Unexplained Infertility

First off, I wanted to express my true gratitude and thanks for a overwhelmingly loving response from my first post about infertility. I was surprised to see that quite a few have also struggled with similar problems and  many of you offered prayers and some asked questions.

The general question was... " What is wrong?".

Answer: We don't know. 

My husband and I have been through a series of tests, some of which I will explain in detail in future posts, and the short answer of it all is that nothing is wrong, yet something is. 

For those not familiar with the fertility world - that is the problem. 

On a positive note, all of the tests ( see below) that we have done thus far have indicated that we are two healthy individuals who are prime candidates for procreation.

So far our tests have included...

Me: 

• A complete hormone, and blood work panel.
• Antral Follicle Counts, Resting Follicles and Ovarian Reserve
• A hysterosalpingogram or HSG.
• I have had blood drawn at various times during my cycles to check for ovulation, progesterone and other vital hormones.
• I have been charting using the Creighton Method.
• I have been using OPKs ( Ovulation Predictor Kits)

My Husband

• A complete hormone and blood work panel
• Sperm analysis

  Can I just say I think its a little unfair ;), regarding the testing a woman has to go through vs. a male!

We are grateful that all of our results have come back the way we wanted them to, which leads our doctor to stick us in the category for "unexplained infertility". This is something to be grateful for as there isn't anything directly " wrong with us", and thankfully we do have time on our side as we are young. 

But, of course that leaves us with the question, same as before,  " What is wrong".  

Blatantly put,the mechanics are there, the tools are good to go, yet the end result does not yield a pregnancy.

 We are taking steps to work on this problem: jump starting ovulation, scheduled intercourse etc.

In addition, we are taking this time to enjoy ourselves, and not to get " too wrapped up" in it all. We don't want "this" to run our lives and stress us out.

We know that God has the perfect plan for us. It may not be exactly what WE want right now, but we also do not see the "big picture".

Pax et bonum