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[Jamon]

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Hi all, thanks for your answers! Iv got a scan tomorrow so I should have more answers, I’m awful for over thinking, every test we have had so far has been worse news, so I bracing myself for no stimulation’s. Also TMI but is it ok to still be on you AF for your scan (I am currently started last Wednesday) x

Can I join? I've abandoned my other (very longstanding) thread because people are coming back ttc or pregnant with #2. Which is fantastic for them, but a kick in the clomid for me...

I'm 33. Ttc since April 16. Had a chemical back in march. Self referred to fertility clinic after asshole gp said my chemical reset the one year clock and told me to have more miscarriages.

Currently on second cycle of clomid as it looks like I probably have pcos and didn't always ovulate.

Hi jam! Glad to hear you're well!!!

Eek Alexia hello (waves enthusiastically)! So good to hear from you - though sorry it's not better news from ENT, are you OK? Am fine (apart from angry at AF arriving) thanks and all the better for hearing from you

jam sounds like you've aced your appointment :) everything crossed

Hi pug - sorry can't help on treatment questions but welcome

Was just about to put MN down and saw you here physicskate - I keep wanting to tag you to cheer your replies on other thread, am a bit of a fangirl of yours :) sorry you're here as it means TTC continues, and so sorry for the shit GP and your loss, but welcome

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Pug - yes it’s fine to have a scan on AF, mine was and I was freaking out because they are so heavy. I just had a bath before and it seemed to reduce the “mess” but they honestly don’t care!

Would anyone be interested in starting a What’sApp group?

Yep sk1p. I've found it quite fun to have a natter to Alexia this past week. Ps. She's flipping gorgeous too so that helps my mood. 😂😍😍😇 pm me!! X

Thanks sk1pper! I thought so but wants to check! I’ll join any groups going, it’s my first round and know no one that’s been through IVF (all friends seem to be TTc for approx 3 weeks) so any support or advice is greatfully received!

Congratulations Hopeful.

Great news on the follicles Jam.

Another one piling in to tell Kwick you hold off with the testing though totally get why you would.

Still sending good vibes in the direction of Struggle.

Welcome to Pug and Physics, sorry you're here but this is a good thread.

Flora have everything crossed for your IUI.

Hello Alexia, sorry to hear about your ear, sounds bloody painful.

Good luck to PJs for interview , come back and tell us how it goes.

Just waiting for AF to arrive, spotting has started and I've cried at nonsense on the TV. I kind of don't expect it not to come ever these days, sometimes the cycle has been a bit longer, whether due to Clomid or acupuncture I don't know.
DH is off to Spain again tomorrow so will get me more progesterone... Not sure how worthwhile it is but it makes him feel useful and I feel like I'm trying another thing. I will ask him nicely to bring me some kind of treat too!

Sk1pper I'm defo up for a what's app group!

Sorry to hear that your ear is still bad Alexia, I hope they can sort it out soon. Must be so horrible for you

Acupuncture sounds blissful plane!

Sorry about AF quiet

So glad to hear that all is going well Jam, keeping everything crossed that your eggs grow nice and juicy in the next week!

Welcome physics and pug, so sorry that you find yourselves here but wishing you both lots of luck.

Happy birthday week Mouse!

Sorry that the TWW is so tough kwick and struggle. Sending lots of sticky thoughts to both of you.

JeNe, it's reassuring that someone else can tell that AF is about to arrive because they cry at random shit on TV. I thought it was just me! I'm sorry that this wasn't a successful cycle for you though.

Bet I've messed up the bolding on my post somewhere. I'll blame the glass of birthday champagne that I had with DH earlier (followed by the most amazing parmesan and truffle fries...)

Thanks all!!

Trust me, I'm not deserving of fans quiet!! Just a sad little nerd... just the way I like it.

Thought I ought to check in on the new thread, instead of just lurking like a creep 😬

Wine
27 (stb 28)
Cycle 12
CD 6
Diagnosed with blocked tubes after HSG

Congratulations @Hopefulbunny that is amazing news, wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

@kwick and @struggleisreal Sorry to hear you're both having a hard time in your TWW, it must be like a regular TWW but on steroids! I'm so hopeful for you both, I'm sure you're little embabies are still getting themselves nicely rooted in - step away from the tests kwick!

