The Trials and Tribulations of Trying to Conceive when its just not happening (12m+)

Nicki

bigzippy wrote: »

Is it true you can use CBFM sticks with CB digi OPKs??

Yes. Or at least that's always worked for me. Have never tried it the other way round though.

:j for ov on CD14 Big Z. Off up the stairs with you

bigzippy

Nicki wrote: »

Yes. Or at least that's always worked for me. Have never tried it the other way round though.

:j for ov on CD14 Big Z. Off up the stairs with you

Thanks, I want to try now! Not enough to hope I get chance next cycle though

We dtd this morning, (and 8 times in the last 8 days, evenly spread ) so pressure is off somewhat but he is on a promise tonight and tomorrow he'd been a bit in the dumps about his mum today though, so I'm not pressuring him

How are you doing? Any news?

Nicki

I'm well thanks. I decided a few months ago to accept that our family was complete and abandon any further attempts to add to it, and although I am still adjusting to that, it was the right decision for us I think. Still read this thread though for news of my compadres. xx

TeamLowe

Can't remember if I said on the mc thread when you mentioned it Nicki but I'm glad you and DH are finding your peace with your decision, it must be a hard one to make and I want to thank you for all the help and advice you've given, even if it wasn't directed at me your knowledge has been invaluable.

Thanks BigZ, you give me hope that clomid will work for me and I'm luckier (cos I do think that's what all this comes down to-luck) than you in that my tubes were fine when checked so hopefully the lack of egg is what is stopping is. But yeah, was talking to DH earlier and worked out that in 15 months of trying I've ovulated around 5 times.
I have had a gtt and the result was 'fine' but that wasn't related to my taking metformin so it's not like they're keeping track of how it's affecting me and I don't want to take any pill for no reason x x

bigzippy

Nicki wrote: »

I'm well thanks. I decided a few months ago to accept that our family was complete and abandon any further attempts to add to it, and although I am still adjusting to that, it was the right decision for us I think. Still read this thread though for news of my compadres. xx

Must've been a difficult decision to come to, and a difficult period of adjustment. I hope you both/all find peace and happiness in the aftermath.

TL, that's what's getting to me right now, niggling at me - Luck. Cos, humanly speaking, we have everything in our favour this cycle, assuming the tubes are ok now, and yet we still only have -what? 25% chance? :cool: But, dh tells me off then cos it's 100% more chance than we've had for the last 2yrs!

TTC40

Hi Nicki. Good to know you are ok.

Well done on the activity BZ.

Hav a similar feeling that couldn't of done more activity on Clomid cycle 1. Hopefully the only one. Really good that key days have fallen on when we have been away in a lovely hotel.

Had a few drinks - which I know some people would avoid.

Managed to BD 5 times in 4 days - time for a rest now! I know some people do it most days anyway - not us!

tea_lover

Am just off for three days away in my old uni town, am really looking forward to it. Hopefully it will be a good chance to get some quality BDing done, it feels like such a chore for both of us atm.

vseviour

Everytime I come on here to write something I find BZ has said it so much more eloquently than I could manage! :beer: So I've been quiet, whilst agreeing with all the talk of rising hope.
Clomid cycle 1 has been a bit emotional for me, had a bit of a weep on Thursday with the nurse, and been a bit down because OPKs still showing no ovulation, but having read comments, I've decided not to worry about it. We've BD'd 6 for 6, but I agree with tea lover, it's getting to be a chore!!!
Interesting to read from WTDN, we've not told any of our families what's been going on, and tbh, the only people I talk to are my diary and two girls from work. Maybe that's gonna be my new year resolution.

time2deal wrote: »

Hi all,

DH has taken a small step forward and has at least got himself a little table for the laptop. As he spends a lot of the day with a hot laptop on his lap it's been suggested this could be (one) of the issues causing low sperm count. I'm hoping the FS gives him a clear plan and things to do, as he doesn't really listen to me!

Completely agree - my hubby is always on the computer and I nag and nag him everyday. Little things - 'have you taken your multivitamin?' ''Are you eating healthy?' and then he looks all sheepish. I had a quiet word with FS and asked her to emphase the changes he should be making. He tells me he wants this desperately too,, so why can't he take responsibility for himself?! I have enough to worry about!! :mad:

Hope Teamlowe is feeling better today and that everyone is doing ok. V x

bigzippy

Statistically speaking, there's 4 of us on clomid, so surely at least one of us is getting a bfp...right?

I didn't tell my parents etc til I found out about the tubes and needing surgery. Didn't think I could have surgery without telling them. Now they're praying for us...

Dunno about "eloquent" though, V! Most of what I come out with is pure drivel

Have fun while you're away Tea!

Another Peak, another BD. And Dh reckons I'm on a promise tonight... He was getting sore least night though, so we'll see

bigzippy

Dear Clomid,

Thanks so much for your participation in Operation Egg Pop. Your collaborative efforts with my ovaries, to the point of paracetamol necessity, was most appreciated - especially timed, as it was, over a weekend period. I'm sure you'll understand though when I tell you I'd rather not need to see you again. Let's go out on a high, yes?

Yours,

Far too hopeful.