Anyone LTTTC Number One?

[yellowbell]

I've seriously considered not temping any more either. The only reason I keep going is months like this last one where I O'd late. Had I not known that I probably would have seriously thought I was pregnant all this last week when AF didn't show "on time".

sweetie, if it's stressing you out, you can just stop doing it. Temping really stressed me out, I couldn't sleep soundly cause I'm always "waiting" for the alarm to go off so I could take my temps and then I already started having dreams about biting my thermometer. That's what I got from taking my temps half-awake, lol

 

[Feisty Fidget]

I only ever BBT now up until ovulation is confirmed but I did go through a phase of alternating between one month bbt and one month not.

Now that I am off clomid I am seriously considering investing in a CBFM as it takes all the stress out of bbt and the whole holding in pee and abstaining from liquids as you can pee on the stick first thing!

I have found a lovely little hobby to keep me occupied, I am currently designing (and planning on making) some fertility jewellery. I have researched symbols and crystals that are specific to fertility and hope to make some beautiful creations! I know it is ttc related BUT it is a hobby at least

 

[fisher640]

I only ever BBT now up until ovulation is confirmed but I did go through a phase of alternating between one month bbt and one month not.

Now that I am off clomid I am seriously considering investing in a CBFM as it takes all the stress out of bbt and the whole holding in pee and abstaining from liquids as you can pee on the stick first thing!

I have found a lovely little hobby to keep me occupied, I am currently designing (and planning on making) some fertility jewellery. I have researched symbols and crystals that are specific to fertility and hope to make some beautiful creations! I know it is ttc related BUT it is a hobby at least

I knit baby clothes -- just for *someday*
I would totally buy a little fertility jewelrey charm though so craft away!

 

[BH2010]

yellowbell, hahaha. Its never good when you start dreaming about it! lo

 

[MrsHowley81]

Hello, Ladies old and new, we have been busy today! Just reading through and catching up with you. So nice to see some new faces as so to speak?
Hubby is not happy with the sex ban that has been put on us by the consultant in preparation for the HSG, Good job there is more than one way to skin a cat It is actually quite nice not having to think about sex atm as it is out of our control. I thought I would find it hard but it is all for a good cause. Just for you ladies who find temping really hard I have been using Duo Fertility and I am now on my 3rd cycle using it, I must admit it is fantastic...... but pricey it depends how much help you want but you do get advice and support from their own fertility specialists, Google it and take a look at the website. If you want to ask any question about it I will be more than happy to oblige.
I think LTTC1 is my fave thread atm, you are all so friendly and supportive xxx

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Fisher, we will have to trade clothes and jewellery The close family member that I mentioned we had staying with us for a few days suffers with endometriosis and I am going to start with making a bracelet for her, I know she will love it!

MrsHowley, I really hope you get on okay hun I am glad you are liking the thread, I am so glad I started it! I have been part of other threads before but I never felt like everyone was experiencing the same sort of struggles. I know that everyone has different reasons as to why they are LTTC but just being in the same situation to you ladies is a comfort!

 

[midget em]

Hey Ladies,
Sounds like a few of you are a bit down in the dumps.
I've never tried the temping thing so dont really know how stressful it is but I use the CBFM which I love it's so easy and very stress free. I'd definatly recommend it if anyone was considering buying one.

For all you ladies that try to keep the excited possitivity down and listen to the' you know its not this month' voice. I have totally been there too and got just as upset when AF did arrive. This month I'm being positive positve positive. Even if it doesn't happen I'll only feel the same amount of sadness but I tell you it's so much nicer during the wait.

Ladies believe me let those positve vibes flow. Tell yourself and your body it will happen, you are ready, now is the right time, it should happen this month. Being cautious doesn't help so lets try something new. At least just for this month x

FF your one busy lady aren't you I don't know how you do it haha. But good idea on the fertility jewellery. I'm wearing my moonstone bracelette and haven't taken it off since I got it. It's very comforting just knowing its there.

 

[BH2010]

That's actually really good advice! I'm sure it would make the wait nicer. I'll try that approach this next cycle and keep telling myself that it will happen and maybe my body will follow the lead? lol.

FF that's such a good idea with the jewellery, I'm sure your family member will love it too I'm really glad you started this thread too. Makes me feel less alone on this journey

 

[wantabby]

Well.. I am guessing I am concidered to be a LTTC..

