Last month, Rich started to take some vitamin supplements that are supposed to help when Trying to Conceive (TTC). Now that Rich’s semen analysis results are back (and not so great), I wanted to review supplements again and make some changes based on the test results. Since it takes three months for sperm [...]
My wife and I had somewhat unrealistic expectations regarding how long it would take her to get pregnant after my vasectomy reversal. Since sperm were seen at the time of the reversal, we were told that it could happen immediately, and I was thinking that it might happen the first time or two she was [...]
After hearing the results of Rich's first semen analysis following his vasectomy reversal, we decided to repeat the test at our doctor's office near Sacramento. Unfortunately, once again, the test resulted in an inadequate volume. We're actually beginning to suspect retrograde ejaculation. It doesn't happen often with him, but occasionally there is no [...]
I’m not sure how many people have received their fertility test results this way, but I got mine while at the top of a ski slope! I had a voice mail message from the surgeon who did my vasectomy reversal, John Gould. The news was mixed; although sperm was present, the count was low. It [...]
Since I’ve started taking prenatal vitamins in order to be prepared for conception, I wondered if Rich should be supplementing too. It turns out that he should.
Based on several books and online resources, I learned that there are many vitamins and nutrients that impact sperm production and quality. In no particular order, here [...]
Since we are now trying to conceive after Rich's vasectomy reversal , I've continued to improve my diet and have begun taking prenatal vitamins. Besides eating healthier, I wanted to research what else I should be eating or not eating to ensure a healthy pregnancy.
To prevent listeriosis, avoid deli meats and hot dogs unless [...]
I went to the doctor today to have a pre-conception visit since it's been about a month since Rich's vasectomy reversal . I wanted his go-ahead to start trying to get pregnant before trying in earnest. I know that lots of women get pregnant before ever seeing the doctor, but I want to [...]
Somehow I thought that after the vasectomy reversal, we would have to wait a few months for things to heal and for sperm to return. I was wrong. The doctor gave us the green light after only 10 days, and we can begin trying to get pregnant at any time. Now that we [...]
Another guest post: At the recommendation of a friend and new mom, I just read Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler. I devoured this 300+ page book pretty quickly. As an educated woman, I thought I had a good grasp of what goes on in my body every month and how [...]
