TTC for 10+ months, part 4

[eurochick]

Time for a new thread as the other one is just about full.

Fingers crossed for lots of patiently-awaited BFPs on this one!

Oh and to add to my PCT description. There is no correlation between the outcome of a PCT and your natural conception chances, as far as I can tell. So why exactly they did it.... The hospital threw it in, during our joyful month of testing (bloods, HSG and this one all within a cycle, and then we waited 6 weeks for a second SA). They did look at the ovaries, egg riping and the state of the womb lining in that one ultra-sound, I guess. The month sucked though and I spent too much time in their waiting space (which contains too many fat pg ladies).

Ooh ooh ooh I had a Ginger tea a fee days ago! BFP for me???

I too get cold feet, not Raynauds cold but hot water bottle in bed cold. Though, we did have a new boiler fitted and amazingly our house is warmer!

That entertaining enough for you lemon

euro the Boots stuff is good.

A few days ago, obviously.

Hi everyone, I've not name-checked much in this post, but it seems like most questions have been answered.

Euro - I hope you feel better soon, fingers crossed some bed rest and magic creams help (I call sudocreme 'magic cream' as it's amazing for everything).

Lemon the PCT test sounds interesting, though a little daunting to have to go through. I've always thought it can't be required to do headstands after SWI to get pg. I still do it though.

I also get cold hands and feet all the time - but, in complete contrast to you girls - I also get very hot hands and feet. I am terrible at regulating my body temperature, and find myself always having to adjust my clothes to be comfortable. Jumper off, jumper on, gloves on, gloves off, t-shirt tucked in, untucked etc etc.
However, my day of cold hands and feet turns into a night of hot ones. Once in bed and warmed up (by sticking ice block feet on DH) I then have to sleep with my feet sticking out of the covers. Even in winter.

In the spirit of sharing, when DH and I do it 'doggy style' (which is rare), he stays inside and we fall over together onto our sides. The idea is that he'll act as a plug. Not sure it works tbh, but we've not measured leakage between the two methods :)

I like ginger tea, perhaps I will buy some at lunch. There's a standard brand that does lemon and ginger teabags. It's also good for digestion, so is a good drink to have with/after meals. I wonder if peppermint is the same? It also has digestion aid properties, if they both work through improving blood flow then maybe it'd also be good for womb warmth.

I'm another cold person, but I always thought that most women were. And I have friends who are always cold and who are pregnant so I'm not sure it's as clear as that. I don't have Raynaud's though and I know that this might be linked to immune stuff.

mrsH I hear you on the all falling out dilemma. I try to do the sort of slowly shuffling around and lowering hips very slowly but I'm not sure how effective it is. Perhaps we all need to have a PCT to put our minds at rest! I did read somewhere that there has never been any evidence to show that one position is better than another, so maybe my teacher was right when she said you could get pregnant by doing it standing up.

euro I'm glad you're feeling a bit better today. I can't offer any advice except to see your GP but I'm sure you will anyway.

*ladygee" wow, only one cycle before IVF. I guess it's a bit scary but it's also exciting to be doing something proactive. I am sort of looking forward to starting just so I can get out of this limbo land.

joycep I'm going to join you on the health kick. I don't think I've ovulated this month because temps still low so I feel like I need to do something to tackle the pcos because we have no chance at all if I can't even release an egg. I have been reading up on low GI and I'm going to do my best to follow it.

lemon I've not heard of that test before. There goes my full house on the test front

I've booked an appt for December to sort out all the paperwork and final tests (and hand over an obscene amount of money) which means we can start IVF anytime in the new year. We're not tying ourselves to a date as we're going to see how we feel after Christmas but getting the paperwork out of the way now means we're a step closer and only a phone call away from starting. We'll have at least one more cycle between now and starting IVF if we go for it in January but we're giving it all we've got from now on.

joycep - no cold drinks?!? Ok - so it's herbal and fruit teas from now on. I'm off to put in my next Teapigs order and add ginger tea to it!

nelly ginger tea = BFP!

I'm trying my very best to actually work from home today [halo emoticon] but it's just not happening. All overthinking, Googling and general chat most welcome

Cross-posts with stasi and mrsd - hello ladies

I hope so ladygee, and I guess its an easier piece of advice to follow than last months possibility (which was mutual climax, far too much pressure on everyone!)

