30 something and TTC #1 for a year

[MrsPTTC]

Ah MK sorry your trip was a washout I am so sick of this British Weather, DH and I are off this week and were supposed to be doing the garden! How crap about your scans, bloody NHS! When will you hear?

Thanks Broody. Yeah we've told parents, brother in law, one of my brothers and a couple of close friends. It probably sounds like a lot but at least I know they'd be there for me if, god forbid, something went wrong. I've had really achey boobs the last few days, I'm hoping it's a good sign. AF officially due tomorrow so on Wed assuming no show I'll ring the GP so they can get me sorted out for a midwife appt. Then on Sat, CD38 I need to leave a message at the hospital so they can get me in for a blood test & early scan .

I hope everyone's had a lovely weekend

x

 

[MrsG2010]

Sounds great mrs P!

It's Monday. Booooooooooooo

 

[aleja]

Hi mk, sorry to hear About your washout weekend, I hate when that happens!!
When do u get your results back?? Waiting is much worse than hearing the results so hang in there

MrsP wow its really happening .. No more AF....woohoooooo !!!!!

Me: very confused today. I Was supposed to start taking Provera today but this morning I finally got a smiley OPK ..I was shocked and excited because it means that I am going to ovulate after all. (FS cancelled my FET because it didn't look like I was going to ovulate but I knew it was too early)
So now I am thinking of skipping Provera and just waiting for AF even if it means my transfer will be later in August .

 

[GettingBroody]

Aleja - I think that sounds like a good idea. There's no point in putting more meds into your system if you don't need them.

MrsP - that doesn't seem like a lot of people at all to me. We'll be doing the exact same thing. (any day now....!) Not that I could really avoid it anyway - my mum and some close friends know almost as much about what's going on as I do at this stage! They'll know when the ICSI is happening so it'd be hard to keep a bfp from them! It's been great to have them around for the hard part so looking forward to sharing the good parts with them too!

Ordered a book from amazon last week that my mums friend recommended She recently had triplets through ivf, I think I may have mention her before. She had lots of failed rounds of ivf before conceiving the triplets and swears that it was a combination of this book and going to accupuncture that worked in the end. (Her accupuncturist recommended the book) It's called The Infertility Cure by Randine Lewis. Have any of you heard of it or read it? I'm only about a quarter way through now but it's quite interesting. All about getting your systems balanced etc and the different roles the kidney, spleen etc play in fertility. A lot of it would I'm sure be very relevant to those of you who are still unexplained. For me it's about getting myself in tip-top condition before icsi starts to give the cycle as much chance as possible of succeeding... Can't hurt anyway! Also going to ring up the same accupuncturist and get started on that. Fairly sure I ov'd ystrdy or today so should be starting back on bcp in 2 weeks. Won't be long coming around I hope!

 

[mk8]

Quick one... Does anybody know much about Amh results?

 

[MrsPTTC]

No sorry mk, no idea...Hope everything is ok with yours.

Broody, glad you don't think we're crazy telling people! They're all sworn to secrecy, so in total 10 people know. Like you my friends & mam know all about my TTC journey so I would feel bad not telling them. I'm already finding I'm lying to people as a couple of other people knew we were trying & I'm having to pretend we still are! Will be testing again tomorrow can't wait!

Thanks aleja & mrsG

X

 

[mk8]

Hi girls

Mrsp- Agree it's not too early to tell those nearest and dearest to you. Exciting stuff!!!! How are you feeling? I'm loving the bfp buzz. On this thread.

Aleja- yay to natural ov! Waiting till aug sounds like a plan. You get to give your body a bit of a rest before the next (and successful) ivf session. Are you doing anything diff in your next ivf cycle?

Broody- I haven't heard of that book but thanks for the info. I was thinking of getting marilyn glenvilles book so will share what I find on that here when I do. Acupuncture sounds good- keep me posted on how you find it. I tried 3 sessions before but will consider going back once all my results come back.

