TTC #1 and over 30

[bakingbabe]

Glad to hear the results were good, lily. sorry to hear about the fainting spell, that's no fun.

Have you done the bloodwork yet and just waiting for results? Hope you get good news from the SA.

 

[Veganlily]

Still have to do blood but waiting for day 2/3 next cycle....if there is one! I think my doctors optimism is contagious...

 

[bakingbabe]

 

[AuCa]

Yay for a beautiful uterus
Glad you got through the HSG somewhat ok, but not so great about the fainting. I hope you won't be crampy too long
Fingers crossed for the rest of your tests!

We're pretty much waiting for our next specialist consult to come up with some sort of plan (and still waiting for results of 2nd genetic test, another SA and DH's ultrasound). Our options are probably gonna be either go straight to IVF (maybe need TESE, or several rounds of SA and freezing), or have DH go on clomid for 3 mths and see if it improves his count, and then go to IVF.

 

[Veganlily]

AuCa - that plan sounds great! I think it's easy to begin to try to think about all the steps in the plan at once but I think you're wise to think about one step at a time - that's what we've been doing and it feels less overwhelming. I think we are very likely to be doing IUI in June/July but getting all our ducks in a row first (and hoping it happens on its own first). In the meantime, continuing to hope that 1 sperm makes it up on his own and also continuing to live a life filled with travel, friends and great cocktails! I know you two will make a baby happen if that's what you decide to do.

Baking - I hope you're doing well. I miss the third in our long-term TTC ovulation buddy trifecta - Luna. So happy for her but I think we'll have to hurry and catch up to her.

Xoxo to all

 

[luna_19]

Awe I miss you guys too but didn't want to upset anyone by still posting here too much

I'm glad your hsg went well

 

[Kelstar82]

Hi girls

I have been trying for baby #1 for almost 2 years.

Im 30 and my husband and i want nothing more.

Im going for my HSG tomorrow and got to say im so nervous after reading peoples experiences online. Suppose im just looking for reassurance that its ok.

Im just back on this tonight after a long spell not online.

Any feedback welcome 😃 xx

 

[luna_19]

kelstar I had an hsg in January and it was really not a big deal, I found it a little uncomfortable for the most part. The best advice I got that day is when it gets to the point where it's really uncomfortable you're about 30 seconds away from being done.

Afterwards I felt kind of crampy for the rest of the day but was completely back to normal by the next day

 

[Kelstar82]

Thankyou so much for the reassurance... Ive got painkillers at the ready for beforehand. 😃

 

[bakingbabe]

Definitely do the painkillers first, kelstar. And welcome!

I had one back in Nov and it wasn't the most fabulous thing in the world to do but it wasn't awful. My right tube was blocked so they added more dye to mine and the last 30 sec were pretty intense.

I had cramping for a few days after but I also had more dye to absorb and my tube was blocked. I think Luna's experience is far more common for most women.

 

[bakingbabe]

I've been trying to stay positive in light of all my stuff and it hasn't always been easy (look at my journal - it so sad atm!) but I am starting to feel a teeny bit more positive. I just hope beyond hope that the u/s tomorrow shows only good news and we can begin this iui process. Appt is late tomorrow afternoon so any good vibes you ladies can send would be very much appreciated!

 

[Veganlily]

Kel-I was somewhere between Luna and baking -actual hsg not so bad but cramps for about 36 hours. It's brief and over before you know it!

Baking - hang in there sweetie-this thing is not easy. We're here for you girl.

Luna - as one of the thread's elders I declare you welcome here ALWAYS!

Happy Sunday ladies.

 

[AuCa]

Wishing you all the best for tomorrow baking! I'll send a truck load of good vibes over

Kelstar - just wanted to say hi! Haven't had my HSG yet, so unfortunately can't give you any input on it.

 

[Kelstar82]

Its definately not easy... Heartbreaking really. 😔
But positive thinking all the way and im sure you will get your dream soon.

Depending on HSG results IUI is next for me. Im really hoping it all works out for you xx

 

[bakingbabe]

Thanks, Lily and Auca! Hopefully last day of these damn birth control pills (they are making me a crying mess!)

And I agree with Lily, as another thread elder, Luna you are always welcome. We did start this journey around the same time and the support we've given each other, and continue to, is invaluable.

 

[bakingbabe]

Its definately not easy... Heartbreaking really. 😔
But positive thinking all the way and im sure you will get your dream soon.

Depending on HSG results IUI is next for me. Im really hoping it all works out for you xx

I'm trying to start iui this cycle but u/s found a cyst so waiting to see if it shrunk. I'll be popping in here updating (and complaining probably! ) about injectable drugs and the iui process.
Good luck on the hsg tomorrow, kelstar! Let us know how it goes.

 

[Kelstar82]

So nice to talk to others in the same situation... Xx

Its defo been the hardest 2 years TTC but we will all get there in the end xx

Off to bed now x

Nite all 💤😊

 

[Kelstar82]

Oh well just had the HSG was really not nice at all 😔 feeling very emotional. Both tubes showed swellings when dye went in and only a trickle got past them. I did ask Dr if i could maybe conceive naturally and he said it could still happen.

I am now on waiting list for Lap but doctor was trying to sway me away from that and just try naturally until my IVF starts next year. Anyone got views on laparoscopy?

Kel ❤ x

 

[horseypants]

Kel, hugs, hugs hugs. Xo

 

[Twag]

I think I am going to leave this thread as I feel a little out of the group as I am only 7 cycles in to TTC and no nothing about all this stuff

I would like to wish all you ladies the best of luck in your journeys and I hope you all get your sticky BFP's soon

I will keep checking in on you all