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Strapping on our lady balls and going menkul because we HATE THIS SHIT!! The Berries: a lovely bunch of 30 something Ladybros TTC #1

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happylass · 05/09/2015 09:25

The small print:

The Berries have strict entrance criteria: TTC #1 for 12 months+, over 30, NO instadiffers, must have a special pimping pot and absolutely no mention of baby dust/dancing. Not that we're fussy!

Current Ladybros:

Minx 35 - TTC 2.5 years. Stage 4 endometriosis, both tubes blocked, 1 buried ovary, IVF #1 started Aug '15 at Mustache Towers, if all goes well results due mid-Sept.

Smidge 39, TTC since Jan '13. Unexplained. Some high NK cell immune treatment. IVF#1 Short protocol Jul'14 BFN; IVF#2 Nov'14 and IVF#3 Feb'15 both Long protocol BFNs; Natural FET Jun'15 - Another BFN. Trying to work out what to do next.

Happylass, 37, TTC since Aug 2012. 2 failed ICSI cycles, 1 failed FET and 1 abandoned cycle due to poor response. Hoping to start antagonist cycle mid September. HATE THIS SHIT!!

Beaky 35, ttc 3 yrs, 2x failed iui 1 long protocol ivf cancelled, 1 short protocol IVF BFN, very low amh etc etc. In 2ww for 2nd sp IVF.

Tigerdog, 35, ttc since Jan 2013. Unexplained. IVF #1 chemical pregnancy. Currently redoing tests in preparation for IVF #2.

barkingtreefrog 36, ttc since Dec 2011. clomid bfp summer 2013 then mc @7 weeks, iui bfp summer 2014 then mc @6 weeks. Factor V leiden thrombophilia diagnosed at the repeat mc clinic. IUI bfn Jan 2015, IVF bfn April/May 2015. FET bfn August 2015, remaining frozen embryo perished. Pursuing private tests and then long protocol ivf in Oct/Nov.

Lumen, 35, ttc since Nov 2011, unexplained, two IVF cycles in 2014, both bfns, waiting for lap&dye and results of numerous bloods, aiming for one last IVF cycle.

Kuma - 40. TTC 2.9 years. Low AMH high FSH - DH antisperm ABs. Failed IVF June 14 and March 15, cancelled cycle June 15. Last try September 15

Lucieloos, 36, TTC 18 months, low AMH & sperm motility. ICSI#1, April 2015, Czech, 2xblasts transferred, BFN. Icsi#2, cancelled before EC. Icsi#3, 2 mature and fertilised, both to blast and frozen. Icsi#4 in October, embryo banking.

Rain, 34, ttc since March 2012. unexplained. Mystery bfp oct 13, MMC Nov 13. IVF#1 Aug 2015

Sesame, 40, ttc with no dp, on this road for 2 years, multiple failed IVFs, 3 ETs, 1 bfp then mc, poor responder with v low AMH, but still looking for the golden egg.

nolly, 33, TTC 3 years, 1 confirmed MC, 2 more suspected. still in limbo

Spare, 34, TTC 3 years, IVF#1 short protocol + ICSI August 14 BFP but pregnancy loss at 20+ weeks, 3 failed FET, IVF #2 short protocol + PICSI August 15

Funkymonk 33. Ttc since October 2012. Mc June 2013, Mmc dec 2013, mc June 2014. Factor v Leiden thrombophilia. Abandoned IVF Jan 2015 due to thin lining. Abandoned FET Aug 2015 due to thin lining. 4 embies on ice. Cycling again November time I think.

Clem, currently on 3rd Clomid Cycle

Pip - quite simply the Best In Show.

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beakybeak · 09/09/2015 21:32

Ahh Sesame that's shit. Massive hug. I hope your consultation is useful in terms of planning ahead.

Kerrie what a kick in the teeth, so sorry that must be unbelievably hard for you right now. Flowers

Rain keeping everything crossed and well done for holding out. I really hope your don't get to book that holiday! Are you testing at home on Friday or is it a blood test at your clinic? I don't know what to do. I was quite chilled until this morning when I couldn't get off Dr Google looking up when was ok to test. Need to do some meditation.

