Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception - Feb 2008 #1

[Baby Bliss]

Very intrigued by the Spirit Babies thing... can't find his book anywhere handy though. Might try some podcasts first. I had a dream 12 months after we started trying for #2, and 3 years ago now, where a child told me I had to keep trying or she would not exist and that would just be awful and I couldn't let it happen. It was SO powerful. but being that long ago now, I have pretty much lost faith in it. I am not overly religious or spiritual, but this has still tweaked my interest. Thanks for sharing

[Acacia]

Hey everyone,

Sorry to be MIA for so long and thanks for your posts along the way even though I haven't been here - have had very limited time online since last Wednesday, and was waiting today to post my news, after I received it.

Kell - I'm so sorry to hear about your cancelled cycle, hun. So frustrating that you're body is being stubborn and unpredictable. I admire you so much for dealing with that factor on top of all the other factors we contend with so well. You're very strong to cop all this stuff as it goes and keep moving forward. What a woman! :hugs:

FG - hope DH is recovering well - what a shock for you both. Very glad to hear that he's ok. You must tell him I understand the stuck-at-home factor - when DH takes the car to Melb for work I am stuck at home about 5kms from town too! Arghhhhh!! Hope you're doing ok yourself. Hang in there with the waiting for AF to arrive. Got to will her on this time round, silly isn't it? Hugs.

SP - any news on your follies? I am thinking of you and hoping for the best, sweet

Peta - keep hanging in there with the IVF, hun. It makes you want to think about options because it is so frustrating and disappointing at times, doesn't it? I've talked about adoption with DH in a couple of brief conversations here and there, but it doesn't feel like a real possibility for us down the track if needed because of the move o/s and the amount of time it would take to settle there first before I'd be able to qualify... at least that's our thoughts about. But I reckon you've got the right idea going to the info session - really good idea to be well informed about it


This morning I had my third BT since getting a beta level of 25 last Monday. I got the results at midday - my levels were finally at zero today. I reckon I can tell, because my face has been breaking out consistently for the last day or so Always get a breakout on my nose in particular when my hormones shift direction. I had to wait for the nurses to get the all clear once and for all from my FS (which took until about 5pm!) but the good news is I'm allowed to start on my medicated FET today. I start HRT today, and my first scan is next Wednesday... yay!

It feels like today is a proper conclusion to the last cycle - like a BFN that should have been, IYKWIM? I'm glad to be moving forward, but at the same time it gives a bit more of a sense of something that might have been, now that it's over. All good though

Hope everyone is well - hugs to all,

Miss C

[plc1805]

Sorry guys - I really need your help.
Would you put TTC on hold for 1 month cos your naturopath (or alternative medicine equivalent) told you to wait for herbs & vitamins to kick in or would you say this month might be my chance to conceive and TTC anyway with or without the risk of m/c. I really need to know what you each would do in that situation.....
I'm going thru a thing....

[slyder]

PLC, I'd definitely keep trying this month. Personally, I'd be somewhat wary of a natropath who tells you that you are at risk of m/c unless you give their treatment time to work. That's just my opinion, but if your only reason for waiting is that advice, I'd say to disregard it.

[Baby Bliss]

I am with Slyder. I would keep trying.

MissC I am so glad you can put it behind you and move forward with another FET. Cheering you on, my friend.

[Peta]

PLC - I definitely agree with the others, keep trying, you just never know what might happen. I get most frustrated when my FS makes me wait 6 - 8 weeks between cycles, so if you have the oppotunity, I say grab it with both hands & run!
Miss_C - so glad to hear you're doing ok. I was a bit worried for a while there. Sorry last cycle didn't work out . Very pleased to hear that you are going straight onto FET. Thanks for your thoughts on adoption too. It is appreciated.
Sylder - how are you & DW going? We don't seem to hear so much from you lately, you must be very busy.
Well girls, have a great night & I will speak to you all tommorrow.

[~BecD~]

Kell hon, am glad that you don't have to wait too long to try again.
Hopefully your ovaries come to the party this time.
Please don't beat yourself up okay. We are all here for you xxx

Peta - I have thought about adoption a bit, but as I am so young we can't do anything until I am 25 anyway so I haven't given it too much thought.

[farmgirl77]

Hello all,
Kell - sorry to read that your cycle was canceled - hope that the next opportunity comes around quickly and that it all goes to plan - after being both sides surely the next has to hit the middle mark! Hope that you can start on the next cycle soon.

Peta - my dh was keen to think about adoption, but I was recently reading an article (glossy mag so take with a grain of salt) that said that in Vic the ave wait for an OS adoption was 6 yrs, and cost about $40k, and I think you have to be off fertility treatment for 6months before you can even to to an info night...so we kind of shelved that option on the 'too hard' shelf for a while - thinking that if we struggle with the stress of IVF, how would we go with that. I think that there is some Aust celeb trying to run a campaign to make OS adoption easier.

saltprincess - LOL about your phone call, reminds me of the 'quick walk' I have to do from my desk to the tea room (hopefully empty) whenever I get a call. In hindsight I think less people would be suspicious if I talked at my desk vs the sprint I do to the tea room! I'm sure no one heard your call, and if they did, fingers crossed they are too polite to ever say something

Not much news here. DH is on the mend and is now getting sick of being stuck at home (he cant drive and we are 6km from town). I'm just waiting for my cycle to get back to normal after the stim cycle, but things are going slowly and I have no signs of 'o' being near even though I'm at day 18 (my normal 'o' date). I just want things to happen so AF comes and we can do a FET. Oh well.

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend and finding a little time to spoil themselves.

FG