Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 5!!

[boba82]

Ladies from Vol4 - welcome to our new home.

storm i just saw your post. try not to worry too much (i know i know, pointless thing to say) thats not a huge measurement by any means; i remember googling around loads of forums when i was in a similar situation, its only when the nuchal fold is massive (like over 4mm) that the prognosis doesnt look good; all sorts of things can affect the hormone levels as well (i remember reading one thread where the lady wasa given a 1 in 80 chance of downs then admitted she still has a cigarette every day or two and that halved the risk to 1 in 160 just because of the known effects of smoking on PAPP-A something I'd never heard of); im really convinced that what you are seeing is just a product of statistics not always taking into account the full set of variables - SO many things affect those hormone levels. and having gone through the worst case scenario i would be very hesitant to say this if i didnt truly believe it. I am thinking of you and doing the non believers equivalent of prayer!

Today's stats:

In School
wantbaby TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM cycle 6, age 38, UCL 30, CD49
Twowoulddo TTC#2, Cycle #6, CBFM cycle 1?, Aged 31, UCL 31, CD44
Littlefan TTC#1, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 3 , age 31, UCL 32-38, CD39
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle #12, CBFM Cycle 6, age 38, UCL 29-35, CD36
Fr00tbat TTC#1, Cycle 6, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 30-38 (av 34), CD36
Boba82 TTC#1 Cycle #19, CBFM cycle 6, age 28, UCL 30 (FX), CD35
Ses TTC#2, cycle #6, CBFM cycle 8, age 37, UCL 28-30, CD29
CrazyAlien TTC#1, Cycle #6 CBFM Cycle 2 age 28 UCL 31-35??! CD17
Lychees TTC#2, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 11, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD14
PinkCustard TTC#2, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 34, UCL 30-32, CD13
Arabella36 TTC#2, Cycle #1, CBFM Cycle 4, Age34, UCL29, CD13
Keziah TTC#1, Cycle #29, CBFM Cycle 17, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD12
ZebedeetheZebra TTC#2, age 43, UCL TMI!, CD10
KnackeredCow TTC#1, Cycle #16, CBFM Cycle 5, age 31, UCL 29, CD10
Roastie TTC#1, Cycle #23, CBFM Cycle 2, age 32, UCL 29, CD4

The Dog Ate My Homework
Michelle2222 TTC#2, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL?, CD69
Birdietimesthree TTC#1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle 2, age 36, UCL 24-25, CD62
IzzyWizzyletsgetbusy TTC#3 Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 4, age 34, UCL 26-30 CD63
Missyraines TTC#1, Cycle #13, CBFM Cycle 8, age 33, UCL 32, CD54
Sufferingbabyfever TTC#1, Cycle #4, CBFM Cycle 1, age 27, UCL 28 , CD53

Playing Truant
EmmaC29 TTC#1, Cycle #11, CBFM Cycle 1, age 29, UCL 26-29, CD83
Starlet22 TTC#1, Cycle #15, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 25, CD75

Graduates
Emmylou30 BFP 22/10/10
MissLolita BFP 30/10/20
Notnearly BFP 6/11/10
StormBird BFM 10/11/10
AnytimeNow BFP 20/11/10
IloveKittyElise BFP 30/12/10

Storm Try not to worry, keep positive xx

IT seems there is no peak for me this month :( last months was CD15, does it change alot each month? I know that us women don't ovulate each month...

Once ERTD gets here I will be on my 7th cycle and to be honest getting worried now. I have AMH blood test results on their way, telephone appointment tomorrow lunchtime ...dreading the results.

Sorry for the me, me, me post but getting sad now. Also had a job but ex head sent a bad reference so have a meeting in an hour at my 'new' school to discuss it and see what the outcome is. Really need this job as going insane at home alone (well with dog lol) and also need to move house !

x

God there's a LOT to catch up on!

Thanks for all your support, really helps.

