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Goldfish, glad to see things happening! I had a really tough time realizing that this was my path for getting a baby but it doesn't matter how they get here, it's that they get here. Good luck putting on weight too so everything can go quickly and smoothly. :hugs:
 
Goldfish I totally know how you feel, on one hand it's great to be moving forward but on the other hand you wonder why your body can't just do what it's supposed to do! :hugs:
 
Thanks Goldfish!
Wow, things are moving at a fast pace, that's great. I understand that it's scary though. I'm also getting scared/nervous, because I think that on Monday we'll actually have to come up with a plan and make decisions (but who knows, maybe just more testing and waiting...I hope not though). So far it was only testing, diagnosing etc.
It's kind of a double-edge sword, isn't it? We also just gotta be honest - IVF is a scary thing, for many reasons. I know that we'll have to go to an info session AND see a counselor before they even let us do IVF. There is certainly a reason for that.

Sorry you are stressed about your BMI :hugs:
 
Hi girls im now on waiting list for laparascopy and im going to go ahead with it 😃
This has been a terrible week.. Really emotional and everywhere i look is baby related. None of my friends would understand as they have never dealt with this. My friend is coming to stay this weekend with her partner and baby and as much as i love them all im finding it so hard watching other couples so happy bringing up their children. Sorry to go on just having a bad week 😔 should really be more positive xxx

Hope everyone has a good weekend xxx


Kel
 
I'm sorry to hear you're having a tough week, Kel. It is an emotional and trying journey and it's definitely harder when you are in a holding pattern. I hope you don't have to wait too long to get the lap scheduled. :hugs:
 
Kel, sorry. Sometimes it helps to get it all out and admit how hard it is in order to get past it. And then you gotta do the cycle again in my experience! xo You're not alone and it really is that hard. Take time out for yourself and don't feel a lick of guilt about doing it. Anyone in your place would have a hard time. Remember that. Good luck on the lap. I've not heard about anyone who's done that and regretted it. You will be better off.
 
I agree with horsey. I've actually found that it feels better for me when I'm open with people I'm close to about the fact that we are having some trouble conceiving. People in my life have been amazing. I don't talk about it with anyone at work (except for a couple trusted colleagues not in my day-to-day department), but we have shared the struggle with our 10-15 or so closest friends. They've been great and it keeps me feeling grounded. I don't give them details or a monthly play by play but they know generally that we are trying, have been for a year, and are seeing a specialist.

Hope you and everyone is feeling good and has a great weekend. My cm is getting creamy and I'm about to hop a flight home so hopefully the timing will be good for a natural post-HSG attempt ... Fingers - but not legs ;) - crossed!
 
Talking it out does help. We have told our immediate family that we have had trouble conceiving and they've been great. I don't go into the details with most of them but just knowing they know it's not an easy road and are there as support goes a long way. I have two close friends I have told and they've been great too.

My RE has this on his website and it really resonated with me:

"Infertility changes you. It’s a time when you find yourself disconnecting from those you love the most, family and friends. Isolating and pulling away from the fertile world can feel better than remaining a part of “normal life”. It’s very common to want to be a part of everything but not want to engage in anything. And as the gap between you and the fertile world widens, it becomes harder to be around those who now seem to disappoint you at every turn with their inaccurate medical advice, offhand remarks, and insensitive responses to your grief. But it is at these moments you need to be connected to supportive, loving. and understanding people.

Given that the infertility journey can take months or even years, being isolated and withdrawn from others can lead to secondary problems of depression and marital distress. Chances are, those who care about you WANT to support you through this difficult time; they just don’t know how. Your challenge is to teach them how to be the best friend and loved one they can be to you right now. One thing that is certain-- if you do not reach out, you are certain not to receive any support."
 
Great quote baking - that certainly resonates and I think in many ways is universally true of any struggle - your doctor sounds like a keeper!
 
You are all wonderful 😊 really cheered me up today xxxx

My close family know and couldnt be anymore supportive and my husband too is great.. Hope you all have a great weekend xxxxx


Kel 😄
 
Baking - MY fertility specialist is a hottie also! So weird - my first male ob-type doctor and of course he's gorgeous.
 
Appt with doc went well this am, the cyst is completely gone and they think I should start bleeding tonight or tomorrow and be able to start the injections on Wednesday. :)
 
Great news, baking!

I'm just waiting to o - think it's imminent but still no +opk.

Hope everyone's weeks are going well!
 
that's great bakingbabe!! Yay for things getting started!!

AFM, I usually O on CD9, but it's CD13 and not temp spike yet. Last week was very stressful for me, so I wonder if that delayed my O. Or, if it'll be an anovulatory cycle...It's the first time this has happened since I went of BCP...OR it's a cyst that is still active and keeps pumping estrogen...

And I'm going camping today until Sunday so I don't think I'll temp. I guess I'll have to wait until Monday to temp again and see where my body is at....Oh, the mysteries of hormones...
 
We should get dh's more advanced SA results back today. Also looks like I ovulated yesterday or the day before. How are my lovely ladies here doing-any updates or news to share?

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GL with the SA result :dust:
I would agree from your chart that O was at that big dip :thumbup:
Hope all are well :hugs:
 
I'm 34 and TTC #1. I'm just new to this website and am still trying to learn all the acronyms lol! My AF is due 6 April, but I won't last that long without POAS! How many days post ov would you suggest I can start testing with an IC? Thanks for any advice you can give me! :hugs: Lilly
 
:hi: and welcome - depends really if you are prepared to test early and see a BFN (big fat nothing) or wait until AF is late :shrug:
Ultimately you can get a +ve 4/5 days after implantation which can be anywhere between 6-12 days after O - so again back to the after AF is late :wacko:

If you are of the POAS addiction ilk then I would say start testing anywhere from 7dpo

GL :dust:
 

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