Conceiving

**madness30** · 08-15-2009 04:28 PM

We have been trying to get pregnant for just over 3 yrs, struggling to concieve. Tried ovulation tests, blood tests, we have a 11 1/2 yr old son would love to have another before i'm 40. I'm 38 at the moment, it's not helping because my periods have become heavy and very painful to the point i dont how much more i can take, ready to give up..

**Katsaly** · 08-15-2009 04:53 PM

You are probably going to need the help of a medical professional. You are unfortunately hitting that point in life where conception is difficult and increasingly risky. I fully support your desire to expand your family but I highly recommend fertility counseling, since it sounds like you could benefit from it.

**LuC** · 08-17-2009 11:43 AM

Hi madness30,

I am 39 turning 40 in December and my husband and i have been trying since we got married last June. About 5 months ago by recomendation of my gyno we started to see a firtility doctor. I have now been doing treatment (hormone shots and IUI) for the past two months no baby yet but we are very hopeful. My issue is i don't produce enough eggs anymore due to my age which could be your issue also and it makes it more difficult to concieve. If you need/want to know any more info i'd be more than happy to help.

Take care and God bless.

P.S. Don't give up.

**madness30** · 08-26-2009 02:05 PM

Hi,thanks for your replies the problem we've got we would have to pay for fertility treatment because we already have a child. I went to my gp had a fertility blood test to check to see if i was ovulating and my results came back that i was just above borderline ovulating. We will carry on at the moment. I would love a girl but then a boy would be loved just the same..xxx

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**LuC** · 08-28-2009 08:03 AM

You can purchase the Clear Blue Ovulation sticks at a drug store and moniter yourself, that might come in handy in determining when you are ovulating. You can also purchase Fertility Vitamins to help boost your system.

I wish you the best!