NH Homesteader's journal

[NH Homesteader]

Ok I don't normally share super personal things on here. For one, most people don't care and for two, I am a very private person. But I'm making an exception because this is really bothering me... And heck maybe someone can contribute, I don't know.

My husband and I have been trying for a second child for 9 months. Nothing. At my age (just turned 33) everything says to wait for a year before seeing a doctor. So I haven't called yet. But, I just found out that ibuprofen can cause infertility... I have chronic migraines and probably take more ibuprofen than I should. I knew you couldn't take it while you were pregnant, but why in the heck did I not know this??? I've also been told by a natural doctor type person a LONG time ago that my adrenals are pretty much fried. So, I'm thinking I need to make some life changes here.

I have the best of intentions when it comes to clean eating, etc. But my husband is a junk food junkie and my mother is not helpful about cruddy food (has been a major issue when it comes to my daughter). So, need to make some gradual changes...

 

[tortoise]

Right there with you.

 

[sumi]

I did not know that about ibuprofen either. I'm a bit surprised now, it's such a common drug, they really should make people aware of possible serious side-effects like this!

 

[NH Homesteader]

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/8475274

http://www.fertilityplus.com/faq/nsaids.html

Apparently some people have been informed of this when they go for fertility treatments. I'm sure it isn't a huge deal to the average person but I have headaches frequently and ibuprofen and tylenol (alternating the two) are the only things that have helped.

 

[sumi]

This should be shared far and wide… There are so many couples trying to conceive and probably not realising that taking an over the counter drug could do this.

I suffer from sinus headaches, quite severe ones at times, I take codeine when it gets real bad. It makes me a bit loopy, but it helps! Would that be an option for you for "now and then"? Or maybe your doctor could recommend something for you.

 

[NH Homesteader]

I've been on migraine meds, the ones approved for pregnancy do not help, found that out when I was pregnant! The other one I was on before, I believe may also be an NSAID. I would have to do more research to remember.

 

[Wannabefree]

I can't help ya, I am infertile and allergic to ibuprofen anyway...I just have a monthly cycle for fun because my baby factory is otherwise somehow broken. 40, never conceived as far as I know, unless I did and lost it way way early. If you can't have another, be super greatful for the one you have, some folks don't even get one shot.

 

[NH Homesteader]

I am grateful, no worries there.

 

[Wannabefree]

Hey if you do conceive and have twins can I have one of them? I have to ask...it'll be the only way I ever have a baby lol! I have had plenty of opportunity to raise others kids though smh...sad but true. I really don't know how anyone could not want to raise their child after 9 months and countless late nights...and the baby smell...well at least one end of the baby usually smells good. I just love kids of all ages, even my stinky teenage niece lol but I miss her being younger and less expensive..iPhone this, salon that, money for school...sheesh...you know the deal....wow I think I just talked myself out of wanting one

 

[frustratedearthmother]

I had no idea! That is good information that should be spread! Tried for a year with my second one...so don't give up hope!