TTC for 6+ months? *20 bfp's and counting!*

[cntrygrl]

Lol, That's what I'm checking. I'm looking over the side effects and everything. I hope I don't get really cranky or anything on them.

 

[luna_19]

good luck with the testing ladies

 

[Katikins612]

Hey girls,

Luna and operations - Sorry to hear af arrived. I really hope you girls get lucky soon!

Hope and country girl - good luck with the HSG. I also ovulate on my own and this cycle my RE put me on 50mgof clomid from cd 5-7. Not exactly sure why..likely just to up our chances. We also opted to do a self monitored IUI along with the meds. Btw..I had no bad side affects with clomid. Only a slight headache one morning and some pretty vivid dreams. Otherwise, my mood was great. Also, take the meds at night. Lots of luck!

Sandoval - today is the 1st. I hope your appointment with the fertility specialist goes well.

I hope all is well with everyone else. AFM, tomorrow am is my IUI. I'm very excited and really hoping it does the trick. Will keep everyone posted.

 

[HopeforFuture]

best of luck with the IUI Katikins!

Countrygirl - are you in the same situation as me then? Feel fine, able to O independently, DH's SA all good? So no logical reason for difficulty TTC? xx

 

[cntrygrl]

Same exact boat, Hope! It's frustrating when there's no answers as to why!

 

[OperationBbyO]

10 dpo. BBT is higher than it's ever been at this point. Femara + progesterone is the answer to my LP problems.

 

[onebumpplease]

So much going on ladies.

Good luck with the IUI Katikins, willing it to work

 

[sandoval_star]

Hi girls, agree with onebump - so much going on in here these days!!
Dh and I had our consultation apt on Monday and the doctor believes dh may have the onset of testicular failure - eek! However he said my test results looked good and icsi should work for us. He also recommended dh freezes some sperm which we can use in the future should he be correct about the testicular failure. (If he is correct, dh will then have to go onto testosterone replacement). We have our consents apt tmr to sign all the paperwork and we start treatment on... MONDAY!! So excited yet nervous too. I'm not clued up on the timescales for different parts of the treatment but will find out tmr and let you know.

Katikins - was thinking about you today. How did the iui go? Fingers crossed x

Operation - sounding good! Hopefully this is it! x

 

[onebumpplease]

Hi girls, agree with onebump - so much going on in here these days!!
Dh and I had our consultation apt on Monday and the doctor believes dh may have the onset of testicular failure - eek! However he said my test results looked good and icsi should work for us. He also recommended dh freezes some sperm which we can use in the future should he be correct about the testicular failure. (If he is correct, dh will then have to go onto testosterone replacement). We have our consents apt tmr to sign all the paperwork and we start treatment on... MONDAY!! So excited yet nervous too. I'm not clued up on the timescales for different parts of the treatment but will find out tmr and let you know.

Katikins - was thinking about you today. How did the iui go? Fingers crossed x

Operation - sounding good! Hopefully this is it! x

Sandoval. That all so sounds promising. Although it isn't the best news, it's great that you are catching it if that is the case about testicular failure then there is still promise. It's such a shame that you had to wait from the original results in May to now but it seems to be still in time. How's OH bearing up to the news?

 

[sandoval_star]

He took it quite badly but he is so optimistic about the IVF, which the doctor says we have a great chance of success with (in fact, when we asked if we might struggle with it due to dh's condition he started laughing and said, absolutely not). It's annoying how long the NHS take though - waiting time for IVF in my area is currently 2 years; there's a chance dh may not have any sperm by then if the doctor is right! We are definitely fortunate to be able to do it privately and start so soon

 

[onebumpplease]

He took it quite badly but he is so optimistic about the IVF, which the doctor says we have a great chance of success with (in fact, when we asked if we might struggle with it due to dh's condition he started laughing and said, absolutely not). It's annoying how long the NHS take though - waiting time for IVF in my area is currently 2 years; there's a chance dh may not have any sperm by then if the doctor is right! We are definitely fortunate to be able to do it privately and start so soon

This is it, it won't take too long now. Hopefully this time next year, your baby will be crying and you'll be smiling thinking how hard things were this time last year

 

[sandoval_star]

I really hope so! We are both feeling so positive about it x

 

[OperationBbyO]

This may be a TMI question, but how does one diagnose testicular failure?

