Started Ttc in July 2019

[Missgoldilocks]

Hey! Looks like our thread filled up

@Positivity2019 @Wearenotyourkind @hwotsit @jx0x0

@Wearenotyourkind nothing us women can't handle. It was just like an uncomfortable smear but nothing to faint over how some women were saying it was but then again everyone is different. I didn't feel the dye go in or anything :)
How are you?? X

@hwotsit yes I think IUI could be an option for us. I guess it depends on what we discover after the blood tests on Weds. I agree that although the success rate might not be too spectacular it’s always worth a shot. I am up for trying anything.
It really does help having a semi plan and like you say, nature may well take its course in the meantime. I wish for that all the time.

Hi lovely ladies. How are you all doing? I had my blood tests on Wed 3rd Feb and they have come back normal. I am sitting just now waiting for a doc to call me to go over the results and talk about what happens next, if anything.
I’ve decided to go back to using ovulation sticks and get back into sync with my cycle. I totally fell out of any tracking and although I had a rough idea of where I was in the cycle and kept an eye out for EWCM I think I am ready to get back into really knowing my cycle. Probably need to anyway if doc intervention is going to continue. However I have a funny feeling it’s going to be lose some weight and keep trying.
Anyway hoping everyone is doing fine and keeping their spirits up. ❤️

Hey! So I got my first ever BFP this week following my frozen transfer 2 weeks ago! Long way to go yet and my first scan is booked for 2 weeks today. Hope you’re all well.

@MF1981 that is amazing news. Congratulations!! You must be feeling so many things but how amazing. X

Thank you @Positivity2019

Hi ladies - I wrote a really long post and then accidentally clicked out of it and lost the whole thing 🤦🏻‍♀️ probably a good thing though as it was mostly just me bitching an moaning about still not being pregnant 😂

Omg! Massive congratulations @MF1981 so happy for you!

Love your laid back approach @Positivity2019! Great news that your bloods came back normal! I feel your pain re the weight. This is always my fear when I speak to the GP. But I have now managed to lose 3 stone 🙌🏻 which puts me into the overweight category, rather than obese. So I'm really pleased with this and really hope it'll give me an extra boost re TTC. It'll be interesting to see what next steps your GP suggests. What do you want to happen?

Not much to update from me, just plodding along with weight loss, acupuncture and counselling. We were referred to fertility clinic on 1st Dec, but no appt yet. But my husband is booked in for SA next month. I think we'll await the outcome of that and maybe book a private consultation if still no NHS appt. I found a clinic near here and it's £300 for the consultation. I'm convinced I either need Clomid or Progesterone, but getting to see someone who can prescribe is another thing!

Sending love ❤️

How are things with you @hwotsit ?

@Wearenotyourkind Well done you on your weight loss. That’s an amazing achievement. The waiting is so damn hard isn’t it. Just feels like constant waiting for one thing or another.
I am so annoyed about my test results. The email said bloods normal and then when I called to speak with a doc about them, turns out my progesterone is only 9.6. The bit that is normal is my thyroid. I’m so glad I called, I nearly didn’t. Anyway, the test is being repeated next Thursday because my period came two days early this month which means the blood test was done 5 days before my period so the result may have been inaccurate. So after we get this next result I guess we plan the next move. However, I’ve been convinced I have a progesterone issue all along so if it is that then hopefully it can get sorted and maybe we can be on track for a BFP soon.
We are pretty confused about how my partner goes about getting a SA done. I asked the doc on my first call and she just said that isn’t something they do. Does he have to make a doc appointment and discuss a referral for a SA?
I hope you get somewhere with it all soon Hun, it’s about time we got some good news.

@hwotsit I absolutely hear you on the jealously front. I have never felt such jealousy before. How is it fair that it just happens so quick for people. I have three good friends expecting at the moment and all due around the same time. I started buying them things today and two of the things I bought we’re just gorgeous so I bought them for us too. We will need it someday I hope.
It’s hard to keep up the positivity, especially when it feels like we are knocking on the door of 2 years. But I truly have faith we will have our day.

