Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception February/March 2014

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May 2014 bring BFPs to us all :)

Thursday 13 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
Glorious - Taking a break
PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Rai - Waiting for AF
Joski - CD1
Amy_jellybean - CD4
Miss.B - CD7
Juniper76 - CD9
TT40 - CD17
Nothing2lose - CD21


Waiting for Transfer
JoeSpratt - CD20


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )
Emma09 - CD23 7dp5dt


Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Mrs O'M - 28/1 HCG ??
Sgronan - 30/1 hCG 288 @13dp3dt
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes


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Hi Ladies,

Miss B - my acupuncturist and naturopath have both suggested Dong Quai for blood circulation to the reproductive system

I also agree with Juniper if you have sought a certain treatment before and found it helped then do it again if you can, this is certainly a tough mental journey so you do whatever helps your mental state no matter how alternative........I love alternative treatments some people I am weird but I don't care

Emma - so sorry you are getting a BFN big hugs, love and light to you

Joe - GL with your transfer hun sending loads of sticky vibes your way

Sarah - Gosh I am so sorry I wish there was more we could do for you! You are so right this is effing hard I think it has to be up there with the toughest things a human has to endure but as you say you are going to get back in the saddle and continue on your journey.....you should be very proud of yourself. Us women are amazingly strong and resilient

Joski - I sympathise with you on this one I know 9 pregnant ladies now of whom are LTTTC either which makes is somehow harder, I have baby showers lined up the first of which is this Saturday and I am almost embarrassed to admit I have made an excuse not to go. I just can't face it and know it would depress me. I can't help thinking it's meant to be me sitting there having a baby shower, all excited and glowing ready to undertake this amazing journey instead I am still waiting. Im sending you love & light too, hope you perk up soon hun

WW - with regards to the Vitex affecting endo why don't you find a good health food store they usually have a naturopath in store who doesn't mind you picking her/his brains. It's so worth an ask. I have found a brilliant naturopath at my local health food store, she is very intuitive too which I think is a bonus, she has put me on some drops twice a day which is a detox to clean out my system and they happen to be great for fertility. And some tablets other than the 1 Vitex a day. I will get the names of the drops and other tablets and post them. It may help someone else too. I figure if it's herbs and therefore natural I am willing to give it a go.....figure I have nothing to lose but everything to gain

Ok Ladies I have to get going work is CRAZY busy at the mo' really looking forward to the weekend

Baby dust to us all, GL
XX

Hi everyone just letting you know I'm still around waiting for af which will hopefully be here tomorrow. I was thinking and hoping to be able to do 1 IVF in July but then my
eldest ds rang and his going to need help buying a car and a friend is going over to see him in June and there doing a road trip and is going to need my help as well. So I have
now realised that I am NEVER going to be able to afford IVF as all my children want is money so I am going to continue IUI's till September or October then re-evaluate what
I want to do so I'm praying I get pg before then:-(

Thanks for the love ladies x

Rai, no advice - just hugs

AFM, AF arrived today (only 5 days earlier than last time- ggrrrr) FS wanted to know if we were interested in doing and insemination cycle. To be honest the question caught me so off guard all I could do was stammer out a 'No, I think we will wait .....' Not sure why I said, possibly because DH is at work and it was my go to response. Don't want to make that kind of decision without him.

Ummm not really sure what else to say......

Can you please out me down as CD1?

Xx

Numbers are dwindling :( 3 sent off for testing today. Just hoping we get at least 1 normal so this all hasn't been a giant waste. Don't know how I am going to cope if we get none to transfer

Hello!
Finally jumping over from the 6-12 month thread... I could never work out where to go from there!
This is my 14th month TTC

Hi Nova,

Another familiar face :waves:

Joe really hoping they you get at least 1 normal but really really hoping all 3 are normal for you I have everything crossed for you xxxx

Nova welcome obviously you have been trying for a while already hoping your stay here is short and you get your bfp soon xxxx

CatyO could you please put me down as CD1 today please xxxx

Blood this morning.... I'm guessing too late for implantation bleeding.
After 3 x stim cycles, 6 embryo transfers, 1 PGD tested embryo transfer- we are broke and out of options.
Devastated :(

That's just wrong Emma :-( so sorry , I hate it when there is no answers everything should have worked out and it didn't . Big hugs and I hope your happy outcome is just around the corner you just don't know it yet! Xoxo we are all here with you.

Welcome Nova :-D hope you don't have to stay in here too long though!

Thanks pos. Ttc xox I'd be lost with out you girls and this forum!
Im pretty sure I found the sac in the toilet this morning :-( (thanks to google I know what to look for) at least it's all coming to an end all of this "am I losing it or not" it's been the worst 2weeks of painful heartache and hope n then devastation. I have not been doing anything but I'm so so tired n worn out.

Joe I have all my fingers and toes crossed you get 3 good ones!

Healthy bfps girls! Xxx

Hi Ladies, It's Friday woohooo I think we could all do with the weekend, seems we all need a break!

