who is TTC/ for how long?

DH and I have been TTC since Aug. 2nd. I MC then and have been using the Clearplan monitor..... I hate the end of each month!

I know we have not been trying for very long... but I have had a total of 5 losses, with only one DS.... and I have always been ok with my losses until this last one (when I thought I was OK at first) - but it is hard to not be pregnant now since I was within a week of two friends, and they both are only 2.5 months away from new babies!

how about you?

lurking in the ttc forum...

Just wanted to give ya a HUGS!

<fades slowly away....>

We have been TTC #2 sense Oct 2004. We got preg and lost it... we were not TTC but after getting use to the idea we wanted it. After that we started trying. I have not been on BC sense March/2001.

I am RH- and I have ovulation problems..and it always seems like when I do ovulate my period comes too quickly(like CD23-CD25). Right now we are trying to get me to ovulate every month. Once that happens we will work on stopping the period.

My DH is very anti-meds and fertility treatment. He is ok with me regulating my cycle so that is what we are doing...along with Rhogram ever 3 months.. and lots of sex :thumb

My DH and I were married 03.04.05 and a week later he decided he was ready to start trying. I am 30 and he is 23. I told him I wouldn't start bugging him for 2 years about babies, but he evidently got the baby bug before I did, which is perfectly fine with me. We finally got pregnant last month, however we think we may be in the middle of a MC. We (and the doc's) are not quite sure what's going on as of yet. My cousin, Jenna (aka RockwallMommy), started a prayer chain, so to speak, in the Spirituality forum for me. In there, are all the details and updates with this crazy body of mine if you're interested. It's just to much for me to write it all out again. sorry. Good luck to all...my prayers are with everyone on the DAM and their families.

We have been TTC #2 sense Oct 2004. We got preg and lost it... we were not TTC but after getting use to the idea we wanted it. After that we started trying. I have not been on BC sense March/2001.

I am RH- and I have ovulation problems..and it always seems like when I do ovulate my period comes too quickly(like CD23-CD25). Right now we are trying to get me to ovulate every month. Once that happens we will work on stopping the period.

My DH is very anti-meds and fertility treatment. He is ok with me regulating my cycle so that is what we are doing...along with Rhogram ever 3 months.. and lots of sex :thumb


Just lurking here. I am Rh- as well. I didn't realize this could affect your fertility or that Rhogram every 3 months was necessary.

I am RH- and I have ovulation problems..

along with Rhogram ever 3 months..

Sorry to crop so much out, but am really curious about this... I am RH- also & had to have the Rhogam shot during pregnancy & after delivery. How does this aid in TTC? Thanks!

We have been TTC#2 since Nov. 03... though are considering ourselves to be on a 'break' right now.

I got af back 7weeks postpartum and basically went every other month until Nov. 03 (14mo. later) when I went 80+ days. I took several tests, we got our hopes up & *just knew*...but alas, not pregnant. Since then I go between 50-86days between cycles, I find it IMPOSSIBLE to tell whether or not I'm ovulating (though will admit haven't tried any methods to check)... I'm pretty sure I'm still 'mourning' after the first few long cycles & having my hopes up. I have several friends who started TTC after we started who's kiddos have already turned a year old, and a couple who've already had 2 babies since we began trying...

I REALLY need to see a dr. - I'm pretty sure I have *something* going on, but not sure what. Jeremy needs to fill out his paperwork (new job WITH insurance! :D) then wait the 30days & I can go! Yay!

I am not sure if it is all - women but I have had multiple early(4-7weeks) mc's. My Dh is +. The shot only protects the baby for 12 weeks so while I was prego with Justin I had to have them every 12 weeks and then 3 or 4 post pard because Justin is o+. I assumed every RH- woman got them that often.

We have been ttc since Nov. 04. I seem to be struggling with some secondary infertility problems and am beyond frustrated. I am on my 4th cycle of meds and still nothing yet. Dr. keeps saying that since I had my ds so easily, then there is nothing really to worry about and it will happen. Starting to think that it may not. I'm praying that this bad luck ends for all of us soon.

