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What do you believe gave you a BFP?

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HopeForARainbow · 15/12/2020 14:44

I don't know why I am writing this; hoping for some miracle maybe.

I am 36, DH 37. We have been TTC for over 7 years now. I have had two natural MCs, 1 failed IVF last year, and one IVF resulting in MC this year. The MC took 2 months to resolve which has messed up my cycles. Hopefully, it comes back to normal soon.

All my coagulation tests came back within range. AMH was 17 when measured last year. On the lower side for my age but not too bad (that's what the doc said). FSH, LH, progesterone all come back as normal. Waiting for results for karyotyping for us. Awaiting a form for some more tests.

When my GP sent me to a fertility clinic they put me straight on IVF. The gynaec there said that as I have been pregnant before they don't think anything else will help like clomid or HSG or Hysteroscopy etc.

I have hypothyroid but i take thyroid medication every morning. So it's in control. I take pre-natals and eat good (at least as much as i can). I have reduced caffeine to 1-2 cups of tea (black) a day and 1 decaff. Have coffee only once in a while. Alcohol once in a while and don't smoke. I am a vegetarian.

I know so many of you out here have been through a similar or worse journey than mine. So I wanted to see if there's anything I can do to help me get pregnant or anything you recommend to prepare for my next IVF.

Please share your story to give me some hope.

OP posts:
DaffodilLilly · 15/12/2020 15:41

Hey, I’m not sure if the below is relevant and I have posted elsewhere but thought I’d reply to you - Trying since Jan 2020 for 2nd baby and because I was a passive reader of mumsnet reading everyones tips and stories, now I have a BFP (5weeks pregnant) I thought i would share what I tried for the first time and did differently in the month when I fell.

What i did in early Nov 2020;

  • SMEP. First time trying this - We followed the smep but dtd twice a day when i got a positive static smiley face CB OPK.
  • Made sure I ‘finished’ after dtd as I read on here that (apologies if TMI) contractions following orgasm can help sperm move further inwards....
  • Made sure I laid flat for 20mins afterwards - old wives tale but who knows.
  • First time using Serenity Progesterone cream (as i am low in progesterone following blood tests) twice a day in diff areas.
  • First time taking Iso Soya Flavones, having read about them on mumsnet.

Previously tried / Supplements taken

  • Raspberry tea
  • Acupuncture. (Twice monthly)
  • Reflexology (twice monthly)
  • COQ10
  • Zita West DHEA
  • Vit A
  • Vit D
  • Vit E
  • Vit B6
  • Vit B12
  • Folic Acid
  • L’Aquenine
  • Zinc
  • Spatone
  • Agnus Castas (for a few months but messed up my cycle)
  • Starflower Oil (up until Ov)
  • EPO (up until Ov)
  • Decaf tea/coffee
  • Ate ‘helpful’ foods for each week of my cycle
  • Affirmations
  • Rested
  • Breathwork
  • Preseed and Conceive plus

All in all, could have been coincidence / fate / luck but it seemed to work. Good luck!! X