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TTC for 9 months+? Please come and join!

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 16:20

Hi! Thought I’d start a thread for those of us in the unfortunate situation of struggling with TTC and perhaps starting investigations.

I’ve been TTC DC3 for 11 months now. I have PCOS, so my typical cycle is 39 days with the odd 80 day one thrown in. Just started investigations at the GP who have sent off a fertility referral. Supposed to be getting my Day21 blood done this month but seem to be having a long cycle/ an anovulatory cycle as currently day 35 and no sign of a peak on my LH tests.

Anyone else also struggling TTC and want to support each other?

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Springcloud26 · 25/10/2026 19:00

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 18:28

Hello! Have seen you posting on the monthly threads. Sorry about your MMC. It must be so difficult. Fingers crossed for you this cycle!

Sounds like you are on a similar timeline to me with the investigations. Did your GP say anything about how long the waiting list was?

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Thank you, they said around 3 months so I’m hoping for January time. Did they give you any idea, or when you might get the appoint through?

Firsttimerugbymum · 25/10/2026 18:40

HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 18:32

Hello 😊 sorry to hear you have also been struggling. How old is your little one? Did you conceive quickly before?

I don’t understand why it’s not happening either! Conceived my two quickly, and nothing has really changed (though obviously 3 years older). The GP seemed hopeful when I went and said all the odds were in my favour… yes but most people conceive within 6 months! Hoping my 2 EMCS haven’t damaged anything 😬

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She's nearly three now. Also was a C Section baby, which makes me nervous

Did have an early miscarriage back in May, but nothing at all since and no hint of a line

Husband had a semen analysis which showed abnormal on some counts. Trialling some lifestyle changes and some new vitamins before November and if it shows abnormal again may just go to IVF as I'm already 35

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 18:32

Firsttimerugbymum · 25/10/2026 17:41

Can I join?

TTC #2 now for 10 months. Getting very fed up and confused as to why it isn't happening

Fingers crossed for us all soon!

Hello 😊 sorry to hear you have also been struggling. How old is your little one? Did you conceive quickly before?

I don’t understand why it’s not happening either! Conceived my two quickly, and nothing has really changed (though obviously 3 years older). The GP seemed hopeful when I went and said all the odds were in my favour… yes but most people conceive within 6 months! Hoping my 2 EMCS haven’t damaged anything 😬

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 18:28

Springcloud26 · 25/10/2026 17:40

Hi, I’ll join too! Been trying for my first since January with one early MMC in July. Currently 1DPO on my 2nd cycle since. Turning 40 next year and starting to worry so have asked for a referral, and I’m also getting the Day 21 bloods done this cycle, just need to try and book a slot.

Hello! Have seen you posting on the monthly threads. Sorry about your MMC. It must be so difficult. Fingers crossed for you this cycle!

Sounds like you are on a similar timeline to me with the investigations. Did your GP say anything about how long the waiting list was?

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HelloDarknessmyoldfrenemy · 25/10/2026 18:24

GreenApple121 · 25/10/2026 17:33

HI! May I join?
also been TTC for about a year now or just over with an early MMC during that period.
trying for DC2. It’s been hard at times, but now I feel I’m in a bit in a mind frame of if it happens then great and if not I’ll accept it. I’ve had investigations like bloods and scan and all seems ok.
Best of luck with your investigations, hope all is ok or you get some helpful answers!

Hello! And welcome to the club. Sorry about your MMC, that must have been so hard. Glad your investigations have come back ok.

It’s tricky, I go through weeks of feeling ok about it and then weeks of feeling awful. Feels rubbish at the moment which lead me to start the thread.

Not sure what the NHS can even offer as it’s not my first but hoping for ovulation induction medication. My GP seemed to think it was a very long waiting list though 😬

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Firsttimerugbymum · 25/10/2026 17:41

Can I join?

TTC #2 now for 10 months. Getting very fed up and confused as to why it isn't happening

Fingers crossed for us all soon!

Springcloud26 · 25/10/2026 17:40

Hi, I’ll join too! Been trying for my first since January with one early MMC in July. Currently 1DPO on my 2nd cycle since. Turning 40 next year and starting to worry so have asked for a referral, and I’m also getting the Day 21 bloods done this cycle, just need to try and book a slot.

GreenApple121 · 25/10/2026 17:33

HI! May I join?
also been TTC for about a year now or just over with an early MMC during that period.
trying for DC2. It’s been hard at times, but now I feel I’m in a bit in a mind frame of if it happens then great and if not I’ll accept it. I’ve had investigations like bloods and scan and all seems ok.
Best of luck with your investigations, hope all is ok or you get some helpful answers!