Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 3!!

Just updated list as AF began today ... was so positive this month as 3 days ago I thought AF began, but so light - spotting I guess - gave in and took a test as not had that happen before (an early response one), got a BFN, yet nothing until today! Not had a miscarriage before, so am pleased I know it is not likely to be that. So scared of early menopause for some reason.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD112
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD106
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD70
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD40
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD36
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 34
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD31
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD31
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 30
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD25
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD25
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD23
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD22
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD16
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD16
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD13
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD12
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD10
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 2, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD1
Keziah TTC#1, cycle25, CBFM cycle 13, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 1

Storm hope that helps you, sounds a really positive step to take.

Morning all, i have updated the stats for today and plonked myself at the bottom of the pile - AF got me today so its time to start again. I am definately setting that M button for 3pm today though - will just make sure i hold on from about 11 am till 3 pm every day that i am testing - feel alot more confident about getting a high that way too.

Emmylou I tend to count like yo - assume the following day is ovulation and then the day after as CD1 although there are some people that count the day after a high as CD1 - hopefully someone else will tell you what they do as well. I had a stupidly long cycle last month after oving on CD 23 - your body will probably make up for a later ovulation that way rather than you having a short leutal phase i think.

Harry glad to hear you are resting up!

Storm sounds like its something that both you and your DH could benefit from together, i really hope it helps you out as i am :( to hear that you are struggling, normal im sure but still very hard on you both.

essence hope your busy weekend went well!

Row good luck!

Sorry if i missed anyone else out - hope everyone has had a good bank holiday though :)

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD112
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD106
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD70
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD40
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD36
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 34
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD31
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD31
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 30
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 30
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD25
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD25
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD23
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD22
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD16
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD16
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD13
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD12
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD10
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 2, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD1

Hi ladies,

All this resting is taking it out of me The doctor has also banned sex - dp not happy

Storm I really feel for you and hope that the counselling helps.

Hope you're all enjoying the bank holiday weekend x

Hello all!
Hope you're all having a good bank hliday weekend!
We've still got inlaws here until Tuesday morning. Tomorrow my parents are coming over for a bbq too - hope the rain stays away!
Then next week I have the week off work. Our new kitchen units are being fitted in our extension and next weekend is my brother's wedding.

All v exciting but far too busy!

Storm - I really hope the counselling helps. What you've been through is unthinkably hard and painful. I'm sure it will be the start of a new phase for you.

row - fingers crossed! That timing sounds v good :)

rosie - sorry this doesn't seem to be your month. Your plan for 3pm testing makes sense.

Harry - that must have been so scary but I'm relieved that things are ok. Take it easy and make the most of resting.

Hello ljg, Lychees and anyone else around

Just updated the stats, my CD is wrong by a day:

Today's stats:Sat 28/8

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD110
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD104
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD68
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD38
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD34
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 32
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD29
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD29
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 28
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD28
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 28
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD23
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD23
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD21
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD20
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD14
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD14
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD11
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD10
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD8

storm you have my utmost sympathies, that sounds so incredibly hard and also unfair. It's no surprise that you are finding it hard to move on. I hope counselling really helps you.

lychees chilling sounds wonderful and you won't be stuck in traffic.

We're are off to see the hubbie's friend in Stratford Upon Avon. Hoping the weather holds out so we can sit by the river and chill a bit. It's going to rain all weekend isn't it?

Just updated the stats, my CD is wrong by a day:

Today's stats: Fri 27/8

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD109
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD103
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD67
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD37
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD33
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 31
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD28
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD28
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 27
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD27
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 27
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD22
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD22
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD20
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD19
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD13
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD13
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD10
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD8
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD7

Afternoon All!

Harry sorry that you had a scare but glad that all is well. Do as the DR's say and it'll be fine. Wishing you an incident-free reaminder of your pregnancy.

Storm it's good to talk through your feelings with someone trained to really listen.

Good luck, Row for this month.

Does anyone have anything nice planned over the bank holiday weekend?

We are shopping for carpet to cover up the paint splodges on the floorboards in our front room [not very glamourous but quite exciting]. Otherwise, we are just chilling out on our own, which we haven't done in a while.

Today's stats: Fri 27/8

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD109
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD103
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD67
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD37
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD33
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 31
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD28
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD28
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 27
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD27
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 27
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD22
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD22
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD20
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD20
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD13
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD13
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD10
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD8
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD7

GRADUATES

Harry2007 BFP 01/08/10
Vnewmummy BFP 19/08/10

Harry what a shock and a worry that must have been for you, so glad all is well with Baby. Like Row said get them feet up and do nothing means do NOTHING. I have my fingers crossed for you that a week of bedrest sorts it all out.

