Trying to Conceive 2016 onwards Chat Thread

Scousemouse83

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Yeah I did - thanks for that as I would never had before. I'm not sure it's worth going back to her if she thinks everything is fine so will probably just give it a few more months then go back to the clinic I guess.

It's so hard to know what to do. But if you are past the year she should be referring you on. Although as your with a fertility clinic it would be your choice which you went with.

Scousemouse83

Saul T Nutzz wrote: »

Missus had "dildo cam" scan this morning, everything as it should be, good strong heartbeat, both of us teary eyed upon hearing it.

About 6.5 weeks gone.

That's great

Hopeful2016

kkcatlou wrote: »

I'm not sure if someone else has replied to you on this, and not to freak you out, but a GP's version of "normal" and fertility version of normal are quite different. Napro say your progesterone needs to be at least 60 to conceive without risk of miscarriage. I know they are stricter than most, but still worth probing your GP more. I went months thinking I was normal til I realised otherwise, and then quickly went from 28 to 100! Also, GP's idea of normal for thyroid function (below 4) is also way off the fertility recommendation of below 2.

Best of luck!

My thyroid was 2.8, is that something I should be worried about? Doctor told me it was normal.

fits

I was told my fsh was normal by gp. It really wasnt. I was told my testosterone was normal when it was actually very low. And I was told my progesterone implied I wasn't ovulating when in fact it was over thirty and I definitely did ovulate. Ya cant beat a specialist

Hopeful2016

fits wrote: »

I was told my fsh was normal by gp. It really wasnt. I was told my testosterone was normal when it was actually very low. And I was told my progesterone implied I wasn't ovulating when in fact it was over thirty and I definitely did ovulate. Ya cant beat a specialist

It's so annoying to have to second guess them. I was at a specialist about two weeks ago and gave him my results. He didn't mention anything was unsatisfactory with them but I'll definitely ask him to double check next time I'm there.

Ruailebuile

Hopeful2016 wrote: »

It's so annoying to have to second guess them. I was at a specialist about two weeks ago and gave him my results. He didn't mention anything was unsatisfactory with them but I'll definitely ask him to double check next time I'm there.

I completely agree, very annoying that we need to doubt them.

Scousemouse83

Ruailebuile wrote: »

I completely agree, very annoying that we need to doubt them.

It's so tough second guessing! I know all the normal values and work with the values daily so I really had to press her for my values as she kept saying there normal. I'm back next month once my cycle settles for proper 3/21 day bloods.

Scousemouse83

I caved and used opk's!!
Second day of strong positive and ewcm yesterday and 3 days ago. So hopefully bd today, yesterday and Monday will be enough as won't see each other tomorrow. Try for Saturday too. Hopefully that's enough.
What day is dpo if using the cheapie opk?

Ruailebuile

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

I caved and used opk's!!
Second day of strong positive and ewcm yesterday and 3 days ago. So hopefully bd today, yesterday and Monday will be enough as won't see each other tomorrow. Try for Saturday too. Hopefully that's enough.
What day is dpo if using the cheapie opk?

Can't answer your question but yayy for signs of ovulation, looks like you are covered DB wise too so fingers crossed

Scousemouse83

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Can't answer your question but yayy for signs of ovulation, looks like you are covered DB wise too so fingers crossed

Yay is right! Totally clueless with all this bit as I was using the clearblue and the solid smiley gave me a clue.

Ruailebuile

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Yay is right! Totally clueless with all this bit as I was using the clearblue and the solid smiley gave me a clue.

I think with the CB it's the day after you get the solid smiley is when you ovulate so the following day would be 1dpo

Scousemouse83

Ruailebuile wrote: »

I think with the CB it's the day after you get the solid smiley is when you ovulate so the following day would be 1dpo

Yeah I know that's why I don't know when your dpo starts when not using them. I feel I'm useless at this!

Ruailebuile

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Yeah I know that's why I don't know when your dpo starts when not using them. I feel I'm useless at this!

