Am i insane?

LaurenaC

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Hello ladies.

I am actually driving myself mad and wondered what your thoughts were.

Been TTC for 7 years, had one round of failed IVF where they only collected 3 eggs that failed to fertlise. Needless to say we were devastated. Never had one BFP in the 7 years of TTC. I was told I had jagged tubes and endometriosis during a Laparoscopy in 2013 along with a pathetic AMH of 3.2 back in February this year.

However, periods are like clockwork and I can usually feel ovulation every month. I am certain I ovulated this month. And as usual had sex a couple of times around this time like we have done for the past 7 years.

I am currently 5 days late. I had 'brown spotting' when I wiped about 5/6days before A/F due date that progressed to very dark brown spotting on the day I was due on. This lasted for a day and has now gone back to nothing. Breasts are sore the same as normal PMT, I have on and off cramps the same as PMT, shooting pains, feel like I could come on at any minute,(no headache which I normally have before AF), horrible mood (like PMT) and had heartburn for the last two days and dry CM. Oh and I can't go for number 2's!

Is this the start of my perimenopausal state or could there be a chance I have conceived in anyone's opinion? I am done testing - spent 7 years crying every month with disappointment. I have been Googling like made about the perimeopaulsal symptoms and whilst I have the late period and had a tiny bit of brown spotting I don't really have the hot flushes or inability to sleep. I am always moody and my libido is non-existent after sex became less 'sexy' over all the years TTC.

I had resigned myself to the fact that we would not be having children together and now I don't know what to think.

Can anyone relate to this?

Thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to read and reply, I know how busy people are xx
 
Sorry, I have no real advice other than to test. Is perimenopause likely at your age? Even if it is, if you did in fact ovulate, then you should have a normal period about two weeks later I think? If you don't want to test now, maybe give it another week or two and then just bite the bullet if no period has materialised?
 
Have you sought out a reproductive endocrinologist? They would be your best option at trying to make sense of any of this. If you think your age is a factor, then maybe you could look into adoption. If not, then it might be worth scheduling a consultation with an RE to find out what your options are. I say take a pregnancy test in a few days so you could put your mind at ease.
 
Someone I know was in a similar situation. In her 40s, years of trying, not knowing if she could conceive. Giving up. And lo and behold fell pregnant unexpectedly last year. Anything can happen!!
 
Hi ladies.. Thanks so my for replying and my late response. I'm still in the same situation. I've read the symptoms of the peri menopause and I'm not really getting them. I think I will have to bite the bullet and test but it's one of those situations where you really want to do it but know it could be horrible! I'll let you know and thanks for taking the time to reply x
 
Morning ladies... Well I bit the bullet and tested this morning and.... It was a very clear positive! I'm in total shock and don't quite know what to do with the information. After years of trying, failed IVF, jagged tubes, endometriosis and aged 37-told to give up hope by my GP only a couple of weeks ago, it proves that miracles do happen. I'm actually in disbelief and obviously am now worried that it won't stick but at the moment in time it's there and it's real. Thank you all for replying and wishing me luck.. Never give up hope, even though I had xx
 
What fantastic news!!! It just shows how you should never completely give up hope! The same actually happened to my friend who was told they had zero chance a few years back, she has since had 2 children completely naturally!
 
I am not a specialist, just want to say sorry and do believe in miracles.
 
A huge congrats on your :bfp: !!!! Wishing you a sticky bean and a happy, healthy nine months!
 
congrats!! sending positive vibes your way!!!
 
Congratulations! That is so exciting!
 
Wow that's amazing news! Happy and healthy 9 months to you! Xxx
 
I just wanted to say your post has given me a lot of hope! So happy for you and your BFP. :) :)
 
Congrats! I'm in a similar situation. My ivf too failed. Is this your first natural pregnancy? Your story gives me hope. Have been actively ttc for 5 years now and feel like giving up now.
 

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