I think seeing a specialist is smart. There may very well be an easy fix for a minor problem you’re not aware of. Some things the specialist may look at are:
-your husband’s sperm count, motility, and quality
-your blood work (various hormone levels)
-an ultrasound of your uterus and ovaries
-a HSG to see if one or both of your Fallopian tubes are blocked
Those tests might help eliminate some possible issues or might help diagnose a problem. Then the specialist can help you decide how best to move forward and achieve your goal of getting pregnant!

Thanks for the constructive feedback. I’ve been thinking it could be anything from endometriosis to a thyroid condition which could be throwing off my horomones. Both of which run in my family and are the lesser of the fertility evils. It’s venturing down the path of the unknown that seems so daunting.

definitely see a fertility specialist. They will do all tests necessary to see if there is any possible reason for the infertility. and based on those they can help you make good recommendations. Nothing is worse than trying for years and then hear there is a reason that could have been fixed or cant be fixed and require help as in IUI or IVF. I know how hard this process is. Good luck

Hi there! My husband and I are in the EXACT same position. He had his surgery in May 2017 and no luck yet. Please let me know what you decide to do as your next step. I would love to have someone who understands exactly what the road ahead looks like. If you haven’t already, I would see a fertility physician. The woman I saw did blood work and a hysterosalpingogram. Both came back normal. They might be able to find something in your case that could be easily fixable...which can only help your odds. Good luck!

Hi.. I would totally recommend seeing an RE.. They can help you figure out the specifics of your situation and come up with a plan of what would work for you.
Looking back, although our situations are very different, i think i would have been a little smarter to see an RE earlier.. these things all take time and the sooner you start the better. Wishing you good luck!!

@lilie315 I as of recently started feeling the same way. Rather than going through my regular gyno to have testing done I’d rather go straight to a specialist. My husband and I are in our early 30’s which according to everyone is still young, but still feeling like we are starting later than we would have liked. Thanks for the feedback.

Rfoote- i think i started seeing my RE when i was 33 maybe? I'm 35 now, and still people say "i'm young" - maybe but that doesn't help me feel any better! Also, keep in mind usually getting the first appointment at RE usually has at least a month or more wait.. at least mine did. But it was sooo hard making that first phone call to set up the appointment. I basically flipped out on my friend after i did it. I couldn't believe i was "that person" or "that couple who has the "I" word". It's still hard sometimes when i think about it.

Just know you guys are not alone! Sending you good thoughts!

100% I had the hardest time making that phone call and thought I was the only one acting like a scared emotional weirdo by having such a hard time calling someone back. I think making the call makes it all real. My appointment is in a few weeks, I am scared but promised myself I would go. Luckily the staff member I booked the appointment with was so kind, funny and sweet. It helps me feel better already about going. I'm 37 and feel ancient these days and wish I looked into this earlier, but I was not ready. Good luck to all of you! We will all get through this! Sending you all courage and hope. xoxo

@tinydancer12 I 100% agree with you about how it felt to make the appointment. I myself made one recently and am going in a few weeks. I’d be curious to hear any updates or experiences from anyone going to a fertility Dr. There’s a whole lot of not knowing what to expect and bracing myself for more bad news. Thanks.

I'm so sorry you couldn't conceive during these 2,5 years. You should definitely visit a doctor. They will give you the knowledge about medical checks you should undergo. You should definitely do the whole medical check to know what the reason of your long TTC. I would advise you do this as soon as possible and not to waste time. As I know it is considered to be "ok" if you don't get pregnant during first year of trying. After a year if you don't get pregnant you should visit a doctor. This’s important for both of you to make a thorough check of your health. I'm not saying that you for sure have some problems with fertility. Maybe it's not the time yet and very soon you will get pregnant and everything will be fine. But just to make sure that your fertility is in perfect condition, you should visit a specialist. I hope you will find the reason of your inability to conceive. I wish you best of luck!

@babyboom I very much agree. We have an appointment with a specialist this week to start the process. Fingers crossed.

I'm sorry about your unsuccessful TTC. I've also faced problems with conceiving and I know how you feel now. I understand that this is really hard to move on when nothing works for you. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to fasten the process. But don't be harsh with yourself. Just give yourself some time. We were TTC for 8 years. This process can take even more time. Remember that you have a family which needs you. So don't put your TTC in the center of your life, because it won't let you to enjoy it. Don't give up and keep trying! I wish you all the best, dear!

No dir experiences, sorry. Just wanted to wish you good luck with yr journey