Early 30's TTC #1

[Soleil Breeze]

You and I are IUI buddies! We got our colour change yesterday and went in for our IUI today. Fingers crossed, it works out for us, girl! These two weeks are going to be such a pain. If I start spotting 11 days from today, though, I'll know we're out again. Here's to hoping!

 

[MrsPTTC]

GL to you as well Soleil! Maybe we will have a roll of BFP's? Here's hoping! x

 

[hopefulmama2b]

 

[rosababy]

Here comes a huge 2ww for some ladies in here! My 2ww will be a bit behind you, but here's to Christmas BFPs!!!

This one is fun!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Ha they're great!

 

[mrsmax]

You ladies make me smile!! Just waiting the TWW out at the mo. Sigh.

Come on Thanksgiving/Christmas BFPS

 

[mrsmax]

well done MrsPTCC for being forceful. As you're in the UK, what is your story with the FS? Did your GP refer you etc? What set up do you have at the FS (sorry for all the questions, but I am struggling with all the red tape at the mo!)

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hi mrsmax, Well I asked if DH could get a SA as I'd read men can get tested anytime.When we both went to DH appt to get the results I just casually asked when a woman can get tested assuming it was 18 months. Dr asked my age & how long trying. I added an extra month on but I think it was 9 or 10. He said because of my age & the increased risk of downs he'd refer me right away, I almost fell of my chair! When i met the FS he said he thought the Dr had referred me to early but I could go ahead with tests etc..So fast forward & turns out its a good job I was referred early! I feel like saying I told you so! x

 

[mrsmax]

Thanks Mrs. I did the same thing about the same time, but then FS said couldnt do anything for me after 2 useless appointments (when they talked about lifestyle etc). Glad you got better treatment.

Not so anxious in this TWW as usual - more cause I've given up hoping rather than anything else. Hope everyone else feels a bit more positive!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Lifestyle? What a cop out from the FS

hun, I'm not feeling very positive either tonight! I'm trying to decide on a strategy for this month...I'm looking forward to DH coming home tonight as he's been away for 2 nights and I've missed him x

 

[mrsmax]

Lifestyle? What a cop out from the FS

hun, I'm not feeling very positive either tonight! I'm trying to decide on a strategy for this month...I'm looking forward to DH coming home tonight as he's been away for 2 nights and I've missed him x

I know - and both appointments we saw the junior fertility nurse not the consultant or a doctor or senior nurse (dont get me wrong I love nurses and totally appreciate them etc etc), I just thought over 2 appointments we would get somone who said more than keep on doing what you're doing! Never mind, onwards and upwards.

Sorry to hear you're not feeling very positive either but pleased DH is coming home. I am a bit of a sap, but i miss my DH like crazy when he goes away (although I do like having control of the remote control and watching all my girlie reality shows that he hates!!)

 

[readyORnot]

mrsmax & MrsPTTC keep your heads up, you never know!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Ha, yes the one good thing is control of the remote!!

Yeah I know what you mean, nothing against the nurses but at the end of the day the consultants are consultants for a reason! So what's your story again Mrsmax? I keep forgetting what's going on with everyone. I know Rosa has damaged tubes and is doing IVF, Soleil and Hopeful doing IUI, Regal low sperm count & I can see that you and MsJMouse have both had MC's, but what's been going on in your TTC journey? x

 

[mrsmax]

MrsPTTC- May 2010 NTNP, June 2010 start TTC. Saw GP Jan 2011 and had preliminary tests and SA - all tests fine. Referred to NHS Fertilioty Clinic April 2011. 1st appointment nurse said results were good, eat well, drink less and BD every other day from day 9. Had HSG JUne 2011. Had a chemical in June 2011 (first ever BFP). 2nd NHS FA August 2011. Took 5 mins. Nurse said couldnt do anything for us - could offer Clomid after 2years of trying, but too old for IUI or IVF on NHS (34years). Got discharged.

