isn't it annoying? vol.2

how long has everyone on this thread been ttc?you all sound like experts with your charts and things.i havent got a clue about any of it!

Well, sore boobs and tiredness sound good, for a start. I share the tiredness, but my boobs are completely and boringly normal. Still, CD47...

Good to know you got pg before amz. My concern relates to DH's sperm.count.and the fact he's on antidepressants. He also rides a bike 50 miles + a week! But he is doing everything he can 'take up' like conception supplements, Brazil nuts, eating well. We're off to GP tonight (assuming the receptionist will let us cross the threshold!!) so will ask him about it.
My chart on futility fiend looks triphasic (12.4% of charts analysed with bfp had triphasic chart, 4% had bfn but triphasic pattern). Oh the optimism!! Still a bit early to poas though .

hi faithbaby
i take antidepressants too and constantly worry that i wont be able to get pregnant again as they can slow down fertility.ive been taking them for about 11years though and have a very healthy 6year old so there is hope :)

mine usually end up in my armpits!

You know you're retaining water when your boobs float in.the bath!

I just feel like I'm being poked in the boobs. And very, very tired.

And me. Completely sick of the whole thing and would just like to get on with having a baby now, rather than trying to conceive one all the time.

CD46 today. I don't feel premenstrual, but then I don't feel anything else, either.

yes totally bored of it but I don't know any other way of producing a baby!

Yes and yes pg!. Will need to get pm proper pc to look at research. May be able to swap tablets but then I think if they suit him is it unfair to get him to change cos others have bad side effects? If that is the case may have to put ttc on.hold til he is ready to come off them .
Do you ever feel so bored of ttc?! Today I've just had enough!

we're in surbiton so Kingston hospital is where the tests are done. My appointment with be at the fertility unit in roehampton, queen marys i think?
faithbaby thats definitely something to check out. and if it is can he get them changed to a different med?

Have you looked up his medication to see if that's an issue which has been reported?

Am now worrying DH being on antidepressants is causing the sperm issues...

Where are you ninja? We're in SW London and were told 3 weeks to get results back :(

I suppose it's their way of rationing the expense a bit - they are gambling on us falling pregnant naturally before they spend any money doing stuff to us. Which is reassuring in one way, but immensely frustrating in others. Mostly frustrating...

But good news that they think the first sample might be flawed, and there might be a better picture of your DH's sperm really.

Wow I'm amazed. Where we are you get a pot and a form from the gp and just drop it into the local hospital and pick the results up in a week from your gp! End of August is ridiculous! Also it says on ours you should turn it in within 2 hours but try to keep it warm (ie in a pocket or something)
PG he's already had one. They said the results were normal but I can't remember the actual figures they quoted. I would quite like to know though as then I can check them on t'internet.

Hmm GP has asked DH to provide another sample. Flippin doctors receptionist implying he was too long from doing sample to turning it in. 22 minutes?! Is that too long?! Next appt he can get (simply to hand in sample), 24th August!! Don't they get how hard ttc is without creating such long waiting lists?! .

ninja they are not scheduling the op till DP's sperm results are in, which will take at least a month. Yes, the drilling is because I have PCOS, and the consultant would rather try this than Clomid, since Clomid can lead to lots of follicles releasing eggs, while the drilling tends to lead to single releases. Am not sure I wouldn't prefer Clomid...

Is your DP expecting sperm analysis at your appointment?

well I never knew that! You learn something new everyday. I shall tell dp when he gets home later. And then break it to him gently he's not allowed any fun except shagging for the forseeable future.

Lol yes they grow about 5 days before af is due!
Sperm takes 6 weeks to mature ninja! It is made in the testes and moves along the bus for 6 weeks til it finally comes out the other end . So you may have to wait a while til his swimmers improve. DH is scoffing Brazil nuts and finally taking his conception well man pills. Excellent progress!

Boob-wise, you mean? Sounds impressive!

evening all. pg do you know when the op is? Can I ask why/ what they are drilling for? Do you have PCOS?
faithbaby glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. And lol that you are adopting futility fiend! I sums up how I feel about it!
Well, one more cycle before before my hosp appt, I think this month dp can give up caffeine and alcohol. I am assuming since sperm is produced all the time that he can give it up and the new sperm would be about ready for action within a few days? It doesn't seem fair that its the women that have to give stuff up. Think I shall recommence with taking folic acid again too. Onwards and upwards.

According to futility fiend (oh yes adopting that one) I am cd18 10dpo. Suddenly morphed into Jordan in the last half hour .
Oh I miss scones! Sometimes they have gf ones in Tesco but they are extortionate! I have enjoyed the last piece of the cake my dsis made. Yum. Back on minimal calorie phase of diet tomorrow

faithbaby , good news that your leg and nausea are better at the moment. Am trying to rejoin you in the healthy eating zone, but have got mad cravings for scones and jam and cream. I may crack and have some for breakfast, and blithely ignore the muesli and fresh raspberries which are sitting reproachfully in the fridge!

Yes, they'll put me under for the drilling. Am not too fussed about it - I had day surgery under GA a few years ago, which seemed ok. Though this would be a bit more invasive than the last lot. But even so, it's sort of reassuring that I know the pre op ropes.

How far into the tww are you now?

Boo to the evil witches' arrival! Sorry to hear that ladies. I'm enjoying the tww like a hole in the head. Sore boobs. Hardly any nausea this time which I.guess is a good thing if I'm not up the duff. Been eating really healthily which I'm sure is helping along with the bit of weight loss. Leg is lots better, hoping to be exercising again next week.
pg you gearing up to poas soon? Will they put you under to drill your ovaries? DH gets very worried about the idea if me having anaesthetic to have fertility investigations/treatment but I had a minor op before (tooth extraction!) so I'm not too bothered if it gets me closer to getting preggers!