Trying for a Baby Part 9

Elsie37

Oooh where you going Becca? We are heading to Paris in a couple of weeks - can't wait.

Hugs to all that need them and welcome newbies. Nothing to report here, af just about finished so am now waiting for ov in the next couple of weeks hopefully!!

xx

purcy81

Just bit the bullet and ordered a clearblue monitor eeek and the sticks of course (subscribe and save thanks amazon). Back to trying next cycle and I'm not messing about any more I need to feel back in control. Not sure I've ov'd now as temp is low again *sigh* hugs to all you ladies had a quick skim back

Hi new ladies nice to meet you may your stay be short

Hugs TCD hopefully this is the beginning of wonderful things for you x

Hi vesper nice to see you back glad to hear you've found some evidence to support you x

Hooray for those going on holiday soon have a wonderful time

Hugs to all x

ruth26

Hello again! Back from holidays and had a busy week, so only just catching up now. Prague was amazing but seriously cold! A break was just what we needed, though. See we've had a few BFPs - congratulations to abis and amy_85! Hi also to any new people :wave:

Becca - hope you have a lovely holiday and a smooth house move. Busy few weeks for you!

Elsie37 - Paris is a lovely city, hope you have an amazing time.

Lots of hugs to you teaandcakeordeath. Hope everything becomes clearer over the next few weeks. Be kind to yourself xxx

Purcy81 - hope the Clearblue monitor does the trick!

Just waiting for af here, pretty sure it'll show in the next day or so as having the usual pre-af spotting and cramps. Had a scan earlier in the week (part of my follow up after the borderline tumour) and have been feeling really uneasy about it. It seems that the cyst that they're keeping an eye on is growing slowly, which is not good. The radiologist didn't/wouldn't tell me too much but because it was the first time I'd been scanned at this hospital and she didn't have the previous scan measurements to hand, she asked me what it was last time then told me what it was now. Won't be getting the proper results for another few weeks, so going to try and not worry too much but it's easier said than done.

Going back for a proper read and catch up now xxx

Kynthia

Hi, I'm new to this thread but I've been ttc for nearly seven months now. I have been temping since christmas and on my fourth cycle of using a CBFM. I came off the pill last August and I've found my cycles vary from 24 to 32 days, so the CBFM has helped me accurately track my ovulation.

I went to the GP a couple of weeks ago to see if there are any easy things that can be checked, and as a result I'm having a blood test on days 22, 23 and 25 (I'm CD 18 today so day 21 was a Sunday and can't be tested). They are to check my progesterone but also one is checking my rubella and thyroid. Is the progesterone check to see if I'm ovulating and is it possible to not be when the CBFM is giving me peak readings?

angeltreats

Ladies I met the world's most gorgeous baby last night. A lady who attends a craft group I recently started going to had her little boy three weeks ago and we all went to meet him last night and he was just amazing, the most contented little chap I've ever seen. After his mum fed him I got to burp him and he fell asleep on my chest doing the tiniest little snores.

I was dreading it and thought it would upset me but it didn't, it kind of just made all the stress of TTC feel like it'll be worth it in the end. Although it did make me see why people steal babies, I could quite happily have bundled the little fella up and taken him home with me.

samtoby

I have just ovulated now so I am waiting the 12 days until my period is due to see if I am sucessful. I can imagine the 12 days will drag but I know when I am coming on like clockwork so I will know if something is different. I am due AF on the 3rd of April so just after the Bank Holiday weekend.

I can totally relate to you post angeltreats new babies are so perfect and when it is just what you want the feelings must be so deep. I hope you get your wish soon.

x

fluffnutter

teaandcakeordeath wrote: »

Fluffnutter. How did you find IVF? Did you have it with ICSI?
I'm so glad it worked for you.

I can't remember who said it but it feels exactly like I'm in mourning. I just keep getting these great big waves of grief hitting me- one minute I'm fine and the next I'm struggling not to lie down on the floor and shout, scream and cry. In my more 'normal' moments I feel like I'm being melodramatic- after all I'm not out until everything fails. At the same time though it's heartbreaking that I won't ever have that whole normal pregnancy experience that I'd dreamed of since being a little girl.

I wish I could stay away from work, my GP has offered to sign me off, but I don't feel like I can because it'll leave work short and our sickness policy is brutal. If I went onto monitoring I can only think that it'd stress me out even more. I don't know what to do.

Duo want me to access all of the hospital reports (yeah- cause that's dead easy...) before they'll tell me if I can stop using the stupid machine and get a 'partial refund'. I was a bit surprised it's only 'partial' as if I'd just not got pregnant over the 12 months of using it I'd get all my money back- but because it's my fault for being duff I'll only get a partial refund. Just another kick in the teeth I suppose. That money could've gone to private IVF fund for when NHS cycles go tits up... This is all assuming that my uterus is actually good enough anyway and the IVF folks don't turn me down.

