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Trying to conceive/Planned parenthood/Assisted Reproduction Chat thread.

embee

At the request of one of our regular posters here, I'm creating this thread for any people out there who are actively trying for a baby, are thinking about it in the not too distant future, those who are having trouble trying to conceive or anyone who is considering assisted reproduction techniques (IVF, ICSI, IUI, sperm or egg donation etc).

I wanted this seperate from the Pregnancy thread as they are two very seperate voyages on the parenting journey, and for those who are having trouble getting pregnant it can be very taxing reading through many, many posts about pregnancy, new babies etc.

I also realise that there are people out there who won't want to log in with their own usernames - ttc is a very personal journey and for those experiencing problems the notion that they may be identifiable on the internet even through usernames may stop them from coming here and looking for advice/information/support. Please don't think you can't post here - we're here to listen and try to support you all.

Just to finally say : this is not a medical board, so please do not come onto this thread to ask for diagnoses or questions only your GP or OB/GYN can answer. Anyone offering unsolicited medical "diagnoses" will be banned from this forum. We are all here to offer advice, information, support and share our experiences, but we can't tell you why you aren't conceiving or what you should do next.

-embee.

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bobskii

Thanks girls it still not sunk in yet!

Hollywood130

I bet it hasn't I can't imagine what it would feel like to get a positive after trying for so long, enjoy every minute!

Lucyfur

Ah, massive congrats Bobski!! Delighted for you

barbiegirl

Couldn't be happier for you Bobski

bobskii

Ah thanks everyone . I know what it's like to come on here and see other people getting their bfp and whilst being happy still being a little sad inside for yourself.xxx

nemo32

Big congrats bobskii, I am delighted to see you get your BFP after all this time. Can I ask if this was your first IVF?

bobskii

Thanks nemo32 .yes it was my first go at ivf that's why I was so surprised it worked.

pennyloves

OMG I have been thinking of you all week, dreams do come true! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Massive congratulations to you and your partner xxx x

llambert

Oh my God!!!! Congratulations bobskii. I just saw your post and I've a massive smile on my face :-)
I hope you have a very easy pregnancy after these 6 hard years. Delighted to see another positive from this forum.
Enjoy every single minute x x

barbiegirl

bobskii wrote: »

Ah thanks everyone . I know what it's like to come on here and see other people getting their bfp and whilst being happy still being a little sad inside for yourself.xxx

Seeing you get there first time is giving me hope

Lucuma

bobskii wrote: »

Tomorrow is my day for testing..I've already got bfp .I still cannot believe it after nearly 6 years trying .

Delighted for ya Bobskii !!! I just read this and have teared up...bloody pregnancy hormones! Enjoy them and all the rest of it

I can imagine the excitement with your hubby now and with your DS when ye decide to tell him.... enjoy and savour every minute!
You were always good to lighten the tone and with your down-to-earth attitude on here, this is so well deserved after a long wait x

bobskii

Ah thanks everyone . we've told our families cos we didn't want them worryin any longer . Told my young lad first,needless to say he was delighted( I was afraid he would be put out)!!

Booked in for my scan in 3 weeks to make sure everything is ok . fingers crossed it is.
I'm glad I've given hope to others . you always have to have hope!

dublinlady

Huge congrats bobskii

Roustabout

Congrats Bobskii. Keeping on the positive note I too got my long awaited BFP yesterday!! Still in shock & two tests later, it's definitely a positive. In shock but very, very happy. We were nearly 2 years trying.
Now on to a different kind of wait & worry!........

angeldelight

Congratulations!! Loving all the good news xx

pennyloves

Congratulations Roustabout! You must be bursting with happiness! Thrilled for you x

Ms2011

Some serious baby dust flying around this thread lately, let's hope it lands on a few more heads, congrats to all the new namas to be x

Lucuma

Roustabout wrote: »

Congrats Bobskii. Keeping on the positive note I too got my long awaited BFP yesterday!! Still in shock & two tests later, it's definitely a positive. In shock but very, very happy. We were nearly 2 years trying.
Now on to a different kind of wait & worry!........

