Hi anyone in here trying to conceive their first?

I'm looking at joining with ladies that are trying to conceive for their first child for support and advice as each month so far has been a heart ache and a disappointment for me and DH. I am under a lot of stress and recently resigned from my job to making it my first and only priority as I have been feeling down these past few days and need support from those who are going through similar circumstances as me. I have friends that have fallen pregnant without trying and know of a few couples that tried for years to get pregnant and as soon as they stopped trying, they fell pregnant.


We have been trying to conceive naturally for the past year and a half after a zillion blood tests, scans and HPT with no BFP. I have been diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and currently taking Metformin to control my glucose level whilst exercising. We were also required by my Endocrinologist to see a clinical dietician to help me control my Diabetes as advised can be high birth risk if I do fall pregnant.


Currently we are seeing a Fertility Specialist and now taking Clomid to help me regulate my period and hopefully ovulate.
I am 30 and DH is 38 (turning 39 end of this month), we are on CD19 on our #2 cycle of Clomid (only going to try it for 1 more month after this cycle) then going to try Acupuncture as heard it is really good. I have also placed an order to get some OPKs to help me chart to find out when I O.


Here's to hoping for a Brighter, Successful, Happier year! Plentiful Baby Dust for everyone xoxoxoxo

Hi, I am not TTC. But just wanted to say maybe you can try adoption??? Good luck

hi,

im trying to conceive my first live born baby, so not really the same but kinda sorta. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago. i am lucky in that i dont need to take medication to control PCOS, however i do experience the random nature of AF. i conceived my daughter without trying. However we lost her at 26 weeks. we have since been trying for the last 20 months for another child. i am taking clomid and am on my 3rd cycle as i dont o on my own.

may i ask why you are stopping clomid so soon?

Hi anyone in here trying to conceive their first?

I'm looking at joining with ladies that are trying to conceive for their first child for support and advice as each month so far has been a heart ache and a disappointment for me and DH. I am under a lot of stress and recently resigned from my job to making it my first and only priority as I have been feeling down these past few days and need support from those who are going through similar circumstances as me. I have friends that have fallen pregnant without trying and know of a few couples that tried for years to get pregnant and as soon as they stopped trying, they fell pregnant.


We have been trying to conceive naturally for the past year and a half after a zillion blood tests, scans and HPT with no BFP. I have been diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and currently taking Metformin to control my glucose level whilst exercising. We were also required by my Endocrinologist to see a clinical dietician to help me control my Diabetes as advised can be high birth risk if I do fall pregnant.


Currently we are seeing a Fertility Specialist and now taking Clomid to help me regulate my period and hopefully ovulate.
I am 30 and DH is 38 (turning 39 end of this month), we are on CD19 on our #2 cycle of Clomid (only going to try it for 1 more month after this cycle) then going to try Acupuncture as heard it is really good. I have also placed an order to get some OPKs to help me chart to find out when I O.


Here's to hoping for a Brighter, Successful, Happier year! Plentiful Baby Dust for everyone xoxoxoxo

Hey Charriol

This thread is such a good idea!!
My Df and I have been trying for just over 6 months to conceive our first, I am almost 22 and my Df is 34. In June he had a vasectomy reversal and I have Pcos so it is prob not surprising we have not got our bfp yet.

I know we have not been trying that long but I know how you feel, I hear abouts girls falling preganant just like that by accident and makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with me! But I know that when we do get our bundle of joy that we will appreciate everything all the more!

I was just wondering if you are on any vitamins or anything, a lady named Del on here is so awesome she told me about this combo to take that could help with everything, I have not tried it yet as money is still tight after xmas.

I have really irregular Af, which is a pain up the bum cause when I miss a month I get my hopes up! And not sure when or if I ovulate, I have got opk's but keep getting negatives :s

Each month we try and fail it hurts like hell but I know we just need to keep believing (Even tho it hard) that it will happen and try get in a positive mindframe (If that makes sense).
Have you got any hobbies? I ask cause at the moment I don't really have any and just mope round the house each day which makes me focus on it even more, I will be starting at Uni again soon so will be glad for the distraction.

Have you tried doing the whole temp thing? Sorry for all the questions lol! I haven't but am thinking of starting maybe. I think we are going to take a break for next month so I can try lose some weight but find that even with eating healthhy and exercise nothing works sad
Do you find this as my doc said that Pcos can cause this? My Df doesn't really understand why I want to stop and try losing wieght since he says that if get pregnant you will put it all on again, I just want to be in a healthy range for when it does happen.

Sorry for all that info lol, I hope you are feeling better about thngs today, and sending you lots of baby dust!

Hi anyone in here trying to conceive their first?

I'm looking at joining with ladies that are trying to conceive for their first child for support and advice as each month so far has been a heart ache and a disappointment for me and DH. I am under a lot of stress and recently resigned from my job to making it my first and only priority as I have been feeling down these past few days and need support from those who are going through similar circumstances as me. I have friends that have fallen pregnant without trying and know of a few couples that tried for years to get pregnant and as soon as they stopped trying, they fell pregnant.


We have been trying to conceive naturally for the past year and a half after a zillion blood tests, scans and HPT with no BFP. I have been diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and currently taking Metformin to control my glucose level whilst exercising. We were also required by my Endocrinologist to see a clinical dietician to help me control my Diabetes as advised can be high birth risk if I do fall pregnant.


Currently we are seeing a Fertility Specialist and now taking Clomid to help me regulate my period and hopefully ovulate.
I am 30 and DH is 38 (turning 39 end of this month), we are on CD19 on our #2 cycle of Clomid (only going to try it for 1 more month after this cycle) then going to try Acupuncture as heard it is really good. I have also placed an order to get some OPKs to help me chart to find out when I O.


