So here I am....

[kittiecat]

Been avoiding posting on here tbh but here I go. DH and I originally began TTC back in Sept 2012 and we tried for a year before deciding to have a break and we are now on cycle number 5 of trying again. As we have tried for around 17 cycles altogether we have decided to start the fertility testing process. I was a bit wary about that as we took the break so wasn't sure whether we could count ourselves as LTTTC or not but 17 cycles is 17 cycles I guess! I didn't tell my dr about the break as tbh I couldn't bear to be told to wait another 7 months before coming back.

So I've had my day 21 bloods and just waiting to see if AF arrives before I get my day 2-5 bloods done. DH has his SA booked in for July. I actually feel excited that we might finally get some answers as to why we've never conceived but also very nervous. I have a TTC journal that I mainly keep my venting too but wanted to post on here and find out a bit more about what I can expect from here really!

 

[Lues]

Congratulations!

That may sound weird, but I think it's great. I wish I had gone to get help earlier, I waited years. Turns out, just being in the process made me feel better, like I was DOING something. I liked having a plan.

My suggestion, if you'd like it (and it's just my own personal thoughts) is to find a fertility specialist. You didn't use the term specifically, so I wonder if you are like I was. That concept made me nervous, like I was admitting something. And it WAS scary and uncomfortable at first. But it's VERY different than dealing with a regular GYN. The testing can be overwhelming, but it helps you know where you really stand.

Once I found an office I trusted (took a few), that respected my own thoughts as well (they all lecture a bit about Dr. Google, even the good ones. I would just nod and smile, but Googling was a huge part of my process. The women on here are SMART) it was HUGELY relieving.

So i say CONGRATS!

 

[MrsMcCurdy]

I second what Lues said. And I'm also in about the same spot you are. We just got some testing done, I've had problems ovulating and with my cycles since I can remember but obgyns were never willing to really help, just put me on the pill and call it good. I was tired of that and had been trying for a year and a half when we went to the specialist. I've finally found out that I'm low on Vit D and have done a lot of research and it may actually be my problem with a lot of different aspects of my health. Most of all going to a specialist has made me feel like I'm going forward with my goal of motherhood and that alone has given me more confidence and a game plan to focus on.
I hope you find answers and try not to be too nervous, knowing is better than not because then you can DO something about it! Good luck!

 

[brokenoven]

I would see a reproductive endocrinologist too if I were you. OBs are kind useless. I'm sorry you are having trouble. I have gone through it too. For 10 years, but 5 years combined.