Going crazy!

[Judy18]

So yesterday was out first ever clinic appointment to have some tests and ensure they had everything needed before they could book a consultation! They did an ultrasound and found i had lots of follicles around my overies which is affecting hormone level and ultimately stopping ovulation. This could be fixed by clomid. However when going through husbands details we found out the his count was low (we weren’t told this before). He has to do another sample but if it is still low than clomid won’t work and we would have to go straight to IVF. As much as i hate needles i am happy to do this as we really want a child. The thing is we don’t have out consultation until the 3rd October and i am already driving myself crazy over how low the success rates are and have convinced myself that it will never happen for us. I can’t concentrate on anything today but that. My husband is very laid back and says we will have to find out what they say on the 3rd. I don’t want to push as i think he feels bad that there is an issue his end as well. Any help or wise words would be welcome. This group is amazing and so helpful as parents and friends just aren’t getting it. Love to all xxxx

[Noodleone]

I’m 41 and was in a similar position to you with a late diagnosis of PCOS this year - lots of follicles and no period/ ovulation. We did 3x rounds of ovulation induction using first letrozole and then clomid. I ovulated fine but we didn’t get pregnant (odd are less than 10% so it was a long shot). We were always told IVF was a better chance and despite my fear of needle we have just completed our first round. I’m really glad we did. The needles were much easier than I expected and while I had OHSS after egg collection we’ve ended up with a great result and 3x pgs tested embryos waiting to be transferred. The way we looked at it was that if we wanted to try for a child we had to accept the treatment that gave it the best chance of working. No one chooses IVF but sometimes it’s just what you have to do. Good luck xxx

[Judy18 in reply to Noodleone]

Thanks you for sharing your situation. I have everything crossed for you. How do you switch your brain of though. Our appointment is a month away and it seems like a year! Xx

[Noodleone in reply to Judy18]

By doing lots of distracting stuff and I keep telling myself to focus on what I can control and not what I can’t. So I’m eating healthy, doing fun things, treating myself when I want and generally taking it easy this whole thing is such a waiting game even when you are in the midst of the process / it’s taught me lots about patience and letting go of control. Good luck with it all x

[Judy18 in reply to Noodleone]

Thank you. I am not the most patient of people (so my husband tells me). I think i just need some more distraction. Good luck with you journey xx