https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:09:41 +0000 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:11:02 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7934 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=196010&title=fa-appointment#196010 Author: pikelets
Subject: 7934
Posted: 13 August 2007 at 9:11am


Thinking of you hun!

Edited by Star]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:11:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=196010&title=fa-appointment#196010 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195754&title=fa-appointment#195754 Author: mellybelly
Subject: 7934
Posted: 12 August 2007 at 11:06am

big topcat.]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:06:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195754&title=fa-appointment#195754 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195650&title=fa-appointment#195650 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 11 August 2007 at 6:47pm

Hello again,
yup the scan looks at the shape, position etc of the uterus, and also to see if the ovaries appear normal. Quite interesting really, can also even see what appears like eggs depending on where you are in your cycle.   Not a major to have done either, similar experience to having a pap smear]]> Sat, 11 Aug 2007 18:47:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195650&title=fa-appointment#195650 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195352&title=fa-appointment#195352 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 10 August 2007 at 10:01pm

Thanks guys... still so not what we were thinking, cant even begin to get head around yet]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 22:01:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195352&title=fa-appointment#195352 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195208&title=fa-appointment#195208 Author: Bumble
Subject: 7934
Posted: 10 August 2007 at 5:35pm

]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:35:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195208&title=fa-appointment#195208 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195204&title=fa-appointment#195204 Author: noodle
Subject: 7934
Posted: 10 August 2007 at 5:33pm

so sorry topcat big hun!   ]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 17:33:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195204&title=fa-appointment#195204 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195142&title=fa-appointment#195142 Author: catie
Subject: 7934
Posted: 10 August 2007 at 4:07pm


Topcat, I don't know what to say other than that my toughts are with you and your DH.
]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:07:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=195142&title=fa-appointment#195142 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=194852&title=fa-appointment#194852 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 10 August 2007 at 1:29am

Now had biopsy done, and even with tissue samples removed and tested there were still no sperm.   A biopsy has now confirmed that there is definitely no sperm and will never be, we are both absolutely gutted ]]> Fri, 10 Aug 2007 01:29:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=194852&title=fa-appointment#194852 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=186034&title=fa-appointment#186034 Author: catie
Subject: 7934
Posted: 25 July 2007 at 10:30am

Oh Topcat, you poor thing! We're in a sort-of similar situation, so I can empathise. I know at the moment it must feel a bit like you're staring into a black hole, but remember you do still have some options. Firstly, impartial experts say that a series of sperm tests should be done, as they can be impacted by lots of things - stress, time elapsed since last ejaculation, diet etc - so maybe another test would provide better news (although i can understand your DH might not want to do that, or at least for a while). and there are things that can be done to increase sperm a little - although unlikely to bring things up to normal, it might be enough to give you a chance. A year ago my DH's count was around 100,000 motile sperm, now it's 1 million - enough for IUI to be considred - which at around $500 is a lot more affordable. and you arerelatively young. So may be all is not lost. On the other hand, you don't want to torture yourself and DH. If I was you, I'd try to get a second opinion (preferably including a second test) - I've heard F+ are good because the staff are part of the med school so are really up to date on the latest research and have a different funding arrangement (i.e. maybe less concerned with profits).
Thinking of you. ]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 10:30:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=186034&title=fa-appointment#186034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=185913&title=fa-appointment#185913 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 25 July 2007 at 1:10am

I'm back... and no wmore confused than ever. went to FA today and were told in no uncertain terms that Dh's sample contained NO sperm at all. Not what we were expecting to hear and of course he is gutted, so am I.   They are suggesting he has a biopsy done and see if any sperm can be retrieved at all, but we are not sure if that is worth while, they said if they find any they could freeze it and keep it for possible IVF treatment.   We are not sure what to do, just say it wasnt meant to be and get on with life, or forge ahead, we cant afford to pay for IVF privately and with the waiting list maybe we are just pushing it, I am already 33ys6mo and hubby is almost 36... what to do?? ]]> Wed, 25 Jul 2007 01:10:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=185913&title=fa-appointment#185913 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174631&title=fa-appointment#174631 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 07 July 2007 at 6:40pm

