Difficulty getting pregnant....
Discussion
time to join in i think.
Have been trying now for a year, have been checked out and was told i was all ok, but nothing was happening.
Bought the wellman his/her conception tablets and after a few months, we had the fantastic news of a positive test.
The mrs started bleeding a little after 5 weeks, so we had a scan and there was lots of blood in the uterus. Another scan on 6 weeks and still blood but seemed ok. Hospital scanned again on 7 weeks and we had lost the baby.
All this was in Aug/Sept 2011. We have been trying again and not hint of a result. Got ovulation sticks to get the date right, still taking the wellman tablets and think we might have to go down the clomid route.
Where do you get them from? are they only prescribed by our GP?
Have been trying now for a year, have been checked out and was told i was all ok, but nothing was happening.
Bought the wellman his/her conception tablets and after a few months, we had the fantastic news of a positive test.
The mrs started bleeding a little after 5 weeks, so we had a scan and there was lots of blood in the uterus. Another scan on 6 weeks and still blood but seemed ok. Hospital scanned again on 7 weeks and we had lost the baby.
All this was in Aug/Sept 2011. We have been trying again and not hint of a result. Got ovulation sticks to get the date right, still taking the wellman tablets and think we might have to go down the clomid route.
Where do you get them from? are they only prescribed by our GP?
You'll be joining the other thread soon then 
Not sure if its helps those trying without luck for unexplained fertility
We were trying for 2 years, fell pregnant after a few months of reflexology & yoga relaxation and gongs (would have helped chill me out a bit) it was the only thing done different...others swear by the reflexology thing too
Not sure if its helps those trying without luck for unexplained fertility
We were trying for 2 years, fell pregnant after a few months of reflexology & yoga relaxation and gongs (would have helped chill me out a bit) it was the only thing done different...others swear by the reflexology thing too
Hang in there, I'm sure it will happen
I didn't think getting pregnant was going to happen for me with age against me (39) plus PCOS and we'd been waiting for a Laporoscopy for me to see what was going on in there when I fell pregnant. Only having 3 periods since November 2010 makes timing for ovulation impossible.
But, I'm now 37 weeks and counting down to lift off and a life of mayhem no doubt.
Try not to let it become the main centre of attention (difficult I know) and just carry on eith life as normal, I'm sure you'll soon get a positive test.
I didn't think getting pregnant was going to happen for me with age against me (39) plus PCOS and we'd been waiting for a Laporoscopy for me to see what was going on in there when I fell pregnant. Only having 3 periods since November 2010 makes timing for ovulation impossible.
But, I'm now 37 weeks and counting down to lift off and a life of mayhem no doubt.
Try not to let it become the main centre of attention (difficult I know) and just carry on eith life as normal, I'm sure you'll soon get a positive test.
As said by Granville, relax don't fixate nothing grinds you both down more than trying for a baby becoming the main target in life. Every month the build up and let down, sex stopping being fun and spontaneous and becoming about getting sperm to meet the egg.
Speak to the doctors though as a few tests may well check that there isn't a biological reason that things aren't happening.
Speak to the doctors though as a few tests may well check that there isn't a biological reason that things aren't happening.
Well I'm sitting in the waiting room of the clinic with my mum-in-law with wifey in recovery after having the eggs harvested. Only two good eggs were able to be collected and we can only hope that they both start dividing well. Low yield seems to be the reason why we haven't had much luck so far.
MiL is worrying as only she can, so I'm staying with her. I'm happy to leave wifey in the recovery room having already seen her after the procedure - third time round so we both know the score. I know she's just groggy and needs rest for half an hour then we can give her something to drink - then home a bit later.
Hopefully they'll be able to do the insertion Thursday morning as I fly home in the afternoon.
MiL is worrying as only she can, so I'm staying with her. I'm happy to leave wifey in the recovery room having already seen her after the procedure - third time round so we both know the score. I know she's just groggy and needs rest for half an hour then we can give her something to drink - then home a bit later.
Hopefully they'll be able to do the insertion Thursday morning as I fly home in the afternoon.
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
sadly, this thread will be holiday reading for me, so far, it has been a joy to read certain aspects.
age is wh0at we have against us I think, OH is 41, I am 38 on Monday.
my swimmer count is ok, they just need a lifestyle change (ongoing
) an we need a little luck.....
Back soon, and a great PH thread......
.age is wh0at we have against us I think, OH is 41, I am 38 on Monday.
my swimmer count is ok, they just need a lifestyle change (ongoing
) an we need a little luck.....Back soon, and a great PH thread......
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Hi Paddy 'n Murphy,
Hang in there you guys.
I am hoping luck comes knocking on your door.
We are also in "half" a boat as you.
I have just dropped into the 50 some things, while she just turned 30.