I have been TTC since Oct 09'... I tried for almost a year and 1/2 by myself.. then I went to my doc and he ran labs, did scans, etc and all he could come up with is I don't ovulate for unknown reasons.. I took my first round of Clomid March 2011. I did ovulate, but it also caused a ton of cysts to grow on my ovaries.. we waited for them to go away and they wouldn't so I took a round of BCP in July and they finally went away! I took my second round of Clomid this month... I am now waiting.. I am 9DPO.. I'm hoping and praying this could be it!

 

[Dazed]

Hi wantabby :waves: Welcome!

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Hiya :wave: I hope this thread will bring you sticky xxx

 

[Tasha16]

Hi i have never tempted i get stressed out enough without it

Midget em i have also started 2 think positive it's got 2 be better, plus they do say if ur positive and believe in something it will happen so fx 4 u all x
yellowbell does the soy milk work the same as the soy tablets, do u know? X

 

[Razcox]

Afternoon all how is everyone today? Hello to the fellow new people *waves*

I have a CBFM and think they are great, though you can get better at reading the sticks then the monitor sometimes. I find mine isnt very good at pin pointing the high, it just goes from low to peak. But if you start to see the line then i class it as high even if it doesnt!

6DPO and temps still nice and high after my dip, will be keeping everything crossed for this month i think.

 

[Feisty Fidget]

I have everything crossed for you hun

 

[anniehope]

Hi all, we have our appointment next week with the FS. We have filled the long questionnaire in, all the questions we have already been asked twice by my Dr, once by my husband's Dr and again my the Dr's sectretary...then the first page of the questionnaire which was pre-filled in was filled in incorrectly! Don't know what we will go through next week.

I don't want to have any injections, is there any other sort of treatment I could have without having to have them?

Good luck to all of you xx

 

[nixy9]

Hey ladies ive bn following this thread for a while but never brave enough to post. My dh and r hve bn lttc for 22 cycles now had al the routine checks and al seems ok. So its the good old u hve unexplained! Got the specialist in 2wks time again and no idea wht they hve plannd nxt if anythng. Just wantd to talk to ladies with similar stories and share our journeys. I am attendn dundee clinic if any of u hve bn wld b great to here ur thoughts. Baby dust to you al

 

[urchin]

Ay up!

This is a fab thread indeed FF ... It's nice to have someplace
to gather on this long and stoney journey. And you're right 7 weeks sounds a lot better than 2 months!

Quite a lot to catch up on today - and I'm on my iPhone so checking who said what is a bit tricky - apologies for not replying to people by name x

hats off to the PMA brigade - i think I'm saving mine for my IVF so right now mine is no exactly pesimistic but certainly realistic. As soon as I get my date though I shall scrape every ounce of positivity from my toes, earlobes, fingerends and any other extremity where it might be hiding

I never did get on with temping - I don't have a regular enough sleeping pattern to do it -but the CBFM I liked a lot.

A big welcome to the newbies and if there are any other lurkers out there, please join in - we're really all just getting to know each other so you're not too late to join the party. Ours can be quite a lonely journey as we put a brave face to the world, but cry and sulk and strop with our partners - but with a thread like this to call out own we are guaranteed support from people who do know pretty much exactly what we're going through

big thanks to FF for starting this thread and big up the rest
of us for making it a good and lively one xxx

 

[nixy9]

So glad i found you ladies. You are the only ones that understands the hurt the LTTC brings! I have so many good friends but just can't talk to them as they have had there babies and are planning more! Its can be such a lonely world at time and everyone seems to think you are a crazy baby kidnapper!

That constant thought of that i will never be a mum. My DH has a son from previous and that hurts big time. Clearly its me that is at fault! I often wish they could have found something wrong then i could have been atleast put on IFV or IUI waiting list 7 months ago after my lap and dye!

I have tried everything possible; reflexology, vitamins, preseed, currently on a diet to lose 1 stone 7 lbs to make sure they can't tell me iam to fat!

Sorry for the rant ladies but if i did this to close one i would be carted of to the nut house!

Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed to have baby bumps before xmas!

 

[Razcox]

Nixy you rant away, we have all been there and while we try to be happy for those who get pregnant after just a few months of trying and sail through it all there is still a hint of bitterness as well. Its just one of those things that other people dont understand but us LTTTCers get. x

Have they looked at your genetics as well as all the hormones and that?

 

[nixy9]

hey,
thanks for your support hun.

only had my progesterone checked and had a lap and dye no other tests. They have basically left us for 7 months to stew and here we are got our next appoint in two weeks no idea what is next? What stage are you at with things? Are the english nhs as hopeless as the scottish?? If we need ivf think we will have to self fund waiting list is 3 years in tayside!!

bundles of baby dust to you!!

oh what are the genetics tests??