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

bigzippy

Awwwww thanks t2d, that means a lot, considering everything you have going on

I had vaguely wondered if you'd use some kind of cycle stopping medication, so you didn't have to worry about inconvenient af's....

The hope is hard, you're right :cool:

My (.)(.) seem darker to both of us, and really sore un restrained. I know all this ss' ing isn't helping but I can't help it

I read reviews about the ic's I was using, how they weren't as sensitive/accurate/useful as they purport. I've bought some superdrug ones today - they're pretty much my last shot I'll be testing in the morning :cool:

amyloofoo

*delurk*

I know it's stupid-o-clock and I shouldn't really be on this thread, but I just wanted to say good luck to you BZ, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed, updating the thread repeatedly and hoping you test before I go to work Although if you're right then we're all going to be second guessing our ICs and SSing :rotfl:

MrsH, I reeeeally hope your TLP/BFP is a sticky... I can't imagine how frustrating and nerve-wracking it must be to have to wait. *counts on fingers* Will it be 10 days on Monday? Good luck for your testing, will be thinking of you over the weekend and sending all the positive vibes I can muster from work.

T2D, I also thought they'd have given you something to stop you having regular cycles... it must feel so strange to experience something so normal given the circumstances. I hope you're feeling okay and :grouphug: it's amazing that you're still around and being so positive / supportive of everyone - you're a very special lady.

mrshappy

Good morning-yay we have snow in Glasgow this morning.

I am taking a step back from testing and will wait until Monday (home bargains do a 3 pack if IC's for 79p) This is all far too stressful.

Amy-didn't realise you lurked on here-home things at home have calmed down and hubby has stopped being annoying. I totally get you on them smoking-I stopped when we realised we would need to pay for our treatment and he carried on ignoring my requests to not smoke in the house :mad: He is now saying that he is back on the patches and is stopping, we will see. As well as NRT (I used the lozenges-they are brilliant) I had an app on my phone which shows how much I have saved since stopping and I found that a great incentive (£1400 so far)

T2D, hope you are okay

BZ-you're not out yet, I have my fingers crossed for you

TTC40-hope you are okay, dealing with bereavement and OH's is hard work.

time to get ready for work I suppose Hope everyone has a good day

bigzippy

Thanks amy& mrsh I can relate, re the smoking hubbies, it's frustrating! :mad: Mine has given up though, about 2.5yrs ago & I'm very happy about that!! His dad (chain smoker) died of lung cancer too, when he was only in his late 40s, so dh had no excuse, iyswim? I was a social smoker in a past life but love that none of our clothes etc smell of fags anymore *shudder* I don't know how you cope with it in your house Mrsh :cool:

Afm: BFN

I have no idea what's going on :huh::(

This cycle's already longer than the last 2.

I give up. I can't do this rollercoaster anymore.

Whattodonow

Hugs bz. Still in with a chance though.

Anyone know who the person is thanking Martin for her baby in his email?

bigzippy

Whattodonow wrote: »

Hugs bz. Still in with a chance though.

Anyone know who the person is thanking Martin for her baby in his email?

I wondered if it was bezzyk...?

Thanks. My ibs has flared up though now, which is usually a sure sign af's on route :cool: I've given up hope of it happening naturally at all this cycle

becca0417

Hi ladies
Just a quick q - DHs SA was never done by the hospital (much to my rage). We have our FS appt on Fri - should we still go? Can' get hold of them

time2deal

I've responded about private SA's on the other thread Becca, but re the appointment, is this your first one? Is it with the NHS?

I'd go. My first FS I went alone, and didn't have SA results. They will do the internal scan, ask you lots of questions - and basically get the ball rolling. It's definitely worth going.

time2deal

hugs BZ.

I never thought to ask for something to stop AF. I'm hoping ov stays away a bit as my LP is a pretty reliable 14 days, and it would be good if it didn't arrive when I was in hospital. I'm in hospital on Monday week - until Saturday... so if ov can hold off until saturday this week that would be good.

But god knows what it will be like next time. Last week was very odd - lots of blood, but then it just suddenly stopped. I think the smaller cervical operation in December has already changed things, but I'm also on blood thinners so it could be that.

Anyway, not a lot I can do now.

Ov is a pain in the neck, as I have found today and yesterday really hard emotionallly. I'm back to crying on buses! I thought I was past that... just suddenly feeling so sad, and lonely, and like nothing good will ever happen. I hate this, and i think I hate people trying to artificially cheer me up. I've got two people around tonight, and I have to be cheery strong cancer chick, when I just want to have a [STRIKE]bottle[/STRIKE] glass of red wine and chocolate [STRIKE]and a cry[/STRIKE] in bed.

bigzippy

I can understand that, to some extent at least. Being strong cancer chick is great, but sometimes you've got to let out the ouch.

Sometimes I feel like I have to "cope" and "deal" with being permanently ill and in pain, and smile and be sympathetic when someone complains about having an hour less sleep and being "knackered" (they should try chronic fatigue) or their feet are "killing" after shopping all day and dancing all night (I'm in pain just standing up, never mind the rest). Most of the time I don't think like that though, and I am sympathetic etc, but just sometimes I want to tell it like it is/can be for me, or just take myself off to curl up with something tasty and not offend anyone! I'm much better at saying "no" now and not caring quite so much what people might think about me doing something/nothing.

They potentially could give you progesterone/norithisterone to delay bleeding? I don't know if any of the af-stay-away drugs would mess with anything they're doing, but I doubt it? Worth an ask?

Hope the stupid hormones leave you in peace now


Becca, definitely go. If they're messing you about with the SA then the best person to set them straight is the FS. I wondered whether I should bother going to my appointment last year cos they hadn't done my hsg, but in the end my fs put her foot up their jacksy and it got done quicker that way. Plus there's usually ample time for the SA to get done while you're having other tests and investigations between appointments.


I've just started spotting now :cool: