TTC for ten months, and the rest. Ten plussers welcome.

[MrsGingerbread]

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Lol Lemon, I figured it wasn't a question. I didn't have time to phone up this morning so I am still unaware of my bloods. Glad your house is finally "finished" in terms of builders being there etc. My house is still a dive. We still have tonnes of work to do but stuff is being done, just slowly. I really need a new kitchen! Argh!

Great news about ur HyCoSy Sammy. I can't believe the nhs said you would have to wait that long!? Glad it's going to happen soon for you.xx

So, I've just got off the phone to the fertility clinic and they said my prog level was 1.

Help!? What does that mean? The nurse I spoke to didn't sound too confident as to explaining what has caused it to be so low. I def took it on the right day, 7 days before AF...I haven't come on yet though (was due on the 5th) and she recommended taking a pregnancy test.

I'm scared now....questions whizzing through my brain.

I don't know Teagan, but it could be anything. You may have ovulated at a strange time - I definitely did quite frequently. I had to do that test a few times to get a good reading. If you're 5 late you could be pregnant (fingers crossed!) Or you may have ovulated much later. Are they going to get you to take another test?

Well I had the HyCoSy today, it wasn't awful, but was the worst period type pain I've ever felt and I'm spotting now. Plus my blood pressure dropped hugely about 5 minutes after they finished and I thought I was going to pass out - which was really annoying as consultant was telling me really interesting things about the embryoscope and I never got to hear the end. They did give me a biscuit though.

Anyway apparently my tubes are fine and my ovaries are lovely! Lol. And I'm definitely going to ov from the right this month. He said I was text book. Which is great, but it puts us in the unexplained category.

Good news though is he confirmed nhs entitlement is 2 fresh plus 2 frozen rounds, AND we can have one private go while waiting and not lose the nhs tries!!

I asked if I could pay for the embryoscope for the nhs rounds but it was a no.

So now I just have to have the nhs appointment and decide with dh what the next steps are.

Consultant said sometimes people conceive right away after the HyCoSy but that as the due went in so easily it probably would make a difference to us. Xx

That sounds good sammy. You sound really positive too (in a written way) and I'm glad the HyCoSy app went as well as expected...biscuit and all! Lol!

I think hearing a bit of positive news can work wonders psychologically, knowing there is nothing physically wrong with the apparatus so I wish you all the best of luck for this month!

Still no sign of AF here. After Googling low prog levels, it's almost impossible 4 me to be pregnant. I'm going to do a test tomorrow though as recommended by the nurse from the fertility clinic...I'm dreading seeing the result as I know it's going to b negative...but what if it isn't!? Argh!? Questions questions!

Lemon, I've spent all eve cleaning part of my kitchen ceiling...ugh! Removing wallpaper and getting rid of the left over gunk...my arms kill!

Teagan - I feel more positive now. It's nice to be feeling relaxed, having my options laid out has really helped me.

Fx for you, I'm not very clued up on what levels should be, so I'm just going to be hopeful. Xx

Hello all, let's not fall off the bus! I had a great weekend in Oxfordshire with my sister. BFN as predicted with test so I had a few drinks. Ugh, I tell you, TTC leaves you somewhat of a lightweight when it comes to having a drink or two! Lol!

So, I'm writing this with a most joyful but sorrowful heart. My DB and DSIL gave birth to a most beautiful baby girl last night. Their second, so I am now an auntie to two gorgeous girls. I am so happy for them but I find myself crying and frustrated. I'm guessing other ppl on here have experienced this. I'm going to see them in two weeks and I'm scared I'm going to break down.

Ugh, pass me the chocolate and a large glass of Rosé!

Oh Teagan
I know how you feel. Dsil has just told us she's pg, and I came home and cried for 2 days on and off. If she has the baby and we're still not pg then I know the same thing will happen when it's born. No advice but just to let you know you are not alone in feeling like this. Be kind to yourself. Xx

Thanks Lemon

Sorry it was a BFN Teagan it's hard not to get your hopes up, I certainly get mine up and then it is horrible to see the BFN. One day (hopefully very soon) it will be a BFP. Can your GP do anything about your progesterone levels? It is completely understandable to feel that way. I have DSIL who is 14 weeks pregnant visiting with DBro soon and it's going to be hard. Enjoy your rose and choc have one for me!

Sammy, brilliant that your HyCoSy went well - interesting to hear re the dye. You never know though! I'm really squeamish and felt like I was going to pass out so had to lie down afterwards, the nurse was lovely about it though. And great news about being able to have a go at IVF privately and not lose your NHS goes. I'm still not sure what the situation is here but we have completed forms for our NSH referral and are going ahead privately and will just have to see.

We have a horrible smelly blocked drain outside so waiting in for someone to come and unblock it, good to have an excuse to go in to work late and to have a chance to catch up on here

Ooh, forgot to say, got my blood test results- the extra tests the consultant recommended due to my Raynauds and all came back normal which is a relief - we are well and truly unexplained!!

