30-somethings TTC #1 Testing and Support Thread!

[Springflower]

thanks girls, you all are so sweet- "Charlie" is still eating, drinking and sleeping lots!! making up for lost time
SpringFlower can I ask why you are going to ICSI? Was your dh's sperm analysis poor? sorry I think you might have mentioned it a few pages back, but I forget. I know ICSI is very expensive but has huge success.

Of course you can! OH's had reasonable SA results except he has no normal forms. He had 3 sperm tests and the forms never improved.

It already seems expensive and we haven't een looked properly into the prices, they quote you a price but there's so many extra bits and peices that they charge for, but hey if it works then it's all worth it!

 

[Waitng4Baby#1]

Evening ladies. Have gorgeous weather in London as I think Springflower mentioned (you're not too far away if you are in Surrey) and spent the day sunbathing in the park.

Springflower - well done with the no alcohol! We've both been doing the same this month. Get used to it after a while, but what I wouldnt have given for a glass of chilled rose sitting in the sun today... oh well, if it helps.

Lucky - I think its Monday morning with you - Good luck with the new job! Hope it all goes well. Let us know how you get on.

Britt - has the headache gone?

Managed to get my DH to watch The Great Sperm Race (as he wont read any of my ttc books). He said he couldnt believe how hostile women were to but he was pleased that we had a 1 in 5 chance to conceive (kind of must of forgot we have been trying 8 months!!).

MyTurn - I agree, we will all get there in the end, and I know I keep saying it but I think June is our month! x

 

[ellieb31]

Hi Ladies

I wondered if I can join you? I'm 31 and DH and I have been ttc since Jan 09. I've a history of endo and it came back really badly when I stopped BCP. So after about 6 months of trying we had to stop, I had two more laps with the last one in March 10. So we're about to enter our 2nd cycle of ttc this year - although we started 17 months ago, we've only had about 8 cycles where we were really trying. I'll be testing on 21/06 which is when AF is due and also DH's birthday!

xx

 

[SquirrelGirl]

Hi Ladies

I wondered if I can join you? I'm 31 and DH and I have been ttc since Jan 09. I've a history of endo and it came back really badly when I stopped BCP. So after about 6 months of trying we had to stop, I had two more laps with the last one in March 10. So we're about to enter our 2nd cycle of ttc this year - although we started 17 months ago, we've only had about 8 cycles where we were really trying. I'll be testing on 21/06 which is when AF is due and also DH's birthday!

xx

Ellie! Welcome!!

 

[LuckyD]

I find it very difficult to understand that I can't control this, I feel like it it was down to me I'd do everything I possibly could to help my body, unfortunalety I think with blokes it takes them a while to come round to that idea!

This sentence is so true - I can completely relate. Not just that we can't control what our OH's are doing, but that we have so little control over the whole TTC thing at all! It is something I am personally working on, as over time it seems to me that so much about TTC is done to luck...we can do everything right and try and increase our chances - but there is such a big huge unknown quantity that we can't control! This cycle I am trying to be more ok with that...trust the universe a bit more or something!

Lucky - I think its Monday morning with you - Good luck with the new job! Hope it all goes well. Let us know how you get on.

Managed to get my DH to watch The Great Sperm Race (as he wont read any of my ttc books). He said he couldnt believe how hostile women were to but he was pleased that we had a 1 in 5 chance to conceive (kind of must of forgot we have been trying 8 months!!).

MyTurn - I agree, we will all get there in the end, and I know I keep saying it but I think June is our month! x

Thanks! I am actually not starting work until next Monday...they still have things to sort out for my position so I have one more week of freedom. I am actually really looking forward to starting work though.

I agree about June! I have a good feeling about it...I don't know why! But I think it is going to be a good month for the ladies on this thread...

Hi Ladies

I wondered if I can join you? I'm 31 and DH and I have been ttc since Jan 09. I've a history of endo and it came back really badly when I stopped BCP. So after about 6 months of trying we had to stop, I had two more laps with the last one in March 10. So we're about to enter our 2nd cycle of ttc this year - although we started 17 months ago, we've only had about 8 cycles where we were really trying. I'll be testing on 21/06 which is when AF is due and also DH's birthday!

xx

Welcome ellie! Good luck for this cycle - sounds like you have had a challenging time and I hope that you get to see that BFP really soon. I will add your testing date!

 

[spicy]

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

 

[Here's Hoping]

Hi all,

Just checking back in to see how the 30-somethings are getting on! Took me ages to find this thread - everything's moved!

Anyway, congrats to those who've got their BFP and fingers are always crossed for everyone else!

Babydust to all!

 

[LuckyD]

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

Yeah, the OPKs can be so frustrating! You just have to keep testing...I didn't get a positive until CD18 last cycle! Good luck - hope you get a nice dark line soon!

Hi all,

Just checking back in to see how the 30-somethings are getting on! Took me ages to find this thread - everything's moved!

Anyway, congrats to those who've got their BFP and fingers are always crossed for everyone else!

Babydust to all!

Hey there Here's Hoping! Nice to see you! Wow, 10 weeks already - congrats! Hope you are feeling ok and not too sick....

 

[maxxiandniko]

I got a bfp!!! Omg!!!

Congrats MrsTTC! Enjoy the next 9 months.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

 

[mrskcbrown]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

Hi maxxi

I may test then as I will be 11dpo. How many dpo are you? Me, if FF gives me cross hairs tomorrow about 5dpo. So far just some cramping in my uterus but I have a whole week to symptom spot some more.

 

[spicy]

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

Yeah, the OPKs can be so frustrating! You just have to keep testing...I didn't get a positive until CD18 last cycle! Good luck - hope you get a nice dark line soon!