I am not sure if it is all - women but I have had multiple early(4-7weeks) mc's. My Dh is +. The shot only protects the baby for 12 weeks so while I was prego with Justin I had to have them every 12 weeks and then 3 or 4 post pard because Justin is o+. I assumed every RH- woman got them that often.

I have never heard of getting the shot that often...

I am O-, dh is O+ & Cassidy O+. I got one shot of Rhogam once during pregnancy and then once after she was born & that was it... Others I have talked to with similar situations had the same thing.

How interesting...

I am not sure if it is all - women but I have had multiple early(4-7weeks) mc's. My Dh is +. The shot only protects the baby for 12 weeks so while I was prego with Justin I had to have them every 12 weeks and then 3 or 4 post pard because Justin is o+. I assumed every RH- woman got them that often.

Who says you need this protocal? If it's your gyn then I would suggest getting a second opinion. I'm O- and dh is A+, so are all of my kids. My Reproductive Endochrinologist said RH has nothing to do with infertility but that you'll just have to get Rhogam in week 26-28 and again within 24 hrs after birth.

Now, because of your mc's in early pregnancy it sounds like you should be on some form of progesterone after conception. My RE put me on progesterone in oil shots for 44 days and then suppositories until first tri was done. After that the placenta should make enough to sustain the pregnancy.

I have a great book you can have if you'd like it- it's called "Taking Charge of Your Fertility". Look it up on the internet and if it's something you think can help then I'd be happy for you to have it. :)

Good luck!! ++++++++++++

I am also Rh- and I was told that has nothing to do with problems I have had over 10 MC, and I was just low progesstrone. AND tada I have two babies, now thanks to a dr doing the test, you need a min of 11 to carry a baby. I wish you all the luck in the world.


I had only two RH- shots during and then one after the birth,

I also only had 1 shot during both pregnancies and 1 after Lexi. I am B-. I am not sure if they do this at all hospitals, but at Presby if you are - then they automatically test baby's blood to see what they are. Lexi was O+ so I had to get the second shot. Ally's blood matched mine, B-, so I didn't have to get the shot the second time then.

Hmm.. that is a lot of shots. I'm Rh- and dh is +, and I am very fertile. Usually the shot is only given twice during pregnancy. I had some early spotting, so I needed an extra shot then. I can see getting it after a MC though. That would make sense.

oh ya, you have to get it after a mc too.

Well, dont' know anything about Rh-...but I am TTC.

We stopped BC in July 04. I had my first PPAF in June 04, and didn't have another until August. I finally started ovulating in October. So we are I guess on cycle #3. I just O'd this past weekend. So I'm on the 2 ww and that bites! I go in tomorrow for my annual. I have been extremely exhausted the past week. I fell asleep soaking in the tub the other night which is a first for me. This morning I couldn't seem to wake up and I'm about ready to pass out right now and it's only 7. I think I may be lacking something in my diet...iron, maybe. Hopefully we'll all get BFPs this year!

Ok, what the heck is all this blood type talk and shots??? I am lost :scratch

ok girls, bear with me...what is "RH" and do I need it? As some know, I had a MC / D&C a couple of weeks ago. That was my first MC. I had my post op visit last week and the doc said we could start trying again whenever I felt ready. I feel totally fine and ideally I'd like to wait until I get a regular cycle, etc. However, we're moving forward business as usual if you catch my drift. Any thoughts?

Yes it was Dr Constintine(OBGYN) that started the every 12 weeks when I started spoting at 6 weeks. When we lots the October preg I had to get another round(3 or 4 shots, I dont remember exactally) of shots. After that he said as long as I am TTC I need them to help me stay preg. I then changed OB's to Kira Butler..she sent for my records and has continued the every 12 weeks.