Here's to hoping for a Brighter, Successful, Happier year! Plentiful Baby Dust for everyone xoxoxoxo

Hello... I am TTC #1, I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 years ago, before DH and I were married or TTC!
I know what you mean about each month being heart ache and dissapointment, we have been trying for 11 cycles or 12 months cause my cycles are slightly longer... At the end of each month I feel crushed with another BFN or AF's arrival.. I hope 2012 brings us better luck.

I have a totally regular cycle, and no symptoms of PCOS, so I'm not sure if that is what is causing the problems or not.. We are going to give it till April and then see out doctor again!

FX for you and all the other ladies TTC our firsts!! I want this really bad!!

hi,

im trying to conceive my first live born baby, so not really the same but kinda sorta. I was diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago. i am lucky in that i dont need to take medication to control PCOS, however i do experience the random nature of AF. i conceived my daughter without trying. However we lost her at 26 weeks. we have since been trying for the last 20 months for another child. i am taking clomid and am on my 3rd cycle as i dont o on my own.

may i ask why you are stopping clomid so soon?

Hi Rumsmuggler,

Thank you for joining babe. I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your baby daughter, it’s the one thing that I fear and find it to be the most unfair experience one could ever endure. When I was in my teens, I witnessed my best friend’s mother have a miscarriage which to this date I still remember the horrid day. Nobody should have to go through a miscarriage and don't ever wish that upon anyone. I don’t know what you are feeling right now, but I want you to know that I am here for you if you ever need to talk.

We have also been trying for a child for nearly 20 months too, nearing 2 years. Having PCOS doesn't help as it makes it harder to fall pregnant and found that miscarriage is common in women with PCOS as don't ovulate when they're supposed to and sometimes can be caused to producing poorer quality eggs. I was told from my FS to stay on Metformin if pregnant through the first trimester as it has been shown to decrease the chance of miscarriage in women with PCOS.

FS advised to try 3 rounds of Clomid and that if that doesn't work then to resort to something else..Laparoscopic Ovarian Drilling was recommended to help regulate O and to increase the likelihood of pregnancy. I had a friend that did it as she had endometriosis and fell pregnant straight away. Just wondering whether it's something that we might have to try before our last resort to IUI. It’s frustrating and it's a far longer process than I ever imagined. But will be worth it in the end =)

Clomid has been pretty discouraging. The last few days I have had horrible cramping pains, hot flashes throughout the night with really bad nausea throughout the day but apart from that, all is good. Did you experience any symptoms while on Clomid?

Keep me posted on your progress and wish you nothing more than a healthy baby/babies. Sending you lots of baby dust babe xoxox

Hey Charriol

This thread is such a good idea!!
My Df and I have been trying for just over 6 months to conceive our first, I am almost 22 and my Df is 34. In June he had a vasectomy reversal and I have Pcos so it is prob not surprising we have not got our bfp yet.

I know we have not been trying that long but I know how you feel, I hear abouts girls falling preganant just like that by accident and makes me wonder what the hell is wrong with me! But I know that when we do get our bundle of joy that we will appreciate everything all the more!

I was just wondering if you are on any vitamins or anything, a lady named Del on here is so awesome she told me about this combo to take that could help with everything, I have not tried it yet as money is still tight after xmas.

I have really irregular Af, which is a pain up the bum cause when I miss a month I get my hopes up! And not sure when or if I ovulate, I have got opk's but keep getting negatives :s

Each month we try and fail it hurts like hell but I know we just need to keep believing (Even tho it hard) that it will happen and try get in a positive mindframe (If that makes sense).
Have you got any hobbies? I ask cause at the moment I don't really have any and just mope round the house each day which makes me focus on it even more, I will be starting at Uni again soon so will be glad for the distraction.

Have you tried doing the whole temp thing? Sorry for all the questions lol! I haven't but am thinking of starting maybe. I think we are going to take a break for next month so I can try lose some weight but find that even with eating healthhy and exercise nothing works sad
Do you find this as my doc said that Pcos can cause this? My Df doesn't really understand why I want to stop and try losing wieght since he says that if get pregnant you will put it all on again, I just want to be in a healthy range for when it does happen.

Sorry for all that info lol, I hope you are feeling better about thngs today, and sending you lots of baby dust!

Hi Lucky Slippers,

Thank you for joining babe, nice to meet you smile
I'm currently taking x3 Metformin tablets 500mg and x1 Elevit tablet a day with Clomid CD5-9.

Del is a wonderful person who I met on the Clomid Mummies forum, my respect and admiration goes to her for all that she has done to help others on this forum. She really should start her own blogging service as she seems to have an answer for everything...love her work! smile

I know what you mean about Af not arriving on time and getting all your hopes up and all...such a good feeling to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I left my job as was getting too tied up working 6 days a week; the work consumed me....there were nights I would dream about work which was frightening lol grin Crazy I know!!!!

I actually have a hobby in making things by hand, love arts and craft but don't get time to do it as I'm buggered when I get home from work.
I have been exercising and eating healthy too, I'm currently under weight and really annoyed that I still have to monitor what I eat. But it'll all be worth the fight and battle when we get our little bundles of joy smile

Let me know how you go with Del's Vitamin combo? Wishing you all good luck on your journeys and would like to know how you all get on. Here's to a healthier and early conception for everyone on board xoxo

Hello... I am TTC #1, I was diagnosed with PCOS about 6 years ago, before DH and I were married or TTC!
I know what you mean about each month being heart ache and dissapointment, we have been trying for 11 cycles or 12 months cause my cycles are slightly longer... At the end of each month I feel crushed with another BFN or AF's arrival.. I hope 2012 brings us better luck.