Speaking of which, tiger I was trying to discretely listen to the implantation track the other night when I couldn't sleep, and didn't realise the volume on my phone was right up, so "WELCOME TO IMPLANTATION" came blasting out in the dead of night and woke dh up! He didn't have a clue what was going on. The next day my phone must've linked to the Bluetooth in the car instead of his and "so now your embryos are safely on board" came out of the radio haha. What an eejit. Blush at least he thought it was funny.

Hi Coco if you meet the criteria to join us (which is set out at the start of this thread) let us know and fill us in on your ttc stats please!

Hope everyone else is doing ok at the mo.

nolly3 · 09/09/2015 21:19

So sorry sesame and kerrie - totally shit

TheRainDrops · 09/09/2015 21:05

Sending much love to you both sesame and kerry, it's the absolute fucking pits.

Just about hanging on by a thread now. I feel very AF-y, sort of heavy and achey. No 'positive' symptoms at all. I had mega achey boobs from EC until about 4 or 5 days ago, which have totally disappeared. Bit weird as obviously I am still taking the progesterone, wondering if that was a long lingering side effect of the trigger? Anyway, really trying not to obsess, but it's SO BLOODY HARD. I am preparing myself for the worst, but hoping for the best. Did a bit of research into nice holidays in Mexico at lunch, so if the worst comes to be there will be a consolation prize. But I don't want to go to Mexico really, I want a baby dammit!

Hope our other PUPOs are coping ok, and that everyone else is good too!

cocothomas1234 · 09/09/2015 20:09

I'm new to Mumsnet and I need to vent?? can I?? I don't understand all of this?? will I learn?? I need to vent...

Kerrie28 · 09/09/2015 20:04

They got married on the weekend. Only been together a year wasn't even trying. And ladies DONT TEST EARLY because it will stress you out more than you already are and cause unnecessary upset. I speak from experience. Much love to you all. Flowers sorry if this posts twice.

barkingtreefrog · 09/09/2015 20:02

kerrie and sesame I'm so sorry SadFlowers

sparechange · 09/09/2015 18:56

It's always the way, Kerrie
A friend sent me a text last night to let me know a mutual friend is pregnant again. The father of her first was a one night stand she met in a club. She doesn't know his name and hasn't seen him since. The father of her second is someone she had a fling with. They've already split up. There is no fairness in this world!
Enjoy your wine and have an extra glass for all us PUPOs! Wine

Kerrie28 · 09/09/2015 18:35

After having my heart torn up from my negative test I come in to work today with someone bragging that another colleague is pregnant. Sad Envy. Some people literally just look at a man and get pregnant. Cruel world. My weekend is going to consist of lots of WineWine

SesameSparkle · 09/09/2015 12:45

Thanks spare, they said I can change protocol next time if I want to. I didn't ask about starting again straight away as I'm not sure yet if that's what I want to do. I need to think through all the options myself now. I've also booked in for a follow up consult in a couple of weeks time.

sparechange · 09/09/2015 12:15

Oh sesame, that is shit news. Big hugs.
Will they change the protocol next time? Can you go straight onto the next cycle?

SesameSparkle · 09/09/2015 12:00

Thanks beaky, they said it looks like I've already ovulated.

beakybeak · 09/09/2015 11:45

Oh no Sesame so sorry to hear that. Do you know how that's happened or were they unsure? Big hug Flowers

SesameSparkle · 09/09/2015 11:32

Bad news from me this morning. I've had to cancel my cycle as my follie disappeared before ec. Sad Fortunately they picked this up this time before theatre... Every cloud.... Hmm Back at home now.

beakybeak · 09/09/2015 11:26

Spare I've spent the last 45 mins googling early testing/implantation etc etc. arghh someone should disable my internet.

sparechange · 09/09/2015 10:57

Beaky I know I'm going to cave early!
I'm half tempted to bin all the tests to remove the temptation, because otherwise I'll start 3 days early and that never ends well...

beakybeak · 09/09/2015 10:48

Ffs this phone!! *wombles

beakybeak · 09/09/2015 10:47

Aww Kerrie I'm so sorry, it's so shit. You're really no bother so please check in with us as and when you need to/want to. Flowers

Rain good for you holding out, I still don't know what to do testing wise. Fx and pom-poms a go go for Friday.

sesame how did you get on? I hope you're feeling ok and everything went well.

