i was told that i would never have children and i have been blessed with three beautiful kids. but i just feel in my heart that I should have another son. It just feels like something is missing - sounds strange, i know. anyway, my husband and i have been trying for a year and nothing. i went to the dr. and she said i wasn't ovulating. so i've been doing the 'on the pill-off the pill' method as well as ovulation home kits. Does anyone have any advice?
Get thee to a fertility specialist. You'll most likely be prescribed Clomifene tablets to aid in ovulation. But, if I were you, I'd not delay. Good luck.
I too had fertility issues when trying to get pregnant with my last baby. I bought the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility and learned how to chart my cycle. Sometimes doctor's arent accurate when they tell you stuff. Obviously true in your case since you have 3 kids! Anyway, when you learn to chart, you can tell by looking at your chart whether you are ovulating or not. If you are, then there are still other factors your chart can diagnose, so you have a place to start. Either way, at the very least the chart can direct you when to try because sometimes no matter how good we think our timing is, sometimes we're off. And I have to tell you how empowering this book was...to really learn our cycles...we have a right to be that aware of our bodies and I think society took that away from us. BTW, we tried for 18 months to get pregnant with him (we had a miscarriage in there too) but once I started charting, I was pregnant in 2 cycles!Anyway, here is the website.
I'm sure you can get a cheaper copy used from ebay, amazon, or barnesandnoble.com... Good Luck!
I can second Tara's advice. I also used the methods described in Taking Charge of Your Fertility (author Toni Weschler) and was pregnant within 3 cycles (with one very early miscarriage in the first cycle).
I think it would be great to check out the site that the others mentioned. I also agree that the pill is not the answer. I've heard over and over that once couples relax, and just let things be, they end up pregnant!
I know not many people believe in hypnosis but it really does work. If the doc is having trouble ask to see if you medically ok to see a hypnotist. Believe me it does work on more things then you think. The problem could be phycosymatic and seeing one will not hurt. If you are near or can get to Bennington Vt i will wrok on it for free all i ask in return is to get my name out. I am a certified member of the NGH in NH, and have been for a few years now. Please feel free to contact me (for more info or if i can send you more info)on e-mail @ ____@____.com subject hypnosis or ###-###-####
D. Gahan C.H.
I do not have a answer for you, all I can say if its meant to be to have another child it will happen. You should be happy with the children you have and appreciate them each and every day. God Bless!!!
I went to get adjusted at a chiropracter and well and behold was pregnant months later. It the roads are twisted how do we expect our bodies to create a well sought out place and be comfortable? We aligned everything and her comes baby! Atleast it worked for me.
My first child I went on progesterone b/c I was having same problem as you.
I just wanted to say, I too am looking forward to geting pregnant again. I have two little boys and also feel in my heart that I should have a daughter. I got pregnant last September and then my body had a miscarriage in December. =( Since then, I haven't been able to get pregnant again. I don't think your strange for feeling something is missing. I understand, because that's how I feel too. Feels like your pregnant with the idea, but only to see it manifest in real life. As far as how to get pregnant when your Dr, says your not ovulating. Don't do the pill at all, and build up your system, in healthy natural ways. By good nutrition and healthy exercise...anyways, that's what I'm trying to do. Best to you and your family!
Holly V.
