Early 20's and TTC - 17 BFPs!

[littleone1993]

I have no idea. Took a test on Monday and BFN so counted myself out as it was 12 dpo

I've has loads of symptoms of coming on but not actually come on yet.

Why is this all so hard

 

[Dottiee]

I went to my doctor today to further discuss my heart shaped uterus.. Apparently he also found that I have PCOS (I guess that wasn't important enough to mention during the phone call). It bummed me out, but I know it won't 100% prevent me from getting pregnant so I'm not letting it get to me.

He said from what he can see, my level of severity with my Bicornuate Uterus is pretty high. He recommended that we use BC until the surgery to get it fixed because the risk to a fetus is way too high right now I was really hoping I would be one of those women who had no complications with their heart shaped uterus.

So he said the game plan is to do a hysteroscopy, then book the surgery. After the surgery I have to wait 3 months before I can TTC again. Then he will start me on Clomid because of the PCOS.

 

[Dottiee]

I got GREAT news!!

This specialist is truly fantastic!!

I don't need surgery, a hysteroscopy or a laproscopy like my family doctor had said.
He said that there is absolutely no risk to the baby if I get pregnant with my Bicornuate uterus. The only risk is second term labor, but since they know in advance they'll be able to prevent it. He will be my OB when I finally get my BFP.

It was only a 15 minute appointment but he has a plan laid out for me already.

I got my fasting insulin levels tested. He said sometimes when you have PCOS your insulin can be affected which would prevent ovulation. If that's the case then I'll be starting Metformin, which should solve it all.

If the Metformin doesn't work after 3 months or if my insulin levels come back fine, then I'll be getting an HSG and starting Clomid. He said I can be very hopeful for a BFP by Mothers Day.

I honestly hugged my specialist after he told me the plan. I damn near cried knowing that it wasn't as bad as my family doctor told me, and that we don't have to stop TTC.

After 2 years I finally have answers, a plan, and a chance for my sticky bean!!

 

[LeahLou]

CONGRATS!!!! So so happy for you!

 

[Dottiee]

CONGRATS!!!! So so happy for you!

Thanks!!! I've been in the best mood since I've found out

 

[wellsk]

Great news! I'm so glad that the specialist was able to give you good news!

Hopefully you'll be a mummy by this time next year!

 

[BabyDoll0077]

Congrats Dottiee. that's really good news!!! Hopefully you can join me soon and I won't feel so bad for posting in here

 

[Dottiee]

Wellsk: Thanks hun!!

BabyDoll0077: Don't feel bad about posting in here! Yeah there's some ladies who are having trouble TTC but that doesn't make us any less excited for you!

 

[BabyDoll0077]

Thanks Dottiee, I just feel like I'm rubbing salt into wounds sometimes and don't want to come off insensitive or anything. But I must say that I am getting a bit excited now as I have passed my last mc date and all was perfect

 

[littleone1993]

Hi guys

Dottie thats such good news!

Im in a bit of a pickle at the moment. 10 days late, BFN's. I dont have a history of long cycles at all. I know exactly when I ovulatef though on CD 17 so im quite confused as to why im this late.

Any ideas?

 

[Dottiee]

Hi guys

Dottie thats such good news!

Im in a bit of a pickle at the moment. 10 days late, BFN's. I dont have a history of long cycles at all. I know exactly when I ovulatef though on CD 17 so im quite confused as to why im this late.

Any ideas?

Hmm, there's so many reasons why AF can be later than usual.

Did you take an OPK to confirm you ovulated on CD 17? You might have ovulated later than you think. You also could very well be pregnant, you're just one of those lucky women that an HPT doesn't pick it up as early as it should Are you able to get a blood test?

Stress and being sick can also make AF late.

Other than that, I'm not sure. Fingers crossed it's because of a sticky bean!!

 

[littleone1993]

To be honest I could well be pregnant. When I had my miscarriage it didnt show until I had a scan for a suspected cyst. I had about 6 pregnancy tests at the doctors which were all BFN's but my scan showed me miscarrying a 9 week old bean.

