Thanks Sar, it really makes me feel better to know that your sister's child and yours are really good friends. I am feeling much more positive about things, trying to remember that everything happens for a reason, and that hopefully it wil be our turn for a BFP soon. Your baby is soooo gorgeous! Congratulations, and thanks again for your reply.
Boo's Journey... feel free to come along for the ride!
September 21, 2008
Well, about me. I am 29 years old and I live in London, UK. I have been married for almost one year to a wonderful man.
Came off BCP in November 07, straight after our wedding, but didn't start actively TTC until March 08.
I have never had a regular cycle in my life, and was on BCP for about 13 years, which of course just masked the situation. So I decided to see a gynae who gave me lots of blood tests, and an ultrasound, confirming that I have pcos, but that I do ovulate on my own. The problem is that on my own my cycles last anywhere from 5-10 weeks, making it really difficult to pinpoint my ovulation. In May 08 I took my first round of Clomid (100mg) but didn't ovulate until CD26, which my Dr was not happy with, so she put me up to 150mg straight away (although we waited a month before taking the clomid as we were moving house). So last month (Aug 14th cycle) I took 150mg, but had a very confusing cycles with my OPK's turing positive several days before my temps rose. I think I ovulated on CD19, which was a huge improvement.
I thought we were covered anyhow, and thought we had done everything right, but spotting started on 12dpo and AF arrived the next day.
Went back to see the gynae 2 weeks ago who gave me a prescription for metformin 1500mg, which I am now taking, along with the clomid CD2-6. Currently on CD8. This month going to take expectorant again, as found it helped with cm last cycle.
Last week was the toughest hurdle of the ttc journey so far. My younger brother got married under three months ago, and last Thursday announced that they are pregnant, first try. We have been trying for six months and have not told my brother or SIL that we are trying. DH and I really are thrilled for them, but I can't explain how hard it was to hear that they are already pregnant. It sounds so selfish, but I am the oldest and I really wanted to have the first grandchild. I feel like a horrible person for feeling this. I know that there is plenty of love to go around for all of the future grandchildren in our family... but I am finding it really hard to deal with.
So I have put on a brave face for my brother and SIL and they have no idea what we're going through. I would be devastated if they thought for a second that we aren't happy for them... we really are... it's so hard to explain but I hope someone on here understands and doesn't think I am a terrible person.
It is so hard to want something so desperately and it be just outside your grasp.
Still, I have had a few days for the news to sink in, and I am excited for a niece or nephew. Also, if I can fall pregnant soon, my baby and my brothers will be really close in age, and SIL and I can be pregnancy buddies, so hopefully it will all work out for the best.
If we don't fall pregnant this month I am going to book myself in for a hsg, which really scared me. But I need to know if there is anything else wrong, other than the pcos. DH did his SA this week, too, so results should be back on a week or so.
I have been following the journeys of the amazing women on this site, and have picked up sooo much info here, this site is amazing. Thanks for reading, and babydust to all!!
Came off BCP in November 07, straight after our wedding, but didn't start actively TTC until March 08.
I have never had a regular cycle in my life, and was on BCP for about 13 years, which of course just masked the situation. So I decided to see a gynae who gave me lots of blood tests, and an ultrasound, confirming that I have pcos, but that I do ovulate on my own. The problem is that on my own my cycles last anywhere from 5-10 weeks, making it really difficult to pinpoint my ovulation. In May 08 I took my first round of Clomid (100mg) but didn't ovulate until CD26, which my Dr was not happy with, so she put me up to 150mg straight away (although we waited a month before taking the clomid as we were moving house). So last month (Aug 14th cycle) I took 150mg, but had a very confusing cycles with my OPK's turing positive several days before my temps rose. I think I ovulated on CD19, which was a huge improvement.
I thought we were covered anyhow, and thought we had done everything right, but spotting started on 12dpo and AF arrived the next day.
Went back to see the gynae 2 weeks ago who gave me a prescription for metformin 1500mg, which I am now taking, along with the clomid CD2-6. Currently on CD8. This month going to take expectorant again, as found it helped with cm last cycle.
