We want to fall by Fall please!!!

I was going to say that too, artoo. A friend and I had them ordered at the same time and my consultant said 7 days before your period and hers said 7 days after ovulation.

I feel very odd and shakey about writing this, as if saying it (even to internet people I don't know) will jinx it all somehow. But I got an amazing late Christmas present in the form of bfp. I have no idea how as I thought I wasn't ovulating (although the consultant said the levels showed there may be some ovualtory activity whatever that means). I wasn't using opks, had hardly any sex, ate and drank all the wrong things so maybe there is something in the relax and it will happen thing (But the only way I relaxed was to give up as I thought there was no chance). I still don't really believe it and the dr was gobsmacked too. So we shall see, but am not counting on anything yet or getting my hopes up. I did work out a due date which is in Sep but due to my medical history if it actually happens would mean I would probably have to have it early making it one of those august babies.

I only tested as was going on a day trip to France and wondered whether to indulge in all that yummy stuff like pates, brie, rare steak and loads of wine.

So Happy New Year to everyone in their medical investigations, bd-ing and tesing.

Jen,

Day21 is just an expression, what they will really want is either 7dpo, or 7 days before your period starts, depending on your cycle length.

My initial "day21" bloods were taken on day 22, which my GP said would be fine, however when the result came back and I was referred to the gynaecologist he said that as my cycle is short (24-26 days), day 21 was no use, and he needs 7 days before period.

For your first test, day 22 will be fine. However bear in mind that if they find low progesterone it might be as related to the timing of the test as it is to any real problem.

(Hope that makes sense!)

Hugs,
Artoo.

Hi all, and a very happy and hopefully pg New Year for all of us! Had a splendid night in with DP, watching Jools Holland's Hootenanny. Was quite good, had 1 bloody Mary, 2 glasses red vino and 2 small ports... actually, that's not that good is it!?

On CD 20 so into the 2 week wait but almost sure it's not my month, bit worried though as supposed to have more bloods done on Day 21 but that's tomorrow and nothing is open. Will have to go Tuesday (Day 22) and hope this is ok. Any ideas from you guys if this will be alright or do they use Day 21 for a specific reason?

Hope there aren't too many sore heads out there

J x

Well, good morning and welcome to 2006! Here's wishing us all a happy, healthy and FERTILE New Year!

I had a lovely New Years Eve. We had family around for Chinese takeaway, but they all decided they wanted an early night, so I saw the New Year in cuddled on the sofa with DH, surrounded by our three cats. It was perfect

AF due any day now, just waiting for her to arrive so I can get my tests booked in.

Hugs to all!
Artoo.

Hope everyone has a happy New Year.
We are off to a friend's house tonight-will be a very low key way to see in the New Year compared to other years but that suits us.

My best friend is having her first baby by c-section today. Her waters broke over a week ago and the baby is breech so no fluid for it to turn. She is 35 weeks so it has been quite a stressful time for them, but now the baby is about to arrive, it is very exciting.

My AF is due 2nd Jan. Just want it to arrive, as I know I won't be preggars as did one of those early tests yesterday and it was negative. Should have just waited, but wanted to know if I could have a drink on New Year's Eve. Felt really disappointed yesterday, but OK now, and just want to get on with the next cycle.

Anyway, Happy New Year everybody

Hi all, hope you all had a fab Christmas and are looking forward to NYE. DP and I are staying in but will have our usual "open door policy" where anyone can pop in (unfortunately after last year where our awful neighbour from last year ended up on on our doorstep, drunk and abusive, people do have to ring in advance! ) We have party food and wine but not too much for me!

We were quite lucky over Xmas and managed 3 bd's whilst staying at DP's Dad's! Have had quite a good week for that as well, still not sure when I am ovulating as not sure system is fully back up and running after m/c but hey, fun to practise anyway!

Saw my v pregnant friend on Weds (she is having twins by c section in 5 weeks!) and felt both babies move about - it was excellent but a bit heart wrenching at the same time...

Hope you are all ok and don't have too bad hangovers on Sunday morning!

J x

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hi everyone hope you all had a nice christmas, am now on day 14, been irining every other day since day 7 just to make sure,going to carry on untill new years eve, then i think we will need a rest [ woops changed my nane back, i was littlechristmaself.

good luck to all you ladies

Hello all hope you had a great xmas, good luck everyone for the new year with ttc,

We have had a great xmas, it the first xmas ds has got excited and known what was going to happen, he loved the xmas eve party we had,he is quite giddy at the mo as its snowing.
I have been a good girl and not drunk too much over the last few days and have decided i am going to loose a couple of stones this year,
CD11 here bd yesterday as I noticed CM clear like egg white. so every day for us now .

hope you are all well
puppy

Hi to everyone! Hope you all had a happy Christmas!

