My fiancé and I have been trying to conceive for a 1 1/2 now with no luck. We are both healthy, and feel that we are ready for a baby. I've become quite discouraged lately because my sister has just had a baby in August and I found out she's pregnant again today, and to add to that my sister in law has had 3 kids in 3 years. I'm on prenatal vitamins, and I track my period and I really thought I was pregnant my period was 3 weeks late but to no avail. I've been to the doctor and he said that there is nothing physically wrong with me to be unable to conceive. I just don't know what to do anymore. It's almost unbearable to be around my sister and the worst part is she doesn't even care about her kids. If anyone has any advice for me please don't hold back! Thanks for reading.

Kaci

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Originally Posted by foresaken_one

My fiance and I have been trying to conceive for a 1 1/2 now with no luck. We are both healthy, and feel that we are ready for a baby. I've become quite discouraged lately because my sister has just had a baby in august and I found out she's pregnant again today, and to add to that my sister in law has had 3 kids in 3 years. I'm on prenatal vitamins, and I track my period and I really thought I was pregnant my period was 3 weeks late but to no avail. I've been to the doctor and he said that there is nothing physically wrong with me to be unable to conceive. I just don't know what to do anymore. It's almost unbearable to be around my sister and the worst part is she doesn't even care about her kids. If anyone has any advice for me please don't hold back! Thanks for reading.

Kaci

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Go to a fertility specialist if at all possible. My husband and I have been trying for 7 years now, with 6 miscarriages, the last one being in 2004. Since then, I have not even been able to conceive. This past August I got a referral to a fertility specialist and found out why I'm having trouble. Regular doctors. Just don't seem to care or they don't know, so they tell you nothing is wrong. Even if nothing is wrong with either of you, a fertility dr. can help you by testing you and your husband to see if he can help you in any way. I wish you luck

I had a horrible miscarriage in '06 when I was 25 weeks and I think that could be a factor... My gyn doesn't seem to think so... anyhoo my fiancé thinks we should try the at home insemination (with a syringe not a turkey baster) but I can't find any solid information about it... I've heard lots of positive things about it though... I just don't know what to do anymore :confused:

Have you had actual tests done? Has your fiancé? From a general physical exam things may be fine, but perhaps there are other issues such as hormone levels, sperm quality, etc.. Having been pregnant before does not guarantee pregnancy again. Was a reason determined for the miscarriage?
Why does he thinks at home insemination would make a difference? I check with your doctor about having some testing started if they haven't done so already.

Maybe your just are not having sex when you are ovulating? It can be hard to tell you can get tests that tell you the best time to conceive.They are just like a pregnancy test and are made by the same companies,I totally understand how you feel I have 4 children and one on the way which my partnr does not want. I got pregnant with a coil fitted,I feel so blessed that I'm keeping it regardless.Good luck x

We've tried the at home ovulation kits... no specific tests done though besides checking my hormone levels and thyroid functions... and a normal cbc... does anyone recommend any specific tests? Thanks for the help again.

After hormone check out, including prolactin levels, progesterone, etc. they will possibly do a test to see how your body reacts to his sperm and his sperm respond to your cervical mucus.
They will also check the structure of your uterus, the lining of your uterus, possibly check your fallopian tubes for blockage, etc.. When things are fine on one level, they will proceed to more invasive testing.
They will also suggest having your fiancé do a sperm analysis.
When your doctor may suggest these types of tests will vary... some will start after a year of trying, some after 18 months, and so on. At some point a referral to a reproductive endocrinologist may be used.