30 something and TTC #1 for a year
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totally depressed today... I've been pretty ok with not getting pregnant up until this point .I guess I knew I'd have trouble so I just expected it. But now I am angry.
I am going to hold out hope the next few days and hope that this spotting is just implantation bleeding. It probably isn't going to be a good thing mentally but what else can I do?
I am going to hold out hope the next few days and hope that this spotting is just implantation bleeding. It probably isn't going to be a good thing mentally but what else can I do?
totally depressed today... I've been pretty ok with not getting pregnant up until this point .I guess I knew I'd have trouble so I just expected it. But now I am angry.
I am going to hold out hope the next few days and hope that this spotting is just implantation bleeding. It probably isn't going to be a good thing mentally but what else can I do?
I am going to hold out hope the next few days and hope that this spotting is just implantation bleeding. It probably isn't going to be a good thing mentally but what else can I do?
I'm sorry Sarah. Friday was a bad day for me. I know how you feel. 
Have you got proper flow? I'm sorry, I've forgotten your back story. Is there a reason why you'd have trouble.
Try to remember it is very rare for women not to eventually conceive. I know that's not a great way of looking at it but you will hold your baby in your arms one day.
If you have irregular/wonky cycles I'd recommend vitex and/or have you considered acupuncture?
I am sorry you feel so depressed. These first days are the worst. I felt my worse the day before AF started proper. I don't think PMS helps. Have some wine, eat some chocolate and watch a good movie. Having a cry on my DH helped too.
Have you got proper flow? I'm sorry, I've forgotten your back story. Is there a reason why you'd have trouble.Try to remember it is very rare for women not to eventually conceive. I know that's not a great way of looking at it but you will hold your baby in your arms one day.
If you have irregular/wonky cycles I'd recommend vitex and/or have you considered acupuncture?
I am sorry you feel so depressed. These first days are the worst. I felt my worse the day before AF started proper. I don't think PMS helps. Have some wine, eat some chocolate and watch a good movie. Having a cry on my DH helped too.
Found a little back story. We started trying a roughly the same time. Do you remember what your cycles were like pre BCP? Have you had any tests, e.g for PCOS?
If there is not reason for your irregular cycles then I'd highly recommend Vitex (agnus castus). Also remember that long and irregular cycles don't stop you getting pregnant, it's just harder to pin point O and you have less chances per year.
How long is your LP usually? If you haven't had proper flow yet and your LP is normally longer then there is a chance it's IB, or pre-AF spotting.
Stay positive hun. I know the first days of a new cycle are hard but you'll ffel better in a couple of days and you can plan towards your next cycle.
Bean- Thank you for your words of encouragement.
I was on BCP since I was 12, but when I was on it my periods were like clockwork but have been all screwed up ever since I came off it (a few years ago)
I haven't been checking my LP as close as I did this cycle, cause usually my cycles are very long. I am starting Clomid in a few days, which I can only imagine what that will do to my emotional state. LOL
It is definitely not IB as my flow has picked up. I guess my body didn't want me to waste my time wondering!
I am making double chunk brownies with a white chocolate peppermint ganache to ease the pain.
I was on BCP since I was 12, but when I was on it my periods were like clockwork but have been all screwed up ever since I came off it (a few years ago)
I haven't been checking my LP as close as I did this cycle, cause usually my cycles are very long. I am starting Clomid in a few days, which I can only imagine what that will do to my emotional state. LOL
It is definitely not IB as my flow has picked up. I guess my body didn't want me to waste my time wondering!
I am making double chunk brownies with a white chocolate peppermint ganache to ease the pain.
Ohh brownies sound good.
Your periods will be regular on BC - it's a withdrawal bleed rather than a true period. Your body is probably just having trouble regulating. Clomid will hopefully give your body the kick start it needs. You can take B complex with clomid but I wouldn't take vitex, just to be safe.
I hope the clomid works for you. I'm off to bed now to dream of brownies.
Your periods will be regular on BC - it's a withdrawal bleed rather than a true period. Your body is probably just having trouble regulating. Clomid will hopefully give your body the kick start it needs. You can take B complex with clomid but I wouldn't take vitex, just to be safe.
I hope the clomid works for you. I'm off to bed now to dream of brownies.
Happy valentines day ladies!
Hope everyone is ok.
Sarah its ok to feel sad and depressed i think we all reach the point when we are angry and lost hope. Hope ur yummy baking is helping ...
Tomorrow is our FS appointment when we get all the results from the recent testing we did. I am worried but also happy to get some answers
Hope everyone is ok.
Sarah its ok to feel sad and depressed i think we all reach the point when we are angry and lost hope. Hope ur yummy baking is helping ...