Happy Sesame thanks, I am taking it roughly around the same time each day but am def not as strict as with injecting! Happy hope all is well with you too.

Spare what a nightmare! I wish we could see what was going on in our wobbles.

Hmm glass wombles. With fivers in them.

tigerdog · 09/09/2015 10:41

So sorry to hear that kerrie and all the stuggles you are having. We are here if you need us, it isn't a bother to hold a hand during these tough times. The amazing berries are my one and only infertility silver lining.

Strength to all other PUPO ladies. This is the hardest part, am thinking of you all and cheering you on.

Will update properly later - have a presentation to finalise by 11 - argh!

sparechange · 09/09/2015 10:40

Kerrie, my heart goes out to you Flowers

Be kind to yourself and DH, and please don't feel you can't stay with us for support. You are't bothering us, and this lot are really the most fantastic support crew you could ever ask for, if you feel you need them

Kerrie28 · 09/09/2015 10:32

Hello just to let you all know my test was negative just as I thought. Thank you all, but I just dnt wanna be a bother to you all. You are such amazing ladies. Xx Flowers

sparechange · 09/09/2015 09:11

sesame How did you get on? Hope it all went to plan
Kerri Did you test? Keeping everything crossed for you. And to reiterate, we are still here whatever you decide as a next step...
rain How are you feeling? Props for your patience to wait until Friday. This waiting game is just hideous.

I'm driving myself quietly mad symptom spotting. When I got my bfp, I had some twinges days before testing. So I spent actual time in a meeting yesterday working out how many days before OTD I felt twinges and therefore what day this week I should expect to feel them, and therefore wondering if the twinges I have felt could be feel or in my head. And then spent a good few mins tweaking my nipples in the shower this morning to see if they were sore (Clue: after several minutes of tweaking, yes they were)

Like barking said, I wish they could just knock me out for a few weeks and wake me up when it was all fine and out of the woods

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happylass · 09/09/2015 07:31

Just popping in quickly to say Kerrie my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine going through as many cycles as you have - you are one brave lady. As others have said feel free to stick around. You will find an amazing support network here whatever the future holds Flowers
Rain how are you doing? Hope you're hanging in there. The days leading up to OTD are nothing short of tortue.
Beaky I tried to use the progesterone at roughly the same time every day but I wasn't strict about it. I didn't stress if I was late coming home - I just did it when I could.
A big wave to everyone else. Gotta dash - will catch up later.

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TheRainDrops · 09/09/2015 07:27

Good luck today sesame, will be thinking of you

Keri any news? I hope you're ok, did DH go to the counselling with you?

Not testing till Friday, can't face it! Definitely not feeling optimistic anymore, HATE THIS SHIT.

SesameSparkle · 09/09/2015 06:19

barking thanks. Both those holiday options sounds lovely and it would be good to have something to look forward to.

minx thanks, hope you're chilling on the pupo pouffe. Distractions are good.

rain have you decided when you will test?

beaky thanks, sorry about the trip. Sad I think the one time I was on progesterone I stuck it up my chuff before I got out of bed in the morning and lay there for a few minutes for it to absorb. I guess that means same time each day. I doubt it's as time dependent as the stabbing was pre ec tho.

kerrie really sorry things are so tough Flowers And fx you get your miracle too.

On my way to the fc now. It's too early.

beakybeak · 08/09/2015 22:18

Ah Kerrie that's so sad, you don't need to be sorry to us and as Minx says don't feel you have to leave this thread either Flowers

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