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Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP

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FXSkip · 14/11/2016 12:29

Calling all clomid-ers, OPK-ers, temp-ers and anyone else on the TTC Bus.

We are long past cervix prodding (in fact we know where it is at any given time just by closing our eyes) and we have ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar. We don't do baby dust, or baby-dancing, we just keep legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX) We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate, but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face. You get kwick-cake if you behave, and talked down from the ledge when you need it.

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share....

Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP
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WingingIt83 · 02/12/2016 11:17

Harriet and alexia I get mine from holland and barrett. I take the vit b50 complex (you can also get b100) which has 50mg of b6 and also the advantage of 400mg folic acid.

www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-mega-b-50-vitamin-b-complex-caplets-60000580

Does anyone else find the mumsnet mobile site view has changed? Mine looks more like a desktop site and isn't as easy to use.

MrsG280516 · 02/12/2016 10:58

I've got everything crossed for you Jam

Londonjam · 02/12/2016 10:35

Hi pug what's ovusense? Good luck with your results. I'd request a print out if I were you, so you can see all the individual measures and how they are against the normal range. Our GP completely dismissed morphology but I've seen a lot of couples going through IVF on fertility friends as a result of it.

Kwick so sorry it wasn't to be this cycle Sad come on lucky number three. When can you get back on it?

Know how you feel starmist about getting all the planned DTD in. I wonder if I've been going overboard and actually less might be more? Let those swimmers build up. I might try this next month.

Mouse I wouldn't stop trying. I had a CAT scan a few months ago whilst TTC and my best mate who is an obstetrician said it wasn't a big deal

I'm 6 DPO today so hoping to hell a sperm has chatted up my egg and they are looking for somewhere to set up home. Perhaps I'll have some pineapple today.

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FXSkip · 02/12/2016 09:46

fucks sake kwick you're such a trooper. I'd be kicking off big time, if I knew you irl I'd be giving you a massive hug. You've been a huge source of knowledge and comfort to everyone here, I hope that 3 cycles really is the magic number for you.

Welcome back pug!!

So, to those of you/us on our 'proliferative phase' - gals, its womb-building time so get nourishing your womb! According to my acupuncturist that means the following:
-Exercising - especially legs, so walking and yoga. Helps to prevent atrophy of the muscles of the uterus

  • Looking after your liver - detoxing and eating liver-nourishing foods
  • castor oil compress over the uterus, as well as gentle abdominal massage
  • DTD - helps to strengthen the muscles and also is good exercise!

Anyone ov'ing, or getting near it - get DTD!! And anyone in the the TWW - see earlier advice.

So, everyone has their homework - lets get to it!

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geeup · 02/12/2016 09:25

Flowers for Kwick - thinking of you. I can imagine it's extra tough on your own dealing with the disappointment but we're all here for you and sending virtual hugs. I've taken notes on your recommendations and got on my uggs. Not that I'm even in FW yet! Had my first glass of grapefruit juice this morning to try and help with my CM...
Cake for you mouse. Extra cake for a long AF.
LSFX starmist.
Thank god it's Friday. Christmas can't come quick enough. Am so tired and ready for a break.

sk1pper · 02/12/2016 09:17

Hey Pug - good to see you again xx

Kwick - noooo Sad how do you remain so positive, you're an amazing lady. How quickly do you think they can put you in for round 3?

Star - thank you, appointment is soon...I feel sick. Your OH's cold should be over soon, just in time for your fertile days I hope!

Mouse - id keep trying too, the MRI is important for you though so try not to feel like it's getting in the way of things. Xx

MouseLove · 02/12/2016 08:32

Kwick. So sorry. It will happen if you don't give up!! You are such an inspiration. X

AF is still here for me. Light but still here. So on top of a 23 day cycle I'm now going to have a longer than usual AF. Sod's law!! Shouldn't have POAS the day before!

I'm also still waiting for my MRI scan date so it looks like realistically I'm out for more cycles than I'd like. Ah well, I'm not, not trying and if it happens before then it happens. I doubt it will yet.

Starmist · 02/12/2016 06:41

I'm so sorry Kwick Flowers Please don't give up hope, it will happen for you xx

Best of luck for today Skipper. Let us know how you get on.

Binky since coming off the pill last September I had consistent 31 day cycles for 5 cycles. Then I had a 40 day cycle (was so convinced I was pregnant), then a 36 day one & now the last 3 have been 33 days. Some variations are normal but if you're concerned defo chat it through with your doctor.

Hi Pug sorry you're on a long crappy cycle. Hope you're ok apart from that.

DH has a bad cold which started on Saturday. I'd planned for us to start DTD from Monday but we haven't been able to. I'm actually proud of myself for not having a meltdown about this as I would have done in previous cycles. Still getting negative opks but expecting things will start to happen this weekend so I hope he recovers soon.

MrsG280516 · 02/12/2016 06:31

So sorry kwick FlowersFlowers

I've been awake since 4.30 and didn't fall asleep till about midnight, tossed and turned all night. Hope I don't fall asleep at my desk today!

kwick · 02/12/2016 06:06

OTD = BFN
I am really disappointed but not surprised. Oh well on to IVF round 3 I guess.