Tomorrow is our FS appointment when we get all the results from the recent testing we did. I am worried but also happy to get some answers
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Good luck with the FS Aleja! 
DH went for his SA today - what a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day
DH went for his SA today - what a romantic way to spend Valentine's Day
thanks ladies, hope everyone is well.
I have some very bad news to share. well my deepest fears about Dh's spermy have come true.
FS told us the results and they weren't good. My tests all fine. good eggs etc but DH 1 million sperm count with 10 % movement: normal is above 20 million sperm.
at least We have a reason why we haven't fallen pregnant but it pretty much means we have about 2% chance each month of a natural conception.
I was shocked. I expected results to be bad (as DH had been worried that his sample was very poor on the day) but not this bad!!!!! I think the theory of genetic/family reasons are true as his brother had the same issue.
When the FS was explaining the options - Either IUI or IVF - unfortunately I burst out in tears
I was very embarrassed but it was like all this pent up emotion had built and I couldn't help it.
FS pretty much said that due to my age (34) he recommends immediate action and not to bother with other less invasive treatments. At least my ovarian reserve and hormones are good so something less to worry about.
So now DH has to take a second SA next week followed by another FS appt in a fortnight which FS will say IUI or ICIS based on DH's new results.
It all moving quickly but i guess time seems to be factor. I wish i had known about DH's medical issue years ago as maybe by this stage we would have sorted it out
sorry for long post. but needed to rant!
Broody hope your DH's SA went well.
I have some very bad news to share. well my deepest fears about Dh's spermy have come true.
FS told us the results and they weren't good. My tests all fine. good eggs etc but DH 1 million sperm count with 10 % movement: normal is above 20 million sperm. at least We have a reason why we haven't fallen pregnant but it pretty much means we have about 2% chance each month of a natural conception.
I was shocked. I expected results to be bad (as DH had been worried that his sample was very poor on the day) but not this bad!!!!! I think the theory of genetic/family reasons are true as his brother had the same issue.
When the FS was explaining the options - Either IUI or IVF - unfortunately I burst out in tears
I was very embarrassed but it was like all this pent up emotion had built and I couldn't help it. FS pretty much said that due to my age (34) he recommends immediate action and not to bother with other less invasive treatments. At least my ovarian reserve and hormones are good so something less to worry about.
So now DH has to take a second SA next week followed by another FS appt in a fortnight which FS will say IUI or ICIS based on DH's new results.
It all moving quickly but i guess time seems to be factor. I wish i had known about DH's medical issue years ago as maybe by this stage we would have sorted it out
sorry for long post. but needed to rant!
Broody hope your DH's SA went well.
Oh Aleja - I'm so sorry.
It is possible it is a bad sample. Also my bro had sperm issues for around 6 months once for no know reason.
On the good side - at least you now know and you can go ahead with interventions. It is great that things with you are good. Nice healthy eggs and a nice womb for the little bean to grow in.
It is possible it is a bad sample. Also my bro had sperm issues for around 6 months once for no know reason.
On the good side - at least you now know and you can go ahead with interventions. It is great that things with you are good. Nice healthy eggs and a nice womb for the little bean to grow in.
thanks bean and mk,
i am really hoping it was a bad sample too.....in the meantime I am in over-drive doing research about how I can help improve his troops...more vitamins, new underpants etc
DH is much more optimistic about it than me. He was relieved he had some spermy as he was afraid he was going to be told he was sterile.
I guess that's how poor his sample must have looked to him.
i was thinking about you girls today.. because I know most of you there is no logical reason why it is taking so long. that would frustrate me too but maybe I would still be willing to ttc each month. at the moment I feel like giving in and waiting for the doctor's orders....
I think they are as stressful as one another of course
i am really hoping it was a bad sample too.....in the meantime I am in over-drive doing research about how I can help improve his troops...more vitamins, new underpants etc
DH is much more optimistic about it than me. He was relieved he had some spermy as he was afraid he was going to be told he was sterile.
I guess that's how poor his sample must have looked to him.
i was thinking about you girls today.. because I know most of you there is no logical reason why it is taking so long. that would frustrate me too but maybe I would still be willing to ttc each month. at the moment I feel like giving in and waiting for the doctor's orders....
I think they are as stressful as one another of course
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Sorry to hear about the results Aleja. I think it's great that the FS is being so pro-active about further treatments. Have got it into my own head (for no reason really!) that we probably have a sperm issue also. At this stage I'm thinking Bring on the IUI! Enough of this ttc lark just get me my baby!!! 
I think it's great that the FS is being so pro-active about further treatments. Have got it into my own head (for no reason really!) that we probably have a sperm issue also. At this stage I'm thinking Bring on the IUI! Enough of this ttc lark just get me my baby!!! Similar threads
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