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Thanks for your comment. It is frustrating because my levels were always on the higher side of normal (2.6) but the doctor wouldn't treat it. Suddenly, they skyrocketed to 5.8. I am not sure how long they were that high, but I am hoping now that I am on .125mcg of Levo, that things will straighten out soon. I wish best of luck on your TTC journey!

Sorry to hear this. It's so hard. I hope you find peace. I spent a lot of time on Stirrup Queens when we were going through multiple chemical pregnancies. I found humor there along with very helpful and heartfelt stories. Hugs to you! Hope you get your BFP very soon!

I would say those are pregnancy symptoms. By chance did you take Clomid in any recent cycles? When I was on Clomid, I felt like my sensitivity was heightened by 100x. The wind against my shirt would hurt. Good luck to you- I hope this is your cycle.

Thanks for this! Very helpful. Looking forward to checking out that website.

I see that this post is old, and I am hoping that you had success getting pregnant!

I wanted the most natural path to TTC too, but we ended up caving and using Clomid at one point. I definitely ovulated early and had big follicles according to the ultra-sound. That was as much intervention as we were willing to use, and unfortunately, we still did not get pregnant.

Some other things that we tried were:

*eating pineapple (especially the core)
*using pre-seed (any other lubricant will kill sperm, including saliva)
*using Mucinex to help increase CM (that really worked)
*of course, charting and using opks

I have also seen a lot of fertility diets that help boost fertility. I think, for us, we have scar tissue issues causing us not to get pregnant, but I've read lots of ladies have success with these more "natural" remedies before using medical interventions. Best of luck to you!

I see that this post is old, and I am hoping that you had success getting pregnant!

I wanted the most natural path to TTC too, but we ended up caving and using Clomid at one point. I definitely ovulated early and had big follicles according to the ultra-sound. That was as much intervention as we were willing to use, and unfortunately, we still did not get pregnant.

Some other things that we tried were:

*eating pineapple (especially the core)
*using pre-seed (any other lubricant will kill sperm, including saliva)
*using Mucinex to help increase CM (that really worked)
*of course, charting and using opks

I have also seen a lot of fertility diets that help boost fertility. I think, for us, we have scar tissue issues causing us not to get pregnant, but I've read lots of ladies have success with these more "natural" remedies before using medical interventions. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for your reply! That is very encouraging news. Best wishes on your TTC journey!

We are getting back into the TTC game, but took a break when we hit the two year mark. I am so sorry. I know that pain. My only suggestion would be to make sure that you have consulted with your doctor to make sure your tubes are not blocked (or any other issue). I hesitated to go the route of a Fertility Clinic because we wanted to do things as natural as possible. However, in hindsight, I feel like we have an undiagnosed issue (other than age), and I wish we had taking more proactive measures earlier on. I wish you the best of luck!

I know the feeling all too well, but don't throw the towel in until AF shows! And if she does, the good news is that you still have so many fertile years ahead of you! I know your journey involves more procedures, so I wish you the best of luck as you both venture forward. Have you considered Clomid on your next round? Baby dust to you!

Curious if you ended up having a successful cycle? We never went through IUI, but my DH had similar issues. I read that many fertility specialists will put the husband on Clomid to help improve sperm quality. Good luck!