Woohoo topcat! Yay! All the best ]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:40:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174631&title=fa-appointment#174631 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174580&title=fa-appointment#174580 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 07 July 2007 at 4:18pm

Thanks guys will keep you posted ]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2007 16:18:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174580&title=fa-appointment#174580 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174291&title=fa-appointment#174291 Author: noodle
Subject: 7934
Posted: 06 July 2007 at 10:09pm

Fantastic news topcat!! good luck hun! ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:09:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174291&title=fa-appointment#174291 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174248&title=fa-appointment#174248 Author: pikelets
Subject: 7934
Posted: 06 July 2007 at 9:31pm

Thats great news!

All the very best Topcat!

]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:31:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174248&title=fa-appointment#174248 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174095&title=fa-appointment#174095 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 06 July 2007 at 6:30pm

Good news, we finally got the sample, now just have to do my test on the day 1/2 of cycle and play the waiting game til appt in three weeks.   The tension in our house has lifted Even if the news isnt want we want to hear at least we will have an idea of where we stand ]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2007 18:30:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=174095&title=fa-appointment#174095 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161109&title=fa-appointment#161109 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 15 June 2007 at 8:59am

Thanks much appreciated. Sent email to FA, will see what they say ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:59:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161109&title=fa-appointment#161109 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161104&title=fa-appointment#161104 Author: kirtsyg
Subject: 7934
Posted: 15 June 2007 at 8:57am

Oh Topcat, what a pain in the proverbial!! Yeah ours were done through medlab... Keeping my fingers crossed for you that it all works out!!]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:57:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161104&title=fa-appointment#161104 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161057&title=fa-appointment#161057 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 15 June 2007 at 7:09am

I think that its ok if you go through medlab you can do it any where anytime so to speak and they open longer hours, but Fert Assoc lab runs from 8-4, kinda hard when you work full time, and given DH's already difficulties with medication we cant "book" ahead. Plus we have to use a special condom as the good old fashioned way doesnt work for us and they cost us $45 for one!!! So if we try and nothing happens then we need to go buy another kit... Going to contact FA today and see what they say ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:09:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=161057&title=fa-appointment#161057 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160863&title=fa-appointment#160863 Author: kirtsyg
Subject: 7934
Posted: 14 June 2007 at 6:28pm

Hey Topcat, I have never heard of having to book in for semen analysis tests. When we had hubby checked (and why do they act as though it is the end of the world to do it?) The GP gave me the sample pots and forms. We got the sample at home, he toddled off to work I popped the sample in my bra and drove (fairly quickly) to the lab and dropped it off. As long as we got the sample and took it straight down it was fine... Took a bit of pressure of hubby as he HATED the thought of doing it at the lab!]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:28:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160863&title=fa-appointment#160863 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160794&title=fa-appointment#160794 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 14 June 2007 at 4:16pm

Hey guys thanks for all the support... appointment went fine... sort of...
Hey Ginger, missed you there, we were out by 10.40, how did you get on??

Had the scan and all seems to look normal, and being sent for bloods, but that means to get day 1/2, I have to wait four weeks now, but whats another four weeks right??   Also he suggests we try and get semen analysis done in that time, he is aware of the difficulties we face, says no pressure and the lab is pretty flexible.   BUT I rang the lab and they said they only open 8-5 and you have to book the day before for the test!!!!!!!!!! what happened to no pressure, so have to look into this one and see what we can do. And tough luck you work 9-5, I already told him DH is NOT a morning person. So mixed emotions again, like the approach, plan is to get odds of falling pregnant by whatever means, talking about options etc, but of course hinges on the semen testing again.   But he says is not an uncommon problem.   DH had blood test today too so about time the needles fell on his side!! ]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:16:30 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160794&title=fa-appointment#160794 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160673&title=fa-appointment#160673 Author: Lulu
Subject: 7934
Posted: 14 June 2007 at 1:11pm

Oh good luck ginger and topcat!]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:11:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160673&title=fa-appointment#160673 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160128&title=fa-appointment#160128 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 13 June 2007 at 4:04pm

How are you feeling about tomorrow topcat? I'm a bit tense adn a bit scared to be honest ... it doesn't help that the lead up to these things is so long!

