Anyone LTTTC Number One?

[Feisty Fidget]

Firstly ladies I am very sorry if there is another thread like this in the LTTC forum, I had a little nosey but can't seem to find one I know that there is a TTC number one in the general ttc forum but as I am sure you will understand our circumstances are quite a bit different to the general ttc population and it get's a bit difficult trying to get to know people when they are lucky enough to fall pregnant quickly.

I just wanted to try and find some lovely ladies that I could keep in touch with and be able to relate with and get some much deserved to celebrate!

My name is Danielle and I have been married since November 2009 to my childhood sweetheart. We started ttc in February 2010 and started clomid in August 2010, fell pregnant on the first round but sadly lost in a MMC in October 2010. Have been trying again since December last year but so far not a sniff of a Am currently battling out local PCT to get a referral to a fertility specialist (over prescribed clomid and suffered major health implications so can no-longer use it )

Hoping to chat to some other lovelies in a similar situation

 

[Irish_eyes]

Hello Danielle,
I am LTTTCing number one and I am onto my 34th cycle (that in years is in my ticker). I have been married for 6 years this Friday and although we did not properly TTC until December 2008, I came of the bcp in December 2005, 2-3 months after we got married. So we were really NTNP.

I have had high prolactin for a number of years but I have it under control with meds so that really is not our problem. I have had all the tests done and DH has had two SAs. We are currently on the waiting list for IVF and that will be about a 12 month wait. I have never had a hint a BFP.

 

[Just1atLeast]

My situation is a tad bit different but i understand where you are coming from. I have never had a ever and have been trying nearly my whole adult life. I have done 8 IUI's and not even a chemical. I' so frustrated at this point and i don't have a clue how i will ever get money for IVF. I have used every kind of med and injectable and ovulated just fine with tons of large follicles. I have PCOS and with my Metformin i am doing just fine but my hubby has Varicocele and low motility but that shouldn't make a huge difference. When i was first put on Clomid, the first 2 rounds were mildy okay but the 3rd round did some damage and i was rushed to the ER. It made me go wacko and i never looked back. Injectables from now on. It's nice to speak to someone in my situation. I hope we both are blessed soon.

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Oh Irish eyes I am so sorry you have not yet had any answers as to why you still haven't had that

Have you tried IUI before or has your specialist recommended going straight to IVF?

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Just1atleast I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time of it, clomid did make me go pretty imbalanced by the end of it but I think that is because I developed OHS syndrome from being on it for too long.

It is just so frustrating not know what is wrong! Everyone else makes it look so easy!

 

[yellowbell]

hiyee!
Another LTTC # 1 here!

DH and I have been TTC since Feb 2010 too! I've never had a BFP eversince though. We've got male factor problems and also I have a possibly blocked right tube. So now we're undergoing IVF with ICSI.

Here's wishing us all our long awaited miracles to happen

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Hi Yellowbell, how long is your wait for IVF going to be? x

 

[yellowbell]

I'm already 2 weeks into the process and about 3 more weeks to go

 

[fisher640]

TTC #1 here as well

I quit BCP in 2008, so NTNP and then we've been TTC for 1.5 years now? I haven't been prescribed clomid yet. His SA was normal, and my HSG was all clear last month. After AF this month I've just not been able to pick myself back up. I'm SO sad. I just want to know it will all turn out okay in the end you know? The waiting and wondering is terrible. I'm waiting for a return call from my doctor to find out what testing is next.

 

[urchin]

Hi chikk

I'm also TTC#1 - been 3 years now, with one pregnancy 2 years ago that sadly ended with a MMC. Since then not even a chemical.

I have since found out that I have hard boiled eggs, so we are on the waiting list for a donor - and this waiting list never seems to get any shorter

 

[Feisty Fidget]

It's nice to know we are not so alone ladies

Well I have just had a call from my GP surgery requesting I go in for a discussion about the serious allegations about 4 of their doctors Really dreading it as although I know I have a valid point for malpractice I also know how the system works (joys of managing a dental NHS practice previously) and they will try and twist my past notes to fit their version of events and claim I have 'misunderstood' their various negligent acts.