As for me, my aqua scan (transvaginal scan with saline stuck up my uterus) results won't be ready till at least weds. And it was private too! I only did it on weds but seeing as the doc dictated his findings last week, the secretary is holding things up with her incompetence! Hmpf. She says she needs to clarify something with the doc and he isn't in till weds. My Amh test also came back and it's 15.11nmol/l. The nurse told me to book an appt with my consultant when I asked what that meant. After googling, it appears that it's low fertility/right at the border or satisfactory and low. Not great given my age (32). Sigh

 

[MrsPTTC]

Aw MK I'm sorry to hear the amh results weren't great I think giving that, they'll put you on IUI or even IVF sooner rather than later. Hope you get your official results soon.

I'm fine thanks, still not really got symptoms apart from the boobs. Took another first response & an IC this morning & they're much darker I think I really need to start believing it! .

Aleja I forgot to say, yes I would wait for AF too & then you've got a natural chance too! Hope you've been BD'ing as it only takes 1!

x

 

[mk8]

Thanks mrsp. I really hope that my uterus is in perfect shape. Going for ivf sounds scary but if that's what it takes, here I come! I'd like to try medicated iui first if that's poss though. I have submitted a thread on Amh so will see what people say. Have my appointment next week to discuss results.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Roll on next week then Hun, I'm sure that unless your AMH was really bad they would let you try IUI first. You'll get your bfp soon Hun, all you ladies will x

 

[aleja]

Hi ladies
Thanks broody I might check this book out. Your plan of getting healthy and centred is a great one. I am planning to try acupuncture before and after my transfer to see how that goes .

Mk I don't know too much about AMH but I think you are in the normal range. They use this test to determine your egg reserve and how your body might respond to IvF stimulation drugs. If you are not doing IvF it just means you can't delay TTC forever (which is not the case) It doesn't mean your eggs are bad by any stretch . I had a lower result than you and was described as 'normal for my age' . I still managed to produce 16 mature eggs during a Stim cycle and they all fertilised..

MrsP it's great to hear you have a tribe of supporters cheering you on

 

[mk8]

Thanks Aleja, I hope acupuncture works wonders for you.

Thanks for the Amh info also. I'm waiting to meet my consultant to discuss- Over a whole week away! Grrr

 

[mk8]

Rant- called my private clinic to see if my scan results are ready. Called 4 times and was told they will do it and just need to spk to the doc about something in hIs dictation (which kinda worries me) and now I've been told the medical secretary has gone home! I tried to call the nurse who was chasing this for me and got the message that the doc is reviewing it now. Hmmm pay a lot for private care and this is the service! It's over their service level timeframe as they said a report will be ready last week. Ugh

 

[MrsPTTC]

How annoying, complain MK! Especially seeing as you're paying for it!

My pee test went into the docs today

BTW I hope I'm not annoying anyone with my pregnancy related crap! I just think its a shame when people stop posting on a thread just cos they're pregnant. I've grown fond of you gals & would like to continue to cheer you on & give advice where I can.

x

 

[mk8]

Dont be silly mrs p. I'm do happy for you and I think we have all been a huge support to each other during our TTC journeys. Pls do cont chatting here

 

[snowflakes120]

Hey ladies! Can I join?

I'm 32 and we started TTC baby #1 in June of 2011. I got a BFP but had a MC in November. We have been actively trying since. I have been diagnosed with LPD. I had a HSG and am all clear. Hubby had a SA done and he's all good. I am currently taking Clomid and Progesterone. I have an appt with the FS/RE on July 23rd.

I am hoping to OV today. I have never OV'd this late ever. So I hope its coming soon!

I look forward to getting to know y'all!!

 

[Delilah8]

Big Congratulations Mrs P! I'm SO happy for you!

MK, I felt I needed to jump in and let you know that I had a low AMH level, in fact it was the only problem they could find with me. I'm sure you don't remember, but I got pregnant my first go round with medicated IUI and I'm about to have a baby in 5 weeks. So I wanted to give you some hope if that is your case.

