TTC for 12 months +

We waited 6mths from going on list to getting our first treatment. That was March 2013 - had 4 insems that didn't work then ivf number one which got a pregnancy that ended in mc. Just had ivf two and will be putting the embryo back just before or after Xmas. Once you've got your donor it's all go from there.
Yep weird not knowing what they look like. I just don't think about it really but my partner is concerned with that aspect especially whether or not it'll have big ears and nose! If you've ever heard Nathan Mikaere wallis speak - he's a brain specialist who says 70% of genetics are determined following birth so what a child grows up like is determined by environment not genetics. Helped me know that once we get our baby that even though it only has my genetics how we raise it will play a large roll.
Sorry warbling on lol.

Gosh it's been quiet in here lately girls!!!!
Great to hear that your FET will be this year BC.... hopefully not too much waiting. Are you doing a natural cycle or something different this time?

Anyone else around? I can't think if there is anyone currently doing an IVF cycle etc??
And how are the grads doing - always lovely to hear some success stories!

AFM - just trucking along. 6weeks yesterday which I guess is the first milestone. 2 weeks until scan so that's really the REAL milestone for me. Feeling positive and not entirely sure why but I'l run with it for now :D

Keep up the good growing nzvegie!!

Yeah bambeana - it will be tough. The donor thing almost broke us a couple times but I'm lucky my partner is willing to make the compromise for me. Hopefully though you don't have to go down that track and the reversal goes ok. Did you know they can also surgically retrieve sperm from him if reversal doesn't work? They use a needle to get it out to use via ivf (I think). Be warned though that due to him having kids you may not get public funding for treatment.

Icsi - is when they inject each egg with sperm during ivf. We had that with donor sperm for ivf we paid for and it only cost $12,000 (only pffft! Lol). What I meant was they can extract sperm via a needle into the testes then use that sperm for ivf. Anyway if he's happy to look at donors all good. Unfortunately you probably only get 2-3 profiles to look at and choose from which is bit dumb. We would've liked more selection ourselves but has to make do.

Last few days I've been hungover.... Not actually hungover but that's what it feels like. Soooo tired also which means I've been having a nap most days!!!

Wow it's quiet in here! Anyone else over this TTC stuff like me? LOL I'm just so over it and the whole past 3 years of it all! 10DPO today and BFN Ugh just so over it all!

But anyway, NZVeg things are sounding promising! Looking forward to hearing your continued god news
Bambeana welcome to the thread! Plenty of insightful, experienced well supportive ladies here

Big hi to all lovelies here, haven't read back far so sorry for not commenting much (plus I feel like I needed to vent )

Hey storm - super quiet and yep I hear you on being over ttc. Sorry about your bfn that fully sucks butt.

So a funny little anecdote that will possibly entertain.
Recommended to my dearest to take turmeric pills to help with his arthritis which he has bad in his hips and sometimes can barely walk. Willing to give anything a try to help himself he ordered some and started taking them a couple weeks back. Well........believe it or not it has had this added spin off of improving not only his pain but also libido! We are a standard 1 maybe 2 (at a push) times a week couple. That's cool...I don't mind but honestly since he's starting taking those pills it's been every 2 or 3 days AND sometimes TWICE in a day. Now this may not be big news for many people but for us this is lol.
Anyway didn't regal you with that story for nothing - maybe the knowledge might help some of the DH's out there lacking motivation. Must mention he's also taking fish oil.
Just a pity that there's no chance us naturally ttc as we would've nailed sperm meets egg this month!! haha.
Sorry if that was TMI....hopefully not and just made you laugh.

Lol bc thats pretty good! Welcome bambeana too! Veg sounds like that bubba is growing nicely! I remember the exhaustion all too clearly!
Im 9dpo today and starting to feel a little AF-ey so thinking im out yet again. Will know for sure in about 3 days. Ive had a wee light bulb moment today..ive neen wanting a change in job for a while now, but with ttc and all the rest ive been holding off "coz this could be my month" for two years now lol..so am thinking in the new year I might just go for it! Try something new and see how I like it..sooo over living month to month like this and everything revolving around whether im pregnant or not! So, next year Im just gonna do it :)

The roses sound lovely bc :-) nah, I'm not planning on taking turmeric. Just thought it was funny that u mentioned it and it was talked about on my fav podcast (was actually about reversing damage to the brain! )

So sorry everyone is feelin down!
Your rose garden sounds lovely BC - I've never done anything apart from buy a charm for my pandora.
HT - lovely as always to see you!!! I shall keep you in my thoughts for next cycle!!!!
I'm doing ok. Feeling fairly rotten! Which I hope is good. First scan still 10 days away!