It was PMT. Pretty bummed about that.
We have our appointment with the clinic on the 20th December. Time to learn how to inject myself.
Oh joy.
Friday, 10 December 2010
Wednesday, 8 December 2010
Wishful thinking?
I've been for three acupunture sessions now. There have been no promises from the therapist, only that it will probably help me to relax. I've been really hoping that as the timing is better with me being more relaxed that we might get lucky. My breasts have been sore for the last week which seems way too early for PMT. I had a little bit of spotting last night. Is this my period coming early? Or early pregnancy symptoms? It really doesn't help that the signs are the same!
I think, rather negatively, that I already know the answer.
We're still waiting for an oppointment for our IUI planning meeting at the clinic, so that's likely to start in the New Year. I also plan to get some temp work after Christmas. So, here's to enjoying a 9to5-free, fertility-treatment free December!
I think, rather negatively, that I already know the answer.
We're still waiting for an oppointment for our IUI planning meeting at the clinic, so that's likely to start in the New Year. I also plan to get some temp work after Christmas. So, here's to enjoying a 9to5-free, fertility-treatment free December!
Sunday, 14 November 2010
Correct predictions
So, I've finished my job and taken a holiday. We visited the psychic who, by the way, was correct in her prediction of my family member getting pregnant in October. This time the psychic said that she can't see any reason why I haven't got pregnant and that the timing just hasn't been right. She predicts it will happen by the time I'm 38, she sees three pregnancies, and a girl is coming through very strongly... Time will tell!
In terms of the treatment, we have both had to go for some more blood tests and I've had to have some swabs - to check that we are totally healthy before we move forward with the IUI. So we're now waiting for a date for a planning meeting.
I feel like a weight has been lifted now I'm not working. I'm a little anxious about my new business and finding work to support it, but generally I'm pretty chilled. I'd like to think that this will help! And I intend to speak to an acupuncturist next week that was recommended by a friend. It can't hurt. It would be great if this could happen naturally without any further drugs and intervention.
My friend who got pregnant through IUI gave birth to a beautiful baby boy this week :)
In terms of the treatment, we have both had to go for some more blood tests and I've had to have some swabs - to check that we are totally healthy before we move forward with the IUI. So we're now waiting for a date for a planning meeting.
I feel like a weight has been lifted now I'm not working. I'm a little anxious about my new business and finding work to support it, but generally I'm pretty chilled. I'd like to think that this will help! And I intend to speak to an acupuncturist next week that was recommended by a friend. It can't hurt. It would be great if this could happen naturally without any further drugs and intervention.
My friend who got pregnant through IUI gave birth to a beautiful baby boy this week :)
Sunday, 3 October 2010
Uncertainty
I'm now halfway through the 3rd cycle. I had my tubes checked this week with a hysterosalpingogram. It's an x-ray using dye to check that there aren't any blockages. Not a great experience but the good news is that all looks fine on that front which is a relief! What's also good news is that the procedure could make it more likely that I get pregnant this month as it helps to 'clear the way'. So we'll see...
A family member of mine has a lot of faith in a particular psychic where she lives. She took a picture of me and my husband along to her last reading, and the psychic correctly predicted that it's me that has the problems. She says that we will get pregnant through an insemination procedure and that I will be pregnant before I turn 38. Only 1 year and 9 months until then! The psychic also predicted that this particular family member will fall pregnant herself this month, so time will tell how accurate this is.
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to deal with friends getting pregnant. When I first started this journey, I was thrilled to hear that people I know were pregnant and looked forward to it being me. More recently I find myself thinking, 'not another one, what the hell'. Some close friends of ours got married about 9 months ago and it's clear, although not formally announced, that she is pregnant. I'm finding this one particularly difficult for some reason. I can't quite put my finger on why. Perhaps because they are quite a bit younger than us and they have a lovely home and good jobs, but I thought that this was something we would get to before them. I know it's not a competition or a race, and I'm genuinely happy for them, but I still find it very sad.
The drugs I've been taking have been making me anxious and down so that could be having an impact. And I have 2 weeks left at my job before leaving and I'm feeling generally nervous and lacking in confidence about my future. It would be great to have a sense of certainty again.
