Sperm Meets Egg (hopefully)

[AllHopeAndNoResults]

Hi guys,

I’ve done a few threads on here for ttc but this month I am in a new positive state of mind and I am determined to get that BFP!!

I’ve been to the GP today who said my bloods have come back fine for hormones etc and just that I am very low on vit d (which I knew from last check up and have been taking vitamin tabs twice a day) anyway....

She has said there is nothing to suggest any infertility or that I’m not ovulating and that perhaps I am ovulating and not timing it. I was convinced at this appointment I would be prescribed chlomid, but no she said that I just need to come back in 2 months with a new blood test and see from there...

I came away disheartened and a little bit like I’d given up until I thought hold on she said there was no reason to suggest in infertile or have a problem therefore I am fertile and need to work harder! So I got online ordered loads of OPKs, preseed and a basal thermometer.

I also downloaded Sperm Meets Egg and I am determined this month to follow rule by rule. Sorry that was very long! But I am due AF any minute so will be tracking from about day 8 anybody want to do the journey with me??

Again sorry for how long that was!!

@HallowsandHorcruxes sorry to hear that it must have been hard for you.

I agree that at least giving it your all you’ve tried. Hopefully this will be a lucky time round for you. Fingers crossed 🤞 I’m looking forward to all the BFP’s x

Hi everyone thanks for sharing your stories so far! It's so encouraging and gets me psyched to get going. I've just received my Ava watch and put my stats in and it's predicted AF for Monday while natural cycles predicted it for Friday so now a few more days to wait. I'll be wearing it for the first time tonight very excited to see what stats I get.

I'm CD23 how about everyone else? What do your partners think of it?

@tinyole how exciting that your Ava has arrived. Keep us updated on the results!
It’s weird and I probably shouldn’t out myself to much but I feel like it’s a good omen because Ava is the chosen name IF I ever get my positive and it’s a girl so I get all excited when I see something that relates 😂 sad I know.

Do you feel like AF is due? According to Ovia (which is the app I use btw I forgot to say when asked) I’m due on the 13th so as you can see a long cycle for me 😞

It does help having others in a similar situation to share with doesn’t it?

@AllHopeAndNoResults Ava is a great name! Was one of my top but DH didn't like it. We've settled for Penelope if we have a girl.

It totally helps having you all to talk to. I don't really want to tell my close friends as I don't want them constantly asking and my mother would demand daily reports. DH is tired of me constantly reading things and he says I'm getting myself worked up so this is my only outlet!

I'll def keep you updated. How are you holding up? Do you have much support?

@AllHopeAndNoResults and to be honest the only symptoms I usually get with AF is mild diarrhoea (sorry TMI) which I haven't had at all so I'm still hopeful. I'm also temping still to compare to AVA so if my temp stays high I'll start freaking out

@tinyole Penelope is such a lovely name!

I am the same with not telling real life friends but only because they get sick of me banging on about it and none of them have struggled to conceive so they don’t really get it.

That’s a weird AF symptom 😂 but our bodies do crazy things. I’m not sure what my symptoms are tbh 🤔 only because I kind of forget each month as I’m always symptom spotting!

I actually feel really excited for you and something’s telling me you will get it this month 🤗🤗

@AllHopeAndNoResults thank you hun! Same for you, I think SMEP is going to a game changer and baby dust is going to be flying around. Sleep well I'll share my first night with Ava in the morning xx

@tinyole Morning! I am so desperate to hear about the AVA I couldn’t wait until a respectable time to ask 😂

Hope you had good and accurate results

@AllHopeAndNoResults haha no worries all hours are respectable!! I was actually almost late to work this morning because I spent so much time reading it and looking at the stats. It's really interesting. With only one day of data it's very early days to see how effective it is but love all the info! It says I slept on average 5.5hrs which isn't great so I'm going to try and make sure i get more sleep.

Unfortunately I think AF is on its way but I won't believe it's over until the fat lady sings!! So far though I'm impressed by the info. I know I'm a poor sleeper so this will be great to help me get that back on track. Would also help if I was scrolling through MN on my phone half the night 😂😂

How are you this morning?

@tinyole 😂😂😂 I think I’m just as invested in your cycle as you!

That’s really good it gave so much info. Do you wear it all day or just at night?

As you said your not out until she rears her ugly head and if she does just remember we have a good plan for this month so don’t get disheartened.

It will be interesting to see how the data proceeds and how accurate it is.

Mumsnet is the devil in the late hours 😂 I’m feeling ok this morning no more or less ‘AF symptoms’ just at a steady level of impending period so I’m sure she will come soon. Xx

@AllHopeAndNoResults haha I appreciate your investment and promise to be as invested in yours!! I'll want all the details.

When is your AF due again? I've got two predictions, one for this Friday from my temping chart and one for Monday from Ava so will have to wait till Monday if hasn't come by Friday before testing again. I've banned myself.

Ready to get going with SMEP either way!

@tinyole thanks lol at least someone is I think my DP has got closed ears to it atm as I’ve talked non stop.

