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

pinkteapot

lilymay1 wrote: »

Pink - I think 6 months of the drugs seems to be the norm for 'unexplained infertility', so I'm not sure why my FS said 3. I have to go back and see her in April (that's after 3) so maybe she will decide what to do with me then.
But...PMA. First cycle of clomid and all that. Who knows, it might work

Good luck! So you've started taking it already? I'm guessing we'll get prescribed it at the appt in April.

Is it tablets or injections? And have you had any side effects? I'm nervous if it's a hormonal drug. I've never been able to take the pill because every different one I've tried has given me appalling mood swings.

time2deal

Sorry not caught up on posts, but thought I would drop by to say that new drugs started last night, and I feel 1000% better! Much more myself, and I realised I have smiled today for probably the first time in a week.

Saw another specialist today who was cautiously optimistic that I may be eligible for fertility saving surgery - rather than hysterectomy. Not confirmed yet, and he wants to do another 'examination under sedation' - ie another general - before he confirms it, but he said he was tending to think I would be eligible. I think I exhaled for the first time in a while once he said that. I know it's still a long way to go, but good to know it may be possible.

He also checked and said I was healing up well from the cone biopsy, and called it a 'small tumor'. Which also cheered me up!

lilymay1

pinkteapot wrote: »

Good luck! So you've started taking it already? I'm guessing we'll get prescribed it at the appt in April.

Is it tablets or injections? And have you had any side effects? I'm nervous if it's a hormonal drug. I've never been able to take the pill because every different one I've tried has given me appalling mood swings.

Yeah, started this this cycle. Annoyingly my December appointment with the FS was moved right at the last minute and it meant that I missed the right time for taking clomid in December. I was peeved!

Zero side effects although I do have quite a strong constitution and have never had issues with drugs (except with DD's birth but that's another story). Did an OPK this afternoon and there was quite a visible line....I'm only on CD5! Hoping that means it's already started to have an effect and I will ovulate around CD12/13/14. It's tablets...they come in 50mg doses and depending on whether you are prescribed 50mg, 100mg or 150mg per day dictates how many you take. Easy peasy.

And no, you won't be given clomid at the April appointment because you'll be pregnant by then

TD2 - Brilliant news!! It's amazing how emotive words can be. When someone talks about "smashing" into a car you always think it's worse than if someone says "bumped" for example. Glad your tumor is small and your consultant is positive. Very pleased your meds are making you feel good.:T:T

TTC40

time2deal wrote: »

Sorry not caught up on posts, but thought I would drop by to say that new drugs started last night, and I feel 1000% better! Much more myself, and I realised I have smiled today for probably the first time in a week.

Saw another specialist today who was cautiously optimistic that I may be eligible for fertility saving surgery - rather than hysterectomy. Not confirmed yet, and he wants to do another 'examination under sedation' - ie another general - before he confirms it, but he said he was tending to think I would be eligible. I think I exhaled for the first time in a while once he said that. I know it's still a long way to go, but good to know it may be possible.

He also checked and said I was healing up well from the cone biopsy, and called it a 'small tumor'. Which also cheered me up!

:j yay for good news!

AFM - today was 'two s--g Friday' in our house. This morning as preparation and tonight as ordered by FS ! Just chilling horizontally for the rest of the evening.

Let's have a relaxed 2ww and a run of BFPs at the end of January.

Whattodonow

Hello all, just caught up and wanted to say a big hello to the newbies, and give a big smile to time2deal regarding the small tumour (sounds a bit wierd!)

Nothing exciting happening here, just plodding on until our next appointment and being very tired from constant BDing!

...My Ov is late this month. I usually would have had it by now, and ive started drinking soya milk again, so worried this has caused it. Expecially after I googled it and found a BBC article saying even a small amount of soy in your system can 'burn' the sperm. eek! Not having any more soy!

Whattodonow

PS Lilymay I am following you with interest cause I'm right behind you. Blaze a trail for me will ya
xx

amyloofoo

time2deal wrote: »

Sorry not caught up on posts, but thought I would drop by to say that new drugs started last night, and I feel 1000% better! Much more myself, and I realised I have smiled today for probably the first time in a week.

Saw another specialist today who was cautiously optimistic that I may be eligible for fertility saving surgery - rather than hysterectomy. Not confirmed yet, and he wants to do another 'examination under sedation' - ie another general - before he confirms it, but he said he was tending to think I would be eligible. I think I exhaled for the first time in a while once he said that. I know it's still a long way to go, but good to know it may be possible.

He also checked and said I was healing up well from the cone biopsy, and called it a 'small tumor'. Which also cheered me up!

:T I'm so pleased for you t2d, I know you're being cautious (and I understand), but I just wanted to let you know we're all still thinking of you and sending lots of positive thoughts your way :grouphug: It sounds as though you're getting the best care and treatment possible

lilymay1

Whattodonow wrote: »

PS Lilymay I am following you with interest cause I'm right behind you. Blaze a trail for me will ya
xx

Doing my very best

mrshappy

Yay T2D for goodish news

claire, I saw the girls on TTC thread talking about the Babymakers programme and am planning to watch it when mrh is working tomorrow, my mum mentioned it tonight and said that my brother had watched it (his wife is expecting no2, but they know where I am with treatment) and he was quite surprised by how invasive it all is. I do want to watch it, but I'm a bit scared to TBH.

I have told my line manager what is going on and she is really supportive about time off etc, I'm hoping I have a wee bit more flexibility regarding appointment times as we are private though.

hope everyone is okay, I had loads more to say, but think I need to go to bed

bigzippy

PTP, the side effects I get from clomid are mainly that I'm a bit more weepy/emotional at ov time and get more headaches if I don't drink enough water.

Good news T2D how's the bleeding?