I am sorry to hear of all of your pain. Sometimes a break can give you some mental clarity and give you and DH some time to heal and connect on other levels. Definately keep taking your pre-natals b/c God works in mysterious ways and you never know. I am praying for your healing and strength.

Thank yo so much for that:)

Hey, have you ever thought about trying something different? A lady I worked with at a school had been ttc for 6 years. She had every test done, multiple IUI's and IVF's - got pregnant 4 times but always miscarried. Finally after the last miscarriage she swore she was done. Then her friend suggested a naturopath. She figured why not. The second she walked through the door, the man told her that her thyroid was low. She said no that she's had multiple tests. He said the blood tests don't mean anything. He gave her some herb for her thyroid, 4 months later she was pregnant and she just gave birth to a little boy.
Something to think about I guess.

What a Great story! So where do I fing these Naturopath? Do I just google it? I will try anything!

Thanks,

Kelly

I'm in a break before going to IVF. I stopped the prenatals but just took folic acid by itself, since it was a lot smaller pill that didn't bother my stomach. It seemed like a treat to me to not have to take the huge prenatals every day.

My Dr. didn't tell me to take Folic Acid. Do you think I should take this?
Kelly

folic acid is in a prenatal vitamin -- the most important part.

Right,but should I take any additional to the prenatal vitamin?

Kelly

Kelly...I am sorry to hear about everything you have been going through! I think a break is a great thing....who knows...you might get pregnant without all the pills and treatments! Crazy things happen that way =)

I think it's totally up to you on the vitamins! I have been taking prenatal vitamins for about a year and just started taking iron, calcium (I am anemic), Omega 3 and Vitamin D but these are all mainly for my health and not for just getting pregnant.

We are on a break now, although for other reasons. Originally after our 5th IVF failed we decided we needed to take some time off, some real time off. Time to get some of "us" back, especially for me to find myself again. Somewhere along the way I was lost. Between preparing for a cycle, going through a cycle, grieving and recovering from a cycle. It was just a viscous circle. So I went back to the gym, bought new clothes and we spent a good part of the summer vacationing in Maine. It was EXACTLY what was needed!

At first I was taking half dose of my prenatal because it was a couple of pills for full dose so I could split it that way. But after a while I decided I wanted to go with something completely non-baby related. So I got a woman's daily vitamin and added extra Folic Acid. You should make sure you are taking that. It is my understanding that it is good to have it in your system prior to conceiving.

Right now we are on an unintended break, but it is a break just the same and I am sure we will be at least until the end of the year. It is very hard at times. Try to do things that you would not be able to do if you were cycling. Do nice things for yourself and DH. Enjoy each other and remember, it is not forever. If it helps to set a "end of break" date. Do what ever you feel most comfortable with. We have taken breaks a few times. Some longer than others. This is by far the longest.

I will be sure to keep you in my prayers and hope that you find peace, comfort and strength.

Thank you all for your advice. It really helps to know that other people understand what I am going through. I am going to keep taking vitamins and keep hitting the gym. I've lost 8 lbs. in the past 2 months and I want to lose at least 15 more lbs.
Is there any specific brand of vitamins that you use? I've been taking target brand prenatal...they all seem the same to me.

Kelly

Im sooo sorry :) I know how hard that decision must be, I am in the same boat.. if this cycle doesnt work, I think Ill have to take a break for my mental and emotional state..

I would take your prenatal.. and possibly add B6 and B12 or a complex.. A.. you will sleep better, feel amazing, and I hear they have a great effect on fertility.. if you still want to try.. look into a supplement called fertilaid.. never used it but ppl swear by it!

Not sure if you have any sugar problems.. but chromium piccolinate helps with that.. sure I spelt that wrong.

Wish you the BEST! hope you get a BFP soon by surprise!