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M4v3r1ck · 24/03/2021 06:37

New thread ladies! Hope this works! 😃

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ShirleyValentineManc · 11/04/2021 14:25

Hey @Misty84 I'd been telling this 'friend' about our TTC journey since June. Shared suspected MC and blood test news. Then bam! 'I'm pregnant' turns out she's been trying too since June and not a word during all our conversations....strange, very strange. Nice to meet you. Hoping we have good news soon xx
@thislittlebird my GP didn't actually say! Just 'it's too low and you need to go to a fertility clinic'. Think it'll be a 3-4month wait? Do you know anything about that path?

Misty84 · 11/04/2021 15:38

@Kitekat81 Thank you for your condolences ❤️
And thank you so much for updating me, that’s really interesting, and actually 20% isn’t really much lower than normal odds is it? But yes like you say, it’s about having those eggs to retrieve in the first place!!🤞
Looking forward to hearing what Create’s opinion is.
Has it made you feel a bit more hopeful?
Wait times suck though...

@ShirleyValentineManc Very odd your friend didn’t say anything sooner!! Must have been quite a shock 🙄 I hope she broke the news gently...x

wj82 · 11/04/2021 18:44

Hey all - I took a step away from all these coz I was doubting everything and anything I am doing.

I can't offer any wise words but would like to share that the stress has totally messed up my cycle - my lh surge is all over the place without bbt rise. It's kinda like me marching my ovaries to menopause.

So if anything I'd like to stress lol - it's to try to relax. I still haven't found a way but u don't wanna be like me. I find listening to music helps / stepping away from Google / I need to stop fussing over my tests...I use multiple opk and also bbt. My friend coined it right - opk testing itself is stressful sometimes. Just do one and stick with it

DNpink82 · 11/04/2021 20:23

I feel awful, my niece had a baby on Tuesday and I've been to see them today and all I feel is jealousy. She is absolutely beautiful and I'm super happy for her but I just want my own, I didn't want to give her back 😢 I think it's worse as I'm going for my 21 day bloods tomorrow to see if I'm even ovulating or not. I've ordered her loads of stuff off her Amazon wish list just to ease my guilt 😞

@ShirleyValentineManc that's very strange of your friend, surely she'd feel like sharing the journey like you did with her

Katiekattty · 11/04/2021 20:58

Apparently I’m having ovulation spotting which I can’t remember ever happening or probably never notice because it’s not a lot. According to Premom I should ovulating tomorrow but haven’t had my peak on the tests yet.

Katiekattty · 11/04/2021 21:16

@Misty84 I’m so sorry to hear about your sister. I used to nanny and loved all my ‘kids’ and it was hard when I left the babies. Now it’s my turn, the wait and the fact that it’s not as easy as the sisters at Catholic school said. Sending you positive thoughts and energy.

Marvellouslymadmum · 11/04/2021 22:19

@thislittlebird we are pretty much cycle buddies this time! I am now cd2 I took b6 up until ovulation and af is mental this time! This the Pom juice definitely did its job 😂 I wonder if it could've been the acupuncture for you?! There's still time for your oh sperm to improve as they say three months, so hopefully it could get better! I've got to call the doc tomorrow to find out about my oh sa as we've heard nothing since they said they were referring him!

@M4v3r1ck great article! Though I'm still over the age bracket (I'm just 42) but definitely a move in the right direction and according to my fsh I've the fertility of a 33-37yo anyway woohoo 😂

@TTCat39 your description of your Sri tests made me lol and nearly snort my tea out 😂

@Misty84 I know what you mean about hanging around with the single friends! My brothers and sisters all have children ranging from one on the way then 7 months to 25, same with all my friends - apart from one who still isn't in a relationship but she constantly moans so much about not having a man and never having children that most people don't go out with her anymore! I've planned to go somewhere with her later in the year and I'm actually looking forward to
That though it's slightly awkward these days as me and her younger brother had a bit of a thing a few years back when we were both single 🙊

@KatRee the people that don't know what a vegetable is and look at their oh and get pregnant drive me crazy!! I mean how unfair is that!! You think it would be a bit more even lol

@Kitekat81 that's pretty good odds I'd say! Great that it's the one close to you as well, hopefully it won't be too long until you can start!

@ShirleyValentineManc that is weird of your friend unless for some reason she has also been on a tough journey and maybe wasn't ready to share

thislittlebird · 12/04/2021 12:44

Oh check us out @Marvellouslymadmum 👯‍♀️

What’s happening with af? I’m actually shocked mine is heavier again, I thought it was going to be light but no, it’s all looking suspiciously normal and that has coincided with acupuncture both times 👀

Did you have your SA call with the doctor?

Yeah I’m hoping it’s better by the three month mark. Either that or there’s enough there for ivf. I feel stuck in limbo with it all, just want to get cracking on ivf now really. Tempted to have a private cycle while I wait for the nhs cycle (you can have two private before you void your nhs one in my ccg).

@ShirleyValentineManc I would ask them for the breakdown because their interpretation of low seems very variable. There’s low and then there’s low. I was sent down the ‘not sure if she’s ovulating’ pathway based on my results and I guess it’s a three month wait for me too, appointment is May 17. So that’s as far as I’ve got so far Confused

Weird that your friend didn’t mention anything to you.

Marvellouslymadmum · 12/04/2021 13:08

@thislittlebird much heavier than normal which I'm assuming is a good thing and down to the b6 and pomegranate juice, had mega bad cramps day one and some but not as bad day two and they're pretty much gone today. Maybe the acupuncture really does help For you!