Great to hear from you again Trixie. I wasn't expecting a positive nor did I get my hopes up for the Preg test so it didn't hurt (emotionally) as much as it has done in the past. I've just had an anovulatory cycle so my body doesn't know what on earth it's doing atm, although I'm pretty sure I've just ovulated!?

Glad all your extra tests came back ok. Blocked smelly drains are no fun either!?

Trixie - your private clinic will be able to tell you about the nhs entitlement, that's how I found out. Although they possibly knew more as the same consultant works for both. I'm really nervous about tomorrows appointment and wish dh was coming. Am I rushing in to the IVF? Should I wait to see if the HyCoSy has made a difference? Xx

Teagan - anov cycles suck! I had one in October and it thoroughly confused me. Xx

Thanks Sammy, have my nurses appointment on Monday so will ask then.
I've asked myself that question, should I try the aspirin and low sugar diet for a few more cycles.... I've had four cycles since the HyCoSy and it didn't make a difference for me but you never know. It's a really difficult decision to make! Good luck tomorrow, hopefully you can talk things over with your DH over the weekend.

Sorry you had an annovulatory cycle Teagan, I think I have had at least one since trying, it feels like such a waste doesn't it!

Thanks Trixie. I honestly don't think it will make a difference, so will probably get started as soon as possible. Hope you're doing ok? Xx

My AMH score was 19... Anyone know how good that is?
They said it has to be higher than 5.5, but I've no idea how high the scale goes? I'm sure I've heard of people with scores in the 50s? Xx

Hiya Sammy, had to look up what AMH score was as I don't know anything about it sorry. If they say that you need above 5.5 then that should be enough reassurance for you as they wouldn't take any unnecessary risks at this stage. Fingers crossed for the next step!

I've just started AF which has surprised me somewhat as I haven't had my usual cramps and pains...very strange?

Teagan I think that's normal to not have the symptoms if you haven't ovulated. It's the hormones that cause the symptoms and they won't be there if you haven't ovd. Xx

Just adding to my previous comment about the lack of cramps and pains, well...they started at 3:15am so I had to go downstairs and dose up on ibuprofen and paracetamol and go back to bed with a hot water bottle. Lol. In future, I'll reserve my comments until kind of know what my body's up to!

Oh :(. Sorry for the pain Teagan, hope you feel better soon. Xx

Hi all. Fell off the sodding thread again .

I'm sorry to see there has bee a few BFNs since I last checked in. I hope everyone is coping ok. Teagan Constant supply of hot water bottles is the only thing!

Sammy in your shoes I think I would just crack on. There's no point waiting around. That's just my personality though (and not always entirely healthy I think ), you obviously have to go at a pace you feel comfortable with.

Good luck for Monday Trixie. I'm glad your tests were all normal, but I know that unexplained infertility is a hard diagnosis in itself

Thanks Lemon.
Didn't go as well as I had hoped, turns out they only do egg collection/transfers at certain times of the month so I will have to take medication to delay AF. When I initially notified the clinic that we wanted to do IVF in June I was told I'd need to come in for my first scan within a day or two of AF starting ie. by 2 June no mention of AF having to be delayed. Puts us back two weeks which isn't the end of the world.

We had made sure not to make any concrete plans for June what with scans, egg collection and transfer. DHs bro wanted to visit us on the weekend I thought transfer would take place so asked DH to put him off. He arranged for him to visit a few weeks later and turns out this is the weekend the transfer is now due to take place. His brother has already booked his flights and DH doesn't want to put him off again. I would like DH with me for the transfer and he wants to be there, this is going to be awkward if his brother is staying. And I really wanted us to be able to have quality time together afterwards. Am I being ridiculous? DH is really busy at work and refusing to talk about it - grrr!!

Teagan, I had AF arrive once without cramps which was a shock. At least you are onto a brand new cycle now, FX this is the one!

Sammy, are you any closer to making a decision about what to do? My clinic gave me a breakdown of brackets for low/satisfactory/high fertility when I had my AMH but can't find it! May be worth asking but being well over the 5.5 is good news and if AMH is too high it can be a sign of PCOS.

Trixie - how frustrating for you! Still it's only 2 weeks, you've waited this long, 2 weeks will fly by!
I will be following your progress closely as I'm hoping we won't be too far behind you.

We've decided to go ahead with private treatment. We would have to wait until September for the nhs and I just can't wait that long.
I just received a letter from the private consultant which reads 'your AMH result is entirely normal, indeed very encouraging at 19pmol/l. I would expect the ovaries to respond well to any form of stimulation' So that's good. Trixie what was your AMH if you don't mind me asking? Xx

It all sounds like good news to me. Trixie the timing is a bit annoying, but at least it's happening! Have you thought how you're going the deal with your BiL? It might just be a case of being really honest with him and hope he understands. What type of person is he? What's he expecting when he visits?

Sammy that sounds really positive too. I bet you feel much better just having made the decision to go ahead. Fingers firmly crossed for both of you and everyone on here.