u/Heavy_Newt_4799

Hi all,

Feeling a bit dejected today. Just started my period and we're on cycle 11 of actively trying - supplements/going through some preliminary tests (AMH/ovarian reserve test/bloods all OK, sperm analysis ok and HyCosy booked for next month)/eating well blah blah blah.

Everyone around me has conceived their second within 6 months of trying and so definitely feeling like an outlier.

Is it likely to happen now that we're reaching the year mark? I can't fathom why suddenly anything would change from now onwards? Is it literally just a numbers game?

Would IVF help at all increase our chances? I was thinking of getting an appt booked to discuss this once the HyCosy has been done but I have no real clue about it. We conceived our first without assistance and it took about 6 months. Acutely aware that I'm so much older now.

I don't know what I even want from this post - anyone out there in the same boat? Any resources/podcasts/tips on how to navigate my emotions through this?

Thanks xxx

Hiya!

TTC baby number 2 for 10 months and we've started fertility testing as I'm 36.

Can someone explain the timing of progesterone bloods?

I had my bloods taken on CD22.

That particular cycle ended up being a little short with me starting my period on CD25, so 3 days after my blood sample.

In terms of ovulation, I got a LH surge on CD12 and so I'm assuming I ovulated on CD13/14 but I don't do BBT.

Long story short, my levels are low at 13 but I don't know if this is due to timing or a concern. I'm not seeing my consultant until all my other tests are done so just worrying a bit.

Thanks x

Hi all,

Having spoken in another group about the issues my partner and I are having with erectile dysfunction, we're going to give home insemination a go at the next round.

I already track my cycles with OPK and BBT and they are nice and regular. Tend to ovulate CD 12/13.

Any tips on:

- Which kits are you using?

- Where am I aiming for with the syringe??

- Any success stories out there?

Any other thoughts and ideas much appreciated

Xxx