TTC #9 Your worth is not determined by your fertility

[Meg78]

We didn’t even get off the starting block this month, the pressure was too much for my husband, tried three different nights and didn’t complete any of them, but silver lining at least I won’t be staring at lines on Christmas morning and upsetting myself this year

 

[Greencatfysh]

I’m in the 3-4 day window after my period ends and before my fertile window starts. Just realised it’s one of the only times of each month where my brain is actually chilled and at rest and I’m not obsessing over everything. This whole process is such a minefield sending love to everyone 🩷

 

[Lorny]

Was sitting a couple of nights ago and thought, I’ll treat myself to the clearblue digital ovulation kit. Then I realised how sad my life was if that was my treat

 

[Elisha97]

Home Health UK are selling the dipstick progesterone tests reasonably cheaply for a pack of 5 (cheaper if you buy 2 packs at the same time). This gives me more control over when I test, rather than fannying about to multiple blood tests and repeatedly running the appointment gauntlet to be referred for yet another test. I got the impression my GP wasn’t that bothered about my current situation, so maybe if I have more evidence it’ll ultimately help me. I’m sure 10 of you will come along and tell me the dipstick tests are pointless or something else but I thought I’d share in case it helps someone. You’re welcome to do your own research on it!

I’m tempted to try it to see where things are at. To be honest though, if someone told me ketamine or crack would help me get pregnant then you’d probably find me behind a local skip ready to sniff or smoke whatever

 

[Brewtime87]

AF came very abruptly today, along with my appointment coming through for the fertility clinic in January. I know I'm lucky to be able to get an appointment but it just makes it all seem like a real problem now, if that makes any sense?

 

[Greencatfysh]

Either 10/11 DPO today, managed to not obsess too much this cycle but cracked and did a test today. I got a 50 pack of the 10ml/u strip tests as I was racing through FRER’s last cycle. BFN!! im trying to stay positive and focus on the fact that if this cycle is unsuccessful I’m going to go to the GP next week and get the ball rolling on more tests.

 

[call.me.coco]

Everyone around me is pregnant.
Two women at work are, both say it was an accident. A friend has had her baby and i’m here still trying…

SIL is pregnant so my MIL keeps making comments.

How do people get pregnant by accident?!

Just feeling a bit sorry for myself.

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

I had a super tough works Christmas night out for so many reasons, reminding me why I hate socialising with work people and I like my work and private lives very separate. One of the many horrible parts was having to hear the story of someone who has 4 kids and basically got pregnant just by looking at her husband and I really should ask this person the story myself because the way she tells it is SO FUNNY and I’m trying to chuckle along but inside I’m just dying and wanting the conversation to stop. I’m still processing how much of a fail TTC has been for me so far and my blood test confirming PCOS and whether or not I even want to carry on with this stuff and look at medication or whatever. Basically it’s been a shit year for SO many reasons and the TTC fails is kind of the tip of the iceberg- I had pinned my hopes on being pregnant by now and last cycle I really thought all the planets might have aligned despite the crazy long cycle, but they didn’t not align at all. it’s probably just as well I gave up for this cycle, we have family staying for Christmas and it’s all quite intense being the hostess with the mostest, and MrDragName has a cold and is snotty and snuffly and I’m trying to keep away from him and his drippy nose and mouth breathing at all costs

 

[Greencatfysh]

Coming to my second week of the TWW and still so frustrated that they can send people into space and split the atom but can’t figure out a way to tell us if we’re pregnant any sooner

 

[leavemealone107]

AF arrived this morning. Really thought this would be my month. Had a CM in October and no sign of a BFP since. Starting to feel so deflated. I just hate how much this plays on my mind constantly - I think that is the worst part about TTC. It consumes my every waking second and I even dream about it

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

There’s been lots of good news in here through the festive period and it warms my heart! Thanks for being such a supportive bunch. Hope 2024 brings more good news for more of us

 

[RoseyThorney]

3dpo for me today. I hate the TWW. Fortunately we’re off to NYC tomorrow so that’ll be a lovely distraction and I won’t have the urge to test.

 

[Sunshine489]

I got my positive on a clear blue digital today just to give anyone a bit of hope, I have pcos and long cycles raning from 35-70 days, this is my first month trying to conceive, I am so so shocked

 

[leavemealone107]

Good luck to everyone. I’m out this month but at least I can enjoy drinks on Christmas. Fingers crossed for us all that 2024 is our year! Xxx

 

[MidnightAura]

Good luck to everyone. I tested this morning. BFN. I feel devastated.

 

[Greencatfysh]

Spoiler: Reply

I absolutely see it!

Spoiler: Test again

It got darker over the hour since I took it, I know it’s not reliable. But I’m 10DPO and on a random mid afternoon wee so it would explain why it’s faint. We shall see!!

 

[Meg78]

This is our last month trying at home, and after Christmas I’ll be contacting a private clinic. I’ve managed to achieve implantation 3 times this year after adding in some supplements but they just don’t stick around, and I’m soon to be 38, so feel like I can’t keep waiting. I would really really rather not spend our life savings on something my body should be doing on its own, but I don’t know what else to do at this point

 

[Lioness1]

Spoiler: Test

10dpo - I’ve been feeling absolutely awful since 5dpo so couldn’t wait any longer to test. Thought I was imagining it but there is definitely a line there? Don’t feel pregnant as such, boobs are itchy but not sore.

 

[ThisIsMyDragName]

My Hertility results are back. The bloods point to PCOS. A million years ago I was given that diagnosis based on symptoms. When I had treatment for endometriosis my ovaries were clear so I have the syndrome without the cysts most likely which is I think what was always suspected. My AMH is sky high and my testosterone is high. My thyroid stuff is higher end of normal range but there’s a suggestion I get it rechecked. I’ve had it checked before for extreme fatigue and it’s always come back normal.

I think this is ‘good’ but the tests suggest what I thought based on my 3 cycles of OPK testing, that I don’t always ovulate. So, that’s fun! Will follow up with the GP in the new year.

 

[orange club biscuit]

Hello, can I join? I’ve been lurking, we are starting to try for #2 this cycle. My first one is 2.5. I thought I’d just take it easy for the first month and see what happens but obviously I couldn’t resist the buying the tests so I can wee on all the sticks and over analyse everything