30-somethings TTC #1 Testing and Support Thread!

[Britt11]

Hey Ladies

Thank you for your kind words. Some of you were asking about my OH's results they were fine except for his forms. He has no normal ones, which is why we need ICSI and not IVF - I think! He had done all the right things, no smoking, cut down on drinking, good diet, keeping fit and taking all the vitamins that he should be. I was just sooo shocked that there had been no improvement.

Jaimie - We can have one attempt at ICSI for free but the waiting list is very long. We've decided to go on the waiting list and also pay for it to speed the process up. I've started researching but it's very confusing! I really really hope your results are better than others. xxx

Fifi - I'm so sorry that really is crap, you're very brave x

oh got ya, the morphology- sorry to hear that hon, onwards to ICSI- hope you have great results!!
My DH had good SA as well except for Morphology- was low at 9%- we are trying IUI first and then onto IVF if that doesnt work

 

[bonjo808]

for spring and fifi...your both in my prayers!

If we have no luck by July then my DH and I will start all this testing. It makes me nervous but seeing all the PMAs from everyone on bnb really helps.

 

[mrskcbrown]

Hey Ladies

Thank you for your kind words. Some of you were asking about my OH's results they were fine except for his forms. He has no normal ones, which is why we need ICSI and not IVF - I think! He had done all the right things, no smoking, cut down on drinking, good diet, keeping fit and taking all the vitamins that he should be. I was just sooo shocked that there had been no improvement.

Jaimie - We can have one attempt at ICSI for free but the waiting list is very long. We've decided to go on the waiting list and also pay for it to speed the process up. I've started researching but it's very confusing! I really really hope your results are better than others. xxx

Fifi - I'm so sorry that really is crap, you're very brave x

How many semen analysis have they given your DH? My dh's were bad but have since gotten better. Im still praying for you and lucky that you get one free chance at ICSI! Even if it is a long list. Its so expensive here. Good luck~

 

[Jaimie2Eyes]

Aw Fifi - I remember you from the charting newbies thread. I am so sorry hon - but I love that you are ttc buddies with shannon and moochacha - they are so great. Loads of support coming your way through the interwebs!

Spring - thanks for letting us know about your foray into ICSI - I really hope it is the boost you need to get your BFP!

 

[JJay]

Fifi and Sunflower.

It's rubbish that stuff like this happens. You grow up thinking its so easy grrrrrr. I've just heard in the last couple of weeks that two cousins, a friend and my sister in law are pregnant, which is lovely but I'm jealous!

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

his final comment was to keep banging away - not quite the language you expect from a health professional but there you go!!

missed a day and taking ages to catch up... Still a few pages behind but read this Ejay and made me laugh out loud! I'd be mortified!!

 

[maxxiandniko]

fifi - I'm new to the site and wanted to say I'm very sorry. I know how you feel. I m/c'd this past Nov and then had a chemical pregnancy in April. At that time I tested early and then tested like crazy for days after for peace of mind. I started bleeding a few weeks later and was so upset. I hope you feel better soon

 

[Ejay]

Waiting4 - OH and I had to laugh otherwise I think we would cry.

Fifi and springflower sending you some big

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

Fifi

springflower - sorry there has been no change. Must be so frustrating and I imagine your DH is feeling awful. Good luck with the IC thing (sorry not used to the terminology)

Lucky hope you're hanging in there? Better make the most of your last few days of lazying about doing nothing as you have to join us fellow workers next week!! (I like the exclamations too)

Well Im on cd17 today. STILL no +opk yet but hoping tomorrow as lots of ewcm today (hooray - gallons of grapefruit juice Ive been drinking seems to have paid off). Have to admit though my motivation for is seriously falling away this month, am shattered after BD on CD12, 14, 16 already. Feeble!!

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

Waiting4 - OH and I had to laugh otherwise I think we would cry.

Fifi and springflower sending you some big

I can imagine - don't want you to think I was being flippant about getting the message to go away and keep trying as Iknow ths is not what you wanted to hear. But the language he used ....

 

[Ejay]

Waiting4 - OH and I had to laugh otherwise I think we would cry.

Fifi and springflower sending you some big

I can imagine - don't want you to think I was being flippant about getting the message to go away and keep trying as Iknow ths is not what you wanted to hear. But the language he used ....

No it's ok, i did expect him to say go away and keep trying, but was kind of hoping for some advice as to where we might be going wrong. The only advice was to tell me it wasn't a good idea for me to be on top, darn it thats my favourite position!!