Row got my first counselling session on 7/9 so really hoping that it helps. DP seems to be coping really well and is finally moving on but I kinda feel like I'm being left behind. Feel terribly guilty for terminating at 15wks due to fatal nueral tube disorder. Have struggled more these past few weeks than I did when it all happened. I'm sure that counselling will help - have to be positive .

How is everyone else???

XXX

Timings sound good to me row fingers crossed for you xxx

Hi all you lovely ladies,

essence we had that problem last week, house full of family right at the wrong time, it does make it harder, good luck!

storm I'm not sure what happened to you with your last pregnancy as I'm new here, but if you need to talk about something then counselling sounds like a great idea. Sometimes it's hard to move on and maybe lifting that weight off your mind will really help with the TTC.

harry - how scary, feet up and make your partner run around after you. Great that the baby all looks good though.

So I got a peak on CD17 and CD18, the lines were really dark on the stick as well. BD on CD17 but by CD18 we were really far too tired to do it again so didn't do it that night, now I'm obsessing that I ovulated on CD19 or something and I've missed my chance. :) I've given up booze this month as I've read it can mess up your hormones and I think it is having a difference. Last 2 months I've not really got a dark line on ovulation tests and I got a nice dark one 2 days running on them (I like to double check and I have loads of internet cheapies left over). So fingers crossed!

Hi Ladies,

Seems as though a few of you are finally getting somewhere with diagnosis/treatment. Good luck to you all x

Well I started to bleed on Wednesday night and it was absolutely terrifying. Went straight to A&E where they couldn't scan me because, wait for it, it was night time! There wasn't a single qualified person in the entire hospital who could scan me. Had to go back yesterday for a scan (that's one every week since week 5 now) and thank God, baby is fine and is growing normally - a centimetre long now! I'm exhausted with all the worrying. I really did think I was losing my second baby in 5 months.

Soooooooooo relieved! I'm on bed rest now as it's my cervix that's bleeding. I think I can manage staying in bed watching tv for a week

Morning :) I havent posted in a week or so so lots of catching up to do.

CBFM didnt work out for me this month as it didnt give me a single peak :( I had highs from day 6 right through to day 25 (hmm) I know i ov'ed though as had a positive opk midcycle and my temps (i have started charting this month in tandem with my monitor) have stayed higher since the positive opk. I am going to set the M button for three in the afternoon next cycle as i have short surges and they seem to always show in the late afternoon - will just have to hold from lunchtime onwards for a few hours, maybe that will work out better for the CBFM and it will see my surge?

CD27 here and not a sniff of a BFP, i have been testing so its not looking like my month i dont think.

Boba so glad you got a diagnosis, at least you can get started on treatment. My DD (18) was diagnosed a few months ago after a scan and bloods (she has NO periods at all) and its comforting to see that the NHS will do lots to help ladies with PCOS to concieve when they are ready. Fingers crossed that it happens nice and quickly for you now.

Vnewmummy glad you are taking it easy, i know this is the worst bit but hang in there, you will be 12 weeks before you know it - are you going to ask the GP for an early scan when you go?

Hi Folksy! Welcome :)

Choccie SO glad you have your appt now :) Looks like the talking to did the trick, its funny how sometimes a stern word can get things moving isnt it?

Sorry if ive missed anyone else out and i hope everyone is doing ok.

Sorry Lychees we must have posted at the same time.

XX

Just thought I'd wish everyone who has an appointment with docs for whatever reason, the best of luck.

Boba sounds promising now that you have a diagnosis. I have my fingers corssed that you are a step closer to that long awaited BFP hun.

Hello everbody else, hope you are well.

Well, no news my end still. But I have made a decision to take some counselling. I feel like after everyhting that happened with my first PG its now time to talk to someone and get things into perspective. Just think it will take the pressure off a bit it i do so. Managed to get 5 sessions for free through work so they should start in a week or 2. MAy even find out about acupuncture in my area as been suffering really badly with migrains lately and I'm reluctant to take the prescribed meds the doc gave me as we are TTC.

Speak to you all soon.

