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josie hope the appt. goes well, and good afternoon to everyone else.

Still no sign of AF, but still not enough courage to test. Have to go to chemist on Friday anyway, so I'm gonna do it then, I've got literally everything crossed

P.S. thanks Crow, as terrified as I am, I'm feeling a lot more positive and I hope it'll be worth it. Even if it fails we'll know we tried. I would love to have twins and one of each. That would complete my family I reckon. The dr said if we have one really good embie they'll only put one back, but they might put two back if we have a few decent ones. Won't make the decision until they're fertilised and growing (we have a say as well though obviously)

Fingers crossed Evil! And yes we have to do the injections daily for the first three weeks, then continue those injections and do another one daily for about a week after that, then the op and fertilisation bits. I've asked DH to do the injections though as I have a phobia of needles, and he always says he wishes he could do more for me, so this way he can get a bit more involved and we can take the time to chat about how we feel about it all. I hope it'll turn into a good time for us to reconnect and get some of the stress out

Hello to the newbies!

Josie, hope your appointment goes well. I had no idea you had to use needles yourself?!

Cave, I have my fingers crossed super-hard for you

No news here, but it's day 28 and my temp is still high - I have my fingers crossed, but keeping the hopes low. The sneaking hope that the HSG has helped still creeps up on me every now and again, though...

Josie hope your appointment goes well. A friend of a friend had IVF last year and said that yes the appointments, injections, etc are a pain in the ass, but it's all worth it when you get your baby. She was lucky enough to take on the first cycle and is now mum to twins - 1 of each flavour!

Amazeballs I can understand your frustration at SiL being pg, but it might work out for the best, you never know what?s around the corner

Cave horsey is fine thanks had a few weeks off with a bad back and arthritis, and hasn?t been ridden much over winter (makes for interesting rides recently ) but otherwise she?s hunky dory I?m not due to test anytime soon (starting IVF on Sunday) but hopefully I can be in the next flurry of BFPs (can I, can I, please please please...)

Congrats Beeble! And what a fab way to tell your DH

Congrats Pearl!

Sorry to hear that MrsMellow. I can understand why your dr has said that, but I also understand the frustration it can cause. I was worried when we first went to the clinic that they would tell us to keep trying, I didn?t know how I would have coped had they said that. I didn?t see the point either. Fingers crossed it does happen naturally and it?s worth the wait

Hello to our newbies!

Quite a bit of news from me recently. Starting IVF this Sunday, got my appt with the nurse to learn how to use the needles tomorrow (terrified!!) and totally in the dark as to what to expect really. Taking it each day at a time now. I feel really sick thinking about it all. But I?m also letting myself think (just a little bit) about how wonderful it would be if it was successful, because I think it?s important not to forget what it?s all for.

Someone just tried to tell me how wonderful she feels because she?s going off on maternity leave [not impressed face]

Hope you are all ok lovely ladies!

Was trying for 4 years before Clomi, and managed 3 x BFP's but had mc's with all, have now been put on Metformin and told to take it (if I do get a BFP), until end of 1st trimester, to bring mc risk down.

I have put on a lot of weight due to another health problem, and that has led to PCOS, which means I haven't been ovulating, hence the Clomid.

If no AF by Friday, I am defo going to test!

cavemum it does get you down doesn't it, it's just so disappointing thinking this is the one, then u get a BFN.

Morning all! Welcome to the newbies! As I always say, I hope your stay with us is a short one, in the nicest possible way!

This thread seems to go in fits and starts, sometimes we get dozens of posts in one day and other times we go days without anyone posting.

Hope everyone is well. No news in Cave-World, due to test at the weekend if AF hasn't shown up. Trying not to get my hopes up, but almost 2 years of ttc and 3 cycles of Clomid are starting to get to me

Hi pippilongsmurfin It's a toss up between wanting to know but risking the disappointment of a BFN isn't it - keeping my fingers crossed for you! How have you been trying before starting clomid?

I am realising after reading most of this thread that I was being a bit naive thinking we would conceive immediately. May have to calm down a bit as I approached the whole thing in military style with vitamins for DH and me plus healthy living for 3 months prior to us starting TTC. I have also pretty much given up alcohol, caffeine and all foods banned in pregnancy. When I went on a long weekend away I forgot my CBFM and almost made us go back for it.

