FertilityTies posts tagged with 37

Our Story of Trying to Find Answers While TTC

Thu, 07 May 2009 05:58:37 -0500

So welcome to my story. I am 37 years old and have been ttc for like a year and a half. We have a 2 almost 3 yr old DD. Our DS passed away in 2004 at the age of 3.

He was tentitavly diagnosed with transient anemia shortly after his 3rd b-day. = Do nothing except follow up blood tests to make sure levels rise over the next few months. Which they were doing slowly. About a month later we rushed to the E.R. one night when he was not himself. Not feeling well moving to almost listless.(REd blood cell count was taken and very low) They ended up flying him to a children's hospital. He was diagnosed with pre-b ALL(a type of leukemia). Apparently the "best kind" if you're gonnna get it. Well, after a week in hospital we went home with a treatment plan and orders to return once a week for a med we couldn't do at home. After 1 week he was already in remission and apparently they couldn't have hoped for a better response. Only 2 days later he got a fever in the a.m. A phone call yeilded the news that this could be the meds finally caching up with him. Well, fever went up and throwing up started so we ended up driving back to the hospital.(fri. night) Apparently he had gotten an infection. It was later determined to be anerobic and derived from the hospital. He died of septic shock Mon. night after trying everything the dr.s could come up with to battle the infection. It just couldn't be contrlled. We definetely felt like a car crash. It was all so fast. Diagnosed 1 month after BW and died a little over 2 weeks later. He was never sick before this either. Not even an ear ache. Perfectly healthy playful little boy. The blood test was originally taken as part of 3yr check up. In the beginning this is part of the reason why after BW didn't show anything but low red blood cell count(& trust me they checked for everything!) they observed him play all day and he had no easy bruising or fatigue so they just sent us home to have follow up BW. We miss him terribly, but were graced with DD in 2006. She definitely brought joy back to our lives. It was tough to feel like a mom with no one to mother.

So after trying for a year to get her another sibling I had my regular check-up and discussed the issue. I was cleared of anything obvious and told to return for a day 21 progesterone test the next month. This was to make sure I ovulated. Was still letting DD breast feed at night. Also given a Cup for DH to deposit a sperm analysis at our convenience. They decided to have me do clomid 1 month to see if I needed a "kick-start". I totally O'd. #s were 25.7 which they say are very good.

Well, Dh ended up admitting a little something at this point. He was having almost no ejaculate. (should have picked up on him hiding something since he hadn't requested a certain something in some time & I admittedly had let it go without much thought) I'll skip over the anger/ hurt feelings of this coming to light so long after starting the trying process. I can see where it is embarrassing for a guy, but please! I know it's not his fault.

Anyway, this was obviously a strange development since we have conceived children. Well, here's where the story gets even longer. Previously DH had a stroke in '07 at the age of 37. A very rare kind only 3% of people have. He has had zero after effects. The neurologist told him if he didn't have the proof in front of him, he would never know it happened. So now DH says he has had this prob. since then. He was diagnosed with High blood pressure at that time so he is on some meds. His 1st doc after hearing the problem passed him onto a urologist. He decided it was retrograde ejaculation. A muscle in the bladder neck does not constrict on orgasm and semen is deposited into the bladder instead of exiting. It can be caused by many things. One of which is some beta blockers used as HBP medication. This dude didn't do any definitive tests. Only did a physical exam of his "manliness" and prostate(not so fun). No problems as far as that went. He passed us on to another urologist out of town. We waited a month & 1/2 for that appt. Meanwhile I'm thinking let's just try switching meds.New doc ran a sperm analysis and post ejaculatory urinalysis at the appt. Guess what? No sperm in either sample. So it's not retrograde ejaculation. Not that I wanted him to have it, but this is worse and more than likely not just a medicine switch to solve. Doc sent him BW to check hormones(testoterone,FHA, prolactine and something else I can't remember right now). More than a week later we received a letter stating SA results which we already knew. It also said probable prostate failure to produce sperm following stroke. If we are interested in IVF to call for more info. I guess I have no choice but to accept it if this is the case, but what happened to BW? Had DH call on the next MOn. Turns out dr. wasn't in the office, but nurse said they just received BW and to wait for a call or another letter. Uuurgh! Why was the 1st letter even sent? He had also said they would probably test further for a blockage if nothing else showed up because DH had evidence of previous fertility. At the moment I am combing the internet for more information/ possible causes. I'm sure I will get good and bad info, but will be armed with LOTS o' questions for DH to ask dr. on next encounter.:) Waiting waiting for the results. Like I need more waiting after all this. I have tried to be more patient as DH gets a little touchy about the subject. Trying to stay positive and look forward to updating with new information/action plan.

