My post on adoption the other day reminded me that we were not one of those couple who were blessed to have children easily as some couples do.
I would like to share our experiences because we have a few couple friends who have been trying to have kids unsuccessfully for a few years and there is one common trait that I discovered among them.
NONE of them have many any effort to go for medical check-up.
Nevermind that they have been married and trying for more than 3 years. One couple told me that they are planning to while another couple was not even sure what to do or who to see!
In my opinion, if you haven’t been able to conceive within at least 2 years (depending on your age) of trying, you should not wait.
In our case, after nearly 2 years we went to see the doctor at our local government clinic and he made us an appointment with a Gynaecologist within days. To tell you the truth, I was not uninformed when it comes to the business of the “cycles”, “processes” and “techniques”. However from the very first appointment, I learned that there are many things about the whole process of conception that I did not realized.
We were asked to do a series of test such as the Dye Test for myself - which involved injecting some dye into my womb to check for any blockage. This was a little scary and uncomfortable but it was quick and I was clear.
Both of us passed all our tests and at least, at that stage we knew that there was no health problems.
After that, it was all about knowing the right techniques (fertile days using body temperature) and the rest we left it to fate.
Thankfully soon after, we were blessed with Eu and later Qi.
The point is : you should not wait before you consult the doctors.
Even if everything is normal, you might be surprised to know that the process of making babies is not as easy or straight-forward as you think. If there is, unfortunately, a problem then at least you have more time on your side to do something about it.
And with this, I would like to share with you an amazing story of a couple who beat the odds and became the parents of the first IVF-conceived baby in Brunei. Read their story for inspiration and hope.
Yep. I agree with Jewelle here. I mean you
go do the check up. everything. It all depends on how much you really want a child of your own.
After everything, meaning you are ready already, then, only then surrendered to fate. If still nothing, then start worry again.
That’s right. I guess sometimes some couples tend to think that it should be “natural” and leave it completely to luck - without making sure that the health and proper knowledge aspects are fully taken care of.
I have thought of that, going for serious check ups but since I can actually still conceive properly (just maybe not my time yet), hubby said we’ll try again and see how it goes.
Thanks for this info about the Dye Test. My first time hearing that.
Your case is a little different I think Chegu Carol…but at the same time, don’t think that going for check ups are such a big deal that should only be done in the most serious of cases. Sometimes it’s good to just talk with the Gynae and learn more.
The proper name for the dye test is hysteropingogram. It is done by injecting a dye through a catheter into your uterus and watch it flow through your fallopian tubes. If it does then it is unblocked. In my case I was not so lucky as both tubes were blocked.
Thanks for the proper name and explanation. And I’m glad that in your case, everything turned out well in the end.
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