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Thread 20 TTC #1 - We. Want. Babies.

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AlexiaB · 20/10/2016 10:06

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 like it when the grads stick around too. No question is too daft. We have opk experts, temp experts, cervical mucus management teams and symptom spotters extraudinaire!

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kwick · 10/11/2016 18:05

hep sorry you have been depressed - I bet the weather and darkness does not help. Make sure you are getting plenty of vitamin D and be sure that your time is just around the corner. Flowers

mrs minimum before they will consider IUI is 16mm

geeup very interesting question... can only speak about my experiences, although I think the egg can last about 24 hours before losing ability to fertilise.
So my follicle must be at least 16mm, when I get the lh surge on an opk they usually tell me to inject a "trigger" that evenibg which helps ovulation on its way, then the IUI happens the next day. You are right - the magic potion is put right where it needs to be plus they "activate" it so it is a hive of activity going in! I have never had success with IUI but this is going to be my lucky time Grin
Thank you for all the bets - I shall report back tomorrow morning I am feeling like I have not had enough milk though

Glad you have thermal socks on now jem I will live in Uggs during 2ww

Lets all consider how lucky we are:
We are lovely, supportive and caring ladies
We are fertile, juicy and ripe Wink
We are ready to nuture a healthy happy baby in each and every one of our wombles
We know that we are in perfect time
We have abundant lives and are ready to share this joy

geeup · 10/11/2016 18:15

Thanks everyone for your advice. Looking at the last few charts I temped, it looks like I get the surge 2 days before my temp rise so LH surge, then one more low temp, then temp rise the day after.
So guessing that today ie surge day is the day before I actually release the egg so O-1, I ovulate tomorrow and then temp rise the following day 1dpo confirms it... argh so confusing. All I know is I have ovulation pain right now!

geeup · 10/11/2016 18:15

For you chart fans!

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EJ2009 · 10/11/2016 18:31

Whats all this about warm feet. I thought id covered everything, good diet, no caffeine, yoga, sex, opks. I had no idea i should have worried about my feet!! Haha

LondonJem · 10/11/2016 18:53

I'm 12 DPO music feeling like AF is coming. Funny tummy - non urgent diarrhoea back again! Windy, tummy ache, sore boobs, bit of lower back ache. Just same old really! Think it will be cycle 12 starting in a few days. Dear me Sad

Gee how about quite late tonight then Saturday morning? Is that what the doctor advised?

MouseLove · 10/11/2016 18:54

MrsG oh my hilarious!!!! GrinBlush you've given me total confidence then about the OPK haha

Starmist he's ok today, less shaken up and has gone back into work. Thank you for asking. X

FXSkip so sweet. Thank you. X

Kwick I might chant that as my mantra. I have a healthy womble. Grin

Geeup you have some pretty perfect charts right there. Wink

Well. AF is over. My first in 14 months. And my first "real" non pill proper all guns blazing AF in 13 years. It wasn't very guns blazing thankfully. No cramps and quite light. I feel great. Temps are still yoyo and I would expect that's due to my overactive thyroid that's low priority to be treated according to my doc. I'm at the rheumatoid specialist in a few weeks and DHs birthday trip to Rome to look forward to in a week!!!! I'm feeling quite relaxed about TTC and excited!

kwick · 10/11/2016 19:01

Specially for you EJ - kwick's TOP TIPs:
From cd1 until ovulation - stay really hydrated and drink copious amounts of blue milk - my preference is for organic as pesticides get absorbed more readily through fat
From ovulation until end of TWW:
Desist copious milk drinking and return to normal levels
Eat lots of cayenne pepper
For first five days: buy a fresh pineapple, peel, divide into 5 and eat a fifth (including core) each day
Keep feet and kidneys warm at all times
Laugh a lot
PMA/visualisation
Take it easy
Grin

WingingIt83 · 10/11/2016 19:25

Cd7 for me and this cycles method is the every other day right through. Whether we manage that remains to be seen!

Good news on temp alexia!

Hugs to you hep

InspectorPenguin · 10/11/2016 20:22

Evening folks. Hope you're feeling happy despite all this TTC distraction.

Congrats on AF Mouse, glad it wasn't a bad one and you're able to look forward to a proper cycle.

Crossing my fingers for you Jem. Remember that lots of ladies on here have had their BFPs with no discernable difference in symptoms from PMS.

Gee I can sympathise with your dilemma - it sounds like a bit of a head fuck but I'm sure you'll get it sorted. All sounds really exciting and positive for you.

Love the positivity Kwik, thanks for the pep talk! REALLY hope you get the right results tomorrow and this is the cycle for you. I'll be over the moon if you're in our grads list next month.

Hope you're feeling better Skipper. I'd definitely get shagging if you have EWCM. OPKs aren't the be all and end all and sometimes a surge can come out of the blue so you might as well load up with swimmers :)

I got my AMH blood results today (a measure of egg quantity) and it wasn't the best news. Typical levels are around 5-50 pmol and mine was over 100. Through the roof, basically, and means that despite there being lots of eggs I can't actually ovulate. I won't find out the reason, or what it means for TTC, until my appointment at the end of December but it's almost certain I can't conceive naturally :( IVF might also be ruled out due to risk of over simulation.

