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

Runnerduck

bigzippy wrote: »

Forgot to say, Runner, will the very best for this cycle! How are you feeling?

thanks i'm in quite a bit of pain today, as i have high ovarys due to scar tissue and they had huge problems getting the eggs, only got 4 despite there being more on the scan, there were 2 pushing on my stomach to get my ovarys down at one point, so i feel like i was the loser in a boxing match today anyway, trying to look on the bright side


How are you coping BZ ?

Primmer

Runnerduck - get plenty of rest, I found egg collection painful after. Really hope this cycle of treatment works for you.

jujugaboo

tea_lover wrote: »

runnerduck - thank you so much for that info, it was really helpful. Best of luck for the rest of the IMSI.
juju - thanks for the offer to pick your brains too. Hope everything's going ok for you and you're progressing well.

I might well be pestering both of you later for details lol.

Anytime, I'm here for you all. x

Derby2

Hi girls,

Can you do me a favour and tell Hope to bog off for a couple of days? Every month I try to avoid it, but right up until the witch comes, I still get it! I'm on CD 28, 14 dpo which is the longest I've managed so far. I've been getting slight cramps for a few days and (.)(.) are still sore which is unusual. So I've been convincing myself the miracle has happened...until I remembered I've been taking B-Complex which should lengthen my luteal! Silly me!

It's that time of the month where all rationalisation and common sense goes out the window. If it weren't such a [EMAIL="!!!!py"]!!!!py[/EMAIL] situation, I'd be laughing at myself for being such a plonker!

Runnerduck: thanks for the info...it's useful to know how many scans to expect. I may have a choice in the near future of where to work, and although one place may be better for my career, it would make scans a lot more difficult. I think I'm going to give it my all, so I'll have to prioritise baby over career for now! I hope you've managed to relax and look after yourself; fingers crossed for you! I never realised it could be that physical!

JuJu-I might press you for info closer to the time if that's ok?:o

BZ & TTC40: I think I'll be a day behind you two.

I hope you are all doing as ok as can be. The good news is it's Friday :j

pinkteapot

Feeling blue. Posted a while back as we had our first ever NHS FS appointment on 8th November. They told me second appointment would be 6-8 weeks then got a letter saying 28th March 2013.

Got a new letter saying sorry but they had to cancel that, new appointment 11th April 2013.

Five months from first (just medical history) to second appointment. I hate to criticise the NHS because it's a wonderful organisation, but I'm feeling pretty upset.

Derby2

Pinkteapot: That's a bit rubbish. Is there any chance you can get on a waiting list for a cancellation? Would they mind if you called once a week just to check? They cancelled a couple of mine too and it just sucks.

bigzippy

Runnerduck wrote: »

thanks i'm in quite a bit of pain today, as i have high ovarys due to scar tissue and they had huge problems getting the eggs, only got 4 despite there being more on the scan, there were 2 pushing on my stomach to get my ovarys down at one point, so i feel like i was the loser in a boxing match today anyway, trying to look on the bright side

Ouch! sounds...physical! Hopefuly it all settles down soon. When's the transfer due, all being well? Is the plan for fresh or frozen transfer?

How are you coping BZ ?

With plentiful hot water bottles, ibuprofen and tranexamic acid on hand for when it gets gross. It's a bit cruel, cos I seem to be hypersensitive to progesterone now, so I spend all 2ww feeling sick, then the cramps etc make me feel sick too. Stupid body :cool: I managed to work my way through a box of (£1.50 at Morri's :money:) of All Gold and a KFC tea last night though, just for good measure What diet?

pinkteapot wrote: »

Feeling blue. Posted a while back as we had our first ever NHS FS appointment on 8th November. They told me second appointment would be 6-8 weeks then got a letter saying 28th March 2013.

Got a new letter saying sorry but they had to cancel that, new appointment 11th April 2013.

Five months from first (just medical history) to second appointment. I hate to criticise the NHS because it's a wonderful organisation, but I'm feeling pretty upset.

