WTT with a view to TTC in Sept/Oct/Nov - looking for a TTC buddy!

[almosthere]

he does i called him at work although I prob should have waited...he sees my cry about not being pregnant so often, that I think he may now want to put the blame on himself but I told him it is out of our control....the FS was called today, they said they will send me packets in the mail about IVF and one other method...his sperm count was 11mil instead of 20/30 mil and his mobility was 15 instead of the normal 30....

 

[Jembug]

Oh almost I'm so sorry for you both. I'm not sure what I can say as I don't kno anything about these situations.
I hope your OH is ok, and you can get through this together and there is always a chance thing will happen naturally!

My friend was trying for 3 and a half years and was litrally about to go through IVF when she fell pregnant naturally.

Sending you lots of hugs, stay strong xxxxxxx

 

[Soniamillie01]

Remember, I know it is easy to say but it only takes 1 lucky swimmer to get through, that one will make it very soon. X

 

[almosthere]

thanks ladies...I am trying to stay strong even though from what I have learned....to get preg naturally our chances are now cut in half...then there is my still irregular periods...on a bright note...off to get my hair cut!! =)

 

[mazndave]

Almost honey, sorry to hear that the results weren't good. I know it must feel like the most awful news, but at least now you have some answers and can start moving forward, you will be able to get any extra help you need and it WILL happen.

My workmate tried for over 3 years before finding out that she couldn't conceive naturally, she fell pregnant on her first round of IVF and is now due in 5 weeks. Never give up hope, he seems to have reduced fertility rather than none at all, so with my (admittedly limited!) knowledge, I can't see any reason why you won't get to have your little bubba!! We're all rooting for you

Hope everyone else is really well? xx

 

[Emz1982_in_uk]

Sorry to hear this news Almost. At least you are finally getting answers which means you will get help if you need it x x

 

[PreshFest]

So sorry Almost! Glad you have answers, though. I have two friends that are currently pregnant from IVF right now (one with twins!) and two more that are doing IVF next month. It will still happen for you guys!! IVF is a wonderful thing!

And I know you're going to hear these stories all over the place now, but another friend of mine had IVF set up for January a few years ago and ended up getting pregnant on her own the month before. And her hubs was the one with the issue.....so it CAN happen. Stay strong and don't give up! I do feel bad for your hubby, though. I'm sure this is really hard on him.

 

[almosthere]

thanks ladies-so many appointments to be made, it is pretty overwhelming! And lots of faxing over medical information/results from us both to specialists so they can view and take them into account before setting up a plan...

I agree DH is now more stressed/upset than ever, and I am hoping he can talk to me when he needs to. He is the kind of guy who only hints his emotions and has trouble talking about them-I think he thinks he needs to be all tough and keep them inside but I think he needs to just let them all out!! haha

anywho-we are off to a mini vaca meeting up with my parents and sister-have to avoid the hot tub since DH is going to have another sperm analysis done-but we have been avoiding hot tubs anyways during ttc... hope all are well will be back on here Monday

 

[Elz]

Sorry to hear that Almost, but hopefully you can start getting answers. I strongly believe that you'll conceive naturally though! Good luck x

 

[PreshFest]

How are you holding up, Almost? I hope you and hubs are doing ok....

 

[almosthere]

I am okay, just trying to not think the worst...DH got the day off to see the FS with me next tuesday so that means a lot to me, very happy we can go asap....that was the soonest they could get us in-they are a very busy office! We would have had to wait til mid august if DH's work said no to him taking the day off. So anywho, off to the FS next tues, but this friday dh has his annual physical then off to the urologist for male fertility testing. We are winging his next sperm analysis...think of doing it next tuesday before seeing the FS since it is in the same area, but not sure....if I get pos opks around then, we dont want to be restricted with sex to ttc...our 5th year wed. anniversary is coming up...af is due right before, or the day after...fx this is our lucky cycle!!!

 

[miss malteser]

It sounds like things are moving pretty fast for you Almost. In the UK I´m sure you´d have to wait months for all that testing to be done!

I´m now 32 weeks and up to now have been pretty calm about the actual going into labour part of pregnancy. I thought I would be far more nervous but I´ve been so calm that I haven´t even got my bag prepared yet (much to my MILs annoyance!) UNTIL TODAY! I´ve recently finished my antenatal classes and realised that the only pain relief we have been told about is the epidural. I just assumed that other forms of pain relief would be available but after doing some research on the internet it looks like we don´t even have gas and air available to us over here! It seems to be an epidural or nothing!! I am suddenly terrified!! I was hoping not to have an epidural but the thought of no other pain relief at all is pretty scary.