It'll be nice to get it over with anyway. You're probably feeling much the same!]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:04:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=160128&title=fa-appointment#160128 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=159965&title=fa-appointment#159965 Author: noodle
Subject: 7934
Posted: 13 June 2007 at 12:46pm

Topcat and Ginger good luck for your appointments tomorrow, let us know how ya's get on! ]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:46:45 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=159965&title=fa-appointment#159965 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154796&title=fa-appointment#154796 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 04 June 2007 at 11:02am

Aint that the truth!!!
]]> Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:02:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154796&title=fa-appointment#154796 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154098&title=fa-appointment#154098 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 2:53pm

Gingers rock ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:53:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154098&title=fa-appointment#154098 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154096&title=fa-appointment#154096 Author: noodle
Subject: 7934
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 2:47pm

ha ha ha do you know what is funny! I too am a ginger!!!!    (although not as ginger as i use to be, its getting darker with age!!!)

Edited by noodle]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 14:47:12 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154096&title=fa-appointment#154096 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154048&title=fa-appointment#154048 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 12:13pm

Thanks noodle and thanks ginger.   we wont need the red carnation then, as Im a ginger too!!! You are right of course, it will go quickly enough and its a short time to wait considering TTC after all.   I'll be sure and say hello if I see you there! ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 12:13:35 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=154048&title=fa-appointment#154048 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153976&title=fa-appointment#153976 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 02 June 2007 at 8:56am

Mine is at 11.10am ...shall we both wear a red carnation so we know who we are (actually, I'm not much of a surprise ...I'll be the Ginger) ooorrrr ... Ooo! I know! We can both strap pregnancy tests to our foreheads

I must admit that I was impressed with the scan too. I'd had a scan done by itself about 12 months before hand, and that alone was $200!

All the best ...at the moment 2 weeks seems ages, but if you think that this weekend is a long weekend, and by Tuesday when you're back at work (assuming you work Mon-Fri) it'll be less than 10 days to go - and plan something nice for yourself for next weekend to make that go quicker as well (DH and I are going to a musical on Sun afternoon).

That is an immense b*gger about the ADs ...but having been on them, I do know about the libido issues (after TTC about 6 months I hit a terrible dark patch - around the time I realised that there was going to be a big ol' journey for us here). I normally poo poo these sorts of things, but I am about to start trying with a chinese herbalist who is apparently (expensive but) very good. She is based in P Nth, but has a web page and will treat over the internet with enough information ...might be worth a go for his depression if it can help!

I do understand what you mean about people being pg around you - I have a SIL due in September with a big ol' surprise baby (she is 46) and another SIL due with twins in December. At this point, honestly, I feel like I've braced myself for the Armageddon! I really don't know how we'll go ...but it's a big motivation for doing an IVF cycle later in the year, simply because it's so heartbreaking to sit back and see everything happen for everyone else. And we've had 2 drop out of the IF threads pg too recently ... it makes you wonder what you did in a former life to deserve it!

Thanks so much noodle ...I've really lost touch with some of my fellow IF OBers of late! I've been so busy, and hiding a little I have to admit ... ]]> Sat, 02 Jun 2007 08:56:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153976&title=fa-appointment#153976 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153884&title=fa-appointment#153884 Author: noodle
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 9:37pm

Topcat! This TTC journey is one tough rollercoaster ride! I hope you appointment at FA goes well!

And yours too Ginger!

How funny your appointments are on the same day!! What a small world!!!

