27 TTC #1 looking for a buddy

[Ladyzara]

They prescribed me clomid and I ovulate, they normally do blood tests at day 28 of ur cycle to see if u ovulate and how high your hormones are. I know I wish I could turn back time and get them to check dh first, make sure they check him! It's a scary step to take I really hope they can do something for you to kick start it!

Andrea amazing! So cool! I have had a peak so I spent this morning doing hand stands! Lol those lazy little buggers they will swim! X

 

[DrGomps]

Charlotte...one alternative to clomid that is over the counter is vitex...(agnus cactus) you could take (similar days as clomid). I actually have some that I never used since I started clomid...I wish you were closer and I would just drop off all my unused OPks, unopened vitex and other supplies that I hopefully won't need for several years.

Go ladyzara...help those lazy reach your egg!!!

 

[lol2811]

Lol ladyzara that made me chuckle!

I did look into the vitex but got really confused with it, you cant take that with soy though can you? Also what about vitex and Vit B??

Well booked the appointment with the doc on friday so hopefully he will be helpful. DH is being great he has said he is scared but is will to get tested so we can get a clear picture if anything is wrong. I am really confident that there isnt anything wrong, I think it is more than likely me stressing which is the main reason I want to go to the dr, I think I need reassurance more than anything.

I wish we were closer too Andrea, would be nice to pop round for a cuppa with someone and have a proper chat, only person I really speak to about it is DH.

 

[DrGomps]

LOL...I love the term cuppa...TTC is a very stressful experience and all consuming...I was completely going mad...Ladyzara, you are a saint in my book!!!
Hopefully the Dr's appt will give you the clarity you need...the thing that annoys me about medicine is there are all these tests you could do to check for certain conditions but they don't do it preventatively because its expensive they have to make you wait until you have symptoms when its too late!! Or in the case of TTC they make you try for a long time and then you find out all of that was a waste!! Don't they know our time is precious?? WHy can't they test your fertility when you decide to TTC?? Also genetic testing would be great...most of those services are almost always extra. Luckily I don't have to worry too much..DH and I are from pretty different genetic backgrounds (mine is Jewish, his is gentile).

I am feeling huge today, so bloated...like I am already in second trimester!! (pics posted on my blog). Ugh...hope it slows down or I don't know what I will look like in a few months??!!!

 

[lol2811]

I completely agree Andrea. I have always thought that, some tests arent even that expensive but think of the lives and people's sanity that could be saved. In the long term it would probably save money.

 

[DrGomps]

I think preventative definitely would save in the long term!! I think maybe one day in the future we will do more genetic tests just on everyone and see who has a susceptibility to what and hopefully do some preventative tests. Right now genetics can only really tell you if you might be more prone to something. So are you going in tomorrow?

 

[lol2811]

Yep appointment booked for first thing. I have written down my cycle lengths, ov days and LP days. Do I need to mention anything else do you think?

 

[DrGomps]

maybe bring a copy of your chart?

 

[Ladyzara]

Good luck 4 tomorrow, yea take ur chart to better to be more prepared I hope u get a doc that listens to u

Thanks Andrea a saint I like that I just keep going and think if the positives! X

 

[lol2811]

I'm so annoyed with ff. Went to print off my previous charts and I can only assume it was from when I changed the settings to celcius instead of f but nearly all my previous temps have disappeared.

 

[Ladyzara]

I wouldn't worry to much then. You seem to already have most things covered, it'll be fine x

 

[lol2811]

Well just got back doctor was great. I need to book in to have a blood test 7 days before next af is due and they will just check I'm ov'ing, which he is pretty sure I am due to having regular cycles.

Dh is going back to see him next week to fill in forms etc to have a sperm analysis and then we will go from there.

He did say obviously won't be going to a fs just yet but he will do everything he can from a gp's perspective so that is really good.

I'm hoping that just by getting things started I will relax enough and hopefully fall on my own.

 

[DrGomps]

Charlotte, thats great!! Your gp sounds wonderful!! Fx'ed this does the trick!

 

[lol2811]

Thanks I hope so.

 

[Ladyzara]

Sounds good! Must have a fab gp x

 

[lol2811]

He was really helpful, made it so much easier. Was petrified before I want in but he really helped me relax. Just need to learn to relax all the time now lol.

 

[DrGomps]

He does sound fab!! LEt us know how the testing goes...sure the peace of mind will go along way!! I know you will be pg soon!! what did you do with your day off??

I am so exhausted today...sigh...trying to pull through a day's work. Oh and lots of pulling/stretching in my uterus today. Being pregnant is one of the weirdest experiences ever!! apparently this next week the baby will start to move, though I won't be able to feel it until my 4th month.

 

[lol2811]

I bet, I still think it's absolutely amazing that you can have a human being growing inside you, it fascinates me.

Just relaxed really. Went up to see my mum and then spent some time with my 4 year old nephew which was nice.

 

[DrGomps]

It is so amazing....and uncomfortable at the same time!! I honestly can't wait until I can feel it kick!! I just got a baby doppler so I can listen to the heartbeat at home.

how are you feeling this cycle?

 

[lol2811]

Im feeling ok at the moment, but then I always do seem to start out quite positive and then it seems to tail off.