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Entering into 8th cycle..

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Indianna2006 · 20/11/2021 14:27

Entering into 8th cycle…ttc number 2.

Feeling defeated and deflated even though I know odds are still on our side really..
I already have a DD who is 3 years 9 months so very much feel time is of the essence. Just desperate for it to happen now.

Feel like either people seem to fall super fast or seem like 12 months plus and don’t find many “in the middle” types.

Ive fallen pregnant 1st cycle before. And then DD took 7 cycles. So hence why this failed 7th cycle seems like a miserable milestone!

Anyone welcome to keep me company. Sucks 😫

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 21/01/2022 15:42

@OK92 looks like we are all on the same page. I'm around CD3 so we are linked. Speak soon guys xx

OK92 · 21/01/2022 15:37

@Indianna2006 @FlyOnTheWall89 I’m also going to be quieter this cycle, taking an active break from MN as was spending too much time reading threads / getting stressed and upset. Will check back in on this one though here and there. I’m only CD4 so a looong wait until ovulation for me.

We’re doing a few private tests now, perhaps premature but decided I want some peace of mind or to know if there is anything stopping us from conceiving.

Thinking of you both - we will get there ladies 🤞🏼🙏

@Solven huge congratulations!!!!

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Indianna2006 · 21/01/2022 14:15

@FlyOnTheWall89 hahah we’re so impatient aren’t we. I just want it to be 3 weeks time so I know already. So just gonna try pass the time. Almost feel like at that point then we can begin to get further so so almost feel like what’s the point in trying atm as think it will come to nothing 🙈

Yes sometimes it’s too much in our heads rights. An this whole relaxing business is semi bollocks. But I think obsessing over every little thing and feeling negative and worrying about it all CANNOT help surely. But it’s hard.

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 21/01/2022 13:57

@Solven massive congratulations. I so so want you to be right... it's just a waiting game.

@Indianna2006 💕, I might do the same and be a bit quieter but will check in for news.

We might get the SA results at a similar time then. I asked my OH to call earlier and he said the nurse was extremely expressive about calling on day 15 and not earlier hahaha.

Not sure if we should try DTD less this month. Just to try something new. Then I thought maybe I'll buy a ferti-lily. All these thoughts.

Xx

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Indianna2006 · 21/01/2022 13:29

@solven congratulations on your BFP!

I think I’m maybe CD6/7 at the moment. Not entirely sure as I’m not looking at my app and logging or doing any opks this cycle. I’m gonna try not obsess about it. And just get our blood tests and DHs sperm test done I. 2 weeks and await results. As Dr wants the nurse to check this polyp on my cervix. So feel like take a break from ttc so hard will do me good until we know what’s going on with that and if it’s hindering things. I have a feeling it might be..

Just gonna dtd when we want and have no pressure.
@FlyOnTheWall89 our form said DH will get his semen results back in 7 working days. So by time my next period is due when my DD has her birthday we will hopefully know more where we stand.

I’m gonna try take some time away this month from the board so may seem a bit quieter. I’m still here. Just trying to have a chilled cycle and think less about it as it’s getting all a bit consuming. Want to try enjoy the last month of my DD before she turns 4 and enjoy her and stop obsessing over what I don’t have as such!
Hard but I need to try.

🥰🥰 @FlyOnTheWall89 let us know when you get DHs sperm results back an I will check back on to hope for good news for you

Xx

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Solven · 21/01/2022 13:10

Hi ladies, a little update. I finally got my bfp this week! I really didnt expect it, as I was getting the cm (tmi sorry) I usually get before af. But here it is, it finally happened when I least expected it. What I did different this month was no alcohol, EPO and didnt leave the bed for an hour after dtd. Sending everyone baby dust, it will happen for you ladies too. Just a matter of time, I promise xxx

Entering into 8th cycle..
Kiaa · 18/01/2022 23:32

Congrats @Lillice wonderful news 🎉😀

FlyOnTheWall89 · 18/01/2022 15:35

@OK92 I think I'll be right there with you tomorrow. I hate CD1. Your plan sounds fab.

@Indianna2006 ok brill - yes I had to tick that box too.

🤞🏻 for us all x

OK92 · 18/01/2022 15:20

@FlyOnTheWall89 that's good news!

@Indianna2006 also good progress!

Who knows maybe just getting these things organised and ticked off will be the mental offload that will help get that BFP soon.

@Lillice congrats how very very exciting 🥰

I am CD1 today as spotting turned into AF. Feeling ok though, going to take a break entirely from tracking and temping this month and plan to DTD(ish) a bit less so it's not as tiring. CD12, CD16, CD18 and CD20. Something like that anyway, I think sort of following the approach one of you mentioned last month. And will just assume / hope I ovulate around CD19/20 as I have done previous months. Long old wait now 😑

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Indianna2006 · 18/01/2022 15:02

@FlyOnTheWall89 oh yay! Well that’s one thi by ticked.

I just spoke my dr. Gina arrange bloods etc and my chlamydia tick box swab. DH has booked his semen test for 2 weeks time earliest they had.