I have never been to a repo doc..I have only seen ONGYNs. Dr butler mentioned progeserone but she said that I have to get a BFP and then she gives the shot. She wont give it before... when were you given the shot?

RH as in 0+ or 0- or AB+ etc... it is your blood type. You only have to worry if you are a negitive woman married to a positive man.

I have never been to a repo doc..I have only seen ONGYNs.

I would suggest seeking the advice of a specialist on something so delicate as this. Presbyterian Hospital is highly regarded in the fertility arena.

I agree. We went to Dr. Rodriguez at Plano Presby. He and his staff are awesome!

After wasting 4 yrs with an ob/gyn that didn't listen to me among other decisions she did, or lack thereof, we finally got the coverage to see an RE. I"m sorry, but from what I've experienced and seen gyn's just don't have the full knowledge or schooling of making babies, just delivering them.

We are TTC #1 have been since 12/2003. We are using my OB right now, but we will move on to a RE in the next few months if we don't end up PG.

We've been TTC since June '05. Dr. says that next month they are going to check DH to make sure everything is okay with him since I checked out okay. Just keep crossing my fingers and praying about it!

I agree. We went to Dr. Rodriguez at Plano Presby. He and his staff are awesome!

After wasting 4 yrs with an ob/gyn that didn't listen to me among other decisions she did, or lack thereof, we finally got the coverage to see an RE. I"m sorry, but from what I've experienced and seen gyn's just don't have the full knowledge or schooling of making babies, just delivering them.

My OB actually deals in infertility too so he kinda does both!!!

just lurking......

(lurking again)

We were scheduled for a try at artificial insemination... i was just waiting for my period to start to call and schedule a day 12 sonogram ... it never came.

The first step for us was testing DH for infertility. Then we made plans after that... (they thought that it would be highly unlikely with the results that we would conceive on our own)...

The plan was to take two tries and AI...and then be referred to a RE for more testing/new plans.

We had been TTC for 14 months... we wanted them close together and because we had to try for so long with Zoe, knew that it wasn't going to be easy. We used the Clear Plan Monitor thingy (that I gave to Jen now) to help guide our timing....

I just wanted to say that I will send my thoughts and baby dust to everyone that is TTC! I know the pain and disappointments are difficult each month, but don't give up! :)

:)

I am not really TTC but we aren't preventing as well as we should. I have wanted to start TTC for a while now but my husband doesn't like the idea of planning that. I am still hoping he will come around in the next year.

We have been TTC since January 2005. We have been seeing and RE since August. I have had two IUIs, both negative. We are taking a break right now.

Ok, gals... here's the info. Sorry, it's long.

The Rhesus factor (Rh) is the + or - of your blood type. Your midwife or doctor checks for it with your initial blood work at your first visit. It's not an issue if you're a positive blood type, or if you and the dad are both negative. If you are negative and he's positive, then there is a potential issue (hence the reason people had to get blood tests before getting married before RhoGam came on the market in '68).

SO... when you're negative and he's positive, you have the potential for a baby with a positive blood type. If the baby's negative, again there is no issue.

Mom and baby's blood do not mix across the placenta normally, but there is a small potential for it to if the placenta is disturbed, say by an abdominal trauma (car accident, hard fall, etc), invasive procedures (amniocentesis) or during birth. If the blood does mix, mom's body may start building up antibodies to the foreign positive rhesus factor in baby's blood (it's called isoimmunization). It's not usually an issue for baby #1, but the NEXT time the mom gets pregnant, without RhoGam her body may have made the antibodies and, if so, will try and fight off the next pregnancy if the next baby is positive (hemolytic disease where the mom's body tries to break down/distroy the red blood cells of the subsequent fetuses). It won't fight off a negative baby. So, if you are Rh- and don't take RhoGam, have a positive first baby (live or miscarried), and become sensitized you *may* have future problems with any future positive babies. Overall, only 16% of Rh-negative women will become sensitized after their first pregnancy if not given Rhogam. Negative babies will be fine.

