It's been a while since I've updated but I didn't really have anything new to tell- until now!

We had our FS appointment yesterday and he was fantastic!!! I knew him from when we worked at the same public hospital as me but now he's just private, so he recognised me which was nice. He explained everything so well and asked if we had any questions and was very positive that we would be able to have a baby

He said my weight was not an issue as I wasn't the 'typical' PCOS sufferer. Unlike the last FS who make me feel horrible and just said 'lose it' (the extra weight)

So I'm now going to be taking clomid and have to have a mid-cycle scan to make sure it's working.

He did scare me a little when he said we'll give this a go but otherwise it's IVF but later in the conversation he said there is also IUI and we have options

So all in all a very positive experience

Fantastic Nattie! I bet its such a relief to find a positive FS! That's what got me through our long TTC journey was our wonderful FS!

I am so excited for you, I bet its not too long now before you are expecting a sticky bub :-)

Yay!

Oh that's awesome news Nattie! So you'll be joining the clomid club hey? Hope it works a treat for you! I didn't find the side effects too bad at all...

Hey Nattie, ive been wondering how you have been going!
Such great positive news. It is one step closer to getting that BFP!
So happy that you have found a FS that is on the same page as you.

I have everything crossed for you.

Well today I just booked my first mid cycle scan! So I really hope the clomid does it's job FXed.

Thanks Suzanne

Well for an update- I had my mid cycle scan yesterday. The left ovary is looking a bit slack and he said there was nothing sizeable there but on the right there are 2 follies of a good size and he thinks I will O late this cycle but hopefully between days 16-18 . He was so good at explaining everything and was talking me through the ultrasound and was pointing out the lining of my uterus, said it's looking good and just about ready for implantation

He was very sweet and said you might be lucky and it work first go, but to remember O doesn't equal pregnancy so we need to keep DTD!! We're under strict instruction

He said obviously to let him know if it's successful but otherwise up my dose for next cycle and have another scan. I also mentioned about acupuncture and he said he recommends it for his IVF patients and thinks it works well and can increase blood flow to the uterus.

He also bulk billed me too so that saved $100 and I can use that for acupuncture I've booked in to a lady that a friend of a friend used and apparently she is a 'miracle worker'...I'm reserving judgement but I'm looking forward to trying something new and helping the process along . She works from home and DH is coming along with me so it should be good. I'm not sure if anyone else has used it- so I wouldn't mind any feedback!

Great to hear your scan went well and you got some helpful info Nattie, fx'd this is the month for you!

Thanks Tessbrook and Louise

I'm feeling very positive about the treatment and the FS but I'm just having a down day today .

*Vent alert- look away now if you don't want to hear this!*

DH's brother and wife (who we didn't speak to for a couple of years and have been now getting better with over the last year and a half) told us a couple of weeks ago that they are expecting a second child and yesterday announced it on facebook. Plus DH got an mms ultrasound pic off his brother yesterday..while I'm happy for them and for them letting us know (if the spirit of getting along and it makes DH happy) it's killing me the first time around she got UTD first go and this time around she was telling me they had wanted to try at January this year and she was waiting for AF to show up and when she realised it was late and she was UTD and "they had only slipped up once". That isn't fair....why can they not even plan twice and we're still waiting 18 months later

Hugs Nattie, I feel your pain only too well and unfortunately it sucks, you'll get your miracle in no time, it just takes a little longer for our special babes to come to us
Suzanne xxx

Oh Nattie - I love a good vent! It's totally understandable that it's hard for you to put on the 'I'm so happy for you' front when you want this so badly and have waited (and waited) so patiently! We can't help how we feel. I know it can be hard to stay positive all the time, but I really think the excitement and joy you will feel when you get that sticky BFP will be so much more considering what you have been through. Plus - you have so many people (on here and I'm sure your family and friends) who are going to be jumping out of their skin with excitement when you announce you are pregnant !
It sucks at the time, but dealing with adversity builds character and makes us who we are.

Is it just me - but do men not really understand this? We were about to BD last night and DH asked me if I wanted to see the latest photos of his great niece. I hate the fact that he is a great uncle before he is even a dad, but I bet he hasn't even thought about it. So that definitely killed the mood for a bit, but I pulled myself together and got on with it. Baby making is too important to let myself get distracted