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TTC way longer than 10 months past & present

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joycep · 25/07/2014 17:41

A group of lovely ladies who've seen it all

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loopylou1984 · 10/11/2014 17:43

Ray - sorry about the af timing, she's really being a pain for everyone this month! Re the temping, I'm going to try it, but have a feeling I might find it too stressful like you.

Berry, yes, it's a relief to know where I am again Smile

Fox! That sounds interesting....

As for me, I have just worked out that based on my NORMAL cycle ov will be right when dh goes away on a stag do Hmm
Can only hope it's a little earlier or later than normal, but seriously, of all the dates af could have made an appearance ??

Off to buy a bob thermometer now....

TrixieRay · 10/11/2014 18:59

Hi ladies, I am on cd2 of cycle 12 so figure I qualify to join this thread. Waves to Sam who I recognise from another thread (I was Aprilray but name changed)
My ttc journey so far;
I think DH and I have pretty much tried everything to improve our chances. Temping, OPKs, acupuncture, soft cups, taking time off work and trying not to think about ttc, fertility relaxation CD, CBFM, good diet....Have heard good things about reflexology so going to give that a whirl.
DH and I were both a bit worried about there being a problem so had some tests done privately. DHs semen analysis results were good and my blood test and scan didn't show up any problems. I'm a bit worried that we are going to end up falling into the 'unexplained infertility' category.
The clinic we went to said to keep trying for a few more months and then the next stage would be the hsg (though they said that from the scan they would be surprised if there was a blockage) and if still nothing we have a really good chance of success with IVF.
I am a bit of a control freak and in the last few months have been doing my best to be positive and relaxed about everything but not knowing why it's not happening when others seem to conceive at the drop of a hat is driving me crazy. It was our first wedding anniversary recently I was convinced I would be pregnant within the year.
Well, that's me. Going to read back through the thread now, look forward to getting to know you all.

CritterPants · 10/11/2014 19:00

ray - sorry about AF and cycle timing. It is so frustrating. I would call them and ask what they suggest, and also ask whether there is any way you could still fit in a pre Christmas cycle if you didn't go ahead this month.

sam - it's worth trying the temp thing for at least one or two cycles, just because it will teach you about when you normally ov, what to look out for etc. It is easy to get obsessed though!

I got the call back from the clinic - hcg is going up, it was 876 or maybe 873, can't remember, but the nurse was happy with it. I go in any time from Nov 20 onwards for a scan to check for a heartbeat. Hoping bean will stay until then.

CritterPants · 10/11/2014 19:02

Welcome trixie and sorry you find yourself here. Great that you're having investigations, it is very stressful all of this, but these ladies are the kindest, funniest and most supportive bunch you could hope for on this crappy 'journey'.

CritterPants · 10/11/2014 19:03

Oh and berry good luck for Weds. Will the new doctor do a scan to take a look at your womble?

loopylou1984 · 10/11/2014 19:05

Thanks Critter, will do :). And I'm keeping my fingers firmly crossed for you Smile

Hi Trixie! The ladies on here are amazing, they seem to know exactly the right thing to say!

Waves to everyone, X

WittgensteinsBunny · 10/11/2014 19:33

critter that's awesome news re your hcg levels. Big hugs. And hoping the next 10 days pass speedily and without any drama. I know it's going to be nerve wracking, but we're all here rooting and cheering and sending positive vibes your way.

ray I meant to say that I'm really sorry about the ill timed arrival of AF and the late ov woes. Hopefully just a couple of whacky cycles and everything will return back to the same old this month. Big squeeze for you too.

CritterPants · 10/11/2014 19:34

Thanks bunny. Scan booked for Monday 24th as MrC will be away on the 20th and 21st and I want him to be there.

What was going on in the kitchen after the ominous silence with minibunny? She sounds like such a little character! Grin

Buzzybee123 · 10/11/2014 19:35

nelly implantation will happen very very soon, some of the Reprofit women have had BFP's 4 days after transfer, it won't be anything bad honest it will most likely be the fiddling that has gone on up there :)

joycep · 10/11/2014 19:44

Oh critter- that is fab news. That has all gone up significantly and more. I hope you will be ok over the next few weeks. Time does seem to drag.