Οh, thanks a lot...I already had a darker one this evening...almost the same colour with the first line of the stick...I'm a little bit confused about the temperature too......I will learn them

 

[mrskcbrown]

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

Yeah, the OPKs can be so frustrating! You just have to keep testing...I didn't get a positive until CD18 last cycle! Good luck - hope you get a nice dark line soon!

Οh, thanks a lot...I already had a darker one this evening...almost the same colour with the first line of the stick...I'm a little bit confused about the temperature too......I will learn them

Hey spicy!

If you have them available to you, try the Clearblue easy ones with the smiley faces. That way you know exactly when you are ovulating and you dont have to play the guessing game. They are about 25 a pack for 7 or 36 a pack for 20. Good luck!

 

[JJay]

Hey all, just checking in after a glorious weekend in Brighton

Welcome Ellie

BIG Congrats Mrs TTC

I think I am out again this month BFN yesterday and today - not even a glimmer of a line! FF put me at 12DPO today but I used the override to change it to 10DPO as I think they got it wrong. It's a shame as DH's business trips will be the same time as ov for the next 2 months!! Will still try before and after to have an outside chance.

Springflower; how long were you TTC before your OH went for testing?

 

[ellieb31]

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I'm still at the really boring part of the cycle (AF) so don't have a lot to add at the moment I'm afraid!! I'm really looking forward to getting on with this cycle though - I hate that bit at the end when you know you aren't pregnant and it's just a matter of time until AF shows up.

JJay - GL - if you're only 10dpo you're still in with a chance even if you're getting BFN at the moment!

 

[LuckyD]

Anyone testing on May 31st? Wanted to compare symptoms (me - none !)

Hi maxxi

I may test then as I will be 11dpo. How many dpo are you? Me, if FF gives me cross hairs tomorrow about 5dpo. So far just some cramping in my uterus but I have a whole week to symptom spot some more.

Good luck to both of you!!

Welcome Ellieb...
I hope June will have a lot of posts with BFP...

This cycle I'm not sure if I ovulate...I had done 3 OPKwith negative result (light pink second line). The third test (yesterday) was a little darker than the other two, but not as dark as the first line...So I am confused about if I have O... I have only to wait...

Yeah, the OPKs can be so frustrating! You just have to keep testing...I didn't get a positive until CD18 last cycle! Good luck - hope you get a nice dark line soon!

Οh, thanks a lot...I already had a darker one this evening...almost the same colour with the first line of the stick...I'm a little bit confused about the temperature too......I will learn them

Hey spicy!

If you have them available to you, try the Clearblue easy ones with the smiley faces. That way you know exactly when you are ovulating and you dont have to play the guessing game. They are about 25 a pack for 7 or 36 a pack for 20. Good luck!

Yeah, apparently the clearblue ones are much easier! I am going to try them maybe next cycle. It sounds like they are getting dark enough to be positive now though? Keep BDing either way!

I think I am out again this month BFN yesterday and today - not even a glimmer of a line! FF put me at 12DPO today but I used the override to change it to 10DPO as I think they got it wrong. It's a shame as DH's business trips will be the same time as ov for the next 2 months!! Will still try before and after to have an outside chance.

Hang in there love - it is hard I know, but if you are 10dpo or even 12dpo it doesn't mean that you still can't get a BFP. Hope AF stays away!!!

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I'm still at the really boring part of the cycle (AF) so don't have a lot to add at the moment I'm afraid!! I'm really looking forward to getting on with this cycle though - I hate that bit at the end when you know you aren't pregnant and it's just a matter of time until AF shows up.

Yep, I'm at the boring bit too! I kind of like this bit in some ways - nothing to obsess over! It's a bit more relaxing, but not nearly as interesting.

 

[giggles.]

Glad I found this thread, I search TTC for ages!
Didn't realised it had been moved lol.

I think I am due to O tomorrow. Got a +OPK yesterday evening, Peak on CBFM this morning. So I have been busy

Hope you are all doing ok.

 

[ellieb31]

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I'm still at the really boring part of the cycle (AF) so don't have a lot to add at the moment I'm afraid!! I'm really looking forward to getting on with this cycle though - I hate that bit at the end when you know you aren't pregnant and it's just a matter of time until AF shows up.

Yep, I'm at the boring bit too! I kind of like this bit in some ways - nothing to obsess over! It's a bit more relaxing, but not nearly as interesting.[/QUOTE]

It is good to relax for a while I suppose but I still think about it all the time even if I'm not actively doing something - I miss POAS!!

 

[LuckyD]

Glad I found this thread, I search TTC for ages!
Didn't realised it had been moved lol.

I think I am due to O tomorrow. Got a +OPK yesterday evening, Peak on CBFM this morning. So I have been busy

Hope you are all doing ok.

Hey giggles! Yeah, thread have been moved all over the place - glad you found us again! Woo hoo for Oing! Have fun!

Thanks for the welcome ladies! I'm still at the really boring part of the cycle (AF) so don't have a lot to add at the moment I'm afraid!! I'm really looking forward to getting on with this cycle though - I hate that bit at the end when you know you aren't pregnant and it's just a matter of time until AF shows up.

Yep, I'm at the boring bit too! I kind of like this bit in some ways - nothing to obsess over! It's a bit more relaxing, but not nearly as interesting.

It is good to relax for a while I suppose but I still think about it all the time even if I'm not actively doing something - I miss POAS!![/QUOTE]

Ha ha, spoken like a true addict! Do you use OPKs? That helps feed the POAS addiction!

 

[ellieb31]

Yes I do use OPK's - it would be too expensive to feed my habit with only HPK's as I'm happy using IC's for ov but prefer more expensive ones for HPK's.

It's gone midnight in the UK now so must sign off! - speak to you all soon and happy to those of you lucky enough to be doing it at the moment!! xx