Why is everyone working so hard at home?! I'm normally at home on Thursdays, and always get a lot of MNing done

We've done plenty shagging this month but haven't pinpointed an exact OV. Don't want mid-week morning sex to go to waste!

Hi everyone, ben away for a few days and have now spent most of my morning catching up when I should have been working - oh well, much more useful information to be gained from this thread, I LOVE it! AF got me again on Tuesday so thought I'd add my stats (hope this is the correct list!)

wine ttc 12 months, me 34, nothing appears to be drastically wrong yet bar a 9.5 fsh that consultant thinks was done on wrong day. Mr wine 32, 7% morphology which seems to be a problem and not a problem depending on who we talk to.

nelly ttc 15 months, me 37, blood tests show nothing major wrong, no further tests done on me yet. OH 33, first SA all normal. Still not organised enough to get second set done, or indeed get round to further investigations. So unexplained so far.

Pixiepops ttc 12 months, me 35 - blood tests all ok apart from low amh so time is of the essence. Starting clomid next cycle, if no bfp after 4 cycles our consultant's going to refer us for ivf. DP's 36, his only SA was good.

Karbea ttc 13 months, me 37 - blood tests all ok, not further tests done yet. DP's 38 - 1 SA done results "average" (whatever that means). Going to ARGC on Monday! Yikes!

LemonDrizzle ttc 16 months, both 32; all tests done at 12 months: nothing wrong with me (except slight irregularity, but we are talking a range of 24-31 days, with most 26-28), DH's SA okay but low volume and possible (head) morphology issues - after deliberation they sent us home to try more. Next step is IUI in Feb, then IVF in summer/autumn. Debating whether I want intervention yet, because it took my parents 6 yrs.

Gin ttc 16 months. Me 33, DH 32. My 21 day blood tests all fine. DH's SA disastrous! Count of 3 mil, very few normal and crap morphology. Urologists appt in Dec.

cakes82 ttc 13 months, married 18months. Me 29, DH 28. (af irregular range of 22-43 most around 25-26) DH's SA satisfactory bloods all fine apart from LH/FSH get retest results today still think done on wrong day tho. Clinic appt 22nd Nov.

citysnow ttc 14 months. Me 35, DH 35. Irregular and longish cycles before accupuncture started in May (now about 30 days rather than 38-44) so trying to pretend it has only really been 6 months...All tests done and show nothing so we are unexplained. IUI due to start in Jan 12 (with clomid?!)

ladygee tcc 12 months. Me 29, DH 32. DH SA is below average on all counts (don't remember all the stats). HSG showed problems with my right tube. On IVF/ICSI NHS waiting list (13 months). Deciding when to take the plunge and self-fund IVF/ICSI.

euro ttc 12 months (now on cycle 13). Me 35, Husband 36. Married 14 months. My blood tests fine, although I only just scraped a reading of 30 to confirm ov. TV u/s fine. HSG - tubes all clear. Hubby's 2 SAs fine -some below average scores but on different factors across the 2 tests so the fertility clinic thought this was fine. Now awaiting NHS IVF and seeing a private consultant for immunology testing soon. Would like to discuss with him the possibility of less "drastic" treatment before IVF.

joycep ttc 19 months (22cyles). Me 32, DH 29. DH SA fine (7% morph). 1 m/c at 7wks 17months ago. I seem to be fine with a low AMH level for my age. Shortish LP. Tried Clomid for 2 months. Progesterone Suppostories. 2 x IUI cycles. 3rd IUI cancelled.

kitty 32, DH 33. TTC #1 for 15 months. DH's first SA showed poor morphology (2%). Second one count and morphology better (7%). As wine said, some people think that's fine and others not. Day 21 test done, confirmed ovulation (60). No other blood tests done yet; consultant deemed unnecessary as ov response so strong got my HSG next week. Next appointment in Feb and a could be a straight referral for ivf. Considering self funding a few iui cycles in the meantime if tubes clear though.

mrsden 30, DH 31. ttc 16 months (18 cycles). Tests show I have PCOS but think I ovulate most months but not all. DH has very low count and poor morphology. ICSI recommended, saving up to start summer 2012 and praying for a natural BFP in the meantime.