I have a totally regular cycle, and no symptoms of PCOS, so I'm not sure if that is what is causing the problems or not.. We are going to give it till April and then see out doctor again!

FX for you and all the other ladies TTC our firsts!! I want this really bad!!

Hi Kirst,

Thank you for joining sweety, welcome on board the TTC #1 journey smile

My cycles are also irregular which is annoying but I guess you slowly adapt to it in due time.
Me and DH tried naturally for awhile with no luck and had to resort to see a Doctor. Normally, they get you to do heaps and heaps of test, scans which can be a costly ordeal at times. I would highly recommend researching forums and getting referral from friends/colleagues for a good doctor/specialist. It helps to find one that really cares about you and your needs and not just rush you out of the consulting rooms like you’re a number. If you have problems locating one and live in Melbourne I can recommend you one. Mind you it took me awhile as I saw many specialists, GPs etc until I found the right one for me.

Are you taking anything to control your PCOS or any other medications?

Hopefully we can all share our experiences and all get a BFP soon. Let me know how you go and keep me updated on your progress xoxo

Hi Kirst,

Thank you for joining sweety, welcome on board the TTC #1 journey smile

My cycles are also irregular which is annoying but I guess you slowly adapt to it in due time.
Me and DH tried naturally for awhile with no luck and had to resort to see a Doctor. Normally, they get you to do heaps and heaps of test, scans which can be a costly ordeal at times. I would highly recommend researching forums and getting referral from friends/colleagues for a good doctor/specialist. It helps to find one that really cares about you and your needs and not just rush you out of the consulting rooms like you’re a number. If you have problems locating one and live in Melbourne I can recommend you one. Mind you it took me awhile as I saw many specialists, GPs etc until I found the right one for me.

Are you taking anything to control your PCOS or any other medications?

Hopefully we can all share our experiences and all get a BFP soon. Let me know how you go and keep me updated on your progress xoxo

I'm not taking anything to control the PCOS, my cycles are between 29-33 days (they used to be 35 days or more) I have found drinking red raspberry leaf tea keeps my cycles on the shorter side... Which is something we totally want when TTC tongue
My doctor has been good, haven't seen him for a while tho!

It's fantastic to have someone to talk to! - I have kind of been scared and putting off going to the doctor, I guess Im not sure if I want to hear what they have to say results wise!!

Do you have any other PCOS symptoms?

Take care and loads of baby dust to you xx

Hi. Everyone!
Well I am nearly 24, df is 31, and we are trying for our first baby, although df does already have an older son.
Have been diagnosed with PCOS and currently waiting to get an appointment with the fertility specialist.
I so far haven't had a cycle. Came off of OCP in July and haven't had a period yet. Which is very very frustrating.
Everyone around me seems to be having babies as well which does not help!
Feel like an absolute failure that I can't even get pregnant, find it gets me down quite a bit, want nothing more than to have our little one in our hOme.

We seem to have started a pcos thread hear! Lol.
Im on metformin 2grams a day.
Really hope that we can get a "quick fix" with the fertility specialist although I highly doubt it but it doesn't hurt to hope.

Good luck everyone!

Hi Lucky Slippers,

Thank you for joining babe, nice to meet you smile
I'm currently taking x3 Metformin tablets 500mg and x1 Elevit tablet a day with Clomid CD5-9.

Del is a wonderful person who I met on the Clomid Mummies forum, my respect and admiration goes to her for all that she has done to help others on this forum. She really should start her own blogging service as she seems to have an answer for everything...love her work! smile

I know what you mean about Af not arriving on time and getting all your hopes up and all...such a good feeling to know that I'm not the only one experiencing it. I left my job as was getting too tied up working 6 days a week; the work consumed me....there were nights I would dream about work which was frightening lol grin Crazy I know!!!!

I actually have a hobby in making things by hand, love arts and craft but don't get time to do it as I'm buggered when I get home from work.
I have been exercising and eating healthy too, I'm currently under weight and really annoyed that I still have to monitor what I eat. But it'll all be worth the fight and battle when we get our little bundles of joy smile

Let me know how you go with Del's Vitamin combo? Wishing you all good luck on your journeys and would like to know how you all get on. Here's to a healthier and early conception for everyone on board xoxo

Heys

Aw sounds like a good idea you left work that would be very exhausting! That sounds cool making craft etc love that kind of stuff and least now you'll have more time for that too!
Del is so awesome aye she def could start up her own or even write a book!
I def will think we will start on it in March, seems ages away :s lol

I was just wondering how long did it take for your Dr to refer you to a FS and start on Clomid? Mine was saying you'd need to be trying a year which seems like aggggeeesss away but I suppose it will go fast, FX! How are you feeling on it, I hear alot of ladies talk about a lot of different side effects?

AFM I'm on CD 37 with a BFN yesterday,not a surprise as don't know if ovulated this month, actual wish AF would hurry up! lol


Hi to everyone on this thread and FX that you and all the ladies on here get their BFP soon!!!

Hi everyone,
My DF and I are TTC our first.. We are getting married on the 06th Of May this year and we really hope we can announce our pregnancy at the wedding.. that would be fantstic.. And if we do fall this month we will be due around the 7th of October which was our originally planned wedding day smile So fingers crossed.

Im hoping to be able to give my grandad the news of another grandchild as he is very sick and I tink this would make him so happy.

