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We will try anything! The big fat posifrickintivity thread of TTC after MC

990 replies

GuffSmuggler · 14/06/2013 15:51

A new thread for all you lovely, crazy ladies. Here's to lots of BFPs!

OP posts:
Sal1977 · 19/07/2013 19:00

Yep, I'm resisting as have been spotting today so think I'm out! Booooo!

sazzababs · 19/07/2013 18:13

I'm only on page 4 and reading up but wanted to say hi before the thread explodes :) Miscarriage 4 started on Wed so I'm finding myself here with y'all :) mmc at 13 weeks last Aug, 2 chems this year and this one 6 1/2 weeks :/ Unsure whether the 2 chems will 'count' towards recurrent guidelines, but gonna try and butter up my GP on Mon for a referral, wish me luck!

Not joining any more buses or threads as it does my head in now. Plus, I don't post that much so can't really keep up :D Hope everyone is well and nae too sunburnt x

Penguinita · 19/07/2013 17:31

Are you resisting sal? I am, so far!

SeasideLily · 19/07/2013 17:29

I hope you're ok Cosmic, everyone I see seems to be pregnant at the moment. It is hard. I'm really open about the ectopic, tbh - I think people generally don't talk about these things enough, and it's certainly nothing to be embarrassed about. I don't get asked very often, I think because none of my friends are anywhere near baby-stage, but I'd certainly tell anyone who was forward enough to ask about my procreation plans - they shouldn't ask if they don't want the truth.

That sounds really positive, sundance. It is a relief to have answers, and will be fab to remove the doubt and worry. Good luck with all the tests.

cosmickitten · 19/07/2013 15:10

Glad gp was helpful Sundance. Hope you don't have wait to long for a scan or some answers.

I'm in hairdressers getting pampered so I ll feel ready to face a family christening at the weekend. So so looking forward to all 'when are u having kids' questions. Dh and I have decided to simply say we would kids and its taking longer than we hoped. If people push will just be honest fed up of pretending we happily waiting for the right time.

I've just cried in hairdressers, my lovely hairdresser is pregnant. I found out today due to her lovely bump. She is due just 3 weeks before I was. It was such a visual reminder of what might have been. Luckily she is lovely and after a quick explanation we just chatted about her little one. Please not to be treated like the crazy lady who cant have babies despite the tears!!

Sundance2007 · 19/07/2013 14:36

Thanks Seaside. To be honest, I'm quite upbeat about it. I've always had the most horrendously painful periods anyway, to the point where several times I year I end up collapsed on the bathroom floor in agony, waiting for the pain killers to kick in - to me it makes sense that this would be an accurate diagnonis, and from what I've read so far, it's actually relatively easy to treat. If it is that, I'll just be so glad to get help fighting it off after all these years.

If it is that (and the doctor hasn't ruled out any sort of cycts, or scar tissue, infection etc), then I would have to go for a scan to confirm it was endometriosis, and then depending how severe it is, have keyhole surgery to laser out the problem area, which would mean I'm fighting fit for conceiving normally. The pain is only on one side every time, so hopefully my other side will get me pg soon anyway.

The ironic thing is, the best 'cure' for endometriosis, is to be pregnant! Brilliant. Just brilliant.

SeasideLily · 19/07/2013 11:28

Glad they're playing ball Sundance, what a bummer about the endometriosis, I'm sorry. I've just read that it occurs in 6 - 10% of women, I had no idea it was that common. I'm glad they can give fertility treatments if that is the diagnosis. How are you feeling?

Sundance2007 · 19/07/2013 10:09

Haha - don't worry, I don't think we need to add pigeon poop to the list just yet, but if I do get a bfp this month, I'd love to hear stories about you all wondering into town to find a willing bird! I've bought 3 tickets for the euro millions tonight just in case my luck is in.

So, just got back from the docs, she was really thorough actually. It was embarrassing as I had to give a wee sample but I'd aready gone to the loo before I set off so couldn't go! I had to go back to reception and wait for half an hour with several glasses of water.

I'm booked in for some tests to rule out infection next week, and if all is clear there then I'll be sent for a scan. I tried to steer the conversation towards how do I get pregnant, but she just sort of said 'one step at a time', lets rule out the simple stuff first which is fair enough.

That said, it's looking and sounding like I might have endometriosis. If that's the case then they can give some fertility boosting treatments. I now need to do a bit of research on endometriosis!

