Geriatric gang 🤰part 2

Thanks @Angelsrose. I thought I was out yesterday as my BBT fell off a cliff so I tested with FMU which was completely negative. Tested again last night and I got a clear positive, the line was stronger than it was on Thursday so I’m still hanging in there. BBT this morning had come back. Period isn’t due until Tuesday or Wednesday.

@Lifegivesyoulimes that is absolutely wonderful and gives so much hope to us TTC #1ers! Be blessed! Wishing you the very best.

I'm on cycle 3 and still trying for kid #3. My periods are a bit strange lately. I had 3 days of spotting before AF really showd and ofc I thought I might be pregnant 🙄 and it also lasted longer than usual.... I fear this might mean I'm entering perimenopause 😱 I'm going to be 41 in October 🙄

Congrats! So happy for you! Fingers crossed that it all works out ❤️

@niknaks37 The process has gone like this for us - GP referred me for bloods (two sets, day 1-4 and then day 21) and DH for bloods and then a semen analysis. All came back fine, so then had to make another appointment and got the referral to the fertility clinic. Clinic have done more bloods for me, semen for DH, internal scan for me, and HSG coming up. I think it's a bit of a lottery with which GP you get, and what area you are in. Hopefully things are moving for you now though!

@Lifegivesyoulimes congratulations .
I think im going to start gulping down that proceive every day

Lovely news

@Angelsrose @Sez281 Thank you. Yes cycle 12 TTC#1. I had started to mentally prepare myself for the possibility that having a child might not happen for us. So I don’t think I’ll ever believe it. I probably need to stop reading so much MN, I think it skews your view to think miscarriage is more inevitable that it actually is. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

@Lifegivesyoulimes that's so nice to hear! I totally get where you're coming from as I've had an MMC and CP this year so I don't think I'll ever get excited when I get a BFP but I do think you should be tentatively hopeful 🤞😉

@Lifegivesyoulimes that's fantastic! Have you been #TTC number 1 for 12 cycles? It's wonderful to hear a success story ❤️

Hi, I’m 8DPO and I crumbled and tested this evening because I’m a serial tester. It was a very faint positive, it came up within a minute so not an evap or indent. Part of me wonders if this is actually our time, this is cycle 12, however the other part of me thinks no pony getting excited as it’ll just be another chemical.

Chiming in on the fertility testing discussions. I'm scheduled for bloods next week to check ovulation, then again the following week. DH also has a date with a cup coming up. Doctor advised us not to DTD every day so we're trying every 2-3 days this month, which has taken some of the pressure off.

@niknaks37 great to hear you've had a relaxing time.
It seems they are all locum doctors these days, at least in my area anyway. None of the regular gps seem to want to take on any workload.

Most doctors aren't great with fertility related cases as its not their field of expertise. I was referred to gynae , which seems to be the norm with other mumsnetters.
Gp did basic bloods and a scan for me and that was it. Gynae then ordered more thorough bloods including full hormone profile, semen analysis and any extra tests if needed like dye ect.
In my experience, gynae are utter shit too, they have a basic understanding of fertility but I think nhs are rather reluctant to send you direct to fertility clinic and use their resources unless necessary.
We only got bumped to fertility clinic early due to his semen results and months of diabolical care with gynae. My OH complained to his gp about the care and andrology lab had already noted to refer us away to fertility anyway, so she sent the referral direct, without having to wait or complete care with gynae. When I say early , that's quite laughable considering how long we've been at this. I was referred when I was 33. It took 3 years to get a referral ( covid may have played a part) another 7 months with gynae before fertility clinic referral , which took 9 months. That was back in February and we had our second consultation 4 months later in June past , and fingers crossed we should we due to start treatment ( icsi) in the autumn.
It's good that you got the ball rolling as fertility related cases can take a really long time.
I've seen some say they got a referral in 12 weeks or so , so weather it takes weeks, months or years will depend greatly on your local waiting times.
My advice to you , is to check where exactly you've been referred to with your gp surgery , and then ring the hospital ect to find out the current waiting times for that department. It'll give you a heads up how long of a waiting time your looking at

I'm currently 14dpo , although I think I may have ovulated several days later this month going by bbt, in which case I may be only around 11dpo ( and I think we completely timed BD wrong)
ive absolutely no urge to test this month. I've kinda just accepted its not going to happen this way. Ive 3 more months of medicated cycles but un uncertain yet if I'll continue.

@niknaks37 Glad you've managed to relax a bit. I did the same in June and it felt really good. As far as I know it's bloods for both of you, sperm analysis for DH, possibly an ultrasound for you and then referral. My GP said the referral wouldn't be accepted without the tests. Hopefully one all your tests are done it's full steam ahead for you guys!

@MK85 How long are you cycles? I've heard that unless progesterone levels are super low there can be a possibility that you've still ovulated

@Butterfly2000 I'm currently 12dpo. Temp has risen so I'm fairly certain I've ovulated but my progesterone bloods came back that I haven't ovulated so I don't really know whats going on. I'm not really sure what I'm supposed to do next.
AF should be due Sunday .
I've had the most awful pain coming and going in my thigh all day so I've been tucked into bed all evening watching few movies which has been a nice distraction

Thanks @MK85 My lh is creeping slowly up, just hope it keeps going up slowly till I can get my hands on hubby! How are things with you?

@worldwidetravel2017 is your period due yet ? Or how late are you?

@Butterfly2000 of course.
On average its released 36hrs from start of surge. Give or take and the egg is viable for 24hrs after release so id definitely try and do it over the next few days @

@worldwidetravel2017 how many dpo are you x

I.did a urine preg test this am that was negative

Ordered the blood test one cuz apparently it shows there b4 urine

Im just ugh at feeling nausea/ unwell

( ive been through a lot in the past year with tests and referals .. hospital next week & 2 other medical appts next week too)

Nausea could be the low b12 etc

Morning! Can I have some help with my opk's please. Probably won't get to dtd today is it worth doing it Wednesday/Thursday/Friday? I'm worried I'm going to peak tonight 😞

@worldwidetravel2017 can you not just do a at home hcg pregnancy urine test? It would be alot quicker and cheaper than a blood test

Weve ordered a preg blood test that we will do wed ish

Havent bled properly at all

Tiny bit in undies
Tiny bit on a tampon..

Who knows