27 TTC #1 looking for a buddy

[lol2811]

Well AF arrived in the middle of the night, which is very odd for me. I actually woke up with really bad cramps (which is something i dont normally get either) and it was heavier than normal, sorry TMI. Normally AF starts during the day with light spotting that gradually increases.

But like i said i was woken up with the bad cramps and bleeding and the cramps kept me awake for quite a while. Then today bleeding is still heavier than normal and also had a clot, which again I dont normally have. So abit confused really.

 

[DrGomps]

ouch!! No fun!! sorry hun. at least you have your appointment today with some answers. looking forward to hearing the results!

 

[lol2811]

Was just abit confused by it. Never had an AF like this.

On a brighter note we have had a second viewing on our house today.

 

[DrGomps]

whoohoo!! how did it go?? did they stay long?? Fx'ed for yoU!!

 

[lol2811]

Well they came last week and stayed longer than anyone else and they came back today for another look. My mum let them in as I had to work. She said they stayed quite a while and measured some things so just waiting to hear back from the estate agent.

 

[DrGomps]

oooh!! Second look!! Really good sign!! Maybe you and DH should start house hunting!!
Maybe once you have room for baby, you will get that !!



At least some good news, right?? Hopefully more good news tonight.

AFM, have my paper due this Friday, sending it out for some second opinions about the content. But its coming along!!

 

[DrGomps]

Results please!!

 

[lol2811]

Not good. Low motility and lots of abnormal ones. Cant remember exact figures as had trouble taking it all in but DH is phoning to ask them to send us a copy of the results.

I am devistated and was in such a mess last night, not really much better now.

DH does smoke and is now giving up and we are hoping that the main reason for the results is because of this and hoping that by him stopping will greatly improve things but guess only time will tell. He has to repeat the test in 6-8 weeks.

Been trying to look into any vits etc that can also help.

 

[DrGomps]

NO!!!! I am so sorry Charlotte. Smoking could definitely do it and drinking.
I heard Zinc was good for the swimmers...maybe he could start taking a multivitamin (if he doesn't already). Here we were, you doing all you can, but to no use! LAzy 's!!! I am seriously gutted by this news, but at least on one hand we know what the issue is. What options are there?? IVF? He can make them more mobile right? Aren't you glad you found this out now and not several more cycles down the line??

 

[lol2811]

He does already take multi vits but we have just bought some other things that will hopefully help. Dr said we wouldn't get referred until 18 months of trying so all we can do is hope it improves and test again.

Results were:
Rapid Progressive motility 23%
slow 17%
non progressive 17%
immobile 43%

Normal morphology 7%
abnormal 93%

I guess we just keep with BD every otherday (although don't know what are chances are) and just hope for best.

 

[DrGomps]

oh no!! those numbers are no good at all!! I am so sorry charlotte.

I am feeling really low today. Just everything seems to be going wrong. UGh. First the elevator is broken in my building and I have to walk down 25 flights...then I met with the professor who tore apart my proposal and as I was leaving his office halfway down the hall I realized my long shit/dress was caught in my leggings. So he could see my bum through my leggings!! AH!!!, then I just found out my husband's cousin, who has 4 young kids (under the age of 10) who has advanced pancreatic cancer is now being put on hospice because its spread to her liver and now her pelvis and the radiation is causing fluid retention. Life just ain't fair!! Don't know whats going to happen to her young kids, I know her husband got laid off in the recession and they have medical bills up the wazu. That professor basically tore my proposal apart and I have lots of revisions. Then my sister calls to bitch about having hours cut at work and needs me to show her how to apply for financial aid at school. She was being negative, saying nothing good ever happens to her. And I was really short with her and told her to apply herself. (She lives at home with my parents (shes almost 25) and she lives rent free, my parents do her laundry, oh and she eats there food and they gave her a car!!). How can she be worried about finances?? On top of this, it was a good day for a student in my lab who defended his thesis, but I am sad because the lab won't be the same without him!!

 

[Ladyzara]

Hi ladies just caught up on every thing I'm so sorry Charlotte I know how you feel it's completely gutting!!!! Have you tried preseed? Or concieve plus that may help. Also if He quits smoking you should see an improvement within 3 months, make sure he's not wearing tight trousers or boxers, if they know there's a problem why do you still have to wait 18 months? X

Andrea things sound rough with you at the mo sorry to hear so much is going on I hope the pregnancy is going well

 

[DrGomps]

Thanks, Ladyzara, its been rough here, pregnancy is going well though, thank GOD!!!

How are you??

Charlotte, hopefully the quitting does it!! ITs better for him anyways!!

 

[lol2811]

Thats what i thought, why do we have to wait, but guess that is just how it is.

DH just spoke to the doctor again and we asked what other causes could there be and he is just coming back saying smoking and drinking. Well DH doesnt drink at all so I read that as its just down to the smoking and giving up should see an improvement?!

I did look into preseed etc and whilst doing some research about sperm on the net came across some people using zestica fertility spray (you can get it on Amazon), has anyone heard of it? You spray it on the outside, I have to say I am a little scared with the others as dont you have to actually insert it inside.

I just dont know what to think or do really, obviously the chances of conceiving at the minute arent great, although I am hoping they will improve, but also want to do all that we can to improve things.

So far DH hasnt smoked at all today which is great, also got him taking wellman vits, zinc, selenium, vit c and fish oil.

You got any other ideas??

 

[DrGomps]

I used preseed, its great!! well not a great lube, but it worked for me. hopefully while he is quitting and between his next SA you will get that bfp!!
Any new news on the house??

Baby gave me a scare this morning by moving around, made it hard to hear the heartbeat!! little stinker..hhehe.

 

[lol2811]

House is a no go. The lady was going to put in an offer when an offer she put in on another house 3 weeks ago was accepted.

 

[DrGomps]

BOO!! so sorry Charlotte! Hopefully you find a buyer soon!!

 

[lol2811]

Hope so surely something has to go right.

 

[jeepprincess]

Charlotte, I loved preseed...thats what we used...and still do, DH really likes the way it feels and its not sticky good luck sweetie!

 

[lol2811]

Thanks.

I have been trying to do some research on the net about different lubes to help with motility but there doesnt seem to be alot out there. I just really want to make sure that whatever we do doesnt do more harm than good.

I dont really know alot about preseed at all, do i have to apply it internally?