indy and lara

Hi Everyone

My name's Lesley and I am 32, 33 soon.

I am married to Andy and became pregnant in August 2007 after 6 weeks of trying. I had a very good pregnancy but in January our son had an accident and crushed his umbilical cord- he was born sleeping on the 17th of January at 23 weeks.

We have been ttc for a few cycles so far but not getting anywhere fast- have had 2 rubbish cycles of 49 then 40 days. Have started reflexology in order to try to sort out my body which is apparently still all over the place. I guess that is no big surprise.

Hoping for some good news soon as the need for a baby is overwhelming for both of us.

Love to you all and looking forward in getting to know you all

Lesley
x

babymaybe

Hello Lesley

I'm very sorry to hear of your loss and I really wish luck really soon

xxx

terridayle

Hi there,

You are young, I am turning 39 very very very soon, my honey is 42, we just miscarried and I had to have a d&C May 1st and impatiently waiting for my cycles to regulate so we can start trying again.

tickledpink

Hello,
My name's Dee and I'm 34, hubby-to-be is 38... we've been TTC since Jan 2007.As yet nothing. We've both went for check ups in October. It turns out the OH has a low sperm count and low motility - 10 million instead of 20 million, and 5% motility He's been put on something called Tamoxfen, and now Testogel as they said he's low on Testosterone. The Dr has also suggested he have an small operation to close off a vein. I think it's called Variocele.

All I've had done so far is 3 blood tests. The first one was obviously to check I was ok. The second... the lab weren't satisfied with my Prolactin levels, as they were borderline and suggested I take another test. This is where things seem to grind to a halt for me. I had to phone the Doctor to find out my results...she said they came back normal and didn't need to see me again... WTF?! What was I supposed to be doing next?? I called and made another appointment after I had a few crying spells and the OH said we couldn't carry on like this. So three months later, I had more blood tests done and assuming they came back all clear, they would refer us to a Fertility clinic. Well... after the tests came back clear and chasing up my referral five weeks later - apparently it got 'lost in the systen' - I was given an appointment in May. We finally thought we were getting somewhere but couldn't understand why we had been referred to a clinic so quickly... we knew the OH had a problem but that seemed to be slowly improving. We still didn't know if everything was fine with me... was there something they weren't telling me? Anyways, after sitting there for an hour and answering her questions and breaking dowm into floods of tears, she told me to come back in a year (I've even been sent a letter for 12.30pm,19th May 2009) when we qualify for IVF and that my BMI was too high. I would need to lose at least 3 stone. I might add that I've had irregular periods ever since they first started, when I was 13. My cycles can range from 32 to 47 days...My longest ever was 57 a couple of months ago. I think I got OV right and at the moment I'm 18dpo... and still no period. I did a test this morning but it was faulty...didn't even get the control line which is just my luck. I think I'm about ready to give up. I feel as if my whole life is on hold and it's taking over everything

The doc says she doesn't think it's PCOS but hasn't done any further tests to rule it out. They haven't even given me anything to help regulate my periods. I'm at a loss to do and what to ask next?! All I know is that I can't wait a year for that second appointment.

spoo

Well I have been far too good and have only today tested. I was due last Thursday but kept telling myself AF was due any day.

I bought a cheapie test from the chemist round the corner and within seconds, the second line appeared! I'm due to see my GP tomorrow about my sprained wrist so will ask him to check too.

I'm still in shock!

Mair

Hey Spoo, that's fantastic news - congratulations!! I wish you all the best of luck.

Mair

Hi Babymaybe, sorry I've not got back to you before now, I've been away for a few days. I'm currently on day 26 of my cycle, but to be honest that means nothing to me as I've no idea when I ovulated and in the last 6 months my cycles have been anywhere between 29 and 41 days! I hope to be a bit more on the ball next month as I've just treated myself to a CBFM. Only two days to wait for you (or have you tested already?!?) I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for you X P.S. I see you're a Suffolk girl too!

babymaybe

Hi Mair

No need to test as had some spotting today which means is knocking at the door - rubbish. Nevermind, will just have to start again! (trying to sound positive there!)

Yep - Suffolk not born but mostly bred!

Look forward to hearing how you get on this cycle and with the CBFM

xxxxx

Mair

Hi Babymaybe,

I'm really sorry to hear that is on her way. Glad to see that you are being positive though. That's the good thing about TTC, you can always have another stab at it the next month. As for me, I really feel like is due any time now, my bbs ache, I've pains in my stomach and I'm in a murderous mood (always a sure sign! - really snapped at DH this morning for the major crime of not clearing the breakfast stuff away!) - mind you I do feel as though I'm coming down with a cold so that could explain the bad mood. It's odd if it is AF as that would make it the shortest cycle I've had for a long time. On the plus side, it does mean I get the wait over with quickly this month and can start using my CBFM - yey!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that next month is the month for you.

Omi

Anyone else wish we had a proper forum as opposed to this thread format? I would so love that!!

Anyway, good luck everyone!

Hugs, Omi xxx