🤞🏼🤞🏼 We will get positives in this time though. That’s what I’m hoping x

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 18/01/2022 14:51

Congratulations @Lillice ! How do you feel?

Progesterone bloods came back within 'normal' range at 46, so that is good news!

X

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Indianna2006 · 18/01/2022 13:42

@Lillice omg no way! Congratulations!! Was it your 12th cycle?! xx

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Lillice · 18/01/2022 13:25

I got a positive test this morning! I'm still on shock, really didnt expect it as I have no symptoms at all

FlyOnTheWall89 · 18/01/2022 06:36

@OK92 I have read SO many stories about opposite experiences between children for the same women. I don't think it means anything is wrong just yet. Keep positive. You could always pay privately for all the checks to settle your mind but I think you've got a few more tries before it's worth it. In London they're about £400 ish I think.

@Indianna2006 yes they said once they have all the blood work and my OH SA, then I can call and we can be referred. It's a 15 day wait for results which is so long - it's like another TWW, just for his results. I'll be back in my TWW nearly when we get them. He did his last week. @FreckledMouse oh that's nice for your partner - mine went to this tiny prison cell like room at a hospital. It is an odd thing to do but much less invasive than all our checks and pricks and blood work.

My temp dropped a bit again today and so did my BPM so I think AF will come tomorrow and then it will be cycle 10 😭.

I think a few of you are testing this morning - looking forward to checking back in a bit for hopefully some good news! X

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Indianna2006 · 17/01/2022 18:59

@Solven I use the ovulation strips from there too. Always very reliable and cheap.
They do a standard pregnancy test as well which is 20mui. So look for the “early response” version and on the side it said 10mui. So can test upto 6 days early. So not much different from a FRER considering the price difference!

I’ll attach a pic of them incase anyone else wants to see.

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Solven · 17/01/2022 18:48

Oooh that's good to know @Indianna2006 that's a real bargain. Ill check if there's a savers in my town, thanks for the tip!

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Indianna2006 · 17/01/2022 18:32

@solven. I use the clear and simple early detection tests from savers. There £1 for a test and are sensitive to 10mui. They’ve never given me an evap. I’ve used them for 4/5 months now. I had a bad evap and a frer and then another faint one. They always seems to have a grey line on them whenever you pee them on now!!

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Solven · 17/01/2022 18:29

@Indianna2006 which tests do you use now? Are they also early detection ones?
Even if you dont qualify for ivf, there's other steps before, like medication. Sometimes that's enough

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Indianna2006 · 17/01/2022 18:00

@FreckledMouse yes I did track this month. Did BBT etc and know when ovulation is due to OPKs. So I appear to be ovulating fine and had a 12 day luteal phase. So all that seems okay. But who knows hey.

Just hoping DHs semen analysis comes back okay. What at home one was it the GP recommended?

@FlyOnTheWall89 when DH spoke to Docter today. They said I needed to call as once they done tests fertility referals will be sent together. Although she did say to my DH you know you won’t qualify for IVF. Which we know. But to get investigations out the way a tad earlier and in system can only be good thing.

So I may try fill in form now and speak to them about the cervical polyp too and enquire if that could be causing an issue. And will see what they say.

DH is off to get his pot tomorrow and then can contact the lab to book a time slot. Has your DH or partner done his?

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FreckledMouse · 17/01/2022 17:53

@Indianna2006 oh no I'm sorry Cycle 9 was a no.
Do you track at all ?
I did an at home Semen test on my partner this month that my GP recommended to rule that out. Next step for us is tests and things but we get married in July so going to wait until after then

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Indianna2006 · 17/01/2022 17:39

@Solven I’ve had a few lines on FRERs. They used to be the best but I think some of there evaps are getting shocking. I’ve switched to other tests which I never get an evap on so it’s always white as snow.

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Indianna2006 · 17/01/2022 17:38

@OK92 I don’t think anything will be wrong hun. You’ve got a fair few goes yet as yet. I know it’s hard when first time was so easy. It will come. I’m sure of it.

@lilrosemarie

@FreckledMouse my cycle 9 is a right off 😩😂
CD2 of cycle 10 today. FML. But now starting to think about getting some checks etc to make sure all is okay. Trying to be patient.

@Solven good luck for testing 🤞🏼

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FreckledMouse · 17/01/2022 16:56

Hi all, had a little break away from the boards.
How are we all doing on Cycle 9 ?

I'm 4/5dpo today - so send that baby dust my way.

Solven · 17/01/2022 16:38

@lilrosemarie good luck with your test tomorrow 🤞🏻
I'm going to test tomorrow morning as well, dont think this is my month but want to make sure there's no line before AF as it happened last month and it was my first time using a frer, and I want to know if it was a one off or a sign something's wrong

Solven · 17/01/2022 16:36

I'm so sorry @ok92 about af, I hope you're ok. Could you tell your gp you have been trying for a year to get the tests done through the nhs?
@indianna2006 good idea to get this polyp checked, at least you will be able to rule it out. I hope your DH's tests come back normal