Derby2 wrote: »

Pinkteapot: That's a bit rubbish. Is there any chance you can get on a waiting list for a cancellation? Would they mind if you called once a week just to check? They cancelled a couple of mine too and it just sucks.

I would be hassling them too. Ask to speak to your specialist's secretary, and tell them what you were expecting, and how long you're actually going to be waiting with that appointment time. Ask if something went wrong/wires got crossed. Start off calm and confused, and if you're anything like me, you'll be emotional and teary by the end of your conversation! With any luck you'll have a nice sympathetic one though, and they'll try and sort you out.

Good luck

Runnerduck

"With plentiful hot water bottles, ibuprofen and tranexamic acid on hand for when it gets gross. It's a bit cruel, cos I seem to be hypersensitive to progesterone now, so I spend all 2ww feeling sick, then the cramps etc make me feel sick too. Stupid body :cool: I managed to work my way through a box of (£1.50 at Morri's :money:) of All Gold and a KFC tea last night though, just for good measure What diet? "Quote




sounds horrible BZ, is the tranexamic acid ok to take while ttc as i used to take melformic acid (not sure if spellings correct )but was advised to stop while ttc, which was a pain as it sure made life easier.

I had a phonecall this morning 3 have fertilized and the 4th is in the proces so he hasn't given up on that one yet too, and we are provisionally booked in for sunday morning but he is going to ring us before 9am when he checks them, he likes to go to blasto but as we have only got 3 or 4 he probably wont risk it

Runnerduck

pinkteapot wrote: »

Feeling blue. Posted a while back as we had our first ever NHS FS appointment on 8th November. They told me second appointment would be 6-8 weeks then got a letter saying 28th March 2013.

Got a new letter saying sorry but they had to cancel that, new appointment 11th April 2013.

Five months from first (just medical history) to second appointment. I hate to criticise the NHS because it's a wonderful organisation, but I'm feeling pretty upset.

pinkteapot, i dont blame you, that sounds a really unfair wait, i would ring them and explain that you are really upset by the wait and would be willing to go in at short notice for a cancellation.

bigzippy

Runnerduck wrote: »

With plentiful hot water bottles, ibuprofen and tranexamic acid on hand for when it gets gross. It's a bit cruel, cos I seem to be hypersensitive to progesterone now, so I spend all 2ww feeling sick, then the cramps etc make me feel sick too. Stupid body :cool: I managed to work my way through a box of (£1.50 at Morri's :money:) of All Gold and a KFC tea last night though, just for good measure What diet?

sounds horrible BZ, is the tranexamic acid ok to take while ttc as i used to take melformic acid (not sure if spellings correct )but was advised to stop while ttc, which was a pain as it sure made life easier.

Well, yes in theory. FS (but the junior I didn't like, rather than the one I trust) had said to have it, and that it was ok while TTC - so I spoke to my GP and he prescribed it (without concerns raised). I mentioned it infront of "real" FS too, and she didn't pull me on it either...?

I had previously asked about mefanemic(sp?) acid, and they said no to that one. I also have buscopan (a smooth muscle relaxant) for the cramps and spasms, if I need it. But I kind of think their an essential part of the 'clear out' - so I try not to take it unless I'm really struggling...:cool:

I don't really like taking it (not least cos it continues on the nausea-inducing theme!) while TTC, but I think it's a bit of a catch 22. If I don't take it I risk endless bleeding and my cycle c0cking about again....which isn't good for TTC either. :cool: So, I tend to wait until it gets messy/large clots, and only take it for as long as I think I can get away with...

I had a phonecall this morning 3 have fertilized and the 4th is in the proces so he hasn't given up on that one yet too, and we are provisionally booked in for sunday morning but he is going to ring us before 9am when he checks them, he likes to go to blasto but as we have only got 3 or 4 he probably wont risk it

I've heard good things about not waiting for blasto. Folk often have less expectation when they don't have blastos, but I've seen success stories with less than blasts Fingers crossed for you, mate