Good luck everybody fingers crossed for all of you smile

G'day ladies,
Well I want to let you all know that there is hope out there and that you will ALL get your bundles of joy very soon. In saying that I have PCOS and was diagnosed at the age of 15 (I am now 28 which calculates to 13years lol)when my mother got concerned that my periods hadn't started plus I had developed a lovely "beard" which we later found out was hertutism, cause as we all know PCOS is due to us having too much testosterone in our system. Back to the story lol, from my GP I was referred to a hormone doctor (endocrinologist) who got my periods started but alas couldn't stop them( she put me on "the pill" but I bled for the entire month!! Not fun).

A few weeks went by and in this time my mother was in hospital for a hysterectomy. I obviously visited her and on one occasion her doctor was there no big deal I thought. I had left the room while he was gas bagging to mum when I had returned mum told me I have an appointment with him the following week.

The doctor (Dr Miller) sat me down and told me that I hope I don't plan on having a big family cause I have PCOS ( to a 15/16 yr who one day wanted to be a mum this was horrendous news he brought my mother to tears) he did whoever fix my periods for about 6 year by adding to "the pill" was to to take primolut to stop the bleeding through the days I wasn't supposed to bleed and stop it on the active days of the pill (hope that makes sense).

So sorry for the loooong post I promise I'm getting to the end lol

After I got married DH and I wanted to TTC when we knew the time was right,knowing my history we went to a GYOB that my GP referred us to and this is where the fun began.

I went to see another endocrinologist who suggested I have lad band surgery cause as we all know weight gain is a big symptom of PCOS. After being on EVERY diet on the planet I went and had it done. 40 kilos down in 7 months we fell pregnant NATURALLY without drugs after 2 and a half years of trying.

I am now pregnant again after trying for 10 months and finding out new information about my ovulation. Once again naturally thanks to doctors who had the time and resources to sit down and explain to me in details and me asking thousands of questions. The one thing I am soooo happy about is not one of those doctors judged me on my weight not one! They know I know weight is a huge deal to try and fall pregnant and they respected me in knowing I know how to control my weight and get to my goal of falling pregnant again.

I guess in saying all that it can and will happen, as long as you get the answers your after and do your research and fight for what you want you will succeed I have no doubt you ladies will be in a thread soon comparing pregnancy stories.

Good luck to you all, once again I'm sorry for the extremely long post but I feel my story helps someone out there. Sending baby dust and sticky babies your way!!!

Hi Everyone!
I have been reading these forums on and off for a few months and its probably time I started adding a bit! Im generally on my phone which I cant stand trying to type anything on!
DH and I are TTC to conceive #1, we have been actively trying since September 2011 when we were married, so this cycle coming up now will be our sixth cycle.
We stupidly assumed it would happen straight away, as we were both fit and healthy with no known health issues. We then discovered my thyroid was not functioning properly - after having some blood done when i felt really crappy and exhausted - and it seems to only occur when I worked night duty, my body just didnt cope. So I have since stopped working nights and it appears to have picked up, I had more bloods done the end of Nov and it was within normal range, so fingers crossed it stays good! I am having more bloods in Feb and my doctor has added all the levels required for day 21 bloods to my blood form! Very happy about that as you generally have to wait 12 months for that to be checked!
So anyway, I have been using OPK's since October, only been using the expensive first response ones but just ordered some cheapies of ebay. Last month we tried 'Conceive plus' lube and will continue to try it this cycle; Ive also started vitamin B6 and EPO this month and got DH on Del's vitamin combo of Menevit, Vit C & Zinc! Ive been taking elevit since Aug last yr.
Every month it feels like we are doing all the right things at the right times and Im sure I get different 'pregnancy symptoms' and then AF comes! sad
And if one more person tells me a story of how their friend was trying and trying and then forgot about trying and it "just happened" I will SCREAM!!!
Anyway, sorry about the long post, sending lots of Baby Dust to you all!!

I'm not taking anything to control the PCOS, my cycles are between 29-33 days (they used to be 35 days or more) I have found drinking red raspberry leaf tea keeps my cycles on the shorter side... Which is something we totally want when TTC tongue
My doctor has been good, haven't seen him for a while tho!

It's fantastic to have someone to talk to! - I have kind of been scared and putting off going to the doctor, I guess Im not sure if I want to hear what they have to say results wise!!

Do you have any other PCOS symptoms?

Take care and loads of baby dust to you xx

29-33 is a good cycle babe..mines roughly around 26-28 days. I used to get my period once every 2-3 months for only 2-3 days but now with Metformin I am able to get it every month for the full 6-7 days smile

I know what you mean about going to the doctors, I had all the symptoms of PCOS earlier on but because I was under weight (BMI 17.0) and not obese I kept getting the comments from doctors "you're fine - nothing to worry about". Now that I have found a good FS, I'm glad he understood me straight away. Funny thing was when we went to see him in November I had a binder that I kept with copies of all results that I had done since 2004 to 2011 which he was amazed to see..hehe..

I am full of high spirits to know that there are others with similiar problems to share and relate with. None of my friends, family or co-workers have PCOS, so it was something that I've had to research, accept and understand on my own. Thank you all for sharing your wonderful stories and time spent on reading and replying. I'm very blessed!

I had the following symptoms whilst on Clomid; Irregular periods, inability to put on weight, facial hair growth, acne and occasional discomfort in the lower pelvic area (which was later advised to be cysts popping in my ovaries).