 

[luna_19]

Sandoval great news you're starting ivf, I can't wait to see your bfp

Wow operation look at that chart! Are you going to test or just wait it out?

 

[Katikins612]

Hi ladies,

Sandoval - it must feel so good to finally have some answers (and solutions!). Although its not an easy way out, at least you have promising options. Please keep us posted on your IVF cycle. I'm very interested in hearing about all the details. Lots of luck and baby dust!

Operation - that is some good news. Hopefully you get some even better news soon!

AFM, I had my IUI yesterday. It went well and only took a few minutes. I had no discomfort during the procedure, only some light cramping afterwards. DH's SA was ok. His count was great, but there was lower than average motility. I'm also going back for a progesterone test next week. Pregnancy test is on the 16th. These next few weeks are going to drag!

How is everyone else?

 

[sandoval_star]

Operation - I don't believe any question is tmi!! The doctor said because his count is so low and he is still young and there are no obvious reasons for low numbers such as injury or a varicose vein, it usually signals a progressive failure of the testicles. He said testosterone is prescribed to men with this condition however this completely shuts off the signal from the brain to make sperm so they only do this when there are no sperm left anyway. The doctor said lack of testosterone will make dh very lethargic and he will lose any libido so over the next few years he will have to do this. This is why we are freezing some sperm so we could potentially have more children if the current cycle(s) work. The doctor has did further blood tests to confirm the failure but these take a while to come back; this is important because failure of the testicles can lead to cardiovascular difficulties and other problems if left untreated. Quite scary but dh is surprisingly ok about it all. I think it's because we have the current IVF cycle to look forward to, he's not thinking about it. He did say to me though, "you must be feeling, what have I got myself into marrying someone like this". Poor soul, I just laughed it off and told him I'd rather have no children with him than children with someone else.

Thanks Luna and Katikins, I'll keep you updated on my cycle. Appointment is at 1pm and I can't wait!
That's so exciting about the IUI Katikins, just look at snowflakes - this will be you!!

 

[cntrygrl]

So happy to see so much positiveness in moving foward with everyone. I'm so glad we are all finally getting some answers and have proper plans of action in motion. Can't wait to see some more BFP's on this thread!

 

[sandoval_star]

Dh and I had our apt today and have signed all the forms and are ready to go! I have been given norethisterone to take for 8 days starting Sunday, then when I stop I will have a bleed. This is for the clinic to control my cycle. Then after this I start my daily injections, I can't believe it's happening so fast now! Dh also provided a sperm sample today to be frozen for future use in case he has none left in a few years. The clinic phoned this afternoon to say they analysed it and found there to be some really good motile sperm (just not in high numbers) which should be great for ICSI. Dh was so happy as he was worried his sperm would not be up to much as the numbers are so low. He was so relieved after the call and is now really excited to get started.

Katikins, how you feeling?
How's everyone else? x

 

[new wifey 83]

best of luck everyone! xx

 

[Katikins612]

Sandoval, that is some exciting news! I can't believe your already starting your first IVF cycle. I like docs that waste no time. Your dh must feel some relief to know the swimmers that are there are of good quality. Are you anticipating any side affects from the first dose of meds? I think knowing of what is to come makes it a little easier. Again, so so happy for you.

AFM, I'm feeling really bloated today. Apparently this is normal...from the meds and what not. I'll just have to make sure I am not retaining any fluid...as that may be a sigh of OHSS. I go back for a progesterone test Tuesday. Hoping that shows some decent numbers. I wish I could skip over the next week and test!