Thanks for the positive encouragement re my weight loss 💗 it's weird coz I've literally never ever tried to lose weight before, despite never being happy with my weight. It's like a switch flipped in my brain one day and I just decided to do it and I had the motivation. I'd ideally like to lose another stone.

@Positivity2019 argh so annoying re your test results being inaccurately reported! I had the day 21 progesterone ones repeated a few times too, so glad this is the next step for you. Re the SA - my husband rang the surgery to enquire about this and got a call back. But the person basically said they wouldn't do it until it's been a year since the MC. When I next spoke to my GP (same surgery), she said she didn't agree with this and said she would arrange it. She filled in the form and my husband had to collect it from the surgery, then ring the number for the lab at the hospital to book the "delivery appointment". The lab then sent a pack to the GP surgery for us to collect - this contains the sample pot, sticky label and instructions etc. So now we just wait for the delivery appointment, which isn't for a few more weeks. The sample has to be delivered within an hour (thankfully we live 5 mins away from hospital). There's also other instructions like having abstained from sexual contact for 48 hours before you collect the sample...but no longer than 7 days. I would definitely urge your husband to ring the surgery to make enquiries now as I didn't realise it'd be a while to wait til the delivery appointment. If your GP is helpful, maybe you could also ask them? I've found with these things, it really makes a difference who you speak to. Luckily my GP has been absolutely brilliant though.

How are you doing @MF1981? All good? Have you had your first scan yet?

Great news about your clinic appointment @hwotsit - remind me, is this NHS or private? What are you hoping is the outcome?

Sending love ❤️

@Wearenotyourkind I’m fine thank you. Scan is on Friday. I’ve had a fair bit of cramping and a bit of spotting but the clinic didn’t seem concerned. I have little to no energy and feel nauseous a lot of the time. But I guess they are good signs so no complaints from me!

Ah glad to hear you're doing okay @MF1981. Bet you can't wait for the scan!

@Wearenotyourkind thanks for the info about the SA, that’s a big help. We will get onto that. I had my repeat blood test today so will get the results on Monday.
How are you doing?

Hi everyone. Hope you’re all fine.
So I got my blood results from the 21 day blood test last Thursday and the result was 7.2 so even lower than the last one. The notes attached to the result was seems likely I’m not ovulating. I called and spoke to a GP and she has referred us for fertility investigations. I’m getting another blood test on Thursday o check testosterone levels. DO is getting SA booked.
I’m nervous and don’t know what to expect from these meetings. My BMI is high, way over the threshold for IVF and I’m scared I am going to get turned away from all help. I am working on that but it feels like it’s going to take such a long time to get below 30 and I would still like them to do some investigations. I am unsure if your BMI affects the likelihood of being offered IUI?
I was at work when I phoned the results line and after I came off the phone I just burst into tears. My boss sent me home and I took the day off today to regroup. This truly is the hardest think I have ever done.

@hwotsit that information is amazing. Thank you so much. It’s been so overwhelming and although I have read so much, including helpful info in threads on mumsnet, it’s so hard to just get clear info without having to search endless threads.
I’ve though a lot about a private consultation. I researched a little on a Tuesday when I was off. I do often wonder if perhaps my progesterone is dropping too soon and that is the problem. I would really like some kind of progesterone supplement to see if that makes a difference. I have another blood test today. This time it was a full blood work up and I should get the results on Monday. I may ask about getting progesterone prescription, see what they say.
Can I ask what other supplements the consultant advised you to take?

Thanks for that @hwotsit. Man supplements really do add up. It’s so darn expensive all of this. I got my first referral letter in today for the hospital. Cant believe how quick it has come in. However, I also started a new cycle today which is always hard but at least I was prepared for it this month after the blood tests.
Anyway how are you doing? Hope all is well with you.

@hwotsit sorry to hear you’re not feeling very positive after this cycle. I think the thing to remember with IVF is you’re pumped full of loads of different drugs and your natural cycle is sometimes switched off so don’t rule yourself out based on the cyclogest not having the desired effect. Still keeping everything crossed for you.