September TTC thread 💛

Ooh just got my appointment for the infertility clinic through! Best birthday present 🙌🏻

Thank you lovely. I’m very nervous given my age.. I’d just be thankful for one successful pregnancy at this stage 😢

Hi all! Can I join too?

I'm on month 6 of TTC #2 (but only 3rd cycle as I sadly had a MMC of twins on cycle 2, then had 3 rounds of failed medical management before finally having surgery in August).

I also had an early loss at 5.5 weeks on cycle 2 of TTC #1, then conceived my daughter 2 months later.

So sorry to hear of your news @Iris2024 . My ovulation was a couple of days delayed after my 5.5 week loss, and we decided to try again that cycle.

I'm 1dpo today according to ovulation strips, but I'm not holding out too much hope as we could only dtd twice as I was advised to wait for time after the surgery

Yeah of course! It was with Plan Your Baby, it was £125, he went through my previous tests results, arranged another ultrasound (I’d have them previously but not for fertility purposes), and suggested 3 months progesterone to start based on my previous progesterone results. I know that if you use Proov sticks, you can book a consultation to discuss those results and I believe if those tests were low you could get progesterone. You just book a zoom appt online, was really easy and I booked for a couple of days in advance so no waiting.
I didn’t go back to them as then got my NHS appt through - but would be tempted as they said progesterone from positive test and I don’t think NHS doctor will.
The progesterone prescription wasn’t the cheapest, I can’t remember exactly how much, maybe £90 for 3 cycles? Which I actually used for 4 cycles as stopped when I got a BFN at 12DPO so had leftovers.

@Muddysocks1do you mind me asking how much roughly that private consultation with the progesterone was? Just for an idea of what we would be looking at privately. Did they suggest what you could try after?
I'm sad for you that a work colleague is pregnant. It really does feel like a punch in the stomach. This journey is really heartbreaking and unless you have been through it you will never understand xx

Hi!

I had some labs done yesterday.

My cholesterol levels are above normal. :-(

My AMH is at 2.21ng/mL. Seems OK I guess. Will meet with obgyn on Thursday to discuss further.

So far no period, no pain, no discharge, no high bbt, no ovulation strip tests positive.
I guess am still on amenorrhea/anovulation.

That said I had bleeding on Feb 13 and July 21st for a few days. Period or chemical pregnancy?

Tested again today and a BFN so must have been a dye run on Sunday. AF due today (11 DPO) and have some cramps, although did get a tiny feeling of nausea but I think I'm out. Trying to hold out but it's tough work.

That’s positive! Glad things are moving forwards for you ☺️

@Iris2024 so sorry to hear.
Be strong and follow your heart, one step at a time. Your baby will come!

So I had my GP appt, they’re referring me for blood tests, swabs and an ultrasound as part of a referral to fertility support. They’ve asked my partner to get checked out too. It’s giving me hope.

Yeah I totally get that! I had a private consultation which led to 3 months of progesterone whilst waiting. Tbf that didn’t work but I was glad to have something to try. I don’t have to wait too long for fertility clinic appt which was a relief. Start it on CD2 so just waiting for period to start 🤞🏻

found out a work colleague is pregnant this morning. Feels like a punch in the gut even though what’s happening for someone else has no impact on what’s happening for me!

So sorry to hear that, what rubbish timing. Hopefully having your family around will be a good distraction. Life is so fair sometimes 🙁 Hugs X

@Muddysocks1i just pray it's a bit squiffy for a couple of cycles and goes back to normal but something is telling me there is more to it. I have already had internal ultrasound. I was just at the end of my period when it was done. She said everything looked fine. I spoke to OH this morning as just been so tearful..I said if the NHS fertility appointment can't offer us anything or there is a long wait for any kind of treatment/tests I want us to book a private consultation. I'm so done with waiting, it's getting me down. I'm sure you feel the same.when are you starting ovulation induction? You just feel better to be doing something. Hopefully this will work! Xx

Life is unfair and cruel at times. I can’t believe it. Last time was pregnant I have my daughter here to show for it. I’m off today thankfully and have family visiting today and tonight. Not that I feel like celebrating. Hopefully we get our positive story my love ❤️

Thanks @Muddysocks1 x

Hope your gp appt goes well ☺️

@Iris2024 oh no I’m sorry 😖 life is so unfair and cruel on your birthday. Will wish you HBD and hope you have something to bring a smile during the day. Are you working today? If so I would absolutely have the day off and just take it easy

I think mine was 8 days one month then weirdly 13 the next (at the time it was usually 11 day luteal phase). So not quite as early, but still 3 days early for me. Hmm maybe not stress then!

I’m going to be doing ovulation induction as mg progesterone is always borderline ok but not great. I had a day 14 scan with immature egg just before ovulation. Have you had any scans yet? Worth asking about that on the call if not?

Yeah have been taking folic acid, vitamin D and DHA for around a year and have a pretty healthy diet anyway so there’s not really a reason my levels should be as low as they are 🙈 X

If it’s any consultation @ChaE05 i had a random 9 days luteal phase in February and it levelled out to normal and i obviously caught pregnant this month.

@Mash0917yes seems to be a full on bleed right now. Although no cramping or the usual heaviness and ache between legs etc. Maybe that is to come. Honestly I can't believe it. SO short. Never in my life has this happened. I just want answers. Before I had the hope that all my tests were fine and it was just taking us a bit longer. My cycles were normal. Now that this has happened...If this is to happen every month, I literally have no chance of getting pregnant. 😪

@Muddysocks1sorry to hear you are spotting and also not feeling great 😞 completely agree about social media. I'm wondering if I would feel so bad if it wasn't around. It's constantly in your face isn't it?? But at the same time...i follow alot of people with the same struggles as us, so also makes you feel less alone.

Um, I mean you could say I'm having a mote stressful period of life. I've gone back to work first time since my son and the last 3 weeks I've had to do a course with lots of exams etc. Which yeah I guess sounds stressful lol but I've really enjoyed it, we have a nice group. So I don't feel like I have been stressed? I just feel this isn't the reason. To go from 11 day luteal phase to 5?!
How did yours differ?
I've obviously been goggling like mad and reading alot about taking progesterone to lengthen it? And ovulation induction. Just feel so impatient for my phone call now xx

Hey, I’m on cycle 7. I am CD12. DH is travelling for work and back tomorrow night so I’m hoping we can dtd again soon. I’m trialling dtd more often this month. Have a GP appt today to discuss fertility issues and feeling nervous about it.

@Iris2024oh this is just so cruel 😢 I'm really sorry. I'm wishing you a Happy Birthday and really hope you can have a lovely day with your family celebrating YOU. These times in life hurt so much but sometimes we really have to focus on how blessed we are. I know you will feel that with your daughter. We will get there one day...just have to stay positive 🥰

It will all make sense. I lost my very 1st pregnancy before my daughter was born. It makes sense now, although the pain is still there. Hope you have a loved birthday with your family today.

Thank you for your kind words ❤️ it’s hard to understand but I guess when we do have another and they’re here and they’re them it will make sense.