Doctor Appointments

[Indigo77]

GL Sus! I hope he complies without argument. If he complains, just tell him to shut the phuck up and do what he's told or you'll get donor sperm....

 

[AnnaLaura]

That is a great one Keekee!
I have just told hime that and all he said is "Poor me"
I will drag him to the doctor to jizz in the pot!

GL honey! I have yet to broach that subject with my DH . I need to pick my moment!

I already told mine he might have to do this, and he agreed, but he looked like I shot him.

 

[AnnaLaura]

I don't know how closely vitamin D is related to TTC but it does affect so many other things. Good luck!

I'm not sure either, but it seems like they are discovering more about it everyday.

I did read an article that states Vit D deficiency is linked to bacterial vaginosis, and BV can then lead to premature labor and birth. Not sure how solid the connection is though.

It's definitely linked to the immune system, so that would make sense.

 

[SilverBirch]

Keekee, Sus,
I just got back from our first appt this week. We didn't get the chance to ask for specific tests but both of us got 'homework' at the first appt. Looks like the standard NHS starter tests are: tests on cd1-3 <looks up paperwork> (looks like they do lots of tests on that one, including FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, LH, TSH for thyroid function), test 7 days before next predicted period (for progesterone) and health check ones for Rubella and Chlamydia at either time.
DH got his pot so as long as he uses it before all the results are back at least we can go back for all the results at once. Dr made it sound like they'd probably refer us soon after they're back (said the specialists are better at interpreting the results).
Good Luck!

 

[keekeesaurus]

Keekee, Sus,
I just got back from our first appt this week. We didn't get the chance to ask for specific tests but both of us got 'homework' at the first appt. Looks like the standard NHS starter tests are: tests on cd1-3 <looks up paperwork> (looks like they do lots of tests on that one, including FSH, Prolactin, Testosterone, LH, TSH for thyroid function), test 7 days before next predicted period (for progesterone) and health check ones for Rubella and Chlamydia at either time.
DH got his pot so as long as he uses it before all the results are back at least we can go back for all the results at once. Dr made it sound like they'd probably refer us soon after they're back (said the specialists are better at interpreting the results).
Good Luck!

Thanks for that Silver! That's good to know .
GL and FXed for you lady!

 

[Sus09]

Thank you all very much girls!! Xxx
I am on my mobile so will keep this short.
Appointment went well, pretty much what silver said. They are doing lots of tests and then when back they will refer me to the specialist.
I will tell you the details tonight when i am back home.xx

 

[Natsby]

Sounds like a good start Sus, what else did he /she say? Did you get the impression they wanted to help? My Dr when I had the last MC just kept saying tranquila mujer es normal, to everything, and sort of patting me, drove me nuts!

 

[Sus09]

Well, I dont want to be self centrered but I thought if I told in detail how my doctor appointment went then this might help other ladies who are hoping to have an appointment soon.

I did go to my GP today, to be honest expecting that they would just get rid of me without doing anything.

Well I followed all the advice that you ladies had given me, I wrote my list, I knew what to ask etc, and this did help.

Well I went in and I said that we were trying to get pregnant but we were not having any success. I did tell the white lie that we were trying to conceive for longer than whan we had (othewise they would had told me to come back in the New Year) Then I explained that my cycles were getting longer with more pains in between and before periods.

Well the doctor examined me and said that we needed to test hormones. Unfortunately we had just missed the day 3 one so we could not test that one this cycle but he is hoping to catch the 7 dpo one. With that he has ordered other tests, don´t knwo hwat exactly, but one of them is tests to follow up the molar pregnancy I had to check everything is ok now. He has also ordered an ultrasound scan. Hopefully we will catch the Day 3 blood work at the start of my next cycle.

He said that we will wait for all the results to come back, and depending on the results they will refer me to the specialist in January, who will be able to interpret what is going on with me better.

We also talked about medication, the importance of pre natals, and all that. He has reduced my ADs to 10mg of citalopram. We talked a long time about this, he said with citalopram it is borderline, it has not been proved that it is safe to use during pg nor that damages the baby. So he said it was ok to take it till I conceive, but once I do we will have to decide If I carry on, if they change the medication or stop it. It will depend how I will cope if I get pregnant.

Overall I am quite happy because they started doing something. So whatever comes out of this at least I will get some answers!

 

[Sus09]

Sounds like a good start Sus, what else did he /she say? Did you get the impression they wanted to help? My Dr when I had the last MC just kept saying tranquila mujer es normal, to everything, and sort of patting me, drove me nuts!

Nats! I can´t believe they said that to you! how patronising! Es normal! what a thing to say, they don´t know what "normal" is. At least you are in good hands now!

 

[Natsby]

Great news Sus! I want to know how you got on, it isn´t self centered!! I am so glad he was helpful and took some time to talk to you about your concerns. Sounds like it all a step in the right direction.
Now see if you can get pregnant before the tests are all in. That is my aim, we don´t want to pay for the swimmers test as it is very expensive, so I told OH he had better get on the job and get me my BFP or he will have to pay it. (poor lamb this will be his second SA.) Keep us posted and good luck.