@AlexiaB great news about your blood tests, hopefully the progesterone will come back equally as good. When I got my results back it really helped to comfort me as at least I knew my body was doing something right!

@Jamon Top work on your luxury quilted womb 😂😂 I am imagining your future embryo in pyjamas and a night cap drinking a mug of hot chocolate 😂

Welcome @physicskate and @Pugmumfornow sorry you've wound up here but hope your find this thread gives you some support

@planegazer glad you felt so zen after your acupuncture. When I have mine I don't find it a particularly nice experience, I certainly don't find it relaxing. My acupuncturist always asks if I can feel the needle when it goes in as he wants there to be some kind of response to it, sometimes they go in and I can't feel them at all so he will reposition them until I get that tingling or aching feeling.

Hi to anyone else I might've missed!

I've been slowly getting my head around the idea of IVF, I read a couple of books over the weekend which have helped me understand the process a bit better and get to grips with my feelings slightly. I've also had a chat with my sister, she is the only person I know of in real life who has been through IVF. Sadly her first round didn't work and the second ended in MC at 8 weeks. I don't know if her experience is partly why I feel so anxious about it, maybe if she had had a happy ending I would feel differently?
Nevertheless I have booked an appt with the GP for a couple of weeks time to discuss being put on the waiting list. I am in the northwest and for NHS IVF we have to travel 2 hours to Newcastle 😦 I think they take IVF patients from 3 different CCG's so Im expecting the waiting list to be pretty long. In my eyes that gives us time to keep trying naturally and if it happens in the mean time that's great, if we make it all the way to IVF without conceiving naturally then I guess we can be fairly certain that it was unlikely to happen naturally.

Yes skipper I am probably testing way too early... another BFN this morning. Blood test tomorrow.

Alexia so glad to have you back. What a fcuker about your ear. Can it be fixed?

pug I have had many a scan on my AF - it is actually easier as there is lubrication 😬

Welcome physic!!!! a kick in the Clomid 😂😂😂
I hope you flipping complained about your GP through official channels!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

A Whatsapp group would be great!!! I may have one from another thread I am on already

Hmmm I always cry at random TV jene... last night watching Sue Perkins in India 😭
What progesterone is your hubby getting in Spain? Just over the counter?

Happy Birthday kathrino!!!!! 🎈🎁🍰

passmethewine I really feel for your sister... hope she is getting support too somewhere.

On the bright side Puppy is coming into our lives this weekend insha'allah!!!
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Thanks gee and other well wishers, I love how supportive we all are with each other. Checking in here I swear to god boosts my serotonin. I instantly feel less alone, less sad.

Welcome pugmum I don't have many symptoms from stims either - it's not estrogen or progesterone so I don't think you do really get any mood affects. I'm getting ovary rumblings but I would get those on a normal cycle. Starting to feel slightly bloated now too - day 9 of stims today!

Hope you've got some lovely birthday plans this week mouse

Hello alexia glad you're with us! Sorry about your ongoing ear probs xx

Hello Kate good to see you lovely, you're very welcome here! How are you doing?

I'm up for a whatsapp group! 👆🏼

Happy birthday lovely kath! 😙😙

Passmethewine hello and welcome too. So sorry for your sister, I hope she gets there eventually 😞

Kwick I really really hope there's still time for good news for you xxx puppy is very exciting - we are going to need pics!

Congratulations hopeful, very good news.

Welcome wine - sorry to hear of your sister's experience. Is she still trying?

Jam very envious of your amazing lining! :)

Alexia welcome to #33! I'd definitely be up for a whats app group too. I'm so sorry about your ear - have you lost hearing? That happened to my brother.

Does anyone know if you can get progesterone over the counter in Italy?

Thanks for the well wishes for my sister. Unfortunately the strain of IVF really took its toll on her relationship with her partner and they decided to separate. They had grown apart and the hope of a baby was really the only thing keeping them together, which is madness really as having a child wouldn't have fixed their issues. It was the right decision for them and she has actually recently met a new chap and seems to have a new lease of life, it's really lovely to see after years of heartache. She is now pushing for a hysterectomy as she have various issues with her uterus and ovaries which give her lots of grief and she's at the point now where she's ready to have it all taken out

Oh bless her pugmum glad she's found happiness

Thanks Kerry it is rather odd being complimented on your womble lining by a man you don't know

Balls to the BFN Kwick in your words - what a fcuker! Glad puppy will be with you soon.