October 2011 - went to GP and got private FA appointment. First appointment end of this month (althouhg stranegly consultant has asked to see us in his NHS clinic first, so 1st appointment free).

So - not a lot to report. They havent found anything wrong with either of us (DH's spem count is 175million!). The one BFP is a good sign, but 18th cycle so losing hope.

Sigh.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Thanks hun, I wasn't sure if you had any underlying problems or not. I remember you saying you were told you were too old for free IVF, that still makes me so mad when you do the right thing & wait until you're ready - maybe we should've had an oopsie baby when we first met 11 years ago then split up cos of the stress of having a baby when we weren't ready?! Rant over but I would be complaining to the nhs if I were you, whoever makes these rules for your area wants a good slap! As much as the MC must've been horrible for you, at least it shows DH can fertilise your eggs so it will happen again! Hope you get your Xmas BFP hun . I'm really worried in case DH & I are just not compatible, though I know that's pretty rare x

 

[Regalpeas]

You're right I'm just frustrated and impatient. Gotta work on that.

We got told this too Regal even though my DH's was really good, he said if can go up it can go down! So we'll be doing another SA when we're off at xmas, just to put my mind at rest. Apparently they always ask for it to be done twice x

It looks like we have a few IUI coming up. Aww man am I excited. We're due for more BFPs. At least two every month right?

Also Mrs.Max don't give up! Fight the good fight. It will be so worth it when you hold you're little one in your hand.

Afm, my cycle was due yesterday. Around noon I knew it wasnt coming. It usually comes in the wee hours of the morning or early in the day. Now I'm in that weird phase where technically I could test but Im not officially late as AF can come up to about a week or so behind schedule due to late OV which Im thinking happened because I never got a positive OPK and I stopped around CD 18 or so. Dr confirmed I did OV when I went in for progesterone testing. So... Also said my progesterone levels were slightly low. I have no idea what that means at all...just knew they werent worried. They said if no Af by day 32 come in for at pregnancy test. I feel some cramping or something so I dunno. Hoping for the best but know it's just to early to suspect anything. Twice before AF was simply late and I was so hurt thinking I was preggers. I hate seeing that BFN on the test. So I'll just wait it out.

Hope everyone's having a great weekend.

 

[Crumbs]

Stopping by to bring on some

 

[MrsPTTC]

Regal - it's sounding good for you! Maybe your progesterone test came back low as it was done too soon? If you didn't know when you ovulated then it could've been done early so your levels weren't as high as they could be? I would ask for another one and use OPK's and/or temp so you have it taken 7DPO.

AFM I got my FS appointment through to discuss my spotting, it's 29th Nov so not long to wait! I've bought some vit B complex to see if that helps too, as someone on the spotting thread I'm on has taken it and improved hers. We'll see what happens, and also what the doctor says. x

 

[Soleil Breeze]

And have been in a funk all day. I wish there were a light that would go off in your body somewhere within a day of ovulating and getting pregnant. If the light didn't go off within 48 hours of ovulating, then you're not pregnant and don't have to spend time wondering, "Am I? Am I not?" Not feeling positive right now, ladies, and it's only 4 days post IUI. Sigh.

Regalpeas - I pray that you get an unexpected surprise this cycle!
Mrs PTTC - I am so interested in hearing what your doctor says about the spotting!

I hope everyone has a great week!

 

[mrsmax]

Regal - it's sounding good for you! Maybe your progesterone test came back low as it was done too soon? If you didn't know when you ovulated then it could've been done early so your levels weren't as high as they could be? I would ask for another one and use OPK's and/or temp so you have it taken 7DPO.

AFM I got my FS appointment through to discuss my spotting, it's 29th Nov so not long to wait! I've bought some vit B complex to see if that helps too, as someone on the spotting thread I'm on has taken it and improved hers. We'll see what happens, and also what the doctor says. x

I have a FS appointment on 29th too Good luck to us both.
Regal and Soleil -

Dear BabyGods we need more BFPs on this thread please, we are all feeling a little down right now.