Congratulations Roustabout

:)
So that's a BFP on 1st go at IVF and a BFP on 2nd go at IUI on this thread - good week on here!

nemo32

We're on a roll... Big Congrats Roustabout, you must be over the moon.. Hope you have H&H 9 mths ahead xx

yellow hen

Lucuma wrote: »

Congratulations Roustabout :)
So that's a BFP on 1st go at IVF and a BFP on 2nd go at IUI on this thread - good week on here!

That's actually incredible success in a small sample of people. Congrats Roustabout.

I think I'm on cd27...trying to be laid back about it all, failing desperately though...:o

Neyite

Roustabout wrote: »

Congrats Bobskii. Keeping on the positive note I too got my long awaited BFP yesterday!! Still in shock & two tests later, it's definitely a positive. In shock but very, very happy. We were nearly 2 years trying.
Now on to a different kind of wait & worry!........

Delighted for ya!!

I'm out this month but rooting for a few more of ye to graduate the thread!

yellow hen

Those all too familiar pains appeared this afternoon. Reckon I'm out too. And on to next month....

Roustabout

Thanks so much for all the good wishes. It's so nice to be able to tell people, even though I won't be telling anybody I know for a while yet!

bobskii

Congrats roustabout!That's great news.

skylarr

Congratulations Rustabout! That's absolutely Great new's after 2 yrs trying! I can't imagine how excited your feeling now, soo exciting!! H & H Pregnancy!:)) Keep us in touch with your progress.

Best wishes,
Skylar X

PS: I'm 10 dpo now and due AF on the 5th of May, so almost 5 days left! There soo many bfp going around this thread I have everything X'd lol!:)

Lot's and Lot's Of Baby Dust To Everyone On Here TTC!:) X

Ms2011

Big spot emerging between my eyebrows heralds the arrival of AF, she's due to land at the weekend :rolleyes:

skylarr

An no Ms2011, hopefully not!! Don't count yourself out until AF arrives!:) You know skin probs are very common in pregnancy too.

If AF does arrive this weekend have you anything different planned for next cycle??

Best Wishes
Skylar:) X

Sittingpretty

Congratulations on all the excellent BFPs! So lovely to see all the Christmas babies on the way!

I'm hoping to be back in the saddle soon. Just had a loss at 7 weeks. Feeling very sad and lost but hopefully will get better and I am glad it didn't happen later in my pregnancy.

I see it's largely recommended to wait for at least one regular period after m/c before trying again. Is that for dating purposes or is it medically better does anyone know?

yellow hen

Sittingpretty wrote: »

Congratulations on all the excellent BFPs! So lovely to see all the Christmas babies on the way!

I'm hoping to be back in the saddle soon. Just had a loss at 7 weeks. Feeling very sad and lost but hopefully will get better and I am glad it didn't happen later in my pregnancy.

I see it's largely recommended to wait for at least one regular period after m/c before trying again. Is that for dating purposes or is it medically better does anyone know?

I'm really sorry to hear that sittingpretty. I think it's a terrible experience for any woman. I remember my sister, who miscarried at 4 months, being told by her consultant that a good rule of thumb is to allow your body the same amount of time to heal as the time which it carried the previous miscarried baby. ie. in your case, wait 7 weeks. I don't know if that was scientific or was just his recommendation to allow for physical and mental healing but I always thought it seemed very reasonable.

Sittingpretty

yellow hen wrote: »

I'm really sorry to hear that sittingpretty. I think it's a terrible experience for any woman. I remember my sister, who miscarried at 4 months, being told by her consultant that a good rule of thumb is to allow your body the same amount of time to heal as the time which it carried the previous miscarried baby. ie. in your case, wait 7 weeks. I don't know if that was scientific or was just his recommendation to allow for physical and mental healing but I always thought it seemed very reasonable.

Thanks Yellow Hen. I've to go back today for repeat bloods to see HCG levels are decreasing.

They keep asking am I sure my dates aren't out which makes it very hard because I know in my heart and soul my dates are right and my baby is gone.

I will ask the Dr today what they say is best.

Thanks for your help