Anyone LTTTC Number One?

[urchin]

Hi ttcb! I remember you too!

and of course I don't mind sharing .... I went for IVF with DE in the end - by the time I had had the fibroid op and recovered from it enough to try again, I found that my eggs were all hard boiled
Although it is still possible for me to get pregnant naturally, it is quite unlikely - and the chances of mc pretty high.
So, we decided to sack mother nature and go with modern science instead!

 

[sazzle7]

Hi Ladies!

Hope you don't mind me gate crashing, I'm new to the site and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 27 DH 36 ttc#1 for 25 months with male infertility factor. I've been looking at the site for a while now and you ladies are so lovely and supportive of each other, I think it's just what I need right now.
Kind of got myself into a bit of a rut in the last couple of weeks...mainly after finding out that my 2 closest friends are both now pregnant after trying for one month...I'm so so over the moon for them but it just hurts. I'm determined to stay positive but as you all know that can be tough sometimes!
I'm currently waiting for my first appointment with the fertility specialist, if any of you have any advice on what to expect then that would be much appreciated. xxx

 

[ashknowsbest]

Well, I just got back from my appointment and I have 3 follicles. Two on the right side, 22mm and 16mm and one on the left side 13mm. My lining is 9mm so that's looking good! Doctor took blood and said if I'm not having my surge then we're going to do the ovidrel shot tomorrow night and then IUI on Tuesday and if I am having my surge already then I'll be doing the ovidrel shot tonight and then IUI on Monday! I'm very happy with the results of 100mg clomid and I can't wait to see if it works!

I told OH that we may be getting twins! =D

 

[gypsygirl1018]

I can understand the feeling being around others that are pregnant when you are TTC. At one point last year three of my friends, my sister-in-law and my boss were all pregnant. Not only was being around all of them rough on me, but they all had their babies around the same time, so all I see when I go on Facebook is their baby pictures.

The thing that really upset me was that one of my friends was having an unwanted pregnancy, and complained about the whole thing. I wanted to scream at her that she had no idea how lucky she was!

 

[gypsygirl1018]

Good luck to you Ash! I am hoping for the best for you!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Thank you gypsygirl!

 

[urchin]

Hi sazzle - of course we don't mind, you are very very welcome to join us
Pregnant women are indeed very difficult when things just aren't happening for you - I know I was fine once the babies were born, but bumps really really got to me


That sounds very promising Ash - so Monday / Tuesday you shall be PUPO! how exciting

Gypsyg - I had to 'hide' several friends on my facebook feed, because I just couldn't cope with the constant preggo updates (which was why I gave my friends the choice of either opting in, or out of my baby related ones)

I don't know about unwanted pregnancies - I can't cope with anyone moaning about their pregnancies ... it's ok to have a little grumble, but when women just have one long moan I want to shake them by the shoulders!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Yes, IUI either Monday or Tuesday! I'm very excited =D Thanks for all of the support! I am so happy I took the 100mg of clomid, it really is amazing!

 

[sazzle7]

wow that's so exciting Ash! Got all my fingers and toes crossed for you!

Gypsygirl: it really does feel like the world is pregnant at the moment doesn't it! I seem to see so many pregnant ladies walking around wherever I am...must just be so zoned into it. I'm really starting to struggle with one of my friends who seems to think that because she got pregnant so quickly that she has the answer to all my problems ie I just need to "relax" and it'll happen...grrrrr!!! Sure you've all heard that one! Makes me want to shout at her!

Urchin; Thanks for the welcome Yes women are complicated creatures...let alone LTTTC women! I know what you mean about the bumps, I think it's that longing of having that feeling of a little bean growing inside you and that bond.

 

[MrsFX]

Welcome Sazzle. You could look up the nhs NICE guidelines. https://www.nice.org.uk/CG011 but I think each trust is different. I would say don't have any expectations and take a note pad. I got so wound up thinking they would give us a solution that I was a bit disappointed to be told wait and see (we are 'unexplained') U could ask about their care pathway for ivf and iui and where u might be treated. Many trusts send couples to private clinics. I hope they are helpful for u and u get ur bfp soon.

 

[MrsFX]

If one more celebrity announces their pregnancy I will emigrate to a dessert island! fed up with hearing how fertile they all are!

Ash that's come around quickly (probably feels ages for you) good luck mrs. Crossing virtual fingers for you!!!!

