Hello all,
Was a frequent lurker on these threads for a looooong time. Just wanted to share my story as it used to give me so much hope reading about ladies who got pregnant after trying for a while.
Age 32
Conceived DD (now 3.2) very quickly.
Decided to start TTC again in December 2009 thinking I'd be pregnant in a month or two!!!
Well after 2 or 3 months TTC was in full anxiety mode convinced something must be wrong. Used CBFM which picked up peaks every month. Started temping and had temp shifts.
Anyway waited a few more months and convinced DH to have some preliminary tests done - all normal which made me panic even more. If it's all normal then what can be done? Looking back I should have been far more relaxed about everything at this stage (which is easy to say now).
Anyway as the 12 month mark approached I was resigned to the fact that my DD may not have a sibling. It was a terrible time. I was so sad for what I thought might never be whilst trying to enjoy every single moment with DD.
Anyway month 13 DH and I were ill with flu. DTD only 3 times on Days 7, 9 and 11. Knew we'd be straight onto month 14. Anyway Day 23 and I noticed the teeniest, tiniest bit of blood in CM. I mean size of a pin-head.....if I hadn't been checking CM would have missed it. This gave me a bit of hope. Symptoms all otherwise normal pre-period with lots of cramping for next few weeks.
Positive pregnancy test 23rd December on day 29.
Had 12 weeks scan yesterday and all is well.
I still can't believe how blessed we are. The pain of the last year has already faded, but I don't think I'll ever forget just how hard it was and how strong and brave those ladies are that keep going month after month after month. :)
Couldn't decide whether to post this but just wanted to share to balance out the 'we got pregnant 1st month of trying' stories. 