AF came - No more TTC til 31 Aug 06

[MilkOnTap]

Well AF arrived, right smack bang on time too. Thus endorsing the realisation that any thought, hope or dream of TTC before September are out the window.

I just counted the amount of days DH and I have left together until the 31st of August 06 when he gets home. We have 22 days left together. And of those 22 days, 15 we are both working.... :(

Sorry to whine and whinge, but :mad: I HATE THE NAVY!!! :mad:

[cosmic]

Bummer, Ally. :( I know it seems like such a long time, but if you focus on using it to get your body as healthy as possible for pregnancy before he gets back, at least it can be productive time. And I can tell you that at 23 weeks, my DH is really enjoying my pregnancy - watching the baby move when we lie in bed at night and feeling her kicks - it would be a shame for Grant to miss out on all that.

[JATS]

:(

So sorry Ally, I don't know how armed forces personell have a family life sometimes.. I really feel for you. we're here if you need a shoulder or a friendly ear.

In the meantime the most useful thing I did ttc my son was arm myself with Tonnes of info on my cycle etc, if you can, start charting your bbt, it helps soooo much! By the time DH gets back you'll know EXACTLY when you o and can get right down to... *ahem* buisness!

Take care

{{{hugs}}}

Amy

[MilkOnTap]

Thanks girls. I think your right. I am gonna use this time to get myself back on the healthy track. Will chart all, get myself primed to be a fit and healthy mamma!

To be quite honest - I am TERRIFIED about trying again. I really want to - and I was upset when AF arrived, but I am scared about winding up in hospital and losing another baby and my remaining tube.

I think I will get a kitten on the weekend to keep me company until he gets back.

[JATS]

Goon on you Ally!

Careful with a cat though, have to watch out for toxoplasmosis, very dangerous for when you do get pregnant.

Take care

Amy

[lukaelmo]

Ally, so very sorry about the situation...

big hugs

[3cherubs]

Sorry to hear about it all.
I know the Navy sucks me and husband were in it for 6 years.

My prayers and warm wishes are with you all.

[Bron]

Oh Ally

I'm so sorry AF turned up. I hope that the time between now and August goes really quickly for you.

Stick around though Ally, you're great company!!

I'm sending you a big hug.

Bron

[Hokey Pokey]

Oh what a bummer!
Like the others have said, try to focus on getting all healthy ready to try later in the year!!
Big hug for you!!

[ElizaDee]

So sorry Ally - I know how badly you wanted this. Enjoy the time you have with your DH before he goes and just think what your reuinion will be like ;) hehe

[JellyBean06]

Hey Ally, so sorry about AF rocking up completely uninvited! Took me 3 years to get cooking. I spent most of that charting my cycles (you cant get a free little record chart from the Pharmacy) and cutting out all the garbage in my diet and working on the house!

It sounds strange but my pg happened when we stopped focusing on it??? If that makes sense?

I know you keep having ectopic pg and this might be a bit touchy (and I honestly have no idea about ectopic pg) but do they recommend harvesting eggs for later? A friend in HS had to do this - she lost her tubes at 16, but she had successful pg afterwards.

I know the Navy is the pits - DH was in the Army but at least I got to see him! We'll all be here for (((((hugs))))) whenever you need them! :p

[MilkOnTap]

I know you keep having ectopic pg and this might be a bit touchy (and I honestly have no idea about ectopic pg) but do they recommend harvesting eggs for later? A friend in HS had to do this - she lost her tubes at 16, but she had successful pg afterwards...

Thanks for the support guys.

No - not touchy about the EP's at all. In fact, I like talking about them. It helps ease the pain and grief. I admit, that the thought that I would have been due in 6 weeks does keep on drifting through the emptiness between my ears; but hey, at least now I have 8 months to make sure my body is ready to do what it needs to do.

That isn't a bad idea about harvesting eggs either. DH and I were discussing what our options were if we were to have another EP. We decided that we will only try naturally one more time, and if we have another EP or a m/c then look at IVF. We are fortunate that fertility isn't the issue for us - its tubal damage - so it would be a matter of placing the fertilised embryo straight into the uterus and hoping that it sticks. Least we dont have to muck around with ICSI or anything really full on.

And dont worry - I'll be hanging round. I love you girls way to much to let 8 months get in the way!!!

[JellyBean06]

I was just thinking that if the tubes are the issue then just bypass the buggers! :) I know egg harvesting can be uncomfortable but if the docs can get the thing to stick in the uterus then you're in for a great shot! :D

[MilkOnTap]

... if the tubes are the issue then just bypass the buggers! ...
Damn straight! Amen Sister!

[Mischief]

Hey Ally,

I really feel for you, it must be so rotten when your hubby has to leave for so many months at a time! :(

You have alot more strenght and courage than I have thats for sure!

You are so right...use this time to get healthy, and recover from your past EP's. I've got everything crossed for you next time!!!!!!!!!

Kat

[H&B'sMum]

Ohhhh Ally, I'm so sorry the wicked witch turned up.
Hope you and DH have some great times before he leaves.

Like everyone has mentioned spend this time getting really fit and healthy. Myabe visit a natropath or herbalist and get yourself onto some very healthy herbs and vitamins, that why your body is more than ready to go in August.

I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot of you on here once DH leaves. LOL!!!!!!!

[Pixie]

Hey Ally I am sorry to hear that, must be hard for you guys, like the others have said spend time preparing your body, yerrr right like that will last lol and look forward to when you actually can make babies!!! Babies come when they are meant to so lets hope one is meant to come later this year!!!

[Baby Girl]

Hi ally,

I am sorry for you that AF came to visit!! You might not be able to actively TTC until August but you can sure get some practice in before hubby goes o/s ;) :eek: :p

Good Luck.

[WeThree]

im sorry to hear that Ally. It also must be hard on you to have dh away from you for so long. remember us girls are always here for you, both for support and company.
xxx

[MilkOnTap]

Absolutely - Practice Makes Perfect :D

[StormAngel]

Have fun practicing till he goes away! LOL!

[Rockett]

Hi Ally

Sorry to hear about your unwelcome visitor.Good luck for the future!

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

Hi ally
If u want goto www.ovulation-calendar.com it is ovulation calendar tells you when you ovulate its great 1st time round i tried for eight months as my periods were all over the place the first try of this and i was pregnant the second time it took 2 tries and i was pregnant 6 months after my first and my Af wasnt even back properly.Just a tip 3 days before you o dont have sex for those three days and when you o have sex as many days as you can it works dont get stressed and you know as soon as you stop trying real hard youll be pregnant its hard to do but so much more stress free.
GOOD LUCK

[andrewsmum]

Ally, so sorry to hear AF turned up.

Since you and DH still have a couple of days until he leaves, why don't you try a sperm bank? That way, his little guys are in storage and whenever you are ready (in the next 8months) then have it implanted by IVF straight in. Maybe try to collect eight months worth of sperm before he leaves??

Good luck with whatever you decide to do. Your DH may be absent but at least you can still have the baby making thing happening while he's gone? Or if you decide to wait then just imagine the amount of action that's going to happen when he returns?;)

[maybe1more]

Hey Ally- im so sorry to hear that sweetie, i wish you could of frozen some of his sperm, and every month when you ovuate you could use some:rolleyes: now that would be great!!! I know how much you wanted to be pregnate, you have had a hell of a time last year, the best part was your wedding:D I know its not easy and dont blame your self for having outbursts of crying episodes. We will all be hear to help you thought thoses rough days when it all gets a bit too much for you, and dont be a stranger, keep posting and keep letting us know whats happening and how Grant is going. Big big cuddle to you darl. love jenn oxoxo