Taking a step back ....

TAT2MAMI

Not sure if anyone has noticed I haven't been participating as much. If not, that's okay.
Just wanted to share that my DH and I have decided to take a step back from TTC.
Every month that I get my period, I notice a change in him and it's not a good one. I think he feels guilty because he was taking testosterone supplements (not steroids) as part of his workout regime and has come to find out that testosterone drastically reduces sperm supply and that it takes months to get it back. He stopped taking the supplements as soon as he realized this. It's been about 4 months now. I think he beats himself up about it and then isn't very pleasant to be around.
I mean, the supplements might not even be the reason I haven't gotten pregnant yet, but this seems to be the best solution for now. I still plan on seeing my OB for a check up just to make sure all is "good in the hood."  
So as of right now, we are NPNT and will just see what happens. 
I will still hang out on here and wish everybody the best and lots of BFP vibes!! This is such a great board and you ladies are all awesome! Thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive bunch!! xo 
~ Rosie  

lgsdesigner

I'm sorry.

As a weight lifter, I am very familiar with those testosterone supplements. I don't take them and neither does my fiance, but we have many gym friends that do.

I am really sorry for all the stress and hard times it has caused your DH (and you). I really hope this break helps, and you get a BFP in the short future.

Thinking of you!

Davie813

I'm sorry!  You and DH must both be so frustrated!  On the other hand, even though the waiting isn't fun, it sounds like you might have an easy solution.  Hopefully when you do get back to active TTC, it happens quickly!  (Or, even better, your BFP sneaks up on you while you're NTNP).  We'll miss you around here.  I'm glad you'll be lurking and hope you'll still chime in from time to time.  Enjoy your break!

Austrogermokee

I'm on a break, myself. Let's have an awesome time together on the sidelines, sipping margaritas and not giving a crap if we've ovulated.

hooligans4

Would your DH go for a SA. That would let you know right away if the supplements caused any side effects.
Hope your break is good for the two of you. Maybe you will come back with a BFP to share.

TAT2MAMI

Thank you all for your kind words. It seems silly (to me) to take a break from actively TTC, but I do know that the let down for DH is pretty hard. It is for me too, but I think he feels he's responsible.

@lgsdesigner - Thanks love! You know I will continue to lurk on here, especially to hear and see all about your upcoming wedding!

@Davies813 - That's kind of what I'm secretly hoping for. A suprising, unexpecting BFP. You ladies will be the first to know!

@Austrogermokee - Sounds like a plan to me! Although I can tell that it's still on my brain because when I went to the bathroom, I immediately took note of my CM .. sigh ....

@hooligans4 - I don't know if he would do that. When I mentioned to him that some of the other H's have gone through that, his eyes got huge with disbelief. Like he didn't know that people did that. LoL

URMySunshine77

@TAT2MAMI: We will miss you, but you do what you need to do. 

Please drop in from time to time. I would love to see a surprise BFP from you.  >:D<

meredithcarole

Take care of yourself on your break. We'll miss you!

C_Girlie

Good luck I hope the supplements get out of his system quickly. Best wishes

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kindershlitz

Enjoy the break and time with DH.  Hope to hear from you from time to time.

Lesliem0901

We'll miss you but completely understand your need to disengage. Take care of yourself, lady!

KirstenAlecia

Aw.....i have taken time away too. Sometimes you need too. 

Radiantly

Oh hi ladies... all of you I recognize! That feels so nice.  @TAT2MAMI - I will miss you around, I wish you and your husband best of luck and I'm sure his metabolism will clean up nicely, this probably isn't too uncommon right?  I'll keep a lookout for you here or if (when!!) we graduate!

lcwed

I'm so sorry about what you are going through.  I know it's already been said, but best of luck and hopefully you will be back soon.  FX everything clears his system quickly if that is the cause.