Thread 23. TTC #1 - New Year, New Opportunities. Let's keep those BFPs rolling in!

Thanks Jam, I know you're right and I should wait it out - the cramping doesn't mean anything at all. God this is boring isn't it? I found the spreadsheet I created this time last year where I calculated all of the EDD based on what month in 2016 I got pregnant. Oh to be that innocent and naive again.

Re paying privately for medical stuff, I tend to do that quite often (presuming it's not extortionate) if for no other reason than it gives me a sense of control and doesn't make me feel like I'm at the whims of the NHS.

I missed your post sk1pper but excellent news from your appointment today and hopefully the HSG does the trick!

Hi - hope it's ok to join.

Macy91
Age: 25 (DH 27)
TTC: #1
Cycle: 1
AF due: 09/01*

*Diagnosed with endometriosis last year, had no periods for a while due to medication. Cleared to TTC and AF returned last month, so 09/01 is an estimate based on last month, but not sure if cycles are back to normal yet.

skipper that's such great news. A HSG straight away is brilliant, that's great you don't have to wait.

Do I wait two months and do it through the NHS or pay £400 and go private?? The guy said you can call up for cancellations, and I'm thinking there must be lots of people waiting who get pregnant and end up cancelling, so you never know, we might get in sooner.

I can't help but still think we will need IVF though. I'm convinced its the low morphology that's preventing it. Despite three separate doctors telling me it isn't...

Welcome back flash I remember you, and all the newbies. I've added you onto the list. It's booming now!

kathrino I'm 11 DPO today too. Got a whole fat nothing going on - no testing, no cramping, no nausea, no wind, no cm. Boobs still sore but that's standard! Am waiting out AF. Is anyone else testing?

When are you going to get yours done Pyjamas? Want me to scan in my sheet for you?

Thanks for the info on HSG sk1pper! Fx that the dye flushes out any issues we may have!

Jam, I'm sorry you've got 2 months to go until the appointment, it must be so frustrating when you just want to get things moving.

Welcome redpony and kaydee. Welcome back flash!

Keeping everything crossed for you missy!

Keep up the PMA kwick. There are so many people who sadly MC but then go on to have a happy and healthy pregnancy. There is absolutely zero reason why you will not be one of them!

Think I'm 11 DPO and still feeling a bit crampy. Can't decide whether to start POAS tomorrow when I will inevitability get a BFN so I don't start getting my hopes up or just see what happens and test on Sat if no AF. I don't believe it will happen but not sure when it's best to start dashing any tiny hope I might have!

ns I read that too, you can still feel endo pain the first trimester and then you should be mostly endo pain free until you give birth/are done breastfeeding. I'm seeing my endo gynae next month.
It' annoying though because most of the pregnancy symptoms are what I get with endo so until I test I should not trust anything...
I've had cramps for about 10 days now and feel nauseous in the evenings which is usually the case when I've got endo cramps...
I got a stabbing pain on the right last night so I think my period are brewing and I'm out for the month.

kwick I'm 23 and will be on the pregnancy to watch category because in my family 1/2 of pregnancies end in MC.

Had my appointment. Specialist was really nice and friendly, said my GP had done an excellent job with my tests and the only thing left to do was a HSG. I saw someone asking about this earlier, well it's the dye flush with x-ray. They gave me a sheet so I feel all knowledgeable now.

Pretty happy, this is kind of what I've wanted from the start as I'm convinced my tubes are gunked up. However, she said I wouldn't be eligible for IVF right now because my BMI is too low. I tried to explain that it's impossible for me to put on weight (I made myself really sick trying one time) and she's suggested buying whey and protein shakes...ugh. But I'll cross the bridge if and when I come to it. She said that in a lot of cases a dye wash cures infertility so fx. Just got to wait for my next period as it will be on CD10.

Missy - makes me wonder why I bothered with contraception for all those years xxx

Hi all, wondering if I can join in? I have been reading along for a while

I'm 27, cycle 1 (coming off OCP), CD23

Giving the relaxed thing a go for a few months, so no temping or OPKs as yet (although tempted by all the boxes on Fertility Friend I am having to leave blank!)!

Good luck to all those testing soon

Just read a chapter in "Expecting better" about how I have higher MC chances as old bird and have previously had an MC. FFS.

