11 months and no BFP.

[MissM]

Good luck with everything. All the pp are right with bt's

After 2.5 years ttc my dr sent me to an obgyn who done exploratory laparoscopy, which revealed endo, a stenotic cervix and he removed the cysts from my ovaries. I also had the
Hycosy done while under so I didn't feel a thing this was all covered by Medicare at his preferred hospital. 2 months later I got A BFP

Wishing you all the best on this long emotional journey!!

[buffy1]

Hi Emma - sorry it's taking longer than you thought sucks big time.

I'm with PPs about the tests, doubt they'll be invasive straight off. GP can check quite a few things before heading down other paths. We had sperm analysis, blood tests pre- and post-ovulation and I also had an ultrasound to check that things were ok structurally. Do you have a good GP? I reckon if they encourage you to just keep trying, put your foot down and ask for some basic testing.

With the FS, I'd ask around or do a bit of googling on people in your area. Ours was highly recommended by friends.

Our PHI didn't cover fertility assistance so yep, we were out of pocket too. But covered for hospital services, so that helped a little; and we got a bit back when we hit the Medicare threshold. It's an expensive business, this baby-making!

Good luck, I hope you get some answers and a BFP really soon x

[Emma09]

Thanks guys :-)

TBH- I'm not so worried about the money- we have some rainy day savings.
I'd just like to have another baby

[buffy1]

can't put a price on that x

[Emma09]

Ok- going to revive this thread, instead of starting a new one.

GP appointment on Wednesday
I am assuming they will write me up for a CD21 progesterone BT, an overdue Pap smear and a sperm analysis for DH?
What about an US? To check that I have working 'bits'?
I just want to know what to ask/insist on....

[MummyNaomi]

From memory when we had our initial testing before we headed down the IVF path I remember having an US to see if I was ovulating (cant remember what CD it was though) as well as BT at certain points in my cycle. DH also had a couple of SA.... that was pretty much the starting point

[HotI]

Best of luck with your appt today.