[mdavis]

i have been on the TTC boards but found out in january that my husbands SA showed low sperm count, 50% mobile and only 1% morphology.
We had a DNA Frag done 2wks later and it showed very low count, 0 normal and 94% damaged. The RE agve us a 30% sucess prediction with IVF. Our insurance doesnt cover it and we just cant afford the 16k with only a 30% chance of becoming pregnant
I have children from a previous marraige but Im just devasted. i found the man of my dreams and the best "father" ive ever known. I came from a very unloving 7yr marraige. My husband is amazing. We got married when my youngest was an infant and he has shown my children and I what Love is all about. He is heartbroken over the news of his infertility as he had already read "what to expect when your expecting, the fathers guide" while we were trying to conceive. We have discussed donor sperm but he feels that he already has children from a "donor". I understand that reasoning as he is proudly their father figure. However, my ex gets them 1 night a week so they know they have 2 dads. Ive tried to explain that at least with a donor he would be the ONLY father and I want him to feel that kind of joy. We have thought about adoption and are open to it if the right opportunity comes along.
Im just still holding out hope that it can happen naturally!! Is this normal? I keep thinking that maybe fertility meds might help? does anyone know of any sucess stories of low morph/count pregnancies without ivf??
Thanks for listening to me ramble, Im having a sad day

[Brandiwine77]

Hi, and welcome! I'm Brandi, one of the co-hosts. I'm sorry that you got bad news about your DH's SA. It sucks, I know. There are a few things that you can do to help with the count. There is some vitamin regimens that your DH can take to help with his count/morphology. You can either get seperate supplements, or you can try a blend for fertility. There is one for men. Here is a link to the website. http://www.fertilaid.com/ They have worked for a lot of people, but its not an overnight cure. It takes an average of 92 days for new sperm to form, so whatever you try, you must give it at least 3 months to see any results. Good luck, and please stick around, we have a wonderful bunch of ladies!