TTC #3

[fishsticks]

for various reasons, I think I am going to step away from this thread until I feel in a place where I can try again ❤

I’ve made a thread about loss, as I do want to talk about it and process my feelings but I’m just not sure here is the right place. Hopefully soon I will be strong enough to be back with you ladies here. Thank you so much for all your lovely messages, I have my fingers crossed tightly for you all

if any of you want to discuss your losses or need to vent about loss, please come chat with me xx

Miscarriage/Baby Loss

Hi all, I have been on the TTC thread for a few months and have recently had an early loss. I have discussed my experience on the TTC thread but I’m conscious that I don’t feel it’s the right place to process my grief amongst others good news and 2WWs, and I don’t know if I’m ready to try again...

tattle.life

That's such a lovely idea. It's a thread that's definitely needed. See you over there.xx

Congratulations @Sunshinegal. Lovely news! X

 

[pinkstock]

for various reasons, I think I am going to step away from this thread until I feel in a place where I can try again ❤

I’ve made a thread about loss, as I do want to talk about it and process my feelings but I’m just not sure here is the right place. Hopefully soon I will be strong enough to be back with you ladies here. Thank you so much for all your lovely messages, I have my fingers crossed tightly for you all

if any of you want to discuss your losses or need to vent about loss, please come chat with me xx

Miscarriage/Baby Loss

Hi all, I have been on the TTC thread for a few months and have recently had an early loss. I have discussed my experience on the TTC thread but I’m conscious that I don’t feel it’s the right place to process my grief amongst others good news and 2WWs, and I don’t know if I’m ready to try again...

tattle.life

Im just catching up and I am so so sorry to hear what has happened. Sending you loads of love and hugs xxx

Thankyou so much ❤
I feel so tearful!




Thankyou all so so much.

You have all been there for me through all my time TTC when I have cried, vented, been positive again, angry and everything in between and I can't thank you all enough.

I just want my journey to give a bit of hope to anyone who may need it. I used to look for stories of people like me who got a positive suddenly after a long time trying. It gave me hope and I hope mine gives some of you some too. Xxxx

congratulations!!!

 

[Clojo92]

Hi There,

If it helps, my consultant had me on letrozole and gonasi (a HCG trigger injection). I couldnt take Clomid due to other health issues, but the consultant also said that he had better results with letrozole. We did this for 6 months (with the doses increasing), which ultimately did not work for us, but I have endo and we have since found out that I do not ovulate. It seems a bit strange that they only had you do 2 cycles of this - did they give a reason why?

Ive been switched to another injection called Rekovelle, which is also used in IVF, but just a lower dose in this case. It is also supported by a Gonasi trigger injection.

We have done 3 cycles of Rekovelle which havent worked, and we are now looking at IVF.

Having gone through the drug cycles and a lap procedure, I am confident in the approach, but not before all the other options were exhausted.

Hi!

it was just the first treatment they have offered. I never knew I wasn’t ovulating, although I have never had a positive OPK I assumed due to my PCOS it would be hard to find my ovulation day so thought nothing of it really. They did offer another cycle with Letrozole at a higher dose again but I just don’t think that is going to work and well, I’m impatient!

Do you have many side effects with this? It’s the only thing I’m really concerned about.

 

[Shellym]

Hi!

it was just the first treatment they have offered. I never knew I wasn’t ovulating, although I have never had a positive OPK I assumed due to my PCOS it would be hard to find my ovulation day so thought nothing of it really. They did offer another cycle with Letrozole at a higher dose again but I just don’t think that is going to work and well, I’m impatient!

Do you have many side effects with this? It’s the only thing I’m really concerned about.

The whole process takes a frustrating amount of time - we are 14 months getting to this point, and there have been times where I thought I was going to lose my mind over the waiting!

I didn't have many side affects other than feeling more emotional / hormonal than I already was! Beyond that, I had some bloating and night sweats - but I cant say for certain if it was the Letrozole or the Gonasi that was causing this.

The latest drugs I am on are the ones that will be used as part of our IVF cycle, and I am finding them harder going than the Letrozole I must admit....

