I am waving to the majority of you from across the Atlantic!!!
Blows Kisses
Here's my story in a nutshell:
Had first son, Morgan, on my 20th birthday,(--->age 19,unprotected relations one time= an "oops" conception!) 14 yrs ago.
Uneventful, healthy first pregnancy.
I split up with his dad, but we remained close, and reconciled 5 yrs later.
One month after reconciling, we became (intentionally)pregnant with #2 son, Calum (on VERY FIRST Cycle trying, BTW)
This pregnancy brought Gestational Diabetes (-shot insulin every day-).Hospitalized overnight at 19 & 1/2 wks due to strong, early contractions/threatened delivery) Disaster was narrowly averted and labour was induced on his due date.
*Breastfed (-both boys-)until almost three years, respectively.
Due to the ten year gap between Callie and his older bro, we wanted the third/final child spaced more closely to Calum. My periods returned in a regular fashion when Callie was 9 mos...that is when we began trying.
Thought it would be almost effortless, judging by our history...
~boy were we in for a disappointment!~
FAST FORWARD:
Calum will be four in July.
Still NOTHING.[]
I first thought my prolactin was too high, due to my extended breastfeeding.It has now been a year since he's been weaned, and prolactin ought not be an issue.According to my LH test strips, I DO NOT OVULATE AT ALL!
My periods come at regular intervals, but they are (sorry if TMI) dark (almost tar-like) and very clotty.The scant, blackish stuff comes first, last for three days or more, then comes the copious clotty junk.In total, they last for approx 7-8 days.
I am SOOO frustrated!
Just turned 34.
Currently awaiting second round of blood tests. Doc wanted these taken between cycle day 2-4.
Anyone out there in a similar situation or know someone who had similar experience with secondary infertility?
Please feel free to comment.
I am so happy to have found you all here.
This is a great forum!
Your Canadian Sister,
Shannon (A.K.A. Chuffy Krumhorn)