Trying to conceive, husband on Clomid questions...

michaelm0377

Hi we have been trying to conceive for over a year and recently I went to eurologist who prescribed Clomid (sperm count 55mil mobility 45%) 60Mil and 50% mobility so I am not far off of the ideal numbers. I have been on Clomid for a month and as well as taking a multivitamin. Next ovulation cycle we will try again, my wife uses the test for ovulation. Any tips, suggestions? methods that work? I always think I'm doing something wrong lol

mrscheese15

My Husband only had 30% mobility.  They never prescribed him anything and we were TTC for 3 months at that point.  He was scheduled to go back to the Urologist a month after for a follow up and another count, but we figured we couldn't get pregnant at that point, and had FUN with sex.  Lo and behold, we were pregnant by the time he went back for a follow up.  MY advice? Have fun.  Stop thinking about what could be wrong and just GO FOR IT.  Kinda like the lotto, "hey, you never know".  And with a little stress lifted off your back with you NOT thinking about your count/ not getting pregnant, you might just et lucky! Remember even when the stars are all lined up, its only 20% chance that you'll get her impregnanted!!

ksgsmu

Don't have much to tell you, but some men's counts are greatly improved by Clomid.  If you have been trying for over a year your wife might want to talk to her doctor for some input/advice/testing.  Also-The ovulation kits are good, but to make sure she is ovulating  she might consider temping.  Fertilityfriend.com is a great place to start.

 

Good luck!

katekat8721

mrscheese15:

My Husband only had 30% mobility.  They never prescribed him anything and we were TTC for 3 months at that point.  He was scheduled to go back to the Urologist a month after for a follow up and another count, but we figured we couldn't get pregnant at that point, and had FUN with sex.  Lo and behold, we were pregnant by the time he went back for a follow up.  MY advice? Have fun.  Stop thinking about what could be wrong and just GO FOR IT.  Kinda like the lotto, "hey, you never know".  And with a little stress lifted off your back with you NOT thinking about your count/ not getting pregnant, you might just et lucky! Remember even when the stars are all lined up, its only 20% chance that you'll get her impregnanted!!

Yes because having FUN sex should help you get pregnant. I'm glad PP also mentioned to not stress out. Boring, stressed out sex affects your moTility, dontcha know.

Serious answer, I'd have the wifey go get checked out by an RE if you've been trying unsuccessfully for a year and see if her b/w and her tubes are normal. MH is going to a urologist soon to see why his sperm suck (maybe because we're not having fun sex?) and I've read that in some instances clomid can help increase sperm count. Keep the faith. Best of luck to you.

jschwind22

I'm not trying to be snarky, but it's a urologist and motility.  Did your doctor also give you a number for morphology?

 There is a newbie link at the top of this board that has a wealth of info in it for TTC.  Like PP I'd also advise your wife to see a RE to get other testing done and consider taking her BBT to confirm that she is Oing.  Best of luck to you.

michaelm0377

Yes my wife is going to have her checked. She has been using a OV chart on the ipad as well as the Ov kits and those (smiley face ovulation days) are when we have sex. I just wanted to make sure if that was right I mean if she ovvulates (according to tests) the next 3 days does that mean we should try all 3 days or more then once on those 3 days or just the first day of ovulation? The reason I ask is I don't want to have "stale" sperm lol trying to figure out when sperm is at it's best. I will have my wife check that fertilityfriend site as well.

mrscheese15

katekat8721:

mrscheese15:

My Husband only had 30% mobility.  They never prescribed him anything and we were TTC for 3 months at that point.  He was scheduled to go back to the Urologist a month after for a follow up and another count, but we figured we couldn't get pregnant at that point, and had FUN with sex.  Lo and behold, we were pregnant by the time he went back for a follow up.  MY advice? Have fun.  Stop thinking about what could be wrong and just GO FOR IT.  Kinda like the lotto, "hey, you never know".  And with a little stress lifted off your back with you NOT thinking about your count/ not getting pregnant, you might just et lucky! Remember even when the stars are all lined up, its only 20% chance that you'll get her impregnanted!!

Yes because having FUN sex should help you get pregnant. I'm glad PP also mentioned to not stress out. Boring, stressed out sex affects your moTility, dontcha know.

Serious answer, I'd have the wifey go get checked out by an RE if you've been trying unsuccessfully for a year and see if her b/w and her tubes are normal. MH is going to a urologist soon to see why his sperm suck (maybe because we're not having fun sex?) and I've read that in some instances clomid can help increase sperm count. Keep the faith. Best of luck to you.

 

Your snarkiness was definitely NOT neccessary.  We went to a Urologist for the first pregnancy and we were NOT given any meds right away.  We weren't at the end of our rope though NOR were we pissy about people telling us to just have fun having sex to make a baby.  Sometimes, (obviously not with people that have major fertility problems) just winging it works.  I'm sorry if you disagree.  And I'm oprry for YOUR husband for you knocking on his sperm "sucking" can't imagine WHY they wouldn't want to impregnate your eggs?!

mrscheese15

katekat8721:

mrscheese15:

My Husband only had 30% mobility.  They never prescribed him anything and we were TTC for 3 months at that point.  He was scheduled to go back to the Urologist a month after for a follow up and another count, but we figured we couldn't get pregnant at that point, and had FUN with sex.  Lo and behold, we were pregnant by the time he went back for a follow up.  MY advice? Have fun.  Stop thinking about what could be wrong and just GO FOR IT.  Kinda like the lotto, "hey, you never know".  And with a little stress lifted off your back with you NOT thinking about your count/ not getting pregnant, you might just et lucky! Remember even when the stars are all lined up, its only 20% chance that you'll get her impregnanted!!

Yes because having FUN sex should help you get pregnant. I'm glad PP also mentioned to not stress out. Boring, stressed out sex affects your moTility, dontcha know.

Serious answer, I'd have the wifey go get checked out by an RE if you've been trying unsuccessfully for a year and see if her b/w and her tubes are normal. MH is going to a urologist soon to see why his sperm suck (maybe because we're not having fun sex?) and I've read that in some instances clomid can help increase sperm count. Keep the faith. Best of luck to you.

 

Your snarkiness was definitely NOT neccessary.  We went to a Urologist for the first pregnancy and we were NOT given any meds right away.  We weren't at the end of our rope though NOR were we pissy about people telling us to just have fun having sex to make a baby.  Sometimes, (obviously not with people that have major fertility problems) just winging it works.  I'm sorry if you disagree.  And I'm sorry for YOUR husband for you knocking on his sperm "sucking" can't imagine WHY they wouldn't want to impregnate your eggs?!

annersayspoot

FWIW, based on reviews I've read, it seems like the smiley face kits actually smile the day of or the day after ovulation. And given that the egg only lives 12-24 hours, you ideally want to be sexing it up before you see the smile and for a day or two after. 

michaelm0377

so if we did it the days before during and after ovulation it would be good idea? I wasn't sure to release sperm so much in those days if thats ideal. I don't know how long it takes sperm to regenerate for the next "GO"

michaelm0377

Do you think chances are greater just to "DO IT" everyday?  so if we did it the days before during and after ovulation it would be good idea? I wasn't sure to release sperm so much in those days if thats ideal. I don't know how long it takes sperm to regenerate for the next "GO" my wife just got over her period.

michaelm0377

I agree every other day and on days of ovulation I am guessing everyday but after 24hrs is up.