Trying to concieve 12+M !!!

nottslass_2 · 23 September 2008 at 1:25PM

Hi Ladies,
Having been glued to the TTC thread for weeks,I can't help but notice (not trying to sound bitter) that all the BFP have come from people who have only been TTC for a few months (A truly genuine, big congratulations to you all)

Obviously there are completely differing issues for those of us who,in our heart of hearts,rather than the excitement that we may get our BFP,we've resigned ourselves to the fact that its more than likely going to be another BFN for us this month !!! (OMG,can you remember the days when BDing was fun ?)

Hope that I'm not 'treading on the toes' of the OP on the TTC thread,but I thought perhaps the "old timers" could have their own thread,as most of us have now got to the stage of tests and fertility treatment etc

What do you think ?

nottslass X

Js_Other_Half · 23 September 2008 at 1:55PM

I think that's probably not a bad idea - I generally only go onto that thread to comment on fertility tests and procedures for those who are at that stage.

I am lucky that I now have a DS - and having a baby WILL happen for most of us - even if it doesn't feel like it.

galvanizersbaby · 23 September 2008 at 1:56PM

I think you have a splendid idea here nottslass

I occasionally post on the original TTC thread and had noticed that it would be a good idea to have another thread started for old timers as you put it

Good luck and babydust to you all x

nottslass_2 · 23 September 2008 at 2:12PM

Js_Other_Half wrote: »

I think that's probably not a bad idea - I generally only go onto that thread to comment on fertility tests and procedures for those who are at that stage.

I am lucky that I now have a DS - and having a baby WILL happen for most of us - even if it doesn't feel like it.

Great, due to OH sperm count (and prob my age.lol) we've been referred to a fertility clinic with a view to having ICSI (self funded.gulp !) and it would be great to have the knowledge of others who have been or are going through the same thing.

Like you I'm lucky,I have DS1 who's 22 and DS2 who is 6, but as you probably understand it doesn't make it any easier when you keep getting a BFN !!! Hopefully we'll be getting a few BFP on this thread before long too.

patchwork_cat · 23 September 2008 at 2:35PM

What is a BFP and BFN?

nottslass_2 · 23 September 2008 at 2:39PM

Pregnancy test results.

BFN = Big fat Negative

BFP = Big fat positive !!!! ( what all of TTC are praying for !!!)

feelinggood_2 · 23 September 2008 at 2:40PM

patchwork_cat wrote: »

What is a BFP and BFN?

There is a good list here:
http://pregnancyandbaby.com/pregnancy/baby/TTC-ABCs--Preconception-acronyms-1135.htm

BFP - Big Fat Positive
BFN - Big Fat Negative
BD - Baby Dance (sex!)

I've been TTC on and off for 3 years, and pretty much given up now. Missed my last period, got hopes up, but was negative. Still no period two months later, very odd!

Only test I had was to check I was ovulating, about 18 months ago. Next step is OH tests, but he isn't keen.

patchwork_cat · 23 September 2008 at 2:48PM

feelinggood - how many pregnancy tests have you done? Perhaps it is time to do some more if no period for 3 months. HAd a BFP when I didn't want one and quite a few BFN's when I didn't want, too! OHHH 2,001 I am now fantastically fervent!!

feelinggood_2 · 23 September 2008 at 2:51PM

patchwork_cat wrote: »

feelinggood - how many pregnancy tests have you done? Perhaps it is time to do some more if no period for 3 months. HAd a BFP when I didn't want one and quite a few BFN's when I didn't want, too!

I did one when I was a couple of days late, and one when I was almost about 3 weeks late. I don't have any other symptoms, and to be honest, its easier to deal with no result than another BFN

(despite it being the worst possible time for a BFP, it'd still make me so happy)

patchwork_cat · 23 September 2008 at 2:54PM

Seriously if you haven't had a period for 3 months go to the Dr. You never know it might be good news - not everyone has any symptoms. How many people do you know who have never realised they are pregnant. I can think of 2 of the top of my head.

sarah_smurf · 23 September 2008 at 3:29PM

I'd go to the doctors to. I know someone who was still having periods and hardly even had a bump so much so that she thought she'd just put it down to putting on a bit of weight.