Coming of age

It’s my birthday today.  I’ve turned 36.  36!  How did I get this old??  Articles like this don’t make me feel much better about it: Age and Fertility

This feels like a turning point in my life in a way.  I’m likely to be made redundant next year so I’m making plans for a career change.  We’re also thinking about a temporary move overseas.  The world is our oyster and it’s good to have plans for alternative adventures should this particular adventure not materialise.

Confusion

Things have got a bit confusing...

Went for a couple of tests at the fertility clinic yesterday. They were supposed to be timed to coincide with ovulation but I think they planned it in a bit too early in the month for me. The so-called non-invasive procedures were a bit more unpleasant than I anticipated. I won't go into it.... So the result is that my mucus is too acidic and sperm probably can't get through.

To me the confusion lies in whether this conclusion was come to due to the time in my cycle that the test was done. The nurse said it wouldn't make any difference but Internet searches give a different answer.

I'm also confused as to why the nurse was trying to push me into starting a fertility drug to "boost" ovulation. even though everything else looks OK so far. What's the point in boosting ovulation if the sperm can't get to the egg?

So, there will be a few questions for the doctor at our next appointment...

In the meantime, I look forward to using a baking soda douche prior to sex!
I'm looking for natural ways of helping things along. Will be taking Evening Primrose Oil and Flax Seed Oil to "improve mucus quality" and changing my diet to try and alkalise my system. God knows if any of this will make any difference whatsoever!

Positive steps

A positive trip to the fertility clinic. They are happy with my husband's test results - it turns out our GP doesn't really know what he's talking about... They're happy with what they know about me so far. A couple more tests to be done - nothing too invasive. Apparently 95% of couples get pregnant within 2 years, so we have a little way to go until then.

Getting serious

We have an appointment at the fertility clinic tomorrow. They've sent some information outlining the basics of all the possible treatments. It all feels very serious now... It's a step in the right direction tho I guess. Not sure that much will be accomplished tomorrow - apparently it's only a five minute appointment!

Nothing...

...to report. Awaiting an appointment with a gyno for further testing...

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My boss is now pregnant.
I'm not. Boooooo!

What now?...

...Inconsistent cycle. I'm now spotting before my period. Could it be implantation? Unlikely as it happened last month too and I have all the usual pre-menstrual symptoms. Googled it. Amongst other things, including fibroids, it could be endometriosis or cancer apparently... Great.