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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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delilahbelle · 04/02/2013 20:11

One of my friends got her clomid baby in her last cycle I think.
Have been texting one of my friends arranging lots of nice days out together over the Easter holidays when DH will still be in work. So something to look forward to.
Happily (?) I'm an optimistic person and have never suffered with depression, so even with the shitty fertility situation I'm in I can find lots of things to look forward to.
Waiting - I agree about the sex ed talk. Teenagers should be told about infertility, I always wanted to be a mum and didn't really know about the problems, if I did I might have started younger.

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HavingALittleFaithBaby · 05/02/2013 10:04

I agree Dee. My parents conceived really quickly and my Mum drummed into me how easily one can fall pregnant (ha!).

How are you this morning? When you seeing the doc?

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delilahbelle · 05/02/2013 10:08

Doctors appointment at noon for beta. Not holding out much hope, cramps are back again and much more AF-y, and more spotting. I feel (emotions aside) healthy and full of beans, not like the sore boobs/tiredness/ickyness I had over the weekend.

Trying to convince myself it could work, but this is exactly like my last chemical pregnancy. 2 perfect embryos from a young proven donor, and my body rejects them :(

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waitingtobeamummy · 05/02/2013 12:57

Hi delilah, hope it has gone ok at the drs today and that they have put your mind at rest. Don't blame your body for this, if the worst has happened It might well be nothing to do with you. I get so frustrated that we do everything right and my body just will not play ball. I think It's worse when you physically can't see it iyswim.
I think I should be starting my period on Saturday so will probably start spotting tommorow or Thursday. I can already feel the cramping starting.

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delilahbelle · 05/02/2013 13:09

Hi waiting well no more spotting after a tiny bit of brown this am - good.

But also a bit fat zero on any reassuring symptoms. The double pessaries I am on should keep AF away for now even if I'm not pregnant. Took another test and it wasn't any darker than yesterday, even seemed a bit lighter although I was using FMU. Having period-y cramps again as well.

Doctor wasn't very reassuring. Told me to self certify if I couldn't face work, and booked me in for a beta hcg later this afternoon. I have to book myself in for another next week (!) - 48 hours would have been better in my mind, but it will be next Monday. I forgot to ask when the result will be back, hopefully the nurse this afternoon will know.

My clinic have been on the phone to me, reassuring me that everything looks good with my history and there is nothing I can do except rest. When/if we have a FET they don't think adding any other drugs would be needed.

Periods do suck, I hope yours arrives when you want it - not that anyone ever wants AF, but I hope you know what I mean.

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flixy102 · 06/02/2013 15:13

Well it's pcos for me. Had dildocam, bloods and urine sample taken and am booking DH in for sperm sample and an HSG for myself tomorrow.

Feeling positive that we have a diagnosis now, the consultant was very positive but I suppose they have to be don't they? Grin

flixy102 · 06/02/2013 15:13

Well it's pcos for me. Had dildocam, bloods and urine sample taken and am booking DH in for sperm sample and an HSG for myself tomorrow.

Feeling positive that we have a diagnosis now, the consultant was very positive but I suppose they have to be don't they? Grin

pinkapples · 06/02/2013 15:42

That's what I've got flixy so there is hope Grin

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delilahbelle · 06/02/2013 15:54

flixy a diagnosis is good, and pcos is very treatable with clomid. Glad to hear that you are starting to get some answers.

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flixy102 · 06/02/2013 15:59

Ooh, such good news I had to say it twice!

Thanks girls, yes pink it's very encouraging to know of duffed hutters!!

How's things with you today Delilah?

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delilahbelle · 06/02/2013 16:11

Well, I have no more spotting (touch wood) so that's good. Tested again with an Internet cheapie and I think it's slightly darker than yesterday. Still having cramps on and off but nothing too painful.

On the advice of my clinic I am now on 2 pessaries of progesterone 3 times a day, so my current worry is that I have had another chemical pregnancy, and it's the progesterone stopping AF from arriving now. Nothing I can do but wait, next beta-HCG is Monday, results by a week on Friday, so they (if I don't start bleeding before then) will let me know if I'm actually still pregnant. I don't feel pregnant in any way shape or form.