Last week was the toughest hurdle of the ttc journey so far. My younger brother got married under three months ago, and last Thursday announced that they are pregnant, first try. We have been trying for six months and have not told my brother or SIL that we are trying. DH and I really are thrilled for them, but I can't explain how hard it was to hear that they are already pregnant. It sounds so selfish, but I am the oldest and I really wanted to have the first grandchild. I feel like a horrible person for feeling this. I know that there is plenty of love to go around for all of the future grandchildren in our family... but I am finding it really hard to deal with.
So I have put on a brave face for my brother and SIL and they have no idea what we're going through. I would be devastated if they thought for a second that we aren't happy for them... we really are... it's so hard to explain but I hope someone on here understands and doesn't think I am a terrible person.
It is so hard to want something so desperately and it be just outside your grasp.
Still, I have had a few days for the news to sink in, and I am excited for a niece or nephew. Also, if I can fall pregnant soon, my baby and my brothers will be really close in age, and SIL and I can be pregnancy buddies, so hopefully it will all work out for the best.
If we don't fall pregnant this month I am going to book myself in for a hsg, which really scared me. But I need to know if there is anything else wrong, other than the pcos. DH did his SA this week, too, so results should be back on a week or so.
I have been following the journeys of the amazing women on this site, and have picked up sooo much info here, this site is amazing. Thanks for reading, and babydust to all!!
Hey Sar, thanks for checking in on me. I am doing OK, CD18 and still no OPK+, but I am hopeful it will come in the next few days and we are BDing every other day at the moment. Really hoping for a + soon. This is round 3 of clomid, 150mg. Last cycle I O'd on CD19 so looks like this month will be a little later.
Also, last Saturday I went for my first acupuncture appt and I am going to be having a session every saturday for a couple of months, so that helps me feel more positive and that I am doing everything I can to TTC.
How are things with you and your little gorgeous baba?
Feeling much better about the SIL situation, it's taken a couple of weeks but now I am really excited. It's funny because I have learned so much from this site that I am able to give her loads of info on he pregnancy!
Also, last Saturday I went for my first acupuncture appt and I am going to be having a session every saturday for a couple of months, so that helps me feel more positive and that I am doing everything I can to TTC.
How are things with you and your little gorgeous baba?
Feeling much better about the SIL situation, it's taken a couple of weeks but now I am really excited. It's funny because I have learned so much from this site that I am able to give her loads of info on he pregnancy!
Update!!!
Well, I never thought I would get to post this… but I have got my bfp after 7 months TTC!
Got a very faint line on Monday, 11DPO, then yesterday was 12DPO, the line was slightly darker, so I bought some digital tests and they came up saying PREGNANT!!
And yesterday was our first wedding anniversary…. !!
Can’t believe it! Today is 13DPO, and the line was darker again this morning, still not as dark as the test line, but I have done 6 tests in 3 days and all are +, so am going to stop testing and keep everything crossed for a sticky bean!
LMP was September 14th, which makes me 4 wks 3 days only. AF would usually show her face today, first thing in the morning, and I always get spotting the day before AF, neither of which have happened!!
I would describe myself as cautiously optimistic at this point… and more than a bit scared, too, but am considering myself pregnant for the first time ever!!
My Dr doesn’t do betas, but I have an appointment on Tuesday with the nurse to go through dates and appointment schedules, etc.
Things I did differently this month………
Acupuncture – this was my first month, and I had weekly sessions. These worked out as one session pre-O, and two post O (this was just how the sessions fell… my cycles aren’t regular enough to time properly).
Expectorant cough medicine (brand called Covonia – we don’t have mucinex in the UK), one big glug per day from about CD10 until O was confirmed.
OPKs from CD10. O happened on CD19 - the same day as my OPK+ according to FF. This has never happened to me before.
BD every other day from CD11, and for four days running from CD18. I didn’t find out I had O’d on CD19 until around CD22 when FF detected O.
Low dose aspirin once per day from when I knew I had O’d.
Also, for the first time ever, I noticed some brown cm 7dpo, which I now think could have been implantation.
I took metformin 1500mg for the first time this month too, along with round 3 of clomid 150mg. This was my second round of 150mg of clomid, first try on 100mg didn’t get me O’ing.
