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[HappyCpl]

Banana I hope you can get some answers tomorrow. Good luck with your appointment. I'm sorry you had a difficult time with your friends and seeing DH with the little one. It's hard for me to see my DH with little ones but its also so heart warming. I know he'll be such a good father. Try to keep positive thoughts hun. I'll be praying for ya.

Based on previous months, today should be OV day. CD16 and I tend to OV on the up side of a sharp downward spike. Cervix is soft and open this morning. Frustrated we didn't get the "big one" last night. But we'll try again tonight.

 

[IsaacRalph]

Good luck today banana thinking of you!
Hey happy looks like you've ovulated woo hoo, good luck to you too xx

 

[HappyCpl]

Thank you Isaac. How us the TWW treating you?

Good luck today banana

 

[banana07]

Hi girls. Thanks for the well wishes and whooo happy hope you got lots of bding in!

Were back from the fertility clinic. Doc is 100% certain I have not ov on any of the 7 cycles I showed himday 21bloods for which makes it most likely I haven't ov at all in the last 14 cycles and its all been a huge waste of time we never stood a chance.

He was really nice wish I had went sooner. His plan is.

Got bloods taken today both of us. Checking my amh levels etc. Dh had to get a blood test done before they can take a sperm analysis which is booked in for. This sperm analysis is different from the standard hospital one it Will have recommendations on it as in Will say this sperm is suitable for natural conception or iui, ivf or icsi so pretty much this sa Will totally determine our next step. If the analysis comes back good or ok he Will put of on tamoxifen instead of the clomid with scans and clones and a trigger shot at the right time possibly injectables too depends on my amh levels. He wants to do that between 3-6 cycles den we would look at iui and finally ivf but it Will all depend on dh sa results. He is booked in for 19th august if AF hasn't shown for me by then I Will go with him for a scan to see what's going on with me and get something to kick start it. Either way when we do confirm next step which Will most likely me on the medication and natural intercourse I need ascan on day 2 and day 9 possibly another depending on how the follies are so that's 4 trips that are 3hours long in the next month. Will be a lot plus taking the day off work each time but has to be done I suppose.
so I know I should be feeling happy that we are now Hz the right place talking to tin right people and doing something at Im so cross that between the gp and other consultant not between the two of them over the last year could tell me I wasn't ovulation and pretty much pissing against the wind. Really angry at them. It was so blatantly obvious to these guys

Anyway rant over! How is everyone else.

 

[IsaacRalph]

Hey banana I'm a bit confused as to how they feel you haven't ovulated at all over the last year or so? Evidence clearly suggests you have and most of uour charts are biphasic and your progesterone has showed high levels of progesterone especially the over 100 cycle! You've had ov symptoms too which has coincided with a temp rise positive opk's some months, ewcm and pains! If I were you and it's just a suggestion I would have few months off meds and chart to see what happens. Hopfully your amh will come back good so hopefully no rush to hurry things along. Glad your not rushing into the ivf as it maybe unnecessary but you should trust your body and see if you can ovulate in next few months. Hoping the dh sperm analysis goes well. Sorry if I sound forthright but you have clear evidence you have ovulated for some months. Yes you haven't this month but I think you've had a cyst or something but if I remember your periods were always quite regular give or take a few days. Usually in women who don't ovulate periods are few and far between. Good luck with everything though xx
Happy yeah fine here, got my family visiting so keeping my mind of it all. 6 dpo and no symptoms at all. O expect to get my period as usual. Oh well xx

 

[elt1013]