So much BABYDUST to all you girls that have been supportive and those who are going through your own situations!! It helps to have everyone to chat and rant with. I love hearing about succesful BFP stories too. Thanks for the looong read. It was a whopper.

nightowl

Clomid days 3-7 and Ovulation Timing

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:02:00 -0600

Just finshed Clomid 100mg days 3-7. Unfortunetly sun. I leave without my husband and I'm afraid we will miss the opportunity to concieve this month!We bd on cd8 and will cd10, cd 12, cd 13 and cd 16 and on from there because I will be back! Will that still be good timing or not! Ovulation kits don't work on me and I'm worried!Another thing is I didn't ovulate last month on 100mg but days 5-9 and I'm wondering what the chances are to ovulate this time on the same amount but different days?? I'm cd 9 today and I scared we will miss our chance!!! I have a feeling I might ovulate late so that would be great!!!!

AlleyCat

What are my chances at 37 of getting pregnant with medication alone? Is IVF my only real option?

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:50:00 -0600

I'm 37 and have recently started taking metformin for PCOS. I have been taking it for 30 days. Do doctors typically require monthly ultrasounds when prescribing Clomid? I'd like to try the medication with metformin, but I don't have health insurance and I'm trying to keep my costs down. What are my chances at 37 of getting pregnant with medication alone? Is IVF my only real option? Thank you!

AndreaDC

Precipitous Labor and being induced.

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 19:48:53 -0600

Hi there i am 37 weeks pregnant with my third child. I had a midwife appt. last wed and she spoke to me in regards to being induced as my last labor was 50 minutes with very intense contractions. I am already feeling alot of grinding and pressure in my groin and sorry if TMI but when me and my husband have sex, in this past week, it actually hurts him with rubbing up against her head? to the point where we have to stop. I have not had an internal so i am not sure if i have started dilating, but from past experience i have a feeling that she is not that far away.. But my question is could being induced make my labor even faster? as they did check the position and they said she is in text book 'perfect position' for birth!! The midwife said if the OB for any reason decides not to induce at 39 weeks than they can do the stripping of the membranes, i am just getting a little worried as i have always gone into labor on my own, my son arrived at 38 weeks and my daughter was 12 days over. anyone that has had very quick labors, any feedback would be appreciated. thanks

kellie terry

clomid 3-7 vs. 5-9

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:54:00 -0600

how to determine3-7 or 5-9

alexbaby1

clomid 3-7 and clomid 5-9

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:38:26 -0600

What is the difference between clomid 3-7 and clomid 5-9?

veronica olivas

Whats the difference in Clomid 4-8 and 3-7?

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:21:00 -0600

Hi,

I had my 1st round of clomid 50mg last month from CD4 -8.i did not ovulate with that.so this time my doc incread my dose to 100mg ,but dats 3 to 7.what is the difference between 4- 8 and 3-7?

wanttobemommy

Clomid days

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:59:34 -0600

What is the difference in taking clomid on days 3-7verrsus 5-9?

Fee

Clomid

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 18:04:10 -0600

what is the difference between the 3-7 and 5-9 day cycle of Clomid?