Ah sorry I get you now! Yeah I have no idea with the cheapie ones, maybe the day of the strongest positive is the day of ovulation...terribly scientific I am

Scousemouse83

Ruailebuile wrote: »

Ah sorry I get you now! Yeah I have no idea with the cheapie ones, maybe the day of the strongest positive is the day of ovulation...terribly scientific I am

It's ridiculous! I haven't a clue I need an idiots guide! I was twinge and bloated last night so going to say yesterday! There's a reason they are expensive as they take all the thinking out!! Haha

Ruailebuile

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

It's ridiculous! I haven't a clue I need an idiots guide! I was twinge and bloated last night so going to say yesterday! There's a reason they are expensive as they take all the thinking out!! Haha

That is so true!!!! haha

frogstar

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

It's ridiculous! I haven't a clue I need an idiots guide! I was twinge and bloated last night so going to say yesterday! There's a reason they are expensive as they take all the thinking out!! Haha

If not already doing so you should also temp as this will show you the exact date you ovulate. Albeit it is after the event it's great to confirm ovulation. Once you a a sharp shift up in your temps for three days it wil confirm the date. Really handy for a pattern.

I find it much easier to temp and check cm than use opk as they don't work for everyone. Also A positive opk does not guarantee you have ovulated, only a sharp rise in temperature will ( which will remain elevated if you are pregnant or drop back once your period comes) I can't recommend it enough.

Fertility friend is great for little snippets

Scousemouse83

frogstar wrote: »

If not already doing so you should also temp as this will show you the exact date you ovulate. Albeit it is after the event it's great to confirm ovulation. Once you a a sharp shift up in your temps for three days it wil confirm the date. Really handy for a pattern.

I find it much easier to temp and check cm than use opk as they don't work for everyone. Also A positive opk does not guarantee you have ovulated, only a sharp rise in temperature will ( which will remain elevated if you are pregnant or drop back once your period comes) I can't recommend it enough.

Fertility friend is great for little snippets

I will be temping next month. I get ovulation pains and cm so I'm also going by that. I'm just raging we couldn't dtd last night but we did the 2 days before so hoping we get lucky. Thanks i seen all the fertility friend snippets so i will use it for next month. Thanks!!

Redteacup86

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

I caved and used opk's!!
Second day of strong positive and ewcm yesterday and 3 days ago. So hopefully bd today, yesterday and Monday will be enough as won't see each other tomorrow. Try for Saturday too. Hopefully that's enough.
What day is dpo if using the cheapie opk?

Ooh exciting!! We will be TWW buddy's- think im about 4dpo. My temps are all over the place this month
Hubby got his semanalysis results back - all good. Not fabulous but a good bit above average so all good with him. I'm delighted for him but I can't help the niggle in my mind that if there is something wrong now we know it's me for sure. I'll be giving it 2 months then back to the doc for a referral.

Scousemouse83

Redteacup86 wrote: »

Ooh exciting!! We will be TWW buddy's- think im about 4dpo. My temps are all over the place this month
Hubby got his semanalysis results back - all good. Not fabulous but a good bit above average so all good with him. I'm delighted for him but I can't help the niggle in my mind that if there is something wrong now we know it's me for sure. I'll be giving it 2 months then back to the doc for a referral.

I'm hoping we did enough I find that bit the hardest trying to insist on dtd but not making him feel bad when he's wrecked!
Tww buddies indeed!
Delighted with your results a relief I bet. And a plan formulated that's great!

Redteacup86

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Redteacup86 wrote: »

Ooh exciting!! We will be TWW buddy's- think im about 4dpo. My temps are all over the place this month
Hubby got his semanalysis results back - all good. Not fabulous but a good bit above average so all good with him. I'm delighted for him but I can't help the niggle in my mind that if there is something wrong now we know it's me for sure. I'll be giving it 2 months then back to the doc for a referral.

