30-Somethings TTC#1

[CJSG1977]

Although those things are important, the most detrimental is your home environment You should check your cervical mucus. If there is none or its dry, clumpy, or very minimal then the sperm will die quickly. Iy you have lots of creamy, but ideally egg white and stretchy mucus its viscocity gives the sperm speed to help get the spermies to the lully eggy!!!

 

[angie79]

Although those things are important, the most detrimental is your home environment You should check your cervical mucus. If there is none or its dry, clumpy, or very minimal then the sperm will die quickly. Iy you have lots of creamy, but ideally egg white and stretchy mucus its viscocity gives the sperm speed to help get the spermies to the lully eggy!!!

Thats interesting - i hardly get ewcm its normally just watery

 

[CJSG1977]

I used to get ewcm but then after my 6th mc I started taking evening primrose oil up to ov and I had ewcm last month for the first time in nearly 2 years! Watery as long as there is lots is ok but ewcm is the FERTILE mucus and great for conception. Preseed is a good alternative while trying to get your body back on track. Sperm will be slow and will die very quick without it.

 

[angie79]

I used to get ewcm but then after my 6th mc I started taking evening primrose oil up to ov and I had ewcm last month for the first time in nearly 2 years! Watery as long as there is lots is ok but ewcm is the FERTILE mucus and great for conception. Preseed is a good alternative while trying to get your body back on track. Sperm will be slow and will die very quick without it.

Thanks for that - i think there is a fair amount - may have to try the evening primrose oil next cycle

xx

 

[MajorBee]

hi all, i'm 32, OH is 34 and we've just started TTC #1 - in our first 2WW and already symptom spotting to distraction! OH freaks out fairly easily though so am trying to keep my over-active mouth shut..! fingers crossed - can't wait to start our family!!!

 

[CJSG1977]

GL Majorbee!!!! I know what you mean.... Isee my husbands face saying dont get your hopes up.... so I try be silent lol

 

[maxxiandniko]

CJSG - I must have missed the part of your story where you mentioned that you've 6 mc's. That's awful I had one mc at 9 weeks and a chemical pregnancy. I was devastated after the first one. I can't imagine having to go through 6. You're clearly a very strong person. I'm prepping for ivf becuase of the miscarriages. I hope you get your bfp before you have to go through any of that!

Squirrel - how are you? I think we're the on the same CD. I'm CD 3/4. You?

Hi to everyone new!

 

[CJSG1977]

Hi Maxxi,

Yes unfortunately I have recently gone through my 6th. I dont know whether you could say I'm strong...just trying to get through. I feel for you that you've had to go through this. The first is the worst. But my last was definitely a major shift for me in trying to get pregnant. I was under a specialist and she checked for clotting diseases and chromosome checks and both were all clear. Thyroid is balanced at the moment (been on meds nearly 10 years). I can ov and conceive. So she just said I would carry to term. After the last mc I demanded I get re-referred and am seeing a different specialist next month. I'm pleased but nervous they will say they cant help me.

What path led you to IVF?? What did they try before saying that???

I hope it goes well for you hunni. There isnt a stronger person than someone that must put their faith in another person to help them have a baby.

 

[SquirrelGirl]

I hadn't heard anything about Guiliana and Bill Rancic. If they are going through TTC struggles, then I might have to check out their story. I get tired of hearing about all the celebs who are knocked up and how pretty their bumps are...

Maxxi, I'm in the TWW. Lost track of exactly what day, but by next weekend I'll know for sure whether I'm in or out. Pretty sure I will get an unwelcome visit, but heck you never know when I'll finally get lucky.

Yay for all the discussion happening in here! So nice to have you all here to go through this long journey with!

 

[CJSG1977]

I just looked it up. She miscarried at 8 weeks after IVF. I feel their pain I really do, but a couple who have a reality show based on them see to thrive on the publicity. I hope they get their baby soon though. Everyone deserves that. Sorry if my reply seems harsh but I dont like reality tv and self obsessed people. But I do appreciate the pain is real.

 

[maxxiandniko]

CJSG - I got off the pill in the summer of 2009 and got pg quickly but then lost it at 9 weeks in Nov of 2009. I got pg again but lost that one in April 2010 (that was the chemical pregnancy). I had another strange period in June 2010 (late a week, heavy but bfn) and so when I went for my regular gyn appt in July she referred me to a specialist. All my tests came back normal as did my husband's except that his total sperm count was a tiny bit low. We were given the option of continuing to try but I'll be 39 this month and so if there's nothing wrong there may very well be wrong in a couple of years. So we're going with the ivf!

