Thread 30, TTC #1 | Hilda hopefuls are still riding the shag wagon

[Jamon]

Calling all OPK-ers, Temp-ers, Clomid-ers, Femara-ers, IUI-ers, IVF-ers and anyone else on the TTC #1 Bus.


We've been going a while now so the novelty has well and truly worn off and we're slightly battle scarred and bruised in the cervix area. We don't get a lot of baby dust in these here parts, we just keep it 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!


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


Key:
HS - have/had sex
GOS - good old shag
ELH - enthusiastic lavatory happenings
LSFX - legs spread, fingers crossed

It's a little frenchie so very cute. I've wanted one for ages then we kept saying lets get one after we've had a baby but then it gets depressing keep putting things off so part of new attitude was to just go for things. I was also conscious that I didn't want people to think it was a baby replacement as my sister said 'oh I hate people who get a dog instead of a baby' (she's v odd with all this stuff) but then again, I thought who cares, we know we're not treating it is as a replacement for a baby so it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks.

I know what you mean about hoping this all becomes a distant memory too. I've got several friends who have been through it and they've all said they don't even think about it now, it's just a distant memory and a horrible time in their life they've forgotten about now they've got a baby and everything clicked into place. Hopefully that will be all of us very soon.

Oh pyjamas I'm sorry, that's really unfair of them to do that. I'm so hopeful for the little blasto that's on board though, I hope it's hanging on tight! Did you get a little list from the clinic of things to do during the 2WW or is there nothing really you need to do but wait?

Awwww sounds adorable chlo. Will you post a picture when he or she arrives?

I think it's so easy for people who haven't experienced this to judge. 'I wouldn't do this' or 'why do people do that' but the truth is we all just need to get through it whichever way we can, and be as mentally and physically intact as possible.

Pyjamas sorry lovely that must be gut wrenching. You HAVE got one on board though who they felt was worthy of giving a good go - I'm sure they wouldn't do this if it hadn't got far enough along. I'm keeping everything crossed for you. As far as I understand it the first time is a bit of an experiment with the drug protocol also - so please don't get disheartened that you wouldn't get more in the future. I sincerely hope you don't need to lovely xxx

Ah thanks for the words of encouragement guys - desperately trying to remain positive.

Sorry to hear that pyjamas, not the call you want to be getting! But hang on in there, all is definitely not lost. Have you got any plans to keep you busy until you test?

Thanks chlo - have got comedy night booked with DH for tomorrow, just what we need! And dinner with friends on Saturday.

Sorry everyone - I know I'm totally self-obsessed at the moment, I will catch up properly soon! Just feels like all space in my head is consumed right now.

I don't want to steal her thunder, so sorry if you pop over to share, but it looks like Rainbow might have got a bfp!

Ah sorry pyjamas for the phone call but that doesn't mean bad news. You have a cute little egg just waiting to be sticky, all you need is a good dose of laughter and lots of smiles. 😃😀🙂

Flash I'm not an early tester so there's no risk of that. I've always left it for a few weeks 😂 My BFP cycle I wasn't going to test at all, but had to for a MRI scan! 🙄🙃

Your new dog sounds adorable chlo please post pics if you're willing!

Flash I know what you mean about being unable to think ahead. I also don't think about names or prams or baby grows or any of that stuff I used to daydream about. It's too painful now all I can focus on is just achieving a BFP!

Glad you've got some nice distracting stuff planned this weekend pyjamas

Had a pretty rubbish reaction from the hospital. They said his last test was normal so we're unexplained and they wouldn't look into varicocele. If we want to pursue it we have to go back to the GP and ask to be referred to a urologist. Seems ridiculous to me - if he has one then it's likely to be preventing conception - but the NHS would rather give us IVF than diagnose / treat a varicocele.

As DH said though maybe it's not the best time to consider the minor surgery it would require when we're so far along the IVF wait

Thanks guys - just went for a (soft) drink after work and b!tched about our bosses - was so good to talk about something else!

B*tching about your boss always feels good doesn't it ha ha. Glad you're doing ok.

Will definitely post pics jamon. I think it will definitely be good for us and obviously we want a dog because we want a dog if you know what I mean (!) but it'll be a good distraction too. I feel like I've got a lot to talk about again recently, what with my business and the dog so when people say 'how are things with you', I feel like I have lots to talk about,
rather than a few months ago where I just felt like I had nothing to contribute to conversations. Sounds ridiculous now but that's how I felt.

Sorry that you were disappointed with the appointment. It's annoying when you look forward to these apps and leave feeling disatisfied. Our appt with the urologist was £250. Not sure if it's something you'd consider pursuing privately but thought I'd let you know how much it set us back.

So sorry about the rest of the embryos pyjamas, have hey given any reason or is it just one of those things? Keeping everything crossed for the one you've got onboard; what an emotional rollercoaster for you

Sorry too that the appointment wasn't more successful Jamon. Do you agree with your DH?

Lots of love to those of you having a hard time at the moment. We totally missed FW this month for various reasons. It'a no bad thing as far as I'm concerned, so nice to be off the treadmill.

