Thread 17 TTC#1 Follow the fallopian road ~~~○

[StarkyTheDirewolf]

Hugh enjoys ISW and his love affair with Doreen. He watches out for skittle tits and weepyitis. Mrs Arseholey Fucknut (Af) shows up when you least want her but brings wine and soft cheese as a consolation prize.

We don't have rules as such but expect to be talked down from the ledge with kind and well meaning but firm words if you get too hysterical. But most importantly don't convince yourself you're pregnant in the tww That is paramount! It messes with your head and makes you crazy crazier

We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts. We want a fanny full of determined Doreen, not unicorn farts and gnome tears with extra sparkle. We've been going a while now so the novelty has somewhat worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area.

Post your stats and add your dates. A more lovely, supportive group of ladies you couldn't wish to meet. We've got a few grads sticking around I won't leave and no question is too daft. We have opk experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

Yeah cycles that long should be investigated. If you do have pcos or whatever, best to get the ball rolling now rather than waiting. You could almost not mention fertility, just go and talk about irregular periods. I'm having loads of tests because I'm bleeding in between and they all overlap really.

No real surprise, but a big fat 0.00 on the hcg blood test.
cd65

Sorry hep and purple, this ttc malarkey is a real bitch

Thanks all. It is indeed a bitch.

I'm going to make an appointment and say I know I've not been TTC long enough for tests to be done but since tracking cycles over the past year I've seen how irregular they are (now 45 days and counting) and the ovulation predictors suggest my hormones are all over the place. If there's something - anything - I can do now I will

hep what a fcuker

Sorry purple

Awww hep that's just a F&£:3r I mean
Wtf is going on???? So sorry, 65 days is just!!!!

So hone for two days fro my course, had not mentioned fw to DP in case of pressure hitting him that way. He came home Fri night, pretty drunk but didn't seem too bad at the time but I was half asleep...DTD...... DTD AGAIN...... He couldn't finish. Again this morning.... Couldn't finish!!! I mean aaaargh....
This us normal for him when drunk or first thing on a morning but sooo frustrating when it's fw! Last chance saloon tomorrow before I head back on my training course!! Grrrrr

Morning all. Sad to report that I am back. Well, not quite back, but I have an empty sac so after I miscarry I will be back. This may be several weeks so not sure how much I'll be on here, all feels a bit surreal just now. Hoping you are all well x

so sorry skip !

So sorry skip 🙁💗💐 sending you lots of love and hugs from across the pond.

Oh no I'm so sorry skip

Hi girls suchajem here just re downloaded the app after a week off. Was blissful not thinking about ttc I forgot cycle day and all that and actually thought about different stuff.

But have thought of you all and how you are getting on. Lol starky at your ice lolly bath

skip I'm so sorry lovely I'm sending you hugs. Hold onto knowing that you can conceive. I hope your body is now saying it's ready and that the next one flourishes xxx

Hoping for news of bfps at my next check in. I'm off for a week of shagging with the DH and trying to stay chilled xx

fxskip I am so sorry. Not sure how to console but to say I have been there and it does get easier.
I felt very lonely when it happened to me: my FC did a crap job in explaining the options. But in what was a devastating time I am "glad" I opted for surgical management. Happy to answer any questions.

Thanks you guys, I appreciate your support even though you are all strangers ha ha!! I had actually told quite a few people IRL and I don't regret it as it has been a huge source of comfort.

Moose I am really sorry to hear you/OH are struggling still. I wish I had something useful to say.

Kwick what is FC?! I haven't spoken to anyone yet, I am split 50/50 between waiting for it to happen naturally and wanting it medically managed (either pessary or ERPC). The impatient side of me (that wants to get pg again as soon as possible) says to get it out the way ASAP, so I'm inclined to ignore that and wait for mother nature. Its a headfuck for sure.

Hi all, just back from weekend camping by the coast, weather was better than expected, was very pleased not only to have bare legs some of the time but even had an unexpected dunk in the sea!!

FxSkip so sorry, i am glad you have some people you can talk to for support and hugs in RL.

Sorry Hep and Purple too, what a head fuck it all is.

Moose sorry you and DH are still finding it difficult, I know from past experience how difficult it can be. When are you back to your course? Hope you've managed to jump him this afternoon?! Sometimes changing it up on the timing of dtd can help I think.

Glad to see you back Jem and glad a week off has left you feeling chilled and positive! Have great week of shagging

I finally got some action on the OPK front! Got my what I would say was an almost-positive on Saturday (CD20) at 2.30pm and again at 5pm and then on Saturday night from about 6pm I got the exact same sharp/twingey/stitch-like pain that I had on CD19 last month on the right hand side, but this time on the left-hand side, that surely must be OV pain right?! The thing is, I'd say I didn't get what would be classed as a definite positive, darker than test line, until Sunday CD21. Is is possible to have had the OV pain the night befoe the strongest OPK result?!

