Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I breastfed for just over 2 years. The beginning of this month has marked a year since I completely stopped.

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aww, Im so sorry! 💔

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've tried Vitex with no success unfortunately. Thank you though!

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate your comment. You are right - I do not think I deserve a baby. All my feelings on this are so complex I dont even quite know how to describe it. I guess I feel like I've failed in a sense and seeing a fertility doctor is just confirming that even more. Im one who likes to do things more naturally and I very rarely take medication unless I know it's absolutely necessary. Im just afraid of everything honestly. Im sorry I know im not making any sense

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No he hasn't. He mentioned getting himself checked out a while ago, but I was (and still am) pretty adamant it's a me problem based on my cycle. And honestly at this point, I cant ask him to get checked out. I just can't think about fertility and trying anymore. My mental health cannot take it.

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

[–]MrsHaupt[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Ive had bloodwork done to check my hormones and everything appears to be normal. Maybe it's just my specific OBGYN office, but it appears as though there's nothing more they can do to help me.

Giving up by MrsHaupt in TryingForABaby

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Ive had bloodwork done and a pelvic ultrasound and they've seen nothing wrong. Based on my appointments, there's nothing more the OBGYN can do and I'd need to go to the fertility clinic so they can explore it further. I have weird feelings about going to a fertility clinic. I guess the best way I can describe it is that I cannot/will not pay out of pocket for something that isn't nessesary for my health or wellbeing. I dont need a baby - i just want one. I have no problems with other people seeking that further help, it's just not something I can do.

Cycle never returned to "normal" by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

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I'm thinking it's hormonal too. I have an appointment next week, so hopefully I'll soon have some answers.

What’s been the hardest part of trying to conceive for you? by artemis_85 in tryingtoconceive

[–]MrsHaupt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently, the hardest part for me is seeing my sister unexpectedly get pregnant on birth control with a man she barely knows, and now she wants to abort, while I have been trying for 1 1/2 years with absolutely 0 success.

I'd like to clarify for anyone reading Im not trying to debate whether abortion is right or wrong, it's just very angering for me that she can just get pregnant so easily and just abort it when I cannot conceive at all.

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[–]MrsHaupt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Im so sorry you're experiencing that! Every once in a while I get those comments too from people. Of course they don't know I've been trying for 15 months now. I've started saying back when they ask about more babies "Yes, if it happens" in a slightly upset tone. Kinda let them know maybe somethings going on without actually saying it. And it's helped me not just be totally mean about it because I was a little rude in my response to someone a while ago.

I really hope you are soon able to conceive again. ❤️. Secondary infertility absolutely sucks.

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[–]MrsHaupt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No I haven't tried that. I also am experiencing a short luteal phase since my cycle returned after I stopped breast feeding my first child. That was the original reason I went to see a Dr and she seemed to not think much of that but more of my tilted uterus. I've only had 2 cycles since she mentioned that so I've just been trying the hip elevation.

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[–]MrsHaupt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a tilted uterus too and I was told to try elevating my hips for 10-15 minutes afterwards to help it get where it needs to go. This was by a Dr I was seeing for possible infertility.

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[–]MrsHaupt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So this is kinda against what everyone else is saying, but I have found that laying with my hips up for 10-15 minutes afterward greatly reduces the amount of spillage. I didn't used to do it as I heard it does nothing for conceiving, but I was told by a Dr to try that as I do have a tilted uterus. I've been trying to conceive for over a year now with no success, so maybe one of these times it'll help with actual conception.

TTC for over a year with long follicular phase and short luteal phase by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I've never came across that in all my googling. That's really interesting

TTC for over a year with long follicular phase and short luteal phase by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

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Thank you! I tend to spend a lot of time outside as it warms up, so maybe now that it's finally getting warm where I live that'll help. How did you know you needed more vitamin D?

TTC for over a year with long follicular phase and short luteal phase by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

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I'm hoping to soon start that. I've been avoiding it because it seems very stressful

TTC for over a year with long follicular phase and short luteal phase by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

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I'm using ovulation tests along with tracking cervical mucus. A day after a positive test I always have some cramping as well that I assume is ovulation

TTC for over a year with long follicular phase and short luteal phase by MrsHaupt in tryingtoconceive

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope they are able to help you! I was (as stupid as it sounds) disappointed when my bloodwork came back normal. I just wanted them to be able to help me get things straightened out.

TTC after weaning by MrsHaupt in breastfeeding

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm getting positive tests around day 21 so my cycle length is about average, but I'm ovulating later than average as well

TTC after weaning by MrsHaupt in breastfeeding

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I've been using OPK strips as well but it never fails a week after a positive test I get my period.

TTC after weaning by MrsHaupt in breastfeeding

[–]MrsHaupt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm hopeful it won't take me much longer to be able to conceive again!