Lychees Good luck with the IUI if it comes to it hun. Clomid has worked so far in that I have ovulated but no BFP yet

Keziah hugs to you hun, hear hear on the Karma U-turn for you. x

Arabella not sure but I think it can go straight from lows to peaks. Let us know how it goes.

KC I know that feeling! I was told 12 week wait for HSG & managed to get cancellation within 3 weeks so FX it'll be the same for you. Try & not worry too much re results, hopefully you'll be fine & clear!

Pink That's disappointing news but they really need to compare a couple of results. Our GP told DH his 2 SA showed low counts and poor morphology but when we went to FC the consultant said they were fine as GP refrencing old data from WHO. So tell your DH not to lose heart just yet. Men are VERY sensitive abouth the SA though aren't they?!

Storm I'm so sorry you've had this worrying news. Odds are in your favour but I know you must be so worried. Good luck with your further tests & really hope everything works out well for you. x x x

Fr00tbat sorry AF got you, think she'll get me by the end of the day, the BITCH! x

Hope everyone else doing ok?

crazyalien sorry you're feeling low, it's hard isn't it? Hopefully your interview will go ok, that was a bit mean of your old boss.

What does ERTD and AMH stand for?

CrazyAlien I really empathise with you. I'm at home alone with the dog at the moment and it's driving me up the wall. Looking for work but have now been turned down 3 times at final stage for somebody more experienced. Losing the will to live and confidence as I just can't seem to nail final interview.

Do you know what your reference said? It's interesting that they sent a bad reference. Most employers these days won't give personal references because they are too worried about getting sued for loss of earnings if you challenge it and the reference is found to be unjustified.

What sort of dog have you got? I've got a labrador.

ERTD- evil red tide of doom lol
AMH - a hormone blood test thingy which claims to be able to measure the size of the pool of growing follicles as that is where the AMH hormone is released

Knackered I have a german shepherd-collie cross :D
She is the best, we got her from the Dogs Trust.

Sitting at home is pants especially with no job! I know exactly how you feel, it has only been a few days but already feel myself getting depressed and I always seem to think to much into things and have to find something to worry about! Tis not healthy!

right best go as need to be in that car in 5 mins!

will update as soon as I am back , presuming that if I am able to take the job that they dont hold onto me to meet the kiddies etc as hadnt planned for that lol

x

Aaaah crazy makes sense now! At least the bloods'll give you an indication of what's going on. Best of luck with job. x

Thanks for the well wishes again

Hello....me again,

Just got home from the Hospital. I shall not sugar coat it, it is definately something that has been put on the list of things I'd rather not have to go through again, it was slightly painful but more uncomfortable than anything. The instruments they use look like something from the dark ages.

The plus point was that it was over in 10 minutes and the consultant was v. happy with how the procedure went and said that he got a good sample of the placenta. The midwife showed me the sample a little later on and I was quite surprised that it was like a little transparent frond - not what I expected.

Anyway, they kept us hanging around for a little while after to make sure I was OK and I also had to have an anti-D injection as I am Rhesus Negative.

I'm home now and feel relatively OK. Sligtly achy tummy from all prodding and poking from both today and yesterday. I'm trying to just rest now as I am very aware of how crucial the next 72hrs is meant to be.

The results should be available by Tuesday or Wednesday at the latest. I'm trying not to think about it - just so glad today is over!

Hope you are all ok. Good luck with the job Crazy and thanks for the reassurance kitty

XXX

Hi storm glad it's all over with for the moment for you. Rest up & try not worry too much over the weekend. Really hoping for the best for you. FX hun. x x x x

Storm, I'm so sorry that this has happened after all you've already been through but I am keeping my fingers-crossed that the CVS results are good.

CrazyAlien, I thought it was illegal to give a bad reference. Good luck with the job though.

Boba it's good that the Clomid is working though, hun. Hopefully the BFP will follow soon.

