Trying To Conceive

Stephie 25 · Apr 15th, 2008, 12:57 PM

I have been hovering in the background for some time, and recently decided to brave the big wide world of B&B!

My husband (39) and i (25) have been ttc for about 4 months now, although we are too early for propper doc intervention, we have spoken to them as OH has a lung condition (Sarcoidosis). This means that OH struggles to breath when we BD and as a result can't finish off, he also finds keeping his breath while self satisfying is difficult too. Doc advised that we should be able to qualify for assistance, either IVF or AI. Also i an a coeliac sufferer, and have been warned that i will have problems conceving!

Has anyone else been through this before?
What should i expect?
Is there anything that i can do ay home?
Does the old wives tail of a turkey baster actually work?
Are there any other things that will work?

Please help, slowly gong mad here.

Alexandra · Apr 15th, 2008, 13:44 PM

I really don't have much in the way of wisdom to offer but I wanted to say like you guys are up against dire odds simply because of the mechanics of it. Is there any way you could change doctors and say you've been TTC on your own for longer?

Failing that simply try and retain your sanity till they can start properly assessing your situation and coming up with solutions!

and

for your journey.

tansey · Apr 15th, 2008, 16:18 PM

Hi

I'm sorry I can't help you with your TTC problems but I wanted to welcome you and wish you the best of luck.

and

P.S. Oh I love the turkey baster idea - it work on coronation street!!

No seriously I bet someone has tried this!

loopylew · Apr 15th, 2008, 21:16 PM

Im really not sure hun, didn't wanna read and run though. Sounds like your gonna have to follow what the drs say with you both having medical conditions. Hope you got your

soon though. You could try saving the spermies and BD'ing on the real important days only, would that help your hubby?

elm · Apr 15th, 2008, 21:30 PM

Hi Stephie,

Just googled it and it seems you can do it at home -

http://www.ehow.com/how_134305_artif...emination.html

it doesn't give much info about what to do it with "This procedure-- think turkey baster here--can be done at home by yourself, a partner, midwife or close (and about to get closer) friend." (

at asking a friend!)

x

Lu28 · Apr 15th, 2008, 22:06 PM

I definitely don't have friends who'd want to get that up close and personal!!!

NeyNey · Apr 15th, 2008, 22:55 PM

I've heard how it is becoming more and more common for women to AI themselves at home, because it's less expensive and intrusive. You could definitely look into that. good luck.

and welcome to B&B

Stephie 25 · Apr 17th, 2008, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elm

Hi Stephie,

Just googled it and it seems you can do it at home -

http://www.ehow.com/how_134305_artif...emination.html

it doesn't give much info about what to do it with "This procedure-- think turkey baster here--can be done at home by yourself, a partner, midwife or close (and about to get closer) friend." (

at asking a friend!)

x

Thanks for the website, although i don't think i have any friends i could ask to do this for me!!

Will show this to hubby tonight. Thanks again,

Carolina · Apr 17th, 2008, 13:02 PM

just wanted to say hello and welcome! Its worth a try! If you decide to try it let us know how you get on!

Stephie 25 · Apr 18th, 2008, 15:28 PM

Showed hubby the info last night, and talked about it. He is prepared to try!! So now waiting for AF so i can chart my dates and etc.

Stage 1 almost completed!!

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