30 something and TTC #1 for a year

[MrsG2010]

Hey girls. Somehow I accidentally unsubscribed to the group and didn't know you gals were posting! Im on my phone which makes it harder but I wanted to post.


Aleja, so sorry about your bad news. But I agree with everything the other girls said. Now you have a better idea and can move forward. How many cycles have you been ttc? I certainly understand bursting into tears . This is such an emotional thing.

Gettingbroody, this is your dh's first sa right? I look forward to seeing there results.

My dh tells me he'll go get his blood work soon. Im fine with that. Im about a week into my 14th cycle/16th month.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Sorry I've been MIA ladies, MrsG I am the same, keep unsubscribing on my phone, it's too easy to do as the button is so close to the link to the thead.

Aleja, so sorry about DH’s sperm results . But now you know why it’s taking so long you can get planning the next course of action. Though maybe when he does his 2nd sample it won’t be as bad – FX’d!

Gettingbroody – I’m with you there, bring on the IUI. I’m fed up now, sick of TTC & I’m very doubtful the clomid is going to work for me. I’m actually looking forward to seeing my arse of a FS in a couple of months time when I’ve done the 6th round. Though isn’t an issue for us.

Bean66 – they monitored me the first month and as I ovulated I was just left to my own devices.

MK – I did ask for another progesterone test on a cycle when I have actually ovulated but my FS said its not necessary and the spotting is definitely nothing to worry about. My last progesterone test showed I didn’t ovulate though don’t know the results and unfortunately I didn’t temp or OPK that cycle .

Hi to everyone else :wave:

x

 

[aleja]

Hi ladies I am glad you are all back I missed you all !
I totally understand what u mean by being frustrated with ttcing. All it is is just waiting waiting waiting and for those of us heading towards IUIs or whatever it will be a whole more waiting around . I am so glad I have you ladies on this thread as I feel supported and valued. I really do wish us all some good news over these next few months. Thank you

 

[MrsG2010]

Mrsp - I hate that you have been left to your own devices for basically 6 months. I hope 1) that you don't have to go back but 2) if you do, I hope he gets more aggressive!

Aleja, im with you. Frustrated but hopeful for all of us. At least one of us should 'hit' in the next couple months.

 

[Sarahrn04]

Clomid day 2.


Any of you girls have any words of wisdom?

 

[MrsPTTC]

Oh Clomid Sarah, good luck sweetie, I have only had hot flashes once (this cycle) but my moods are foul and my skin is horrible . And it's not just when taking the tablets, it's all cycle, though worse when actually taking them. Sorry I'm not painting a good picture but need to be realistic! Lots of ladies get BFP's in the first couple of clomid cycles so FX'd you'll be one of them! .

Thanks Aleja, sending you lots of .

MrsG - yes I know it's very annoying, even if they did a progesterone test each cycle to make sure I've O'd I'd be happy (and to make sure my progesterone is ok) but nope. He did mention at my last appointment at around 9 months after clomid we'd be looking at IUI or straight to IVF (not having that though, want to try IUI first) but I'm not sure what's going to happen in the meantime on months 6-9, maybe more monitoring.

Wishing you ladies all the luck in the world. I've got so many friends on facebook who've recently had or about to have their babies and it's so hard looking at all the cute baby pictures. DH is affected by it now, it took him a while to get his head around it but now he wants one as bad as me. He wants to BD or AI every day this cycle I think that's slightly OTT but whatever lol x

 

[aleja]

Hi ladies good luck with the clomid .. I can't offer any pearls of wisdom but wishing u all the best this cycle xox
I am now playing a waiting game until the FS sees us in a fortnight .. I've resided to the fact that we are heading for IVF so in a way I just want to get on with it

GL ladies

 

[aleja]

Oh Clomid Sarah, good luck sweetie, I have only had hot flashes once (this cycle) but my moods are foul and my skin is horrible . And it's not just when taking the tablets, it's all cycle, though worse when actually taking them. Sorry I'm not painting a good picture but need to be realistic! Lots of ladies get BFP's in the first couple of clomid cycles so FX'd you'll be one of them! .

Thanks Aleja, sending you lots of .

MrsG - yes I know it's very annoying, even if they did a progesterone test each cycle to make sure I've O'd I'd be happy (and to make sure my progesterone is ok) but nope. He did mention at my last appointment at around 9 months after clomid we'd be looking at IUI or straight to IVF (not having that though, want to try IUI first) but I'm not sure what's going to happen in the meantime on months 6-9, maybe more monitoring.

Wishing you ladies all the luck in the world. I've got so many friends on facebook who've recently had or about to have their babies and it's so hard looking at all the cute baby pictures. DH is affected by it now, it took him a while to get his head around it but now he wants one as bad as me. He wants to BD or AI every day this cycle I think that's slightly OTT but whatever lol x

YeP I'm sick of all the face book photos and status updates about friend's babies.. It's really heartbreaking and I am beginning to feel like its hard to keep a happy positive persona when I'm around all these babies and happy mummies.

