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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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Hiddenvoice · 13/06/2024 08:23

Hi @Natty2 i posted on this thread at the beginning and just got a notification of your updates.
Massive Congratulations to you!
When I was pregnant j had very intense period pains, I kept thinking it was going to start and even moaned to my dh that he was lucky he never needed to experience it. I was certain I wasn’t pregnant due to how much I felt my period was going to start. Only when I was 2 days late that j thought to maybe take a test and it was positive.

Emz09 · 13/06/2024 07:53

@Natty2 oh my goodness 🤍 I am so delighted for you! What a lovely site to see! Congratulations xxx

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Natty2 · 13/06/2024 07:49

All, I don't know what came over me today even though it's my 13dpo. Fmu no blood so I thought maybe I might be ok.. but still felt strong pre period cramps.
Decided to test spontaneously after second wee, and wasn't expecting to see a line at all.
I can't quite believe my eyes at the moment- 8dp5dt
🥹
Early days though so I'm not getting to excited yet but never thought I'd see this day

TTC for 18+ months and feeling low!
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Natty2 · 12/06/2024 20:53

kalixxx · 12/06/2024 20:40

@Natty2 I’ve had the initial blood tests requested by the GP which has confirmed I’m ovulating. We dropped off my OH’s analysis yesterday, been waiting 4 months for that appointment! When we handed it in the guy said hmm that should be enough, which wasn’t very reassuring! Hopefully we’ll start to get some answers soon.

My dh's tests took so long too that we ended up paying for a lot of private tests just to speed things up. Hopefully won't be long to get his results in from then and you can go from there!

Good luck 🤞

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Natty2 · 12/06/2024 20:52

missmoosh · 12/06/2024 20:28

@Natty2 dont forget the pessaries can cause period like symptoms too! I have no idea how you are holding out, I would have been testing by now!
all the sticky bean dust to you!

I think I've just had so many times ttc where I've been a little hopeful and thought about testing but then been hit every time with af by 13dpo that I think I've just learnt not to even bother before then! I know this time could be different but we'll see.

It's nice to have the support on here though all, thank you ✨

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kalixxx · 12/06/2024 20:40

@Natty2 I’ve had the initial blood tests requested by the GP which has confirmed I’m ovulating. We dropped off my OH’s analysis yesterday, been waiting 4 months for that appointment! When we handed it in the guy said hmm that should be enough, which wasn’t very reassuring! Hopefully we’ll start to get some answers soon.

missmoosh · 12/06/2024 20:28

@Natty2 dont forget the pessaries can cause period like symptoms too! I have no idea how you are holding out, I would have been testing by now!
all the sticky bean dust to you!

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Natty2 · 12/06/2024 20:12

@missmoosh we may test on Saturday, If my period doesn't arrive before then! I think the pessaries will be holding it back, but really felt like af is coming today, usual symptoms and I'm technically 13dpo tomorrow which is my standard time for it to arrive!

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Natty2 · 12/06/2024 20:10

@kalixxx thank you 💛
I'm sorry to hear you're still on this journey, it's tough. Have you started any tests?

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kalixxx · 12/06/2024 16:41

@Natty2 I was on this thread around the start and still come back to see if it’s happened for you, keeping everything crossed for you!

We’re now 1.5 years in and I’m losing hope 🥲

missmoosh · 11/06/2024 20:39

@LucyLoopyLu good luck for Monday! Can’t believe you’re already at 12 weeks!

@Natty2 that is a very long wait for test day! Maybe have a look to see what days other clinics do for there’s and go from there if you are going to test before?

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Natty2 · 11/06/2024 20:19

Thanks all, been having a real wobble today 🥺
Otd isn't until next Tuesday 13dpt which seems longer than most clinics. We may test this weekend. TWWs are torture 😫

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LucyLoopyLu · 11/06/2024 19:48

@Natty2 hang in there lovely, it is so stressful and just remember you're doing brilliantly. When is your "official" testing day? If it helps I didn't feel any different to normal until I started with the OHSS symptoms - I don't think I would have known I was pregnant if not for that.

