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Thread 20 TTC #1 - We. Want. Babies.

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AlexiaB · 20/10/2016 10:06

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (AF) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww. That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier.

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We like it when the grads stick around too. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, temp experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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Bwadderley · 21/04/2020 00:14

Hi I'm Leah
38- UK
TTC #2
Cycle 20
6 months clomid didnt work
1st month letrozole failed also

Woukd like to chat about people's experiences on letrozole if poss?

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HepKestrel · 14/11/2016 20:05

Flowers starmist look after yourself.

AlexiaB · 14/11/2016 14:15

Sorry Starmist FlowersFlowers I hope it's not AF {hugs}

Skipper hope you get answers soon and it turns out to be nothing. Fx you get your hands on Clomid too :)

Right over to the shiny new thread...

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FXSkip · 14/11/2016 13:45

New thread peeps

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/conception/2780146-Thread-21-TTC-1-The-one-where-all-our-cycles-went-haywire-but-we-DID-NOT-GIVE-UP?watched=1

Starmist sorry to hear that. Do what you need to do to take your mind off it, repeat mantras a la kwick (I am in good time etc) and use the opportunity to drink wine/go to the gym/dance around in your pants - or whatever you do on a Monday night!

Starmist · 14/11/2016 13:21

At work & I'm pretty sure AF is starting. Feel like bursting into tears

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 13:12

Thanks Skip I'll enquire about that too when I go back to my GP. I want to get the results of the preliminaries out the way, and if they all come back positive - I'll have good reason to ask for additional things.

FXSkip · 14/11/2016 12:32

Sk1pper that's interesting, and when all lined up seems a reasonable explanation. Have you mentioned the HSG/Hycosy to your GP? They're around £300 here (Scotland) but might be different where you are.

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 12:14

Well everything that I can track seems okay. Cycles are regular, ovulation (going by temps, OPKs and ov pain) is every cycle normally around CD14. I had an ultrasound in my womb and it was fine, normal lining no fibroids etc.

The only indication for me that something is wrong is my periods. They are horrendous and the reason I was on the pill for 9 years before TTC.

My mum and nan both had hyserectomys at my age because it was affecting their value of life and when they did keyhole surgery on my mum she was absolutely riddled with severe endo in her Fallopian tubes and on the outside of her ovaries.

The doctor said it isn't necessarily hereditary but I have my suspicions because a special endo diet and health regime I've been following had cut my AF pain considerably. I don't think it's a coincidence.

FXSkip · 14/11/2016 12:10

Also....new thread anyone? I've been here 20 threads now without doing anything useful so may well be my turn

FXSkip · 14/11/2016 11:41

Sk1pper what makes you think your tubes are blocked? Have you discussed a hycosy test with your doc? Apparently these tests are the anatomical equivalent of Dyno-rod Shock

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 11:33

Alexia - I'll bring it up with my GP when I get my results end of Nov. My feeling is, if my tubes are blocked (as I expect) no amount of Clomid will help. I feel like there needs to be a biological version of that drain blocker you can get to clear plugholes.

Yes, that's right, I've just compared myself to a kitchen sink.

MrsG280516 · 14/11/2016 11:28

My temp has been a bit all over the place since CD1 this month. My chart looks quite similar to last months but I'd assumed those jumpy temps were due to just coming off the pill. I've had four temps higher than last months cover line already but just not consistent rises. Only CD7 so not expecting ovulation yet but it is confusing me a bit!

AlexiaB · 14/11/2016 11:04

Thank you FxSkip - yep it's cycle 18 and 20 months! I think you have it well covered. LSFX!

Skipper I think they will but your cycles are regular though so I'm not 100% sure. You've been trying a long time though. Use the online pharmacy if not? Or I can post you some of my Femara stash hahaWink

Thanks Alice. It will be worth it in the end Flowers

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AliceScarlett · 14/11/2016 10:56

I'm so sad and fed up today. I don't want to go to a fertility clinic.

AliceScarlett · 14/11/2016 10:41

Alexia! I'm so pleased for you. Massive Congrats :)

sk1pper · 14/11/2016 10:35

Skip - your post regarding popcorn made me chuckle though I can't work out if you're being extremely positive or negative. Hmm. You are more than in with a chance this cycle, let's enjoy the 2ww together.

Alexia - do you think the Doc will just give me Clomid if I ask for it? They are so funny about perscribing stuff. Ahh your BFP has made me so happy, it's literally gives us all a glimmer of hope.

FXSkip · 14/11/2016 10:26

Alexia congratulations! Is this cycle 18? well deserved anyway, very happy for you and FX for you

Kwick also hoping your week goes well, FX for the scans and the delivery of the juice :)

Jam I don't think a 2 day period is anything significant to worry about, our bodies sure do like to mess with us though.

Hep sounds like a smashing AF, here's to you being back on track Wine. It's funny that we had such massively different experiences of mc (not funny ha ha, iykwim) but ended up coming out of it at not too dissimilar places. If that makes sense - ie between 8-10 weeks to recover. I don't know what I'm trying to say, I'm just glad for you.

I had a positive OPK last week, CD 17/18, only managed to dtd on CD 14, 18 and 20 though but you never know. So now I'm CD 22 and ready to settle in, grab some popcorn and watch the BFPs roll in whilst I wait for AF.

AlexiaB · 14/11/2016 10:23

And that goes for you too Skipper. I'd get some from your Dr or clinic. If you can't, the Oxford Online Pharmacy is legit and I know many people who use it on FF.

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AlexiaB · 14/11/2016 10:16

Thank you all so much Flowers It's still very early days but it's exciting! I've also been spotting as I mentioned so who knows if it'll be sticky.

Gee aw it can still happen for you! You're only on your second cycle. Fx! Flowers

Nicky take it!!! Even if you do ovulate it gives you a better and stronger O. More eggs = more chances and also the eggs are usually bigger which is better for the sperm! I'd recommend it to all.

Kwick great news on the follies! LSFX!

Jem if it's just a one off I wouldn't be too concerned by it. There's always something to worry about though xx

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Nicky883 · 14/11/2016 10:09

Conngratulations alexia !! So pleased for you hope its a sticky one :) !
I have clomid in my cupboard given bY my gynecologist (another country) in june ! He said i should take them if am not pregnant until december .I was confused as to why since it seems like am ovulating so i am gonna be calling him to find out :)

geeup · 14/11/2016 10:05

Good news in the folly Kwick!

MrsG280516 · 14/11/2016 09:38

Omg Alexia!!! I will be so happy for you if that's a positive! Looks very promising though FX! Grin

kwick · 14/11/2016 09:34

Haha!! I did not even notice londonjem/jam!!! The jam bit makes me hungry though!

music I do not understand the temping malarkey - all I can suggest is LSFX!!!!

Loads of people know about me TTC in RL - including my bosses. I felt it right to say as I needed a. Flexibility for all scans etc and b. Them to get me a new job - which we are still working on! I am also a blabber mouth

mabel!!! How are you my lovely?

Alexia!!!!!!!! Amazeballs!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! please get a FRER tout suite!!! StarStarStar

So just had cd18 scan - dominant follicle 14mm - others "shrinking" (which is normal). IUI likely wed/thurs - I have another scan tomorrow.

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