I called the doc this morning again and couldn't get an appointment until Friday so I've taken that but will keep calling each day to see if there are any cancellations too. Hopefully if I ever get through I can persuade her to either send me for more tests or bump me up from 'routine' to investigative and find out what's happening with the sa too. Ooh I can definitely see how it's tempting to have a private round, do you think you could get it organised quick enough?

KatRee · 12/04/2021 14:17

Right @Marvellouslymadmum @thislittlebird , I'm definitely going to start having what you're having! CD3 here and AF is completely done with me already 🙁
@wj82 'Step away from Google' are wise words indeed- supposed to be working and instead attempting to use the internet to tell me my future
Hope everyone else is OK today

Yumcoffee · 12/04/2021 16:04

Hello everyone I haven't said much because i've had no news but keeping up with everyone's journeys and wishing you all luck!

@TTCat39 I had to do the blood finger test too for my FSH AMH count it was so painful and i couldn't even get enough blood so they have to send me a new test! My body fails ALL the tests!

The best thing is my bf got an at-home sperm test kit! It came with a little machine with a tiny microscope and you can watch all the little sperms running around and bumping into each other! It was so cute! You know you're broody when sperm is cute lol!

Henslovetoscratch · 12/04/2021 16:11

Hi folks. Firstly just want to say after reading through this board you guys are all awesome. Sharing and supporting to the max.

A wee bit about me, 38 years old, TTC#2 for about 4months now and trying to stay positive about it all, but internally occassionally Google and then feel a bit overwhelmed. Google is so handy but also awful 😂!!

Good luck everyone and hope you are enjoying some sunshine today 😊

MgW1 · 12/04/2021 16:12

@Yumcoffee
I have seen them online!!! Omg how interesting!!
Did it all look like it should? Where did you order from? X

MgW1 · 12/04/2021 16:13

@Henslovetoscratch
Welcome , im nearly 38 and ttc #3, not been an easy ride but still hopeful xx

Henslovetoscratch · 12/04/2021 16:20

@MgW1 Ah it's such an emotional a ride, how long have you been trying for? Hopefully it will happen for us all when it's meant to 🤞

Yumcoffee · 12/04/2021 16:23

@MgW1 Hey it's from "exseed" but the fertility clinic got it for us. There's an app thats supposed to interpret the results for you but that wasn't working so he just had to send a video to the company! It looked ok to me but i have no idea! Bf thinks they looked speedy (of course!) I said they looked a bit erratic lol!

Yumcoffee · 12/04/2021 16:36

Welcome @Henslovetoscratch and good luck to you too! Yes everyone here is awesome! I've been enjoying both sunshine and snow today?!

Misty84 · 12/04/2021 16:50

@Yumcoffee the sperm story made me laugh out loud!
And yes, such a weird weather day!!

Welcome @Henslovetoscratch 👋🏻 Everyone is so supportive and lovely here! x

Yumcoffee · 12/04/2021 16:55

@Misty84 😂 I have to recommend that everyone have a go if they can! Fascinating and adorable!

TTCat39 · 12/04/2021 17:09

@Yumcoffee My fingers are bruised today! OH had to do his blood test this morning and made a right mess of it! Blood all up his wrist, all over the sink, anywhere but the vial!

He's got his sperm analysis appointment next Tuesday. He has to collect a sample pot from the clinic, then can 'produce' the sample at home and hot foot it to the clinic within 40 mins to drop it off.

Does anyone have any advice on how to actually get it in the sample pot?! He reckons he'll just 'aim'... I'm wondering if he'll have the wherewithal at the time! I'm apparently allowed to 'help' but only with my hands...

TTCat39 · 12/04/2021 17:15

Welcome @Henslovetoscratch and I'm sure I've missed some others too. These ladies really are so supportive and knowledgeable, you've come to the right place.

I have to admit I first read your user name as 'Helen loves to scratch' but maybe that's because I've just been STI testing lately Grin

Yumcoffee · 12/04/2021 17:27

@TTCat39 the cup is quite big if that helps 😆 but i suppose trying to aim could be quite off putting?! Maybe hold it between your boobs ? 😂 good luck to him!

🤣🤣 Helen loves to scratch!!

Henslovetoscratch · 12/04/2021 17:28

@TTCat39 wahahahhahahahahhaha it's on odd name tbh, I have a few chickens if that helps hahahha 😂
Thanks for the warm welcome folks!

TTCat39 · 12/04/2021 17:35

@Yumcoffee That's a great shout! Haha!

@Henslovetoscratch I'd love to have chickens at home. We once house-sat for someone with chickens and one of them laid a soft egg, I.e the shell was the right colour but all malleable and gelatinous Confused bork! And here we are back to talking about wonky eggs again! I'm 4dpo today and over-analysing my bbt chart AGAIN.

Marvellouslymadmum · 12/04/2021 17:56

@KatRee af doesn't last particularly long for me, she used to be fairly light to med for 2-3 days now it's med/heavy 2 days, 1 day light then spotting for a few days but the things I'm taking are definitely improving the lining as there's more to get rid of lol

@Yumcoffee I've seen those and thought about getting one for my oh but wasn't sure how reliable it would be!

@Henslovetoscratch hi and welcome! I am 42 and ttc no 3 but our first together. 3 years but We've been changing a lot of things in a positive way so 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 i also read the name as Helen - oops!

@TTCat39 😂😂 me and my oh were discussing this the other day, he's hoping it's an at home 'production' as he said he doesn't think he'll be erm up for the task in a hospital room 🙊 I'm guessing it's just a hold the pot in the right area when it's nearly time and aim hoping for minimal splashback 😂 omg have an image of people holding these cups in their boobs now '@Yumcoffee 🤦🏼‍♀️

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