So RhoGam was developed to prevent a mom from making antibodies against future babies. Most drs. give RhoGam prophylactically around 28 weeks as a "just in case" of a placental disruption in the last 12 weeks of pregnancy and again within 72 hours of the birth.

The shot only is effective for 12 weeks at a time. If the mom has any placental bleeding during her pregnancy (not cervical bleeding) her midwife or dr. will administer RhoGam within 72 hours of the bleed to prevent isoimmunization.

The "standard issue" RhoGam is derived from blood products, so Jehovah's Witness and a few other faiths, will not use it. If you are of such faiths that you do not use other's blood products, make sure to ask for the synthetically dervived RhoGam. It's more expensive though.

Also, RhoGam contains themerisol as a preservative.

Many women choose not to take the 28 week shot (and they don't give it prophylactically in many other countries), but rather only take a shot during pregnancy if there is a case of placental bleeding. Kinda like most drs. will give RhoGam only "as needed" during first and second trimesters... a lot of women choose to use it only "as needed" in the third trimester, rather than routine procedure. Besides the fact that you've exposed both mom and baby to a drug with themerisol, that is completely unnecessary if the baby is a negative blood type.

Others may take it once a trimester (since it's only good for 12 weeks) if there is a history of placental issues/preterm bleeding. Doesn't help prevent miscarriage, just helps prevent isoimmunization so future babies won't be fought off by mom's body. You also need it after any invasive testing, such as an amniocentesis.

When the baby is born, the cord blood (which is baby's blood) is typed, and if the baby is negative, then mom doesn't need any RhoGam at all. If baby is positive, the mom needs to have a RhoGam shot within 72 hours to be effective.

Some moms choose not to take RhoGam at all. For example, if they're sure they're not having any more babies. Or, if they feel the risk of themerisol and the fact that RhoGam is not 100% gaurenteed to work, and the fact that only 16% of women become sensitized without it... well, you weigh the risks and benefits.

That's the short version.... I have an informed consent form that I give all my Rh- moms that goes over pros/cons/options and alternatives.

If it was me (and it's not as I'm a positive blood type)....Personally, I would decline the routine 28-week shot, and only take the RhoGam if needed during pregnancy or if my baby was determined to be positive after birth.

Hope that helps.

Thank you so much for all that info. Cori - I've always wondered the 'whole' story... :)

Hey all....I am late getting in on this. But....

We have been trying to conceive Baby #3 since Feb. 2004. We have 2 beautiful, healthy children (Boy, 12 and Girl, 8), but have always dreamed of having 4 ! I concieved the first 2 easily...although I was in my early 20's, so it was easier, I guess.
When my youngest was 4, we started trying for #3. After about a year of trying (casually), we finally conceived in July 2003, however in Dec. 2003 (at 20 weeks) during a check up they could not find a heartbeat, and after a sonogram, it was confirmed there was no heartbeat, so they had to induce and take the baby. It was a devastating loss. However, we vowed to try again.
We have been trying for 2 years now, and no luck. My periods are extremely regular. I went to the doctor in Sept. of 2004 and I was ovulating at that time, so that was confirmed. So, I was told to just relax and keep trying. So, I did. Finally in April of last year, I broke down and bought an Ovulation Kit. Again, it showed I was ovulating and we tried. Still...no luck. Again, I decided to stop keeping track and just relax...still no luck. So, now I am at the point where I am about to see the doctor. My kids are getting alot older and the years apart will be wide, but we really want 2 more. We have been trying since our youngest was 4, and she is 8 now. I know our friends and family think we are crazy....we have a Boy and girl, who are older now and they just think that we should be done. But my hubbie and I still want 2 more. I am only 34, so I still have many years (I think!).

Just sharing.....sorry so long.

Good Luck to you all!!!

I was on bc for several years and we quit that Dec 05 and TTC in Jan 06. I just stated charting BBT 2/06 so we will see. Not sure what all I need to do! This will be our first!