So time on her side, experience on my side.
Trying for 18 months now, but had a lot of pressure in this past 2 years or so, believe me,,.
So with all the s
t behind us, we keep positive.vette
Edited by uk_vette on Wednesday 18th July 03:00
I have been twice to sample giving.
Are you waiting until you arrive at the hospital? a good fresh sample?
To keep it warm, keep the little jar under your arm.
See the look on the receptionists face when you reach under your arm and produce,
He, he ,
Damn, it's difficult in the hospital WC though.
vette
Are you waiting until you arrive at the hospital? a good fresh sample?
To keep it warm, keep the little jar under your arm.
See the look on the receptionists face when you reach under your arm and produce,
He, he ,
Damn, it's difficult in the hospital WC though.
vette
Personally (veteren of 4 IVF rounds, now with Twins) I wouldn't get too hung up on avoiding booze. My opinion is that a happy mind and positive attitude is much more important. Being stressed all weekend about how to avoid bringing up the subject with the boys is much worse. By all means, cut it out where you can but dont cause yourself more stress because of it. Have a weekend on the lash, it'll do you good.......
I started off like that but to be honest, the positivity of the consultant (and therefore us) was so much more important. At the end of the day it had much more to do with our age and lack of eggs, not because I like a beer. Believe me, I'm all for giving yourself the best chance but don't underestimate the power of a happy mind....... and a good consultant!
Yep, same same. I never hid anything from anyone purely because it just creates a more stressful situation. You have a medical condition. It's not an embarrassing affliction. i can't recommend the Lister Hospital enough. They were a different gravy. I'm going to say that because it worked but I always felt that with them it was going to and I think that was the difference. Good luck, it really is a tough old journey.......
Hi Paddy N Murphy,
Your in a bit of a sticky situation there I can see.
I think if it was me, then I would not go to the party in the Med.
You have both been trying for a while now, as I have followed many of your posts.
As you have the IVF booked, then you want to be in the best shape, both mentally and bodily.
Of course, you could go to the party, and seriously limit what you drink, or you could just get on with it, and get out of your skull every day.
The thing is, if the IVF fails, how are you going to look back on the party?
Sure there can be a dozen reasons or more, why IVF fails, and this is why I think, adding to the list of reasons, could be the Med. party.
If the IVF fails, could either one of you accidentally say some thing about the "Med party" that wasn't quite so thoughtful, and hurtful.
Remember, once some thing is said, you can't really take it back.
When it's said, it's said.
The IVF could be a great success, and I really hope it is, and the party, the drunken nights, the spewing up over the side, will all be a distant memory.
Its a decision I would have no hesitation on making, and for me, I would not go.
If I were you, I would spend the week getting very close together, keeping in each others company, perhaps have a few days away together at a south coast B&B some where.
Get in the right frame of mind, get all happy together, remind each other just why you are putting yourselves through all this.
The boys party can come another time, when you announce that she is pregnant.
That's the time to crack open the booze.
vette
Your in a bit of a sticky situation there I can see.
I think if it was me, then I would not go to the party in the Med.
You have both been trying for a while now, as I have followed many of your posts.
As you have the IVF booked, then you want to be in the best shape, both mentally and bodily.
Of course, you could go to the party, and seriously limit what you drink, or you could just get on with it, and get out of your skull every day.
The thing is, if the IVF fails, how are you going to look back on the party?
Sure there can be a dozen reasons or more, why IVF fails, and this is why I think, adding to the list of reasons, could be the Med. party.
If the IVF fails, could either one of you accidentally say some thing about the "Med party" that wasn't quite so thoughtful, and hurtful.
Remember, once some thing is said, you can't really take it back.
When it's said, it's said.
The IVF could be a great success, and I really hope it is, and the party, the drunken nights, the spewing up over the side, will all be a distant memory.
Its a decision I would have no hesitation on making, and for me, I would not go.
If I were you, I would spend the week getting very close together, keeping in each others company, perhaps have a few days away together at a south coast B&B some where.
Get in the right frame of mind, get all happy together, remind each other just why you are putting yourselves through all this.
The boys party can come another time, when you announce that she is pregnant.
That's the time to crack open the booze.
vette
Were in the later stages of IVF, i.e. egg implanted and no waiting for the blood test in a week or so.
As for the booze, I just took it easy - a glass of wine or a few beers only. the wife went completely dry but she has never been much of a drinker any way.
The way I look at it is many get preggers after a particularly heavy night out anyway so it can't be that damaging. Everything with moderation for me.
As for the booze, I just took it easy - a glass of wine or a few beers only. the wife went completely dry but she has never been much of a drinker any way.
The way I look at it is many get preggers after a particularly heavy night out anyway so it can't be that damaging. Everything with moderation for me.
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