Joe - GL I have everything crossed and really hope you have 3 normal embies all good for transfer, you're in my prayers. I know it's really hard but try to just think positive don't put the negative out to the universe.....say's me who isn't always positive lol

Rai - what a hard one obviously you want to support the children you already have but then you're worrying about saving for IVF etc tough one
Perhaps suggest DS get a part time job to pay for his road trip that could take some pressure off you and as for the car tell him you will pay half, the other half he can save for. Kids needs to learn to work and save for the things they want it helps them grow in to good responsible adults.......hope im not out of line suggesting this its the way me and my 5 siblings were raised and I am very proud of how responsible I am for myself. GL


Joski - you did the right thing waiting for DH to make a joint decision, I would do the same. GL

Nova - Welcome to the forum, hope your stay is a happy and short one :)

Emma - I wish I could say something to make you feel a tiny bit better! You are in my thoughts hun, hope its good bleeding and not AF arriving early. GL

Sarah - you are amazing you are going through such a tough time yet you still find time to send positive thoughts and messages to us :) you're a gem
You have been through a touch couple of weeks mentally and emotionally that's enough to make anyone want to hibernate and get a good sleep. Go easy this weekend have a really lazy one, put your feet up and have a glass of something you love and some chocolate....you deserve it!!

Hubby & I are off to see the Rocky Horror show at the Theatre this evening should be nice and we get to have a romantic evening in a hotel courtesy of his work (Xmas pressie) and im ovulating on Sunday so it's good timing. Though to be honest I would rather go home to bed....soooo tired of late

Love & Light to you all Ladies, wishing you a lovely weekend xx

P.S forgot I am not supposed to put reference to a website in the forum, which I did yesterday. So Miss B if you just google "dong quai for blood circulation" you will find a good site which explains nicely

Friday 14 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
Glorious - Taking a break
PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Emma09 -
Rai - CD1
Joski - CD2
Amy_jellybean - CD5
Miss.B - CD8
Juniper76 - CD10
TT40 - CD18
JoeSpratt - CD21
Nothing2lose - CD22


Waiting for Transfer


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )



Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Mrs O'M - 28/1 HCG ??
Sgronan - 30/1 hCG 288 @13dp3dt
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes


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...and then there were none :(

Results came back - 2 affected & the other had chromosomal abnormalities :(

Didn't even make it to transfer :(

Thank you to you all for your love & support during this journey, hoping for many more successes here xxx

:hug: Joe.
I'm here if you want to talk.

oh my god Joe I'm so terribly sorry no words could make you feel better but always know if you need a chat PM me, sending you lots and lots of :hug:

Welcome Nova :)

Emma, I am so sorry to hear what you are going through, but you never know what will the future bring your way, I hope you have options very soon. Sending big hugs your way :hug:

Joe - Oh Joe :hug: I was really hoping all your embryos were good, is not fair all we have to go through and then we don't get what we have been hoping for so long. I wish I could tell you something to make you feel better :hug:

Joski & Positively I am with you guys, I am surrounded by pregnant women and I cant help it but to feel envy or silly me, even thinking that they stole my pregnancy :redface:

Big hugs Joe xx

Joe, I am so sorry. That's all I can think to say. Hugs.

Emma, very very sorry. I really hope that some other option does come to light soon.

Sarah, thinking of you. Such an incredibly tough journey.

WW

Emma and Joe, I'm devastated for you ladies. All I can say that I hope that not all is lost and that you'll get your miracle someday. Many hugs to you both xxx

Sarah, sending love and hugs your way hun, look after yourself x

Welcome Nova, sorry you've found yourself in here, but wishing you a very short stay in here.

Positively, thanks hun, will google it :) Good luck with your baby dance this weekend and I hope you're having a great time at the show tonight :)

Rai, boo to CD1 and boo to having no money ATM with the kids needing it. Let's hope you don't need it for fertility treatments and getting pg will be free! Oh how I wish....lol.

Caty, big hugs honey. Even after having one child here with me, and having been through pg, I am so envious seeing pg women, especially those that are pg and dragging a toddler behind them :( I'm so scared DS will have no sibling at home to play with :(

I hope everyone had a lovely day today :grouphug:.

Hi all! Well I am no longer taking a break.. Commenced clomid yesterday for FET! :) I have decided this is my absolute last attempt and I will donate any remaining embryos. We have three on ice so not sure if they will survive the thaw until it happens.

Fingers crossed for you Glorious..... Sending lots of good vibes!!

Saturday 15 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!

PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Emma09 - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Glorious - CD13
Rai - CD2
Joski - CD3
Amy_jellybean - CD6
Miss.B - CD9
Juniper76 - CD11
TT40 - CD19
Nothing2lose - CD23


Waiting for Transfer


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )



Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes


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I am CD 13 but because I am slow and long ;) I can start clomid :)

CatyO can you please take me off the list :(

Joe hope your ok honey?? your in my thoughts xxx

PosTTC I agree and I have told him to get a job which I must admit he is trying hard to do but just really frustrating cause his in another country it makes it a bit harder
but am definitely making sure he is keeping up the job hunting, so fingers crossed he gets a job soon

I read this morning if you have not fallen pg after 6mths maybe you need to change a few things cause what ever your doing is not working and I thought about this and
for me this is true there are things I can change that will help so have decided to change a few things and see how I go, also sharkys send me posts every now and again
and it said taking PQQ with COQ10 has helped a lot of people with egg cells and sperm so just thought I would mention it cause I'm going to buy some tomorrow has anyone
heard of this before?

Sunday 16 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Emma09 - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Rai - CD3
Joski - CD4
Amy_jellybean - CD7
Miss.B - CD10
Juniper76 - CD12
Glorious - CD13
TT40 - CD20
Nothing2lose - CD24


Waiting for Transfer


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )



Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes


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Oh Joe I am so so so very sorry, my heart truly aches for you wish we could all do something to make you feel better. You're in my thoughts & prayers sending lots of healing love & light xx

Glorious - all the best for your FET cycle....baby dust to you

Rai - thanks for letting us know what you're trying im going to google it. Wishing your son GL with finding work :)

Miss B - the Rocky horror show was awesome I didn't care for the movie but the theatre production was fantastic DH & I had a great night out

Afm - nothing to report really work is pretty stressful at the mo which is making me really question whether I should find something else. My FS says stress does not affect fertility an example he used was how women still fall pregnant during wars. What are your thoughts?

Ladies GL to you all we've had a great start to the year and sadly the last couple of weeks we've had some sad news but lets be brave and get back in the saddle and keep fighting for our dreams.
Thank God we've got each other!

Baby dust to you all xx

Joe, hope you are ok? Sending lots of love xxx

Rai, very interesting, I will google it too..... Never used them myself but keen to look into it.

Positively, I see the point your FS trying to make. Personally I think stress does play some part in fertility in general. I also think the impact of stress differs for each person. For example when I'm stressed I can see physical changes in my face and skin so maybe the same applies for my reproductive ability? Does that make sense?

My FS is sending me to see an endocrine specialist! appt is this morning. There have been murmurs of Cushing's.... Apparently my testosterone levels are the highest my FS has ever seen! Just another thing to add to the mix I guess.

Joski - GL for today's appt, hope it all goes well and you walk away with some positive news.
I agree with you re the stress I start to show physical signs too the first sign for me is lower back ache and aching shoulders so who knows what happens inside that I can't see :(

Ladies wishing you all a lovely Monday! x

Monday 17 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Emma09 - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Rai - CD4
Joski - CD5
Amy_jellybean - CD8
Miss.B - CD11
Juniper76 - CD13
Glorious - CD14
TT40 - CD21
Nothing2lose - CD25


Waiting for Transfer


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )



Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes


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Tuesday 18 February 2014

Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
PositivelyTTC - Taking a break
CatyO - Taking a break
Emma09 - Taking a break
Kel82 - Taking a break
Jo_white - saving for IVF
Bestrong - waiting for AF
Rai - CD5
Joski - CD6
Amy_jellybean - CD9
Miss.B - CD12
Juniper76 - CD14
Glorious - CD15
TT40 - CD22
Nothing2lose - CD26


Waiting for Transfer


Hanging out in the TWW (Stalk them here... https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...4/index13.html )



Got their BFP in February :confetti:
Kel08 - 4/2 hCG 2000 (and something) @17dp3dt


M.I.A. - We'd love to hear from you!
Ceejelz, Babycakes

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Guess it's official and I'm back in here girls .. Had my final scan to make sure it was all gone today :-( .... Sigh
I'm all kinds of sad mad and trying to figure how to fix this and how to move fwd. Tired so tired. I'm over trying to pick myself off the floor over n over again ! I feel stupid for keeping on trying :-/ I know everyone around me are kind of expecting it not to work now :-(.
Gosh this is hard girls :-(
I wouldn't wish this upon anyone!
Xox

be strong sarah. i am really feeling for you. i have had only 2 and i feel that way. i'm so sorry you are feeling so down.

Thanks so much wrangalove xo

I haven't posted in here as I don't feel like I belong here (not doing AC) but just wanted to say how sorry I am Sarah4Kurt. I know what you mean about feeling you should stop but not been able to. That hope that next time will bring your earthside baby is still strong enough to keep going despite the depression, desperation and feeling of hopelessness.

Oh, I'm so sorry Sarah! :hugs:

Just posting that I have started a new thread for those who have been TTC over 12 months but who are not doing assisted conception (IVF, etc). Thought you might be more comfortable chatting there :)

https://www.bellybelly.com.au/forums...14-1-a-196283/

Oh Sarah, you have so much strength and determination to keep going forward, I truly admire you. Even though you've had so many set backs, you do pick yourself up and you do keep going. And I do hope that this determination and strength that you have within you gets you what you truly wish for. Lots of love and hugs to you my girl. And big hugs too xxxxx