Fatima 25, DH 36. ttc 19months. Married 14 months. All my bloods and scan fine. DHs SA disastrous. 2 tests at 1 year. Self funding ICSI with egg share at private clinic, should start DR in Jan. DH has a SA with private clinic of 2mill but not great morph and motility. Had some frozen just incase.

seriouscaffeineaddict Ttc 30 months, me 34, dh 39. Thanks to pct rule change this summer ivf no longer an option as dh has a ds. Day 21 test looming, SA also pending. Evrrything regular and normal so no idea what problem is.

Stasi 30, DH 30. TTC#1 for 15 months (cycle 17). Day 3/21 bloods taken, but not got results. DH's SA form got, but not 'produced' or delivered. Planned for next week. Previous medical history could be a problem; as I had 6 months of chemo (Cap/Ox), but there are no studies available for their effect on fertility. Ov varies between days 14-18, LP from 9-13 days, and cycle length from 26-29 days.

MrsHY1/MrsFrittata 31. TTC 12 months. Have polycystic ovaries but normal bloods. Cycles vary but tend to be 30-35 days with late O (even with Clomid) at cd18-25. Short luteal phase of 9-11 days. 4 cycles of Clomid down, 2 to go. HSG next week (agh). OH's results normal.

izzybizzybuzzybees ttc#2 ME 27 DH 27 married for 3 years ttc #2 for 17 months but in that whole time I've only had 4 cycles! I have just been diagnosed pcos with right ovary covered in cysts, left not as bad. Cycles non existant really, currently cd 71. On metformin now, bmi is 35.6 but at ww and as long as is less than 35 at appt in Jan we will start clomid. everything normal with DH.

TheCake ttc#1 I'm 31 and DH is 32, we've been married for 16 months and ttc for 11 months with no hint of a bfp! My cycle varies from 28 to 33 days, my luteal phase is short but it has got to 11 days most recently which is better than the 9 it was. If I'm not pregnant by next year I will go to the docs. I'm healthy weight and fit- do yoga and run and my DH is too, however we both have stressful jobs and probably drink too much

Loup23 me 32, DH 42 (is he the oldest DH on here?!) ttc#1 for 11 months (m/c in Feb/March at 7 weeks) nothing since! Slightly late O but generally 32 day cycles and mid-cycle spotting stopped since accupuncture over 4 months. Blood tests in May all normal, repeating this month to make sure. DH has children from previous relationship so unlikely to be poor SA - hoping it's not alcohol related as we both drink way too much.....

cake what are your thoughts on giving up the booze? I know i'd struggle but really thinking about it.....

Waves to all and hopes BFPs come along soon x

BTW the cake not singleing you out as the only drinker !! Just see you have put that on your stats.....

There was something rather disconcerting waiting to see consultant in a waiting room which was a mixture of struggling tc ladies and ladies waiting for pregnancy scans and there ever growing bumps.

I always wondered how anyone got pregnant if it all fell out again straight afterwards.

I assumed that the low GI diet associated with PCOS was to reduce any possible insulin/diabetes problems?

I don't think there has been any month that I have been eager for af to turn up until this one. I finally get sent for day 3 bloods and all i'm doing is spotting.

The people you mention who are optimistic and buy bigger houses get married get pregnant, does that work when you rent a house? We started renting a 3bed 2 years ago, got married 18months ago and on the last point well,,,

The list is very helpful, now there are so many of us I find it hard to keep track. It would be good if we could each remember to update it as things change. pout do you want to add your stats to the list? I don't think anyone else is missing.

I'm bored today, so I've just worked out that our average age on this thread is 32 and the average time ttc is 15 months. As time goes on it will be interesting to see what the average length of time is we have to wait for our BFPs. Also, what percentage end up as unexplained, male factor and female factor as the official stats I've seen say a third for each but there still seems to be a lot of unexplained on this thread and I wonder if this is because a diagnosis is yet to happen and this will change.

cakes My friend who had the miscarriage said that the hospital were very sensitive. After she'd had the first scan, which showed no baby she had to wait to see the consultant but they had a separate waiting area for women who have miscarried / threatening miscarriage so she didn't have to wait in the normal room with all the big bumps. I wish they did this for people like us waiting to see the gynae too. At my gynae, it is all one waiting room and I know it's just me being too sensitive but I found it hard waiting to go in to have dildo cam to show my barren womb and cystic ovaries when there was a couple opposite who were cooing over their last scan photo and excitedly waiting to go in for their next.