Good luck with your next appointment with your doctor babe, wishing you only the best!! Here's to hoping for a little miracle soon xoxo

Hi. Everyone!
Well I am nearly 24, df is 31, and we are trying for our first baby, although df does already have an older son.
Have been diagnosed with PCOS and currently waiting to get an appointment with the fertility specialist.
I so far haven't had a cycle. Came off of OCP in July and haven't had a period yet. Which is very very frustrating.
Everyone around me seems to be having babies as well which does not help!
Feel like an absolute failure that I can't even get pregnant, find it gets me down quite a bit, want nothing more than to have our little one in our hOme.

We seem to have started a pcos thread hear! Lol.
Im on metformin 2grams a day.
Really hope that we can get a "quick fix" with the fertility specialist although I highly doubt it but it doesn't hurt to hope.

Good luck everyone!

Hello Duckie,

Nice to meet you babe, glad to have you onboard hun. I know the feeling babe, my best friend announced her pregnancy last November...eventhough I was happy for her I couldn't help but feel sad inside as I had been trying for so long. It is said that 2012 is a really good year to have a baby, so were both trying really hard to get in before the cut off date. I was only on OCP for 2 months (June/July 2011). At the start date of planning our wedding DH didn't want it to be a shotgun wedding so we got off OCP in August as our wedding was in October. We had both been married before and being the 2nd marriage, we wanted to make it right.

You're not wrong about the PCOS thread..hehe...glad to see some of the posts on here, very pleased to have met all of you. Thank you all so much. I read somewhere that women tend to be fertile at the age of 24, FX this is your year babe! Good luck sweety xoxo

Heys

Aw sounds like a good idea you left work that would be very exhausting! That sounds cool making craft etc love that kind of stuff and least now you'll have more time for that too!
Del is so awesome aye she def could start up her own or even write a book!
I def will think we will start on it in March, seems ages away :s lol

I was just wondering how long did it take for your Dr to refer you to a FS and start on Clomid? Mine was saying you'd need to be trying a year which seems like aggggeeesss away but I suppose it will go fast, FX! How are you feeling on it, I hear alot of ladies talk about a lot of different side effects?

AFM I'm on CD 37 with a BFN yesterday,not a surprise as don't know if ovulated this month, actual wish AF would hurry up! lol


Hi to everyone on this thread and FX that you and all the ladies on here get their BFP soon!!!

I totally agree babe, if Del writes a book...I will most definitely be getting a copy and will be encouraging other TTC Couples to get a hold of it too grin

It took me about 3 months after numerous blood tests and ultrasounds before I got referred to FS from my endocrinologist. When I met up with FS in November, he put me on Clomid straight away which was good. Since taking Clomid I have had abdominal pains, hot flashes, nausea and headaches throughout the day. Some don't get any side effects at all. Really depends hun, don't let that put you off though. Because of my long history, FS is only putting me on it for 3 cycles then going to try something else.

A year does seem long babe, but when you look at the window of conception...it's only 2 days per ovulation cycle (being the greatest chance of conception occuring one and two days before ovulation). That teeny-tiny window shows just what a true miracle it is for a child to be conceived. To me, it's ironic that we're taught from a very young age about practicing safe sex and then as you age (especially after marriage) the pressure of having a baby is so great that it's almost overwhelming.

Hoping this month is your month babe, it's not over till you get AF...until then here's to a positive HPT smile I have enjoyed reading all about your stories and comparing our TTC journeys. Wishing you all a little miracle in 2012 xoxo

Hi everyone,
My DF and I are TTC our first.. We are getting married on the 06th Of May this year and we really hope we can announce our pregnancy at the wedding.. that would be fantstic.. And if we do fall this month we will be due around the 7th of October which was our originally planned wedding day smile So fingers crossed.

Im hoping to be able to give my grandad the news of another grandchild as he is very sick and I tink this would make him so happy.

Good luck everybody fingers crossed for all of you smile

Hi Kaylene Rose,

Nice to meet you and have you also on board the TTC #1 journey smile

Congratulations on the wedding babe, so excited for you!!! My birthday is on 7th May and DH proposed on May 8th last year so really loving the wedding date babe smile

TTC now and surprising the guests on the wedding day is beautiful. I tried to convince DH to do exactly that but being our second marriage to each other we both decided that it was important to do it right as DH didn't want our guests to think that it was a shotgun wedding so we agreed to get off OCP in August and TTC as wedding was in October.

I'm sorry to hear about your grand dad sweety, sending loving thoughts your way and wishing a speedy recovery for him. FX you get your little miracle baby this month xoxo

G'day ladies,
Well I want to let you all know that there is hope out there and that you will ALL get your bundles of joy very soon. In saying that I have PCOS and was diagnosed at the age of 15 (I am now 28 which calculates to 13years lol)when my mother got concerned that my periods hadn't started plus I had developed a lovely "beard" which we later found out was hertutism, cause as we all know PCOS is due to us having too much testosterone in our system. Back to the story lol, from my GP I was referred to a hormone doctor (endocrinologist) who got my periods started but alas couldn't stop them( she put me on "the pill" but I bled for the entire month!! Not fun).

A few weeks went by and in this time my mother was in hospital for a hysterectomy. I obviously visited her and on one occasion her doctor was there no big deal I thought. I had left the room while he was gas bagging to mum when I had returned mum told me I have an appointment with him the following week.

The doctor (Dr Miller) sat me down and told me that I hope I don't plan on having a big family cause I have PCOS ( to a 15/16 yr who one day wanted to be a mum this was horrendous news he brought my mother to tears) he did whoever fix my periods for about 6 year by adding to "the pill" was to to take primolut to stop the bleeding through the days I wasn't supposed to bleed and stop it on the active days of the pill (hope that makes sense).

