TTC #1- Looking for buddies!

[Dream143r]

TB - FX this is the sticky one!

 

[danibaby_13]

Hi all, I'm new to this forum stuff. I've been TTC #1 for 2.5 years now. Looking for some friends

 

[CTgirl]

TB, yay for the TWW!!!

 

[CTgirl]

Hi Dani! Welcome. This is an awesome group of ladies Where are you based? I'm from South Africa.

 

[danibaby_13]

I'm from Canada. Thank you for the welcome!

 

[tbfromlv]

Welcome dani! What's your story?

 

[danibaby_13]

Unexplained infertility. My husband and I have been consistently trying for 2.5 years with no success. We have tried medicated cycles, monitored cycles, 2 IUI's and now were considering exploring into the world of IVF and/ or Private Adoption. On paper everything looks great but unfortunately it's just not happening for us.

I've been avoiding forums or really talking about it because I felt like the more I dwelled on it the more it became real and the more depressed I would feel as a result.

I'm still very hopeful, at the end of the day if it wasn't meant to be than it wasn't meant to be.

Just looking for some ladies to talk to

 

[tbfromlv]

We have a variety of experiences in our little group and a few pursuing IVF too. We have a great group for support! Have you had an HSG or a lap done?

 

[steph1607]

Morning girls and welcome Dani!

We have a lovely group here, and we seem to be very rarely gloomy so hopefully it will help you out to have some people in the same boat to chat with

No news from the clinic yet - September is a crazy month at work for me so my mind is well and truly NOT thinking about TTC at all which is lovely to be honest!

Nice temp rise TB????!!

 

[smurphy90]

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the thread. Just a brief into: I'm 26 with PCOS, DH is 30. His first spermiogram showed most things being normal, but on the low side. He's getting retested in one month. I just got my period for the first time in 5 months, on Monday and we're beginning Clomid (100mg, CD 5-9) tomorrow. I'll be monitored and working with my RE. Depending on next months sperm results, we may move onto IUI soon after.

We've only been trying (NTNP for 5 months, but we ended up BDing around O each time) for about a year but I've only had four cycles in that time so it's been really frustrating. At least we're with a fertility clinic now, and I feel like we're in good hands!


Wishing everyone baby dust!

 

[tbfromlv]

Steph- thanks! Finally with the O! So much for the earlier O date lol! But it's better late than never! And I bet having the TTC brain turned off is pretty lovely!!

sMurphey- welcome! I was in a similar boat as you. Very very very long cycles so TTC was not really easy. I pushed my doctor for a scan and I ended up finding a very large cyst on one of my ovaries. I had laparoscopic surgery done in June to remove it and do a dye test to check my tubes. They removed a polyp (that wasn't on my scan) from blocking my right tube and also found endometriosis that was cleaned out. The next cycle I was put on clomid and got a BFP (didn't stick unfortunately). I hope Clomid works well for you. Have you don't any scans or test on you?

 

[smurphy90]

tbfromlv - Yes, I've had several scans over the last year. I tend to get the typical PCOS strand of "pearls." I've never had any cysts though, and when eggs do reach a mature size, I ovulate on my own. Follicle growth is the biggest problem so I'm hoping that Clomid works well. My blood tests always indicate too many male hormones, but things like progesterone are always normal (so far.) We had a CD 3 blood draw yesterday and are scheduled for a CD 12 US to check growth.

I also have hypothyroidism, and began working with a specialist for that yesterday. I've been medicated for it since Aug '16 by my GP, but my RE wanted a specialist to see me to optimize our ttc chances and be sure my thyroid treatment is appropriate. The thyroid endo also wants to double check that I don't have Cushing's Syndrome. So... I feel I'm in good hands all around.

Just trying to stay positive and hope that I respond well to Clomid. It would be so great if it only took one round! Fingers crossed.

 

[tbfromlv]

Oh good! It does sound like you are in good hands! I hope it works for you!!

CT- didn't you have your scan today?? Can't wait to hear about it

 

[Dream143r]

Hi Dani! Welcome. Sorry to hear about your struggles. You've come to a great group though.

murphy - FX and good luck for you this cycle!

AFM - Pelvic and Thyroid US this afternoon. Lady said I have to go with a full bladder and drink 1 litre of water within the hour before my appointment. Hopefully I don't explode. heehee. I've been drinking a ton of water anyways recently it's not a big deal. I'm more concerned about my thyroid. I have a history minuscule cysts so my doctor just wants to check up on them.

 

[SunnyBe]

Welcome Smurphy and Dani! It seems that you're both on the path of getting that BFP soon.

Tb, wow that's a beautiful looking temp spike!

Ct, scan updates please!!

Dream, how's your diet going? Did you get your blood work results back yet?

AFM, we're preparing for Irma We're not planning on evacuating so we're really just hoping for the best. In other news, have any of you looked at your DH's swimmers under a microscope? It's actually really easy to do and it's so much fun to see millions of tiny creatures moving around. We're currently testing a couple of different parameters to see if it changes count (need a bigger microscope for morphology and stuff). Things like days of abstinence, CM interaction, percentage still moving after x hours etc. Will let you know if we find anything interesting as we tend to not care about TMI too much on this board lol.

 

[Dream143r]

Sunny - I totally fell off the diet wagon around O last cycle but I'm back on it now. lol I have a follow up appointment with my Dr. next Wednesday to go over my blood work and US results at the same time. I live about a 45 minute drive from her office so it's best to combine things.

What part of Florida do you live in? Miami?

I feel like there's no such thing as TMI when discussing TTC. lol

 

[SunnyBe]

Good luck with your scan today Dream! It sounds like you'll be getting a transabdominal pelvic ultra sound (full bladder). Since you're there anyway, maybe you can see if she can also do a transvaginal pelvic US as it provides a lot more detail.

We're on the west coast of the state which hopefully limits our exposure a bit. But still, the supermarkets were sold out of water, propane and lots of canned food days ago. It's been absolutely crazy.

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream I hope your scans go well! I would agree with sunny on trying to get the transvaginal ultrasound if you can. They can see more.

Sunny- how are you looking at it? Did you buy a microscope? Interesting! I am excited to hear the TMI lol!
Also I hope you guys are safe!! Those hurricanes are nothing to mess with.

On a side note, just because your chances are lower than you thought, doesn't mean it can't happen and your chart is still looking good!

 

[tbfromlv]

Dream? CT? Updates?

 

[AmberR]

Dream- I have had very light 3 day periods since coming off the pill a year ago. When I asked my midwife she did not seem concerned about it. I have heard that red raspberry leaf tea helps with uterus lining and health though.

CT- anxiously waiting to hear about you scan!!

Sunny- have been watching the news about hurricane Irma and hope you are staying safe! I heard that they are recommending evacuation for the whole state, is that right?

Tb- yay for crosshairs!!

Dani and Smurphy- welcome! We have a pretty great supportive group here so you should fit right in