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Rollercoaster of TTC

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Ks2023 · 07/09/2023 12:36

I been trying to get pregnant last year and 6 months with one chemical back in February. Went to see private genealogist who did scan and find polycystic ovary and another had 4 big follicles she don’t think I have PCOS but of course I need to do blood test. Had my referral from NHS for 21 progesterone test but couldn’t book for 3 months as waiting list around 4 weeks and my period not regular so I never can book for day 21 it’s always way off. After crying to my husband he told me don’t worry we go private. Booked all my test private. It’s AMH, FSH,LH, oestrogen, Thyroid and progesterone. Went Monday to collect my blood and guess what? Nurse coudnt find my vein she tried from both hands and couldn’t take even one drop of blood so told me to come back next month 😢I’m absolutely devastated and exhausted now from all of this. Had a good cry when my AF arrived this month as I can’t do it anymore. My genealogist told me to start taking inositol and it’s been ok so far. Also from desperation I started taking soy isoflavones I think at this point if someone tell me I have to run naked on the street at night to get pregnant I’ll do it 🤣 I don’t know the reason for this post just wanted to rant little bit and may be someone going through this as well and we can support each other. I read good thing about SI so fingers crossed this months ❤️

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MademoiselleFrenglish · 07/09/2023 14:36

Hey, I'm sorry you're having a hard time, I am too. I haven't been trying for as long as you have, I'm on my 9th cycle and it really is heartbreaking every month. I had a chemical last month and AF arrived today. It all feels really unfair, doesn't it?

I'm sorry your cycles are irregular, it makes everything so much more difficult and confusing, but it's great that you're going private. I think I also would've cried if the nurse couldn't get any blood out of me after waiting ages for the appointment.

I've booked an appointment with my GP for later this month to see if I can get the ball rolling on any testing/help we might be able to get. It feels good knowing that I'm doing something, at least.

Get your DH to get you your favourite foods tonight and crawl up on the sofa with a big glass of wine and a big bar of chocolate, watch your favourite show or read your favourite book and just look after yourself. Sending you a hug xx

Ks2023 · 07/09/2023 18:44

@MademoiselleFrenglish thank you so much for your kind words I really needed this.

Im really sorry for your loss 😢 I really understand how you feel now. Im sure it will happen very soon we just need to wait. Hopefully you will find out very soon what’s the problem ❤️ but I give up with NHS

I have already DS who turned 2 but time is running out as I’m 38 and I really want another baby.

Keep me updated with your test results ❤️

My family just keep telling me to chill and stop stressing but it’s easy to tell if you never went through this yourself they not being supportive at all 😢

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MademoiselleFrenglish · 08/09/2023 10:31

I really hope things work out for you. A friend of mine recently had her first child a couple of years ago and she was in her forties when she conceived, after years and years of trying, so it's definitely possible.

I truly believe that people who haven't been through it, don't get it. I say that because when we started TTC, I didn't get it! It wasn't that I wasn't trying to be supportive of people who were having issues, it was quite literally that I couldn't comprehend it and, therefore, had nothing of any value to say.

Although I will admit that one of the most annoying things in this entire situation is the people saying "just relax, it'll happen, don't get stressed out about it" - it just makes me stress out MORE. You're going through something that IS stressful in its nature and it does make you worry, so to suggest to just "stop worrying", I find really insensitive.

I'd much rather someone say to me "Look, you're going to be stressed out about this and you're going to worry about it, so feel all of your feelings, swear and cry and give up a million times, as long as you get back on the horse and have patience."

I try not to focus on the "what ifs", but rather focus on the present. Of course, that doesn't always work, so on the days that it doesn't, I let myself feel whatever I'm feeling, get it all out of my system and force myself to start fresh the next day. ❤️

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