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TTC for 18+ months and feeling low!

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Natty2 · 02/09/2023 14:42

I'm fairly new at this forum and decided to join after TTC since the start of 2022
We discovered earlier this year that my DH morphology was low, although all other results were normal. He implemented life style changes straight away, and even went through a varicocele embolisation a few months ago, so we're waiting to see if that's helped.

Having gone through the rest of the year undergoing tests everything seems normal, so the NHS are not letting us even get on the IVF list until 2024. It's been such a long, physical and emotional journey and there seems to be no end in sight.

Anyone else going through similar things? I feel like I live life in 2 week cycles and it's so hard to try and not think about it all!!
Any tips?!

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Natty2 · 11/01/2024 13:22

@LucyLoopyLu that's exciting! Really good that you've got something to work towards as well. Glad it's all coming together!

I'm doing ok thank you, my meds arrived on Monday which feels very surreal! I'm just waiting for my day 1 which could be anytime between tomorrow- Monday I think.

@missmoosh must be your 12 week scan soon? Good luck!

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LucyLoopyLu · 11/01/2024 13:01

@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?

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Natty2 · 06/01/2024 07:46

@LucyLoopyLu thank you!
Sounds like you are making good progress too, I found that after funding was approved things moved very quickly! Not long until March and nice to have a holiday to look forward to before it all begins

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LucyLoopyLu · 05/01/2024 11:20

@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.

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Natty2 · 04/01/2024 21:18

@missmoosh oh no poor you 😔
Will definitely all be worth it though and hope you're not suffering for too long. Good luck for your scan!

I'm feeling similar, excited and nervous! Feels really strange to be getting closer to starting now!

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missmoosh · 04/01/2024 13:35

@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!

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Natty2 · 04/01/2024 13:27

Hope everyone is well and hoping for a happy new year for us all!
How is everyone getting on?

My ivf meds arrive next week and due to start hopefully by next weekend 🤞 just booked my first acupuncture session for next week too, to try and do everything possible for success 🤞🤞

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missmoosh · 16/12/2023 15:34

@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!

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Natty2 · 16/12/2023 15:06

@missmoosh thank you for asking!
13dpo today which means of course spotting has started 🙄
But that means the 4 week countdown to ivf can begin at least.

How are you getting on?

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missmoosh · 16/12/2023 14:19

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

missmoosh · 07/12/2023 16:00

@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!

LucyLoopyLu · 07/12/2023 14:50

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

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Natty2 · 07/12/2023 14:39

@missmoosh so they said cd 1 needs to be 18th December, and I'm due on 16th
We were tempted but then realistically, I have my family over for Xmas and away for new years with friends so it might be too stressful. Plus I need room in the fridge for the injections 😂😂

Good luck for tomorrow!!
Although I know our ivf might not work straight away, hopefully I won't be far behind you!

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missmoosh · 07/12/2023 14:21

@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!

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Natty2 · 07/12/2023 13:57

@LucyLoopyLu urgh I have similar adverts! So annoying
Glad your hycosy went well, it's meant to help, so fingers crossed! Especially as you're unexplained infertility
🤞🤞

@Foreverhopeful92 so pleased to hear that, and can't believe you are at 12 weeks! So exciting

We had our appointment yesterday. If my cd1 is delayed by 2 days this month we could start in just over a week 😳 but 1, that rarely happens with my cycle 😂 and 2. I think we're best to get the Christmas period out of the way and then start with no stress in the new year. My next cycle will only be about 5 weeks away so not long to go!

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missmoosh · 06/12/2023 15:06

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

LucyLoopyLu · 06/12/2023 14:25

Amazon really knocking it out of the park with this one... 😩

TTC for 18+ months and feeling low!
LucyLoopyLu · 05/12/2023 19:38

@Natty2 hi, yes thanks the hyfosy was all fine. Could see both tubes although it took a while. Officially unexplained infertility and our referral for the IVF clinic is all going through now.
Hopefully the hyfosy might give us a bit of a boost 🤞

Foreverhopeful92 · 05/12/2023 16:48

Hi All.
Glad to hear things are moving forward for everyone! I hope the new year brings some good news and appointments for those waiting to start the next stage.

As an update from me I had my 12 week scan today! I ovulated late so a little behind 12 weeks but dates line up with what I worked out from tracking so all good and no concerns so far ❤️

Still feels very surreal but feeling so grateful for this experience so far (even the constant nausea!).

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Natty2 · 04/12/2023 16:54

@missmoosh at least the sickness hasn't kicked in yet 😅 keep us posted on your scan, fingers crossed all is well 🥰

@LucyLoopyLu I forgot you must have had your hycosy by now? Did it all go ok? Sounds like a positive start to the new year.

I suspect we won't start until the January cycle with the Xmas hols, but will keep you posted as you hopefully won't be too far behind!

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LucyLoopyLu · 04/12/2023 11:51

@Natty2 sorry, forgot to add on. Hope your appointment goes well. Would be interested to hear how it goes if you can let us know x

LucyLoopyLu · 04/12/2023 11:50

@Natty2 all good here. Not expecting to hear from the hospital for our IVF referral until the new year. Happy to just have a few more goes before then. Fertile window will be end of this week / next week then will just be chilling again till Christmas.

I've been v busy with work and ill with a cold so I'm just looking forward to some down time.

Hope the pregnancies are going well x

missmoosh · 04/12/2023 10:41

@Natty2 hey! So far I still don't feel pregnant lol! Got my booking appointment this Friday and early scan next Friday! Praying all is well, it's a terrifying time waiting!
Excellent to hear about your nurse planning appointment! So you should be ready to go for your next cycle do you think?

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Natty2 · 04/12/2023 10:00

How is everyone getting on?
How are the pregnancies going @missmoosh and @Foreverhopeful92 🤞
Finally my nurse planning appointment is booked for this Wednesday 🥳

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missmoosh · 19/11/2023 19:48

@Natty2 oh I'm so sorry! Good luck for Friday, do let us know what they say regarding starting!