I’ve gone over the top crazy as if I’m already pregnant, I’ve been hounding him to make a decision on a name (even though I’ve already chosen as said upthread 😂) the way I’ve been acting you would think I was running out of time 😳

According to Ovia I’m due Saturday so we are basically an identical cycle which is exciting! If I was you I’d go by what AVA tells you so Monday?

I think if she hasn’t come by then I reckon you are in for a good chance of getting the BFP eeek!

If not as you say we have SMEP also exciting!

I have an update and a not very good one.
This could be a bit long so sorry I’m advance just hoping someone might offer advice.

I had a call back from my GP today and she explained that my progesterone levels are low and therefor didn’t ovulate when tested, the other GP that I spoke to never said that at all.

Anyway she’s now booked me in for a pelvic exam and some swabs. I’d asked her if it means I cannot conceive with low levels and she said no it just means I’m perhaps not ovulating when they tested but I’ve read contradicting things.

I am now worried that doing all these things in preparation won’t make one bit of difference if Infact I’m not ovulating.

I don’t know I’m just really disheartened by it now tbh. The GP is really lovely and she’s moved my test date forward and said if we have the same result she will refer me to a gynaecologist which is good but also said as I have 1 DS we will really have to push for fertility treatments if needed as they won’t help.

I just don’t know what to do has anyone conceived with low levels? Is it just a case of catching my ovulation or am I not ovulating? Sorry for the long post x

Hi @AllHopeAndNoResults sorry for late reply long day at work only finishing.

I'm sorry to hear your news. I'm afraid I don't have any knowledge or experience with this but it's best not to think the worst until you've got more information. The positive this is at least this has been found out so you didn't waste any time with low progesterone levels. Now you're on the road to finding a solution.

Have you read "Taking charge of your fertility" by Toni Weschler? It's a great resource and I've found it really informative. It might help if you feel more in control and can get some reliable information and it's a well known book explaining many aspects of fertility. I got a copy second hand on eBay. I'll have a read to night and see if I can find anything that might be of help to you

Just remember keep your head up. You're not out of the race until you're in the grave!! There's always hope, hang on to it

I hope you get success @AllHopeAndNoResults I really do.

At the risk of sounding like a patronising twat though to anyone reading this

don't waste money on internet cheap OPKs.

Running those together with the ClearBlue smiley ovulation sticks gave totally different results; clear blue ALWAYS right.

I don’t work for them BTW but they are worth the money for the certainty of result.

The very very best of luck x

@tinyole thank you!

I haven’t heard of that book I’ll have a look and see but if you do find anything I’d be very grateful.

I think my moods down after that call because AF is due and I’m just moody I’m starting to see that it actually doesn’t change anything it just gives me a better outlook on it.

Thank you for the support and I totally agree about not being out until in my grave. We are starting to get to the bottom of it (GP and I) which is more than we was doing this time last month 😊 xx

@PaulHollywoodsSexGut

Thank you for that and for the information, I was actually considering running them both alongside each other as it can’t hurt and can give me a better understanding.

I’m hoping it all means I just haven’t ovulated on the test date and I’m going to be like a mad woman testing every day so at least I know if I do ovulate or not during this month.

Thanks again xx

The thing is I just won’t know until I know and it really helps that I have this thread with you guys because it does give me hope when I feel as though I’m giving up.

Thanks guys xx

Definitely read the instructions carefully on the ClearBlue and you’ll be grand - good luck @AllHopeandnoresults

@AllHopeAndNoResults really sorry to hear about your results. I'm afraid I don't know much about progesterone levels. Are the blood tests taken on a specific day? Are you sure the bloods were done at the right time? I know it's hard not to worry but I don't think a low progesterone = not ovulating so you're still in with a chance. I would keep going with your plan it can't hurt.

@skyla01

Thank you. This is the problem, we don’t know if it was done on the right day so she’s suggested another test on day 21 instead of day 28.

I’m going to OPK everyday and just see if there is an ovulation day. I think now I’m a bit calmer I will continue with the plan. I’ve also read that there’s progesterone creams which I might try.

Hopefully I’ll catch it right x

@AllHopeAndNoResults I'm totally obsessed with fertility right now and I listen to a podcast called Fertility Friday and I just remembered the woman on there said she had low progesterone and she used the cream and it helped her. Although her problem was maintaining a pregnancy after inception.

I'll let you know tomorrow if I come across anything xx

@allhopeandnoresults I think it's a great idea to repeat the test if there is any doubt. Hopefully it's nothing to worry about after all.

@AllHopeAndNoResults I found this, read the second paragraph about progesterone. This doesn't mention progesterone in relation to ovulation though but will have another look tomorrow
Xxx

@tinyole thank you, I had a read it just doesn’t say either way does it?
I feel a bit more like I’m not giving up today as I’ve read so many success stories with low progesterone. It’s just finding out if I ovulate.

Even if my 21 day bloods come back as I didn’t ovulate it doesn’t mean I didn’t all month. I’m going to pee on those bloody sticks EVERY day and dtd every other 😂 so I’m still following the plan.

How are you feeling today? Any more symptoms? Your AF is due tomorrow? Do you feel as though she’s coming? How was AVA this morning? Xx