Edited by noodle]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:37:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153884&title=fa-appointment#153884 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153806&title=fa-appointment#153806 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 6:03pm

Thanks for that - it makes more sense now. My last blood test would have been day three of my cycle - that was taken last month, but no doubt more tests will be required.
Problem with getting DH's sample is that antidepressants cause some libido issues, but more importantly difficulties ejaculating, so sometimes he does, sometimes he doesnt and there is no control over it. So I guess the chances of conception for us are a bit lower again, as we dont always manage our timing around ovulation TMI I know!!
I cant believe I went today, I'm 99% sure I read the appt date and time back to the receptionist but she says that he doesnt work on Fridays. Anyway now my appointment is also the 14th I'm there at 10am. thanks also for the costing info, it is not quite as bad as I thought it would be, and you had a scan also included, i'm impressed. So frustrated at waiting another two weeks, going through that faze where everyone is pregnant around me, three sisters-in-laws have all had babies since we started trying.   Been very down but trying to keep up. ]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:03:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153806&title=fa-appointment#153806 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153687&title=fa-appointment#153687 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 2:35pm



So, turns out I've just repeated myself ...

The only thing to add is that FA require the sample that they order to be processed in their lab.

What day are you going in for your appointment? I'm in on the 14th

]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:35:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153687&title=fa-appointment#153687 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153681&title=fa-appointment#153681 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 2:24pm

Sorry! CD = cycle day. 2/3 means they get you to do it on either the 2nd or 3rd day of your cycle. I get so used to shrt-handing everything, I forgot that I'm more used to this than a lot of people

To be really honest, they're probably going to send you away to do the sample. They'll get your history etc, but they need that sample before they can plan your next move. I do remember your thread now about the testing ...I'll go and have another look.

Do you mind me asking, what the issue with getting the sample is? I remember that DH is on meds, but does that mean he doesn't ejaculate, or struggles to get an erection ...?

When I went to the FA seminar, they said that the majority of their patients are self-referrals, so good on you for jumping the queue. Oh, and if it's any help to you budget-wise - our appointment included the cost of seeing the specialist and an internal scan for me and was $175, and DH's semen analysis which tested for count, motility, morphology, antibodies (I'm pretty sure!) and life of the sperm once ejaculated, was $90.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:24:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153681&title=fa-appointment#153681 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153661&title=fa-appointment#153661 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 1:51pm

I had a blood test which looked at FSH and LH what does CD 2/3 test mean?
DH still hasnt had his test done (see my thread in TTC column under semen testing) but we bypassed waiting for that to happen for GP test and then go to public system queue by making appt directly with FA, I know we still have to get him to do the test somehow, but at least this way we can get seen and start talking about the whys and wherefores - the other way I wasnt even going to make the list to be seen until we had done it and it is taking forever to get the sample. Fingers crossed the doc has some ideas. ]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:51:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153661&title=fa-appointment#153661 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153629&title=fa-appointment#153629 Author: ginger
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 12:24pm

When we had ours, our specialist got me to get a CD 2/3 test done for FSH and LH, and he had pretty recent results for the CD23ish test, so didn't need to do that. DH had to repeat his fertility test as well. The specialist did a scan to have a look at my uterus, and make sure that everything looked ok there ... and otherwise it was just as you expect - a social history, cycles, how long TTC, medical history etc etc. We were there from memory for about an hour or so?

We're back there again in 2 weeks to discuss our treatment plan.]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:24:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153629&title=fa-appointment#153629 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153607&title=fa-appointment#153607 Author: topcat
Subject: 7934
Posted: 01 June 2007 at 11:33am

Man, what a dill, I am sure I had my appointment today but apparently its in two weeks time, got all worked up for nothing.
So new to all this - been TTC for about 18months, GP finally suggested see fertility spesh, but I want to know what to expect at first appointment??
I have had basic bloods done by GP, guess a social history, dates etc will be discussed but what else???]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:33:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7934&PID=153607&title=fa-appointment#153607