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The hut of gl/doom: ttc with the emphasis on trying!

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delilahbelle · 06/09/2012 13:34

A supportive and slightly fluffy thread for those dealing with the issues of ttc longterm, whether with assisted fertility or not.

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pinkapples · 08/10/2012 15:31

That's the route I took mands Grin fingers crossed it works this time then!

waitingtobeamummy · 08/10/2012 21:26

Ahh pinks that's so lovely for you. Crossing my fingers but am certain this is going to happen for you this time.
mands hope their are some follicles this month.
I'm desperate for my period so I can start my tablets but am still having a good cycle. 3out of 5 have been proper cycles so hoping this means that they are settling?
Hope everyone has had a good Monday!

ChairOfTheBored · 08/10/2012 21:43

Evening all.

I am miserable, having spent the past 5 hours throwing up at a works event away from home. In addition to being hungry, thirsty, nauseous, shivery, and tired I am now pondering just how many of my mostly male colleagues will assume I am pregnant - chance would be a fine thing.

waitingtobeamummy · 08/10/2012 21:56

Oh chair I'm so sorry you're feeling so grotty. This bug seems to be going round doesn't it?
If the men you work with are anything like the ones I do they won't think it as they're a bit stupid don't look at things like that.
Get yourself home, sips of water, hot water bottle, snuggled up in bed and look after yourself x

ChairOfTheBored · 08/10/2012 22:10

Thanks waiting. Am stuck in the hotel for the night, by will duck out of day two and get home first thing, assuming I can be relied upon not to erupt on the train!

In some respects it makes me more grateful for my dildocam appointment last week; previously I'd have tormented myself with the hope that, no matter how unlikely, this was a 'symptom' but having only recently seen my empty (though beautiful!) insides, I know its just a bug.

waitingtobeamummy · 08/10/2012 22:16

I know what you mean, when I went for dildocam last wk I had the teeniest tiniest hope that they'd do the external ultrasound and say "oh gosh look there's a baby in there! Pathetic eh?
Look artery yourself tonight Claire and yes def think go home tommorrow if you can x

ChairOfTheBored · 08/10/2012 22:54

Waiting - glad it's not just me! I hadn't told DH but I harboured that hope too. Hopeless optimism it may be, but I just can't help myself.

waitingtobeamummy · 09/10/2012 07:04

Hope you're feeling a bit better today chair

summerintherosegarden · 09/10/2012 08:35

Aw Chair I hope you're feeling better today. It's definitely not just you - I was hoping that too when I had the second scan this cycle - thought maybe I'd just ov'ed late... ah well.

Mands, I really hope 150mg works for you and there is at least one lovely big follicle growing away.

Pink, hope you are feeling good and enjoying being back at work and busy again!

Waiting I know you must be feeling impatient to start the clomid but try to focus on the positive of having a good cycle, maybe they are just settling down. Have you been doing anything differently wrt lifestyle?

Devilforasideboard · 09/10/2012 09:03

How are you feeling today Chair? It's rubbish being ill when you're away from your home comforts. I'm another one who always harbours the hope that a baby will have miraculously appeared on scans. I suppose it's good to have hope Smile

ChairOfTheBored · 09/10/2012 09:37

Thanks ladies. I finally stopped throwing up, and have since managed 3 cups of tea and a slice of toast.

Am on my way home now, to snooze on the sofa and wean myself onto harder food challenges, such as coca cola, crackers and soup.

Hope everyone else is having a good day.

pinkapples · 09/10/2012 11:08

I'm alright thanks summer I am only on half days at the mo till my scan on 29th but all is well ill be more chilled if I can get through this week as this is when I miscarried last time. So home for me at 2 ish woohoo very much sleeping on the sofa in the afternoon which is lovely Grin

Mands81 · 09/10/2012 14:18

Hope everyone's doing ok Smile
Just found out yet another good friend is pregnant. Having one of those 'will it ever be us?' days Sad x

ChairOfTheBored · 09/10/2012 16:22

Oh mands, it's so hard isn't it. But do try to keep positive - that extra hit of clomid may well do it for you [fingers crossed smiley face thingy]

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delilahbelle · 09/10/2012 17:41

((mands)) we've all been there. Chin up, it will be our turn soon. Pretty much all the people who were in the hut with me originally got their BFPs eventually...

chair hope the sickness bug is short lived. Relax and look after yourself.

pink glad you are official. Enjoy those 1/2 days and naps!