I'm on CD13 today and I think I was OVing on Christmas day and boxing day. Typical!!! Just at the time when you're too drunk/stuffed and have parents staying with you! We managed one BD yesterday so I'm not very hopeful this month but who knows!

Merry Christmas ladies! May the New Year bring us all that BFP

Hugs,
Artoo.

Hi, just to echo Jag as I probably won't log on now til next week. Hope you all have a wonderful time over the next few days and we all get what we wish for... lovely beanies in the New Year!

I'm on CD11 but staying at in-laws house for next few nights so not a lot of chance there! Ho hum, New Year, New Start!

Good luck to all!

J x

Hi All

I just wanted to wish everyone A Merry Christmas as i probably won't get chance to post again over the Christmas period.

On CD22 so just waiting but not too hopeful.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for those ready to test over the holidays, & for those waiting for appointments. If you are coming up to ov enjoy the bding .

Hopefully we will all get happy healthy babies in the New Year.

Take Care
J

good luck with the clomid micku.

Yes I'm waiting for af too artoo but its probably going to be on one of the bank holidays. I hope I can have the hsg before my husband goes back to work as hes a teacher. He can then look after my son. I have to take him to all my other appointments which is a right pain but they said for this one it wasn't possible. I don't have anyone who can look after him so my husband will have to take time off work which is awkward in schools.

Hi all.... haven't been on recently because there was nothing new happening to me. AF started yeserday (never been so happy to see it) it means I can start talking clomid to help me ovulate. If nothing happens then I have an appt in Jan with my gynae.

Good luck to anyone testing soon or waiting for those fertile days.

Hey Jane, I'm waiting for AF to start so I can book my HSG in, hopefully sometime early in January - I'll let you know and we can compare notes Is yours booked in yet?

Hugs,
Artoo.

Glad the appointment went well Artoo. Bet you are glad you kept so on top of things and knew to get checked out early

artoo when are you having your hsg? We will have to compare notes!

Hi Artoo, glad you're feeling so optimistic. It must help to feel like you're doing something proactive.

Hi ladies!

It's been a while since I posted last, and I feel all behind!

Grats to snowballstrike on your BFP!

An update on me: DH and I had our first gynaecologist appointment on Tuesday. It went very well, and the summary is that the gynaecologist doesn't think I am ovulating at all (or perhaps once in the last 6 months), and DH has a "less than normal" number of healthy sperm at a "less than normal" motility. I've got to get a CD3 blood test and an HSG booked in, and DH has to do another SA in February (there's a chance his results were low because he had a bad cold at the time, and they want to check that). We then go back to see the gynaecologist at the end of February to look at all the results, and decide what we do next. If DH's sperm looks OK, and my HSG is clear the gynaecologist will prescribe tablets (presumably clomid) to start me ovulating. If DH's sperm are still "less than normal" we'll have to look at other things.

So, looks like I'll be around for a while. But everything is still being progressed very well considering we only started trying in July, and I'm optimistic that we'll find a way to conceive

Hugs,
Artoo.

Hello I am on my new laptop infront of the tv - it is great, but takes some getting used to as some keys are in different places!
On CD 28 of a 28 to 31 cycle - still no symptoms expect exhastion from xmas preparations - but also no af smptoms either - will have to wait and see!

Not going to even consider testing until after xmas - want a few drinks!!! Will keep you all posted!!

Thanks Majormoo. You've been through a lot and it sounds like you needed the time to heal. Fingers crossed it will happen soon.

Homemama-DD is 2.5. This is our first month of trying. Usually after a termination like mine, the hospital say that people only have to wait 1 cycle and can try again, but I had to wait for the all clear from a smear test, having had treatment for dodgy cells back in March. So although this is the first month of trying, it feels like longer as we could not try earlier, if you see what I mean. In some ways I think it is good that we had to wait, as I could not have coped with the stress/pain etc of getting pregnant again any earlier. I think I needed a few months to pull (drag) myself back together.

I suppose I am also a bit jealous of the excitment and innocence of my friend's pregnancies, because after what has happened to us, we will never have that again.

Anyway-enough about me. Hope you are doing OK.

Majormoo, for you. I'm sure it will happen for you as I'm sure it will happen for us all. How old is your DD? I've just had a look back but can't find how long you've been trying. Our reactions do take us by surprise. Look at how I jumped on our recent one time poster.

Hi to everyone else!

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