30 something and TTC #1 for a year

[MrsBea23]

Afternoon Girls,

MrsP - That seems like an awfully long time to wait. I have PCOS (just went to my doctor and said I think I have it 3 months ago after 4 months of trying and she did tests for that and my thyroid and loads of other stuff and the tests confirmed I do have PCOS) so it is slightly different but I have been referred to the hospital this week to see a specialist and I have only been trying for 7 months. A friend of mine was referred to the hospital after a year of trying because the blood tests showed there was nothing wrong, I would definitely be pushing for something earlier. I really hope you get your BFP before then and you don't even need to worry about it though.

Gettingbroody - Sorry to hear you think AF has arrived, hopefully June will be your month.

Rosered - I love listening to the rain when i'm snuggled up in bed. Sorry to hear that you are coming off meds I hope it is getting easier. Good on you for doing it though.

Flyffy73 - Welcome, I am doing acupuncture as well not sure if it does much but it makes me feel proactive. I do really enjoy it and hope that it gets you a result quickly.

Celi84 - Nice to hear that this will all be a distant memory at some point

Sorry if I missed anyone.

Well I had a temp rise this morning so really hoping it was O and not just really warm in my bedroom lol, that would be day 18 for me so the earliest yet.

 

[mk8]

Yay Mrs Bea! Hope you catch that eggie!

 

[mk8]

On another note ladies, I had the results of my scan/bloods back and docs tell me I do not have PCOS, the androgen test they do during bloods (tests PCOS) was "slightly elevated" but the internal scan confirmed no cysts on my ovaries. No thyroid issue either. No idea if I am ovulating because it was only one blood test and to test it, you need to do 1 on CD2 and around CD14/15. Docs have ruled out cysts and cancer (WHOOPEE!) but will not refer me for fertility tests for another 6 months. Which will in reality be a year (I am on cycle 6 of TTC). However, I did tell doc I have been trying for a year after hearing how people have been fobbed off to return in 2 yrs time! It used to be a year but the NHS are scrimping it seems

So no sperm tests or blood tests let alone the more sophisticated ones for quite a while. Doc said to try to relax, have regular sex and let it happen. He said 95% of couple conceive naturally in 2 years...TWO! OMG!

Baby dust to you all!

 

[MrsBea23]

Yay mk8 that is fantastic news so pleased for you, fx'd this is your month.

I was doing some research last night and it seems one low dose aspirin (75mg) a day is meant to help with ovulation, implantation and helps prevent miscarriage. I have started on it today got 100 at boots for a pound fifteen. Just thought I would mention it in case anyone is looking for something new to try.

 

[GettingBroody]

That's great news about your test results mk8 Hopefully you won't need all the other tests because you'll be proudly sporting a lovely baby bump by then!

MrsBea I'm very impressed with all your little personal messages! I'm busy trying to absorb all the info about everyone! Takes a while to get to know a new group but it's fun too!

As for me, the arrived today. Not as disappointed as I was other cycles. I think that's because I'm getting to know my temps a bit better and so she didn't catch me off guard, I was quite prepared for her arrival! Onwards to cycle 6 - what new thing to try this month?!!! Aspirin?! Instead cups?! So many choices!!!

Sending lots of to all! Do we have many in the 2ww?

 

[mk8]

Thanks for your kind messages ladies. I feel v touched.

Mrsbea- not heard that but thanks for letting us know

I am debating what to do in terms of the "game plan". I have tried cough syrup (for EWCM), I have done OPKs (3 months of using them- 2 definite positives on CD15 and 1 kinda positive (same ish colour) on CD14), I have temped for 3 cycles. I have used conceive plus for the second cycle now. Part of me wonders if all this is making me go a bit nuts. I certainly found temping a bit stressful and I felt I was always anxiously watching to see if my temps dropped. And people say stress hinders things so who knows what the right thing to do is?!

 

[mk8]

That's great news about your test results mk8 Hopefully you won't need all the other tests because you'll be proudly sporting a lovely baby bump by then!

MrsBea I'm very impressed with all your little personal messages! I'm busy trying to absorb all the info about everyone! Takes a while to get to know a new group but it's fun too!

As for me, the arrived today. Not as disappointed as I was other cycles. I think that's because I'm getting to know my temps a bit better and so she didn't catch me off guard, I was quite prepared for her arrival! Onwards to cycle 6 - what new thing to try this month?!!! Aspirin?! Instead cups?! So many choices!!!

Sending lots of to all! Do we have many in the 2ww?

Thanks Gettingbroody. I am glad you are in pretty good spirits. Lets all be hopeful for the this cycle eh?!

I am on the TWW. I thought I was CD23 but checked and I am actually on CD20. 8 whole days. Hmmm...

 

[Rosered52]

On another note ladies, I had the results of my scan/bloods back and docs tell me I do not have PCOS, the androgen test they do during bloods (tests PCOS) was "slightly elevated" but the internal scan confirmed no cysts on my ovaries. No thyroid issue either. No idea if I am ovulating because it was only one blood test and to test it, you need to do 1 on CD2 and around CD14/15. Docs have ruled out cysts and cancer (WHOOPEE!) but will not refer me for fertility tests for another 6 months. Which will in reality be a year (I am on cycle 6 of TTC). However, I did tell doc I have been trying for a year after hearing how people have been fobbed off to return in 2 yrs time! It used to be a year but the NHS are scrimping it seems

So no sperm tests or blood tests let alone the more sophisticated ones for quite a while. Doc said to try to relax, have regular sex and let it happen. He said 95% of couple conceive naturally in 2 years...TWO! OMG!

