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Trying to conceive DC2 after miracle DS1

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jenrendo · 07/01/2012 16:41

I'm looking for some positive stories to keep my hopes up! Here is a brief history of me:
One fallopian tube removed in teens but still 2 ovaries.
TTC for 3 years before laparoscopy showed other tube was mangled.
Two failed cycles of IVF, told me would never conceive naturally.
Conceived DS naturally after giving up on having children :)

So, we haven't been taking precautions since July but have only really started going for it in the last 2 months. I know that's not a long time at all! I can already feel myself getting a bit obsessed again and feeling so down when AF arrives. DH is adamant that if it's going to happen I need to stop worrying first (I know he's right)! One of my friends has suggested that I try Clomid, since surely my tube is no longer blocked? I do wonder whether all the drugs and poking and prodding with the IVF may have done something to my insides too. At least with Clomid I would know that I was definately ovulating every month and at least would have a chance, since both ovaries would produce eggs (my other ovary does work but obviously there's no tube for the egg to travel down, so I think that some months it may ovulate and the other one is dormant, giving me less chance of conception).

I am just hoping in the land of MN that there is someone out there who has been in the same situation as me and has had a positive outcome. I don't need to be told that I should be happy with one DC. I know that already, and when we were going through treatment I would be so cross with people complaining about having difficulty conceiving DC2, and would think how lucky they were just to have DC1. I know we are so lucky, but can't help thinking that it would be so wonderful for DS to have a sibling and for us to add to our little family.

Anyway, rambling over. Does anyone think Clomid would have a positive outcome? Anyone with similar experiences? Thanks for reading :)

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GenericDietCola · 08/01/2012 08:30

I'm afraid I don't have any relevant experience but I can relate to some of what you said in that I'm trying for DC2, have been for over a year and just getting over my second miscarriage in that time. Don't be apologetic about wanting more children - I think my broodiness is much stronger this time around, perhaps because I know how great it was to have a baby and bring up a toddler and also because I am aware that I'm getting older and my time is starting to run out!

Perhaps you should see your GP and see if they can refer you for investigations and possibly Clomid? Good luck and I hope it happens for you soon!

jenrendo · 08/01/2012 14:23

I need to find a GP first which appears to be really tricky here, and I'm hoping they will be on the ball. Part of me thinks I should just bypass that and go straight to a specialist of which there appear to be lots! DH is insistent that we have to wait a while but it's easier said than done and I agree with you that now I know how it feels to be pregnant and have a baby it is almost more difficult this time. I'm sorry about you mcs and wish you lots of luck conceiving DC2!

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