Wishing u some baby dust

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks aleja. I think it makes you feel better when you resign yourself to needing assisted conception, whether it IUI or IVF. I'm just going through the motions this month and next, I don't think it will work for me, sorry to sound negative, but it makes me feel better as I'm looking forward to another FS appointment to see what the next step is. Sending you lots of .

to you feeling the same way as I do about the photos x

 

[GettingBroody]

Hi girls!
Hope you all had a nice weekend!

I have been doing a bit of thinking today and I am wondering if thin uterine lining is perhaps part of my problem...(I have short, light periods) So, having spent the evening on google (dangerous I know!) I have now got a plan of action (or more accurately - a shopping list for the health store tomor! ) I read loads of different sites and have decided to try the following - raspberry leaf tea (just until ov I think altho some sites said it was fine to take after also?), b-complex, iron supplements and a short self-accupuncture session every day (circular movements 2 inches below the belly button for 2mins, it's ren3 I think...) There was lots of other stuff recommended too like selenium, bromelain, phytoestrogens but there was a bit of negative info about these too and I'm a bit wary of self-medicating so decided to give them a skip (for now anyway!) Gonna try them for a month or two and see if I notice a difference. Might be a bit late for this cycle since I'm due to ov on Thurs but we'll see! Also, thinking of going for a few sessions of accupuncture to see if that helps. Will have to see how much it'll cost though...

So that's my update for the moment! Anyone else have light periods? I'm sure someone mentioned them before, maybe mk8? If so have u ever mentioned them to the dr/FS?

to all! (it's bound to work one of these days!!!)

 

[MrsG2010]

Morning. CD15 already here. Haven't really been doing anything ttc wise. Hopefully I'll remember to OPK tonight. I've forgotten for months now.

Hope you all are well!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Wow gettingbroody that's a heck of a lot of pills! You'll be rattling lol! Yes I didn't think my AF's were very heavy. When I had follicle tracking the first cycle of my clomid they said I had beautiful thick lining but had a light AF. I asked about this and he said lighter periods indicate good ovulation! I didn't get it as my lining was thick but that's what he said! x

 

[MrsPTTC]

Morning. CD15 already here. Haven't really been doing anything ttc wise. Hopefully I'll remember to OPK tonight. I've forgotten for months now.

Hope you all are well!

MrsG you're a day behind me, CD16 here, not OPK'ing this month as hard as it is but I know I'll feel better for it. I know ov is imminent & I felt some pains this afternoon, CP is HSO so I'm happy with my earlier ov this month and it's interesting as I've taken no supplements except folic acid.

I got my next FS appt through, 25th April, can't wait!

x

 

[aleja]

Hi ladies hope everyone is good. gl for those waiting for OV. It's very brave of you not using opks . I had become so dependent on them that I can't imagine not using them . Then again my cycle is so long I do need them to pin point my ovulation. Not that it matters anyway given DHs challenged sperm. Mrsbroody I also went on a vitamin shopping spree buying a tonne of concentrated vitamins for DH. He had his 2nd SA yesterday he said it was 'alright' but still thought he didn't produce enough ... ivf here I come

What's everyone else planning for ttc?

 

[MrsG2010]

CD16 for me today. I managed to remember to do OPK yesterday. Negative. Here are my problems:

1) Remembering to do it before I use the restroom!
2) Remembering to check it in 5 minutes

I've taken my temp for the past 3 days. Still appear low. So I don't think I had an early ov again this month. Whatever. "Super egg" was lame last month!

 

[GettingBroody]

Thanks for that MrsP! It doesn't make much sense to me either but it's nice to hear anyway!

Aleja When do expect things to start happening? Does your insurance/health system cover ivf etc? We get no assistance here in Ireland for any of that

 

[Sarahrn04]

Broody- my cousin-in-law was in the same predicament and she was put on a low dose aspirin (81mg) to thicken her lining.


Clomid finished up Monday. so I am PC (postclomid) day 2. Have not been sleeping well, and had wicked hot flashes today. Will start checking OPK's tomorrow morning.

 

[Trulyoo]

Hi ladies! Remember me???? It seems like I've been away for a while. After last month's early ovulation and then followed by a delayed period, I just didn't care anymore. I don't track my cycle anymore, not obsessed and have quit everything! Lol. I hope all you girls are doing okay. Maybe in a few months, we will move forward with clomid and all. Right now I've got tons on my plate and am focusing on one thing at a time. I'll be lurking girls!

 

[GettingBroody]

Hi Truly!
Enjoy the break and the lurking! It definitely helps to take a step back every now and then

 

[cupcakesarah]

Hi Ladies

Thought i'd just pop in to say Hiya!

I'm still in trying to chill out mode
Nearly a week to go until the end of this cycle, no idea what's happening

I tried reflexology for the first time about 2 or 3 days before i think i ovulated. It was really funny. Going back again on 17th March, she said to go about every 5-6 weeks. It's all part of my try and relax and if it helps then that's all good.

We finally decided to go forward with the referral to the IVF clinic, hopefully not for IVF but they do other procedures so i thought what's the harm in going along. So waiting now for a letter for our first appointment.

Given up alcohol until the 24th March when i go to a wedding, what harm can it do me??? I'm sure this Friday night i will miss a glass of vino. Also given up a few things for lent - diet coke, crisps (not that i eat a lot) and vending machines! There is one at my 6th form centre which is too tempting!

Hope you're all well, any developments?

x