Clearblue Fertility Monitor Support Group Buddies Vol 3!!

[boba82]

Jump over ladies, it appears we filled the last one!

Today's stats:

Eggsovereasy TTC#1, Cycle 14, CBFM cycle 6, age 36, UCL 27-29, CD47
Willow1218 TTC#1, Cycle ? CBFM cycle 1, age 24, UCL 30, CD 45
Taytotayto TTC#2, cycle 1, cd 35
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, ucl 31-38, CD 33
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 8, CBFM cycle 2, age 33, UCL 32, CD28
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle 12, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD25
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 2, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD23
Shaggy TTC#1, cycle 3, CBFM cycle 3, age 38, UCL29, CD19
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 25, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 32+, CD18
vnewmummy TTC#2, CBFM cycle 3, age 41, UCL 26 -28days. CD 7
Nanny01 TTC#5 cycle 6 UCL 28 age 37 CD 7
Keziah TTC#1, cycle21, CBFM cycle 9, age 34, ucl 28-31, cd 2
Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 13, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD1
LorLa TTC#2, Cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 29, ucl 26-28, CD?

Graduates:

Cyncan BFP 09/05/10
Cupc4kes BFP 08/05/10
Angelgirl BFP 08/04/10
Salander
Vikks

Hi everyone! [sneaks back into the virtual room and sits at the back looking bashful for not having posted for a while!]

Gosh, it's been busy on here! Have been absent due to work being crazy busy. TBH, not sure how much more I can take of working crazy hours and serious thinking of jacking it in. Speaking of jobs, MisseyRaines, many congratulations on your new job!! Hopefully this means that your BFP is just around the corner!!

Anyway, here are today's stats....I needed to reset my dates as AF got me a few days ago. I am somewhat resigned to it now (nasty AF every month and no BFP) and just waiting for our fertility appointment but Lychees I read your last post with intrigue - BD up to 5 days after ovulation!! Blimey, we never make it that far!! Pause for thought, definitely and good news re your appointment.

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD113
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD107
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD71
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD37
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 35
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD32
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 31
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD26
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD26
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD24
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD23
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD17
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD17
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD14
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD13
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD11
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 13; CBFM cycle 7; age 33; ucl 25; CD5
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 2, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD2
Keziah TTC#1, cycle25, CBFM cycle 13, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 2
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 6, age 33, UCL 32, CD2

Boba - good luck with your HSG. Let us know how that goes.

MissyRaines, Keziah, Rosie - sorry AF got you as well . Keziah - what is the next step for you in the process? Choccie - you too, how are things progressing? It sounds like you've had a nightmare but at least you are now into the "system" so hopefully you will get some progress in the next few months.

Essence - good luck tonight - let's hope this is the right month for you!

Storm - are you okay? Good luck with the counselling - thinking of you.

Hello to *everyone" else I've not mentioned specifically. I'll try to be more engagaged this week.

Hi - Felicity - great you got those highs, peaks and highs ... it may be an abnormally long period (know people here get them and due to using a CBFM they are more aware of them) - could be worth going to see your gp about, as they can do a blood test to definitely rule out pregnancy.

Thanks for all the messages. To be honest I'm almost glad AF got me as it would be weird saying yes to a job and then say oh and BTW I'm pregnant. (although it would be a lovely dilemma to be in)

Lychees 5 days after???? Wow. My poor DH!!!! Good to know you've good reserves and tips are always so good to hear.

starlet Hope the job gets better soon. I really feel stress can hold us back. Are you looking for another?

I handed my notice in today so only have 4 weeks left there. I can't stop smiling.

Wow - Everyone has so much news!

So pleased to hear about your job missyraines

Very insightful appointment lychees !

Hugs to everyone who has seen af arrive xx

I'm bleeding again, started about an hour ago. I think I'll have some kind of breakdown by the time this pregnancy ends - whichever way it's actually going to end... I know I probably shouldn't be on this thread anymore but I feel that you've been on this journey with me and quite frankly, couldn't bring myself to share the details with new virtual friends at the moment, so I hope you all don't mind me staying put for a while x

Harry - you absolutely should be on this thread!

So sorry for the bleeding. As you've already had successful scans, it is likely to be fine but I know that doesn't stop the worry. Are you able to get a scan tonight or tomorrow to put your mind at rest?
Hope things settle for you soon and the rest of your pregnancy is less of a rollercoaster.
((((hugs))))

Lychees - pleased your appointment went well. Hope the extension of 5 days to the SWI produces results for you (and us all!)

Missyraines - I guess at least you have something to be positive about this month with the job situation :)

Starlet - sorry for work taking over for the last few weeks. Hope things calm down for you.

Boba - good luck for Thurs if I don't get on again before

Harry - please stay here, for your support and also to encourage us! Sorry you are bleeding, hope you still able to rest!

