Over the moon (non-sensitive)

[Millbanks]

Guys, I'm all about celebrating the little wins.... For as long as I've been TTC, I seem to ovulate between day 19 - 22, then start spotting day 25 and full bleed on day 29. This means that I have a ludicrously short luteal phase and pretty much zero progesterone. Neither of the clinics that I've been to seem to think this is a problem and have just been pumping me full of extra drugs each cycle - to no avail. Anyway I decided to take matters in to my own hands and sought outside help - and this month for the first time in years, I ovulated on day 14 and had zero spotting before my period on day 29!!! I know I'll still never be able to get pregnant naturally (as my tubes are clipped) but at least my body is finally playing ball! Feeling super positive about my next stim cycle now. Sending lots of positive vibes to you all this Friday xxx

[Littlepeax]

Go you! That's good to hear, did you end up taking your own progesterone if so which one as I defo have a progesterone issue too! I'm forever spotting before my period and starting bleeding very soon after my transfer ♥️

[Millbanks in reply to Littlepeax]

Actually I started on a whole new supplement regimen but the main thing that helped I think was vitamin B6 which helps your body to create it's own progesterone. I really think it's helped with the spotting. xx

[Littlepeax in reply to Millbanks]

Amazing thanks! Supplement or food? Xxx

[Millbanks in reply to Littlepeax]

Just a tablet, 100mg a day. xx

[Millbanks in reply to Littlepeax]

What did you decide to do with your c/b? xx

[Littlepeax in reply to Millbanks]

We are not sure yet but are having a bit of a break as I've been under so much stress (work and another house move) I want to be in the right frame of mind so will go again in Jan/Feb next year ♥️ what about you hun xxx

[Millbanks in reply to Littlepeax]

Good plan - I didn't really learn the benefit of having a break every so often until we did B2B transfers this summer and it broke me. We're just prepping for an ERA, then a fresh cycle afterwards. Hope you're house move went well - nice to have something else to think about! xx

[Picalilli99 in reply to Millbanks]

This is great to know as I suffer the same. Thanks for sharing! And Yey to celebrating the small wins! 🎉 x

[shaolin2010]

Hi Millbanks. That's great news! Can I ask what you did differently this month. I have a similar history to you and the doctors don't seem to care about my short luteal phase.

[Millbanks in reply to shaolin2010]

Hi lovely, the main difference was the addition on vitamin B6 which helps your body make its own progesterone. I find it amazing that they don't look at your natural cycle when planning protocols. I've had so many consultations where I've mentioned it and they poo-poo any kind of natural support for the body. xx

[shaolin2010 in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks for letting me know! I'll look into this. Best of luck to you x

[Hidden]

Fantastic news! So much of this rotten journey is not being in control so it must feel fantastic to have positively influenced things! x

[Millbanks in reply to Hidden]

Honestly - it's such a small thing but it does feel like I've got a tiny bit of control back! And that is really important, being such a control freak. Have you made any decisions about your DE situation? xx

[Hidden]

This is so encouraging news! Month after month many of us take supplements (i think i count 12+) and sometimes i do wonder if it helps. Well here is the living proof. *remindsherself tostartthevitinebcomplexupagain* xxxxx

[Millbanks in reply to Hidden]

I'm exactly the same - I dread to think how much I spend on supplements - but if it actually helps then it's worth every penny xx

[PenguinBlue]

Wow that’s such great news! Definitely celebrate the little wins in this journey xx

[Millbanks in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thanks PenguinBlue! Have you started your new cycle yet? xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Millbanks]

Just started back on norethisterone yesterday and buserelin next week. Fingers crossed it means I can start stims in Nov! How about you? When is your ERA planned for? Xx

[Millbanks in reply to PenguinBlue]

Eeek! Good luck! I think it should be in a couple of weeks - scan next week xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Millbanks]

Thanks Millbanks!! All the best for your upcoming scan - keep me posted xxx

[Hidden]

Great news, so pleased, this whole fertility journey takes us away from having much control over what goes on which in some ways is good but other times hard so it’s great you have taken control and done what u think is best as sometimes I feel we do need to take control when it comes to hospitals and cycles & what they think is best & what we think is best or required. Best of luck with ur Era test this is something I might look into so may check in with u and get some advice xx

[Millbanks in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Coral - you're right! Yes please do xx

[Peanutchips]

Oh Millbanks, that’s great! It’s so nice when your body finally does what it’s supposed to do. I have pcos so terribly irregular drawn-out cycles, I feel so happy when I have the odd rare normal cycle! All the best for stims xxx ❤️