My chart is below (hope the link works)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/20e772
I thought I would share all the details with you wonderful ladies, who have given me so much help and support in this journey so far. Hope it is useful to somebody!
So any sticky glue will be gratefully received!!
This is such a looong post, thanks for reading!!
Love
Boo
Well, I never thought I would get to post this… but I have got my bfp after 7 months TTC!
Got a very faint line on Monday, 11DPO, then yesterday was 12DPO, the line was slightly darker, so I bought some digital tests and they came up saying PREGNANT!!
And yesterday was our first wedding anniversary…. !!
Can’t believe it! Today is 13DPO, and the line was darker again this morning, still not as dark as the test line, but I have done 6 tests in 3 days and all are +, so am going to stop testing and keep everything crossed for a sticky bean!
LMP was September 14th, which makes me 4 wks 3 days only. AF would usually show her face today, first thing in the morning, and I always get spotting the day before AF, neither of which have happened!!
I would describe myself as cautiously optimistic at this point… and more than a bit scared, too, but am considering myself pregnant for the first time ever!!
My Dr doesn’t do betas, but I have an appointment on Tuesday with the nurse to go through dates and appointment schedules, etc.
Things I did differently this month………
Acupuncture – this was my first month, and I had weekly sessions. These worked out as one session pre-O, and two post O (this was just how the sessions fell… my cycles aren’t regular enough to time properly).
Expectorant cough medicine (brand called Covonia – we don’t have mucinex in the UK), one big glug per day from about CD10 until O was confirmed.
OPKs from CD10. O happened on CD19 - the same day as my OPK+ according to FF. This has never happened to me before.
BD every other day from CD11, and for four days running from CD18. I didn’t find out I had O’d on CD19 until around CD22 when FF detected O.
Low dose aspirin once per day from when I knew I had O’d.
Also, for the first time ever, I noticed some brown cm 7dpo, which I now think could have been implantation.
I took metformin 1500mg for the first time this month too, along with round 3 of clomid 150mg. This was my second round of 150mg of clomid, first try on 100mg didn’t get me O’ing.
My chart is below (hope the link works)
http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/20e772
I thought I would share all the details with you wonderful ladies, who have given me so much help and support in this journey so far. Hope it is useful to somebody!
So any sticky glue will be gratefully received!!
This is such a looong post, thanks for reading!!
Love
Boo
Hello Ladies, thanks for commenting on my post! I am so thrilled it has given you some hope, that means a lot to me!
Faith - I had some very light, brown cm on 6 and 7DPO, it was very light and I would not have noticed it had I not been scrutinising cm, but it was definitely there. I usually get brown cm as the start of my af, but as this was too early, it was the first sign that something was up. I hope it is a good sign for you! Please let me know how you are doing!
Amanda, I only had blood work done during my first cycle of clomid, as it is not covered on my health insurance and the tests were veryy expensive. My Dr. prescribed me the higher dose (150mg) as long as I promised to faithfully chart my bbts so she could tell when I O'd.
My first cycle (100mg) made me O very late still, but I O'd on CD19 for both round two and the successful (so far!) round 3. So you are two days late? Have you tested yet? Perhaps this is your month!! I hope so.
Thans again for your replies, this site has helped me so much and it really means a lot to have given some inspiration to someone else! Babydust to you both!
Faith - I had some very light, brown cm on 6 and 7DPO, it was very light and I would not have noticed it had I not been scrutinising cm, but it was definitely there. I usually get brown cm as the start of my af, but as this was too early, it was the first sign that something was up. I hope it is a good sign for you! Please let me know how you are doing!
Amanda, I only had blood work done during my first cycle of clomid, as it is not covered on my health insurance and the tests were veryy expensive. My Dr. prescribed me the higher dose (150mg) as long as I promised to faithfully chart my bbts so she could tell when I O'd.
My first cycle (100mg) made me O very late still, but I O'd on CD19 for both round two and the successful (so far!) round 3. So you are two days late? Have you tested yet? Perhaps this is your month!! I hope so.
Thans again for your replies, this site has helped me so much and it really means a lot to have given some inspiration to someone else! Babydust to you both!
September 21, 2008
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