 

[fishsticks]

I have no idea how many dpo I am as I gave up tracking this month. I'm thinking I'm 5 or 6, but trying not to think about it to stop myself from testing ridicukously early. I'm really hoping this is our cycle.. But doesn't everyone. Finding it all very exhausting at the moment.

 

[annabananaw10]

I’m 8-9DPO and my breasts are killing me and I’m getting cramps but I keep telling myself it’s hormones/could just be my endo or IBS flaring up

 

[Clojo92]

The whole process takes a frustrating amount of time - we are 14 months getting to this point, and there have been times where I thought I was going to lose my mind over the waiting!

I didn't have many side affects other than feeling more emotional / hormonal than I already was! Beyond that, I had some bloating and night sweats - but I cant say for certain if it was the Letrozole or the Gonasi that was causing this.

The latest drugs I am on are the ones that will be used as part of our IVF cycle, and I am finding them harder going than the Letrozole I must admit....

Yes thwait to be seen and get started was pretty awful! I’m still impatient but less so now I know I’m actually being seen, it’s just treatment takes forever

IVF is pretty tough so sending you lots of love! You can do this

 

[Hopping12]

eeling really lost at the moment, I’m pretty sure I’ve had a chemical pregnancy early days but I feel heartbroken. Trying for baby number 3- there will be quite a big age gap 10 years and 6 years.. but I feel like I can’t remember having this before. Tested positive last Monday (faint) , started spotting brown on Wednesday... thought perhaps implantation- Didn’t have it with my girls. First response tests came and tested at around 1pm super dark line As the day went on spotting turned to Quite heavy bleeding. That evening I had mild cramping and back ache.
Still tested everyday and the line got lighter and lighter since then.
Yesterday I had a clot I thought I had passed it

tested this morning and it’s still there but super faint. I felt no sickness last week. But today I feel really sick.

I know I’m clutching at straws but is there any chance? Or is it over this time. I’m pretty sure it’s a chemical from researching I would of been around 4-5 weeks and everything matched up.

 

[Marymoo13]

eeling really lost at the moment, I’m pretty sure I’ve had a chemical pregnancy early days but I feel heartbroken. Trying for baby number 3- there will be quite a big age gap 10 years and 6 years.. but I feel like I can’t remember having this before. Tested positive last Monday (faint) , started spotting brown on Wednesday... thought perhaps implantation- Didn’t have it with my girls. First response tests came and tested at around 1pm super dark line As the day went on spotting turned to Quite heavy bleeding. That evening I had mild cramping and back ache.
Still tested everyday and the line got lighter and lighter since then.
Yesterday I had a clot I thought I had passed it

tested this morning and it’s still there but super faint. I felt no sickness last week. But today I feel really sick.

I know I’m clutching at straws but is there any chance? Or is it over this time. I’m pretty sure it’s a chemical from researching I would of been around 4-5 weeks and everything matched up.

Im sorry to say that you could be right in thinking that it’s a chemical, however there are other factors that can make tests change/hormone levels drop a little. If you’re comfortable doing so you could call your GP or the Early Pregnancy Unit of your local hospital and they will be able to advise you better
sending lots of love

 

[Sallycinnamon_]

for various reasons, I think I am going to step away from this thread until I feel in a place where I can try again ❤

I’ve made a thread about loss, as I do want to talk about it and process my feelings but I’m just not sure here is the right place. Hopefully soon I will be strong enough to be back with you ladies here. Thank you so much for all your lovely messages, I have my fingers crossed tightly for you all

if any of you want to discuss your losses or need to vent about loss, please come chat with me xx

Miscarriage/Baby Loss

Hi all, I have been on the TTC thread for a few months and have recently had an early loss. I have discussed my experience on the TTC thread but I’m conscious that I don’t feel it’s the right place to process my grief amongst others good news and 2WWs, and I don’t know if I’m ready to try again...

tattle.life

Sending you lots of love xx

 

[moggie96]

Friend called me last week to tell me she had had an abortion after unprotected sex - she doesn’t know I’m TTC but can’t help but feel angry even though I’m trying to be supportive to her

 

[Marymoo13]

