Trying for a baby

Posted by sandy johanson (356 days ago)

Hi, we have been trying to get pregnant for about a year now without success. We have tried the pregnacy strips and still no joy.

We our both late 30's and understand the odds are against us but we cannot afford IVF treatment.

Does anyone know of any other options that may help, that is not to expensive.

Thanks

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by kitty (356 days ago)

We had been trying for 18 months with no success, saw a gynaechologist who gave me an ultra-sound, said nothing was wrong and gave me a script for chlomid. Got pregnant the first month.so, worked for me.
good luck,i'm now 28 weeks along!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by JH1 (356 days ago)

If you are a HK resident, you could go get treatment at a public hospital (Queen Mary or Prince of Wales). They allow IVF for women aged 39 or under. You will have to pay for the drugs, but it will be much cheaper than going to a private doctor.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by hkchoichoi (356 days ago)

although this thread was focused on trying to conceive #2, there is lots of really interesting information regarding conception in general. you may already know all of this - or you may find it helpful.

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/forums/pregnancyfertility/threads/98982.asp

aside from all the other stuff, the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" is a great one to have in your library - Toni WEschler.

(I am based in Unspecified)

Posted by GeordieLass (353 days ago)

I have it on good authority from friends who tried to conceive for a long time that acupuncture works... Troy Sing is their hero!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by simplythebest (352 days ago)

trying for a baby - TTC (trying to conceive)

I don't know about the odds but it will just take a bit of a longer time. you have to be patient...

hkchoichoi recommends Toni's book and it's probably good. I liked Zita West. You can go to her site. She recommends things on diet, accupuncture and all that natural mumble jumble!

Depending on a number of things, if there is a problem or not between the two of you, don't go thinking IVF just yet! That's serious business. I suggest seeing a fertility doctor or gynae. Lots in HK and lots of recommendations on this board. Clomid and IUI may be a first option first.

hth

(I am based in Guangzhou)

Posted by babybemine (352 days ago)

It may be an idea to go to a gynae and get the basic tests done. That will cost about $3000. That way you will know better if there is something wrong or if you just haven't got lucky. You can always go to a public hospital if there are any problems if you are a HK resident.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by abitnaive (352 days ago)

hi sandy
sorry to hear that you are having a tough time conceiving.

toni weschler's book is good in educating you on basic facts, basil body temperature, cervical mucous, & how to potentially enhance it. i would also second babybemine's suggestion. get your dh to have a sperm analysis, you get your tubes checked, blood hormone levels checked, ovulation scans, and a die-check to ensure that your tubes are not blocked.

good luck, & feel free to post any other questions here.

all best from someone's who has been there.
abn

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Sky (352 days ago)

You should both do tests to see if either of you have problems. It may not be necessary to do IVF. I found out I had PCOS and took medication and injections and got pregnant the natural way with out IUI or IVF.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by expat2006 (348 days ago)

Dear Sandy,
I am in the same boat as you. My hubby and I have been trying for nearly a year. I got pregnant in Jan which resulted in a miscarriage. It is hard when one is trying for so long to go back to square one. Have you got yourself examined and done the required tests? HSG, thyroid, cysts, fibroids etc and understood if they will in any way impede your pregnancy? I am on clomid now and got pregnant the first time after five attempts. It will be my third attempt soon as I just started my periods. So gutting. I wish you the very best. All I can say is have faith. More people around the world actually cite successful stories of their pregnancies than not. It is just a matter of time.

(I am based in Hong Kong)