2023 TTC 35+ Part 6

Urgh decided stupidly to do a pregnancy test after 9/10dpo and of course if was negative. I didn't waste one of my FRER ones at least, just used a boots strip at least.

Why does time pass so slow during TWW?

@worldwidetravel2017 I can see how my post said "don't worry about thyroid" which can obviously be misconstrued. I really meant don't worry about only getting it checked by the NHS because the results are reliable. It does not require a private provider.

@FigandHoney definitely looks positive! Good luck

@worldwidetravel2017 the thyroid test is a standard and important NHS test. TSH is tested in the first instance and is usually a reliable marker of thyroid function. However if it is abnormal, the NHS laboratory will check free T4. It's not an unreasonable test for an NHS GP to request for a patient who is TTC.

Those that have had miscarriages are advised by tommys to get thyroid checked

@H0pefull I agree. Your GP fobbed you off incorrectly. I got sent for blood tests last time after 1 year of trying. And this time I requested blood tests right at the start of our journey and am booked in for some.

So just took another opk and pretty sure this is peak now. Eventhough premom says it's 0.91

@H0pefull you haven't got it wrong. I see no reason why you can't get all the bloods done now. Hertility is fine but for all the bloods you can get on the NHS, you're essentially paying £150 for AMH and possibly DHEA and AMH will be tested for in the fertility clinic. Don't worry too much about thyroid, it is correct that only TSH is requested but if that's abnormal, the NHS laboratory will test for free T4. Hope you get to speak to the female GP.

Thanks so much @Sp2025 that's really useful. I will let him know & he can ring for this on Monday while I ring for bloods. I'm sure he'll be thrilled 😅

My husband and I are at different GPs also. He just rang up and asked for a SA and they booked him in for one. When you finally have your gynae app, they will have looked at yours and your partners results so they will already have an idea of what's going on and then discuss next steps. It just saves so much time

@Supertrooper101 oh heck I had no idea about that! Even more frustrating now that these tests weren't offered in my initial GP appointment. Thank you so much for that info, it's really helpful. You're absolutely right I would hate to finally get a gynae appointment to then be told we don't have the right test on file. I will definitely push for this on Monday.

My partner & I are at different GP surgeries, do you know if the sperm analysis is something he can ring up and request? Sorry for all the questions, this side of it is all so new to me. You've been a great help x

@H0pefull you didnt get it wrong. I was told last year by the drs that the gyne clinic wont eccept new patiants unless the female has day 2 day 21 and prolactin results on file and the male the sperm analysis. Are you able to change drs? Last thing you want is to get your gyne appointment for them to then say, no,we cant see you until this that and the other and refer you back to your drs. Its on the the nhs website too,so if needs be, print it off, make a random appointment and take it with you and just stand your ground until you are heard x

I spoke to a female gp registrar
Monday - v v empathetic & sympathetic

As sexist as it sounds - often female medics get it more

Superdrug you can pay 40 gbp for progesterone test - do it 4 days after ovulation

Also @H0pefull if you havent had full blood count in last 6 months - request that

Thank you

Honestly - use hertility health if you havent already - 150 gbp v well spent

Also - thyroid wise nhs only looked at tsh
This month

Whereas 65 gbp tp boots online dr - they looked at t4 too...

Health = wealth

@SnookyPook feeling the same, completely unimpressed! Hopefully it doesn't come to that for you, but good to know you have a plan just incase!

Ahh that is such mixed feelings for you! When are you expecting your latest blood tests?

@H0pefull I was similarly fobbed off by my GP - have been really unimpressed by them actually. Ended up bypassing them now and am just under the EPU and, if this does end in loss, they will refer me directly to fertility clinic without having to involve GP which I'm happy about.

So... Still awaiting latest blood tests. But have missed scan clinic today anyway so will be Monday at the earliest... My original due date from my MMC..!! Couldn't write it eh? 🙃😌

Thanks @Sp2025 , reassuring to know I hadn't got things wrong! The bloods aren't even done at my actual GP surgery anymore it's all at the hospital so they just need to print me the form, so frustrating.
I will try my best to get in with a female GP on Monday and see if that makes a difference x

That doesn't sound right, before my GP had even put me on the gynae waiting list he ordered me blood tests so that when I got seen by the hospital they would have results ready. He had also referred me for a scan separate to the gynae referral. I would try a different GP

Rang my GP this morning as I am CD2 so thought it would put me in a good position to arrange some blood tests this cycle to potentially confirm ovulation / rule out a few other things while i am on the gynaecology wait list at the hospital.
Couldn't get in with a female GP (unsure if i would have got the same answer) but was told they don't offer those types of blood tests, and if i want those kind of results i need to either wait until gynaecology can see me, or pay to have them done privately.
Came off the phone feeling really irritated, I may have got it wrong but I have a few friends and family members that have been offered these types of blood tests as a first port of call before they even get their referral. Going to look into the costs of having some blood tests done privately, but so frustrating my GP surgery just don't seem to be bothered at all. Rant over lol sorry ladies, hope everyone else is doing ok today.

Sorry to hear about your bad reaction to your CT @worldwidetravel2017 , hope you are doing better!

@FigandHoney that would be counted as a positive Opk for me, I would be trying to dtd. We have never been able to keep up dtd every day for more than a couple of days … I agree it becomes mechanical and all about the male getting to the finish line. Not much fun for me. So every other day around the fertile week including at least the day I get a positive OPK and if possible the day after that is what I aim for. Usually manage O-1/O-2 and O day.

Awaitimg my ct scan results - i have abnormal ca125 - they dunno why - - - theyve ruled out ovarian cancer , bowel cancer & stomach cancer..

Aslong as ct scan doesnt show anything ' bad bad - we are guna try in nov

I turn 37 in dec - - - i worry about my ageeee

Spent my last bday crying - lol - but hadnt started trying then but already worried re age

Thank you @worldwidetravel2017 . Hopefully you'll be joining me soon

Fingers & toes crossed for you :)

Good thank you @worldwidetravel2017.I'll be hitting 5 weeks this weekend so hoping that will get me past a CP risk 🤞🏻 and then I'll register with my midwife on Monday hopefully.