My SIL is the latest is a long line of people I know who have moved to bigger houses with the expectation that they will need the room for babies. The thing is it does always work out for them, my friend who gave birth two days ago moved into her 4 bedroom place 12 months ago and I have another friend who is due next month who moved house a year ago as well. We didn't buy a big place with lots of rooms but we did move to an area that is very family friendly. In fact we live across the road from a lovely infant school and playground. At the time I thought it was perfect but now I regret living here because all our neighbours have small children and babies or bumps and it is a constant reminder and I feel like I have nothing in common with them. SIL hasn't put an offer in on the house she likes yet, but she sounded like she thought it was perfect. I wonder if they'll wait to ttc until after they've moved in? If so I've probably got a few months yet until I need to worry about an announcement. This will be a very hard one because I always thought our baby would be PIL's first grandchild. I know it's silly but it's upsetting to me to realise this might not be the case and PIL's will be so excited by her pregnancy.

Have added my stats below;

wine ttc 12 months, me 34, nothing appears to be drastically wrong yet bar a 9.5 fsh that consultant thinks was done on wrong day. Mr wine 32, 7% morphology which seems to be a problem and not a problem depending on who we talk to.

nelly ttc 15 months, me 37, blood tests show nothing major wrong, no further tests done on me yet. OH 33, first SA all normal. Still not organised enough to get second set done, or indeed get round to further investigations. So unexplained so far.

Pixiepops ttc 12 months, me 35 - blood tests all ok apart from low amh so time is of the essence. Starting clomid next cycle, if no bfp after 4 cycles our consultant's going to refer us for ivf. DP's 36, his only SA was good.

Karbea ttc 13 months, me 37 - blood tests all ok, not further tests done yet. DP's 38 - 1 SA done results "average" (whatever that means). Going to ARGC on Monday! Yikes!

LemonDrizzle ttc 16 months, both 32; all tests done at 12 months: nothing wrong with me (except slight irregularity, but we are talking a range of 24-31 days, with most 26-28), DH's SA okay but low volume and possible (head) morphology issues - after deliberation they sent us home to try more. Next step is IUI in Feb, then IVF in summer/autumn. Debating whether I want intervention yet, because it took my parents 6 yrs.

Gin ttc 16 months. Me 33, DH 32. My 21 day blood tests all fine. DH's SA disastrous! Count of 3 mil, very few normal and crap morphology. Urologists appt in Dec.

cakes82 ttc 13 months, married 18months. Me 29, DH 28. (af irregular range of 22-43 most around 25-26) DH's SA satisfactory bloods all fine apart from LH/FSH get retest results today still think done on wrong day tho. Clinic appt 22nd Nov.

citysnow ttc 14 months. Me 35, DH 35. Irregular and longish cycles before accupuncture started in May (now about 30 days rather than 38-44) so trying to pretend it has only really been 6 months...All tests done and show nothing so we are unexplained. IUI due to start in Jan 12 (with clomid?!)

ladygee tcc 12 months. Me 29, DH 32. DH SA is below average on all counts (don't remember all the stats). HSG showed problems with my right tube. On IVF/ICSI NHS waiting list (13 months). Deciding when to take the plunge and self-fund IVF/ICSI.

euro ttc 12 months (now on cycle 13). Me 35, Husband 36. Married 14 months. My blood tests fine, although I only just scraped a reading of 30 to confirm ov. TV u/s fine. HSG - tubes all clear. Hubby's 2 SAs fine -some below average scores but on different factors across the 2 tests so the fertility clinic thought this was fine. Now awaiting NHS IVF and seeing a private consultant for immunology testing soon. Would like to discuss with him the possibility of less "drastic" treatment before IVF.

joycep ttc 19 months (22cyles). Me 32, DH 29. DH SA fine (7% morph). 1 m/c at 7wks 17months ago. I seem to be fine with a low AMH level for my age. Shortish LP. Tried Clomid for 2 months. Progesterone Suppostories. 2 x IUI cycles. 3rd IUI cancelled.