PMA, PMA, PMA

Does not help that my womble feels like it will fall out of my body any minute.

PMA, PMA, PMA

On a brighter note did a FRER with about 20thMU and got a second line real fast.

PMA, PMA, PMA

My rabbit is here...

Flipping heck jam that is ages away! Defo go for a private hycosy if you can - takes loads of pain relief up front!

Welcome redpony!!!

flash welcome back honey !!!!

I think you're still in with a chance hippy if you dtd tonight. Must be so frustrating with the conflicting schedules! My ov was a lot earlier this month so we missed the first half of fw and only dtd on positive OPK day and the two days after, so hopes are not high...

Congrats on your Bfp ns!

Hi all,

ns
30 (31 tomorrow!)
Got my BFP on Sunday, and am 4 weeks today I think

Feel like I'm not quite ready to leave yet, though think I'll join grads thread in next few days.

Pug Happy birthday for yesterday, hope you had a great day!

Aware it's very early days for me still. Am 13 dpo today, and praying no AF/chemical around the corner (though I expected AF 3 days ago, but wasn't sure of that).

Orange maybe you've already done more research than me on what might happen with endometriosis during pregnancy, but I was worried by this persistent dull cramp on my right when my uterus sits to left. Even though I've had bits of what I presumed was endo pain there recently I hadn't made the connection, but after some googling, it's common for pain to remain/worsen in first trimester before it settles, so hoping it's that. Would make sense. In a way it was actually an early 'sign' for me: the night before BFP I said to DH 'if I'm not pregnant I'm going to doc as think my endo's getting worse'.

I'm also peeing all the time and have been since about 9dpo. No other real signs, besides a bit of bloating at this point.

Alexia sorry for all the pushchairs

Hello all. I'm finally back for real. waves at Kwick, FXSkip, Hep and anyone else who was here last year. I'm finally trying again, DH uttered the magic words over Christmas and I've scuttled back here as there is no way I will be able to do this without people to talk to! Congrats kwick and FXSkip so pleased for you both!

Hope all is well with everyone in the new year. Here's to trying to make a baby and get it to the right place!

Anyone had the fertility MOT at Create? Can't work out from website how much it would be and if worth the money?

great news on your note kwick

Hi hippy I thought the same first time we dtd after coming of bc I was like 'that's it I'm preggers now for sure' bahahhaaaa as if!

Hi bluebird hoping for that miracle for you.

Still no AF here but poss not due till tomorrow who knows!!! Not testing again till Sat if AF no show by then which I doubt very much xx

Glad you got your sick note kwick xxx

Pyjamas- I got my positive lh surge yesterday (cd14) but haven't dtd since cd9 as both me and oh have had stinking colds ... hoping to dtd tonight and praying that it's not too late ... but basically not holding out much hope for this month ... I figure if you dtd within the crucial fw then you can't really count it as a try ... I know I sound like I'm making excuses... but I don't want people to be put off by my age stats .... problem I have is oh works shit loads and doesn't want to properly start trying till may .... it's driving me nuts ...
good luck all xxxx

Newbie to the thread here!!

Redpony
Age: 32
TTC: #1
Cycle: 1 (?)
DPO: No idea - 28 days off Cerelle and not kept track of anything yet...

Awaiting first AF

Just looked it up and it seems it's an HSG when X-ray is used and HyCosy when ultrasound is used - same process with due, just different ways of seeing results (I think) has anyone had an HSG?

Fingers crossed for you bluebird - a bfp for you now would be amazing!

Congrats music!

Hippy - we're due to test around the same time (I'm on 14th if no af). Hope this TWW doesn't drive us too batshit.

Thanks bluebird - yes I will! I have you down as being on cycle 23, fx for you for this weekend though.

Can't tell if morning sickness or dodgy soup for lunch....

Great news on your travel note kwick, hope your manager is understanding about it.

We've got our first appointment at the hospital - its not until 2 March which is really frustrating. I might look into doing a hycosy privately.

Hi everyone! Took ages to catch up...This thread is off to a busy start.

Bluebird
Age 30
Ttc 1
Cycle...23?
Af due 6/1

Starting IVF in Feb so this is the last month for a miracle natural conception (boobs already super sore... So not holding my breath).

Oh well...onwards and upwards.

Let us know how your appt goes skip