The hut of gl/doom: ttc against the odds

[PhoenixFromTheFlames]

This is a safe haven for those ttc with difficult, with ?sub-fertility or sub-fertility labels. Where like minded people offer encouragement at times and commiserations at others.
I've decided the theme is Cocktail style: Flanagans. With a pink neon sign: Cocktails and dreams. Blinkity blink.
Newbies are welcome. Come share your tales of woe

How are you feeling now queen?

my arms are still a bit itchy, but aside from that I feel much better. Just absolutely drained. I've dozed on and off on the sofa today and DH and DS have been great.

I got to the hospital and sent them back home to bed, and when we got back this morning DH cried and said he hadn't got back to sleep because he was worrying too much about how I was and what they were doing to me.

bit cos i'm ov this weekend...not sure i'm in any fit state to dtd...

It's likely to be something you've reacted to before if the reaction was so bad, my money is on the plant sap. I would ask for medical attention cos it could be wise to have an epipen.
Are you sure you are ovulating? Might it be delayed? Did you use an ovulation stick?
I've had a nice pottery day, cleaned out the car and went into town. Got new boots I ordered :)

i've had lots of EWCM but i suppose given the stress my body is under it may be delayed...

If it's the plant sap then I really do need to push on that, because it could develop into wider latex allergy and that has so many implications.

No af yet,trust it to be late when I have a hotel booked in ten days for a break for me and the OH. I normally last 8 days so its going to be touch and go.
Bad PMT symtoms in the form of swollen achy boobs so desperate for it to start now.

Argh still no af.
Called the clinic to book in for my internal scan and no appointments until April unless I take a cancellation this Wednesday. Explained I was due on and they said they would still run the test anyway. I am mortified. Why does this have to be so undignified? :(

Aw carrie thats hard. Least it will be out of the way? Thats whats so annoying about the people who say its natural, and just relax just pissoff Good luck think of it as a step closer maybe?

All sorts of crazy going on with me atm. Not seen any EWCM so mot sure on ov, phantom kicky feelings, sore boobs nausea... Symptom spotting... Grr it wont end well!

Oh no carrie undignified seems to be infertility's middle name I had a scan last week while AF was visiting so not cool

Another scan for me on Wednesday doctors today with my persistent cough that Hubby loves so much not antibiotics for a chest infection and respiratory tract infection so now along with daily hormone injections I am now a walking (rattling) medicine cabinet lovely

Oh dear we're not a well bunch!
pink I hope the antibiotics kick in soon.
Carrie when was af due. I do think when they introduce the ?subfertility label they should hang a sign saying abandon your dignity all who enter, hang your knickers at the door
queen how are you? How is the itchiness?

Meh, friend who I thought was pregnant has announced that she is.
As has another friend.
And a third is considering ttc.

Fed up of being barren. And no matter how lovely new houses are, and how wonderful travel and shopping is, I just want to be a mum :(

:( delilah

Delilah feel for you hun

Was just kindly reminded by hubby that every time I'm on antibiotics I tend to get thrush bloody brilliant

Also love that saying phoenix

Thanks, it helps to know other people understand how I feel.
Did have a lovely weekend with DH, and made loads of drunken plans for our future. So life isn't all bad.

Hope all you ill people get better soon x

Oh pink I'm dreading it but honestly feel a bit better knowing I'm not the only one feeling the embarrasment. I hope you feel better soon.
Phoenix I was due sat I'm normally regular sometimes a day out so haven't a clue. My boobs feel like I'm going to pop. Did another test today and BFN so I know its a matter of time.
Chin up Delilah your lucky to at least have the pennies to buy a nice home, travel and plan fun times and its good your focusing on that, but I bet you would give it all yup for the chance of being a mum so I totally feel for you.
And BB I have ran two tests already and convinced even though they are negative that I must be as my boobs hurt so much :s

I've finally stopped itching, but feel worn out now!

delilah
pink certain antibiotics do that to me too, not pleasant.
haha at phoenix "abandon your dignity all who enter here, leave your knickers at the door" so true. can we hang that on the door of the next hut?
glad the itchiness is subsiding queen
hi bb and carrie

Ah yes, next thread title! How are you marbles? Feeling ok? How far along are you now?

Ah pink they always remind us of the crap stuff dont they! Maybe you will dodge it?! I had oral thrush last month for the first time ever... Owwww

phoenix thats a fab saying, who ever said bits are our privates clearly never had any tests! For a while with me the internal ultrasound scanner felt like 2nd dp!!

queen glad you are recovering
carrie who knows i used to think if I spotted enough/ wished hard enough/ prayed/ bartered it would all come to something, sad but true! Realistically my nausea is more likely to be to do with the d&v from last week and the fact DS has been unwell last few days but then my head gets involved, thinking the following ... Ds hasnt been sick. Oral thrush last month. V short period. i am slightly unhinged!!

Delilah there is Nothing I can say, other than Ive been there. Its not fair and thats whats hardest, no rhyme or reason. Its just a bitch. I don't know about you but i try so hard to not be bitter and be grateful but its just not easy.

marbles hello

Hello Marbles.

Still waiting ....

Flipping hell - another friend phoned me today to announce her pregnancy. That's 3 since Friday.

Happy for them - but very sad for me. :(
Ah well - lots of baby cuddles to look forward to in the autumn.

And at least I don't have to quit

Ah delilah blimey thats a lot have they all sat on the same seat!! I have a soft spot for autumn babies, its great time to have one.

Carrie have u tested again?

That's just poo you have taken it well. Haven't you been told to stop drinking anyway delilia?h I have been told to as even a couple a week can impact on your chances of conceiving.
Well I'm no longer waiting so tonight I will be mainly crying then 9am tomorrow internal scan while on my period I just can't wait :(

carrie I did 5 years of not drinking - did absolutely no good. Good luck with your scan tomorrow.

My insides are useless anyway - have only one tube, the other one is scarred and non functional, and I have low ovarian reserve so no point doing any more IVF (have done 3, I am a very poor responder to the drugs too)

So, options are -

1. donor egg IVF - I am scared of more treatment though, plus it's very expensive, huge waiting list, no guarantee of a child.
2. straight surrogacy - very rare from what I've heard, no idea how to go about it - and what if the surrogate decides to keep the child?
3. adoption - best chance maybe? although you may have problems, even birth children can have problems.

I hate my life at times. But must stay positive - I could have a life limiting illness, be with an abusive partner, have financial problems... Infertility is awful, but everyone has a cross to bear.

Wow Delilah that's very positive thinking of you... I'm not like that although I should be I think

And woohoo for internal scans tomorrow x