Am determined to stay upbeat, i am sure it was said somewhere that the word for sex in eskimo language translates to the laughing time, I am going to stick with that definition

 

[JJay]

Hey Ejay, could you see a different doctor? Mine told me that they usually wait until 12 months of TTC but if you are using a fertility moniter or temping etc. they will start tests after 6-9 months. Maybe some are more open to it than others? x

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Good evening to all of you wonderful ladies! Thanks for all your support! I'm having a great day today mostly due to the fabulous weather we're having!

Springflower... what is ICSI?? Not sure I've ever heard of it. Heard of IUI and IVF, though.... Wishing you the very best luck with it, whatever it is!!

Fifi... so sorry to hear this. huge hugs...

 

[LuckyD]

I'm broken hearted. OH's swimmers havent improved at all. We've been told ICSI is our only option. Gutted.

Oh, Springflower, I am so so sorry love I just did some reading about ICSI and people seemed really positive about it - I really hope it works for you. Sending you lots of hugs and support

Hi! Can you add me to May 31st? Thanks1

No problem, will add you now. Good luck!

My vacation was wonderful and DH and I got in a lot of Hopefully it will do the trick. I think I have six more days until testing. No symptoms at all, but there is hope.

Welcome back! Glad you had a great time away and get lots of BD action! Good luck for testing xx

LuckyD, thank you for adding me. Im due to ov in about 6 days. Really looking forward to it. How are u doing, has AF arrived yet? All the best hey, dont worry at all, we'll keep trying til we get it right.

Thanks Rompy - woke up this morning to strong cramps and spotting, so just waiting for AF to arrive in full force! It's cool, I am ok - yep we will stick it out here til we are all knocked up! Have fun waiting to O!!

Hi, I was down for testing today but have had another early m/c. Three +ves; Monday, yesterday and today then bleeding started. Gutted and fed up. Not going to ask to be added to next month's list.

I am so, so sorry love I can only imagine how hard this is for you, sending you much love and support be kind to yourself and take it easy xx am really sorry

Am determined to stay upbeat, i am sure it was said somewhere that the word for sex in eskimo language translates to the laughing time, I am going to stick with that definition

This is just awesome Ejay, I love it! I am going to stick to that definition this month too!

Hi to everyone else here!!

So as I mentioned, I woke to strong cramps and spotting, so that is definitely it! But for some reason I am ok, no tears shed for the first time ever! I have positive things to focus on - a new job starting next week - and plus it means my LP is a bit longer this month so that's really good. Thanks so much for all your support - it really means the world. On to June!!! Once AF arrives properly I am going to figure out my testing date - June is going to be the month!

 

[Isi Buttercup]

AF came this morning, so I guess I'm out. Good luck everyone!

 

[LuckyD]

AF came this morning, so I guess I'm out. Good luck everyone!

I know I've already said it, but so sorry love Can't believe AF was early for you, and late for me, and we ended up getting it on the same day! Hope you are doing ok xxx big hugs

 

[Springflower]

Hello Ladies

Well today I am feeling a bit better, which is good am sure tomorrow I'll be back to normal and will be ready to start formulating my plan of action!

SquirrelGirl - ICSI is like IVF, only they actually put the sperm into the egg rather than allowing the sperm to enter naturally. I hadn't heard of it before either!

Isi Buttercup and Lucky - Sorry AF came and got you June WILL be your month!

MrskcBrown - He's had 3 SAs and they have all had the same result, the dr didnt think it was worth testing again.

Love to you all, and thank you so much for your kind words. It really has helped me.

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

Blasted mobile - typing this out twice as first time didn't post!!

Springflower glad you're feeling a bit better today.

Isi: hugs: sorry she came and early at that.

Squirrel - it's fabulous weather here too hooray. I can FINALLY get out my fake tan at the weekend!

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

I'm slightly nervous that my cycle may be a long one as cd17 and still no + opk today. Second line wasn't remotely dark. Strange as have sore boobs and lots of ewcm which usually mean O on the way. Starting to get worried this may be another long one and whilst Im going to persevere with the OPKs until I get a + or AF arrives nit sure I can keep up with all this that smep requires....

 

[Ejay]

Hey Ejay, could you see a different doctor? Mine told me that they usually wait until 12 months of TTC but if you are using a fertility moniter or temping etc. they will start tests after 6-9 months. Maybe some are more open to it than others? x

am temperature charting this month, so I think if it shows I am not ovulating I will head straight back to the docs with some ammunition

Waiting4 - I know what you mean about the demands of smep, I am giving up with it this next cycle.

Springflower - glad your feeling a little better today x