Hey ladies. Sorry I've been really quiet this month. I was trying to not stress and think about ttc too much. Earlier today I got a faint positive on a cheapy and 5 mins ago I got a lovely bfp on a frer. I am absolutely over the moon 😀.

Do you mind if I still follow the thread and everyone's journeys?

Congratulations Rainbow!

Pic pic pic rainbow! Congratulations. Definitely stay, with your bfp and otters' maybe our luck has turned!

Kathrino you sound very Zen. Hoping for a peaceful cycle for you.

Jam sorry the appointment didn't go as hoped. My experience of the NHS in general, is that there is a lack of forethought re prevention vs treatment. Often it seems they spend a lot of resources treating something, eg IVF, when in some cases, a couple of tests or a simple procedure might make it unnecessary. Not saying that is the case for you of course, just they don't always focus on the right things in my opinion.

It won't let me upload another pic today. I've uploaded 4 and it says I've uploaded 6 🙄.

I'm over the moon but so so nervous also. Docs tomorrow to talk about precautions after my mc.

So where could I go to obsess about this trying to conceive lark and discuss all things ovulating and cycles.

Ooooh I know- MN.

First post alert
I have no idea what I am doing really but here goes.

Popped my first pregnacare conception pill this morning so its official I guess.

Stats LooseMoose, 28yrs old
No Mini Mooses
Ectopic 2012 - not really trying messed up between implant and pill
Stopped pill 1/6/17 although had been oretty poor at taking it for 3 weeks prior
Last AF 1/6/17
Had a lap last week confirmed endometrosis- told to errr get on it (with my OH obvs)
So yeah thats me. I know when I ovulate because it hurts and I bleed (still ovulate on mini pill) dreading first proper period!

Right, time for a proper catch up!

First of all, congratulations rainbow!! What fantastic news!! Definitely stick around 😊

Sorry you didn't get what you needed from the appointment jam - infuriating that they won't even consider ruling something out. Do you think you'll go down the GP referral route, if only for piece of mind if it turns out to be nothing?

So exciting about the dog chlo! You must must must post pictures!

Must be nice in a way to be off the TTC hamster futility wheel for a month kath - hope it's a good break for you.

I'm feeling much brighter - I emailed dr asking whether I should be concerned that it was only an early blasto on day 5. She said it's nothing to worry about and normal for the morning of day five - they've had a good amount of success with early blasts, it now all depends on whether the blast is programmed to go beyond this stage. I'm still trying to keep realistic, but it is a relief to not have that to worry about anymore.

I also downloaded the Zita West IVF meditation album on iTunes - it's great and chilled me right out! I keep looking at the picture of the little ball of cells they gave me - come on little blob!

Oh and the recipes from Emma Cannon's new book are delicious!! Spiced paneer with wilted greens and brown basmati rice tonight - YUM

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But Dr Said if no pregnancy max 8 - 12 months to be referred for fertility. I haven't over explored why but assuming because of the endometroisis. Im a bit anxious to explore fertility and endometrosis too much.

Welcome Loosemoose. Sorry to hear you might have difficulties conceiving, we're all at various stages of TTC with various problems/assistance along the way. Hopefully you won't be with us long, we've just had a couple of BFPs from long time triers, so FX our luck has returned!

Pyjamas glad to hear the consultant has eased some of your fears and you are feeling perkier.

So AF is out the door and DH and I are going for cocktails, dinner and the theatre tonight! Very excited, particularly as DH has been working very unreasonable hours the last couple of weeks so will be nice to actually see him, and for him to have a rest! Got to get on with the GOSing too, FX the Agnus Castus will arrive soon.

Hope all goes well pyjamas. Keeping my fx for you 😊.

Enjoy your night out flash. Sounds like it will be a fab night.

I went to my gp this morning and filled out my midwife form. I asked if I should continue with baby aspirin and she said she couldn't confirm as she isn't a midwife 😔. Also can't get through to my clinic either to talk to my consultant. I should be getting an early reassurance scan in 2-3 weeks because of previous mc. Just need to settle my nerves now!

Congratulations rainbow wonderful news and everything crossed for you

Hope you enjoy a month off it kath. I do agree with him. It's maybe something to think about post IVF I think

Welcome moose

Cheering your blast on pyjamas glad to hear you're feeling more positive. It's such a rollercoaster. I hope your DH is supporting

Thanks everyone - feeling much perkier today! And am definitely ignoring the 2dp5dt (now there's a new acronym!) womb twinges - definitely.

DH had been brilliant jam - he came home with White Company treats on transfer day and a beautiful bunch of flowers last night 😍 Lots to talk about at our therapy session tomorrow!

Confirmed with a digital this morning. Eekkk! Still hasn't sunk in 😂.

Pyjamas when is your testing date? How are you feeling?

Wahoooooooo rainbow!! So pleased for you 😁😁😁 Must be amazing seeing it right there in black and white!

My test day is on Friday but I'm going to see if I can hold out until Saturday because don't know if I'll be able to handle work if it's bad news. I veer between feeling positive to totally terrified!