conceived naturally or IVF??

[Alessia2dance]

I've been having complications trying to get pregnant and my husband and I finally saw a fertility specialist. I'm being told and I have low chances of concieving on my own and IVF is pretty much my only option. IVF is sooo expensive and not guaranteed but there is still a chance to concieve naturally. We are having trouble making this decision. I was hoping some of you that are pregnant could share their situations with me. Maybe they may help make our decisions.

Thanks, Alessia

 

[Alessia2dance]

I've been having complications trying to get pregnant and my husband and I finally saw a fertility specialist. I'm being told and I have low chances of concieving on my own and IVF is pretty much my only option. IVF is sooo expensive and not guaranteed but there is still a chance to concieve naturally. We are having trouble making this decision. I was hoping some of you that are pregnant could share their situations with me. Maybe they may help make our decisions.

Thanks, Alessia

 

[Alessia2dance]

I've been having complications trying to get pregnant and my husband and I finally saw a fertility specialist. I'm being told and I have low chances of concieving on my own and IVF is pretty much my only option. IVF is sooo expensive and not guaranteed but there is still a chance to concieve naturally. We are having trouble making this decision. I was hoping some of you that are pregnant could share their situations with me. Maybe they may help make our decisions.

Thanks, Alessia

 

[Scarlett81]

Hello Alessia,

We conceived naturally, after 2 months of trying-I charted my ovulation, used ovulation kits, and used Robitussin-are you familiar with that for conceiving?

Also, what was the reason the fertility clinic gave for you not being able to conceive? Is it Cf related-too thick cervical mucus, or is it "fertility" related?

 

[Scarlett81]

Hello Alessia,

We conceived naturally, after 2 months of trying-I charted my ovulation, used ovulation kits, and used Robitussin-are you familiar with that for conceiving?

Also, what was the reason the fertility clinic gave for you not being able to conceive? Is it Cf related-too thick cervical mucus, or is it "fertility" related?

 

[Scarlett81]

Hello Alessia,

We conceived naturally, after 2 months of trying-I charted my ovulation, used ovulation kits, and used Robitussin-are you familiar with that for conceiving?

Also, what was the reason the fertility clinic gave for you not being able to conceive? Is it Cf related-too thick cervical mucus, or is it "fertility" related?

 

[Wendy]

I conceived naturally by charting my ovulation and using Robitussin, also. We were successful on the third month of using Robitussin (after several months of not using it) and finally getting the timing right, as my husband travels weekly for work.

 

[Wendy]

I conceived naturally by charting my ovulation and using Robitussin, also. We were successful on the third month of using Robitussin (after several months of not using it) and finally getting the timing right, as my husband travels weekly for work.

 

[Wendy]

I conceived naturally by charting my ovulation and using Robitussin, also. We were successful on the third month of using Robitussin (after several months of not using it) and finally getting the timing right, as my husband travels weekly for work.

 

[Alessia2dance]

Hey guys, I'm not familiar with robitussin...Robitussin?? like cough medicine?? The The doctor told me that my egg quality was poor and I have a high FSH, Not producing alot of eggs therefore making concieving rather difficult. Did either one of you experience news like that. I'm just asking to get an idea of how difficult. I want to have a baby while I'm healthy and young but i'm afraid if we try naturally it might take too long. Besides IVF is so freakin expensive I can't imagine going in debt just before we have a baby especially knowing I wont be working.

 

[Alessia2dance]

Hey guys, I'm not familiar with robitussin...Robitussin?? like cough medicine?? The The doctor told me that my egg quality was poor and I have a high FSH, Not producing alot of eggs therefore making concieving rather difficult. Did either one of you experience news like that. I'm just asking to get an idea of how difficult. I want to have a baby while I'm healthy and young but i'm afraid if we try naturally it might take too long. Besides IVF is so freakin expensive I can't imagine going in debt just before we have a baby especially knowing I wont be working.

 

[Alessia2dance]

Hey guys, I'm not familiar with robitussin...Robitussin?? like cough medicine?? The The doctor told me that my egg quality was poor and I have a high FSH, Not producing alot of eggs therefore making concieving rather difficult. Did either one of you experience news like that. I'm just asking to get an idea of how difficult. I want to have a baby while I'm healthy and young but i'm afraid if we try naturally it might take too long. Besides IVF is so freakin expensive I can't imagine going in debt just before we have a baby especially knowing I wont be working.

 

[Jennifer1981]

Hi Alessia,

My husband and I have been trying for a little over a year now. The first year we tried completely naturally with no ovulation kits, basal temps, or anything. Nothing happened. Now for the past two months, we have started using ovulation kits and Robitussin. I must admit that all the ovulation kits are coming up negative except about a day or two before ovulation. Then, I get a faint positive. Check my thread in the same Pregnancy Section that I posted about 1 week ago for more info. Anyway, the Robitussin does change the texture of my cervical mucus like crazy. I never realized how messed up my mucus down there was until I tried the Robitussin. I'm hoping it happens soon. Although, I'm holding hope that I am ovulating, and it's just not showing up on the tests. Many CF'ers have said that that has happened to them.

