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TTC and infertility

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for almost 2 years now(went off birth control). In that time, I've only had one period which was triggered by the one round of hormone injections I did over this past summer. Not sure that I wanted to continue on that path, a friend who is currently going through the same thing suggested NRT(Nutritional Response Testing). I have been seeing my doctor for about 6 weeks now and have noticed some differences but still no period yet. She personally has had a few periods but only lasting a few days. 
I guess I'm just looking for some words on encouragement that what I'm doing is worth it all. I never thought it would be this difficult to get pregnant. I feel like a failure to myself and to my husband (who has been great through all this). My heart if just so broken that I cant do the one thing I should be able to do as woman. I'm a healthy 32 year old and looking for signs of hope or suggestions that maybe someday soon, it will all be worth it. Thanks for letting me sound off on you.

Re: TTC and infertility

  • I've never heard of NRT, so I can't speak to that, but it sounds like it's time to schedule an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist (fertility specialist). I'd also consider switching to a different OB/GYN since it's abnormal to cycle once in 2 years, and it doesn't seem like he/she has done much to help you there.

    I completely understand the guilt associated with not being able to conceive. Unfortunately though, no one is going to be able to tell you that "it will all be worth it" because everyone's TTC journey is very different. Either way, I hope you're able to get some answers soon.


    TTC since 3/2012 
    DH - 36; nml swimmers; Me - 36; almost no AMH (last 0.081), low AFC, nml FSH/LH
    Clomid + IUI #1 (6/2013) - BFN; #2 (7/2013) - BFFN
    IVF 1.0 5R/5F/2T (ET 6/11/2014) - no frosties, but BFP 8dp5dt (EDD 3/1/2015) 
    Lost our sweet baby boy, Lincoln Alexander 10/3/2014 (19w)
    IVF 2.0 - ER 3/25/2015 - 3R ZERO mature.
    Ovaries are done...
    DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)
  • I'm so sorry you're going through this. I second the suggestion to see an RE if possible.

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    "You know you're in love when you don't want to fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams." - Dr. Seuss

    TTC #1 August 2014. BFP 9/26! EDD 6/9/15
    Baby A born 6/17/2015
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