Lychees - wow, you got lots done and ordered (so much quicker private isn't it - took me 8months to get to HSG on NHS sadly).. and wow, 5 days post ovulation, gosh maybe that is why some of us not got BFP's, I too give up after 2nd peak!! Ok, roll on next peak!! Great to know you have good reserves!

Missyraines - sorry about BFN, but well done on new job!

Starlet - ouch with work stress. Sorry AF got you too. I have had all basic tests, HSG and bloods and 3 SA's for dh - so now have an appointment at the new hospital on 24th for AMH test to check egg reserve (so scared about that) and a 4th SA for dh!! Only found this out today - so excited, as been so low with waiting for rest of tests and being told issues with both of us by NHS consultant (who incidentally is the consultant at out nearest private clinic, guess why we not chosen that one!!) but keep trying for another 6mths!! Uh, done that for 6yrs now!!

Boba - great you have HSG soon (mine was fine) - what next for you after that?

Thanks again for your advice CBFM gurus. I tried to ring the helpline last night as you suggested lychees but as I live outside of the UK I wasn't able to. Both my landline and mobile wouldn't connect as it was an 0870 number. I have asked a friend to call today for me so will let you know what they say about whether or not the CBFM will give peaks if you don't actually ovulate. Meanwhile, I have booked a doctors appointment for Monday so hopefully I will get some answers. As I am out of the UK I can go straight to a gynecologist so hopefully I should be able to get some blood tests done.

Thanks again for having me on your thread :)

Boba82 TTC#1 cycle 15, CBFM cycle 2, age 28, UCL 35, CD114
Pamsie ttc#1, cycle3, CBFM cycle 3, age 32, UCL 28-32 CD108
FlyingCat TTC#1, cycle 26, CBFM cycle 2, age 30, UCL 28-29, CD72
Rach879 TTC#1 cycle 7, CBFM cycle 1, age 30, UCL 30-34, CD38
BabyHoping TTC#1, CBM cycle 4, age 33, ucl 31-38, CD 36
Hairytriangle TTC#1 cycle 10, CBFM cycle 1, age 42, UCL 28/29, CD33
PinkCustard TTC#2 Cycle8 CBFM Cycle3 age 33 UCL 30-35 CD 32
Emmylou30 TTC #1, Cycle 2, CBFM cycle 1, age 30 UCL 35 CD27
Stormbird TTC #1, Cycle #3, CBFM Cycle #3, age 28, UCL 28 CD27
TangoTime TTC #1, Cycle #5, CBFM Cycle #1, age 32, UCL 28 CD25
Row 78 TTC#2, Cycle 3, CBFM cycle 1, age 32, UCL 29, CD24
Ses TTC#2, cycle 2 CBFM cycle 4, age 37, UCL 30 CD18
Jenni4 TTC#2, cycle 5 CBFM cycle 2, age 36, UCL 26 CD18
chocciechip TTC#1, cycle 7, CBFM cycle 7, age 39, UCL29, CD15
ljg TTC#3 Cycle 4, CBFM cycle 3 age 38 CD14
Lychees TTC #2, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 7, Aged 36, UCL 30-35, CD12
Starlet22 TTC#1; cycle 13; CBFM cycle 7; age 33; ucl 25; CD6
Rosieposey TTC#5, Cycle 10, CBFM cycle 2, age 38, ucl 29-3, CD3
Keziah TTC#1, cycle25, CBFM cycle 13, age 35, ucl 28-31, CD 3
Missyraines TTC1, Cycle 11, CBFM cycle 6, age 33, UCL 32, CD3

Morning all

starlet sorry AF got you hun When is your appointment at fertility clinic? Is it NHS or private?

harry sorry you're bleeding again hun, hopefully you've had your scan by now & everything is ok? Don't you dare leave us!!

Keziah roll on the 24th for you then eh?! great that it's perked you up hun.
If all is clear with HSG tomorrow then I pick up tablets straight away to help me ovulate. They're then going to track progress over 10 week urines. Will find out more tomo if all is clear FX.

Hi Everybody,

Been trying desperately not to obsess over this TTC lark, hence the reason why I have refrained from posting too much.

Blimey....loads has been going on hasn't it!

Harry Hope you are ok. Sorry you are bleeding again. Kepp us posted on how you are getting on. I have my fingers crossed for you that its just 'one of them things' and nothing major.

Starlet Sorry AF got you....soldier on girly you'll get your BFP I know it.

Missy congrats about the Job. Thats great news.

Anyone else I have missed inc. Boba Lychees essence Keziah etc etc etc HELLO

I'm due on tomorrow....for some unknown reason decided to take a PG test this morning. I don't have any symptoms of PG nor do I have any AF symptoms. It was only an internet cheapy dipstick thingymebob. But there was a line!! and it was there I know it was, it was feint tho and it disappeared within a few seconds. Evap line methinks. So awaiting AF's arrival tomorrow. Expecting her as usual at 10am on the 28th day of my cycle!!! Boohoo!