Baby dust to you all!

Well, that's some very good news.

 

[Rosered52]

AF is gunning for me today, BFN this morning, I'll almost welcome her this time. It's been a long week. I'm ready for an Advil, some chocolate, and then to fire up my new Clearblue Fertility Monitor. End of June sounds pretty good to me.

 

[honey08]

Rosered52

im sure i posted in here , im 30 ttc2 for 13mth now just O , well im 3dpo will test 12dpo

 

[GettingBroody]

AF is gunning for me today, BFN this morning, I'll almost welcome her this time. It's been a long week. I'm ready for an Advil, some chocolate, and then to fire up my new Clearblue Fertility Monitor. End of June sounds pretty good to me.

Aw, sending lots of and Fx'd she stays away!

 

[GettingBroody]

Mk8 & Honey (and anyone else who's post-o!) - hope the 2ww passes nice and fast!

 

[MrsG2010]

Morning Fellow 30-ish-ers.... I'm 7, 8 or 9 DPO. Moving right along. (Hard to tell this month because I got the flu and my temps were screwed up.)

This is going to sound crazy.... and I know that before I type it. So normally a week before my pd my bbs start to hurt. Nothing yet!! Any kind of difference from routine gives me some hope.

 

[MrsPTTC]

On another note ladies, I had the results of my scan/bloods bac and docs tell me I do not have PCOS, the androgen test they do during bloods (tests PCOS) was "slightly elevated" but the internal scan confirmed no cysts on my ovaries. No thyroid issue either. No idea if I am ovulating because it was only one blood test and to test it, you need to do 1 on CD2 and around CD14/15. Docs have ruled out cysts and cancer (WHOOPEE!) but will not refer me for fertility tests for another 6 months. Which will in reality be a year (I am on cycle 6 of TTC). However, I did tell doc I have been trying for a year after hearing how people have been fobbed off to return in 2 yrs time! It used to be a year but the NHS are scrimping it seems

So no sperm tests or blood tests let alone the more sophisticated ones for quite a while. Doc said to try to relax, have regular sex and let it happen. He said 95% of couple conceive naturally in 2 years...TWO! OMG!

Baby dust to you all!

Great news that theres nothing sinister lurking there! . Are you in the UK? My doc first tried to tell me it was 16months for sperm tests as well as women's tests & I challenged it as my Zeta West book says men should be tested after 6 months. Anyway she spoke to another doctor who said men can have a sperm test ANYTIME! I'm so glad I challenged her! The results should be back within the next week FX'd! x

 

[katkat30]

Hi, I'm 31 and been tcc for 2 months. No sign yet but keeping positive. Seeing friends get bfp all around me thought I would be the same and catch immediately, although I know nature doesn't work that way!! Chin up, keep positive and relaxed, I find yoga really helps clear the head, and relax your body, Good luck to all those tcc out there x

 

[purpleflossy]

im 31 and have my first blood test in 2 weeks at day 21, scared but at the same time hoping this will all help. Hubby goes to docs next week to see about getting swimmers checked, we have been TTC for 18months ish

 

[Rosered52]

Good morning, crew! Sending some love and positive vibes ou!

 

[mk8]

Morning back at ya Rosered... Though it is 730pm here in the UK right now.

Nice to see some newcomers - Welcome!

Rosered- I hope that AF stays away and your BFP is just a wee bit shy coming out!

Gettingbroody- thanks for the wishes. I hope TWW passes by quickly too. Sigh. I just don't feel that hopeful this month for some reason.

Hey MrsG- my boobs ache 1 week before AF too. I agree- any sign of a difference is a good one. Here's hoping your beanie snuggled in there What month of TTC are you on again hun?

MrsPTTC- yup, I am in the UK but the doc said to wait another 6 months. He thinks we have been trying for a year and I didn't bother to correct him. I guess in 6 months it will be 1 year really so I think we can wait. Mind you, I do want DH to check out his spermies. He goes to another doc so hopefully they will be more accommodating.

Katkat - hope you are going to migrate to the first tri forums soon!

Purpleflossy- best of luck for the tests honey. Are they just going to do bloods on you? Assume that you go twice in your cycle? Or just the once? My doc said they test on CD2 and CD14/15 to see if the homones increased.

A question for you ladies, esp ones with PCOS. My bloods showed a "slightly elevated level of free androgen index", which indicates PCOS. However, my internal ultrasound conducted two days prior to the bloods showed no cysts. Therefore doc says I do not have PCOS. Is it poss to have PCOS but not for them to show up on your ovaries at a specific point in time? I am confused because people seemed to be diagnosed with PCOS solely on blood work.

 

[GettingBroody]

Morning Fellow 30-ish-ers.... I'm 7, 8 or 9 DPO. Moving right along. (Hard to tell this month because I got the flu and my temps were screwed up.)

This is going to sound crazy.... and I know that before I type it. So normally a week before my pd my bbs start to hurt. Nothing yet!! Any kind of difference from routine gives me some hope.

Hopefully that's a good sign!! A girl I know on another thread only decided to test because she was having no symptoms before af showed...no cramps, no sore bbs like she normally got. She ended up with a , hopefully you will too!!!

 

[GettingBroody]

Welcome to all the new girls!

Katkat, I'm doing yoga too and I love it but I do wonder about doing some of the more strenuous poses in the 2ww...what do you think? Sometimes I skip class during 2ww but I don't really want to put my life on hold while ttc either... I know I could ask the instructor if there are any poses I should avoid but don't really want the rest of the class wondering why I'm opting out if you know what I mean?