LTTTC #1 - Support Group *Please share your story

[Myshelsong]

Hi everyone and hope you all have a wonderful new year tomorrow!

I have had a crazy few months and really needed a break after the IUI came back negative.
Dojen... Sorry to hear about your cat passing. I also have two cats one Long hair tortoise and a short hair male tabby. I also have a dog, she is a mutton all mutts. Love them all to bits.

Welcome to all the new people, I see a few new names. I wish everyone the absolute best in their journey, but do want to mention this thread is specifically for those of us that have no children.
I feel like a horrid person having to mention this, however this is our retreat from the world of those that have a little one to call their own. There are unique feelings and greiviences that We share that those attempting third and seconds may not understand. Some of us have and may wish to vent about those which already have children and feel they can no longer express those thoughts and feelings.

I thank you for your understanding, and sincerely wish you the best luck this upcoming year! Here is to a 2015 Baby

 

[DBZ34]

Happy New Year, ladies!

 

[wannabemummyb]

Happy new year to you.

I've been quiet for a while as AF has been awol for four months, my body was betraying me and making me think I was pg, which symptoms such as bbs growing etc. finally persuaded my GP to do blood tests which were of course negative. AF finally turned up (but light) on New Years day!

Fingers crossed this is finally our year ladies

 

[deafgal01]

That sucks wanna. Hope this year is better for u!

 

[Myshelsong]

I hate it when my body tricks me into thinking I could be pregnant. Especially when I rationally know those symptoms aren't really symptoms. But to not have af for months and still gets. Negative must have been heartbreaking.
I can't believe your doctor is so unconcerned about your last cycle. Have you thought about seeing another Dr? You really deserve someone on your side.

Wish you all well

 

[wannabemummyb]

I hate it when my body tricks me into thinking I could be pregnant. Especially when I rationally know those symptoms aren't really symptoms. But to not have af for months and still gets. Negative must have been heartbreaking.
I can't believe your doctor is so unconcerned about your last cycle. Have you thought about seeing another Dr? You really deserve someone on your side.

Wish you all well

Annoyingly we got some really convincing faint lines.

This is also a new GP since the old one was utter crap. I've only ever found one decent GP and he was a young guy just qualified......he was awesome though.

 

[Myshelsong]

Sorry Wannabe that sounds awful.

How is everyone else doing?

AFM I am 10 DPO and not really feeling optimistic. I have been so sick this year with a horrible sinus infection but thankfully that is almost cleared up.
Trying to look forward to the new year, Hubs got me tickets to the Orchestra on Jan 24 so that should be fun. then he is leaving for Calgary for a week.

 

[KatO79]

Well AF was a no show today which is a bit unusual as I'm sure I Oed CD13 but I'm not so optimistic. She'll probably show up tomorrow or maybe even the day after. We'll see. Was otherwise looking forward to scheduling my CD2/3 US with the clinic today, as amazing as that sounds

 

[KatO79]

So AF is starting to come today, have cramping and there's red blood when I wipe. Ended up calling the clinic today to schedule my 1st U/S and "Hormone Injection 101" class. Based on what I told her, she said it would be best for me to come Friday January 9th.

So excited to start my 1st IUI and hoping it works

 

[DBZ34]

Good luck with the IUI!!

The hormone injection was the worst part for me because I'm afraid of needles! I had to have DH inject me and then I was freaked out by the idea of him injecting me. lol. But we practiced with the nurse and then when he had to do it at home, he was awesome at it. I didn't even bruise or anything. But, man was I glad when I responded quickly and we got to stop the injections early. lol.

 

[KatO79]

Good luck with the IUI!!

The hormone injection was the worst part for me because I'm afraid of needles! I had to have DH inject me and then I was freaked out by the idea of him injecting me. lol. But we practiced with the nurse and then when he had to do it at home, he was awesome at it. I didn't even bruise or anything. But, man was I glad when I responded quickly and we got to stop the injections early. lol.

Thanks DBZ34

I can imagine it not being fun for people afraid of needles but I'm actually ok with them. Good your DH became such a pro quickly at it I'm afraid mine would fumble too much with it

 

[Myshelsong]

I did the injections myself, and it really was not bad. It did take me a few countdowns to do it, but I foundmine painless.
Good luck hun!!
AFM I am doing beta test on Friday. Not sure if I am being overly optimistic since all we did was Femera no IUI this cycle, but hey at least we know we hit ovulation.

 

[KatO79]

I did the injections myself, and it really was not bad. It did take me a few countdowns to do it, but I foundmine painless.
Good luck hun!!
AFM I am doing beta test on Friday. Not sure if I am being overly optimistic since all we did was Femera no IUI this cycle, but hey at least we know we hit ovulation.