So sorry for the loooong post I promise I'm getting to the end lol

After I got married DH and I wanted to TTC when we knew the time was right,knowing my history we went to a GYOB that my GP referred us to and this is where the fun began.

I went to see another endocrinologist who suggested I have lad band surgery cause as we all know weight gain is a big symptom of PCOS. After being on EVERY diet on the planet I went and had it done. 40 kilos down in 7 months we fell pregnant NATURALLY without drugs after 2 and a half years of trying.

I am now pregnant again after trying for 10 months and finding out new information about my ovulation. Once again naturally thanks to doctors who had the time and resources to sit down and explain to me in details and me asking thousands of questions. The one thing I am soooo happy about is not one of those doctors judged me on my weight not one! They know I know weight is a huge deal to try and fall pregnant and they respected me in knowing I know how to control my weight and get to my goal of falling pregnant again.

I guess in saying all that it can and will happen, as long as you get the answers your after and do your research and fight for what you want you will succeed I have no doubt you ladies will be in a thread soon comparing pregnancy stories.

Good luck to you all, once again I'm sorry for the extremely long post but I feel my story helps someone out there. Sending baby dust and sticky babies your way!!!

Hello Duffee,

Sorry to hear about your mother babe, hope she is well and doing ok.
I too had doctors telling me that fertility will always remain as part of my life which was devastating. I know exactly how that feels babe. It really pays to seek medical advice, preferably from more than one doctor.

First of all I want to Congratulate you on the weight loss, that's fantastic babe! such a great achievement..very proud of you hun!
And also a big congratulations for the 1st and 2nd pregnancy...a well deserved miracle baby. You definitely proved your doctor and to others that it can happen. Thank you for sharing your inspirational story with us!

I'm learning everyday and I am so thankful. A sweet thank you to all the lovely ladies on this forum. All of you are so inspiring and I love the advice! Thank you so much xoxo

Hi Everyone!
I have been reading these forums on and off for a few months and its probably time I started adding a bit! Im generally on my phone which I cant stand trying to type anything on!
DH and I are TTC to conceive #1, we have been actively trying since September 2011 when we were married, so this cycle coming up now will be our sixth cycle.
We stupidly assumed it would happen straight away, as we were both fit and healthy with no known health issues. We then discovered my thyroid was not functioning properly - after having some blood done when i felt really crappy and exhausted - and it seems to only occur when I worked night duty, my body just didnt cope. So I have since stopped working nights and it appears to have picked up, I had more bloods done the end of Nov and it was within normal range, so fingers crossed it stays good! I am having more bloods in Feb and my doctor has added all the levels required for day 21 bloods to my blood form! Very happy about that as you generally have to wait 12 months for that to be checked!
So anyway, I have been using OPK's since October, only been using the expensive first response ones but just ordered some cheapies of ebay. Last month we tried 'Conceive plus' lube and will continue to try it this cycle; Ive also started vitamin B6 and EPO this month and got DH on Del's vitamin combo of Menevit, Vit C & Zinc! Ive been taking elevit since Aug last yr.
Every month it feels like we are doing all the right things at the right times and Im sure I get different 'pregnancy symptoms' and then AF comes! sad
And if one more person tells me a story of how their friend was trying and trying and then forgot about trying and it "just happened" I will SCREAM!!!
Anyway, sorry about the long post, sending lots of Baby Dust to you all!!

Hi Bec,

Glad you came on the wagon with us..hehe.. great to meet you hun smile

I can truly relate with you on conception, who would've thought it was this complicated trying to get pregnant..go figure!
I grew up believing that it was easy to fall pregnant as only a lone sperm was needed to penetrate a mature egg.
I recently resigned from my job as I was also doing shift work, working 6 days a week. I strongly believe that it had something to do with my ill health, glad that I left and hopefully rebuild my body and start on a fresh and healthy regime. Hope your bloods come back positive and you get your BFP this month too babe.

I was researching on lubricants and came across an American brand called Preseed. When I was over in Hawaii in 2010, they had many ads over there airing commercials all for pregnancy. Lots of pregnancy tests, OPKs and even lubricants. Compared to us here in Aus, all of our advertisement promotes "Premature Ejaculations and Erectile issues"...I guess that explains why so many girls in Hawaii were pregnant; most were in their teens...quite the opposite. Getting to the question lol...I asked my FS if it was safe to use "Preseed" and he advised me not to use anything at all as can cause effect on sperm motility. Does anyone here know of anyone who has proved this to be false as eager to try the product?

Wishing you a sticky BFP this New Year, Let me know how you go with Del's Vitamin Combo xoxo

I totally agree babe, if Del writes a book...I will most definitely be getting a copy and will be encouraging other TTC Couples to get a hold of it too grin

It took me about 3 months after numerous blood tests and ultrasounds before I got referred to FS from my endocrinologist. When I met up with FS in November, he put me on Clomid straight away which was good. Since taking Clomid I have had abdominal pains, hot flashes, nausea and headaches throughout the day. Some don't get any side effects at all. Really depends hun, don't let that put you off though. Because of my long history, FS is only putting me on it for 3 cycles then going to try something else.

A year does seem long babe, but when you look at the window of conception...it's only 2 days per ovulation cycle (being the greatest chance of conception occuring one and two days before ovulation). That teeny-tiny window shows just what a true miracle it is for a child to be conceived. To me, it's ironic that we're taught from a very young age about practicing safe sex and then as you age (especially after marriage) the pressure of having a baby is so great that it's almost overwhelming.