I have a doctor's appointment later this week, as the Spanish clinic wants a syphilis test. About the only thing I've not had recently, fingers crossed the NHS will pay and it comes back quickly. I've also got a form coming from my old clinic to fill in and send back with payment for them to post me a copy of all my notes. And I have an essay (4 pages so far!) of previous tests and treatments I've got to get emailed off to the Spanish clinic at some point. Meh, just totally fed up with the organising of it all now.

Happier news, I have finally got off my arse and booked some gym classes. DH has said the only way he'll agree to more treatment is if I get fit. I am slim and healthy looking, but he is convinced cardio cures all. Hmm Can't hurt I guess, and may well help.

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summerintherosegarden · 09/10/2012 17:54

Oh Mands, that really is the worst. I was feeling a bit rotten today because one of my pregnant friends is continually sending me emails and texts about the baby and it's really getting me down. It's so stupid - I'll be having a good day and then up pops "kicking like mad today!" or something and it makes me irrationally upset.
I hope so very much this triple boost of clomid will get you laying eggs.

Pink, fingers crossed this one stays very much on board.

Delilah, the organising does sound like a complete and utter pain but just think what's at the other end of it! So is the trip later this month a fact finding mission or are you going to actually get treatment then and there? It's all really exciting.
Good for you getting down to the gym as well - if nothing else it'll boost your endorphins and lower stress, right?

pinkapples · 09/10/2012 18:21

Wow seems like its all going on for you then Delilah Grin

Mands81 · 09/10/2012 19:17

Thanks everyone Smile i'm just having a hormonal few days I think! Just want this scan on Thursday to bring even the smallest amount of positive news Smile
Hope you're all doing ok, lots going on with us all which is good.
Have nice relaxing evenings all x

summerintherosegarden · 10/10/2012 07:37

Mands, maybe look at it this way - if you ARE having a hormonal few days, your body might well be responding nicely to the triple dose...

Mands81 · 10/10/2012 15:00

Thanks summer. I don't know if its just me but I could swear I've got ovulation signs. Can't help but get my hopes up that triple dose is all I needed to kick start me but then I'll be even more disappointed tomorrow if they say 'nothing there' again.
What will be will be.
Hope you're all having a good day Smile x

waitingtobeamummy · 10/10/2012 20:26

Oh mands I'm really hoping that it is for you.
Well still waiting for my period. Really chuffed that cycle will be atleast 26days but getting impatient! Also, means we'll need to dtd when we are on holiday with our friend and her little boy in a tiny cottage and I'm stressing over that too. Think I've waited so long for any help, that now I've got them I'm burying my head.
Hope your all having a nice night x

pinkapples · 10/10/2012 21:40

I'be just had a lovely bath for the first time in 3 weeks (yes ladies, I have washed in 3 weeks just not bathed) hubby thought it might harm said none existent baby but with the BFP I figured I'd have one and it was LUSH! Grin

Hubby's out tonight so house to myself with dogs and duvet on the sofa. Still on half days which after 4 years of 7.30am-6pm I'm not going to lie is pretty good and the afternoon sleeps aren't bad either Blush

waitingtobeamummy · 10/10/2012 22:04

Hee hee pink I've had a similar night, its been so nice, died my hair too so feeling a bit better as my black eye and cut eyebrow have been getting me down '(stupid I know)
And just think, soon you'll be having baths with your pregnant belly poking out of the suds. :-)

Mands81 · 11/10/2012 10:38

Hope everyone's well Smile
Scan at 5pm. Did an ovulation test this morning and there was a faint line. Not had that before... Don't want to get my hopes up.
Have a good day all x

summerintherosegarden · 11/10/2012 13:28

Haha pink I have been trying to limit DH's baths for his swimmers' sake and it drives him mad. Love that thought of the pregnant tum sticking out of the suds!

Mands, I have got my fingers very tightly crossed for you today. Is it CD10 for you? (Assume so if you're taking pills on days 2-6) If so still lots of time for follies to grow and release a little egg even if the scan doesn't show up anything major. Remember - hope for the best, prepare for the worst. x