Oh yes, also had to do a pg test there too - bfn but then its way too early to tell anyway. Good luck to anyone else poas today!

cosmickitten · 19/07/2013 09:08

Also huge congratulations rainbow :-)

It was bfn for me today but has its only 3 weeks since post mmc -ve test Im not surprised. Hoping next week will bring AF not good at waiting for it. ( unless there is a bfp that would amazing, but unlikely).

cosmickitten · 19/07/2013 09:04

Sun dance I had some gynecological issues pre ttc. Just talk about the pain and how much it is worring you. It is not right to be pain like that. I found gp's put me off but once I pushed for a referral I had brilliant care. They sorted the gynecological problem ( cyst on my cervix) but did lots of while we're doing a scan we'll just check your other bits.

triplespin · 19/07/2013 08:29

No such luck here. POAS this morning - BFN as expected. Its probably a bit early anyway, but I don't think we had a good chance anyway.
So now waiting for AF to arrive - hope its sooner rather than later - so I know my cycle post mc is in order. Also want to start accupuncture / chinese medicine treatment but hoping AF arrives first and I can go armed with more info when I see them.
Did a bit of retail therapy online straight after (the BFN) though and bought a pair of shoes that I'd been meaning to get on sale !! 50% off - so very pleased with that. Lets hope now that they fit :)

fedupofrainydays · 19/07/2013 07:43

Ps. Secretly hoping I get shat on today. Birds only please!

fedupofrainydays · 19/07/2013 07:33

Ah rainbow congrats! Amazing this is your third pregnancy this year... one fertile lady! 3rd time lucky this is a sticky one I'd say too. Fx.

Good luck to anyone POAS. Only sticks I'm peeing on are OPKs at the mo!

CamomileHoneyVanilla · 19/07/2013 07:16

Oooo - read further up. Big congratulations Rainbow!

CamomileHoneyVanilla · 19/07/2013 07:15

Hey there. Just popping by to say good luck to anyone poas today! Hope we get some more on the grads thread. Also my DH was pooed on by a pidgeon the month we got our bfp. We joked at the time it was sure to mean I'd get pregnant! Actually first we joked we'd win euromillions, but after that sadly wasn't to be we decided it must be the bfp instead.

Good luck all!

Sal1977 · 19/07/2013 00:00

Thanks! Nothing else required. I have always been sceptical about spotting and getting up duffed so wanted to know it is possible!
Hope you're doing ok! Xx

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 18/07/2013 23:54

Light period type spotting/blood on cycle days 20/21/22. What else would you like to know?

nearlyreadytopop · 18/07/2013 23:47

I knew saggy would hang around to keep an eye on usGrin hope you are feeling nicely sick?
sal I'm taking a little break from ttc while I wait on tests, so this week my legs (and fingers) are crossed for you and the syringe methodSmile

Sal1977 · 18/07/2013 22:37

It's not over til its over though!!

Saggy, nice to see you lurking! Tell me about your spotting again.....pretty please! Smile

Penguinita · 18/07/2013 22:20

Glad you are still lurking with us saggy Smile

I'm trying to be strong sal, although I just realised it will be difficult to POAS next Friday as my parents are visiting and i wouldnt be able to hide my disappointment/joy from them. So I may have to risk fish slaps if AF isn't here before then!

I'm not hopeful for a BFP though, as my temps have been very well behaved, and they went haywire when I was pg before. Sad

SaggyOldClothCatPuss · 18/07/2013 21:57
Grin
Sal1977 · 18/07/2013 21:52

I am the syringe master. (Will find out in the next 7 days either way if it has worked this month)!

Had some spotting today 10DPO, just pink CM (soz if tmi). Too early for AF I hope and bang on for IB setting myself up for a potential whopping fall this cycle but was wondering if it could be down to dehydration as my treatment room is like a fricking oven and I nearly fainted on someone's fanny this arvo!!

How you holding out penguin? Still on for next Friday...?

SeasideLily · 18/07/2013 21:24

I'm going to start doing a new one each month. Which means in 13 months I'll need to find a friendly pigeon fancier...

Penguinita · 18/07/2013 21:13

Now that saggy has happily left us, I feel it is my duty to add the pigeon poo to the Project Desperate list...

Project Desperate
SMEP meets CBFM
meets acupuncture
meets chinese medicine
meets chinese massage
meets reflexology
meets fertility nutritionist
meets fertility hypnotherapist
meets grapefruit
meets evening primrose
meets pineapple core
Meets vitamin B6
meets Agnus Castus
meets 'the syringe method'
meets Preesees/conceive plus
meets legs in the air after DTD
meets temping
meets pigeon poo...

SeasideLily · 18/07/2013 20:10

Also, Sundance, why can't you just ask your doc that? Sounds like a fair question to me. You could wrap it up in the enquiry about your pains - and I agree with your DH, you should get those checked out. So funny about the pigeon poo - that's got to be luck, what are the chances?!

Can't wait for the POAS news tomorrow, I hope we have some more good news. I should ov tomorrow or Sat, so moving into the stressful portion of the month.