TTC first baby thread 24

[Anny27]

Hi ladies,

Setting up the new thread for us as we approaching the end of the old one!

@whatsthecraic91
@validuser
@lozzlepop
@orangeloo
@timswifey
@MIW01
@1990shopefulftm
@lottiepink

And a few others who I can't remember their username from memory so please tag yourself :D

Hi everyone, I have been a long term lurker... been TTC since April 19. Finally had a doctors appointment this morning.
We have blood 21 appointment on Monday, and then a day 1 period blood test the following Monday, being referred to for a scan. Been advised my husband can't have a SA until we are officially referred to the fertility clinic - has anyone else experienced this?

Guessing this is a positive 😬😬😬😬😬

@Annny27 yea I have had a bit and I my temp is away down this morning again so I think my body is trying again! Hopefully 🤞🏼

@Lozzlepop im overweight and I'm 10stone and a size 10/12 🙄

@Wearyandfeelingold you need a thermometer that goes to 2 decimal places. Then download any app to log it. I have a femometer thermometer and it automatically uploads to the app for me it's real handy.

@KrissyMB definitely looks that way!! Congratulations!!

Thanks @rathernotshare bit in shock tbh

Congratulations @KrissyMB !!!

Hi everyone. So I’ve just got to the end of another month of not being pregnant. I’m really struggling and feel like I can’t take this anymore. We have already had SA, blood tests and ultrasound with the doctors. Everything cane back normal. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to discuss the next steps. Does anyone know what the next steps would be from the nhs? Are there any further tests they do or is it just a case of go on an ivf waiting list? Has anyone had tests privately and even though nhs tests cane back normal, private tests showing up a problem?

Morning, catching up again 🙈🤣

@CoalCraft thank you very much, haven't temped and to be honest it maybe is taking pressure off a bit 😊 yes sounds like your body is adjusting and hopefully won't take too long, it took me a few months after coming off the pill.

@Narwhal88 oh really, yes we sound in the same situation, our second was the worst and count less than 5m and morphology 0, first one was slightly better but we aren't quite sure why it dropped ☹️ absolutely on a total health kick again now, I had already lost 3 1/2 stone since trying but I thought it was under 35 so got myself under that, and was still loosing but just slower than previously. Completely upped my game again now. Already exercised 4 times a week, and upping it to to 6/7 now but even some doing walks so it's not always vigorous as I don't want to stress my body too much! Interesting about the hyperspermia, will have a read into that also 😊

@Lozzlepop thank you, bmi is a flipping nightmare 🙈🤣 as for the toilet roll I bought a big back the other week 😂 and stocked up on a few bits and pieces just incase. It's definitely going to happen isn't it, just not knowing when!

@Kiza thank you, to be honest, I think it is easier if the issue is with the male in most circumstances as it seems to be the one most easily fixed or the ivf route from what I gather, so of the processes for females seems quite complex. Hopefully the lifestyle changes will make a difference in both of our circumstances 😊 the hypnotherapy sounds so relaxing!

@Annny27 oh the amazing 2ww 😬😬

@whatsthecraic91 sorry your temps are sitting low again, hopefully that drop means that you have now ovulated!

@KrissyMB congratulations 🥳

@mrsbttc welcome, such a great bunch on her 😊 least they're are getting the tests underway. We got both out of SA through our gp, then had the fertility app. Suppose everywhere does it differently though.

@XjustagirlX sorry you are struggling, least the tests are underway, I'm not totally sure what the next step will be as our circumstances are different. But I would assume when you go back they will go through all results. Is your app at hospital or with your gp?

Sorry for the very long post 😬😬

@Lottiepink it’s a telephone appointment now due to Coronavirus. I’m not sure what there would be to discuss if they told me everything is normal.

Thanks @lottiepink 🥰

@KrissyMB did you have AF after having your coil removed? I've been waiting since end of jan!!

Nope. Had no bleeding at all @rathernotshare. I didn't bleed on coil either. I didnt think I'd catch this quick. I was testing leading up to the month after coil removed all negative, so waited until yesterday to test again and it was positive, so a month and 4 days after coil removed x

@KrissyMB I'm guessing you didn't test ovulation then? I'm really chuffed for you! Do you mind if I ask how old you are? You've given me hope that I may catch without bleeding but obviously we're all different!!

@rathernotshare I'm 32, 33 in December. I did the odd ovulation test but everytime I did one the line seemed so faint so thought there was no point! Turns out I must have ovulated at some point!

@mrsbttc So sorry, realised I missed your message, welcome! Sorry you've been waiting so long and I really hope you get some answers through testing soon xx

@XjustagirlX Sorry your struggling, it can be so hard and so frustrating when "everything's normal" but you're still not getting your bfp I'm afraid I don't have the experience to say what the next steps are but wishing you all the best, hope things move forward swiftly for you.

@Lottiepink Thanks! It's quite interesting in a weird way watching my body change without the pill 😅

Hey all, sorry just catching up now!

How are we all doing in these uncertain times? Is everyone wfh? We are STILL in the office- madness! We have a meeting at 1pm to discuss going to skeleton staffing!

@KrissyMB congrats again, how are you feeling?