As for my ear, I really won't know more until I see ENT (have to wait for appointment letter in the post) but my GP was not happy with my left ear (bad ear) at all and even said the right ear didn't look ok

Hi Quiet!!! So sorry af got you ugh, but glad you are doing well.

Happy Birthday Kathrino Hope you had/have a fab day!

Sorry I x-post last night struggle but I hope a good sleep has helped you feel brighter today. This isn't easy, hugs!

Thanks Kerry 😘 Sorry your brother had similar issues. I had a hearing test in Canada which didn't go well (although they said that was to be expected). Will know more in time but I'm sure there's damage as I find myself saying WHATTTT? to dh a lot haha

Welcome Kate. I don't blame you for jumping ship as seeing others on #2 is gut wrenching. Kick in the Clomid is brilliant!!! Fx your second cycle does the trick.

Baguette sorry that af is on her way, it really doesn't get easier. Impressed your hubby is on board to buy progesterone!

I really feel for your sister wine, she's been through so much! Glad she found happiness with a new guy. Try to remember that was her IVF journey, and yours is likely to be very different.

Mouse 😍😘 you're too kind.

I'm up for a WhatsApp group too!

step away from the FRER kwick

its too early.

(and yes i know its that easy)

have a nice puppy distraction

Baguette - Clomid can (ironically) make you ovulate later, it’s nothing to worry about xx

Happy belated birthday Kath xxx

Passme - that’s a very positive way of approaching IVF, and you can’t do anything about a waiting list so it gives you time to research as you have been doing and getting your head around the whole thing. I know exactly how you feel by the way, so if you ever want someone to be anxious and unsure with you can DM me. Also, I know how your sister feels, I’m planning of having everything removed once I’ve had two kids. My mum had to have a hysterectomy at age 32 for all the problems she had and I’m 30 now. Feel like I’m up against the clock.

Kwick - step away from the FRERs you lovely fool ❤️ - goodness me!!!

If you want to join the WhatsApp group can you DM me your deets? I’ll have to sort it out when I’m home tonight though.

Passmethewine well I am glad your sister has found love but I hope she finds a way to be a mother also - if that is what she still wants.
What Alexia said.

Alexia I really hope your apt comes through soon with ENT and you can get it sorted.

I will step away from the FRERs until tomorrow

Is it home time yet? Seem to have lost the will the live work

To live !!!!

Alexia Ugh - do you think you might need a hearing aid? A few people I know who are my age have them

Kwick, I've got everything crossed that the BFNs are wrong.

Passmethewine I'm so sorry it didn't work out for your sister. Does she know about your IVF?

I'm off for a Christmassy day at Chatsworth tomorrow!

Hello you lot, you've been busy chatting and I've missed it!

I want to be in a WhatsApp group!

So just called the docs, good news is, Day 2 bloods are all fine, so as Jam predicted I'm an eggy omelette, not an infertility casserole. But it seems that Day 21 bloods are not so good, as the receptionist said 'The doctor wants to speak to you about that one, I can't say anything over the phone'. I am not surprised, the constant bleeding and ridiculously short luteal phase seems fairly indicative of low progesterone, or even anovulation (does anyone know how they tell the difference?) She's squeezed me in for a phone call with him today which is good. DH's SA results not back yet, but he only did them last Tuesday, so I'll get him to call back at the end of the week just in case.

Sorry that was all about me! Lovely to welcome some more new people, although noone wants to be in our club, if you've got to it's the best one!

Alexia! Welcome back lovely. So sorry to hear about your ear, what a horrible thing to have to be dealing with! I'm mostly good, had a little pms-y meltdown last week but the girls bucked me up as did two days off sitting on the sofa watching Christmas films but happier now we are trying to get somewhere with tests etc.

Kerry that sounds fab, DH and I had a great time on Sunday at Standen House enjoying all the Christmassy stuff and afternoon tea. I highly recommend to anyone ever in the area.

Kwick I think there should be a new rule that when anyone on this thread deigns to pee on a FRER that the result must be positive, so hopefully those ones just haven't got the memo yet!

Struggle how are you feeling today?

Mouse hope you have a wonderful birthday! I'm CD6 today so we're sortof cycle buddies still. FX for us! Although depending on the progesterone result it might be shagging for nothing (not really for nothing of course but you know what I mean!)

Sorry for everyone I've missed waves!