TTC baby #1 -Hoping to find some buddies :-) - Page 3

RCAFWife · Apr 9th, 2012, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Hausfrau

I'm hoping he can suggest something - maybe getting my hormones checked at least. My first visit (new Doc) is just an interview appointment to gather family history and address any concerns I may have. Hopefully I can (briefly) explain my cycles then.

I changed doctors a couple months ago and my first appointment was for the same thing, just an interview, but I mentioned my ttc efforts and she got the ball rolling for tests right away. So I'd say try mentioning it, especially how long you've been at it.

@ fitmommy -- waiting is the worst

I really hope you won't have to wait much longer. Good luck with your IUI appointment

Hausfrau · Apr 9th, 2012, 13:13 PM

Can I ask how you started the conversation about ttc? Did you bring it up at the end?? How long had you been trying at that point? What did she suggest? I've heard not to bring up that you're ttc because they'll tell you to "just relax and it will happen" I'm interested in how you got the ball rolling. I'm not gonna lie I also plan to steal your ideas hehe

fitmommy · Apr 9th, 2012, 13:28 PM

@hausfrau
I am in a same sex couple therfore IUI is the way for us to go. I never thought it would take this long to start the proces either...don't worry about all the questions that's what we are here fore. Best of luck, Kristina

Hausfrau · Apr 9th, 2012, 13:41 PM

Ohh, I hope it works out for you two.

Has your partner gone through any testing or is it decided that you'll be the one getting pregnant? If that's too personal please don't answer.

RCAFWife · Apr 9th, 2012, 13:47 PM

Well, after going through all my medical history, she asked if there were any issues and I told her we had been trying to conceive for about a year at that point and then she asked questions like "are you having reg. sex?" "Has your husband gone in for a SA? He has? OK well here's a req for another one to verify the original results" "Do you have any gyno issues that you know about? Here's a req for blood work." And that's how it all started. I had also brought in my binder with a year's worth of charts to show her if she asked specific questions. She took my concern seriously and didn't tell me just to relax so hopefully your new doc won't either. Just go prepared with your questions/previous test results if you have any, and see what happens

These threads live for questions!

fitmommy · Apr 9th, 2012, 13:51 PM

Hausfrau,

Yes it is decided that I will be the one to carry. My partner has never wanted to and she is older than me as well. I know she isn't too old, she's 38, but it's something that she hasn't ever wanted to do. And I have always wanted to! I am 29 years old and healthy. She is very much a part of everything, the donor we have chosen is the same blood type as my partner and resembles her as well. Glad to answer your questions. Kristina

Hausfrau · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fitmommy

Hausfrau,

Yes it is decided that I will be the one to carry. My partner has never wanted to and she is older than me as well. I know she isn't too old, she's 38, but it's something that she hasn't ever wanted to do. And I have always wanted to! I am 29 years old and healthy. She is very much a part of everything, the donor we have chosen is the same blood type as my partner and resembles her as well. Glad to answer your questions. Kristina

Interesting!

I am full of questions lol I'm just so new to ttc hehe

fitmommy · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:04 PM

I am new to all this too! Where are you in the process of TTC?

Hausfrau · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RCAFWife

Well, after going through all my medical history, she asked if there were any issues and I told her we had been trying to conceive for about a year at that point and then she asked questions like "are you having reg. sex?" "Has your husband gone in for a SA? He has? OK well here's a req for another one to verify the original results" "Do you have any gyno issues that you know about? Here's a req for blood work." And that's how it all started. I had also brought in my binder with a year's worth of charts to show her if she asked specific questions. She took my concern seriously and didn't tell me just to relax so hopefully your new doc won't either. Just go prepared with your questions/previous test results if you have any, and see what happens

These threads live for questions!

Thanks!

This is our third cycle of trying so I doubt he'll do much at this point

I am really worried about my erratic cycles so I'm hoping we can at least talk about reason for the irregularity. I tried charting ths month and only managed to get a few days recorded so I really don't have a lot to rely on, but I've had crazy cycles for over a year now - that has to warrant at a test or two, right?

Hausfrau · Apr 9th, 2012, 14:08 PM

We're currently on cycle 3 and waiting (im)patiently for cycle 4

CD 43 after two semi normal cyles - I really thought I was getting back on track, but nope. Ugh. I have a Doc appointment coming up and am hoping to finally get some answers.

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Hausfrau Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,823	Can I ask how you started the conversation about ttc? Did you bring it up at the end?? How long had you been trying at that point? What did she suggest? I've heard not to bring up that you're ttc because they'll tell you to "just relax and it will happen" I'm interested in how you got the ball rolling. I'm not gonna lie I also plan to steal your ideas hehe

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Apr 9th, 2012, 13:28 PM	#23
fitmommy Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 232	@hausfrau I am in a same sex couple therfore IUI is the way for us to go. I never thought it would take this long to start the proces either...don't worry about all the questions that's what we are here fore. Best of luck, Kristina

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Hausfrau Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,823	Ohh, I hope it works out for you two. Has your partner gone through any testing or is it decided that you'll be the one getting pregnant? If that's too personal please don't answer.

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Apr 9th, 2012, 13:47 PM	#25
RCAFWife Other Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 563	Well, after going through all my medical history, she asked if there were any issues and I told her we had been trying to conceive for about a year at that point and then she asked questions like "are you having reg. sex?" "Has your husband gone in for a SA? He has? OK well here's a req for another one to verify the original results" "Do you have any gyno issues that you know about? Here's a req for blood work." And that's how it all started. I had also brought in my binder with a year's worth of charts to show her if she asked specific questions. She took my concern seriously and didn't tell me just to relax so hopefully your new doc won't either. Just go prepared with your questions/previous test results if you have any, and see what happens These threads live for questions!

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Apr 9th, 2012, 13:51 PM	#26
fitmommy Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 232	Hausfrau, Yes it is decided that I will be the one to carry. My partner has never wanted to and she is older than me as well. I know she isn't too old, she's 38, but it's something that she hasn't ever wanted to do. And I have always wanted to! I am 29 years old and healthy. She is very much a part of everything, the donor we have chosen is the same blood type as my partner and resembles her as well. Glad to answer your questions. Kristina

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fitmommy Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 232	I am new to all this too! Where are you in the process of TTC?

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Hausfrau Other Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,823	We're currently on cycle 3 and waiting (im)patiently for cycle 4 CD 43 after two semi normal cyles - I really thought I was getting back on track, but nope. Ugh. I have a Doc appointment coming up and am hoping to finally get some answers.

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