TTC - thread 3! A luckier one!!!

@Blossom428 Thanks! Yes, it was an additional blood test. My initial blood test with the findings about Prolactin triggered further ones because the doctor said all my other hormones were normal, abs that didn't fit with PCOS at all - normal LH, normal FSH, normal progesterone. But my testosterone was up too, up in the sky somewhere, so she ordered more detailed tests on some other less often looked at hormones and found they were miles up too, which is apparently incredibly rare (lucky me). It's genetic apparently, both my parents must have been carriers! Now I have to have a test at the hospital measuring my adrenal response to steroids and if it does what they expect then I have this odd condition I was saying about. The condition also causes polycystic ovaries and irregular cycles but it's not because of the same reasons as PCOS. The only additional worry is that if I have what they call a "severe mutation" of this gene, they'll have to genotype my husband to check he doesn't carry a severe one also, because of he does, our child risks being born with genital deformities. All fun and games - quite a way to go yet, but at least a path has opened up in front of us instead of walking into a wall all the time. I'm really hoping that there's some light at the end of the tunnel for all of us about to come through, just in time for Christmas.

Thanks, ladies - will be good to get somewhere! Fingers crossed we are all moving forward! Would be a nice end to this crappy year.

How's the boob pain @AnxiousAnnie86

That's really positive news about the steroids @TheOrangeMonster , did you say it was a blood test that found that out? Fingers crossed you get your steroids okay'd soon!

@bwfcchick88 at least you are having test and hopefully the doctor can get to the bottom of anything, or rule things out you may have bee worried about!

Cd6- so not a lot happening here

@TheOrangeMonster oh wow, so happy you're finally getting answers! I feel fine to be honest so I'm hoping it was just some mad blip. I had my appointment last week and got the results pretty quickly so I've essentially been waiting around all week for the appointment! But I'll let you all know what the outcome is! I have a feeling it might be PCOS (which I'm really worried about) but trying not to think too much.

@LisaLx Congratulations!!

@AnxiousAnnie86 it does get expensive! I think that’s my plan too, it’s mad how different every month can be! I’ve ordered Pregncare vits too, thought that was worth a try.

@TheOrangeMonster that’s so good that they think it’s such a simple solution, fingers crossed they hurry up so you can have the steroids!

@AnxiousAnnie86 I know right??!! I can't believe it's probably something that simple - I was thinking it was going to be some complicated horrible thing. My fingers are so crossed they might have fused together....
@bwfcchick88 Oh it's so much better to know, I hope you get answers too!

Hi @SRyellow
@LisaLx congratulations!

Ladies, I am moving forward!
I have to go for a final test to diagnose a condition called NC-CAH - they think I have this rare thing which apparently only 0.005% of people (1/18000) have. 🤦🏽‍♀️ The treatment is really, really simple and after it most people with this condition get pregnant really quickly. Its just steroids! Can you believe?
Problems are with implantation and chemical pregnancy, steroids stop that from being an issue. So now I'm just praying I get my letter from the endocrinologist soon so they can hurry up and do my final test so they can officially give me the steroid treatment.

I cannot believe I've been through all this time and it might just be steroids to fix it. Bloody hell.
I'm relieved, impatient, irritated, pleased - all at once. Very conflicted lady here! 🤯😱

Hi all, I’m new, please can I join? Hoping to share the rollacoaster. Cycle 4 has just come to an end AF arrived Tuesday so on to 5. I can’t seem to find any pattern with BTT or ovulation sticks?! A couple of months I got a smiley on cd19 but then others I can’t get a smiley and AF comes earlier so I think I need to start testing every day to see if I’m ovulating early those months or not at all. Just ordered the cheap amazon tests and hoping I can get a better chance.

I got my BFP this morning. I'm still in shock as this was our first month TTC. Good luck to everyone else xx

Hey ladies, thanks for letting me know about this thread! So I went for a blood test last week and got a text from the doctor's asking me to contact them to do a routine telephone follow-up with the doctor. Rang them and they've arranged my appointment for this Monday coming. I'm feeling really nervous but if there's something wrong, I'd rather know what it is! Thankfully we have been dtd a bit more and I do feel calmer in general (I've suffered and been treated for anxiety in the past). So will see what happens. I hope you're all ok xxx

I’m cd 4 and so bored of it. If my cycle has regulated (doubtful) I will ovulate in the middle of my night shifts. (Currently on annual leave) it’s like the universe doesn’t want me to get pregnant 🙈

What date is AF due? @AnxiousAnnie86

Awww birthday next week. Shame there's not a lot we can do these days, but I'm sure you'll have a lovely day no matter what!! @AnxiousAnnie86
I'm in the boring stage haha. Nothing happening.

Welcome @LisaLx fingers crossed for you on Wednesday. Do you test early or just wait for AF?

Oooh that's good about the reflexology, maybe I need to look into it, I feel I'm SUCH an over thinker/ worrier. My mind goes crazy and I just can't stop. Which like you say, the stress can't help TTC!!
@AnxiousAnnie86
Yes I always get break out spots, really annoying! Feel like a teenager again!
My next ovulation will be due around 1st Nov I think.
I'm feeling okay, got a house booked this weekend so I'm glad I can relax and have a few drinks 😊

I found it! Weird how I could find it before. @WaitingForEgg sorry about AF 😕
“Relax” - 🤣🤣🤣 Is this even possible?
@AnxiousAnnie86 I get breakouts more often in LP, usually under my jaw.

Can I join ladies? I'm due AF on Wednesday x