A family member of mine has a lot of faith in a particular psychic where she lives. She took a picture of me and my husband along to her last reading, and the psychic correctly predicted that it's me that has the problems. She says that we will get pregnant through an insemination procedure and that I will be pregnant before I turn 38. Only 1 year and 9 months until then! The psychic also predicted that this particular family member will fall pregnant herself this month, so time will tell how accurate this is.
I'm finding it increasingly difficult to deal with friends getting pregnant. When I first started this journey, I was thrilled to hear that people I know were pregnant and looked forward to it being me. More recently I find myself thinking, 'not another one, what the hell'. Some close friends of ours got married about 9 months ago and it's clear, although not formally announced, that she is pregnant. I'm finding this one particularly difficult for some reason. I can't quite put my finger on why. Perhaps because they are quite a bit younger than us and they have a lovely home and good jobs, but I thought that this was something we would get to before them. I know it's not a competition or a race, and I'm genuinely happy for them, but I still find it very sad.
The drugs I've been taking have been making me anxious and down so that could be having an impact. And I have 2 weeks left at my job before leaving and I'm feeling generally nervous and lacking in confidence about my future. It would be great to have a sense of certainty again.
Wednesday, 22 September 2010
2nd cycle
2nd cycle....done. No change.
3rd and last cycle begins.
I'll be making an appointment to have my tubes checked during this cycle.
Still loads going on in my life aside from this process, all of which is affecting my health and stress levels. Not a good combination!
However, we have a holiday booked for the end of October so time to chill is not far away :)
3rd and last cycle begins.
I'll be making an appointment to have my tubes checked during this cycle.
Still loads going on in my life aside from this process, all of which is affecting my health and stress levels. Not a good combination!
However, we have a holiday booked for the end of October so time to chill is not far away :)
Monday, 23 August 2010
Treatment
So, I'm most of the way through the first cycle with the drugs. Have had some crappy side-effects - mood swings, anxiety, irritability... Went for the mid-cycle scan. Apparently the drugs that boost ovulation did their job - there were two eggs about to be released (so there's a risk of multiple pregancy there). But the mucus still wasn't great. Because of that, the nurse expects that the doctor will advise just 3 cycles of drug therapy in total and will then suggest moving on to having my tubes checked (x-ray or laparoscopy) and then IUI.
Although we're not at that point yet, I was pretty upset at the prospect. I've led a healthy life and am not keen on being pumped full of drugs. And I've never had surgery so that's a big deal for me. But as a bit of time has passed since the scan, I've accepted the situation a bit more. Plus, I just heard from a friend who has been through the same thing (IUI) and she is 5 months pregnant :) It worked for her on the 3rd cycle of IUI. So that gives me hope! I'm meeting her for a chat next week. Will be good to talk to someone who's been through it.
Although we're not at that point yet, I was pretty upset at the prospect. I've led a healthy life and am not keen on being pumped full of drugs. And I've never had surgery so that's a big deal for me. But as a bit of time has passed since the scan, I've accepted the situation a bit more. Plus, I just heard from a friend who has been through the same thing (IUI) and she is 5 months pregnant :) It worked for her on the 3rd cycle of IUI. So that gives me hope! I'm meeting her for a chat next week. Will be good to talk to someone who's been through it.
Tuesday, 20 July 2010
Drugs!
We had a follow up appointment at the clinic yesterday. The doc was dismissive about my concerns about the tests being done too early in my cycle. Guess I have to take his word for it...? So, he has recommended a 6 month course of fertility boosting drugs and some other drugs to improve mucus quality. Apparently, if it's going to work it will usually work in the first 6 months. Eeek! I have a further invasive procedure to look forward to within the first cycle. Nice.
Needing 'help' doesn't make me feel particularly feminine. And I didn't expect to be needing treatment, even though we have been trying for 17 months now.
To be honest, there is so much going on in our lives at the moment - redundancy, starting a new business, home improvements, potentially selling up or renting our house and moving overseas temporarily - that this feels like just another addition to the list of variables.
Needing 'help' doesn't make me feel particularly feminine. And I didn't expect to be needing treatment, even though we have been trying for 17 months now.
To be honest, there is so much going on in our lives at the moment - redundancy, starting a new business, home improvements, potentially selling up or renting our house and moving overseas temporarily - that this feels like just another addition to the list of variables.
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