Hey banana I'm a bit confused as to how they feel you haven't ovulated at all over the last year or so? Evidence clearly suggests you have and most of uour charts are biphasic and your progesterone has showed high levels of progesterone especially the over 100 cycle! You've had ov symptoms too which has coincided with a temp rise positive opk's some months, ewcm and pains! If I were you and it's just a suggestion I would have few months off meds and chart to see what happens. Hopfully your amh will come back good so hopefully no rush to hurry things along. Glad your not rushing into the ivf as it maybe unnecessary but you should trust your body and see if you can ovulate in next few months. Hoping the dh sperm analysis goes well. Sorry if I sound forthright but you have clear evidence you have ovulated for some months. Yes you haven't this month but I think you've had a cyst or something but if I remember your periods were always quite regular give or take a few days. Usually in women who don't ovulate periods are few and far between. Good luck with everything though xx
Happy yeah fine here, got my family visiting so keeping my mind of it all. 6 dpo and no symptoms at all. O expect to get my period as usual. Oh well xx

I wondered the same thing banana...seems that you did ovulate some of the past cycles...why don't they think so?

 

[Hann12]

Hi Girls!

Have I Missed Runnergrls news? Hope shes okay!

Just had a read up, Issac its great that things are looking good and you have a plan in motion. Hopefully it will happen before ivf etc though

Banana - I have to say I wondered why they think you've not ovulated at all? I'm guessing there was other results that showed differently. Its good to have a plan in place though, thats the main thing! Hopefully now you are under consultant care it won't take long.

Happy - hope you are BD and catching that egg!

Elt - how are you doing? Time is going so fast!

Things are much better now, after 2 weeks of Henry waking up at night he's reverted to sleeping again so I am a happy mummy! Annabelles still rubbish at night but hey one out of two isn't bad! Started to exercise, joined a class run by exmilitary men and we do an hour of crazy exercises in the park three times a week. Determined to get back to pre pregnancy (and I mean before Annabelle) weight/body. I'm not actually too far off now, just toning needed!!
Also trying to think of ways to convince DH we should have a 3rd (if we can!). Makes me sad to think we won't have another baby. I can't believe Henry is 12 weeks and already losing his newborn/little baby looks. Yes he is 12 weeks and I want another lol but I will leave it a bigger gap this time - probably not for another 2 -3 years, if I'm able to!!

 

[HappyCpl]

Hann - I think it's great you want another. Give DH a year or two and it won't take much convincing.

Haven't heard much from runner lately. Hope all is well.

Isaac - sounds like you have some good distractions keeping you occupied.

Banana - I was in the same boat with you when my dr told me I probably wasnt ovulating. If I was it wasn't good strong eggs. I hope they get you straightened out and you have a BFP soon

Looks like I didn't OV after all. Ugh. I'm having lots of pelvic pressure and a "full" feeling. It's easing up some today so maybe with this next temp drop its the real deal. Lots of BD

 

[banana07]

Hey girls.

None of my 7 blood tests indicated ovulation except the two on 2nd and 3rd month of clomid but we put 2 and 2 together night before the consultant apt and realised they were the two months I used the natural progesterone cream I used clomid the month before and my bloods were 5 ( only found this out yesterday cause docs nurse gave me wrong results over phone grrrrr) and this month on clomid they were only 6. Previous months they were in in 20s he said it need to be 50 even tin doc said 40 and Im nearly sure hann said 30 ages ago. I've never really had much ewcm just I tiny bit every other month. In relation to the opk I don't trust them 1 bit not after the 3 positives over k week apart this month and them being positive on one test and negative on another with same urine. He said my body is prob gearing up to ov every month but the eggs aren't mature enough to pop out but there was prob just barely enough of a temp rise of give me crosshairs so then I would lake the progesterone cream which would give me a false day 21 test. I really do believe him he really sounded like he knew what he was talking about so much more den anyone else I have seen and I like the way his approach is not to crack a peanut with a sledge hammer. Ivf heard of other clinics in the asda that nearly have your cheque book out and you on the ivf table before they even as your name like.