Jeez, I've waffled on. Sorry. Thank you for all of your lovely messages. xxx

My journey was not unlike many others' I guess. I first went to my GP who arranged blood tests and an SA for my husband. I was then referred to the fertility specialist at my local hospital where I underwent a lap and dye. At this point our infertility was unexplained. No further help was available to us on the NHS (I was over 35 and my PCT has rather ungenerous IVF guidelines). The fertility specialist conducted private IUI at the hospital and we went for this (about £1300, didn't work).

When we (husband and I) discussed doing IUI we agreed that we'd try it once then move on to IVF. I guess I didn't really have a single moment that I realised IVF would be necessary - it was always 'something that might have to happen'.

After the IUI failed I asked the fertility specialist about IVF - he did this in conjunction with a London clinic (no IVF at my local hospital) and I didn't want to travel that far. I asked for recommendations nearer to home and he recommended a local clinic. I made an appointment and the rest is history. Well, sort of.

After my second failed IVF attempt it was gently broken to me that I'd never conceive using my own eggs because the quality was too poor. This was my moment. It hit me like a brick and I remember sobbing for days. During the consultation the doctor talked about egg donation and after discussing with the OH and taking some time to get my head around it, we decided to try this.

Worked first time and it's the best thing I've ever done. All three IVF were actually ICSI. OH's sperm was always a bit borderline ('lazy' they called it - not unlike him ) so it was thought that we'd have a better chance with ICSI. TBH, it doesn't make much difference other than costing more.

We've spent an absolute fortune But I wouldn't change it for the world. We'd luckily been working on a big project for the past few years that paid generous bonuses and I'd squirrelled all the money away. At the back of my mind I think I knew that IVF would be needed one day (we'd been trying for years). What else was I going to do with the money? Buy a car? Don't want one. Buy a bigger house? What's the point if you've got no little babies to fill it.

You are not duff. Our bodies let us down, that's all. It's no reflection on us as people, just one of those things. This is NOT the end for you, tcd. Not even close.

amyloofoo

fluffnutter wrote: »

You are not duff. Our bodies let us down, that's all. It's no reflection on us as people, just one of those things. This is NOT the end for you, tcd. Not even close.

Awww Fluff, you made me have a little cry (think AF is on her way ). I really hope you're feeling better today TCD, obviously it's going to take a little while to come to terms with the news, but this isn't the end as Fluff's journey shows :grouphug:

Birdie85

Good news that the legal nightmare is looking up for you Vesper! Hope you enjoy your holiday, you deserve the break!

Fanny, I only get light lines on OPKs so maybe you're like me and they just don't go very dark? Keep POAS and checking other signs, but it does sound promising! Well done on the 5% loss too! :T

Don't worry Samtoby, you'll soon pick up all the jargon and will have to stop yourself from dropping it into normal conversation!

Your GP sounds like a right pain to get an appointment Loulou! I'd be switching practices if it were me!

Sorry to hear that Duo are being awkward TCD. I saw another thread a while ago about a guy who was complaining about them as they were refusing to refund him. It's a lot of money to lose. Don't give up though, I'd be fighting for more than just a partial token refund. How long have you been using it? Figure out how much they deserve to keep for services rendered and deduct from the £500 and fight for the rest! Maybe send an emotional letter saying how you need the money for IVF to the MD? Oh and I don't want to hear such defeatist stuff like 'when the NHS cycles go tits up'... I believe that this will happen for you, it's just that you're taking a slight diversion to get there, it won't take too long now you know what route to take.

That was a lovely post Fluff. I'm so glad you got there in the end.

claire16c

Kynthia wrote: »

Hi, I'm new to this thread but I've been ttc for nearly seven months now. I have been temping since christmas and on my fourth cycle of using a CBFM. I came off the pill last August and I've found my cycles vary from 24 to 32 days, so the CBFM has helped me accurately track my ovulation.

I went to the GP a couple of weeks ago to see if there are any easy things that can be checked, and as a result I'm having a blood test on days 22, 23 and 25 (I'm CD 18 today so day 21 was a Sunday and can't be tested). They are to check my progesterone but also one is checking my rubella and thyroid. Is the progesterone check to see if I'm ovulating and is it possible to not be when the CBFM is giving me peak readings?

Welcome to the thread.

If i was in your position I wouldnt be worried. 7 months isnt that long and your cycles sound fairly regular especially if youre getting peaks on the cbfm.

If you do temping that will confirm you ovulated as your temperature should go up after you get the peak readings. But to me it sounds like youre ok.

Yes that test is to check youre ovulating so just be aware that the results might come back with a yes or no, depending on how long your cycle is this month when youre having the testing done. As its supposed to be done 7 days after ovulation but as we all know not everyone ovulates on cd14!:)