Hut of Gl/Doom, lost count of the number coz its been so long - optimists need not apply!

[OracleInaCoracle]

Couldn't find the hut but in dire need of a hideout away from all those "its been 2 months" and "am I pregnant" threads.

For those of us who've been burnt by ttc, can't get pregnant, can't stay pregnant or are sick of hearing the "just relax" refrain.

Leave your hope at the door and grab a gin, we are back in the speakeasy with meths on tap!

I had high prolactin levels and no periods for over a year then all of a sudden back they came and levels normal. Haven't a clue what it was all about, I put it down to stress as it was while I was getting divorced. So don't be disheartened just keep going and enjoy the trying bit lols

Yeah I heard stress can cause high prolactin, although I'm a very laid back person so don't think that's the cause! Lol. From what I have read about the subject, I think it's fairly easy to treat and has good success levels so here's hoping!

Going to Co. Mayo tomorrow for a few relaxing days with my DH so looking forward to that, although I hate leaving my baby doggy behind!

Wow the huts been a bit active today took me ages to read the posts all on my phone think I am up to fat now hehe

BB I've been trying to conceive dc1 for nearly 5 years been with dh for 6. I always knew it would be hard (PCOS no periods therefore no ovulation) so we tried straight away. Been going to the fertility clinic for almost 2 years now (since we got married in 2010) had 8x clomid no ovulation, a lap and diathermy in July last year (no luck either) and now on my 2nd round of injectables (gonal-f and ovitrelle trigger shot) I've had 3 technically but the consultant said the 2nd was a shit one as they were cysts not follicles.

Much hope for this round tho

I'm taking folic acid on and off but like someone has already said, when you get to this point there is no real point as you could be on them for years with nothing going on

Pink thanks for introducing yourself, that sounds so tough, do you find it hard keeping the faith as it were? Im watching 19 kids and counting and as much as i admire the duggars in some respects, i an at some too. Those are the irrational feelings i face!! Ha!

Your welcome, Where u from bb?

Yes I do lose the faith so to speak even my mum has this week has said she is going to start praying which says something

Feeling ok though I suppose you just get used to it or at least not getting your hopes up I think if I got my hopes up every time I would lose the plot (although I'm sure it's already gone) I guess when ttc is in it'd infancy it pays to stay positive but this far in seriously if it happens it happens... Saying that it doesn't stop progrmes like that or even worse the im pregnant series...

I'm pregnant and a drug addict
I'm pregnant and drink
I'm underage and pregnant

Making you feel

I used to live those programmes you know hearing about other people who are worse of but I can't stand to watch them now just make me

I normally have a cry to dh every failed cycle for about 2/3 days when I feel it's not worth it, have a brew and a chocolate bar then phone the clinic... I did my clomid on NHS and my lap and diathermy but I'm lucky really as my mum and dad have a fertility pot that they always knew they'd need (as well as the university and wedding fund hehe) we've done 3 injectable cycles so in all so far has been about £2,300 and that's hoping this works if not were looking at another cycle then ivf

Are you going through treatment at the mo, I can't remember nor read back far enough to know

Its nice to read through other peoples experiences and not feel like the odd one out.

That's what I like about the hut, everyone is in the same boat and even the newbies know what it's all about

There's something comforting in knowing that actually your not the only one...

Just for a laugh on the up side we could all be 50 year old fat bald men just looking for a laugh but thn I'd guess you have to question the knowledge we all have wouldn't that be a funny idea... Just to clarify I AM a woman struggling with infertility, not a 50 year old bald fat man

Damn I've been outed, I am actually fat bald 50 year old man. I'm also a truck driver and quite hairy. Suppose that might be the reason for my not being able to get pregnant :) poor consultant is going to get a shock when I walk in on Friday :)

Its definitely nice to be amongst similar people! I find people give you the look of "really or are you just making a fuss" when you answer their questions about kids with the truth! You are so luck to have forward thinking parents! My inlaws are quite well of but i dont know that they would ever offer help they are the sort of people who mend and make do!! I am not under the doctor as such right now, have decide to try and loose weight and have a really enthusiastic shall we say go at trying and then at least i can go back with hard (ish) facts. Im on the south (hampshire) and I dont know if my PCT is tight but they certainly dont seem to wanna help!!