Blessy Ola

Bleeding on CD 19? Never Happened Before?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 06:56:15 -0600

Dr. Q,

I have been ttc for about 18 mos. under the care of an RE, and recently my new family dr. thinks insulin resistance. I am 37 and have only 1 tube and ovary (yes, we are considering IVF).

I got a +opk on Monday, cd 16 (whoch is late for me), and last night I was bleeding, not spotting, bleeding. I am worried about this.

Should I contact my dr.? What could this be from?

Thank you!

Steph B.

Stephanie Beckner

My 37week Appt

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:01:07 -0500

Everything is still the same, 1CM dialated (now for 3 weeks), and still thinning out. He is @ Station -2 like before, I didnt gain any weight from last appointment to this appointment. I have gained a total of 25pounds.

They said Noah is full term and is welcome to come out whenever he would like.

Still having MAJOR pelvic pain, I was in so much pain shopping today, I thought at times I wasnt going to make it ,especially when I tried to speed up my walking to get the shopping done faster.

Im having more CM then normal, well more CM then the past 2 weeks. It totally slowed down a TON for 2 weeks straight, and is now back in full force again as of yesterday and today.

Umm...I think thats about it.

Today is 3weeks from induction date, so either way not long.

I got his christmas outfits today and they are so darn cute. I ended up getting like 4. 2 for Christmas Eve, and 2 for Christmas day, but im hoping that he can wear the Christmas day one all day, its soo darn cute, and got the cutest booties to go with it. But if not I will have to change him.

Cant wait to get him all dressed up :)

Alright thats it, hope all is well with everyone :)

JoleneT

my moms period i out of control can someone answer me

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:55:30 -0500

My mom is 37 years old and her abnormal she has it at least twice a month and shes in Sauveur pain when there about to start and last 7 or 8 days

mommyfultz

que on clomid

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 12:35:32 -0500

i started my first dose on the 8th day. do i complete the five dose or stop on the 9th day? thanks.

patty77

37 week doctor's check up

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:59:52 -0500

hi ladies. went to a late dr.'s appointment. i'm only about 60% effaced (she first said 80%) and NO dilation. well she said, so little she wouldn't even say it's 1cm. she also said (with no prompting from me) that by end of week 38 that if i don't deliver AND i have any dilation, that she would induce me??? i don't know why. i guess it could be she worries the baby will get too big for me to deliver vaginally???

but then, there's that increased risk of having an emergency c-section so i don't know what to do. do you ladies have any opinions or suggestions? thanks! oh and i'll post another baby bump pic soon!

oliver12

clomid 3-7 or 5-9 DOCTORS!!!!!!

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:13:24 -0500

Okay the doctor prescribed clomid cd5-9 but I was reading on 3-7 and thought I might try?? Good I dea or bad? what do you think??

merlyrosales

clomid

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 22:56:14 -0500

does it really matter if you start clomid on day 3 or 5?

alicia116

clomid

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:32:53 -0500

I have been taken the clomid this is my 4th cycle didnt come out pregnant. should i move the doses higher to 150mg. And why is every doc different when they say take it 3-7 or 5-9 or 4-8 what is the difference. Does it matter if u r a different cycle. Like i am 30day cycle. Help me understand it please.

Anna de leon

how to ovulate sooner

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:14:01 -0500

Hi,

Will taking clomid cd 3/7 help you ovulate sooner than on cd 5/9? I've done one round on 5/9 and my husband will be out of town when I'm supposed to ovulate on this next round of clomid, so I'm wondering if I should start the clomid a bit earlier...?

Joey

Femara

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:45:18 -0500

This will be my 3rd round of femara, taking it on days 3-7. Should I try days 5-9? Will that make a difference in conceiving?

jennises

Clomid days 3-7 or 5-9?

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:57:15 -0500

Hi everyone. I have a quick question. What's the difference between starting clomid at cycle day 3 and cycle day 5? I heard you produce more eggs at day 3 and more mature eggs at day 5? Is this true? My sister took it on days 3-7 and has twins. Thanks!!