I understand you wanting to conceive younger rather than later. I don't blame you. I am trying a little over a year and nothing yet. I'm not sure when I will say "enough is enough" but I won't try naturally forever. Unlike you and others, I don't feel that IVF or fertility drugs are for me. I feel like I'm the one with CF and if it can't happen nautrally then it wasn't meant to happen naturally. I DO respect those that decide to take that route. I know that it is very expensive. What concerns me the most is the chance of multipes. I think for me with CF that taking care of one whether alone two or more at the same time would be very hard and bring my health down. I would like to adopt if we don't conceive naturally. And that too carries a very expensive price tag. I think it's so sad how many kids out there need good homes and yet countrie's governments place such demanding guidelines and fees. It's nuts. From price perspective, IVF is cheaper than adoption. International adoption anyway. I could understand why people choose IVF over adoption because, I don't want this to sound cold, with IVF that is your biological child where with adoption its not. Plus with domestic adoption you pay an arm and leg and wait years for a child 0-5. I went to an informative meeting so I know. That's why I have ruled domestic adoption out. I actually called and set up many appointments regarding domestic adoption. All were so depressing. My choices are natural or international adoption. And yes, we would have to take out a loan and be in debt up to our eyeballs if we adopt. I know your reservations regarding that. If you want to talk or anything, you can always PM me. I'm here to help.

P.S. I think I forgot to mention that I have never been to a fertility specialist. Please enlighten me regarding your high FSH. Does that mean you don't ovulate? That make me wonder about me?

 

[Jennifer1981]

Hi Alessia,

My husband and I have been trying for a little over a year now. The first year we tried completely naturally with no ovulation kits, basal temps, or anything. Nothing happened. Now for the past two months, we have started using ovulation kits and Robitussin. I must admit that all the ovulation kits are coming up negative except about a day or two before ovulation. Then, I get a faint positive. Check my thread in the same Pregnancy Section that I posted about 1 week ago for more info. Anyway, the Robitussin does change the texture of my cervical mucus like crazy. I never realized how messed up my mucus down there was until I tried the Robitussin. I'm hoping it happens soon. Although, I'm holding hope that I am ovulating, and it's just not showing up on the tests. Many CF'ers have said that that has happened to them.

I understand you wanting to conceive younger rather than later. I don't blame you. I am trying a little over a year and nothing yet. I'm not sure when I will say "enough is enough" but I won't try naturally forever. Unlike you and others, I don't feel that IVF or fertility drugs are for me. I feel like I'm the one with CF and if it can't happen nautrally then it wasn't meant to happen naturally. I DO respect those that decide to take that route. I know that it is very expensive. What concerns me the most is the chance of multipes. I think for me with CF that taking care of one whether alone two or more at the same time would be very hard and bring my health down. I would like to adopt if we don't conceive naturally. And that too carries a very expensive price tag. I think it's so sad how many kids out there need good homes and yet countrie's governments place such demanding guidelines and fees. It's nuts. From price perspective, IVF is cheaper than adoption. International adoption anyway. I could understand why people choose IVF over adoption because, I don't want this to sound cold, with IVF that is your biological child where with adoption its not. Plus with domestic adoption you pay an arm and leg and wait years for a child 0-5. I went to an informative meeting so I know. That's why I have ruled domestic adoption out. I actually called and set up many appointments regarding domestic adoption. All were so depressing. My choices are natural or international adoption. And yes, we would have to take out a loan and be in debt up to our eyeballs if we adopt. I know your reservations regarding that. If you want to talk or anything, you can always PM me. I'm here to help.

P.S. I think I forgot to mention that I have never been to a fertility specialist. Please enlighten me regarding your high FSH. Does that mean you don't ovulate? That make me wonder about me?

 

[Jennifer1981]

Hi Alessia,

My husband and I have been trying for a little over a year now. The first year we tried completely naturally with no ovulation kits, basal temps, or anything. Nothing happened. Now for the past two months, we have started using ovulation kits and Robitussin. I must admit that all the ovulation kits are coming up negative except about a day or two before ovulation. Then, I get a faint positive. Check my thread in the same Pregnancy Section that I posted about 1 week ago for more info. Anyway, the Robitussin does change the texture of my cervical mucus like crazy. I never realized how messed up my mucus down there was until I tried the Robitussin. I'm hoping it happens soon. Although, I'm holding hope that I am ovulating, and it's just not showing up on the tests. Many CF'ers have said that that has happened to them.

