC Through Donor Sperm Support Needed

[Trippymama]

So, I'm in my second month of trying to conceive through donor sperm using a friend, and I'd like to start a new thread for anyone else that would like a long term buddy... or short term!

 

[Trippymama]

Also, if anyone is reading Taking Charge of My Fertility, please jump in!

 

[kpad76]

Hi,
I am in my 4 month of ttc through a known sperm donor via AI and as yet no sign of a baby

I am going to take this month off and take Agnus castus and Dong quai and see if that works. I also need to increase my exercise. here's hoping.
Would be nice to hear about you.
thank you

 

[Trippymama]

So, glad to have a partner in crime here.... I'm right in the middle of inseminating in month #2. It's a totally consuming process as every day you have to watch your body and assess its functions. I'm hoping so much that it will work for us this month, but I just turned 35 and I'm a little overweight, so I know that it might take awhile. That's why I really need a partner here to work through it. How old are you? Tell me about yourself. I live in upstate New York, teach creative writing to high school students, and I have three adopted children... a sibling group. I was a social worker before I entered the classroom. Stay in touch!

 

[Trippymama]

What is Agnus whatever? (I can't see your previous post while I'm typing)

 

[Love0411]

Hi Ladies. DH & I have been TTC for 3 years next month and I have thought about using donor sperm. I am nervous that my DH won't accept the baby whole heartedly as his...I am probably being stupid here though. How did you overcome your fears?

 

[kpad76]

Hi Trippymama,
Thanks for your reply.

I ve tried now for 4 months and like you i am a little overweight. I am going to try and increase my exercise, so will be joining the gym.

It is stressful locating the right time to inseminate. I use the LH test strips which you dip into a urine sample. this helps to determine the best time to inseminate. I'll be 34 in April, so I am 'getting on', well, i think so anyway. I don't have any children as yet, but I do hope this will work soon, as it's so disheartening when it doesn't work.
I live in SE England and i work in Education also.

We're going to take a break this month from inseminations, due to timing for this month. Agnus Castus is a herb which I found out about on this site, it helps to regulate your cycle. I've been advised not to take it though as my cycles are normal.
I am however, going to try Dong Quai, as it's apparently a 'Womens Tonic'. It helps to nourish the womb.

Let me know how you get on.
x

 

[jodie4805]

Hi. I've been trying for 14 months with a friend donor, & started seeing a FS. Things are going bad at the moment & don't know if he's going to carry on donating for me. Very worried at the moment as don't want to give up trying after all this time.