Hi Y'all,

I'm probably not posting this in the right area... AND I am probably overreacting.

A few months ago, my hubby and I were giving tests in relation to fertility. Everything came back ok with me except low sodium lvls (Doctor said it wasn't anything to be concerned about because the test came back 136 mmol/L and the normal is 137 - 147). My husband on the other hand, his semen analysis was abnormal. Our doctor told us that it would be virtually impossible to conceive naturally and gave us a referral for a fertility clinic.

It was only just the past couple of days that I realized (because Daniel asked me why i hadn't gotten my period yet) that my period is actually late by 15 days today. I don't feel 'pregnant' as such and highly doubt that I am on account of our test results and from what our doctor said. But, I have been feeling unwell, nauseas and craving salt.

I actually searched 'craving salt' in google, and I found a site on Addison's disease. Apparently it can halt menstruation and has an effect on sodium levels and also feel not well. The website did say that it is extremely rare, 8 in 1 million, but I feel like some of my symptoms relate to the listed symptoms on the website. I have only been craving salt the last week and I realize that nausea is a common symptom with pregnancy, but due to Daniel having such abnormal sperm, I think it's high unlikely that it could be related to pregnancy.

I am hesitant to go to the doctors, because maybe I am just being an idiot and overreacting.

I'd appreciate any input anyone may have.

Kindest regards, Catherine.

Jesushelper76

Get a home pregnancy test. Make sure it is done in the morning. Your sodium levels are not really low. It was off by one point which is nothing, really. Your doctor is telling you the truth and quite honestly I do not even know why he told you about the result because it is within normal readings.

Doctors have made mistakes before about saying pregnancy can not happen with a couple. There was this couple that were told they could not conceive. Later on ended up getting pregnant. The father thinking that it is impossible because of what the doctor told him. He thought his wife was playing around. Turned out to be his child. So it is not impossible.

Just incase you are pregnant, you should take prenatals just to get a good start.

I do believe it could be overreacting about the sodium and salt. Please do a pregnancy test. Buy a package with two in it. Give it a couple of tries. Please let us know how the test goes.

Now if it is negative then you should see a doctor/ob.

Hoping the best for you.



Joe

Jesushelper76

There are other possibilities of why you may not have your period. Here is a small list.

Pregnancy
Stress
Diet
Other Medical Conditions

CatherinenDaniel

Thanks Joe!

Well Diet and Stress aren't really a factor, we have just came back from holidays and my hubby sent me roses and balloons to work, so obviously I was thrilled and don't feel I have any reasons before I thought about this concern to be stressed. We haven't consciously been trying to conceive since we found out our test results.

I just don't understand the whole craving salt thing.. It can't be normal!

I will keep you updated. Once again tnx.

Jesushelper76

Anytime,

They say that the best time to conceive or usually when it happens is when your not stressing about or thinking about it. I hope I am not getting your hopes up, but just check into it. It is better to know either way, right!

I am going to do my own search for the craving salt thing, if I come up with other things. I will let you know. By the way, your levels are fine. Just trying to reassure you.

CatherinenDaniel

Awww. Thank you!

I think that's why Daniel and I are dismissing pregnancy; neither of us wants to get our hopes up. Also Daniel truly believes that there is no way we could have conceived naturally.

Also, the last few days, I have had to go to bed mid morning because I feel so unwell and usually have asleep. I don't feel as though I need to vomit, I just generally don't feel well.

Forgot to mention, i do take a women's multi vitamin daily too - which includes folic acid and fish oils etc.

CatherinenDaniel

WOW!!

I took your advice Joe! I went to the pharmacy and bought a test... I wondered if I should have waited till the morning, but I thought why not? I’m so late I might as well do one now.... and it was POSITIVE!!!!

I honestly never expected it to be and CAN'T believe it! I'm so happy I’m crying.. I can't wait to tell Dani.. Thank you for your help Joe.

I can't believe that our doctor told us just a few months ago that it was almost impossible for us to conceive naturally! It's unbelievable.. I’m in shock!

I just hope Dani doesn't think I’ve been playing up... We have all the trust in the world, but I suppose if I were a man and I was told that I wouldn't be able to conceive naturally... I might question it.

Gosh, I hope everything goes Ok! Alright, I’ll stop my little excited rant now.

Bye.

tamed

Congrats Catherine!

CatherinenDaniel

Thank you very much Tamed.

buggage

Congrats! I was going to say that the salt cravings could just be pregnancy cravings, but then i read on and saw you got a possitive result! hah. so my advice is pointless now. I have known several people who have been told by doctors that it was impossible for them to concieve. And these people turned up pregnant within months, or years of that advice. some of them had already adopted a few children, feeling they would never concieve on their own. imagine their surprize at the pregnancy test results:0) Congrats and best wishes