I'm going away tomorrow too, so won't be able to let you lovely ladies know if AF arrives or not until saturday.

I keep going through all these different emotions about wanting a BFP and then not wanting a BFP and then when I don;t get one I'm gutted but when I do I know I'll be shitting myself.

Must get back to work....will post again soon.

Good luck to you all.

XXX

Hi Stormbird

If I was you, I'd have been running to the nearest shop for another pregnancy test! If af doesn't turn up tomorrow, will you do another?

Well ladies, ended up phoning the early preg unit last night and on their advice, went in at half eight. When I arrived, I was basically told off for being there! Even though I was bleeding and in pain. I was made to feel like a complete inconvenience to the staff and ended up leaving without even seeing a doctor and hysterically crying. Mind you, I shouldn't be surprised as when I went to a&e last Wednesday when I was bleeding, I was basically told that there was no-one to scan me and that in any case, ultrasounds cause damage to the baby. Now, unless these nurses have carried out some kind of research on the effect of ultrasound that the rest of the world is yet to be informed of, what they're telling me is totally unsubstantiated - and I informed them as such. So I'm basically in a position where I'm bleeding with period like cramps and no-one will help me. I'm so distressed and exasperated that I've just booked all my ante-natal with a private hospital, who, I might add, will be scanning me a minimum of four times between now and twelve weeks - damaging to the baby eh, cost saving exercise at the risk of the life of mother and baby more like.

Sorry to rant but the treatment I've had is absolutely dispicable

Boba - yes, I think knowing more tests ahead and seeing a new consultant is what I needed - being told 6yrs of ttc#1 not enough by first consultant didn't do much for my mood/the septacemia!! Great you know you have medication to start soon - so hope HSG all clear for you (and if not clear, maybe that is why not preg?!)

Storm - gosh, hope next few days go ok for you!

Oh - we have been recommended for my dh to take MENEVIT supplements for his health and semen by our clinic. He was taking Wellman product but his 3 SA's over 9 months got worse each time, so just got 3 months supply of Menevit. Only thing is you can only get them from Australia, but not over expensive (compared to private fertility tests anyway!!) postage and came within a week of ordering.

Menevit - £43ish for 3 months including postage from Australia.

www.menevit.com.au/where-to-buy-menevit

I used Cincotta Discount as the cheapest. Not advertising them, don't know if it is any good, and if dh's SA ok then doubt needed but my dh has poor morphology, viscosity and lower end numbers.

Will report when have his 4th test with 1month of this in his system!!

Hello ladies,

MisseyRaines - must feel great to have handed in your notice. I know what you mean about not wanting to start your new job knowing you are PG - the thought has crossed my mind (several times). I have drafted my CV but haven't really had much time to get it in circulation due to being too busy at work (too busy to look for a new job .... what a cunning way to keep people!!). Anyway, it is just a matter of time - I am hoping to get my CV out into the big world this week but am also considering taking a bit of R&R in between jobs .... Anyway, just want to say congratulations and good luck with the new job!!

Harry - how are you?? Am so cross about the lack of proper medical care you have been receiving. I assume the bleeding has stopped? When is your next scan? It's not right that you have to pay to receive the proper care but at least this way you will have more peace of mind. Keep us updated.

Keziah - good news re your appointment on 24th! Am sure your egg reserve will be just fine. Your poor DH to have another SA... obviously it's much less intrusive than our tests and treatments but they do seem to find them difficult, don't they (or perhaps it's just my DH!!).

Boba - good luck tomorrow! Our appointment is in three weeks - it's NHS so we'll see what they have to say. Hopefully they can get a move on with whatever tests are needed but I guess we'll see. I'll keep you all posted!

Storm - if you're still around, have a great break. Also, can't belive you're not going to test again till Sat!! That's will power!

Essence - hope you did the deed last night (and don't forget Lychees' tip for 5DPO! - Hi Lychees!).

Hello to everyone else, hope you are all coping with your TTC stresses. XX

Hi Keziah - do you know what the main difference is between the Wellman and the MENEVIT? Am curious to know .... X

Hi Harry I am so angry at the way they have done nothing at all to help. That is disgusting.

Hon I know the private place will take good care of you, I am thinking of you so much and cant imagine how you must feel. xx

Hello everyone else! gosh lots going on and hard to catch up after a long weekend away.

Seen my GP yesterday who is fantastic and she has booked me in an early scan to put my mind at rest that things are as they should be. She give me so much information and another 2 weeks off work. Yee haa! No complaints there!