My poor DH was a little shocked as he thought this TTC business would just be sex without condoms! Don't think he has any idea though how all consuming TTC is for me. Really glad to have found this thread!

Hello drchrissyb, I'm TTC #1 and on my first go of Clomid. So far too early for me to test, but if AF has not arrived in a couple of days, Boots here I come.

I'm a bit scared to test as I don't want to be disappointed with another BFN.

My DH is sick to death of me talking about TTC, so I now vent on Mumsnet, to save his earhole.

Hello all,

My first time on mumsnet, TTC #1. I've been using CBFM to track my cycle (have been getting peaks when expected). Just had our first month of TTC, POAS today (even though period not due for 2 days) got a BFN :(. Know I shouldn't feel disappointed as its really early days but do. I've been listening to too many stories of people conceiving straight away or when they weren't even trying! No fertility problems as far as I know but it took my mum 2 years to get pregnant and she needed clomid.

DH doesn't want to talk too much about TTC as he thinks we will 'jinx it' and he also doesn't want us to tell anyone else we are TTC, so feeling a bit alone!

Picklestar - I don't know if it is normal but I too have picked out not only a pushchair but also a crib and bouncer! - goddam internet!

Hope everyone has a romantic valentines with their other halves!

Hello Ladies, joining the thread!
TTC #1 and on Clomid and Metformin. Am currently 15DPO, but am too scared to POAS in case it's a BFN.

I did feel a bit sicky this am, but have like a pre AF backache, but no other pre AF symptoms, so not sure.

Hey all,

Had a manic weekend hence the lack of contact.

Congratulations to all the preggers ones out there!!

All the same with me - still just waiting for the gynie appointment.... it is just frustrating... especially as the doctor pretty much said she knew exactly what they will do - put me on clomid - but they are no longer allowed to do this - so just have to wait. Also frustrating as due to me not having periods I have no idea if I am pregenent as well and then my mind starts playing tricks on me.... this is all very frustarting!

Hope everyone has great weeks.

Pearl - OMG i know exactly what you mean about not concentrating at work. I didn't get a lick of work done on Friday!

Hi all, sorry Ive been absent for a few days, been working nights the whole weekend. So excited by all the newly preggers ladies!

Massive congratulations to Peal and Beeble (Beeble love how you told your husband!!!)

Mellow sorry to hear about the polycystic ovaries and can understand your want to go on Clomid straight away. can't really offer any advice apart from lots of shagging! :)!

Amaze sorry to hear about your sil, I'm kinda banking on being the 1st one pregnant in the family too! hugs!

waves to everyone else. Sending good luck vibes!

I'm trying ovulation sticks at the mo, 1st one last night said I wasnt ovulating was a bit sad!! Considering trying another one tonight! not got a clue when I'm ovulating as periods are 4-6 weeks apart! went to the nurse about the 10 day period, she said it was normal and they can last 15 days, well that was news to me!!!

Is it normal to be browsing websites choosing prams and furniture (Ive already picked a pram I like). Think I'm going mad!!

Congrats pearl - great news!

So, I managed with some running around and negotiation skills to move the meeting slightly and go to my gynae appointment. She did a scan and I have polycystic ovaries which I was afraid was going to be the case based on my long cycles and light periods.. dammit! She's advised giving it another 6 months TTC and then to do some further investigations and probably some clomid... I don't know - there is part of me that wants to just get on and do the clomid now, I don't really see what'll be different in 6 months time (apart from further obsession..) Her reasons were I might get pregnant on my own and save the money on the investigations which are not cheap (all private health care and apparently fertility is not covered)... But - I don't want to wait! I want to get pregnant now! Does anyone have any experience/advice?

Congrats Pearl that's great news!

BFPs seem to come all at once on this thread, once 1person gets lucky several people seem to follow! We've had quite a dry spell of late so I'm glad we've turned a corner! Anyone else on the verge of testing?'

I convinced the CB digi It guesses 2-3 weeks Might have trouble concentrating at work today...