I'm thinking I'll be the same way, manning myself up for it the first couple of times

Thanks Myshelsong Good luck with your test, here's hoping it's a BFP

 

[DBZ34]

Good news ladies, my FS says, "I'm going to let you get pregnant." I'm so glad he's "allowing me to try." What would I do without him? Because I have obviously just been waiting for his permission to finally fall pregnant again. He has such terrible bedside manner, but he's so good at doing the investigative stuff. Can't have everything, I guess.

Does anyone else's doctor say things like that?

But, my NK cells count is down closer to normal, just not low enough to say that it isn't causing issues during pregnancy and they aren't attacking the bean while it's trying to implant, so I'm going to end up getting some intralipids as soon as I get a positive test and hope that means I won't have another loss. At least that's the plan for right now. We'll see what else my FS will "let" me do when we have our follow up appointment. lol.

 

[DBZ34]

Oooh, a beta on Friday! That's so exciting, Myshel!! I can't wait to hear your results!

 

[KatO79]

Good news ladies, my FS says, "I'm going to let you get pregnant." I'm so glad he's "allowing me to try." What would I do without him? Because I have obviously just been waiting for his permission to finally fall pregnant again. He has such terrible bedside manner, but he's so good at doing the investigative stuff. Can't have everything, I guess.

Does anyone else's doctor say things like that?

But, my NK cells count is down closer to normal, just not low enough to say that it isn't causing issues during pregnancy and they aren't attacking the bean while it's trying to implant, so I'm going to end up getting some intralipids as soon as I get a positive test and hope that means I won't have another loss. At least that's the plan for right now. We'll see what else my FS will "let" me do when we have our follow up appointment. lol.

Oh my Hope it was just a bad joke My RE hasn't said anything inappropriate but I've only seen her once back in early November so we'll see but I doubt it as she seems very proper and nice

Hope the intralipids help Yes it'll be exciting to see what he otherwise gives you permission to do

 

[Myshelsong]

When I went to my first appointment years ago my first Dr told me that most likely I will get pregnant right away after seeing him and gave me a pregnancy binder about what to expect while pregnant. But he would book so tests just in case. Then shoved me out the door.
This was after I told him we were trying for over a year with no luck.

Should have found a new one right away! Lol

 

[deafgal01]

LOL... My dr hasn't said anything of the sort to me. Though I did have an experience where my spouse and I met a dr for the first time and it was on that first visit with the dr that he made a bad joke. Needless to say, we never went back to that clinic or that dr and we found another one about 6 months later to go with.

 

[Han2015]

Hi my name is Hannah, just joined the forum today after s very difficult month. Have been ttc 18month. Both my dh and I have had millions of test including lap surgery and both come back clear. We are in the unexplained infertility bracket. I have found this week difficult due to being 11 days late for af. finally thought it was our time but got bfn and bfn, ad finally started on Friday. Along with this I have discovered my 18 year old nephew has got his gf pregnant. I know I should not be jealous and hate having ghis emotion but it so hard. I am sure you will all understand the feelings. It's hard to talk to my friends as they all have young babies and all say just relax it will happen! I hate people saying that!! Anyway thought I would join and hopefully get support from you love ladies x

 

[KatO79]

Hi my name is Hannah, just joined the forum today after s very difficult month. Have been ttc 18month. Both my dh and I have had millions of test including lap surgery and both come back clear. We are in the unexplained infertility bracket. I have found this week difficult due to being 11 days late for af. finally thought it was our time but got bfn and bfn, ad finally started on Friday. Along with this I have discovered my 18 year old nephew has got his gf pregnant. I know I should not be jealous and hate having ghis emotion but it so hard. I am sure you will all understand the feelings. It's hard to talk to my friends as they all have young babies and all say just relax it will happen! I hate people saying that!! Anyway thought I would join and hopefully get support from you love ladies x

Welcome Han2015:wave:

My DH and I are also in the unexplained fertility bracket, so frustrating We're also in the LTTTC bracket as we've been trying for 1 year and 3 months and are starting IUI on this cycle, which is our 18th cycle. I know how bad it is to get your hopes up when AF is late, tried that back in August when AF was 5 days late. I also understand how you feel about your 18 year old nephew getting his gf pregnant. Typical that the young can get pregnant so easily My MIL also told me to just relax like 100s of times and I know how annoying it is to hear. Unfortunately people without issues conceiving typically use this in a misguided attempt to be helpful but it's just frustrating to hear it time and time again

I've been on this forum since May 2014 and have found the ladies here super nice and helpful so I'm sure you'll feel at home here soon and find lots of lovely ladies to talk to