Do any of you other pregnant ladies write on threads dedicated to other mums to be due in the same month as you? I did often look at a Sept mums thread but didn´t post very often as there was one girl who drove me crazy who, according to her posts, seemed to have a life similar to a particularly unrealistic episode of a soap opera. She has had every problem known to man during her pregnancy, her son was recently almost kidnapped, she randomly discovered that she had a pulmonary embolism a few weeks back, her GT tests lasted 24 hours instead of a couple of hours like everyone else....just completey unbelievable half of the time but the majority of us just ended up ignoring her although it was very clear that she was driving everyone mad with her made up daily tales of woe. Anyway, it got to be too much for one girl who wrote an awful post full of abuse to this particular girl and told her to jump of a cliff!! Needless to say the thread has been closed. I´m so glad you girls are all sane as this is the only thread I ever read now!

 

[Jembug]

Hi Almost so glad things are on the move. Keep posting here because I can't wait to reas that your pregnant

So is there no September group at all, i did giggle. I post on there rarely, there is so Manu of us you kind of get forgotten!
And I loved my last Feb 2011 group. And this one of course!

No pain relief, eeek. Where do you live?
I had gas and air and if I'm honest it didn't help. It was just something to focus my attention on. I found walking around in circles, imagining my baby helped millions. With my first I just laid on the bed but I found walking about for as long ad I could helped.

Apart from your oh's hand could you not get something to squeeze? Just something to do whilst your getting through the contraction?

I had a spinal with my first, was being prepared for a c section and I had forceps delivery. I must say I was just amazed with myself giving birth the second time on gas and air, because I had no choice first time. I'm aiming for gas and air for this one.

My scan is next Thursday, really hope all is ok?

Hope your all doing well, xxx

 

[PreshFest]

Miss M, try not to stress about the birth too much! I had my DD with no pain relief whatsoever and it was totally fine. There was never even a point where I wish I had and epi or gas/air. So you never know how you're body will handle it! My best advice is to just surrender to it and let your body do it's thing. If you fight it, it's hurts more, so just relax and let your body do what it knows how to do!

 

[Soniamillie01]

No pain relief, where are you miss m?

I post on the January jelly beans board, all the ladies are lovely but we did have one lady early on that turns out she was lying about being pregnant and posting other peoples scan pics etc

 

[Jembug]

Maybe I should check our the January mummies, my midwife said 28th Jan? X

 

[mazndave]

I'm glad that you're getting to see someone so quickly Almost, it must be awful to have to wait a long time. Fingers crossed that you're one of the ones that fall naturally before any treatment startsthough - would be an amazing wedding anniversary gift for you and your husband! You seem a very strong person though, and I have no doubt in my mind that you WILL be having your little bubba soon however it happens.

MissM, not long left for you at all!! I wouldn't like the sound of no pain relief either! As a first timer it's very daunting isn't it, not knowing how bad it will actually be. I want to avoid an epidural as far as possible, but will be willing to use other things available and would definitely want gas and air!!

How's it going on the name front? Have you decided on Emma or still trying to choose?

Jem, good luck for your scan next week, time seems to be passing very quickly for everyone. Can't believe your 15 weeks tomorrow Sonia, do you feel like it's sped up a bit or do you feel like it's dragging? Not far of halfway there, and you'll be able to find out what you're having in a week if you wanted too!! I know Sadie (Miss Broody) is due on Sunday, which is mad, and without going and looking back at her ticker, Emz must be about ready too!

As for me, can't believe I'm less than 9 weeks away from being classed full term! I'm working up to 37 weeks, so after this one I only have 8 weeks left. Wow, can't wait to finish!! Ihave my GTT to contend with on Thursday though, urgh not looking forward to that one!

We've almost got our nursery finished too, just waiting for furniture coming on Friday, needsome curtains, and then it's just the finishing touches to make it look 'cosy'. Some of you might have seen my pics on facebook, but here's a link if you fancy a quick nosy!

https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/1087007-nursery-almost-finished.html

xxx

 

[Soniamillie01]

I cannot believe it either, in 5 weeks I'll be half way and that is scary!
I seemed to go quick but has now slowed but think that is because it seems so long till be 20 week scan - aug 22! We will be finding out but do tempted to have a private scan to find out, I'm inpatient!

Love your nursery!

Jem - definitely come join us, it's in discussions I think called January Jelly beans! Warning : the thread moves fast! Be lovely to see you there x

 

[Jembug]

Agh maz it looks amazing! Love that unit, is it from ikea? Love it all.
This baby will get Demi's room and my girls will share. Demi's room freshly decorated with zoo animals and matching curtains, etc. I will miss not have a room to decorate... Unless we win the lotto and we can up grade our three bed house?

What is GTT?
How are you feeling Sonia? Your pregnancy has defo sped up for me!

Presh I felt my second baby at 14 weeks... But I was on holiday, laying down resting, so no distractions.
Hope your little girls is better now xxx

 

[Soniamillie01]

I'm ok, although struggling with the constant tiredness and on off sickness which is back. Waiting for this glorious second trimester to arrive. I feel so bad as earlier I thought To myself not sure for how much longer I can do with feeling like this.

GTT is the glucose tolerance test