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I've tried everything, lets try some board magic?
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I had clomid treatment for 8 months, I had a misscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy which resulted in a tube being removed. We could not really afford IVF (at about 3-4K per treatment here and a success rate on average at 2-3 goes it would have been financially impossible).
Only once I reconciled myself to the fact that a baby was not for us, did I fall pregnant, at nearly 38 years old, and 3 months into having started my own business.
I now have a 5 month old little boy and life is frighteningly hectic with him, the business and a house to run.
I know how important and all consuming the desire for a baby becomes - it can cloud everything you do and everything you think about. I'll be thinking of you and willing some serious baby-vibes in your direction.
Hugs.
Only once I reconciled myself to the fact that a baby was not for us, did I fall pregnant, at nearly 38 years old, and 3 months into having started my own business.
I now have a 5 month old little boy and life is frighteningly hectic with him, the business and a house to run.
I know how important and all consuming the desire for a baby becomes - it can cloud everything you do and everything you think about. I'll be thinking of you and willing some serious baby-vibes in your direction.
Hugs.
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Easier said than done, but try not to stress too much about it. I've heard that relaxation therapy &/or meditation can help.
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I am not trying to sound harsh, Val, but after 2 years, perhaps it's time for both you and Rich to have a check-up. Our media specialist at work had her OB/GYN tell her that it should take 4-6 months from when they begin trying.
Sometimes, men don't want to get checked. A lot of them equate fertility with virility. A sperm count is the first test done, because it is the cheapest and easiest. Five minutes of his time and a few minutes, with a microscope gets it done.
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Hope it helps!
Hope it helps!
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I know, but I just really do not want to get doc involved. My mom went through so many tests (back then they weren't as good as they are now) did everything she was supposed to do, and then ended up getting pregant with out the docs help. I have VERY long cycles, let she did. I tried the temp thing and it does appear that things are in working order just more drawn out then most people. So were normal girls get 12-13 tries a year, I get more like 6. Hubby just switched jobs and the new health insurance should be kicking in tommorrow. We did a year of trying like crazy (temping and everything), and this year we are trying to go with the if it happens it happens relaxed idea. So if it doesn't happen by June 20th 2004, I will have to get docs involved.
He is also okay with the idea of adopting if it turns out we can't have a baby.
Thanks for all the vibes guys! Hope they work!!
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Remember Val, could be Rich as well. Friends of mine have found out that his count is the culprit. Rich could find this out easily enough, although many times the male ego doesn't want to hear that.
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Oops, sorry Cindy. I pretty much just posted the same thing without reading your post.
No problem, Deb. We're ALL well acquainted with male egos!
Prior to my own "fix", I would have found an infertile man VERY attractive.
Prior to my own "fix", I would have found an infertile man VERY attractive.
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Bring him on, sister!
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It would be one first step to take. If he has a low sperm count, the boxers would help.
Get him some of those nice, silky ones, with a wild print. WalMart has some really funky ones, at a good price.
One other thing: does he ride a bicycle often? Recently, it was found that the configuration of most bicycle seats puts pressure on the main artery, that supplies the testicles. This impairs both fertility and potency.
If all else fails, grab him by the body part in question and DRAG him to the doctor.
One other thing: does he ride a bicycle often? Recently, it was found that the configuration of most bicycle seats puts pressure on the main artery, that supplies the testicles. This impairs both fertility and potency.
If all else fails, grab him by the body part in question and DRAG him to the doctor.
Well ladies, I know I am blowing my cover of childhood innocence, that everyone thinks of me, by entering this topic, but there is a small error I need of you ladies to correct.
The famous belief that brief underwear causes infertility is a VERY common misconception in medicine. They do not. In fact it is a theory that started in existence with the invention of briefs in the 1930s, but at that time there were still many doctors who believed that you could predict someone's personality by the bumps in his head.
The other common misconception about both mens briefs and women's panties is that it creates a breeding ground for bacteria and such. This argument is usually based in the idea of a hot place (made hot by the corporal heat) added to other factors like sweat and other corporal things, which I will not mention due to obvious reasons, create a breeding ground for bacteria.
Of course the argument that bebunks it, among others is this: Doesn't the person ever take a shower? Most people take a shower twice a day, and almost everyone takes a good shower at least once a day. Added to other very obvious and basic rules of hygiene like not wearing dirty underwear (duh!) then its virtually impossible for such a thing to happen. If the person isn't very hygienic, then I would worry about that. And in such a case I would suggest him to take a shower instead of wearing boxers.
Well, have I cleared anything up for you people? Or have I just made things more confusing? Now, in case you people are wondering how on earth is a 14 year is knowing so much about this and my answer is: Me and Vicky read and get informed on far too many things not considered appropiate by the adult establishment
The famous belief that brief underwear causes infertility is a VERY common misconception in medicine. They do not. In fact it is a theory that started in existence with the invention of briefs in the 1930s, but at that time there were still many doctors who believed that you could predict someone's personality by the bumps in his head.
The other common misconception about both mens briefs and women's panties is that it creates a breeding ground for bacteria and such. This argument is usually based in the idea of a hot place (made hot by the corporal heat) added to other factors like sweat and other corporal things, which I will not mention due to obvious reasons, create a breeding ground for bacteria.
Of course the argument that bebunks it, among others is this: Doesn't the person ever take a shower? Most people take a shower twice a day, and almost everyone takes a good shower at least once a day. Added to other very obvious and basic rules of hygiene like not wearing dirty underwear (duh!) then its virtually impossible for such a thing to happen. If the person isn't very hygienic, then I would worry about that. And in such a case I would suggest him to take a shower instead of wearing boxers.
Well, have I cleared anything up for you people? Or have I just made things more confusing? Now, in case you people are wondering how on earth is a 14 year is knowing so much about this and my answer is: Me and Vicky read and get informed on far too many things not considered appropiate by the adult establishment
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I don't believe that underwear causes infertility, but it is a medical fact that the optimum temperature for sperm is a bit lower than regular body temperature, hence the anatomical placement of the organs. While the boxer vs. brief thing is not in itself a cause, if a man tends to have a low count to begin with, the added couple of tenths of a degree could contribute to the problem that exists.
Wouldn't it be just peachy if birth control could consist of nothing more than a pair of good old fashioned pair of Fruit of the Looms?
Wouldn't it be just peachy if birth control could consist of nothing more than a pair of good old fashioned pair of Fruit of the Looms?
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From what I have read breifs push them up to close to the body and make it too hot to get the numbers you need in alot of cases and boxers will help.
He has agreed to boxed now because I told him if not we will have to get him to the doc and we all know how much men like docs.
The board magic is doing some good already, he wants me to start taking my temp again. I don't think our insurance is going to cover any test though, so we will have to fork that money out if it doesn't happen soon.
He has agreed to boxed now because I told him if not we will have to get him to the doc and we all know how much men like docs.
The board magic is doing some good already, he wants me to start taking my temp again. I don't think our insurance is going to cover any test though, so we will have to fork that money out if it doesn't happen soon.