Urchin I checked out the moaning don'tknowhowluckytheyare women on the 2nd tri forum. It's so crazy that so many people care that much about the sex of their gift! Well done on ur rant!

 

[urchin]

I had 4 likes to my post MrsFX - so I guess I'm not the only one in 2nd tri to feel that way

 

[ttcbaby117]

urchin - Well I just think that is wonderful! Thanks for sharing!

sazzle - welcome Im a newbie also! I am going through a bit of the same....I have about 5close girlfriends and we all got married the same year all within months of each other. Well they all have thier babies, in fact one is pg with her second right now and though I know they dont mean to I am very left out as we are on different wave lengths. They are talking about the best strollers while I am wondering what vacation me and DH can go on. I know that sounds great....traveling but I would give that all up in a second to have my lil one.

ash - that is great news! fxed for you!!!!

I too have hidden a handful of facebook friends b/c some are serial pg and baby posters....I swear all they do sometimes is sit on FB all day and post pics of their children or of their bumps....then it gets worse when they type complaints about how fat they feel and how they cant wait to not be pg anymore etc. It is very hurtful, though I know it isnt meant to be.

 

[urchin]

Morning all!
For the last 3 days I have slept til 6,7 and 7.30 respectively and I feel soooooo good!

That is all

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Urchin that is fab

I find watching programmes like Super Nanny really helpful in combating the baby blues as you get to see the bad side (usually brought on by crap parenting) of having children. That or being out and about and having to witness the thugish antics of the chavvy off-spring is usually a cure for being jealous. Or spending time with family who have 2 under the age of 10 who reguarly harm, abuse or are just plain rude to you whilst their parents claim it is 'eccentric' behaviour as they are so gifted

Don't get me wrong I would love to have a child BUT I am trying not to view the whole process through rose tinted glasses. One of my biggest fears is that I will have the baby and suffer with post natal depression or that I will question why we didn't enjoy our lives for a little longer before diving in feet first into parent hood. Am in a bit of a selfish mood today as I am sure you can all guess

 

[lucylou7]

Hi to all the Newbies, this is a lovely thread you will feel very welcome here

Ash - Good Luck every thing crossed for you ...

Urchin - Yey for sleeping through whoop whoop

AFM - well only had a few headaches from the clomind so all is good on day3 of clomid only two more to go then we have more targets for the little men he he, feeling a little more positive now, i dont know if any one else feels the same but when AF comes i get so down and upset then pick myself back up and start feeling positive suppose we have to hey?

Lucy xx

 

[MrsFX]

Lucy: I know just what u mean. On cd25 and feeling so positive. Not necessarily about getting a bfp but positive about life and ttc. But I am dreading AFs arrival on Wednesday and how down it makes me feel. Maybe it won't this month. Fx.

Afm nothing new. Went for a run with a friend who is also ttc. Realised that she's been talking about it with me so much because she is going through a really rough time. I really hope she can get some kind of help.

 

[Sticky Beans]

Welcome all the newbies on here!

Goodluck this month Ash, the 100mg seems to have kick started Your eggies!

Afm I think AF is FINALLY here! - think this is the 1st time I've been excited to see her, it's been 6 weeks & as much as the break from ttc has been nice ive been really wanting AF to arrive so I can take my clomid again
Have fs appointment this month to so feeling quite positive about everything

I'm putting my flat on the Market this week so have had a mad DIY weekend trying to make the whole place look good, hope it's all paid off.

xx

 

[10yearsttc]

Well, here's my last update - went for 2nd HCG test this morning, and my levels have dropped from 40 last Thursday to 34 today. No AF yet, but I can feel it coming. I'm out.... and no more IVF for me, it's been worth a shot but I'm calling it a day. I'll pop back now and then to see how you girls all go with things. Hope you have better luck than me .. you're all much younger so keep trying while you can

 

[urchin]

Good morning all

FF you are right - there are some right little horrors ... I keep telling myself mine won't be like that, but I know I'm kidding myself if I think there'll be no supermarket tantrums ever!

Lucy - got it all crossed for you - lets hope those targets are irresistible to the lads!

MrsFX - for you and your friend too

SB - good luck with selling the flat - our house has a way to go before we can put it on the market, I had hoped that it would be sold before the baby is born, but that isn't looking possible now

10yrs - I'm sorry to hear that you are leaving us - but you have to do what is right for you, and if you have reached the point of no more, then for sanity's sake, you have to go with that. Big hugs hon and good luck with whatever comes next xxx