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Trouble TTC
brandykid
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In the mean time...
brandykid
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in Trouble TTC
So, since we are moving to Montana from California next week and will be without a RE for a little while throughout the moving process and getting settled, I've been thinking of ways to hopefully improve my fertility on my own until we find one.
Obviously I need to drop some weight (Zumba here I come, hehe!), and improve my diet. I went about 90% Paleo last year for three months and lost 20 lbs. That way of eating was the most successful for me, and I've done my share of dieting as I've struggled with my weight for years.
Then there's the dreaded hostile cervical environment/mucus I've been graced with lol (as if the PCOS wasn't enough). I've read some articles online about Evening Primrose Oil, and how it can improve your CM if you have this problem. Have any of you ladies tried this before? I've read to only take it from the time you start your period until ovulation, but my periods have been very wonky lately, so it would be kind of hard to judge when to take it. Just wondering if it's safe to take on a daily basis.
Thank you for making it this far, if you're still reading. Just feeling very hopeful and uplifted today that maybe I can make a difference and improve myself inside and out through this rough journey. (((Hugs to all of you!)))
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Re: In the mean time...
I don't really have any tips or suggestions, just wanted to say yay for you doing what you can to keep moving forward. I think it is great you are working to do what you can during this transition. Good luck!
Oh and I love me some zumba!
**************SIGGY WARNING**************
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Me 32 :: DH 41
TTC since November, 2011
DH's SA : Excellent
Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012
DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD
Treatments: 6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN
3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase"
September - December, 2013: Break to lose weight and get healthy
40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"
February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP
Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!!
1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp
2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp. Graduated from RE!!
TEAM PINK!
Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches
Love that picture! Hehe! I've never tried it before, but it looks really fun! My hubby bought it for me for our Wii, so it's time to bust it out!
sounds like a good plan- getting healthier is always a good thing for you and your future baby!
I take Primrose oil and haven't notice a change in my CM, but I usually have a decent amount so sorry not more info on that! The thing that helps me get more CM is water...TONS and TONS of water.
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Me: 29 DH: 30
TTC since April 2012
April 2013 HSG: All clear!
SA, bloodwork normal
Dx: unexplained IF
4.28.2013: clomid 50 mg + trigger + IUI#1= BFN
5.24.2013: femara 5 mg + trigger + IUI#2= BFN
6.20.2013: femara 5 mg + trigger + IUI#3= BFN
I know I look crazy doing Zumba but that doesn't deter me from going.
**************SIGGY WARNING**************
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Me 32 :: DH 41
TTC since November, 2011
DH's SA : Excellent
Lap and Hysteroscopy June 2012
DX: PCOS, Stage III Endo, slight Adenomyosis, blocked tube, and probable LPD
Treatments: 6 Months Lupron Depot injections; 1500 mg metformin; 3 cycles of Clomid + TI = BFN
3 endometrial biopsies all were "out of phase"
September - December, 2013: Break to lose weight and get healthy
40 lb weight loss but still not ovulating "in phase"
February - March 2014: bcps + follistim + trigger + TI = BFP
Beta #1 (12dpo): 30; Beta #2 (18dpo): 500; Beta #3 (25dpo): 7,000!!!
1st u/s 4/16: One beautiful hb at 144 bmp
2nd u/s 4/29: hb at 166 bmp. Graduated from RE!!
TEAM PINK!
Baby girl arrived on Thanksgiving day weighing 7lbs 6oz and measuring 20 inches
Bahaha what a great pic. I don't let it stop me either!
Me: 29 DH: 30
TTC since April 2012
April 2013 HSG: All clear!
SA, bloodwork normal
Dx: unexplained IF
4.28.2013: clomid 50 mg + trigger + IUI#1= BFN
5.24.2013: femara 5 mg + trigger + IUI#2= BFN
6.20.2013: femara 5 mg + trigger + IUI#3= BFN
I will definitely up my water intake. Do you take the EPO daily, like a regular multi-vitamin?