kitty 32, DH 33. TTC #1 for 15 months. DH's first SA showed poor morphology (2%). Second one count and morphology better (7%). As wine said, some people think that's fine and others not. Day 21 test done, confirmed ovulation (60). No other blood tests done yet; consultant deemed unnecessary as ov response so strong got my HSG next week. Next appointment in Feb and a could be a straight referral for ivf. Considering self funding a few iui cycles in the meantime if tubes clear though.

mrsden 30, DH 31. ttc 16 months (18 cycles). Tests show I have PCOS but think I ovulate most months but not all. DH has very low count and poor morphology. ICSI recommended, saving up to start summer 2012 and praying for a natural BFP in the meantime.

Fatima 25, DH 36. ttc 19months. Married 14 months. All my bloods and scan fine. DHs SA disastrous. 2 tests at 1 year. Self funding ICSI with egg share at private clinic, should start DR in Jan. DH has a SA with private clinic of 2mill but not great morph and motility. Had some frozen just incase.

seriouscaffeineaddict Ttc 30 months, me 34, dh 39. Thanks to pct rule change this summer ivf no longer an option as dh has a ds. Day 21 test looming, SA also pending. Evrrything regular and normal so no idea what problem is.

Stasi 30, DH 30. TTC#1 for 15 months (cycle 17). Day 3/21 bloods taken, but not got results. DH's SA form got, but not 'produced' or delivered. Planned for next week. Previous medical history could be a problem; as I had 6 months of chemo (Cap/Ox), but there are no studies available for their effect on fertility. Ov varies between days 14-18, LP from 9-13 days, and cycle length from 26-29 days.

MrsHY1/MrsFrittata 31. TTC 12 months. Have polycystic ovaries but normal bloods. Cycles vary but tend to be 30-35 days with late O (even with Clomid) at cd18-25. Short luteal phase of 9-11 days. 4 cycles of Clomid down, 2 to go. HSG next week (agh). OH's results normal.

izzybizzybuzzybees ttc#2 ME 27 DH 27 married for 3 years ttc #2 for 17 months but in that whole time I've only had 4 cycles! I have just been diagnosed pcos with right ovary covered in cysts, left not as bad. Cycles non existant really, currently cd 71. On metformin now, bmi is 35.6 but at ww and as long as is less than 35 at appt in Jan we will start clomid. everything normal with DH.

TheCake ttc#1 I'm 31 and DH is 32, we've been married for 16 months and ttc for 11 months with no hint of a bfp! My cycle varies from 28 to 33 days, my luteal phase is short but it has got to 11 days most recently which is better than the 9 it was. If I'm not pregnant by next year I will go to the docs. I'm healthy weight and fit- do yoga and run and my DH is too, however we both have stressful jobs and probably drink too much

Loup23 me 32, DH 42 (is he the oldest DH on here?!) ttc#1 for 11 months (m/c in Feb/March at 7 weeks) nothing since! Slightly late O but generally 32 day cycles and mid-cycle spotting stopped since accupuncture over 4 months. Blood tests in May all normal, repeating this month to make sure. DH has children from previous relationship so unlikely to be poor SA - hoping it's not alcohol related as we both drink way too much.....

Pout Me 36, DH 40, TTC#1. Think that I am in my 20th or 21st cycle (have tried to stop obsessing and slightly lost track of things in the hope that I could trick my stupid womb that I don't care!) Diagnosed with mild PCOS but seem to ovulate. Had ultrasound, bloodwork and HSG which were fine. DP had SA which wasn't as good as they would like but satisfactory. Referred and discharged by Consultant with unexplained infertility. The PCT has withdrawn IVF/IUI funding so was told to have privately funded IVF. Not a chance we can afford that before my ovaries shrivel up so am stuck in limbo.

Lots of posts again, I tried to respond but think that I am out of practice at MN & must try harder! It doesn't help that I seem to have "baby brain", without the baby obviously.

Where is Skeleton. Hope that she comes back.

I might have to invest in some Ginger tea to heat up my uncooperative womb, though I hate all those funny teas and always think that they would be better as bubble bath.