fxskip FC = fertility clinic
I was given 3 options - natural (just could not handle having to wait), medically managed (could not handle seeing) and surgically managed. I went to an Early Pregnancy Unit after my FC told me at 8 week scan there was no heartbeat (they saw one at 7 weeks). EPU confirmed no heartbeat and then gave me option 1 or 3 - at this EPU they did not do the medically managed, I went in next day for surgery. My reservation about this was it felt like aborting my very much wanted baby but my mum almost shouted at me that this was not the case, that baby was already dead - this actually helped me a lot.
The op was straight forward - only issue was I had an allergic reaction to anti-MRSA lotion (trust me eh?!) and I was in agony due to that for a few days.
Emotions took a lot longer to heal. But time does help.
Much love and strength to you fxskip

So sorry to hear that skip, as kwick says, the emotional pain does ease after a bit, stay strong. Mine was natural, not necessarily through choice, it just happened. I found a wonderful forum somewhere on here I think about what to expect when having an early miscarriage which was full of practical advice.

Having a little hiatus now as off to Rhodes this week for some much needed rest! According to ovia I'm due on mid holiday so doubly hoping AF is a no show this month! Although think of all the mojitos Id miss out on if she stayed awol...

Good luck all and keep positive X

Sorry you're having issues moose I completely sympathise as having the same issue at moment with my DH :-( FW starts tomorrow...

So sorry Skip

So sorry skip This TTC business is horrendously hard.

jem lovely to see you back. Enjoy your relaxed week of shagging!

We didn't manage any more nookie before I had to come away again, so unless there was some errant swimmers released during the act, we're out this month.... It's so frustrating, he had no problem during the first week!

Enjoy your holiday live Enjoy those Mojito's while you can!

Skip that's really sad news, I'm sorry. Take care of yourself and take heart in the knowledge your body is very able to get pregnant, so it just needs a little bit more time

Lovely to see you Jem! Glad you are feeling better after a break. Have a fab week of shagging and fun times

Moose sorry it's been a frustrating time for you. I don't have many words of wisdom to offer but hope that you have a better time next month. In the meantime get yourself down to the shops and buy some lovely wine/champagne/gin/soft cheese/sushi to enjoy guilt-free.

Marmite I don't really know much about ovulation - I'm not even sure it is happening to me since I haven't experienced any sort of ovulation pain or had any EWCM for months! I would just say that biology and bodies are unpredictable and, although there are textbook processes, that doesn't mean it's the same for everyone every month, so don't read too much into confusion between OPKs and OV pain.
It all sounds very promising that your body is doing the right thing so as long as you had sex regularly over the last week you'll be in with as much chance as anyone :)

Not sure what CD I am on over here but I feel exactly the same as I have every other month and have the low-level abdominal cramps that suggest AF is about a week away. Definitely no indication that there is a BFP on its way so planning to go into cycle 6 with the same approach of no OPKs and regular sex.
Kind of looking forward to getting cycle 6 out of the way so that I can go to the doctors and sort out some tests. Weird eh?!

Skip, I'm so sorry to hear your news - sending you hugs. Look after yourself. :(

Have been silent I know lately - been away for a week in Orkney which has been lovely and relaxing, my approach to TTC has most definitely mellowed over the last couple of months. Sadly on cycle 8 now as AF came on schedule the day before my holiday, but feeling positive for the most part. :) Joining Jem on the week of shagging and hoping this one takes!

Does anybody know much about progesterone tests, btw? I called up the surgery for the result of my blood test yesterday. Apparently they showed I ovulated, which is a relief, but when I asked for progesterone level the lady on reception just said it showed as 44. Normally with Google-fu I can find information that tells me if that is low, normal or high, but I'm struggling on this. I'll have to call the doctor to sort out going to a fertility clinic anyway but if anybody here knows in the meantime it would set my mind at rest. :)

Think you have the right mindset going Penguin, it's impossible to stay so worked up for so long and I'm enjoying not feeling so stressed these days.

Sorry you're having troubles Moose - I feel your pain! Been there, done that, though I think the fact that I'm not now taking my temp every morning or peeing regularly on sticks has helped DH calm down and just enjoy the moment when we're together. That and there are other things in our life at the moment that are stressing him more than TTC!

I'm on CD48 here. Definitely not pregnant and feel AF ready. Ovia has lost the plot.

Sorry Purple :(

This thread definitely needs some good news. It's so long since we had that little run of BFPs a few months back... I think I'm going to do a raindance later.

kavan progesterone levels change through the cycle. When I was upduffed (b4 MC) clinic were happy when I had a progesterone of over 100... But doubt that helps any - sorry!

Sorry purple

I will join in with raindance inspector! We need some bfps!!!!!

Thanks guys, I haven't started officially miscarrying yet so still feel a bit numb, but I am so grateful for all the support.
Purple I just had to tell Ovia about my miscarriage and they (she?) sent me a nice email. 50% of me thinks she's not bad, the other 50% can wait to mess with her again.
kwick thanks for clarifying! I think I am going to wait until my official 12 week scan (if I still haven't started bleeding) and then I'll go in for ERPC. I stupidly googled misdiagnosis and now I've got a weeny thread of hope. I'm prepared for the worst though, don't worry. I've not lost the plot (I dont think)