I had my second scan today, the follicle measured 15.8mm so still not big enough for IUI but there is a second follicle growing at 12mm. Anyway, the upshot is, I have another scan booked on Monday with instructions to phone the clinic if I get my peak before then.

Keep growing Lychees! x

all ok job wise!! didnt take them long to realise it was a malicious act by my old head!

storm fingers crossed!

Thinking of you Storm I am sure the result will be fine

Lychees very exciting that you are so close to IUI.

Boba Hope you're OK. Thanks for words on HSG. Am phoning every few hours at the moment. No cancellations as yet, but they've told me to keep on trying for now. FX persistence pays off.

CrazyAlien I love German Shepherds and Collies. My lab plays with a German Shepherd in the park every morning. They just go nuts together, it's really cute to watch. Hope the meeting went OK?

Hi folks,

I hope you don't mind adding me on after my dipping in at the start of the month? Been lurking but seem to have missed so much on here after the madness of Christmas! My heart goes out to you Storm and I have everything crossed.

Details are as follows:
TTC#2, Cycle#6, CBFM Cycle 1, age 38, UCL 29-31, CD1(tomorrow)

Conceived DD no problem but I guess a few years are making all the difference to my ability to get pregnant. Been TTC since August and starting to get a bit concerned now. Also, experienced a tiny amount of spotting last week which has me a bit worried- has anyone had this? Had hoped it might be implantation bleeding and got hopes up YET again but . Trouble is, missed Smear test for ages what with being preg then moving house..

Hi - not back read much but just wanted to say Crazy Alien - are you in a union? If so, could you ask your school rep to go in to support you, so that everything is official and if you think it would help? For some it may be worse, but other places it is helpful as prevents illegal things happening....

do you have a contract? Is it permanent in this new job, or not? Could you ask them to observe you in this new job, to give you a trial as it were if they were concerned and prove how good and reliable you are, etc?

All teh best xxx

Clockspotter - why not get a smear done, just to reassure you and if one is due.

Can understand your frustration at ttc, I am on year 3 now of ttc#1 - so fed up! Hope it not so long for anyone else on this thread!

sorry Crazy - ignore my post. Great news

KC - being at home sounds horrible. Housework is not fun full-time etc!! I only had to experience that once, it was enough!

Do you feel like doing a short course in the day in something interesting or new just to use your brain? That is what I did, it helped to have a focus etc... Or do volunteer work, I did 2 afternoons to stop myself getting into an unhealth cycle of sleeping, snacking, tv, vegetating etc...

Hi all,

Thanks for info Keziah I've started DH on zinc and a multivitamin but will investigate the supplement you mentioned. It's good to hear that your DH's swimmers improved. Our prob seems to be with motility, he's got 27%-ish motility and current WHO levels are set as 40% being normal. Like you say though, this is just from one result, he's having another next week which should give a clearer picture.

Hope you're feeling ok Storm, am keeping everything crossed for you (apart from my legs as heading into Peak territory).

Welcome Clockspotter try not to get concerned just yet, 6 months really isn't all that long (although I know it feels like it at the time).

Best dash, Corrie about to start

x

LOL Pinkcustard

I'm rooting for you Lychees - Hope the IUI is a success

xxx

Hi Pink - Menevit is the supplement that Care (a private fertility clinic) recommended to us. You can only get it from Australia or New Zealand, but 3 months supply only costing us about £40, due to exchange rate etc. If you look it up on a search engine you can get all its component parts by swallowing lots of different supplements (zinc is one of them) but my dh decided one a day was better and cheaper ... no bfp yet (but some issues for me also we think now) but his numbers have dramatically improved to almost normal ...

Oh KC just to say thank you for the updated and altered stats

Keziah

I'm just wondering whether I need a new pair of navy Hunter wellies for walking the dog? What do you think?

If I could offer an opinion- absolutely on the Hunters. Sadly dog-walking clothes are priority in our house tho