 

[Sus09]

Thanks Nats

I did not expect too much this morning when I went, but I was very surprised. This might sound strange but I felt it was very nice that the doctor, a man, cared and took the time to arrange everything. And he did not treat me like an "old" mother or mentioned my age a told. A friend of mine was called a geriatric mother when she was trying to get PG at 3!!

Well, let´s see what happens now. Can you imagine that when I have my scan they find a baby?

As we have both started with doctors appointments we have to be bump buddies!!!

When are you having your bloods tested? Mine is the 14th of November, provisionally depending on ovulation.

Now I need to convince my OH to have his swimmers checked!

 

[Natsby]

I have an appointment with my GP on the third and then if AF arrives on the 4th and she approves the tests on the CAP I will go in on the 7th. I was kind of hopeful for this month but BFN this morning still until my temp drops I´m not losing all hope.
Does your OH take vits? If not I would get him on some now just in case as it takes a few months to improve sperm quality. If he doesn´t want a sa it is the least he can do. Mine didn´t want it but now he has come to terms that we need some help he is more compliant, still smoking though
Def bump buddies, come on chica lets get those BFPs!

 

[keekeesaurus]

Sus that all sounds brilliant! And it must be such a relief knowing that things are underway. Thanks for posting that Do keep us posted chuck!

Nats . Hang on in there! It ain't over till the hag comes riding in. Damn her. I've got my OH on multi vits and COCK. He won't give up smoking but I am so at least one of us is smoke free.

My usual GP who I adore wasn't in surgery yesterday so I had to see one I'd never seen before. She was just lovely and said given my age and medical history she was referring me straight away without doing any preliminary tests. I'll get a choose and book form soon and then we'll see what happens. The witch is definitely on her way. Everything makes me . Adverts, old people walking past the house, my OH shouting at the furbabies, I'm a ridiculous weeping mess. And I had a temp drop so hey ho. Onto the next cycle!

GL ladies! I'll be stalking you both with interest .

 

[Natsby]

Sus that all sounds brilliant! And it must be such a relief knowing that things are underway. Thanks for posting that Do keep us posted chuck!

Nats . Hang on in there! It ain't over till the hag comes riding in. Damn her. I've got my OH on multi vits and COCK. He won't give up smoking but I am so at least one of us is smoke free.

My usual GP who I adore wasn't in surgery yesterday so I had to see one I'd never seen before. She was just lovely and said given my age and medical history she was referring me straight away without doing any preliminary tests. I'll get a choose and book form soon and then we'll see what happens. The witch is definitely on her way. Everything makes me . Adverts, old people walking past the house, my OH shouting at the furbabies, I'm a ridiculous weeping mess. And I had a temp drop so hey ho. Onto the next cycle!

GL ladies! I'll be stalking you both with interest .

Damn that witch!

 

[Desperado167]

Sus ,am so sorry I missed this Silly me ,great news all went well and you are one step forward to getting your l.o ,glad the doc was lovely ,I think that makes all the difference ,so happy for u ,keep us posted ,

 

[Sus09]

Thank you ladies! I will keep you updated.

The one thing the doctor told me was that I had to be aware that If I conceive I would be considered high risk prengancy, due to my two losses, specially due to my molar pg. But I did know that already so no surprise there.

I do have to say that it was great that the doctor was lovely and I feel a lot better now. I know I wont get PG on my own now, so at least things are being done now.

Keekee, I know how you feel with the witch, I feel like that when AF is here, i cry about everything. Hormones!!! In the meantime Ah and it is great that they refer you so quick!

Nats, keep us updated as well, as it would be good to know how you are getting on as well with the doctor. As you say, don´t give up until AF is here!!!

Despie

 

[Sus09]

Btw, what are the best vitamines to improve men´s swimmers?

As OH does not want to to SA for now, I told him he has to take vitamins on top of the "COCK" that we both take every day.

 

[readyformore]

I've heard that zinc is good for men.
Make sure he has plenty in his vitamin.

 

[Sus09]

Thanks Ready!

Also I wanted to thank you for all the advice you gave me this week, it helped a lot when I went to the doctor.
As you said I missed the Day 3 test, but they are going to start doing the cd21... It is tricky as with my erratic cycles, I am not sure If I am going to catch the week after ovulation.
Is that the one if meassures if you are Oestrogen dominant and the progesterone levels?

 

[readyformore]

Not sure what you mean.....

They check progesterone at 7dpo. It will tell them if you did in fact ovulate, and if your progesterone level is high enough to support a pregnancy.

If you're temping, you should be able to catch the day that you need to go in for a draw.
Just remember that if you ovulate late or super early, the result will be invalid at cd21. If you ovulate on say cd 19, a 21 day progesterone level won't be reliable, b/c you'll only be 2dpo instead of 7.

Hope that helps.