I know what you mean about not being able to pick yourself up fisher, the last five cycles have been hell. I will not allow myself to be hopeful and I constantly feel like 'what is the point?'. Doing better now though, and I am sure you will too!

Yellowbell exciting times for you at the moment then hun! Please keep me updated!

Urchin if you don't mind me asking how did they find out you had an issue with egg quality?

xxx

 

[pavementfan]

hi there, i'm also LTTC, just over a year now. hub's 2nd SA just came back, it's all good and we've been given go-ahead to do IUI if we want it (my HSG also clear)

but am not sure if it will work as i suspect there may be probs with me now as not a sniff of a BFP in 14 cycles. and after 9 highs on my first CBFM cycle, i have got lows on CBFM to day 18 today, so feeling a bit fed up! wondering if taking EPO/soy this cycle could have affected it.

am pretty certain i ov'd on day 12 or 13 as i got positive opks on both days and other o signs. it's all so confusing! maybe will try IUI nov/dec, would like to try another couple of cycles au naturel. but i don't know - maybe some drugs could help!!

good luck to everyone and hope you get your BFP's super-soon!

 

[lizzywiz]

TTC #1 (charting) for 5+ years, not one BFP. But I haven’t tried Clomid or IVF or anything. We are just starting to go that route.
Good luck, ladies!

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Pavementfan if you think you may have further issues then perhaps take it up with your FS? I know your frustration, it is pointless going down the medical intervention route unless you know everything else is clear As for EPO and soy I doubt the EPO would have effected it but the Soy probably has. A lot of ladies seem to have success with soy but I have read of a lot that it has caused havoc to their cycles. I am so wary of it as I recently read in my fertility diet book that it can actually cause fertility problems (don't panic it resolves once you stop taking it) so am always extra careful to make sure even food and drink I consume doesn't contain it.

Lizzywiz don't blame you for taking a break from charting hun I always stop once ovulation is confirmed as it is just so stressful! Are you taking anything for your PCOS? A friend of mine was diagnosed with PCOS a year ago and she was put straight on metformin and she conceived two cycles after!

 

[Pamplemousse]

Hi Ladies, I have been ttc first baby for 14 months now. We are currently seeing a FS, and in 10 days time have an appointment to discuss out results (very nerve racking). I had what I thought was negative BFP a few months back (devasting!!!)
I know exactly how you ladies feel, I am 5 days away from AF, can feel all the usual signs and already starting to prepare myself for the upset I am no doubt going to feel, yet again!!

So, if anyone needs to rant or rave, cry or laugh, then go for it!! Hopefully our time will come soon ladies!!

 

[honeybee2]

we're ltttc number one too, hello

 

[BH2010]

Hi! :wave: We're TTC # 1 too for 13 months 11 cycles. Never had a BFP. I have PCOS, HSG was clear, awaiting results for DH's 2nd SA (1st SA was low count and bad morphology). I've done 3 cycles of Clomid. The most frustrating part is my OBGyn refused to get me a referral to an RE even though its been over a year. Sigh. I'm currently on CD30 and according to my charts, never even ovulated this cycle

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Oh BH2010 I am sorry about lack of ovulation but it still isn't too late hun Have you tried DH on a diet high in lycopene? It is supposed to be great for improving the little swimmers. I had DH on it when we conceived last time, he is now sick to tomato soup

 

[MrsHowley81]

Hello ladies, me (30) and my husband (34) have been trying since November 2009 and did one year of NTNP so have been off the pill for over 3 years now, am currently waiting for a HSG which is taking forever then we are off to a FS. It has certainly been a roller coaster of emotions this last 12 months. I know 3 years is nothing compared to alot of you lovely ladies, but It is so nice to have sensible support in the LTTTC threads

 

[BH2010]

Fiesty Fidget, what kind of diet includes lycopene? DH is taking multivitamins but as he's a bit if a picky eater (if it doesn't include meat its not a meal..lol) that's about as far as I've gotten with him.