Gah, pregnancy announcement at work. Lovely girl who said she'd ttc for a long time...I'm still a bit
Feel like doing that scene from Muriel's wedding where she's in a bridal shop sobbing saying when will it be me? Why can't it be my turn?

Hehe phoenix that last bit made me giggle. I so want to do that all the time lol. The pregnant girl at work text me to make sure I had her seen her scan pics on fb even though I spoke to her last week explaining that I was so very pleased for her but finding it hard to talk about it all the time. I then had to explain that I didn't have fb anymore and when she asked why I was truthful and said I couldn't cope with all the baby updates at the moment. I felt awful but I have tried to give myself the distance I need. We aren't close but for some reason seems to feel the need to involve me with every detail. I again expressed my well wishes and tried not to be bitter.
Oh I think I ay throw myself on the floor 'why isn't it my turn? ' Wahhhhh :p

Maybe try broken record with her..
I'm sorry but I can't get too involved because of my own issues to anything she says baby wise? Then she might take the hint and leave you be..

Carrie you are nicer than me i'd take it as malicious or something an totally blank her... But i am highly irrational haha!

Haha just read my Marie Claire and it has an article about two friends one that has been ttc for seven years and one that wasn't over fused on children but ttc for 2 years and now has a child. Its a sit down coversation about how they both feel and felt. Its really good as you can see it from both sides, how the pregnant one wanted support but didn't feel she had it or could mention it. Its given me a new way of looking at it so for now I am going to let her have her moment. That is until my next breakdown, hissy fit lol

Ah carrie i bet that was interesting article! I have a few friends who have had a baby in the time we have ben ttc but dont have the type of relationship that we could have a frank discussion. Its a shame as i think the perspective could do me good

It has helped me try and look at it a little different and be more supportive towards them as well as having the why not me moments lol.
Its trying time at ours and last chance before the hospital on the 14th.

All my trying is done for this round it's been 96 hours so the egg has officially been and gone...

fingers crossed pink

well here we have sore boobs, and i would have expected AF to put in appearance this morning but she's nowhere to be seen.
Not getting excited, working on the assumption my CP has thrown my body out this month.

Well I'll sit and wait with you pink, I think I ovulated Tuesday/Wednesday.
Carrie in our circumstances anything that helps with perspective is good.
It ain't over til the evil witch arrives queen but the cp could well have messed with your hormones.
I've got fun plans to catch up with old friends in Brum this weekend! What's everyone up to?

I'm taking DS to a party late this afternoon. Not sure what we're doing this weekend. Need to get on with booking our holiday in Spain later on this year, and I have to knit the sleeves for DS jumper. DH has a bad chest (still, from a cold before Christmas) so I think it'll be a fairly quiet weekend.

Welll good luck to Pink and Queenrollo. I'm off to pee on a stick as usual and see if I am ovulating lol

Im still in the middle of nowhere metaphorically with ttc this month was meant to be the start of everything and i just haven't had any energy! Also still dont know if i can even use OPKs but currently subscribing to the i have them so will use them! Do i really need to do them at the same time each day?

Sorry hit post before finished, good luck to you all in your trying and waitings!

I'm not up to much its the end of term on Thursday so will be doing art folders I think and going with dh to drop off his car for some performance work hmmm exciting stuff...

Woohoo to everyone trying and well... Fingers crossed...

On another note anyone used/heard of a flabelos machine?? I've been using 2 weeks before realising tonight that it may not be safe when ttc/pregnant... Not that I think this has worked for a second but positive thoughts must prevail!! just wondered what peoples thoughts were?

I use the tests around the same time. I get better results if I leave the sample to sit for around ten mins. I generally do it as soon as I get in from work. I never get the second line stronger than control but as the days go on it gets as strong as then fades.
I haven't heard much about the machine no sorry :s