Oh and I was also 31 closing in on 32 when I was diagnosed. It was definitely surprising that it was so low for my age, just bad luck the doctor said. She did stress that I had time on my side though and was glad I was there now. So that means same for you.

I'm not sure where in the world you are? I think my levels were done on a different range/scale so I'm not sure what your 15 means. Mine was 1.2. There is a lot of conflicting information on what is "normal" though so you'll have to go with your doctor on this. I was pleased that my doctor had an aggressive approach and was not into wasting time.

I'm no expert, but I can try to answer any questions you have or maybe just be a little sign of hope!

I hope you all don't think it's weird I still check in here from time to time, I hope to see some BFP's!

 

[mk8]

Hi Delilah!!!! We have missed you! Wow, you're due in 5 weeks, my goodness that's exciting. I do remember you had a low Amh and went on to medicated iui. So sweet of you to post- gives me hope definitely. And I don't think it's odd you're here- as I said to mrs p, we have supported each other on this journey and I can't be more happy for you. How are you feeling?

Snowflake- Welcome. Everybody here is super nice so hopefully you will find this thread useful. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure you have heard this before and it will prob annoy you but you have got pregnant before so it's highly likely it will happen again. Sounds like the mc has affected your cycles so hopefully your body will regulate soon. Good luck with your appt.

How's everybody else doing?

As for me, I got my scan result. The nurse I was calling rang me after my rant post and apologised for the delay and emailed it through. I was delighted as when I called at 4, I was told the secretary writing it up had gone home. This annoyed me as I thought the doc who signs it off only works weds and I didn't want to go to my appt next week with nothing to discuss. Anyhoo, I then got an email from my consultant who gave me a brief summary of my results, copying the secretary. I thanked her for working on it but then the doc wrote back saying the sectetaries do their v best to ensure patients get their reports ASAP - basically the nurses/secretary obviously told him I'd been calling, whined about it and he politely put me in my place. I wasn't pleased about that in the slightest. They promised a written report within a week. I paid for it. End of story. Didnt like how the doc wrote the Same no of words on that as how much he wrote about my results. I've read the admin there is atrocious so perhaps they're trying to minimise complaints. Either way, not happy as don't want to deal with nurses and admin staff who hate me.

But whining aside, the clinic is close to work and they have quite a good success rate. I'm going back next weds to discuss his views. My scan revealed everything is ok with my uterus- yay!!!!! So only issue right now seems to be my low Amh (which doc said us actually low end of satisfactory). Maybe I will follow your lead Delilah?

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks MK brilliant news about your uterus after all that worrying, but sorry you've had such bother with the clinic. Delilahs BFP certainly means you've got a good chance of a BFP with IUI!

Welcome snowflake! Sorry for your loss & hope the clomid gets you a BFP soon. Interesting you have LPD as my FS said they dont believe in it! Drs have such different opinions it's scary! I believe in it & have to say I disagree with him!

Delilah! Great to hear from you & thanks for the congrats! 5 weeks wow! Do you know what you're having? any names? Make sure you update us when LO is born!

x

 

[GettingBroody]

Mk8 - delighted that your results came back clear. Sorry you had to chase them and that the dr got a bit snippy with you but at least it was good news in the end!

MrsP - of course we want you to stick around! What's the point in sharing this difficult LTTTC journey with each other if we can't share in the success at the end of it! You are our little good luck mascot at the moment I love reading your pregnancy updates - keeps me positive that there is light at the end of the tunnel!

Delilah - hi! I think it's great that you're still lurking and catching up in here! Can't believe you've only 5 weeks to go! Did you find out if it's a boy or a girl? So exciting!!

Snowflake - welcome to this thread!! So sorry to hear about your loss Fx'd you get a bfp this cycle! How long have you been on clomid? Is your FS apt a follow up? Looking forward to getting to know you!