Thread 21 TTC #1 - The one where all our cycles went haywire but we DID NOT GIVE UP

[FXSkip]

Calling all clomid-ers, OPK-ers, temp-ers and anyone else on the TTC Bus.

We are long past cervix prodding (in fact we know where it is at any given time just by closing our eyes) and we have ditched the Gregorian calendar in favour of the TTC Cycle Day calendar. We don't do baby dust, or baby-dancing, we just keep legs spread and fingers crossed (LSFX) We love a baby bomb from a prior bus-mate, but if we get told to 'just relax and enjoy it' ONE MORE TIME you will get a punch in the face. You get kwick-cake if you behave, and talked down from the ledge when you need it.

Hop on board, post your stats and prepare to be dazzled by the wealth of TTC knowledge we long-timeys have to share....

Oh, and obviously my body is playing some cruel joke with me because I'm just had more cramping and my brown spotting has started. I am NEVER believing my body again.

skipper well be being naive I just assumed everyone was walking around with mucus pants haha.
So to check you check internally

Always learning

Gutted for you skipper. Big hugs.

Yeah Dixie shove a finger up there, up to the knuckle & have a good rootle around, pull it out & see what the consistency is like. It's grim at first but you get used to it. It's interesting to see how it changes through your cycle. Your cervix will feel soft when fertile (like touching your lips) & firmer when you aren't fertile (like touching your nose)

Sorry Skipper our bodies are so mean xx

Dixie - yup!! As Star said, have a rootle (what a great word) round. Or a rummage. To check for EWCM, use two fingers. When you inspect it externally it should stretch between two fingers.

Well I've never had any notable symptoms before, so maybe this is a good thing? And the spotting has reduced considerably which means my luteal phase is a bit healthier.

I really hope we get a sticky BFP on the thread this month - we really really need one. Good luck to anyone in the 2ww.

So sorry sk1pper I had a really good feeling for you. Urgh this sucks

I don't need to go poking for CM. it's just there when I wipe.

Talking of. Is is unusual to have EWCM after ovulation?? I'm getting a little today. (3DPO)

Sk1pper I still have a good vibe Hun, you might have implanted late or still be too early. PMA. PMA!!

Mouse - don't think it's unusual, I've had it last a while post ovulation before.

Thanks girls - yup PMA!

I had ewcm up until today (5 dpo), showing up when I wipe. Its never a bad thing as you may not have ovulated when you think you did, and it's the ewcm that helps the sperm travel up to the egg. I sound like a biology lesson now!

So I had some odd tummy pains over the last couple of days. Did a final ovulation test and that second line is still there, faint but there. Which is really odd for me on cd23. I had a really strong line on cd17 and then didn't test anymore as I figured I must have ovulated around cd18. Is this a good sign?!

My OPK trailed off after my 4 days of positive strong lines. But I'm having cramps really low down today and feel tender so I think AF might be making an early appearance and my body is freaking out. Either that or I'm coming down with something as I woke up this morning to a temp spike and I had a major sweat on. ah well, I'll just have to wait and see. Still very early days.

Someone was speaking about this before (sorry can't remember what was said)...

Where and how can I get a private hycosy done? Does it include some kind of dye wash? And how expensive will it be (roughly)?

Skipper i am having one done on friday from create it will be 400 pounds

Here is what the peocedure entails

The procedure takes approximately half an hour. You will have an internal scan first; the doctor will take measurements of the uterus (womb), endometrium (lining of womb) and ovaries. Under ultrasound guidance a thin tube will be passed into the womb through the neck of the womb and a small amount (5-10 mls) of fluid (normal saline) is injected into the womb to observe the presence of any abnormalities (polyp, fibroids etc) in the lining of the womb. A sulphur based medium called Sonoview is then passed into the womb and the fallopian tubes to assess the tubes. You may experience some discomfort during the procedure.

FXSkip, you can put me down for a ticket for 30 Nov, though I'm not holding out much hope this month. Everything feels pretty much normal - certainly not getting any 'omg I might be pregnant' moments. I did try reflexology this month for the first time but it was after ovulation (should really be before) - very relaxing though. :) I've booked myself in again for next month in the hopes that I'll be able to catch my most fertile moment.

Hugs to you skipper - I'm sorry about your BFN. :(

Mouse that sounds like ovulation cramps. I get them strongly, have been having them all week. If you've had EWCM too then I reckon you're ovulating.

Day 13 OPK still negative - well done for waiting little egg! And DH on his way home. Excuse my earlier freak out - normal service is now resumed

Glad the eggs has held off for you london

Cd 24 and had a terrible night, bad stomach pains and now backache. Woke up expecting af to have arrived 5 days early but nothing. Now.feeling headachy. This sucks :(

5dpo and the tww is dragging... argh. I need a hobby (other than MN). Think I might get myself one of those adult colouring books

Nicky - thank you so much (again!) I'm going to look into this tonight. I just feel like the NHS stuff is taking too long - my gran would telling me that patience is a virtue. But fuck it.

Hope everyone had a lovely day xx

Morning ladies! So, there are 10 of us testing in the next two weeks. With an average chance of nearly 60%, I am looking for at least 6 BFPs and will accept no less. Sadly, I think I'll be one of the 4 - FF has decided to change my ovulation date to CD 23 despite positive OPKS on CD 17/18 and having no other reason to. Unfortunately this puts my chances at low, and with my cervix dropping this morning I suspect AF is on the way. Sk1pper I really hope this is your month. Next month I am going to be much more in control of my wild testing.

Jam I'm almost sure I'm 4DPO today so no idea what the cramps were. I got 4 days of positive OPK and then negative ones so I'm sure ovulation passed. Might just have been unrelated cramps. My lower tummy is tender today but quite firm. I'm probably just having an episode.

Bad news for me but statistically good for the rest of you. I'm out :(. Only made it to an 11 day luteal phase again. Ironic really as it started just as I was leaving to go and see the fertility consultant for my IVF referral.

yayyy Jam you have good obedient eggs

Skipper No problems . I would also ask for your full blood results and take them to the consult if you are going anw to see what he things.

Sorry geeup

In other news i have called my gynaecologist (in a different country) and asked about this TSH malarkey . He couldn't believe that the nhs considers a TSH of 3.4 normal for TTC . He went on and on about how many studies have proved that anything above 2 can cause miscarriages and can prevent implantation. I am so glad i got my results and didn't take their word for it !
I will try to get a prescription privately on Friday and if i cant do that i will get it from my gynaecologist

Gee so so sorry.

Nicky I'm waiting for my first appointment at the hospital about my thyroid which is apparently high (appointment is taking a long time). I was shocked as if anything I have all the signs of someone with an underactive thyroid. Should I find out what my TSH is? (I really have no clue about anything) TY

Skip I love your stats. Keep them coming. I think I'll join you in one of the 4 spots. Tummy is so tender and hard. AF might make an early appearance. CD19 today.

Sorry geeup have you got something nice planned for this evening to cheer you up?

So sorry geeup