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

[delilahbelle]

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

Good luck today waiting let us know how it all goes wont you x fingers firmly crossed

:( not Brilliant. One follicle has gone over size 1has shrunk a little bit and their is liquid. She said that ovulation might be happening as she did it, but I just know It's not. I know it won't work and stupidly I got my hopes up and I just feel miserable. Got to go back on weds for another scan.

Oh no waiting... Maybe you were ovulating tho? What did she say the chances were?

I'm still paranoid even after the scan so want a apple tea but can't bring myself to do it might have a hot orange cordial or something instead

pink I think it's just best to do whatever makes you feel happiest. I don't drink any teas or coffees but I do have hot ribena and hot applejuice and they're both lovely!
She said we'd just have to see, she was upbeat about it, said It still could be positive as there was liquid and one had shrunk a little bit; but I just know. Had pains today too. Just feeling sorry for myself x

Really hope you're ok waiting - I can certainly empathise with you. I had many, long down days. Still have them in fact. I too have a scan weds. I have everything crossed for you
Well after my cyst nightmare last week AF arrived Sunday so now on last ever go of triple dose clomid with Metformin to hopefully kick something into action. Like you waiting I'm not too hopeful. I'm always such a fan of positivity and smiles but sometimes I can't quite manage it.
Hope everyone else is very well x

Hello, just popping in to offer words of support for you waiting. Don't lose hope yet - the liquid could be from an ovulated follicle, no?
Like Mands I too have had terrible days and then hopeful days. Usually the former follow the latter... I spent this weekend with a bunch of friends who are all years away from thinking about TTC. It was really such a relief to escape from all this...could you organise something similar?

Mands, are they going to do anything about your cyst? Assume not if you're ploughing ahead with this cycle of clomid?

Fingers crossed for you both.

Hi summer hope you're good?
No they've assumed it will burst and think it has. Such a roller coaster of emotions - happy AF is here, however weird feeling no more clomid after this cycle - it was pitched to me as the magic drug and I wrongly assumed it'd work. Maybe it'll work with metformin. If not then its surgery. Long and winding road doesn't come close!! x

Thanks both, all three follicles were still there. 1 has gone to big and turned into a cyst, one has shrunk a tiny bit and one is the same. She did say ovulation could be just starting as I was there due to those so I should be being positive. I've fought so hard for this but I just feel miserable about it. I don't think it helps that I'm having to be there for 7 in the morning so I'm shattered. And I'm getting such pains down there. Every time I put my foot down I get shooting pains and a constant ache. That can't be ovulation can it? It shouldn't hurt that much?
mands what would be next? Ivf? You must feel worn out with it. How do you feel about it all?

Forgot to say, I'm meeting up with my best friend at the weekend. Going on the train straight from work. Having tapas and cocktails and then a slerpover in the living room. Then me her and her little girl having a fitly day on the Saturday. It's just what I need.

Weekend plans sound perfect waiting
Your pain doesn't sound like ovulation but then what do I know, haven't ovulated in sooo long! Did you mention the pains at your scan?
For me the consultant said surgery - check tubes and ovarian drilling in one. Then who knows, maybe injections? Maybe IVF? I try not to think too far ahead as I could be jinxing myself but there are days when it's so hard to be positive. I find being on here helps as there's always something happy going on in the hut! One day it will be us take care x

The only other thing I can think it could be is an infection? Had swabs today so will see if their is one by them.
They mentioned drilling to me too (i just imagine a man with a hard hat and a kango) but won't know until I have my lap and dye next month (if ofcourse things don't work this time) it is hard to be positive sometimes isn't it? Sometimes I can't even see the glass, never mind it being full or empty.
Just noticed bloody mumsnet advert at the bottom is for maternity clothing showing a pregnant woman- not at all innapropriate! Thanks mands x x x

Yesterday I got the pelvic floor toner waiting!

That does sound like a lovely weekend waiting Tbh those pains sound quite extreme for ovulation, do let the nurses know.

Mands I'm fine, on hold for a bit now as booked in for the lap/dye/drill but it won't be for a few months. Then injections...then IVF...I guess I'm opposite to you in that I do like to plan ahead, all the way to adoption! I just like to have a vague idea of what my life is going to be like for the next few years - and also trying to figure out how to make this all work around career etc.

It's worked!!! Horrific pain was great big one that she thought had gone over and become a cyst popping! All three have popped! No matter what- for once my body has worked!

Ah brilliant news waiting! :) did you have the sex as planned?!

It was a bit of a trial but we did in the end! So I am happy that we have done everything we have needed too. :)

Oh my goodness well done waiting that's fab news now I guess we just sit and handhold best hand out the biscuits

Soooo happy for you waiting x

Yep the nurse said we've done everything we can and now It's down to mother nature. I just feel so relieved that the pressure is off! And she said don't believe temping It doesn't always work. I'm supposed to be going out drinking on Friday but feel guilty about it.... But really want a drink!! :) feel so happy! Even if it doesn't work It's happened!

That's brilliant news waiting! It's a good feeling when your body gives you a little (or big!) victory.

Just got back from a scan and the flippin cyst is still there?! usually AF wouldn't arrive and she didn't know why mine had. One more scan next week. Carry on with clomid for 2 more days but the nurse also said the clomid will feed the cyst and not do what we want it to. It seems to be never ending. Never thought I'd say this but just want the surgery! Hope everyone else is ok today x

Oh no mands sorry to hear that chin up tho I'm sure surgery is just around the corner for you

So sorry to hear that mands limbo is horrible isn't it? You just want to get to the next stage whatever it is don't you? Hope you're ok.

Hey All

Sorry I've not been around in a while - been totally NOT thinking about TTC as we are starting with the donor cycle in January. Typically though AF has chosen these months where I need to be predictable to go AWOL. She's currently 4 days late...

I am hoping posting on here will bring her out - if not I'm resorting to wearing a white skirt and pants and going out without my mooncup I definitely can't be pregnant as it's a physical impossibility.

Hope everything is going well and I will go back to lurking now

Ha ha delilah, make sure you haven't got any tampons with you when you go out in your white skirt and it'll definatly happen :-) seriously though I really hope it sorts itself out.
I've had a good day today but had to wade in and stop a yr 11 fight, dh was not impressed and said "when you're pregnant you'll have to think before you charge in!" :)