TTC 2012 Group Year of the ball, Year of the bump

Hi Ladies....

How is every! holding up?

Strikkie... sjoe... that really does sound hectic. I will rem to make a special prayer for you

Tracy... you really have been through the mill on this one. That's a lot of work you had done, I'm surprised you went back to work so early.
I hope that receovery wil zoom past and you will soon be up and running again

KLK... how are things going with you?

Jay... Hi. I too, am considering just giving up now, as it is starting to take its toll on me, and I think on my marriage as well. DH even told me that I will never be happy until the day I get my baby.

Carmen - fx that this cycle brings home some magic for you!

Cols... I understand exactly what it means to make it a chore.... it's tough, but you gotta do it for that BFP. I try and surprise DH, and use diffrent "tactics" lol

Andie... I tried not to say anything, but it's beena while now, so ??? have you tested?


AFM - just finished my last round of Clomid... its been a hectic 6 months of meds and side effects and disappointment all rolled into 1. My doc has suggested I go to the fertility clinic who will use more "invasive" procedures to get me a BFP. Not sure if I want to, or if I'm mentally ready. I was so amped that Clomid would work for me... but BFN is all it gave me! Still have a few days left of the 2WW and then will consider seeing doc again to hear more suggestions. Not holding thumbs though. Seriously considering throwing the towel in now. I've shed too many tears since starting this journey, and right about now, I'm all cried out!

Sorry for the long post ladies, just had to vent

Cols, Connor was also natural (well I didnt need to go to an FS to help) I conceived him 3 weeks after I MC'ed.

Strikkie, spoke to my friend, she had 6 fibroids and not 8. This is what she said, "I had 6 and I was in for 2 nights but I think they only keep you in for 1 usually. Ya, it was sore when you come out but they are straight away pumping you with meds. If I think about it, it felt like the worst period pains to the power of ten heheheh. Recovery is quick - I was booked off for 2 weeks and was able to drive by the end of the first week. Like after any operation, she must have a good rest and take it easy. They do this op by key hole surgery so less invasive (not sure how your doc is doing it Strikkie)." She said having her gall bladder removed was way worse.

Hope that has helped Strikkie.

Tracy, how are you feeling?

Andie?

KLK, Evan was "natural" just staminogro & Folic acid.

Tracy, ouch... I had endo etc and 4 laps / hysto-scopies. But none as bad as yours. Thank goodness they're finally treating you and now you're all cleared up. At least you also have the answer to your kidney troubles. Take it easy...

Thanks ladies, yup i've tried that. DH feels it's a whambam because it's like a chor - Monday I put in special effort.

Cols, I agree with Tracy, it does put loads of strain on your relationship so totally make the most of sexy lingerie and some toys maybe just to spice these things up.

Andie, as per Tracy...I say no more

Tracy, sounds awful but glad they were able to help. Like I have been saying to you I am feeling super positive.

Enjoy the BD'ing Carmen...babydust

Just a quick post, very busy at work

Tracy! That's hectic. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

Strikkie, hope the Dr will have some answers for you and the op goes well.

Andie - FX - you never know hope the spotting is nothing that would hinder TTC.

Jay - keep the faith

Cols - Twice a day does take it's toll, all I can say is try and keep it playful.

KLK - glad the pregnancy is going well.

I'm cd 13 today - have to start Bding, could O any day between CD14 and 17.

Baby dust everyone

Hi ladies (finally)...

Sorry, been so sore and working from home on the laptop, so coming online was the last thing on my mind - sorrryyyyyy....been hectic!

Strikkie : Ah man, I'm sorry you have to go for the procedures. It's always nerve wrecking and a constant worry before you go in (speaking from serious experience here cleary).
To answer you, I had a laporoscopy, hysteroscopy, ureterectomy (well, they thought I would need that, but they managed to skip that part), and 2 other procedures I can't remember the names of.
I had ALOT of work done in there, so my healing is taking much longer than your average lap. If it's just a lap, hysteroscopy & removing of fibroids, then you will be up & going in 3/4 days again on average. But as they say, depending on what they do in there, each recovery is different.

Andie : I say not a wordddddd....

Cols : That is the worst part of TTC with fertility aids - the timed BD sessions. It can take SUCH a toll on you both. It is hard, and honestly, there is no answer on how to make it easier. Just try get "kinky" with some of the sessions....lingerie, some heels maybe

MW2B : Gooooood luck for this cycle!! Hoping your clomid rainbow is being designed as we speak!

Hi to the other ladies!!

AFM : Well, WOW, this has been the worst op by far. They did ALOT in there this time. They found my right ovary had been pulled backwards and upwards and had gotten connected byt he endo to my kidney & ureter coming out my kidney. So every month with AF, everything swells inside from the endo, and this caused the ureter tube to close completely, therefore shutting off the drainign of my kidney. SOOOO, hence all the kidney infections and that abcyss in Feb!! And the left ovary was pulled under and inwards & had grown onto my uterus too. So, in the gynaes words, my ovaries were useless to me. even though I ovulate beautifully, the tubes were too twisted for the egg to get anywhere, and no sperm to the egg. So that's fixed now. They flushed he tubes, did a D&C scrape, removed as much endo as they could (still too much on the bowels to remove properly, but they did their best). and gave me a good overhaul.
So now I wait for the 6 week check up for p of a.
Still extremely swollen - I look 4 months preggies (internal bleeding takes 2 weeks to disepate they reckon), and sitting here behind my desk is literally painful.
Back at work today for the 1st day since op, and YOH, SO sore and uncomfortable still.

Sorry for the long reply, but it wasn't a short story

Andie, Im telling you, your FS will find the problem of why you are spotting (if it is just not normal?!). Still such a long wait until you go. Hope the vomiting has stopped.

Strikkie, I have asked her as soon as she replies I will let you know.

Cols, with my second it took 16 months before we finally came right. Did you conceive your son easily or did you have to do treatment for him as well?