Welcome trixie. Sorry you find yourself here but I think with the amount of years we have all been trying, we have become a very knowledgeable thread so can always help.

Cos - out of interest, are you going to use another doctor to supplement your ivf cycle with things like progesterone if your clinic won't provide it?

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Buzzybee123 · 10/11/2014 20:51

ooops x posts with a few people

critter great news about your hcg, fingers crossed for your scan :)

trixie welcome, its hard when you try different things but nothing seems to change the outcome

loopylou1984 · 10/11/2014 21:39

Has anyone had any experience of a much lighter af following a long (and probably ovulationless) cycle?
Af is much less than usual ??

eurochick · 10/11/2014 23:03

A fuzzy line, fox?

Joy, it was the FMC. The Doppler at the 20 week scan picked up elevated pressure in the uterine arteries. This can apparently correct itself. They asked me to come back for a rescan at 28 weeks to see if it had improved. By that point centime had dropped from about the 30th centile to off the bottom of the scale and they recommended transferring to consultant care.

eurochick · 10/11/2014 23:04

Critter, I'm thrilled to see those hcg numbers. This is your time, laydee.

akuabadoll · 10/11/2014 23:40

fox my period came on the fanny candles on IVF mark 1. Wise words joy once it works, it works but it is hard to believe. Grin at "in the wild" critter good luck for the blood test.

MuddyWellyNelly · 11/11/2014 06:18

Quick cheerlead for Critters scores on the door. I almost posted yesterday something like "hope you get a nice round 600" and then thought it'd worry you if it was 580 or something. So 800+ sounds ace Grin

And no more sludge her so all good. Back at a more civilised time (once I'm home)

TrixieRay · 11/11/2014 12:54

Thanks for the warm welcome ladies. Buzzy, it is hard. I think I am finally accepting that it just takes longer for some people and what will be will be I guess. I just hate not having control! I'm always fine at the beginning of my cycle and around ov time but towards the end of my two week window I find it harder and harder to cope. I'll probably be a bit quiet for now but wanted to say hello.

berrygoround · 11/11/2014 12:56

Fox a fuzzy line?! I don't know much about the progesterone passaries but surely there's no HCG in them as Critter says! Have you tested again? What was the misdiagnosis with your wom if you don't mind me asking?

Nelly, hope you're home safely now. 12 days does seem like a long time to wait to test! I'm sure I would break before then.

Welcome trixie, sorry you find yourself here. The 12 month mark is very hard. I think the statistic is though that 50% of the people who don't get pregnant within a year will be pregannt within 18 months so there is definitly still hope. It is a hard road though so you're in good company here.

Critter that's a fantastic number! Things are looking good Smile. I am so pleased. The new doctor will do a scan on wenesday and I'm not sure if he'll suggest anything else. An MRI has been mentioned.

akuabadoll · 11/11/2014 13:57

Great number critter (which I somehow missed last time I posted) Blush Hope you got back home ok nelly. foxy what's up?

FluffyNut · 11/11/2014 14:20

hi, sorry this is a quick message whilst I'm waiting for my mum in the dentist!

joy, great news another check up passed step closer to your dream

critter, great news about your number! fox - c'mon, do another pee
Nelly, hope you're home now safe and sound.
Sam, hope you're feeling ok. I could never get my head around the temping. got as far as CBFM but after about 60 quid on the sticks, I had to move on.
hi to everyone else!
I did my first sniff this morning. Luckily no runny nose so feel happy I 'got it all' absolutely gross when it goes down the back of your throat, but still moving forward so it's all worth it. 3 weeks of this now til i start stimming in December. now I have to wait to see if I have any side effects!
Welcome to the newbies and sorry I haven't said hi to everyone. x

MuddyWellyNelly · 11/11/2014 15:45

Right I'm home. Still I ipad though so apologies for crap post in advance. Really must learn to type on it properly.

fluffy hooray for starting and getting the first sniff done. I've never done that part so couldn't advise, but I will say so sometimes it all gets a bit surreal when you realise what you are doing, so keep posting and asking questions. Someone will have been through it whether it's a medical question or an emotional one. It's an exciting time too though. Can you remind me of your journey so far?

Doll we do miss you and tales of the wee Dolls a lot, but understand life is manic! Pop by whenever you can, you are our long-term trier poster child!

