TTC for 10 months and the rest. Ten plussers welcome. Thread 2.

Hcg still hasn't left my system completely!

3 hours till we leave! Xx

Thanks Pikz.

Lucie - I'll test again tomorrow. Xx

So excited for you Sammy..: crossing everything

Thanks Lucie. I've just done one and there is a very definite second line so it's not out my system yet. I'm not even sure I'll test, but just want to be sure that if I do I won't get a false result. Will try again on Thursday before the transfer. Xx

Hi ladies, quick question:
I know for if cycles they usually say 18 days until you can test, but I've just thought that surely as I'm not taking any drugs then ad will be due to arrive about 9 days after transfer.... My question is how long does it really take for the trigger to be out your system? Xx

I don't think so. I was kind of expecting there to be a print out but there wasn't. I took some notes about immunology but came out of that one a bit as there was one Dr arguing for testing/treatment and another arguing against - still going ahead with my tests though as it won't do any harm. I went on the Saturday and there were quite a few talks I would have been interested in on the Sunday and some of the Saturday ones were sold out by the time I booked. Hopefully next year I won't need to go.

Trixie thanks for that. It's kinda what I thought as I only had like 15 on one side and 16 on the other whereas my understanding was if you had full blown PCOS you'd have loads more than that. Also I don't have any of the other symptoms and I appear to ovulate. I'll see what she says when we talk next Thursday.

Just found out someone at work is pregnant, took 2 months, had to dash off to the loo. Happy for them, sad for everyone who finds it much more difficult.

I'm not sure Panda. We have our appointment with the Dr on 22 January so I guess we will find out then, hopefully it won't be too long. Re the AMH, the result will only be high if you have pcos, not if you only have pco. My AMH is within the normal range. The Dr. at our clinic said that around 1 in 5 women have pco but not full blown pcos and the vast majority of women aren't aware as it only affects fertility when you have ovulation problems.

Sorry AF got you too Lucie. I didn't really learn anything at the fertility show, however I went to a couple of talks and I left feeling a lot more positive than when I arrived. There was a talk about coping strategies - a lot of metaphors about keeping your fuel tank full and rough seas which I liked. And also a talk by a cognitive hypnotist titled 'the fertile mind' there's loads of stuff on-line if you google it. It's not for everyone but I found it helpful.

Don't be scared Sammy, transfer it absolutely fine. I'm excited for you, not long to go now

How frustrating Itsme, hopefully phoning up will speed things along a bit.

Good luck Sammy!

I am so impatient but it's really annoying, I had my hsg two weeks ago, obviously find out the results there and then but had no word from our NHS consultant.

Grr!! Called up the secretary and they have a 'dictation' on file but no-ones typed it up yet to send out... Just type the damn thing!!!!!!

I know two weeks isn't a long time but to me it feels like an age.

Congratulations Lolly!

Trixie - our appointment is 1pm, I'm so scared but so excited! Xx

Well I'm glad the lady was kind enough not to let us waste our money. I presume though if we did want IVF at any point then we'd need the test even if it's nonsense?

P.s. Big congrats Lolly! I hope those lines get darker

Hey Trixie sorry AF got you :( but great to hear you're upbeat. I always find the start of my cycle feels full of possibilities.
Do you know when your NHS cycle will be?
I was trying to book an AMH blood test but the lady told me there was no point if I had pcos because my results would be artificially high. She's told me to go in for a free 30 min chat instead. So we'll see what she has to say!

Hi ladies, AF arrived for me on Friday evening so onto cycle 24. Feeling surprisingly upbeat about things though, I think going along to the fertility show really helped.

Do you know what time you're booked in for transfer on Thursday Sammy?

Hi Panda, I have pco too. I had IVF privately in the summer and was on a low dose of meds to prevent over stimulation. Currently waiting for our NHS cycle.

Hi not sure if you remember me i was complaining that iv been ttc for over a year and a half and that i have missed 2 periods september and october both months i had about 100 BFN lol doctors just told me to wait and see what happens they finally gave me a docs appointment for 26th november i am 4 days away from novembers period so 8/9 dpo and randomly decided to do a test last night faint bfp was in denial this morning so done 4 more

Hi not sure if you remember me i was complaining that iv been ttc for over a year and a half and that i have missed 2 periods september and october both months i had about 100 BFN lol doctors just told me to wait and see what happens they finally gave me a docs appointment for 26th november i am 4 days away from novembers period so 8/9 dpo and randomly decided to do a test last night faint bfp was in denial this morning so done 4 more

Can you see the bfp??

Yes I am obviously hoping it doesn't come to that but I guess it's a good idea to know what the situation in my area is. Think I'll take a look and into it.

Yeah my parents have mentioned they'd be willing to help us out. They know how desperate I am to be a mum and they want another grandchild :) I think if nothing has happened by middle of next year we'll be heading down that route. I really hope everything goes perfectly for you from Thursday onwards x