Hi Ladies, super-busy week or two at work and haven't managed to post for a while. I have catching up to do!
Chipie, pleased to meet you and I'm so sorry for your loss. I arrived here around a month ago, age 38, after multiple mc, and with a chronic health problem (issues with lungs and stomach) - oh, and I also have low AMH! So I know what it's like to feel it's an uphill battle. The thing I try to tell myself is that even with all that, the chances are still pretty good - bodies are designed to make babies, and they keep on trying to do that, even when the mind feels pessimistic. I'm sending all my best wishes your way. I hope you find a good clinic too - I'll be checking your posts with curiosity, as I may be turning my attention to getting IVF soon, and am near to London.
Ellie - great news about you finally getting the help you need, and also about O/BD-ing. I'm not going to say that I'm "thinking of you" in the circumstances, as that will make me sound like a bit of a perve
But good luck!
Wish, I am so excited for you. I'm keeping everything crossed. Go Ace - and take it easy while you wait, if you can. Oh, and yes, I've watched all of Making of a Murderer - I'm loving the information exchange this has sparked about what to watch on TV. Relaxation is surely the psychological equivalent of taking your vitamins. I'm going to chip in and suggest The Last Kingdom, and also Wolf Hall, if you can access them.
Star - that sounds like mostly good news to me! Good luck with the injections, and roll on March.
Pothole - thinking of you and hoping that you are starting to have moments of feeling better soon. I'm so glad that your work is something that you find helpful. You seem like a remarkable person - your kind words made me cry after my mc, did I mention that? - and you are right that you will mend. More hugs.
Mdc - best of luck with everything, your symptoms sound good! Hope you catch up on sleep too. If you don't use them already, sleep mask and ear plugs are my heroes. They took some getting used to, then I wondered how I ever slept before.
Hello to everyone else, sorry if I missed you!
Afm:
AF arrived at the weekend, and has just stopped again today. Earlier than expected, and not a normal one. I think it might have been (kind of) a second part of the mc (I will spare you the details, but it was weird). As of right now, I think I'll be waiting one more cycle before I ttc again. I might change my mind in a week or so, but today I'm still feeling really tired, my tummy is still upset, and I'm not quite ready to stop my SSRI. I just feel like I should have one normal cycle before I start trying again. Does that sound sensible, do you think?
Whilst my body is so-so, my mood is gradually improving. Ups and downs, but an overall upward trajectory, I think. There are even moments when I feel proud of myself, just for surviving all this BS. Next steps: I *finally* have an appointment with the recurrent miscarriage unit on Tues. Getting that sorted was a bit of an ordeal, and involved multiple phone calls and a bit of shouty-crying at points. The secretaries kept on screwing up my appointment, including referring me to a place that does terminations and sterilisation - thanks guys. Still, at least I have an appointment now. Wish me luck!