@whatsthecraic91 yeah I am under 10 stone and a size 10 but still almost at the overweight bracket!

@XjustagirlX nice to see you back, sorry you are having a rough time. I don't have any experience in regards to testing but I know when it comes to recurrent miscarriage testing the NHS dont test for as many things as they do privately so it could be the same?

@Lottiepink I think I will need to go on a loo roll finding expedition, the in laws are self isolating for 12 weeks so cant even ask them to have a look around durning the day when more likely to find some.

In other news AF has arrived!! Lets hope my HSG is still going ahead 🤞🏻

@Lozzlepop I'm still not in the stage of believing it really and keep being paranoid at everything that my body is doing. Currently having tummy cramps similar to period/ovulation pain! Annoying! How are you feeling with AF arriving?

Anyone else feel like it's the worst time to be TTC now? I know there isn't much you can do about it if you have caught this cycle but I don't think the current situation is helping anyone's stress levels!
Also I feel like if I do get a BFP in the next couple of months I have no choice but to tell my boss earlier than anyone usually would as I work in the NHS (thankfully not front line work though)
Overall a pretty uncertain time at the moment.

@KrissyMB cramps this early are fairly standard I think, I had them 2 or 3 times whilst pregnant. Feel ok about AF as it means that I can get my HSG in a few weeks......if it is still going ahead that is!!

@Factualmistakes I am quite relieved that we are not atm as my anxiety is just through the roof just now!

@Factualmistakes um, I mean yes its uncertain time but it won't put a dampner on how I feel tbh, and just need to go with it. I see it as a bit of light in a dark time

@KrissyMB seeing as a bit of light is a good way to be I think. I'm not usually one to get stressed or anxious so it is completely out of character for me.

Hi everyone 😊
TTC this is my 2nd month of trying.. Disappointing when AF arrives. Have started using ovulation test. Started get what i assume are ovulation cramps on 15th.. Going by the test i ovulated on 16/03/20.. DTD on 12th 15th and 16th. Now in TWW keeping positive and trying not to get my hopes up too much which is hard 🙈

@Lozzlepop I think our appointment on Monday is still going ahead as we haven't heard my different as of yet. Hope yours still goes ahead as I know you've been waiting a while.

I'm still in the office as I work in CAMHS so mental health services are really struggling right now with lots of crisis calls. We are being asked to switch some support to telephone but of course some face to face has to happen. Very short staffed though so it's quite stressful!

@XjustagirlX sorry to hear you're feeling so down. When we were at that stage we were then referred to the fertility clinic within the nhs, when we met her she ordered more tests such hsg and some more blood work.

Hi all just catching up! I'm not wfh yet, even though I probably could. I work in the NHS but our trust hasn't made the call for wfh yet and I don't have a laptop. I feel like I'm in the calm before the storm and my job is going to get very stressful in the coming weeks/months! Everyone at work is talking about guidelines for pregnancy and someone else announced they are pregnant today. It feels like I'm constantly being reminded that I'm not high risk as I'm not pregnant yet when I thought I would be by now...obviously I know I wouldn't want to be high risk but it still makes me sad.

@Lottiepink that's disappointing that it went down, though samples can vary so it doesn't mean it has got worse. How healthy are you being? I'm worried we aren't doing enough. We are eating more fruit and veg now. I want DH to get more exercise but his knee is really bad at the moment and he can't do more than walking. I need more exercise too but I feel it will make more difference in his case.

Fingers crossed for your appointments @Kiza @Lozzlepop mine is on Tuesday and I am desperately hoping it isn't cancelled. At the moment my hospital is saying appointments are going ahead but they are changing things daily.

@Lozzlepop Still in work at the moment too, though most aren't; I'm part of the skeleton crew that's left in the office because a portion of my job requires on-site equipment that can't be taken home, no one in my household is ill, and I'm not in an at risk group. It's so surreal at the moment with just a handful of us rattling around in a huge office space!

Good in a way to hear AF arrived for you, hopefully then your tests can proceed

@KrissyMB I'm sure your cramps are nothing to worry about, though I know for sure I'd be over-analysing every little thing in your position too!

@Factualmistakes I'm trying not to let the corona crisis stress me out too much, just keep reminding myself that I'm not personally at much risk and relatives who are more vulnerable are safely isolated, so just have to ride it out. I figure even if I caught now, the worst would have blown over by the time baby came, and the virus doesn't seem to be particularly dangerous to pregnant women or unborn babies any more than any other respiratory infection.

Completely reasonable to be anxious though, and it wouldn't be nice to have to say about pregnancy earlier than you'd like. I wouldn't blame anyone for putting off TTC for a spell.

@Gem8930 Fingers crossed for you at the end of your tww! Are you gonna test early or wait for AF to be late?

@Narwhal88 it is weird isn't it, thinking that in a way you'd like to be in a high risk group, but I completely get how you feel

I think I've been thinking about TTC too much; having loads of vivid dreams about being pregnant or having a baby. I should get a grip 🙈

On a slightly more serious note, I'm crossing everything I have that the virus doesn't interfere with my move. The move is on Monday so hopefully we'll just squeak in before things reach a peak.