Happy Friday everyone!

kwick · 01/12/2016 22:47

Must go to sleep - another early start - day trip to Toulouse tomorrow... thank fcuk it is Friday tomorrow...

kwick · 01/12/2016 22:46

So jam the substance in said pineapple is Bromelain - see photo

Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP
kwick · 01/12/2016 22:44

Not sure if this will work: http://the2weekwait.blogspot.co.uk/p/what-i-did-on-my-successful-ivf.html?m=1

But hopefully I have pasted in a link to where I stole borrowed most if my 2ww advice from

Pugmummy87 · 01/12/2016 21:50

Hi all! I come back on and see a glut of bfps! Congratulations!

As for me, currently cd 44 Angry. Another long cycle. Tested 2 days ago, bfn so sadly not pregnant.
Need to phone GP to get DH's SA results. We were told the GP would phone if there was a problem, but I'm curious and want to check that all is fine that they have sent the referral off to the hospital for further investigations.

Has anyone here heard of or used ovusense?

Pages and pages to catch up on, so thinking of anyone going through the crap that is ttc. Flowers

Londonjam · 01/12/2016 21:37

Hep - easy - your oh must fetch you socks Xmas Wink

HepKestrel · 01/12/2016 21:07

Ooh.... dilemma.... My feet are cold but GrumoyOldCat has just fallen asleep on my lap......

WantingBaby1 · 01/12/2016 20:02

kwick it can indeed be grapefruit juice , that's what I had. Got to be pure though, not from concentrate. Tastes foul but bearable after a few days.

Binkybunny13 · 01/12/2016 19:26

Thanks mouse; I should have said I've only been TTC since June despite coming off pill in Feb though. And gp knows as I discussed with her due to some other health issues (immune system) that I wasn't sure whether would impact (she said not as they are under control). I don't know whether to go about the periods just in case it's something they'll start looking at early?

sk1pper · 01/12/2016 19:10

London - just over 15 months, its got more serious as it's progressed but none of my cycles have been wasted or lost for any reason. I think if I'd had a few casual/missed cycles at the start I'd be less worried.

Londonjam · 01/12/2016 18:48

Yes alexia get on it !

Everything crossed for you tomorrow skipper how long have you been trying now?

Ah binky can't help but feel a bit excited you might yet get a BFP this cycle.. fx

Kwick what are these pineapples in tablet form of which you speak?

Ahh Miranda really hope you don't get AF on Christmas Day! I've already been joking with DH as my next ovulation is Christmas Day. We willl have to bonk pre turkey as no way I am afterwards!

Hi all you lovely ladies Xmas SmileXmas Smile

Miranda234 · 01/12/2016 18:20

Good luck for tomorrow sk1pper hope it's all ok

Great news on the positive OPK Alexia!

According to my app AF due 23rd December for me but the way my cycles have been it could happen at anytime just hopefully not Christmas Day!

I've had a rubbish day at work, looking forward to the weekend now. Off to go buy myself some grapefruit juice haha

MouseLove · 01/12/2016 18:18

Binky, since you're sooooo close to a year id make an appointment to see your doc and insist on starting tests. Unfortunately irregular cycles can be a major factor with infertility. Especially since you've come off the pill you might have other things going on which is effecting things?

kwick · 01/12/2016 18:18

hep you made me cry - such lovely words - fanks.
The chemical in pineapples can be bought in tablet form Wink
Please don't over exert yourself cleaning - 2ww and all!

geeup Grin

mrs I was still testing every week up to week 8. But be warned HCG does not last forever!!!

kavan Grin or shoud I call you fartalot???

harriet I was taking a vit B complex just as if you are taking one B vit (I think folic is a derivative) it can put the others out of whack but have had to stop as it seems a side effect can be itchiness - which I have been suffering from in spades. Do not know about LP - sorry!

I do not have the Christmas emojis Envy

Today is day 15 from IUI - OTD is tomorrow Alexia

sk1pper you made me cry too - thank you

In fact THANKS to all of you lovely ladies for cheering me on... you all say such nice things about me!!! It really helps keep me going.

wanting I may well try the grapefruit - can it be juice?

sk1pper FX for tomorrow

Alexia you need to be on it, like a car bonnet!!!!

Binkybunny13 · 01/12/2016 18:13

Hi all, keeping a bit of a low profile as AF still a no show (3days late) and BFN again this morning. Feeling quite blue with it all SadRealistically know if I was preggers at least a little smudge should be showing by now. Weird nausea, heartburn and sleep must just be linked with the longer last couple of cycles. Do you think I should see GP about that? Since coming off the pill in Feb id been consistently 30-32 days, but last cycle was 38 and this one is currently 35.

Just wanted to say good luck for those testing/ awaiting AF in the next few days and ..

Fingers crossed for tomorrow skipper-will be thinking of you, let us know how it goes

Kwick I really really hope you're not out. I'm rooting for you. When do you see the team next?

Hep I hope the house keeps you distracted in your 2WW and then excellent news comes your way. Hope everything is settling down for you

And alexia- can't imagine how hard it must be. Keep taking everyday as it comes Flowers I hope you manage to get some DTD in but most importantly have some loving time with your husband and take care of yourself lovely

harrietm87 · 01/12/2016 17:57

winging yes, where do you get your B vits?

alexia get shagging! Ha

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