Friend called me last week to tell me she had had an abortion after unprotected sex - she doesn’t know I’m TTC but can’t help but feel angry even though I’m trying to be supportive to her

i understand how upsetting that must be to hear. it took me a long time to appreciate that not all of my friends are at the same place in life as me and therefore are making very different choices when it comes to children.
it takes a lot of self awareness and self love to be able to support somebody who is making the opposite choices from yourself but if you truly value the friendship I’m sure you will get there

 

[fishsticks]

I've got cramping and twinges and my brain is getting all excited, googling symptoms, hoping for the best and my heart just can't bear to be broken again. Currently feeling like

 

[bepobee]

I've got cramping and twinges and my brain is getting all excited, googling symptoms, hoping for the best and my heart just can't bear to be broken again. Currently feeling like

Yep same! I'm 8-9dpo and have been symptom spotting and googling and all week have had sore boobs since about 3dpo which I'm sure is too early to really feel anything.
It's hard to remember if I had any symptoms last time as it wasn't planned and I didn't find out until my period was a few days late.
I think I need to wait as long I can before testing otherwise I'll just be worried for longer about it not working out again. Easier said than done though!

 

[cecedoon]

I’m 7 days DPO , I’ve had short luteal phases in months previous so I’m praying this time it’s long enough & also that I’m lucky enough. I’m trying not to think about it & im not gonna test until the day my periods due if I even get that far

 

[CinnamonBun]

Hi ladies. Hope everyone’s okay as can be.

I just wanted to ask that anyone who has been to see a doctor/specialist ect about fertility. How many cycles did you wait before doing so? I know the NHS says a year of trying. Also how long did you have to wait before getting tests ect. Xxx

 

[jackolantern]

Yep same! I'm 8-9dpo and have been symptom spotting and googling and all week have had sore boobs since about 3dpo which I'm sure is too early to really feel anything.
It's hard to remember if I had any symptoms last time as it wasn't planned and I didn't find out until my period was a few days late.
I think I need to wait as long I can before testing otherwise I'll just be worried for longer about it not working out again. Easier said than done though!

Same! Every day I've been googling variants of "super early pregnancy symptoms" lmfao. Keep convincing myself every odd twinge is a sign but realistically I think I'm just driving myself crackers over nothing. My boobs have been so sore and a few odd symptoms here and there but then they might just be things I normally don't pay any attention to lol. My cycle's are so irregular that I couldn't test for so long anyway so I'll be even crazier by then lol.

 

[fishsticks]

Yep same! I'm 8-9dpo and have been symptom spotting and googling and all week have had sore boobs since about 3dpo which I'm sure is too early to really feel anything.
It's hard to remember if I had any symptoms last time as it wasn't planned and I didn't find out until my period was a few days late.
I think I need to wait as long I can before testing otherwise I'll just be worried for longer about it not working out again. Easier said than done though!

I've had sore boobs since around that time too!!! I keep getting like sharp pains and I'm like oohh that was different. and my nips are SORE touching my bra.

I feel the same as I did in June... my tummy feels bubbly - that's the only way I can describe it. I stupidly took a test yesterday which was obviously negative. I stopped tracking ovulation so I'm estimating I'm about 7dpo... I'm off work until Friday and knowing I'm in the same house as the tests is driving me mad.

 

[Honeybeetea]

Hi everyone! Hope you’re all doing ok and had a lovely weekend

Spoiler: Early loss/chemical

I’m pretty sure I’ve had a chemical I had some faint positives with both cheapies and a FRER over the last week with some mild symptoms. I’ve tested again over the weekend/this morning and there’s no lines and all my symptoms have disappeared. I’m now 6 days late for AF and no sign yet.

Just wondering how long it took for anyone else that’s had a chemical for AF to show?

Sorry for letting it out here - I haven’t actually told anyone about the positives (my partner has been working away and I didn't want to tell him over facetime!)

 

[Louk]

Hi ladies. Hope everyone’s okay as can be. ❤

I just wanted to ask that anyone who has been to see a doctor/specialist ect about fertility. How many cycles did you wait before doing so? I know the NHS says a year of trying. Also how long did you have to wait before getting tests ect. Xxx

I waited around 3 years!!! Mainly because I didn't want to face up to a problem, hubby got a date with a cup and I had an ultrasound and hysterosaplingogram (hystericalpingpong!) the results were clear so we were sent for IVF. Took a fair few months for the tests and appointments