My husband and I would like to have
another child. We have a 7 yr old boy
and a 3 yr old daughter ( we are very
blessed to have our 2). My daughter just
weaned herself ( I nursed her for 3 yrs).
My husband and I believe in nfp ( natural
family planning). I started my periods
again a week before my daughter's first
birthday. They have been regular for
over a year now. I have been dry for
almost 9mos. I can not figure out why we
are not pregnant. I have gained a lot of
weight the last two years. I have been
told that obese woman have trouble
concieving. Can anyone shed some
light.
Thanks :d
jc
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tomz
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Posts: 62 Location: Pennsylvania
It Depends! Posted: 01-05-05 23:35pm
Hi jc!
My wife and I are trying to have another
child also. We have a 16 month son.
With our first child it took us 2 years
before she got pregnant. My wife and I
are overweight with my wife heavier than
myself. I gained some sympathy weight
with my wife since the birth of my son.
One thing my wife and I did the year david
was conceived, we decided to run the rock
and roll half marathon in virginia beach,
va labor day weekend. This was my wife's
idea and she never ran in her life. (i
have run almost all my life.) she did
lose about 20 lbs during training. She
also has a problem with an irregular cycle
(every 2-3 months she will have her
period). Less than 4 months later, we
found out she was pregnant. She found
out two days before christmas and told me
christmas morning.
We both were tested to see if there were
other issues. I was tested 1st because
it is easier to test men on their sperm
count which they said I was fine. My
wifes test were inconclusive. Generally
both your husband should get tested for
sperm count and you should be tested for
ovulation. It wouldn't hurt to attempt to
try to lose weight and exercise (both you
and your husband). I am not a medical
professional but you almost need to find
what works for you.
If you are 35, you are considered as a
high risk pregnancy until the doctor rules
it out by how your pregnancy progresses.
I wish you and your husband luck with your
third child jc. If you can add anything
to our situation and give wisdom please
do!
