Trying for a Baby Part Six

fannyanna

Just called the doctors to get some test results. Good news was the swabs taken with my smear came back all clear (although I'm still obviously waiting for the actual smear results) but the results of my blood test shows that I didn't ovulate. I had another blood test this morning (CD25) so there's a chance that could come back showing a late ovulation but I doubt it.

I just feel like there's no point trying if my body doesn't want to play fair.

I am however SOOOO grateful that I'm finding all this out now and not after a year of TTC.

2ba3c

Im sorry fannyanna, fingers crossed it was late ovulation.... do you get all the signs and the LH surge etc too?

QQ - what details do you need from me to be on the first page, please? TTC since May 2011, (mc twins in 1997)

mishkanorman

fannyanna wrote: »

Just called the doctors to get some test results. Good news was the swabs taken with my smear came back all clear (although I'm still obviously waiting for the actual smear results) but the results of my blood test shows that I didn't ovulate. I had another blood test this morning (CD25) so there's a chance that could come back showing a late ovulation but I doubt it.

I just feel like there's no point trying if my body doesn't want to play fair.

I am however SOOOO grateful that I'm finding all this out now and not after a year of TTC.

Oh, thats not good news (or is it ) dont know if its worse knowing there is a reason for not falling pregnant or being in ignorant bliss !?!

Hugs either way

Mishka

PS
Great to see the thread has settled back down to nice posts again :T

fannyanna

2ba3c wrote: »

Im sorry fannyanna, fingers crossed it was late ovulation.... do you get all the signs and the LH surge etc too?

QQ - what details do you need from me to be on the first page, please? TTC since May 2011, (mc twins in 1997)

I'm pretty sure I've had a surge before - although I'm now doubting myself. That was when I wasn't even having periods so maybe it was a false positive.

I was worrying about potentially having blocked tubes but it seems I'd got ahead of myself. Guess I need to work on ovulating first before I worry about blocked tubes!

QQuaver

fannyanna wrote: »

Doc has suggested that I may have blocked tubes (tested positive for Chlamydia when I was younger ) and has been suggesting all sorts of nasty tests/procedures.

I had HSG to check the tubes and flush it down with some liquid. It was a breeze:cool: It came back clear too.

Northern78 wrote: »

While I was watching tv last night I had this sudden urge to do a test, not sure why I suddenly wanted too. So this morning I POAS and got a BFP with an Asda test!!! I was just about to throw the test away and had a quick look at the window and there was 2 lines!! Not believing it to be correct I popped in and bought a CB digital and have just done that, it's come up pregnant 2 - 3 weeks!

Yay!!! Congratulations!:j:j:j

euronorris wrote: »

If you aim for the stars, you will reach the top of the trees, but if you only aim for the top of the trees, you'll never leave the ground.

Lovely:happyhear
I'll aim for 3 kids then, that should guarantee at least one kid:p

twigpig wrote: »

I'm so clumsy, I'd drop it down the loo.....

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

twigpig wrote: »

Please can I stay for a wee bit longer? Pwetty, pwetty pweez

Of course you can. Congratulations!!!:T:j

fannyanna wrote: »

my blood test shows that I didn't ovulate. I had another blood test this morning (CD25) so there's a chance that could come back showing a late ovulation but I doubt it.

Do you know when you might have ov'd? I'd guess you haven't ov'd yet, or have just ov'd. It needs to be 7DPO you know.
I never had that test for some reason:huh: My doctor prefers seeing my ovaries to check if I ov'd or not (more expensive):o

2ba3c wrote: »

QQ - what details do you need from me to be on the first page, please? TTC since May 2011, (mc twins in 1997)

I'm sorry about your mc, how far along were you? (((hugs))).
I could add your age if you'd like to, I haven't put mine though:p

fannyanna wrote: »

I'm pretty sure I've had a surge before - although I'm now doubting myself. That was when I wasn't even having periods so maybe it was a false positive.

I was worrying about potentially having blocked tubes but it seems I'd got ahead of myself. Guess I need to work on ovulating first before I worry about blocked tubes!

Don't worry too much now, you can worry if you do have probs, but it's a waste to do it now:cool:

QQuaver

:j:j:jCongratulations Northern78!:j:j:j
BFP BFP BFP BFP BFP!
............

fannyanna

QQuaver wrote: »

Do you know when you might have ov'd? I'd guess you haven't ov'd yet, or have just ov'd. It needs to be 7DPO you know.
I never had that test for some reason:huh: My doctor prefers seeing my ovaries to check if I ov'd or not (more expensive):o

The first blood test was CD21 (so should roughly be 7DPO). I guess they do the same test on CD25 to try and catch a late ovulation.

I've no idea whether I've ov'd or not. I kinda got thrown by the novelty of having a period but I am planning to temp and do daily OPK's from my next period - which should start Friday but we'll see.