Squirrel - you just neverknow!!!

 

[angie79]

My hat comes off to all of you that have had so many mc - one was hard enough - i would never wish it on anyone

Well totally my persona worked and showed the eggy symbol and then the cramps started so looks like today is the day

xxx

 

[CJSG1977]

GL Angie!!!!

Maxxi you are strong!!!!! Just goes to show even when there is nothing wrong that doesnt mean we can get preggers!!! God I hate that!! Will have to see what the specilaist says to me in a few weeks. Think they'll be looking for abnormailities next. But I had a mc when I was 21 long before Chris so I doubt its him...

GL with IVF hun!! x

 

[SquirrelGirl]

I read a bit about Guiliana and Bill's story. I do feel badly for her, but at the same time, I read that her doctor wanted her to gain 5 to 10 pounds and it was hard for her. And after a few months of that not working, she lost the weight again. That doesn't exactly make me feel all warm and fuzzy about her! And also,.... they have more money than we could ever hope to have, so I bet her doctor is doing everything possible for them, when I have to beg and cry only to be told to come back later.

January 3 at 10:45am my doctor WILL help me, or by god, I'll be taking my business elsewhere. No more of this waiting crap! I'm on cycle 12 with not a hint of a bfp. I have decided if the witch shows up next week... I'm going to take a solo vacation, probably to a spa...

 

[maxxiandniko]

GL Angie!!!!

Maxxi you are strong!!!!! Just goes to show even when there is nothing wrong that doesnt mean we can get preggers!!! God I hate that!! Will have to see what the specilaist says to me in a few weeks. Think they'll be looking for abnormailities next. But I had a mc when I was 21 long before Chris so I doubt its him...

GL with IVF hun!! x

My DH's name is Chris too! I had a water sonogram, endometrial biopsy, day 3 bloods, AMH, hematology work up, another specialized test from a hematologist and my husband had his sperm tested. I was so convinced that they'd say that I has low egg reserve/poor egg quality. It's better to have no issues going into ivf though since the fact that you have to do ivf is an issue itself!

 

[CJSG1977]

God it sounds like you went through the ringer hun!!! I'm not looking forward to it...but I am at the same time. I feel like I have done all I can myself and I'm going to be armed when they try come back with diet, smoking, drinking and weight!!! I dont smoke (never have) I drink a 3rd of what I use too!! My weight is a struggle but thats cause of my thyroid, but I walk the dog like 6-8 hours a week (husband does the rest lol). He drinks less than a 3rd of what he used to, and cut smoking dramatically, we both eat well, take vitamins blah blah blah. These damn specialists had better tell me something after 6 miscarriages!!!

Sorry for my rant, working myself up I think cause ov is in a few days and I'm dreading the 2WW again cause I know I wont bepregnant AGAIN!

I really hope the IVF goes well hun. I'm sure being in good health and no problems will be terrific for you hun!!!

Cycle 12..... long time hun. I feel like I am going mental cause I'm nearly 3 times that!!! I hope you get some answers in January hun. I havent been able to yet! And you should certainly go elsewhere if they dont. I gave my GP a good verbal go at and demanded he re-refer me to a different specialist.

 

[maxxiandniko]

CJSG - I haven't had a drink in 5 years, don't smoke and am normal weight and have a decent to good diet and work out. Got me nowhere! What kind of dog do you have?

How's everyone else? Floofy? Conina? Waiting? Squirrel?

 

[CJSG1977]

We have a pure white border collie...Buddy. He has a black splodge on the base of his tail and tiny spots on his ears...He's lush!! He'll be one on the 29th Oct.

It seems the unhealthier...the more likely to get pregnant Damn it!!!!

 

[floofymad]

Hey guys,
I'm CD12 today I think and may be o day. If not, tomorrow or day after. BD yesterday and will do again tomorrow if no temp shift yet. Can't be bothered with OPKs any more and interpreting them.
This week I've been trying not to eat any wheat and to eat a bit better. Have had no caffeine either apart from a small amount in green tea.
Also started Dandelion root capsules. Pains haven't started being as bad yet and hope it stays that way cause Ov time is usually awful.
Will be arranging another reiki for next week hopefully. Found somewhere that does reflexology; might try that too!

How's everyone else?

 

[Conina]

No craic with me - CD9 so probably a few more days to wait yet.

Like you floofy not sure I'll bother with the OPK's this month, although might change my mind by the weekend!!

But work's mad at the minute so by the time I get home BD is the last thing on my mind - I just want to crash!! Might have a nice bath tonight and see if that makes me feel better.

Anyone have any nice plans for the w'end?