 

[banana07]

Have to run think I smell something burning Will reply back to everyone after dinner

 

[Hann12]

That actually makes sense banana, the progesterone cream would alter the results. As for the numbers the month I got my BFP my progesterone (with cream) was 35, I am sure that a number of 15 or more shows ovulation but they need to see a number of 30+ to sustain a pregnancy. It sounds like these people know what they are talking about which is the main thing

 

[IsaacRalph]

Aww han I'm sure dh will agree tp having a 3rd when the time comes I'm sure you can butter him up! Really glad things seem to be settling now.
Banana still not convinced about the non ovulation theory but they are thr experts in getting people pregnantso hopefully it won't be too long before you get your bfp. What are your plans this month I see you got your af? Hope your ok!
Happy I think it looks like you've ovulated fx'd.
In other news my other best friend had a baby girl yesterday called her arily she was 6lb 1oz. That's both of my best friends who have had their babies now and they are both stopping at 2. Had a bit of an emotional day yesterday cuz of this and the fact family went home. It appears like the world has been against me and dh since we've been married last year and crap things keep happening and everyone o know is living the dream. 2 of my best friends have been lucky enough to have one of each children and we can't even get pregnant with a 2nd! On a proper downer atm and have more worry cuz of dh he has further tests on his plumbing on the 30th. Also got the birthday blues turned the dreaded 35 Friday gone!
Anyone have pms as usual don't think we hsve got lucky this month
Thinking anout runnergrl and mama!

 

[HappyCpl]

Happy belated birthday Isaac. I'm sorry you're having a hard time right now. This too shall pass. We all seem to have our moments. It's going to happen for you Hun. Just hold onto that thought. I know how you feel though. Feeling as though the world is against you having another child.

I hope mama and runner are doing well.

Banana, how are you doing?

Hann, hope the little ones are well.

Elt, how are you? Any news or updates?

 

[elt1013]

Hello ladies! Not much new going on here. I start my routine (every 2 weeks) scans at 28 weeks, then scans and non stress tests every week starting at 32 weeks on top of my every week Ob appts. I'm going to be one busy mama! And everyone at work is throwing me a baby shower next month, so lots going on lately.

I'm still reading all the time and keeping up with everyone, but just don't have time to reply all the time. I know some of you are having a rough time sometimes, but I'm glad you are getting the help you need to figure everything out.

 

[HappyCpl]

Well I heard from my doctors office today. They confirmed I do infact have PCOS and after my dr looked at my ultrasound what the tech thought was a cyst he said was a follicle. Go
Figure. Which means I missed my chance for the trigger shot. But I hope the 100mg Clomid was enough. If not, I go back for further testing and labs.

 

[IsaacRalph]

Nice to hear from you elt, wow you do sound like a busy bee! Have I missed something how come you have to have so many tests?
Happy well at least you have a treatable reason for not getting your bfp yet but sorry you have pcos! With a nudge in the right direction you soon get your dream bfp. As for me and dh we come under the unexplained category and it sucks! 12dpo and all symptoms that suggests my period is coming I have! Stopped counting how many months that is now!

 

[elt1013]

Nice to hear from you elt, wow you do sound like a busy bee! Have I missed something how come you have to have so many tests?
Happy well at least you have a treatable reason for not getting your bfp yet but sorry you have pcos! With a nudge in the right direction you soon get your dream bfp. As for me and dh we come under the unexplained category and it sucks! 12dpo and all symptoms that suggests my period is coming I have! Stopped counting how many months that is now!

Gestational diabetes, but I was diagnosed quite awhile back!

 

[HappyCpl]

I had a dream last night I went to the dr and found out I was pregnant. I was so disappointed to wake up and realize it was only a dream. Feeling bummed this morning...

 

[IsaacRalph]

Aww I hate those dreams I have one at least every month where I'm either pregnant or finding out I'm pregnant! They sure suck. How are you feeling happy I see your well into your tww? I'm coming to the end of mine and due on tomorrow or next day probably sat!
Elt its come back to me know hun you were diagnosed very early im pregnancy x

 

[HappyCpl]

I hope the witch doesn't show Isaac. I pray you get a BFP.

I am crampy and nauseous. My temps look good. Typically they drop some after a spike. If they stay up a few more days I may test. We'll see