The reason for waiting so long berry and others, for testing, is I've to self -inject HCG today (done) and again on Thursday and this gives a false positive. I will probably test anyway as it might be the only chance I get to see 2 lines. Sigh. It sounds like you at in a very frustrating place just now, I hope the scan tomorrow helps.

Lurk or post as suits Trixie we all do that :). Welcome here, it's a great place. The 12 month mark is indeed hard but as someone else said, there is every reason to hope that you will be in the "next 6 months" group. did you actually get all your results or just told they were ok? Reason I ask is I was told mine were normal but almost a year later when I finally had got a consultation sorted, I learned my FSH was quite high even though I'd been told it was ok. So make sure you get it all in writing, and post it here if you want for others to comment on. Also bear in mind the anecdotal evidence of an HSG sometimes being a treatment as well as a diagnostic tool.

Even now I know that it's all ok Euro reading that about centime makes me shudder. You were so bloody strong (on here at least it seemed) when that all happened. You're a true legend. I'm so pleased that it's behind you now.

Sam can't say I have personally experienced that. One theory could be that the cycle before was actually a CP and this last long one is your body sorting itself out. I've heard rumours about light periods not actually being periods but as you've had BFNs I guess that takes away that option. I have also had periods that start the stop then arrive fully. Basically anything is possible which isn't very helpful is it?!

Buzzy the pregnyl means there is no point doing early tests unfortunately but I would never have imagined that early was realistic. I really am clueless on this, I've only ever focused on the aspects of getting pregnant that have either been a) ovulate and have sex or b) have crap IVF with dodgy eggs and know it doesn't stand much chance of working. I've deliberately ignored everything else and don't even really know what I'm meant to be eating or not. Anyway on the fiddling front, haven't seen anything else since yesterday lunchtime so hopefully that is indeed the explanation. I've to stop the aspirin though just in case. I like your confidence by the way on "implantation will happen". At least one of us is.

I too want to know what was going on in the kitchen bunny. How is the house by the way, all finished? Are you on Pinterest or are there pics anywhere? I'd love to see it nosy

We will all be in tenterhooks for scan Critter and you know that whatever happens (but good we hope!) that every one of us will be right beside you every step of the way.

joy I'm thinking (unless I have poor memory and maths, both highly possible) that today is an important milestone; but don't want to cause undue reflection either! Thinking of you though. Already your next scan is in sight but I'm sure it feels so slow for you.

I owe you a lot of reading back cos as you've had a lot in your head and I've not said too much in the way of support. Luckily the amazing other 10-plussers have been much better than me.

Lovely fox wherefore art thou and your stripy hobnob

Right I've reached the end of my memory skills. All fine here, OTD far enough away not to be worrying, yesterday's sludge disappeared sufficiently to be unimportant, and I've sat on my arse all day in front of the fire. Mr Nelly gave my my first ever injection today (I've done them all myself up to now) and he managed well. The clexane prescription I got in Greece (the country had run out Shock) is arriving at my local pharmacy tomorrow, and is keep taking my ever increasing supply. One bad bit of news is if I get a positive test (pleeeeeaaaaseee) then I have to go on another brutal batch of antibs due to my previous positive test for hidden C. I need to think seriously about this as I'm not sure I can a) stomach it b) want to run the risk of resistance and c) want to take them when pregnant. But I will worry about that later.

Buzzybee123 · 11/11/2014 15:54

nelly glad you are home, Penny does throw everything at it including the kitchen sink, interesting that she has you having Pregnyl twice I think it takes 10/12 days to work out of your system, I'm sure the antibiotics will be fine with pregnancy but can understand about not wanting too, I'm surprised she would prescribe them again

lovesLemonDrizzleCake · 11/11/2014 16:12

I've heard of pregnyl to support implantation and keep af away. The time taken to get out of your system depends on the dosage, of course. I bet nelly is getting less than the boost used to trigger ovulation. All v exciting though!

Hurrah for excellent numbers, critter!

And for good steps towards the joy-twins next summer!

Great you've started fluffy!

Welcome here trixie!

Where art thou, foxy lady?

Not much news here. Lembie's better and I am broken by sleep deprivation. All good really :)

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