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Mands81 · 06/02/2013 17:15

Hi everyone. Hope it's ok to pop back into the hut. I hope you're all doing ok.
Just wanted to let you know I had my scan Monday and we saw the heartbeat Smile I'm 8 weeks approx, first midwife appt tomorrow.
Thank you so very much for all your support and kind words over the past 8 months. Truly the hut made a difference to me. Stay positive, this year really is a good year for us all Smile
Take care and I wish you all lots and lots of luck xx

pinkapples · 06/02/2013 19:27

Awww that's great mands! Congrats x

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delilahbelle · 06/02/2013 20:49

Well done Mands it's always nice to have a bit of good news in the hut. Congratulations x

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waitingtobeamummy · 07/02/2013 12:59

Hi all, started my period today. I'be had enough. Emotionally I cannot cope with the constant upset and the toll of the clomid. I'm supposed to be going to see specialist next month, I got my appt out of work time but they've written to me and altered it. Work are fed

waitingtobeamummy · 07/02/2013 13:01

Up and want me to have a meeting about time off. I can't remember a time when it wasn't like this x

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delilahbelle · 07/02/2013 13:49

Ah waiting it really is shite. Nothing I can say, but look after yourself. ((hug))

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HavingALittleFaithBaby · 07/02/2013 21:42

Hey all,

Congratulations mands! That must be a weight off your mind. It does get easier as time goes on :)

delilah it's great news that the spotting eased. How have you been today?

waiting I'm so sorry it's so tough for you :( no words of wisdom, just plenty of Brew and sympathy.

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delilahbelle · 07/02/2013 21:56

No more spotting, and my 1st beta came back at a very healthy 212 faith
Next test one Monday.
I've been feeling slightly sicky, slightly crampy, but otherwise don't have symptoms.

Cautiously hopeful :)

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HavingALittleFaithBaby · 07/02/2013 22:06

I'm praying so hard for a sticky baby! Really encouraging that the spotting has stopped and your blood test was good :) One day at a time!

pinkapples · 07/02/2013 22:11

Fingers crossed Delilah for a sticky bean!

Sorry your having a tough time I'm the same no words of wisdom really as I found they never really helped me but plenty of Brew (decaf I'm afraid) and biscuits try not to let it get to you although I do know its hard

Dusty27 · 08/02/2013 01:24

Hi, I've been reading through this thread on my last 2 night shifts and think that you ladies might be a good support and source of info for me...

I'm 27years old and having been trying to conceive since July. I know that doesn't seem long to you, but I've always wanted children and wanted to start trying as soon as I got married.

My mum went through the menopause at 29 after having her 3 child and so I've always worried about my own fertility. After some research we found that the only test that could be done whilst I still had an implant was the anti mullerian hormone test. My GP thought I was being daft, but I think was more shocked than me when I got a very low test result.

So anyway we have been trying & trying and no joy and I was told to come back after Christmas to start looking at the next step. I have my appointment next weds and I'm trying to make a list of all the things I should be asking. Does anyone have any tips? I'm not very clued up on all the lingo around fertility and find it all quite intimidating!!

Thanks xxx

pinkapples · 08/02/2013 06:26

Welcome dusty Wine (although I won't have one) to the hut

pinkapples · 08/02/2013 06:29

Hehe sorry finger slipped the ladies in here are very supporting we're a good bunch really Grin

Please try not to worry the appointments I had were always very informative I'd of course ask what the long term plans would be if you don't conceive that way you know what is coming if it doesn't happen straight away I did find it useful although I know some ladies would prefer not to know Grin

Do you have any clue at all what the problem might be? Do you ovulate at is dp ok?

Dusty27 · 08/02/2013 07:22

Thanks pink! Last time I saw my GP she suggested that if it hadn't happened that they would start me on fertility drugs, I'm guessing she meant Clomid. I have no idea if I ovulate, that would be the first thing they'll want to test I imagine.

She said that due to my AMH result and family history that they wouldn't wait as long as usual to start investigations. Which I'm very grateful for. I'm a girl who likes to know all the possible steps, I like to have time to process.

My husband was at his GP and mentioned that we'd been trying for just over 6months and she is refering him to get his sperm tested asap. I guess we're very lucky so far to have supportive Drs.

I've been reading about how things are going for you, so happy for you :-)