TTC following an ectopic pregnancy

both cedar and PE have had HSGs and if/when af comes i have to book mine. apparently its uncomfortable rather than painful and you should take some nureofen beforehand. how do you feel about it?

HSG on Monday. Anyone else been there? Thoughts on what to expect? Couldn't find as much as I thought might be there when I searched...Guess I also partially just wanted to share the news and get good vibes.

Thanks Aitch, Its just so frustrating that this is so difficult. Never thought it could be this hard especially as we had dd so easily 3 ttc and no problems after that. going back to work next weekend after 2 weeks off dreading it my pg friend at work has just past the 3 month milestone so everyone will just be talking babies when I get back.

can understand that aitch.

i think that's what happened to me, cedars... two ectopics and one tube... no matter how hard you try, it's hard to stay 'relaxed'. getting the letter, even though the appointment was six months away, gave me mixed feelings, failure, weirdy, why can't i when everyone else can etc etc but also 'oh thank God, someone else is going to be responsible for all this'. and as i say, that was the same month that i got pg.
i wish you all the best luck in the world, get the appointment, it's something very positive, but i hope you end off not needing it.

Glad I have made it now maybe we will relax a bit. Finding the 2 week wait awful after 2 1/2 years of ttc.

wow, wish my mum was like that! seriously, i know what it must've taken to make that decision. {{hug}}

Pink elephant I am pretty sure i am ovulating so not sure if clomid would really help.

I already thought of that Aitch as well!
Lissie we are going privatley we are very lucky and my mum is going to pay. Otherwise I think we would be adding even more to are mortgage.

you're doing the right thing PE. don't take any unnecessary risks.

aitch, think i do that anyway

och that's a shame, cedar. still, a fresh slate for this month and all that... onwards and upwards etc etc. i got pregnant the very month my IVF appointment came through, as it happens.

do you know, it occurred to me that when i was ttc dd i even laty at night on the side of my one remaining tube, to try to let gravity boost my chances if i'd ovulated from my tubeless side... lawks, i was a bit nuts, wasn't i? (bet you all try it now ).

cedar, im sorry.

clomid boosts ovulation, so it may be worth discussing with your specialist. totally understand your decision to start ivf. think i'd do the same in your position, are you going thru the nhs or private (sorry if im being nosey)

PE, how are you doing? had you got a hol booked? if so you can transfer it til next year.

hi 99rb, hope you're ok.

Well af arrived last night so another month over with. But feel a bit better now it started. Sent my referral letter to ivf clinic in Woking last night.
Pink elephant glad you still feeling ok I think you made the right decision about the holiday.
Lissie sorry I didnt ask about your holiday did you all have a good time? Do you think clomid would work in my case? I am not sure.
Hello 99rb, is every thing ok with you?

it was lovely! feeling optimistic about this month, just waiting now. how are you?

are you thinking of clomid 99rb?

Hi girls, sorry I haven't been around for a while. No time to myself at all these days....

Great news PE. I had the cramping and some brown discharge up to wk7 which they put down to the cyst left by the corpus luteum (?) I found I had symptoms 4-6wks, then they disappeared for a couple of wks and came back around wk 8!! So who knows.. but it's mainly to reassure if they come and go it doesn't mean the worst.

Hi Cedar, such a hard decision. I don't know alot about IVF except what I've read on a few MN threads. Is there a way to boost your ovulation without the egg removal/sperm removal etc? I mean is there something else that can be tried that means you'll release more eggs or a guaranteed release that month? Sorry, rambling a bit, not quite sure what I'm on about!

Hi lissie and the others

oh cedar {{hug}} i hope that it works for you. mustve been a tough decision to make.

PE, yay! must admit was thinking of you this week. you must be so relieved!

Hello everyone I think your all on holiday at the moment. But need to get a few things off my chest, AF due on Monday finding all this waiting awful and not feeling very hopeful this month not sure why as I am sure I ov from my good side. I cant believe we have been ttc for 2 1/2 years now and dd is 4. Have been thinking lots and have decided to have ivf I cant carry on waiting and waiting. I know it not a great success rate but I will try anything at the moment. We don't get any thing on the nhs as we have already got a child. Luckily my mum and dad have offered to help with the cost. Not sure what we will do if this fails but I am not going to think of that.
My pg friend has been on annual leave all this week I promised I would meet up with her but cant face it and still haven't phoned her. Sorry to be miserable I am not as miserable as i sound honestly.

Have a nice holiday Lissie

So pleased for you pink elephant Its a tricky one about flying I should go with your gut feeling. Sorry I am not much help.

oh PE, that would be great. what times your scan?

I saw the doctor today. I think I just might be wrong about BUPA not paying. Fingers crossed!