Friday, August 12, 2011

fertility: Mucinex

We did our last diagnostic test - a post coital test.  It looks at J's sperm as it moves through the cervical mucus.  Mine was like a brick wall - No passage.   The prescription? Over the counter mucinex.  It'll help thin the cervical mucus.   


This finally explains why, when I was a fit young 20 trying to conceive, we had problems.   That was before my hormones crashed the party and made everything more difficult. 


Things have improved on metformin.  I have to eat regularly and make sure I take my pills with food.  Taking supplemental vitamins, especially B vitamins has increased my energy and helped with my overall sense of well-being.  When I have too much sugar in the afternoon (like a soda or sweets) I crash fast- low energy, nausea, light headed....  I have to be careful what I eat and when.   


Overall things have improved.  My sister has inspired me to loose weight, and J and I are talking about a "Babymoon"(one last vacation before it becomes more difficult to get away).  For the first time in our almost 7 years of marriage I'm hopeful that we have the tools to start our growing family.

2 comments:

Chad and Jessica said...

Yeah! More answers! You guys are getting so close! The babymoon...lol....what a great idea. Do it!

I've been thinking of you whenever I go to the river. I wish you were there! Hopefully my pics can help you pretend you're there for a little while : )

Jacob said...

I've heard Austin, Texas is great this time of year...say September 10? What a great place to visit for a trip with the wife.

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