I still feel really nervous and expect something to go wrong and cant really sleep as a result of it. I am happy one minute and panic sets in the next!

Take care everyone xx

Harry that's absolutely shocking! I really hope everything is ok hun. FX for you and hopefully you can get seen by someone tomorrow. I would complain too.

Thanks starlet, so far so good with me & NHS so hope you'll find the same.

vnewmummy When's your scan? I'm positive all will be fine for you hun, chill! x x x

Just a quick one.

Harry, the way you've been treated is just terrible! I hope you have the reassurance soon that everything is okay.

Boba, good luck for tomorrow. Let me know how it goes.

Hi everyone else!

First high this cycle for me.

Will catch up with you all soon.

I have a scan at 9pm tomorrow night

Thanks for the empathy ladies x

Boba good luck for today - let us know how you get on.

Lol I will try to chill but its hard!!! Waiting for letter to confirm date.

Lychees glad high showed up, get practicing for that peak!

xx

Not great news from me. They tried to do HSG but had to give up after 30 mins as neck of my womb too narrow. Dr Duncan away until next week but they reckon I'll have to have it done under general. Only spoke to radiologist & nurse so no indication if this is bad news re getting pregnant etc. They are going to give him my notes and get him to contact me when he gets back. Therefore wasn't given ovulation tablets either so I'm totally gutted

I know I'm not even half way down the road some of you lovely ladies but I really feel close to breaking point. I feel disappointed at every turn. Having uz to talk to is a God send as I have no-one in RL that would understand. Feel totally inadequate as a 'woman' right now. Don't know how the f&*k I'm going to cope at this babyshower tomo? I hate feeling this upset, angry and jelous all at the same time!

harry good luck for your scan tonight, I really hope everything is ok hun x x

Lychees on the high, get BDing!

Sorry for the self pity post BTW

Boba, sorry that the HSG didn't go as planned. My consultant said to me that the HSG was done under local or general anaesthetic which, I guess, means that it's not rare for someone to have to go under general. Not that it's going to help you. I hope that next week brings good news for you.

On another note, you are not alone in your feelings. I can't bear to see my younger brother and his family at the moment. They are expecting #3 [already have a 4yo and 20 month old]. They're generally smug anyway and I just can't be in their company at the moment.

I had a look into counselling at my lowest point so far and wondered whether it might be quite good to talk to someone about things [my clinic offers free counselling so I think it is quite an important issue to address, too as well as all the physical things]. Here is a website I came across, I don't know the cost or whether their is a free alternative:

www.bica.net/

It really helps to have you ladies to turn to for support but I think it would help to actually "talk" to a professional.

Harry good luck for your scan tonight.

Hi All!

Harry - so sad to hear how you were treated, but pleased you have found a solution!

Vnewmummy - early scan and more rest, v exciting!!

Boba - I got very like you sound, as you may have guessed from my previous posts - and it was around the middle of my testing too. It is good they going to do HSG under general. I would not have thought it an issue for conception - but if so, then IUI may be the answer? It might be frustrating right now, but it might be the identifying of the problem which is halfway to getting the solution and baby - hug for you.

Starlet - basically menevit has different contents to wellman - if you "google" the two products and compare them you will see. Menevit has:
usual vitamins plus

• zinc 25mg, folic acid 500ug, vitamin E 400IU, lycopene 6mg, garlic oil 333ug, selenium 26ug.

Thanks Keziah.

Boba - sorry to hear about the HSG not going as planned. Am sure when your consultant gets back he will put you at ease and then be able to carry it out under general anaesthetic. I've never heard that the size of the womb would cause problems with getting pregnant - as Keziah says - perhaps you will just need a helping hand with something like IUI. As for your feelings, you are certainly not alone and should feel free to rant and rave on here as much as you like. I have sympathy for you going to a baby shower tomorrow (why are they becoming more popular over here??!!). My SIL fell PG within months of getting married and she is one of the most sickliest (is that a word?!) people I know. I on the other hand, haven't had a sick day from work for years, yet my body is not functioning right inside whereas hers is! Not logical and am of course jealous. Sigh.

Lychees - if your clinic offers the counselling for free then perhaps you should give it a go? It might make you feel better, even if it's just to have a moan at someone! Good luck if you decide to pursue that.

Apparently this week is the last guaranteed sunshine of the year - can you believe that??!!

Boba sorry you have to wait yet again. I agree with Keziah that although it doesnt feel like it now all this information put together will build a picture of what can and cant be achieved.You are getting there,even if it does not feel like it.x Do you have to go to this baby shower thing tomorrow? Throw a sick day.??? You are doing so well, its only a week since they told you you had PCOS and that in itself takes a while to get your head around it. Dr Duncan will sort you out -I promise. Big hugs

Harry hope the scan goes well, do let us know how you get on xx