Hoping this month is your month babe, it's not over till you get AF...until then here's to a positive HPT smile I have enjoyed reading all about your stories and comparing our TTC journeys. Wishing you all a little miracle in 2012 xoxo

Me too Del is amazing and Mel-o was saying in another thread that Del's combo has helped at least 3 get their BFPs! Can't wait to start now lol

Aw that is so good you were referred to a FS so quickly! I hope this is your month!

I know what you mean, you stay on the pill all those years to prevent it then it all changes and all you want to do is have one right now lol.
Its crazy to think how those women get pregnant when not trying esp when there isn't really that big of a window of opportunity.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!
Thanks Charriol, but weirdly AF does this every couple of months, at one point I got up to CD 47! But hoping once lose some weight it might settle down smile.
I hope this is your month and everyone elses!

G'day ladies,
Well I want to let you all know that there is hope out there and that you will ALL get your bundles of joy very soon. In saying that I have PCOS and was diagnosed at the age of 15 (I am now 28 which calculates to 13years lol)when my mother got concerned that my periods hadn't started plus I had developed a lovely "beard" which we later found out was hertutism, cause as we all know PCOS is due to us having too much testosterone in our system. Back to the story lol, from my GP I was referred to a hormone doctor (endocrinologist) who got my periods started but alas couldn't stop them( she put me on "the pill" but I bled for the entire month!! Not fun).

A few weeks went by and in this time my mother was in hospital for a hysterectomy. I obviously visited her and on one occasion her doctor was there no big deal I thought. I had left the room while he was gas bagging to mum when I had returned mum told me I have an appointment with him the following week.

The doctor (Dr Miller) sat me down and told me that I hope I don't plan on having a big family cause I have PCOS ( to a 15/16 yr who one day wanted to be a mum this was horrendous news he brought my mother to tears) he did whoever fix my periods for about 6 year by adding to "the pill" was to to take primolut to stop the bleeding through the days I wasn't supposed to bleed and stop it on the active days of the pill (hope that makes sense).

So sorry for the loooong post I promise I'm getting to the end lol

After I got married DH and I wanted to TTC when we knew the time was right,knowing my history we went to a GYOB that my GP referred us to and this is where the fun began.

I went to see another endocrinologist who suggested I have lad band surgery cause as we all know weight gain is a big symptom of PCOS. After being on EVERY diet on the planet I went and had it done. 40 kilos down in 7 months we fell pregnant NATURALLY without drugs after 2 and a half years of trying.

I am now pregnant again after trying for 10 months and finding out new information about my ovulation. Once again naturally thanks to doctors who had the time and resources to sit down and explain to me in details and me asking thousands of questions. The one thing I am soooo happy about is not one of those doctors judged me on my weight not one! They know I know weight is a huge deal to try and fall pregnant and they respected me in knowing I know how to control my weight and get to my goal of falling pregnant again.

I guess in saying all that it can and will happen, as long as you get the answers your after and do your research and fight for what you want you will succeed I have no doubt you ladies will be in a thread soon comparing pregnancy stories.

Good luck to you all, once again I'm sorry for the extremely long post but I feel my story helps someone out there. Sending baby dust and sticky babies your way!!!

Hey there

Aw that is awesome! Thank you for sharing your story def gives me hope!
It goes to show Doctors can say one thing but your body do another aye No one should ever give up hope! Congrats! And hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months grin

Hi everyone,

DP and myself are also TTC #1, we haven't really started properly trying as I suffer from Endo and recently had a m/c.
Both me and DP turn 22 next month.
We have had unprotected sex for a while (we weren't not trying, but weren't worried about whether happened or not) but because of the endo nothing ever happened, suddenly 8 months after surgery my pain went away and we began having sex again. I got pregnant straight away but unfortunately our twins were mono-mono and so we lost them at around 9-11 weeks.
We are going to jump back on the wagon starting tonight wink as we were so happy about finding out we were going to become parents.

I just started taking Blackmores Conceive Well 3 days ago as it makes me feel a bit safer.

Char - I saw something online about lube that helped sperm count, but it said it also affected the pH balance of the vagina which could lead to infection and m/c so I would check out if Preseed is the same.

Hi ladies smile

First month TTC and very excited! However I'm a complete control freak and also quite impatient so not sure how I'll cope if this takes a while... May need a support group!

Wishing you all the best of luck
xo

Me too Del is amazing and Mel-o was saying in another thread that Del's combo has helped at least 3 get their BFPs! Can't wait to start now lol

Aw that is so good you were referred to a FS so quickly! I hope this is your month!

I know what you mean, you stay on the pill all those years to prevent it then it all changes and all you want to do is have one right now lol.
Its crazy to think how those women get pregnant when not trying esp when there isn't really that big of a window of opportunity.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!
Thanks Charriol, but weirdly AF does this every couple of months, at one point I got up to CD 47! But hoping once lose some weight it might settle down smile.
I hope this is your month and everyone elses!

O.M.G. 3 BFPs...that's a breakthrough babe! Looks like it has been a tremendous success. So exciting to hear that there are heaps of BFPs this month...I'm sure with Del's Vitamin combo that amount will triple next month, looking forward to plentiful pregnancy stories...Can't wait!!

For those of you who want Del's vitamin combo;

DH: Menevit or u can use spermMax,

Vitamin C 1000mg take 2 tablets a day, he can take them any time of the day

Zinc 1 tablet a day.