Today's stats: Thurs

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD108
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD102
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD66
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD36
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD32
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 30
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD27
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD27
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 26
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD26
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 26
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD21
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD21
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD19
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD19
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD12
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD12
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD9
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD7
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD6

GRADUATES

Harry2007 BFP 01/08/10
Vnewmummy BFP 19/08/10

Today's stats: Thur

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD108
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD102
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD66
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 5, age 33, UCL 32, CD36
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD32
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 30
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 12; CBFM cycle 6; age 33; ucl 25; CD27
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD27
Keziah TTC#1, cycle24, CBFM cycle 12, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 26
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 1, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD26
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 26
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD21
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD20
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD19
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD19
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD12
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD12
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD9
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD8
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD6

GRADUATES

Harry2007 BFP 01/08/10
Vnewmummy BFP 19/08/10

Hello you chatty lot!

Lychees - hope your appointment goes well

Boba - great that you have a diagnosis and can move on positively and nearer to that BFP! (FX for you!)
Pleased that you're staying with us too!

Angel - great to hear form you and do keep updating us. It encourages me to hear from the graduates that it can happen!

vnewmummy - same goes for you too! Hope your appointment goes well. I bet Tues seems a long time off but take each day at a time and it will be here soon enough!

Folkesy - welcome!

Not much to report here. Just coming up to highs and peaks (hopefully!) but not sure how easy SWI will be as inlaws staying at the moment!

Hello Keziah, choccie, Storm, row, emmylou and everyone else!

Only a quick one from me today as I have lots of chores to do but just wanted to say, Boba, I'm really pleased that you have a diagnosis and treatment planned. It's great to know that something is being done.

I don't have my appointment until next Tuesday so will probably have nothing to report until after then but will pop in before then to catch up.

Welcome to the thread, Folksey.

Hi Everyone Else!

Angel lovely to keep hearing from you hon.

Im doing ok just a bit scared things will go wrong. Im resting as much as I can at this stage and have made an apt to see doc next Tuesday.

xx

boba - great you have a diagnosis, now you can start to tackle it. I think Metformin is used when there is a insulin problem and clomid more when there isn't, but I'm sure more expert women can put me straight on that. The thing with both is that they are usually very good to get you ovulating, and that is usually the hardest bit. I also started with the disappearing periods as a teenager but also went on the pill after the doc had a look and that masked the symptoms and I completely forgot all about it.

Boba, great news that you now have a diagnosis with a treatment plan - all sounds very positive now that you finally got to the bottom of the issue.

keziah - thanks for your post - I cant believe how quickly the time has flown.

I know i shouldnt post on this anymore but I cant help myself keeping track of how you all are. Being on this kept me going.

I can honestly say the support on this forum is amazing and I look forward to hearing more exciting news for everyone.

Hope harry and vnewmummy are doing well. Will look forward to hearing about their pregnancies progressing.

hugs and fx to all xx

Thanks ladies, for the replies

boba So glad things went well for you. I saw Dr Duncan after my last MC. It was a suspected ectopic and through the scans they found a large fibroid - he offered me an HSG to find out more about the fibroid and I thought he was a really good guy. Spent a decent amount of time talking to me about what I went through. I wish more were like him. My next appointment is with him again, so I'm VERY pleased and relieved about that.

My issue with waiting lists is not really ERI related. DH and I have had a much harder time with our GPs blocking access to anything and we get no support or explanations from them. However, what happened with DH when he phoned ERI is he tried to explain we'd been on the list since early June and still hadn't even received a letter, but the 'admin lady' cut him off and apparently went on about "There is a list you know!", as if he was trying to jump the queue and we aren't those kind of people. He was very annoyed at that. But I think that's admin at the NHS generally - well - in my experience with my GP it certainly is.

boba What were your PCOS symptoms?

keziah I had to go for a bunch of tests in advance of the clinic appointment, and DH had to do SA as well, so I hope I've now had most of the blood work done. I also had an AMH test done privately so will take those with me. The big thing with my tests is I have no idea what they mean: GP refused to explain DH or my results to me, saying they are 'generalists' and can't comment on this area of things.

I know for a fact I won't get IVF on the NHS. With waiting lists factored in, I'll be too old when my turn comes around.

My big worry is I 'spot' for a few days before my cycle starts which I've read is not normal, and last cycle I spotted from 6DPO right until the end. So I hope to get answers there. I also don't produce very much EWCM, which worries me too. And DH's sperm results (by google searches for info) aren't brilliant, and I have a fibroid, and my age, and the fact I have had two MCs ... So it isn't that either of us have a single devastating issue; its more that there seem to be lots of small possible issues. So I am thinking, given my age, we maybe need a bit of a head start, hence me asking vnewmummy about IUI.

vnewmummy - thanks for the detail. No such thing as TMI as far as I am concerned! I am really thinking now that it might be something we try.