TTC for 18+ months and feeling low!

@Natty2 did you have you scan today to check your progress? How's it all going?

I had my 12 week scan today, measured 12+4, so jumped 2 days ahead which was a nice surprise! All is looking good, so just got to wait on the nipt results now 😊

@Natty2 sorry, I missed it, what are the injections that you're taking? Fair play, sounds very difficult!

Hi @Natty2 don't worry, it's just nice to be amongst those who know the struggles.

His normal morphology was 30% when measured using WHO Gold book standard, which, when I checked, was the lowest limit of normal. Count and motility were normal.

The way that morphology is measured must differ depending on technique / standard.

@Natty2 omg well done, you did it and that's amazing! I don't know if I will be able to. The plan is for my husband to do them at the moment. I think you're doing amazingly. Hopefully they will get easier as you go along too x

Hello, Could I join?

TTC for nearly a year now, never had a bfp. I have longer cycles (approx 35 days) and high AMH for my age but the luteal phase is exactly 2 weeks, and doctor does think I'm ovulating. I always get positive opks.

Dp has borderline low morphology, but everything else is perfect, so shouldn't be affecting conception.

I've had hormone tests, ultrasound to check tubes, etc. etc. No issues, no endometriosis, no blocked tubes (well, one is definitely clear, they couldn'tsee the othwr fully, but no readon why it would be), hormone levels normal (other than AMH), nothing unusual at all.

I know that not every egg is good, but surely one would have been in all this time? Feeling defeated about it all, mostly I guess because I just don't understand why.

@Natty2 eeek, proud of you, I'm sure the first one is always going to be the worst and you will become more confident with it!

@Foreverhopeful92 woop, have your first trimester symptoms settled down now? I'm hoping mine will at least settle a bit soon! 12 weeks tomorrow and even though your only 5 weeks ahead, it's feels like you are sooo much further along than me 😂

Thank you! All okay so far 🤞 I’m 17 weeks now so about a month into the second trimester ❤️

Well done for your first injection! That’s amazing! I had to do some injections after an operation and the nurse had to show my husband how to do it as I just couldn’t do it!

@Natty2 did you start your injections yesterday??

And thanks everyone for the well wishes ❤️ will update after scan on Wednesday 😊😊😊

@Natty2 @LucyLoopyLu @missmoosh So lovely to get the notification and see all your updates!

@Natty2 and @LucyLoopyLu wishing you the best of luck for starting the next step! I’m sure it’s a mixture of emotions but looking forward to hearing how everything progresses for you both!

@missmoosh Good Luck for your 12 week scan! I know the mixture of excitement and nerves ❤️ Sorry to hear about your sickness that sounds very challenging - I hope it passes for you and you feel better as you go into the second trimester!

@Natty2 I’ve not posted on this thread for a while but do check in now and then.

Just wanted to say good luck and I’m rooting for you! X

@missmoosh oh no, that sounds grim. I think you're still allowed to complain and grumble about feeling so poorly. Hope it passes soon for you in second trimester x

@Natty2 ahh it begins! Glad AF didn't have you hanging around waiting for it to start! Hopefully your first try is a sticky bean and you don't have to go through it all again, but I totally understand the mentality of bank as many as you can as that's what I was thinking at the time too! Don't be too disheartened if you don't get lots though, from what I read the first round is trial and error on the protocol.

I have the dreaded hyperemesis, so the sickness has been brutal I can't lie. It's very hard mentally as I want the baby so much and I don't want to moan, given how lucky I feel to be pregnant. But at the same time I feel like death haha!

@LucyLoopyLu yes it has come round so quickly, I'm praying all is well! And also well said in response to that other poster. I'm not even going to bother responding to the comment, I think I would find myself abruptly removed from mumsnet if I said what I thought of it!!!

@Natty2 wow exciting times! Sending you lots of luck, hope the injections go well x

Wow. Read the room. You conceived on your third cycle and think you're qualified to give us all advice? I've literally just seen a consultant this week to kick start IVF. Pretty sure I will be listening to her opinion more than yours.

Also I've been trying for nearly two years. Do you really think I haven't had cycles where I've been relaxed? I literally went on a once in a lifetime holiday to a tropical island last year and guess what, no BFP.

I firmly believe that its the actively trying to conceive that stops you from actually conceiving! It's surprising what stress does to your body!

Myself and partner conceived on our 3rd cycle of, and I swear it's because on the 3rd one we weren't trying, as we both believed we had missed the window due to me being away.

I know its hard, but you need to relax, don't measure your temp, do ovulation tests etc, and just go with it. Have things to look forward to etc.

@Natty2 that's exciting that your medication has arrived, I can totally understand it was a bit overwhelming. I felt a bit overwhelmed just seeing my protocol written out yesterday. Keeping my fingers crossed for you. Are you just waiting for AF now?

@missmoosh thanks so much. Glad to hear you're doing well although 12 week scan next week seems to have come around fast! Would love to hear any updates and wishing you all the best

@Natty2 how exciting that your meds have arrived! How are you feeling? I know I cried when mine arrived, the sudden realisation it was happening (albeit it never did). Let us know when all the injections kick off!

Yes 12 week scan is on Wednesday next week, I will be 12+2 based on dating from early scan. Praying little bean is still doing well!

@LucyLoopyLu glad to hear there is a plan in place for you now. Hopefully this is the light at the end of a very dark tunnel for you both.