I knew I was pregnant then. I was ill, tired and light headed but now I just feel normal. I have the occasional stomach cramps and a lot of cm but I dont really have any sort of symptoms.
I dont have any idea

 

[Dottiee]

To be honest I could well be pregnant. When I had my miscarriage it didnt show until I had a scan for a suspected cyst. I had about 6 pregnancy tests at the doctors which were all BFN's but my scan showed me miscarrying a 9 week old bean.

I knew I was pregnant then. I was ill, tired and light headed but now I just feel normal. I have the occasional stomach cramps and a lot of cm but I dont really have any sort of symptoms.
I dont have any idea

You don't always get symptoms when you're pregnant. If you've already had an experience where an HPT didn't work, I'd definitely go to the doctor!

 

[littleone1993]

Yeah im going to try and book in for next week but to be honest they dont really seem bothered until you miss two or more periods.

Because of my complex medical history ive had to go to them before when I had my chemical two cycles ago and they really arent supportive of those who are under 25 ttc. Brushing it off as 'youre young, itll happen!'

 

[littleone1993]

I had a tiny bit of brown in my cm today. Only picked it up when I wiped but there was no more inside (sorry for TMI ) so I wonder whether I had a surge and just didnt ovulate until later in my cycle?

 

[LeahLou]

I hate that... I don't care how young I am.. I'm a married, stay at home mom at a steady, stable point in my life. I'd rather be young and have my babies! I think my doctor doesn't take me seriously sometimes. I wish she didn't know my age because I feel like she would do more.
I pray it happens soon though. I'd rather conceive naturally!

Feeling down today.. I don't understand why this year has been so hard.. It was supposed to be the best of my life.. I got engaged and married. But, my mom sabotaged my wedding and I pretty much regret the whole thing (the wedding not the marriage), my mom doesn't like my husband and vice versa, we've lost so many precious babies... I don't think I can take another loss. I know the saying goes "you're never given more than you can handle" but sometimes I feel like I'm about to break.

CD 3 after another chemical..

 

[Dottiee]

I hate that... I don't care how young I am.. I'm a married, stay at home mom at a steady, stable point in my life. I'd rather be young and have my babies! I think my doctor doesn't take me seriously sometimes. I wish she didn't know my age because I feel like she would do more.
I pray it happens soon though. I'd rather conceive naturally!

Feeling down today.. I don't understand why this year has been so hard.. It was supposed to be the best of my life.. I got engaged and married. But, my mom sabotaged my wedding and I pretty much regret the whole thing (the wedding not the marriage), my mom doesn't like my husband and vice versa, we've lost so many precious babies... I don't think I can take another loss. I know the saying goes "you're never given more than you can handle" but sometimes I feel like I'm about to break.

CD 3 after another chemical..

I'm so sorry to hear about the trouble you've been having My chemical destroyed me, I can't even imagine going through that more than once. You're a very strong woman, you can do this

I know what you mean about the doctors. I had to switch doctors because I got the "you're young, you're fine" line too. Which clearly I wasn't. You should ask to be referred to a specialist. They will make a lot money off delivering your child, so they are VERY eager to help.

I really hope you get your sticky bean soon hun xo

 

[LeahLou]

Thanks girl I'm better today! Just have my sad days after losses. It's almost becoming routine :/

I love my doctor but since we'll be trying for a full year in February, I'm thinking we may try a specialist. Although my doctor has done a ton for me. She's scanned my uterus and ovaries and that came out great. They did a hysteroscopy to see what was going on and everything looked "perfect". Although I do have a tilted uterus that makes it easier to conceive because of how far back it's tilted. The swimmers don't have to work as hard. It explains why I had terrible back pain and labor with my first!
I think we'll give it a couple more months and if there's another loss or no success, I'll make the call.

Hope you get yours too!!

 

[littleone1993]

Oh Hun

In the uk it's a lot harder to get referred to specialists because it all has to go through your go unless you have private healthcare. I am considering going private and getting health insurance but it just seems so expensive when I can get it for free on the NHS.

I came on this morning. Quite heavy too so I had a bit of a crappy morning at work. I was starting to think I was waiting for my BFP but obviously not. It was probably just a. Weird cycle.

 

[Jett55]

Awwe sorry littleone.

I think I'm officially in the dreaded tww temp rise today yay! But I say dreaded because it always seems to end in disappointment.