Aa
is this the reason?
We've been trying for about a year n a half ... my boyfriend sometimes drinks alcohol but not a lot he sometimes smokes spike and he smokes weed every day also he drinks this pill TV 58 (Tramadol 50 mg) every day more than 3 a day.. is this the reason why I am not getting pregnant?Thanks for any comments.
I also have heard that the sperm of alcoholics and pothead have chromosome abnormalities and may cause an increase in birth defects or learning disabilities in kids. I am 43 and it does seem my gf's who have had kids with these guys do have a higher rate of health issues and learning disabilities. Please go seek counselling about this relationship and your self esteem before you continue to try to conceive with this man...If you think that you becoming pregnant will get him into treatment you are probably 98% incorrect. Men like this do not change because you love them or give them a baby....they only change when they choose to. Any baby you conceive with him is at risk of defects and having a addict for a father....not a healthy or responsible choice. See a counsellor
I don't know if there is evidence to back it up or just a wives tale but I have heard drunken, high sperm are not strong sperm and could have effects on the baby if conceived. You need healthy sperm. I had 2 kids with an alcoholic, drug addict. One is ADHD and bipolar. The other has ADD. Don't know if there is a Connection. Like I said, could be a wives tale for all I know.
Can he get some addiction help and after he's off the drugs you could discuss it again. The last thing you want is a baby in that house or to be battling addictions when you're pregnant!
I'm in agreement with all of the above. Bringing a baby into that environment is not a good idea. Idk if you do any of those things too, but your bf sounds very immature. If you don't see a problem then you aren't ready for a baby anyway. Babies need stability from their parents, not a house full of drug abuse.
Eeeekkkk I wouldn't be trying to have a family with that guy at this stage of his life.. Weed everyday plus all that otherstuff. He needs some help, and definitely not someone I would ever allow around my kids!
From experience I tried for over 3 yrs and nothing happened when I left my pathetic bf and moved on I conceived within 1 year of moving on... Bad idea to bring a baby in a situation like that. You might be having fun and young and not think much of it but its scary reconsider dear.
Drug use lowers testosterone levels, sperm count and quality. That in turn zaps fertility. If you do get pregnant by chance, your risk of miscarriage increases. Have your bf stop using before trying to conceive.
Why would you even try having a baby with someone like that. Its your choice but i can guarantee you you will regret it...
^^Agreed!
It sure as heck isn't helping. Your bf sounds like an addict, probably should get off all that crap before trying to bring a baby into the world. Babies don't need their parents doing drugs.
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