Early 30's TTC #1

[MrsPTTC]

Aw regal sending you massive . I don't know what this means for you but would imagine iui or ivf? . I can imagine DH not being happy, I think that's a normal, male thing. My FS said they always do a 2nd test (though my DH refused a 2nd one as his were fine - men lol.) Fingers crossed it was a bad test, but if not that you find out what happens next very soon x

 

[Regalpeas]

Thanks MrsPTTC I feel a bit better b/c I realize that we should wait to see what the FS says.

After "researching" aka googling w/ obsession...I saw that, like you said, before the FS even considers infertility they test about 3 times. DH is 40 so I would expect is results to be slighty subpar anyway. Plus my Gyn stated that she couldn't interpret them as good as an RE could. So we agreed to wait. Yes DH was acting up something terrible today. I am so glad the dr didnt hear the stuff he was saying. lol But I think we are just so frustrated b/c she didnt want to refer us to a FS/RE for months when we mentioned there might be issues because we've been off Birth control for two years although we were preventing the good old natural way for almost ayear b/c of surgery. But sill no slip ups. Now she's saying oh yeah you should go.

 

[Aisak]

Aw Regal...i know SA can be kind of a touchy subject. DH's results came back kind of so-so (or so we thought). His count was ok but motility and morphology were below average. But he also had it done at a small town hospital, not a fertility clinic. My doctor said today that his count actually looks fine and that the clinic will want him to submit another sample, just to make sure.

A woman i work with recently became pregnant after her first IUI. She has pcos, but apparently her husband's count wasn't totally ideal. She said the fertility clinic put him on a list of vitamins (similar to the ones i'm making my DH take) and his count/motility really improved.

 

[MsJMouse]

Regal Peas - Sorry to hear DH's SA didn't come back great. Hopefully you will get into see a RE soon so you can then see what needs to happen next.

 

[rosababy]

mrsmax, so sorry to hear about af coming. What's a fertility show?? That sounds like fun! Do you have an appointment for a clinic yet? Just making the appointment made me feel better. Like something was finally being done.

Soleil, I LOVE your attitude! We all WILL get pregnant! Very exciting that you're doing an IUI!!!! I need to keep reading your post because I'm feeling down about ivf. I need to be positive like you! It WILL work! JULY BABIES HERE WE COME!!! Do you know when your IUI will be? Next cycle? Are you doing a natural cycle or using injectables or clomid?

MsJMouse, it is so frustrating to wait. I wish things would move faster for you. I'm not sure how things work over there...can you see a private clinic sooner?

Regal, I'm so sorry to hear about the SA results. However, an IUI would be perfect for that. My dh doesn't have great numbers either, but my ob and re said it would be fine. However, here we are...ivf. Sometimes an IUI does the trick, though. My doc said an IUI is no big deal, a really easy, painless procedure. Did doc say anything about going on supplements or what your dh could do to improve the numbers? I would totally get another SA or two done. And remember how demasculating this is for your dh. My dh was devastated when the numbers weren't great. Poor thing. I felt so bad.


Afm, I'm really struggling with the new ivf drugs. I'm all over the place emotionally, and the new shots hurt. They burn going in, and continue to hurt for like 5 minutes afterwards. PLUS, tonight I have to do them myself since dh is gone. Yes THEM, because there are 2 shots now. I go between asking myself how could this NOT work, I"ll be pregnant in 2 weeks to what if this never works? I'm struggling.

 

[hakunamatata]

Thanks MrsPTTC I feel a bit better b/c I realize that we should wait to see what the FS says.

After "researching" aka googling w/ obsession...I saw that, like you said, before the FS even considers infertility they test about 3 times. DH is 40 so I would expect is results to be slighty subpar anyway. Plus my Gyn stated that she couldn't interpret them as good as an RE could. So we agreed to wait. Yes DH was acting up something terrible today. I am so glad the dr didnt hear the stuff he was saying. lol But I think we are just so frustrated b/c she didnt want to refer us to a FS/RE for months when we mentioned there might be issues because we've been off Birth control for two years although we were preventing the good old natural way for almost ayear b/c of surgery. But sill no slip ups. Now she's saying oh yeah you should go.

Too funny that I also started "researching" for you... found some interesting info on supplements that help boost motility & posted in your blog.

I'm glad that they will do more testing.

FX for you!!!

