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TTC#2 for almost 5 years... Is this real?!

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Eminen · 16/12/2021 11:06

So we've been TTC#2 for almost 5 years with no hint of a BFP. We've had all necessary fertility tests, and a couple of months ago we were diagnosed with unexplained secondary infertility. Told IVF would be our best hope, and the chances of natural conception very low due to the time we'd been trying.
I've spent the last few weeks trying to get my head around being a family of 3 and I was starting to focus on the positives of that.
I had one IC test left over, and decided to take it yesterday (just wanted to get rid of it really - I had been testing pretty much every month). I was on CD30, usually have around 32/33 day cycles and was likely around 10dpo. Couldn't quite believe my eyes when I saw a clear but faint pink line. I went out a bought a FRER and that seemed to confirm!
I think I'm still in a state of shock. I can't believe after all this time, I'm finally seeing 2 lines. It's still so so early and I'm trying to stay positive but the thought of this not lasting is flooding my brain!

TTC#2 for almost 5 years... Is this real?!
TTC#2 for almost 5 years... Is this real?!
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seaduck · 16/12/2021 11:08

Congratulations! Flowers

Tittyfilarious81 · 16/12/2021 11:08

@Eminen Congratulations x

Bristolgal567 · 16/12/2021 11:12

Congratulations. That is amazing news. Chuffed to bits for you xxx

Eminen · 16/12/2021 11:21

Thanks so much everyone. It still feels like a dream! Just need the next few weeks to go nice and quickly so I can feel a bit more confident that it will stick!

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FlyOnTheWall89 · 16/12/2021 11:46

@Eminen what wonderful happy news. So pleased for you and can’t imagine quite how gruelling that length of time is without two lines. Have you got any symptoms at all? Xx

Eminen · 16/12/2021 12:06

[quote FlyOnTheWall89]@Eminen what wonderful happy news. So pleased for you and can’t imagine quite how gruelling that length of time is without two lines. Have you got any symptoms at all? Xx[/quote]
Thank you! It's definitely been a very tough few years.
Symptom wise, nothing really unusual tbh. Sore boobs and the odd crampy twinge (which makes me panic) but I usually have these as symptoms of an upcoming period anyway!

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Eminen · 17/12/2021 10:08

Done another test this morning and it's a lot fainter than the ones from 2 days ago so I'm preparing myself for the worst. Absolutely gutted

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