Do you know how they can tell whether you've ov'd or not by looking at your ovaries? I've been referred for a scan so I wonder whether that will give any clues.

QQuaver wrote: »

Don't worry too much now, you can worry if you do have probs, but it's a waste to do it now:cool:

This is very true but I can't help it. I'm one of those annoying worry warts .

2ba3c

QQuaver wrote: »

I'm sorry about your mc, how far along were you? (((hugs))).
I could add your age if you'd like to, I haven't put mine though:p

I was about 14 weeks, it was all a big blur at the time, only found out they were twins after. They say everything happens for a reason and I truly, truly believe that (now, then I didnt of course - hindsight is a wonderful thing!!). I couldn't have coped in an unhappy relationship with two babies at such a young age. No thats not true, I absolutely COULD have coped, but it wouldnt have been fair or happy. Sorry - rambling now....

I dont mind putting my age, I'm 31.

I wanted to ask questions about the teste everyone is talking about, i think they are blood tests to check you are ovulating, right? Can someone give me more information and also, are there any other tests you can ask for. I want to arm myself with as much info as possible.

Thank you

QQuaver

fannyanna wrote: »

Do you know how they can tell whether you've ov'd or not by looking at your ovaries? I've been referred for a scan so I wonder whether that will give any clues.

They can see the corpus luteum. If you have a scan before ov, they can see the follicle (bag containing the egg), and after ov, they can see the remains of the follicle at the same place.

I've seen mine, both before, during and after ov. The during ov one looked like the bottom bit has burst and water was spewing out:cool:

This is very true but I can't help it. I'm one of those annoying worry warts .

We all worry:o, but try to keep busy:)

2ba3c wrote: »

I was about 14 weeks,

That must have been horrible (((hugs))):(

I wanted to ask questions about the teste everyone is talking about, i think they are blood tests to check you are ovulating, right? Can someone give me more information and also, are there any other tests you can ask for. I want to arm myself with as much info as possible.

Thank you

Since you have been pg before, you are probably reasonably OK:cool:

There are usually 2 blood tests, one at around CD3 to check general hormones like thyroid, prolactin, estorgen, FSH etc
It can indicate problems as well as a bit of a clue to ovarian reserve.

CD21 is for progesterone which is secreted after ov. It is best done at 7DPO. If you do it before ov, obviously it'll tell you you haven't ov'd:o

Other tests are for stuff like STD, internal scan to check how your insides look. It can find things like PCO, polyps, fibroids.

More serious ones are for checking the tubes (HSG, hycosy or lap & dye) and uterus.

There will be a test for your DH too, a blood test and SA (semen analysis).

Sometimes no probs are found after all that:o
Some can be due to psychological issues. Mine could be that:p

BB1984

hi all, i'm back now everyone's being happy and nice again!

great news re your clinic appointment today twigpig, really pleased for you

fannyanna, try not to fret. even if you didn't ov this time round, it could just be your body finding its way again - you had a very long time without any period, after all! plus, apparently it's normal not to ov every single cycle (although maybe that's just what people have been telling me to make me feel better about the fact that I only seem to ov every other cycle...!)

congrats northern78! :clap:

welcome 2ba3c! and welcome to the other person who joined us but whose name I cant remember, sorry! (I'm useless)


Well, I must confess I (for the first time) had a bit of a melt down last night re TTC It was awful, I felt so sorry for my poor DH, who didn't know what was going on! Basically, as I've said, DH has thrush and therefore we haven't been able to BD for the past couple of weeks. I knew I was due to ov any day (I think it was actually today - have had terrible ov pains), so was frustrated about not being able to BD. Anyway, last night I was really horny and one thing led to another...and DH insisted (quite rightly) on using a condom. Afterwards, all I could think about was that we've missed another month's chance...then when he made a throwaway remark about how if horniness was a sign of ov, then I was definitely ov-ing(!) - I just burst into tears!! :eek: I was properly hysterical for about 10 mins, and he had no idea why...poor him Once I managed to tell him, it was ok and he gave me a big cuddle and we chatted about it etc, but I think we were both quite shocked at my reaction.

Anyhoo, I'm ok now! Been a bit out of sorts all day but went for a jacuzzi and steam room at the gym this evening and feel more relaxed now (I remembered whilst in the jacuzzi that you're not supposed to do that sort of thing whilst TTC, but ho hum)

In terms of exercise-doing and weight-loss, how is everyone else doing? (I know a few people said they needed/wanted to lose weight or improve their health & fitness). I've been religiously going to the gym 3 times a week, although I missed my usual monday night class due to my train being delayed by an HOUR! I downloaded a calorie-counting app too and have been doing that for a week so far. Weighed myself today and have lost 1lb - a bit measly but I haven't got that much to lose so I can only expect it to creep down slowly.

by the way mishka - I love your avatar!

BB x