Yes had all blood work done. This has come out normal! My saliva testosterone was really high but serum was normal. They measured all my hormones.
I picked my OB and hospital about 6 months ago and we have been saving like crazy. We weren’t planning on doing this for a few more years though so it has come as a shock and we will have to save more stringently. Concerned about OB as I really would like a non intervention water birth (birthing vaginally will help vulvodynia and c-section reeks havoc with the bladder in people with I). And I know OB’s like to do things their way. The one I have chosen seems to be happy to do what I want though. Typical Antiphospholipid pregnancies only carry to 35weeks.
I really don’t want to start doing OPK and charting bbt if we can help it as I am the obsessive type and I would just stress out too much over it and reduce my chances further. Were just going to have sex a lot I think to start with and try to have fun with it.
Do you know of anything that could theoretically improve the chances of conceiving a boy? We don’t want to pass on these “female” issues any further it has to stop at me! Lucky men, they don’t get any of this crap!
The subject that has been posted there was meant to be the code you have to put in to post! sorry.
I have antiphospholipid syndrome and borderline hypothyroid. I didnt know about it until after Id had my third baby and wanted to TTC my 4th (with 5 miscarriages).
I have carried all my babies past 35wks. My first ended in pre eclampsia induction at 38wks (no pain relief), my second was a pre term labour drama pregnancy that ended in a 37wk induction (no pain relief). My third was textbook ending in a 40wk waterbirth!
So while APS can cause problems its NOT the bottom line! Having a great care provider makes a huge difference.
Good to hear it is not all bad news! So I am assuming you had no treatment for the APS with you first and second pregnancy then? Did you have treatment to control it for your third?
You have given me hope! I just hope to conceive quickish and hope the increase in sex doesn't flare up my vulvodynia which has been managable as of late It is great to hear that you were able to have more than one baby also! everyone I have spoken to tell me they were advised to not have any more. I suppose it depends on the severity of the APS though.
I think you're referring to the shettles method.
As much as I hate the things I have to deal with being female, I still want a girl. I'll trade with you if I get a boy and you get a girl! (JK!!!!)
If you do want to try for a boy, I'd suggest getting some OPKs to make it easier to use the shettles method, just try once you get the line. Rather than before you get a positive LH surge.
Last edited by Neda; December 9th, 2011 at 03:48 PM.
I had no treatment during any of my pregnancies! The specialist I saw in March said it was a miracle I had any kids at all let alone three. Just sheer luck I guess. Most people I know with APS are on clexane from + blood test to somewhere between 32-40 weeks. They usually stop it around 37wks Ive been told because of the clotting issue. It can cause issues with the placenta if you get past first trimester.
As for having a boy, the optimal time to DTD is within 24hrs before/during ovulation. Two of my three boys prove that theory. In the end though, you get what you get.
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It is great to hear that you were able to have more than one baby also! everyone I have spoken to tell me they were advised to not have any more. I suppose it depends on the severity of the APS though. 
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