I'm hoping we did enough I find that bit the hardest trying to insist on dtd but not making him feel bad when he's wrecked!
Tww buddies indeed!
Delighted with your results a relief I bet. And a plan formulated that's great!

We were like bleedin rabbits this month - did nine days straight cd 10 - 18. Used to follow SMEP but now that we know Hubs sperm count is pretty good we don't bother skipping any days to let him recharge

Scousemouse83

Redteacup86 wrote: »

We were like bleedin rabbits this month - did nine days straight cd 10 - 18. Used to follow SMEP but now that we know Hubs sperm count is pretty good we don't bother skipping any days to let him recharge

Oh wow your well covered. Not a hope here with shifts. That's what has me worried but sure what can I do now. Gp said every other day and the gynea but sure your flying it!! Fingers crossed for us!

Redteacup86

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Redteacup86 wrote: »

We were like bleedin rabbits this month - did nine days straight cd 10 - 18. Used to follow SMEP but now that we know Hubs sperm count is pretty good we don't bother skipping any days to let him recharge

Oh wow your well covered. Not a hope here with shifts. That's what has me worried but sure what can I do now. Gp said every other day and the gynea but sure your flying it!! Fingers crossed for us!

Yeah every other day seems to be the recommended alright. Hasn't worked for us so far so we just said feck it and went for it this month!!

Scousemouse83

Redteacup86 wrote: »

Yeah every other day seems to be the recommended alright. Hasn't worked for us so far so we just said feck it and went for it this month!!

Good on ye! Yeah sure who knows, with a 25-33% a month who knows whose right or wrong.

Redteacup86

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Good on ye! Yeah sure who knows, with a 25-33% a month who knows whose right or wrong.

Keep us posted on any symptoms, hope the TWW flies

Scousemouse83

Redteacup86 wrote: »

Keep us posted on any symptoms, hope the TWW flies

Indeed likewise. I'm going to be good and not symptom spotting or googling as there to similar to Af symptoms! Fly indeed, on nights for most of it so hoping I'm super busy and it flies!

Ruailebuile

frogstar wrote: »

If not already doing so you should also temp as this will show you the exact date you ovulate. Albeit it is after the event it's great to confirm ovulation. Once you a a sharp shift up in your temps for three days it wil confirm the date. Really handy for a pattern.

I find it much easier to temp and check cm than use opk as they don't work for everyone. Also A positive opk does not guarantee you have ovulated, only a sharp rise in temperature will ( which will remain elevated if you are pregnant or drop back once your period comes) I can't recommend it enough.

Fertility friend is great for little snippets

I've a question about temping actually - my temperature seems to rise the morning after I have had a few drinks/ glasses of wine, is that normal?

Ruailebuile

Scousemouse83 wrote: »

Indeed likewise. I'm going to be good and not symptom spotting or googling as there to similar to Af symptoms! Fly indeed, on nights for most of it so hoping I'm super busy and it flies!

Good luck on your tww ladies, fingers crossed for you both. I didn't symptom check last month and felt so much better for it. God a shock when my AF arrived earlier than expected though but I felt it went much quicker as I wasn't over analysing every single thing.

fits

Ruailebuile wrote: »

I've a question about temping actually - my temperature seems to rise the morning after I have had a few drinks/ glasses of wine, is that normal?

I think that happened me too. But I'm off the booze a good while now as I figured it wouldn't help my chances.

Ruailebuile

fits wrote: »

I think that happened me too. But I'm off the booze a good while now as I figured it wouldn't help my chances.

God fair play! The weekend glass of vino keeps me sane

Redteacup86

Ruailebuile wrote: »

fits wrote: »

I think that happened me too. But I'm off the booze a good while now as I figured it wouldn't help my chances.

God fair play! The weekend glass of vino keeps me sane

Ruaillebuille my temp always rockets up day after drinking. I'm a very occasional drinker so doesn't happen much! But I generally ignore the temp the day after I drink.