30 something and TTC #1 for a year

[mk8]

Sounds like a plan mrs G! Get you're body and mind in the best state possible to grow that beautiful baby!

I think it's healthy to take a break from bnb now and again. We have to remember other aspects of our lives that are going great. Hope you have a restful few months before your move. No doubt that in itself will be hectic!

Brassy, sorry to hear about dhs sa. I'm afraid I don't have much knowledge on lowish sperm numbers but I hope you are both able to figure out a suitable plan.

Hope everyone else is well.

I was talking to my friend who has been TTC for a yr. my goodness she's do relaxed and laid back about it all. I think it's amazing!

 

[aleja]

Hi girls,
Can't believe it's the end of the year already. Sigh. It's been a long one. Anyone doing something special for NYE?

Brassy, your DH's numbers are so varied. I think sperm regenerates every 3 months so perhaps the workload and lack of exercise did make an impact. Also if his sperm was better without vitamins etc maybe this means they were stuffing around with his hormones etc???? But who knows its all theories. At least his numbers a good enough for IUI- I remember FS saying they need to be at least 10 million for IUI so they can get a good post wash number.

I gave up on vitamins and acupuncture too. The costs were all adding up too and it's hard to justify the treatments which may or may not work.

Hey MrsG! It will be interesting to hear if your DH's dental work does improve his SA.
Are you guys still thinking of relocating near DH's family?
I think going to IVF next is a good step. Despite the highs and lows it does work .

Or you may get a mystery surprise along the way! Xx

MK, your friend still sounds very positive and hopeful. I think a year of trying isn't too bad... It's just when it drags on and then waiting around for test results and treatments etc this is the part I find most challenging

 

[mk8]

Hey all! Wishing all of you a happy, healthy and fertile 2013!

Thanks to you all for your support this yr during this TTC journey. You have all been wonderful. I sincerely hope every single one of us gives birth to a happy and healthy baby in 2013.

Xxx

 

[brassy]

Happy New Year to all of you!!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Happy new year everyone! May 2013 be full of new BFP's & new !

x

 

[GettingBroody]

��������Happy New Year ladies!!!��������
Here's to a year full of bfps, bumps and babies!!! ​

 

[MrsG2010]

Hey gals. Sorry I'm a few days late - happy new year !! 2013 the year of the bfp!!

 

[MrsG2010]

Cycle 24 started jan 2.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Cycle 24 started jan 2.

mrsG x

 

[lilyV]

MrsG2010, *hugs* is your fertility treatment on hold due to finances?

 

[cupcakesarah]

Had my appt at fertility clinic on Wednesday, so we're starting on a long protocol IVF this cycle. Excited and nervous. Fingers crossed it'll work.

Happy new year and good luck this year with your fertility pathway. May this be the year for all of us.

 

[GettingBroody]

That's great news Cupcake! I was on the long protocol too. Hope it's as lucky for you as it was for me!! When is your estimated ER?

 

[MrsPTTC]

Great news Cupcake! GL! x

 

[Trulyoo]

Jeez Aleja..........I just reviewed your siggy. Even with IVF, you sure did go through quite a journey. I'm sincerely happy for you, because I feel that even if my own road seems rocky, through you and what you've acheived......perhaps there is always hope and things do turn out okay.

 

[Trulyoo]

So happy for you Cupcake. I think IVF really is the way to go after a long journey. I'm so tired of this. After finishing a few more IUI's (which I know won't work), I can't wait to start IVF. Please keep us informed of your progress, I'm super interested since you're starting out.

For everyone else, Happy New Year!

Update on me: Just finished a natural cycle and yes, AF showed up a few days late. I guess a cycle without Clomid was really screwy. Can you imagine the anxiety of being a few days late? OMG, how there was hope in those few days. But when AF did show, I was okay with it. Now I can start my 3rd IUI.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

 

[MrsG2010]

Thanks gals.

Lily, treatments on hold basically because of finances. DH and I are moving in the spring. Turns out the new state has better insurance mandates for infertility than the state we live in now. So it makes sense for us to wait. I don't have the money for IvF anyhow. :/

Good luck cupcake and truly!! Fingers crossed!

 

[mk8]

Good luck truly and cupcake!

 

[brassy]

Hi girls!
Cupcake and trulyoo good luck with treatment!
MrsG...sorry about cycle 24...I am very interested in your theory that bad teeth could cause sperm issues. I think everything that increases the body's inflammation could have detrimental effects on fertility. I had actually read a story here once about a lady would was ttc for a long time and fell preggers immediately after having her bad tooth fixed!

How is everyone else??

I am trying not to obsess about ttc...Have acquired a 'new' old addiction, exercise! I am trying to focus on that and making me as healthy as possible!

 

[aleja]

Hi ladies,
Hope everyone is well x

Cupcake I'm so happy for you that you have started the IVF cycle. It is very exciting as it can bring a renewed sense of hope. Keep us posted.

Truly you never know about the IUIs. Each cycle is a fresh start and just because the others haven't worked it does not mean this one wont.
Yes I was certainly not one of the lucky girls who got pregnant first go with IVF! However I always hoped that I would fall pregnant within a year, similarly to all the fertile couples who can take up to 12 months. I see IVF as having to start from scratch. Having said that I know of a couple of stories of women who have previously had IUis getting a BFP straight away on IVF - maybe their bodies have accustomed to the meds or something??

Are you using injectibles this round?

Brassy, believe me the obsessing never ends even after you get your BFP (and it will happen!) My TTC obsession has stalled replaced by obsessing about whether I will stay pregnant .
I went for a long walk last Saturday and that night I had a brown 'blob' of mucus (TMI) in my undies. I was so upset. Nothing since then.

I rang the nurse and was told that I had to wait for a scan on Friday to see the bubba but basically there is nothing I can do - if I start bleeding I have to go to ER. I've been resting since and so far no more scares.

 

[GettingBroody]

Aleja. I know how worrying that is. Brown blood should be nothing to worry about but no matter how many times we hear that I'm not sure we can stop ourselves! Fxd you have no more scares I had brown spotting just before my 6 week scan and have been having it the last 2 days also. Went to the dr and she checked the baby's heartbeat (which was fine) so hopefully it's just one of those things... If it continues for a few more days I'll probably go to ER and ask for a scan (if they'll give me one ) My 20 week apt is next Tues so at least I'll be getting another full check then. Hopefully it'll have stopped today.