You: 2000mg of vitex,- Take from AF to O

100mg of B6,

400mg of folic acid,

2000mg of EPO - 1 tablet 3x a day from AF to O

Looks like this is the pregnancy pill afterall. I have faith that this will be your month babe, FX to a positive month for everyone! xoxo

O.M.G. 3 BFPs...that's a breakthrough babe! Looks like it has been a tremendous success. So exciting to hear that there are heaps of BFPs this month...I'm sure with Del's Vitamin combo that amount will triple next month, looking forward to plentiful pregnancy stories...Can't wait!!

For those of you who want Del's vitamin combo;

DH: Menevit or u can use spermMax,

Vitamin C 1000mg take 2 tablets a day, he can take them any time of the day

Zinc 1 tablet a day.


You: 2000mg of vitex,- Take from AF to O

100mg of B6,

400mg of folic acid,

2000mg of EPO - 1 tablet 3x a day from AF to O

Looks like this is the pregnancy pill afterall. I have faith that this will be your month babe, FX to a positive month for everyone! xoxo

Thank u ladies for sharing my vitamin combo, I strongly stand by it nd it has proven succes


Good luck ladies Xxxx

Hi everyone,

DP and myself are also TTC #1, we haven't really started properly trying as I suffer from Endo and recently had a m/c.
Both me and DP turn 22 next month.
We have had unprotected sex for a while (we weren't not trying, but weren't worried about whether happened or not) but because of the endo nothing ever happened, suddenly 8 months after surgery my pain went away and we began having sex again. I got pregnant straight away but unfortunately our twins were mono-mono and so we lost them at around 9-11 weeks.
We are going to jump back on the wagon starting tonight wink as we were so happy about finding out we were going to become parents.

I just started taking Blackmores Conceive Well 3 days ago as it makes me feel a bit safer.

Char - I saw something online about lube that helped sperm count, but it said it also affected the pH balance of the vagina which could lead to infection and m/c so I would check out if Preseed is the same.

Hello Sweety, glad to have you on board! smile

Sorry to hear about the surgery and the loss of your little miracle babies..I hope you are doing ok and wish you nothing but the best care during this very stressful, low-spirited time. Wishing you happiness again soon hun x

FS advised me that there is a greater chance of having a miscarriage (pregnancy loss) when you are carrying more than one baby because the risk of chromosomal abnormalities is greater with twins. This cycle I have x1 mature follicle and he was happier this time round than last month when I had x2 mature follicles. He also mentioned to me that when doing IUI, pregnancy is terminated when you have more than 3 mature sized follicles due to possible complications during pregnancy. I am happy with just one sticky baby but then again DH has twins on his side of the family. Nonetheless, we will both be blessed to accept anything God has planned for us.

I have been taking Elevit x1 tablet a day and got DH on Menevit to be safe too until we fall pregnant then stop Elevit after the first trimester. I also considered Blackmores Conceive well but Endocrinologist prescribed Elevit..let me know how you go with it, love to know.

Lots of people on here seem to be using Conceive Plus and Preseed lubricants. Both products advertising that they are safe to use during conception. DH and I have both decided to go all naturale and have nothing at all as per FS request and see how we go. Prior to seeing FS, we always used lubricants as didn't know any better, so going to try and see if this works for us.

Today, I purchased a Herbal book on all natural products for health and well being. Back in the days before all of these products were introduced, many of our ancestors use Traditional Herbal Remedies. It's very interesting and love reading books. I wonder what good things I will find whilst reading it. Happy Reading smile

Wishing everyone a happy and successful week xoxo

Hi ladies smile

First month TTC and very excited! However I'm a complete control freak and also quite impatient so not sure how I'll cope if this takes a while... May need a support group!

Wishing you all the best of luck
xo

Hello Bella Mae,

Welcome on the TTC journey Sweety smile

It is an exciting step but one thing you will learn about the whole TTC journey and becoming pregnant is Patience..hehe..waiting for the AF, blood test results, scans, and the nervous wait of conducting a HPT. Hang in there sweety, just be positive and try to enjoy the moment. Look after yourself, eat well and maintain a healthy lifestyle and if all else fails you know that you did your very best. We are all here to help each other and support you every step of the way. Any questions or concerns you may have in here, I can assure you the girls in here and I will try to help.

Before I came across this forum, I was all alone as I didn't have anyone close to me have PCOS or any fertility issues. I am ever so grateful to have found this forum and really thankful for the generosity from all of the women in this blog. One of the Greatest choices that I have made and really proud that I made the choice to join. Thank you everyone for all your time and support.

Here's to a New Year together, wishing everyone get their BFPs this month smile xoxo

Thank u ladies for sharing my vitamin combo, I strongly stand by it nd it has proven succes


Good luck ladies Xxxx

Hello Del,

Thanks to you babe so many are following your Vitamin Combo smile
The highest regard is held to you on this forum x x

Haven't spoken to you in ages, how are you? and how did you go with the doctors appointment? Hope you are well and get your BFP this month.

Good to see you again. Lots of love xoxo

Hello Del,

Thanks to you babe so many are following your Vitamin Combo smile
The highest regard is held to you on this forum x x

Haven't spoken to you in ages, how are you? and how did you go with the doctors appointment? Hope you are well and get your BFP this month.

Good to see you again. Lots of love xoxo

Hi Sweetie!! I am good thank u, just playing the waiting game. Getting really stick of all the bloods being drawn but not much u can do about it, just hold ur head high, smile nd move forward. I honestly would b happy to have my levels at zero nd get AF (didn't think I would ever hear myself say that lol) but just to get things on the road nd then u no wot direction ur body is heading in. I have faith that I will get my BFP nd sticky little miracle in 2012.

How r u?