I understand you wanting to conceive younger rather than later. I don't blame you. I am trying a little over a year and nothing yet. I'm not sure when I will say "enough is enough" but I won't try naturally forever. Unlike you and others, I don't feel that IVF or fertility drugs are for me. I feel like I'm the one with CF and if it can't happen nautrally then it wasn't meant to happen naturally. I DO respect those that decide to take that route. I know that it is very expensive. What concerns me the most is the chance of multipes. I think for me with CF that taking care of one whether alone two or more at the same time would be very hard and bring my health down. I would like to adopt if we don't conceive naturally. And that too carries a very expensive price tag. I think it's so sad how many kids out there need good homes and yet countrie's governments place such demanding guidelines and fees. It's nuts. From price perspective, IVF is cheaper than adoption. International adoption anyway. I could understand why people choose IVF over adoption because, I don't want this to sound cold, with IVF that is your biological child where with adoption its not. Plus with domestic adoption you pay an arm and leg and wait years for a child 0-5. I went to an informative meeting so I know. That's why I have ruled domestic adoption out. I actually called and set up many appointments regarding domestic adoption. All were so depressing. My choices are natural or international adoption. And yes, we would have to take out a loan and be in debt up to our eyeballs if we adopt. I know your reservations regarding that. If you want to talk or anything, you can always PM me. I'm here to help.

P.S. I think I forgot to mention that I have never been to a fertility specialist. Please enlighten me regarding your high FSH. Does that mean you don't ovulate? That make me wonder about me?

 

[Jennifer1981]

Oh, for the Robitussin you take it one week before and the week during your ovulation. 1 tablespoon three times a day. That's how I take it. Scarlett81 told me that is the dose. You must buy the plain Robitussin not the CF, DM, or whatever other formulas they have. They could be harmful.

Also, you can take the plain Mucinex to thin the cervical mucus. I haven't used that but some did. Again, the original formula.

However if the problem has to do with your ovulation, I don't think this can help you. Unless you can take a fertility drug to make your ovulation more regular and the Robitussin. I don't know. Just thought it was an idea.

 

[Jennifer1981]

Oh, for the Robitussin you take it one week before and the week during your ovulation. 1 tablespoon three times a day. That's how I take it. Scarlett81 told me that is the dose. You must buy the plain Robitussin not the CF, DM, or whatever other formulas they have. They could be harmful.

Also, you can take the plain Mucinex to thin the cervical mucus. I haven't used that but some did. Again, the original formula.

However if the problem has to do with your ovulation, I don't think this can help you. Unless you can take a fertility drug to make your ovulation more regular and the Robitussin. I don't know. Just thought it was an idea.

 

[Jennifer1981]

Oh, for the Robitussin you take it one week before and the week during your ovulation. 1 tablespoon three times a day. That's how I take it. Scarlett81 told me that is the dose. You must buy the plain Robitussin not the CF, DM, or whatever other formulas they have. They could be harmful.

Also, you can take the plain Mucinex to thin the cervical mucus. I haven't used that but some did. Again, the original formula.

However if the problem has to do with your ovulation, I don't think this can help you. Unless you can take a fertility drug to make your ovulation more regular and the Robitussin. I don't know. Just thought it was an idea.

 

[wanderlost]

What about an intra-uterine insemination (IUI - your doc will inject your hubbies sperm into your uterus so they don't have to swim up the vaginal canal). That's what we did. My son was concieved naturally, on accident, with no help. It then took us 15 months to get pregnant with my daughter. I charted, did guafinisen - we just weren't concieving. So, since my step-mom is an OBGYN, I told her to get us pregnsnt. So we did clomid, HCG injections and IUI. We had 2 IUIs and got pregnant both times, but sadly the first ended in miscarriage - the second is 11 weeks old yesterday! The theory was that in the 7 years since my son, my cervical secretions might have thickened just enough to inhibit a lot of sperm passing through. I don't know, but it was worth it. While it isn't cheap, it is no where near the cost of IVF. If you count everything we did I would say we spent about $2,000.00 out of pocket- but spread out over time. My insiurance covers no infertility treatments, though some people's do cover some now - so you mgith get lucky there. The clomid and HCG were about 100-200 a session and the IUIs were 275 each - but I also had a test called a histerosalpingogram which was about 1,000 - and you might not need to bother with that. Anyway, something else to look into. Good luck!

 

[wanderlost]

What about an intra-uterine insemination (IUI - your doc will inject your hubbies sperm into your uterus so they don't have to swim up the vaginal canal). That's what we did. My son was concieved naturally, on accident, with no help. It then took us 15 months to get pregnant with my daughter. I charted, did guafinisen - we just weren't concieving. So, since my step-mom is an OBGYN, I told her to get us pregnsnt. So we did clomid, HCG injections and IUI. We had 2 IUIs and got pregnant both times, but sadly the first ended in miscarriage - the second is 11 weeks old yesterday! The theory was that in the 7 years since my son, my cervical secretions might have thickened just enough to inhibit a lot of sperm passing through. I don't know, but it was worth it. While it isn't cheap, it is no where near the cost of IVF. If you count everything we did I would say we spent about $2,000.00 out of pocket- but spread out over time. My insiurance covers no infertility treatments, though some people's do cover some now - so you mgith get lucky there. The clomid and HCG were about 100-200 a session and the IUIs were 275 each - but I also had a test called a histerosalpingogram which was about 1,000 - and you might not need to bother with that. Anyway, something else to look into. Good luck!