I've been away for a couple of weeks following yet another BFN in early December.
Can you please help me?
I'm tired of just being put on the ivf conveyerbelt so I have made an appointment to see my FS in order to ask questions and check if there is anything else they can test on to help determine if we are missing any unresolved issues.
When I first started on IVF in 2004, the only tests I can remember them doing is a blood test on me and a sperm check for my husband. I have unexplained fertility - but surely there has to be a reason so I want to go armed with questions/possibilities? I just want to know if I can actually have them? You can't move onto adoption in Australia without first giving up on fertility treatments and I'm not quite ready to give up just yet.
Can you tell me what other tests you have done and any outcomes/changes in treatment?
Thanks in advance.
Currently in a 2ww on a natural cycle - but not holding out much hope.
possums - thanks also i dont know if i have congratulated u yet! but congrats! u give me so much hope! also have u heard from Bel, you know the one with the twins she hasnt been on for a long time and im worried about her! if u see her in the Preg after LTTTC please tell her i am thinking of her!
Murph- wow im really hoping for u! i know how u feel i havent tested with a preg test yet and im on CD25 and that is unusual for me! i will be waiting until im past the latest ive ever been which is 32 days. good luck to you and let us know how it goes!
TLO - hi there! and i dont think u should give up yet at all! i cant believe they didnt test u further, im a student RN specialising in fertility and there are MANY more u need and even your husband should have, for example u should get a laproscope and a monitored cycle to see if u ovulate naturally, that is unless that has been established you should get a BT on CD 10 or 11 to test for hormone levels, DH should also get his hormone levels tested, My DP did about 2 months ago, Also i know its a yucky one but u should both get tested for All STD's as u just never know and it rules that one out! there are also BT's for blood clotting factors which can prevent implatation and also you should check for rubella imunity, thats important too, there are many other more complicated ones but thats that basic ones for when u get started with IVF, i have my 1st FS this year and I will be gettin all of these, also DP should get another semen analysis done as it can vary widely from month to month! I hope this helps, the book "fertility for dummies" is quite good it outlines all the basic tests in there and what to ask the FS. GOOD LUCK!!!
AFM- im experiencing sharp pains in lower left uterine area, ive never had this before its hurting quite a bit, im a bit worried, anyway we will know in a few sleeps! also before every AF I always get one sore nipple, the left, the left one is ALWAYS sorer or more sensitive than the right, does anyone else experience this?
ME 21
DF 21 89% abnormal sperm on menevit one and a half months
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Hey again. thanks for the thoughts Mollygirl,Poss and 21...I thought you'd all ignore the crazy rant Well I can't give in to POAS as I have none and live out of town. I did one on about cd28 just so that I could put all doubt out of my mind and take control. when I saw absolutely no hint of a pg, I thought I'd move on and forget it but remembered Dusty tested neg 3 times before bt confirmed pg.
That's what's doing my head in... I really think I'm gonna hold out and wait until I know I'm really late. I even tested neg on my ovulation tests when I was due, then I tested 3 more times over the following days and can you believe, out of three goes, I forgot three times to check the result and killed the test well it doesn't hold the same anticipation as the preg test does it...ooops! I did manage to check the result for the preg test and definitely negative, no faint lines. DH is a bit hopeful now though, as he knows I'm a bit overdue and is allowing the creeping excitement so maybe tomorrow we will weaken but i doubt it.
omg 21 did you just get a positive go to the chemist and get a different brand hunny and you no what else when i was pg before my ovulation test also said pg
omg how exciting
Hey 21&tcc, so sorry I missed your post lastnight. I must have posted at the same time as you. You poor bugger....how did you go? I'm keeping everything crossed for your You should get a clear reading shouldn't you, as you're not on any drugs or anything yet, how could it be a false positive? Ooh I hope you have a computer at home and let us know this weekend.
AFM, I'm out. the witch arrived stealthily and without warning but she's making up for it now and I'm just gonna sulk a bit in bed before facing the day. DH is a bit bummed too,but we'll join the back of the baby-go-round queue and jump back on next month.
hi girls, well no more news yet as I havent had a BT yet due to the weekend but i did get another positive this morning!!! i will be buying a different brand tonight and do another test tomorrow just to be sure. AF is supposed to be due on monday so time will tell, and i dont take any meds so i think it should be trustworthy, im still not getting overly excited though!
ME 21 DF 21
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21 & TTC thats great news. I hope this is your month!
I am in the 2 wk wait but have lost all confidence in this month being ours due to NYE. AF is due next week so will see what happens but you all most likely see me more in next months thread.
Good luck to all the LTTC's lots of babydust vibes your ways
A BIG congratulations to you 21 on your
I am so so happy for you. I have followed your journey and I know how much you want this very well done
A big load of and being sent to you
21, what are you waiting for....dance girl!!!! Two strong BFPs, surely you can celebrate now. Well I am anyway. Soooo happy for you and your bt will just confirm what you know.
Sorry no personals, just want to share my coping strategy for yesterday (killer AF, disappointment and PMT...yay!):
No tears, just:
1 large block of chocolate
Copious amounts of favourite music...Billy Bragg (for those old enough to know), Bob Marley and John Butler Trio played on repeat and very loud in my car while driving to get said chocolate!!
A few glasses of favourite bevvy (Malibu and ...anything) oh and pain killer of choice
and last but not least, a trip to the library and a fabulous day long book binge on the day bed .....ahhhh, I feel half human again
hi everyone i tried another brand "crystal clear" sat evening and another very strong second line, im still very nervous as AF is supposed to be due tomorrow and i dont want her to come!
dutchie- thankyou for the kind words but im officially not out of the 2WW yet! but im confident, i really hope u get what u are looking for, as I want u to join me in the new thread!
Murph - thankyou also for all the support, i know its hard seeing others succeed and u feel left behind but your time will come, im sure! also i love the post about the chocolate! well written!
I am currently going through IVF and while it doesn't look great (estimated EPU is 4 follicles) I am still hoping I can join you soon. For now just wanted to say hello and send lots of and
murph- ah that sux...am so sorry...like your coping strategy though. I recall getting a BFN and getting a huge cream caramel pie and eating it...i felt better for a moment at least..hugs to you
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Well I can't give in to POAS as I have none and live out of town. I did one on about cd28 just so that I could put all doubt out of my mind and take control. when I saw absolutely no hint of a pg, I thought I'd move on and forget it but remembered Dusty tested neg 3 times before bt confirmed pg.
well it doesn't hold the same anticipation as the preg test does it...ooops! I did manage to check the result for the preg test and definitely negative, no faint lines. DH is a bit hopeful now though, as he knows I'm a bit overdue and is allowing the creeping excitement so maybe tomorrow we will weaken but i doubt it.
omg 21 did you just get a positive go to the chemist and get a different brand hunny
and you no what else when i was pg before my ovulation test also said pg
You should get a clear reading shouldn't you, as you're not on any drugs or anything yet, how could it be a false positive? Ooh I hope you have a computer at home and let us know this weekend.
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Two strong BFPs, surely you can celebrate now. Well I am anyway. Soooo happy for you and your bt will just confirm what you know.
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