I've lost track of where I'm at this cycle largely because I didn't pay much notice to ovulation time this month - though I think it was a late one, if at all. However I am in the throes of murderous PMT and am expecting AF to show up soon. Got really angry about it all last night, largely about how helpless I feel and started being a total bitch to DP saying how I didn't want to get married. Very nasty considering we have just booked the registry office for three weeks time. I feel really bad now I think it's that end of another fruitless year feeling.

Pout I'm in the process of potentially being diagnosed with PCOS had the ultrasound which suggested it day21 bloods suggested it too but had day 3 tests to confirm. I appear to ovulate, he even saw the follicle in progress on scan. My consultant mentioned Clomid, was that not an option for you?

pout I'm sorry you feel so crappy, I'm not surprised though as like you say you are in limbo and bound to feel powerless and frustrated. Have you recently decided to get married? I find when I've got pmt that I just can't cope with anything much and generally want to hide. I hope you feel better soon.

I'm just posting quickly as on my phone at the hospital. I'm waiting for anti biotics after the HSG. It went ok, didn't feel anything when he was setting it up, then a period pain when he put the dye in which went away when he stopped. Now just feeling a bit crampy and have a bum full of suppositories anyway the tubes are clear and I am so relieved. Waves to everyone and I'll catch up properly later xxxx

Hi Cakes All three times my bloods where taken to check for ovulation I had ovulated so I was told that Clomid wouldn't be suitable for me and might lead to over stimulation.

Are they considering prescribing you Clomid just now or waiting to test you again for ovulation? It's really interesting how advice and treatment seems to vary.

Kitty I'm so glad that your HSG went okay. The suppositories sound nice! Hope that you get lots of sympathy and pampering at home tonight

After an age of being engaged we decided that it was now or never & as we didn't want a big conventional day what were we waiting for. Made the decision a couple of weeks ago and got the confirmation that paperwork etc was okay yesterday. Think that we must be stupid, sorting out new house, getting married and facing Christmas all at once!

pout that does sound like the frustration talking.

A friend of mine had her second this week. She started for #2 a month after we started trying for #1. She had a chem preg the first month and this little darling from the second month trying. I am v happy for her, but jealous (in a nice way rather than a nasty toxic way, iyswim).

Hi ladies, thank you all for your welcome a few days ago. My goodness this thread moves quickly - I haven't had chance to catch up properly but noticed the stats and thought I would add myself so here goes....

wine ttc 12 months, me 34, nothing appears to be drastically wrong yet bar a 9.5 fsh that consultant thinks was done on wrong day. Mr wine 32, 7% morphology which seems to be a problem and not a problem depending on who we talk to.

nelly ttc 15 months, me 37, blood tests show nothing major wrong, no further tests done on me yet. OH 33, first SA all normal. Still not organised enough to get second set done, or indeed get round to further investigations. So unexplained so far.

Pixiepops ttc 12 months, me 35 - blood tests all ok apart from low amh so time is of the essence. Starting clomid next cycle, if no bfp after 4 cycles our consultant's going to refer us for ivf. DP's 36, his only SA was good.

Karbea ttc 13 months, me 37 - blood tests all ok, not further tests done yet. DP's 38 - 1 SA done results "average" (whatever that means). Going to ARGC on Monday! Yikes!

LemonDrizzle ttc 16 months, both 32; all tests done at 12 months: nothing wrong with me (except slight irregularity, but we are talking a range of 24-31 days, with most 26-28), DH's SA okay but low volume and possible (head) morphology issues - after deliberation they sent us home to try more. Next step is IUI in Feb, then IVF in summer/autumn. Debating whether I want intervention yet, because it took my parents 6 yrs.

Gin ttc 16 months. Me 33, DH 32. My 21 day blood tests all fine. DH's SA disastrous! Count of 3 mil, very few normal and crap morphology. Urologists appt in Dec.

cakes82 ttc 13 months, married 18months. Me 29, DH 28. (af irregular range of 22-43 most around 25-26) DH's SA satisfactory bloods all fine apart from LH/FSH get retest results today still think done on wrong day tho. Clinic appt 22nd Nov.

citysnow ttc 14 months. Me 35, DH 35. Irregular and longish cycles before accupuncture started in May (now about 30 days rather than 38-44) so trying to pretend it has only really been 6 months...All tests done and show nothing so we are unexplained. IUI due to start in Jan 12 (with clomid?!)