 

[hakunamatata]

Afm, I'm really struggling with the new ivf drugs. I'm all over the place emotionally, and the new shots hurt. They burn going in, and continue to hurt for like 5 minutes afterwards. PLUS, tonight I have to do them myself since dh is gone. Yes THEM, because there are 2 shots now. I go between asking myself how could this NOT work, I"ll be pregnant in 2 weeks to what if this never works? I'm struggling.

I'm so sorry.



I really hope this works out sooner rather than later for you.

 

[MrsPTTC]

Hakuna did I miss your BFP announcement?! Congrats hun ! Hope the BFP's keep flooding in!

Sorry you are having a hard time of it Rosa

Regal, yeah its annoying when the docs tell you to wait it out. Sometimes you just know you're gonna have a problem, or you suspect there's something wrong. I know I had a bad feeling early on after my mum took years to conceive (though apparently these things don't run in the family )
X

 

[Crumbs]

OMG Hakuna! Congratulations!!! Wishing you a happy and healthy 9!

Rosa, hang in there, hun! This your your month and it'll all be worth it!!!

Regal, I'm sorry to hear about your DH's SA. Have him read this and he'll feel much better: https://infertilityblog.blogspot.com/2006/05/sperm-morphology-mythology.html

As for losing weight, I'm on the same boat I don't think my doctor will prescribe me anything until I lose weight. But they have me planned for an HSG sometime next month.

 

[mrsmax]

Haku - CONGRATS!!!! I am so pleased for you that it didnt take long to get your BFP!! Wonderful news.

Regal This journey is hard for us, but the guys find any criticism of their :sperm: really hard. My DH is terrified of having to produce a sample in the clinic!

MrsPTTc - enjoy your hols!!

The fertlity show is in London - I think it is Earls Court. Will be kind of weird as I am going on my own (DH would never come to that kind of thing), but worth it for the seminars and stuff. Google it - it is on 5th Nov.

Rosa - you will get through this. Honestly and you will have the most wonderful baby at the end of it

Im just coming to end of Af now. This month DH wants to try have sex all through the month instead of concentrating around O. So I decided this month will be my "relaxed" month - no OPKs, no charting and no timing BDing!! Let's see how that goes. I am resigned to IUI or IVF now and in a way makes it easier to "take a month off".

Need to get referred to private clinic by my GP/normal dr. am booking that appointment next week and then we will be on a roll

 

[hakunamatata]

I didn't announce... I honestly feel horribly guilty because I've seen the struggles you all go through... I almost feel I don't deserve it on the first try...

I really hope you all get your BFP's very soon.

 

[rosababy]

Mrsmax, i've found that knowing we have the ivf approaching, it takes the pressure off of having sex all the time. Even the months leading up to this cycle. I think the iui will actually relax you! It's probably better to get rid of the opks and temping anyway. Just have fun and Yay for booking an appt!!

I didn't announce... I honestly feel horribly guilty because I've seen the struggles you all go through... I almost feel I don't deserve it on the first try...

I really hope you all get your BFP's very soon.

CONGRATS, hun! don't feel guilty. We all have our own stories. We wouldn't wish this ttc madness on anyone.

 

[rosababy]

btw, i did my own jabs last night! 2 of them, and I didn't even cry!! I'm so proud of myself!

 

[hakunamatata]

Good job Rosa!!

 

[MrsPTTC]

Oh Hakuna don't be silly, we love hearing about BFP's!! Yes it may have been your first cycle ttc but you've been on the thread a while when you were WTT. You're just one of the lucky ones, you deserve your BFP as much as the next person .

Rosa - well done!

Mrsmax, do you not have a friend to go with you or your mum? It sounds great but wouldn't travel to London for it. Maybe if its a success they may do them in more locations!

x x

 

[Crumbs]

hakunamatata, I second what MrsPTTC said, you deserve that baby! Don't feel guilty - just be happy

 

[pink80]

Congrats hakunamatata xxx

 

[mrsmax]

doctors appointment confirmed for next Wednesday. He should then refer us to the private clinic and away we go!!

happy Friday my lovely ladies! It is crazy hot and sunny in the UK right now. Feels like a slice of summer - may even hit the beach with my book and RELAX!!

 

[Alexi201]

A big congratulations on your BFP Hakunamatata! How exciting! xx

 

[MrsPTTC]

mrsmax - I know how hot is it?! Shame I've been stuck in work but never mind. As long as it's even hotter in Turkey next week lol. Yay for next Wednesday! Keep us posted!

pink80 - I've noticed your ticker, I'm so sorry for your loss hun

x