Thanks everyone for the support, got my fingers crossed for you all x

Yay pearl! Congrats :)

Thanks Ratata :)
I don't mind the question at all, this is cycle 7, been trying since July last year.
Not an especially long time, but long enough to get freaked out, so I feel v v grateful.

Congratulations pearlfisher awesome news! How long have you been TTC if you don't mind me asking?

Well I think it might be the real deal

Had to wait until we got back from friend's house this evening to test again, but got a clear BFP! Not as dark as the control line, but absolutely definitely there. This was on an internet cheapy as the only 'proper' test I've managed to get my hands on is a CB digital, and I've heard they aren't sensitive so didn't want to waste it. Gonna use the CB with FMU tomorrow. Not sure it will actually sink in unless I see the word 'pregnant'.

Beeble that's such a funny way to tell your DH, love it! No surprises for mine unfortunately as I've been weebling away to him through the whole process, poor chap!

Amaze hope the mystery bleed cleared up in time for your romantic night with DP. Any idea what it was?

MrsMellow, that's so shit about the work group rearranging on you :( Hope you get something sorted.

Ratata hope your pain resolves as simply as your rat's did, and you get to enjoy some SWI :)

evilgiraffe I totally know what you mean about the ultrasound. In Dec I had to get an ultrasound because if some pains I was having and I was thinking that I should be there for other reasons! Just felt weird having ultrasound without being pregnant. I hope all goes well with your rescan x

hippolyta I took 6 weeks to get my period after coming off pill, I was on Cilest. Hope yours comes soon, it's a pain having to wait for it!

mrsmellow fun with mercury thermometers! I think my brother put one on a light bulb when he was wee and broke it lol. I know what you mean about Facebook, so many folk on mine are either pregnant or just had a baby! Typical Thats crap about your meeting, your appointment should come first, tell them to bugger off lol.

josie glad to hear that things are going as well as they can and you do have every right to be feeling snappy! It's a stressful time and you need to have things your own way and be supported. Your pg friend should also maybe be a bit more sensitive if she knows about your situation. Hugs hugs hugs x

pearlfisher I very much hope that congratulations are in order!

amazeballs I think with your SIL being pregnant you will find it brings you closer together. And you can talk to her and get advice about all things pregnancy related :) I'm like that with my SIL who is due in a couple of weeks. It's nice to have someone in the family to talk to about it all and can't wait to meet my niece or nephew. Also sorry to hear about your AF or bleed :(

beeblebear big congratulations to you! Fantastic news! An awesome way to tell your other half :)

raspberry glad you are feeling better. My rat went and did the exact same thing again and was fine next day again. I'm gonna stop giving him oatcakes I think.

Things are ok here although my stupid lower abdominal pains have returned. Hoping I'm just like my rat and need a big poo. I actually think that's what it is. Will wait and see! Was out on Friday night and got rather drunk and then next day had the lower abdo pains. Not sure if alcohol related. I had cider and cider sometimes seems to give me cystitis. Although this isnt a cystitis feeling. TMI! My period just finished on Saturday so we are back to SWI and ov sticks. Happy to be back to trying!

sorry amaze - the PMA thing was about your SIL and her pregnancy - that wasn't clear from my post, I got distracted trying to remember what P M A was from!

amaze - hope bleeding settled and your candles were romantic Good PMA (positive mental attitude- am I showing my child of the 80s' thing there..)

I'm really irritated and a bit disappointed. I have my appointment with the gynaecologist booked for tomorrow for mid-morning and have been coordinating a meeting with work for a group who are visiting from overseas for 2pm - this time has been set for quite a while and I would have had plenty of time to go to appointment even if several hours late - and just had email to say they can only come at 12... which means I think I have to cancel...nobody else can look after this group and I'm really pissed off!!! I will ring the gynae office in the morning to see if they have another time, but I can't bear it! I'm CD14 as well, so I had this secret hope they'll do a scan and see functioning ovaries .... (although OPK's are resolutely negative... disappointing little sticks..)
aarrrgghh

Anyway, just typing that made me feel better!

Probably happened for a reason and the changed appointment will be at the right time in my cycle to see something useful?! [optimistic emoticon]