ladygee tcc 12 months. Me 29, DH 32. DH SA is below average on all counts (don't remember all the stats). HSG showed problems with my right tube. On IVF/ICSI NHS waiting list (13 months). Deciding when to take the plunge and self-fund IVF/ICSI.

euro ttc 12 months (now on cycle 13). Me 35, Husband 36. Married 14 months. My blood tests fine, although I only just scraped a reading of 30 to confirm ov. TV u/s fine. HSG - tubes all clear. Hubby's 2 SAs fine -some below average scores but on different factors across the 2 tests so the fertility clinic thought this was fine. Now awaiting NHS IVF and seeing a private consultant for immunology testing soon. Would like to discuss with him the possibility of less "drastic" treatment before IVF.

joycep ttc 19 months (22cyles). Me 32, DH 29. DH SA fine (7% morph). 1 m/c at 7wks 17months ago. I seem to be fine with a low AMH level for my age. Shortish LP. Tried Clomid for 2 months. Progesterone Suppostories. 2 x IUI cycles. 3rd IUI cancelled.

kitty 32, DH 33. TTC #1 for 15 months. DH's first SA showed poor morphology (2%). Second one count and morphology better (7%). As wine said, some people think that's fine and others not. Day 21 test done, confirmed ovulation (60). No other blood tests done yet; consultant deemed unnecessary as ov response so strong got my HSG next week. Next appointment in Feb and a could be a straight referral for ivf. Considering self funding a few iui cycles in the meantime if tubes clear though.

mrsden 30, DH 31. ttc 16 months (18 cycles). Tests show I have PCOS but think I ovulate most months but not all. DH has very low count and poor morphology. ICSI recommended, saving up to start summer 2012 and praying for a natural BFP in the meantime.

Fatima 25, DH 36. ttc 19months. Married 14 months. All my bloods and scan fine. DHs SA disastrous. 2 tests at 1 year. Self funding ICSI with egg share at private clinic, should start DR in Jan. DH has a SA with private clinic of 2mill but not great morph and motility. Had some frozen just incase.

seriouscaffeineaddict Ttc 30 months, me 34, dh 39. Thanks to pct rule change this summer ivf no longer an option as dh has a ds. Day 21 test looming, SA also pending. Evrrything regular and normal so no idea what problem is.

Stasi 30, DH 30. TTC#1 for 15 months (cycle 17). Day 3/21 bloods taken, but not got results. DH's SA form got, but not 'produced' or delivered. Planned for next week. Previous medical history could be a problem; as I had 6 months of chemo (Cap/Ox), but there are no studies available for their effect on fertility. Ov varies between days 14-18, LP from 9-13 days, and cycle length from 26-29 days.

MrsHY1/MrsFrittata 31. TTC 12 months. Have polycystic ovaries but normal bloods. Cycles vary but tend to be 30-35 days with late O (even with Clomid) at cd18-25. Short luteal phase of 9-11 days. 4 cycles of Clomid down, 2 to go. HSG next week (agh). OH's results normal.

izzybizzybuzzybees ttc#2 ME 27 DH 27 married for 3 years ttc #2 for 17 months but in that whole time I've only had 4 cycles! I have just been diagnosed pcos with right ovary covered in cysts, left not as bad. Cycles non existant really, currently cd 71. On metformin now, bmi is 35.6 but at ww and as long as is less than 35 at appt in Jan we will start clomid. everything normal with DH.

TheCake ttc#1 I'm 31 and DH is 32, we've been married for 16 months and ttc for 11 months with no hint of a bfp! My cycle varies from 28 to 33 days, my luteal phase is short but it has got to 11 days most recently which is better than the 9 it was. If I'm not pregnant by next year I will go to the docs. I'm healthy weight and fit- do yoga and run and my DH is too, however we both have stressful jobs and probably drink too much

Loup23 me 32, DH 42 (is he the oldest DH on here?!) ttc#1 for 11 months (m/c in Feb/March at 7 weeks) nothing since! Slightly late O but generally 32 day cycles and mid-cycle spotting stopped since accupuncture over 4 months. Blood tests in May all normal, repeating this month to make sure. DH has children from previous relationship so unlikely to be poor SA - hoping it's not alcohol related as we both drink way too much.....

