TTC for 18+ months and feeling low!

@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.

@Natty2 thank you!
Feels much more real now after the appointment yesterday. Nurse appointment at the end of February and then should be starting approx. third week in March when I get my period.
Glad I have some time to get my head around it all before then

How are you doing?

@missmoosh oh no, hope you're feeling better soon

@Natty2 good luck with starting, hope it all goes well for you!

We have our first appointment at the clinic next Wednesday. Had a lot of paperwork too which makes it feel more real. We're going on holiday in February so earliest we can start is March I guess but I don't know how long the wait will be for an IVF slot. Assuming we get the OK and the funding approved.

@Natty2 ahhh so exciting! I was thinking you must be starting soon the other day and meant to message!
So close now for you, how are you feeling about it all?

I'm unfortunately suffering from hyperemesis, been off work for a month already! But it will all be worth it! Have our 12 week scan in 2 weeks which I'm super excited and very nervous for!

@Natty2 oh no! Sorry to hear that but how exciting your so close to starting Ivf now!! Do keep us updated when it all gets going! You must be getting really excited! Have you got meds yet??

So far going well, had a scan last week as I was concerned of no symptoms and a temp drop. Saw the heartbeat and measured 6+5 😊 got another scan next weekend so hoping all is still well! My symptoms arrived the day after the early scan and I have been puking all day for the last few days and been off work with nausea all week!

@Natty2 hey just wanted to check how everything was going for you?!

@Natty2 yeah if you have a lot of plans I defo would wait until after, be more relaxed then! I still have the meds in the fridge in case anything goes wrong for us! Fridge space is defo something you need lots of! 😂 Fingers crossed it works first time for you!

@Natty2 oooh that is quick! I know what you mean about wanting to chill over Christmas. I would prefer that if I was you

@Natty2 oooo! Imagine if you start in like a week! Your period might be delayed through stress of it? Why does it need to be delayed by 2 days for you to start?
Although if you want to start next cycle none of that matters 😂😂

Starting to get a bit more nausea and sore boobs now, booking appointment is tomorrow and early scan next Friday. Time is not moving, it's going so slow haha!

@LucyLoopyLu arghh how annoying, I hate targeted ads for this!