Dr Google suggests the most likely reason is severe PCOS but I don't have a single symptom so it would be really weird if that were the case. Hopefully my scan date will come through soon so that we can have a bit more clarity.

Oh well. After a few tears earlier I'm feeling fairly philosophical about it now and am determined not to let it stress me out. I am healthy and happy and that is the most important thing.

Onwards and upwards people!

Hopefulbunny · 10/11/2016 21:48

Hi Guys,

Hope you are all okay. Star and London Jem, you said you both have Pelvic scans soon, I had mine today due to heavy AF and the lady said I have Fibroids! I know it's silly but I got quite upset after because whilst they are very common they can cause problems with implantation.

Are you having your to check fertility wise ?

I'm trying to stay positive.

sk1pper · 10/11/2016 21:55

Hope - I've had a pelvic scan (for both fertility and heavy periods) but I got the all clear. They mentioned things like fibroids and water sacs, it's what they tend to look for. I know it's disheartening but I believe fibroids are easily treated with medicine. Do you have to go back to the Doctors for the results? They should give you something to clear them up. Xx

geeup · 11/11/2016 07:17

I'm sorry you've had that shorty news inspector. However it's worth pointing out that AMH tells you how many eggs you have left, not how many there are if I understand correctly. There's loads of stories on other threads about people having babies naturally with high AMH. I know it's a shock though so I understand it's very upsetting. Flowersfor you.

geeup · 11/11/2016 07:17

*shitty!

sk1pper · 11/11/2016 07:52

Sorry inspector Flowers

I don't know a hugh amount about the AMH hormone but you need to speak to your Doc about next steps. There must be other things to try before IVF. On the positive, you'll have a huge pool of easily accessible eggs for IVF, because of the high levels. I know someone with the same problem and their first round was successful. Probably doesn't make you feel any better but you've got eggs and sperm, that's all you need. (Hugs)

LondonJem · 11/11/2016 08:33

Sorry about the AMH news penguin that must have been a shock. As the others have said you have plenty of eggs so I hope they can help you make this work. Hope you're alright Flowers

kwick · 11/11/2016 09:21

Inspector I am sorry about your AMH results - but do not discount IVF just yet - you may be able to do "natural" IVF when you are not given any drugs to stimulate follicle growth. Not all FCs offer it but I do believe it is becoming more widely available.

hopeful I think it depends where the fibroids are where they can negatively impact fertility.

Waiting for my scan...

AliceScarlett · 11/11/2016 09:39

Hep

Sorry to hear you're feeling down. I don't think it is surprising taking into account what you have gone through.

Kwick

Fx for good results today!

Inspector

What news :( I think you're doing very well with it, I'd be so angry. I do hope that there are other options to explore before IVF. Getting fertility GP appts is so difficult isn't it.

Mouse

After 1st proper AF, hopefully soon 1st proper Ov!

Hope

I had a fibroid and a cyst when they scanned me too. They said it was nothing to worry about.

Skipper and Starmist Good luck with your tests. Feels like a lot of us are getting to that stage.

I'm 18dpo and 3 days late according to FF. POA£5 this morning: snowy white BFN. Slight cramps but no other signs. Absolutely hate limbo land.

LondonJem · 11/11/2016 10:12

Day 1, cycle 12 Sad

At least I was expecting it this month.

MrsG280516 · 11/11/2016 10:29

Sorry Jem AF is such a witch SadFlowersChocolate

AliceScarlett · 11/11/2016 10:30

Sorry Jem :(

harrietm87 · 11/11/2016 10:58

Sorry jem and inspector.

I just saw a lovely thread on the conception board where someone has had a bfp having given up a year before aged 42 after 7 years of ttc - we should all take heart!

No news from me. 6 weeks before we start ttc (again). Saw pregnant friend recently who was looking gorgeous - happy for her but so broody!

HepKestrel · 11/11/2016 11:02

sorry Jem

Nicky883 · 11/11/2016 13:12

Sorry jem FlowersChocolate

AlexiaB · 11/11/2016 13:57

Jem I'm so sorry hun Flowers {hugs} That really sucks! Sad How did your DH's result go today?

Music that all sounds normal to me. Cd19 isn't that late (although it'd be nicer earlier!) and 6 days is normal especially as it's lighter near the end. It most likely means you have a nice thick lining which is good! My temp was down today but still post O range for me. Praying for crosshairs tomorrowHmm

Skipper hope you feel better soon Flowers Being sick could have delayed O for you. Lol at your OHShock

Inspector I'm so sorry to hear that FlowersFlowers I hope you're okay. As others have said there will be options available to you. Natural IVF is a great shout (Create Fertility offer this). If you're looking for positives- it's better to have a high AMH than low so the good news is you have lots of eggs and you will have a baby. Keep positive Flowers When do you get your DH's SA results?

Kwick How did your scan go? Great PMA as always Smile

Gee when did dtd in the end?

Harriet hope the next 6 weeks fly by for you!

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AlexiaB · 11/11/2016 14:04

Sorry Gee.. When did you*. Your charts are very pretty too! You have very regular cycles which is great and your timing has been spot on.

Winging good luck with dtd every other day this cycle. Will you still be temping and doing opks or just relaxing?

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