Thanks for the good luck! I'm 12 weeks tomorrow but scan isn't till Monday

missmoosh · 11/06/2024 19:21

@Natty2 oh bless you, maybe just try to make it until Friday/Saturday and do an early test. The result is likely to be accurate then anyway.
If its of any help, I had no symptoms at all until I was around 6/7 weeks pregnant. Then the throwing up started and never stopped! I’m really crossing my fingers for you that you have a sticky bean in there

Emz09 · 11/06/2024 18:11

@Natty2 thinking of you! I can't even imagine how you are feeling right now! I wouldn't know what to do, but do what's right for you. 🤍 sending you all the baby dust xxx

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Natty2 · 11/06/2024 18:09

Hope your 12 week scan goes well tomorrow 💛@LucyLoopyLu

I'm 6dp5dt and I dunno I feel like it hasn't worked. I know it's too early to tell and I'm far too scared to do an early test. I spent the first few days feeling hopeful but just got hit with dread yesterday. It's been 2.5 years ttc now and I feel like I've just lost all hope of it working!

No symptoms to note either just had intermittent cramping since transfer and recently feel like AF is coming. Even though it was a natural cycle I'm on the pessaries for extra luteal support so guess that might prevent it for the time being.

Hope everyone else is doing ok

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LucyLoopyLu · 06/06/2024 20:37

@Natty2 yay, embryo on board. Keeping my fingers crossed for you X X X

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Natty2 · 06/06/2024 17:28

@missmoosh thank you 🥰 felt quite surreal when I woke up this morning that the transfer actually finally happened. Can't imagine the feeling if I ever see that BFP
I think I'll try and hold out as long as I can.. but not sure how that will go only being 1 day so far 😅

Glad you're doing ok, won't be long for you now!

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missmoosh · 05/06/2024 14:01

@Natty2 ahh you have made it to transfer! I’m so happy for you, one step closer! I really hope it works out for you ☺️Will you test early or wait the full 14 days so you think?

And I am doing well thanks, think time may be standing still now lol, although I’m sure you know that feeling with all the waiting IVF entails.

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Natty2 · 05/06/2024 13:12

@missmoosh how are you getting on?
Thank you for checking in 💛
Transfer happened about an hour ago today. Really hope it works 🤞

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missmoosh · 03/06/2024 19:45

@Natty2 just wanted to check in and see how your round went?

missmoosh · 23/05/2024 08:11

@LucyLoopyLu oh that’s such amazing news, I hope your little fighter continues to grow well! And maybe chase the booking appointment, I know a few people whose were a bit later though and i think it’s just down to how busy they are.

sorry to hear you have been so unwell with it all as well. Hope you start to feel a bit better soon!

edited to add: also that sounds like such a rollercoaster of emotions, not the way you wanted to start the pregnancy at all! Keep trucking on until the 12 week scan and then allow yourself to have some joy about it all, don’t be me and go through the pregnancy riddled with anxiety, takes away so much of the happiness

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Natty2 · 23/05/2024 06:45

@LucyLoopyLu I'm so pleased your little fighter worked!

I think the last I heard you had your 6 week scan but then the other chat went really quiet and wasn't sure how you were getting on.
Fingers crossed for the rest of your pregnancy. Sorry you're still suffering with OHSS and then Covid! Hope you start feeling better soon and let us know how you get on with your next scan 🤞

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LucyLoopyLu · 22/05/2024 21:13

@Natty2 so pleased you didn't have to wait for 3 bleeds. Fingers crossed you will get your BFP soon. How are you feeling?

LucyLoopyLu · 22/05/2024 21:11

@Natty2 hi lovely, thanks for asking. I've just looked back and I haven't updated on this thread for ages.

Basically I didn't have much hope for the transfer but I didn't anticipate the emotional rollercoaster to come. In brief

  • started feeling ill. Clinic confirmed pregnant and late onset OHSS
  • 48 hours HCG tests showed very slow rising HCG (4-ish weeks). Clinic said very likely to be a chemical. Come back next week to check again
  • HCG then rose (5 weeks). Now suspected ectopic. Come back next week for ultrasound scan
  • 1st scan (6 weeks). Pregnancy in the right place, embryo the right size, heartbeat seen
Come back next week for another scan
  • 7 weeks- got COVID and really poorly. Scan pushed back a week
  • 2nd scan (8 weeks). Embryo all measuring correctly and clear heartbeat seen. Discharged to midwives

I'm still not feeling great with the OHSS, and also got headaches / nausea. Extremely tired as well.
Fingers crossed this pregnancy continues to progress. I'm waiting for my booking appointment - starting to get a bit worried they haven't given me a date yet, as I'm 9 weeks now today.

We still won't be celebrating for a while yet but pleased to be still in the running.

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