Pout Me 36, DH 40, TTC#1. Think that I am in my 20th or 21st cycle (have tried to stop obsessing and slightly lost track of things in the hope that I could trick my stupid womb that I don't care!) Diagnosed with mild PCOS but seem to ovulate. Had ultrasound, bloodwork and HSG which were fine. DP had SA which wasn't as good as they would like but satisfactory. Referred and discharged by Consultant with unexplained infertility. The PCT has withdrawn IVF/IUI funding so was told to have privately funded IVF. Not a chance we can afford that before my ovaries shrivel up so am stuck in limbo.

Poppyjen ttc#2. I am 30, DH 29. DS1 conceived first cycle after coming off the pill which was a bit of a surprise after diagnosis of PCOS. 10 months ttc no2, and a miscarriage at 6 weeks back in May. Very long cycles with late ovulation (the earliest CD27 and latest CD36) and fairly short LP (11 days). Healthy weight, reasonably fit and healthy and trying to stay positive! Chemical pg last cycle. First appointment with consultant at private fertility clinic on Mon 28th Nov and suspect based on previous advice that Clomid will be prescribed. Until then I am taking Agnus Castus and VitB complex in the hope that this will kick my wayward cycle into touch!

As far as I know they are completing blood tests for PCOS I also have to have a HSG. I got impression if PCOS was confirmed I'd get Clomid, he warned me of possibility of multiples. I'm hoping body stops at twins so I get my two at once :)

I guess it does depend on area and consultants own opinions plus funding, especially in Wales with free prescriptions.

Pout I've been prescribed Clomid (starting next cycle) even though blood tests and OPKs have indicated I've ovulate every time I've been tested. I'm not being monitored either so presumably they're not concerned about the prospect of potential overstimulation . I find the variations maddening, so I can't imagine how frustrated you must be .

Happier news about your wedding though

Ugh. Sorry, I am about to do a massive moan. After successful HSG, mr kitty trots off to pick up his latest SA result. Not good, in fact disastrous. Morphology

mrsden - I understand so much of what you're saying about your SIL. Though my situation is a little different. My whole life everyone in my family has known I want kids, my parents always expected me to get pg when young, and 'knew' I'd have the first baby. As it was, my sister had an accident and got pg before me. My mum told me (which she never should have mentioned, as my sister told her in confidence) that my sister complained that I had "her life" and she had mine. She was pregnant, and I was buying a house and earning money and travelling the world.

Luckily, this was before we were trying, but I still look at my nephew and think it should have been me.

When I watch my Dad with his grandson, I know it will never be like that again. My Dad has asked me to help him move house to be nearer my nephew (6 hours drive away from me), so he can see him more often. I can't help thinking "what about me, what about my kids?"

I am very lucky that neither of DHs sisters are thinking about children, though I'm always a little worried the one in a long term relationship might have an accident too. I really want our baby to be the first grandchild for his parents, and the first great-grandchild. I think the firsts are always a bit more cherished. I was the second child, and there are hardly any photos of me as a baby - they're all of my sister. Though I never cared.

Pout how come your PCT has withdrawn funding? Someone was talking about egg sharing on here, which cuts your IVF costs significantly. Perhaps you could consider that? I tried to look into the cost of IVF and IUI, but couldn't find numbers online while googling instead of working. I hope you feel better soon, I hate the things PMT makes me say sometimes. Sending hugs your way. Also - bathing in ginger tea could be a wonder cure - why not give it a try?

Quick hello to everyone else. Glad the HSG went well kitty, and sorry about the potential PCOS diagnoses. Clomid seems to be a big hammer doctors use to try and fix all sorts of problems. TBH I'm a little worried at the thought they'll prescribe it to me. If the procedures are so different across areas, do they know what they're doing?!

Oops sorry accidental post there. No one to discuss all this with at the hospital. DH had had flu the week before; do you think this could have had such a disastrous effect? God I am sick of ttc, talk about one step forward and two back :( sorry to moan x

Just read my post and realised my punctuation (or lack of) implies Kitty is getting a PCOS diagnosis. I meant to say sorry for the people who are getting them, not kitty who as far as I know isn't...

My memory has just given up trying and gone to hide under a rock somewhere. It's so awkward to read back and post at the same time.

Maybe I'll put my programming skills to good use and design a new way of doing it. Perhaps for Android phones..