Introducing myself

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Registered: 08-11-2006
Introducing myself
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Thu, 02-07-2008 - 6:51am

Hello everyone,


I've decided to take part in this forum, I used to be active in the TTC #1 board but I got really obsessive about things and that led to a lot of stress so I took a good long break from the forums. Although I occasionally pop on here and check things out. My name is Daniele I'm 22 married to my wonderful hubby who's 25. We've been TTC since January 07, so a little over a year. It took me awhile to accept the fact that I'm a 22 yr old struggling with infertility. It's something I think about everyday. I do a good job of staying positive but I don't kid myself about what's really going on. The fact is that less then 10% of women my age have fertility problems, and thats just something I have to deal with.


We've done the first tests, the sperm analysis for him which came out perfect, and the blood tests and HSG for me. Both came out normal, although I do have a retroflexed uterus to a substantial degree. There is not a good amount of medical assistance available to us in this aspect, since hubby is in the military and we are stationed overseas. Right now all they can provide us is clomid. I'm on my second cycle w/ the clomid. I didn't detect ovulation the first cycle and it's looking that way this time around as well.


So anyway I don't want to make this too long, just wanted to introduce myself and give the details. I'm hoping to gain some comfort talking to other people in my position, as this location is like a baby making factory so much so that the OB is expanded *rolleyes*  so there aren't a lot of people that understand


 




Edited 2/7/2008 8:03 am ET by daniele17
     ~Daniele 

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Registered: 05-30-2006
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 1:04am

Hey daniele,


I just wanted to let you know I totaly sympathize with you. I also am 22 and DH is 25. We have been trying for almost 3 years. I had a m/c almost 2 years ago and have had trouble ever since. DH has healthy swimmers also so it is all me and i know that is stressful. I did 3 rounds of clomid and i never ovulated so I really hope you have more luck with that than I did. I know alot of women who have. I understand the being younger and going through this. Everyone always tells me you are young don't worry about it so much and I hate when they say that. I just tell them "ok i am having problems at 22! i am having problems that 40 year old women are having (no offense to any 40 year olds) and all around me i have all these people who have no problems so of course i am going to worry!" yeah it has been stressful and we just keep taking little breaks and then getting back to it. I am so sorry you are having to deal with this but I am here to listen! Good luck.


Janis

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Registered: 08-11-2006
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 4:12am

Hey Janis, Thanks so much for replying! I really appreciate the input of someone else my age and in this position. So sorry to hear of your m/c, it's one of my greatest fears, and unfortunately if I ever do get pregnant I don't know

     ~Daniele 

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Registered: 09-11-2006
Sat, 02-09-2008 - 11:40pm

Hello and Welcome Daniele!


I'm sorry to hear about your issues with TTC.

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Registered: 05-30-2006
Sun, 02-10-2008 - 12:10am

Well we are in a break right now and haven't really had much with treatments just becuase the next step is going to cost like $3000 and things keep popping up so i haven't been able to really save money for that. So we are trying just to see what happens. We are doing foster care and that has been so much fun. It is hard to see them leave but it does help fill that void. Let me know if you have any other questions and if you want email at any time. we have been doing this so long it seems (not as long as some) but i am very open with it so any questions you have you can ask me. Keep us updated!