38 and TTC first baby, anyone else?

[Justme43]

My doctor's appointment went great! So excited. I've healed up pretty good since the surgery. Doc said that once AF comes and goes I am all set to get on the baby making wagon again. She said that she does not see a need for me to take any supplements at this time.

I was on blood pressure meds and stopped them when I found out I was pregnant. During the ups and downs and leading up to the D&C I still managed to keep my blood pressure normal. Today was not different. Looks like I will not need to take the meds again.

Thanks to my 5 miles of power walking a day and eating right!!!! I am so so happy to finally be getting some good news.

Super excited...

 

[Wish2BMom]

that's wonderful news, justme! I would imagine that would only help the baby making!!

 

[Carolina girl]

Hi everyone i am new to the group. My husband and i have been trying to conceive since july 2012 ans still no baby. We went to see a fertility specialist ran tests on both if us. The results was better than i expected dur to the fact that i have fibriods. But my specialist informed us that my fibroids are not blocking anything in which he performes a hsg and my tubes are open. Then my Hubbys sperm is good and i have good amiunts of eggs for 37. So i am wishing everyone baby dust and continue to have a successful journey to becoming parents by the end of ther year and next year too. God bless and stay positive through it all but i know it gets tough at times to stay focus

 

[Dandi]

Welcome Carolina! That's awesome that your test results came back with such positive results. Do you have a plan in place for next steps yet or are you continuing with the old fashioned method? (High five for team fibroids! I hope mine aren't blocking anything either!)

 

[Justme43]

Hi everyone i am new to the group. My husband and i have been trying to conceive since july 2012 ans still no baby. We went to see a fertility specialist ran tests on both if us. The results was better than i expected dur to the fact that i have fibriods. But my specialist informed us that my fibroids are not blocking anything in which he performes a hsg and my tubes are open. Then my Hubbys sperm is good and i have good amiunts of eggs for 37. So i am wishing everyone baby dust and continue to have a successful journey to becoming parents by the end of ther year and next year too. God bless and stay positive through it all but i know it gets tough at times to stay focus

Welcome Carolina! I hope this is your year too.

 

[Wish2BMom]

welcome, carolina! that's great that all seems clear, though I'm sure frustrating at the same point since you've been TTC'ing for so long. Did the fertility specialist recommend or talk next steps with you yet?

 

[Star2011]

Hello Ladies,

Justme- Yay for keeping that BP on check and for getting a go ahead for ttc.

Mdc- Hoping that your hcg is negative and AF comes quick.

Wish- Thanks for the feedback on those injections. Another questions; do you do your own injections? Sorry if you did mention this already. Praying for those follies to keep growing.

Dandi- Waiting is not easy. Am sorry she is still taking her sweet time.

Sugar- Thanks for the update. Those are good sighs there. Hoping for the best always.

Welcome Carolina. I am also team fibroid. I am glad all is clear on your part and DH. Praying that you receive your miracle soon.

Everyone else hello.
Afm, I need your views Ladies on what you think I should do. I have an appt with an RE on September 28. I had made the appt way before my surgery that was done by Ob. In fact my Ob is the one who referred me to him (they are in the same building). Initially I was to just do a simple lap/hysteroscopy and go to the RE with all my ttc hx including the procedures I did like the hsg, lap, lab work etc but now that I ended up laparotomy/myomectomy and I am not supposed to ttc for 4 more weeks, i don’t know if I should reschedule my RE appt to 4 weeks from now or just go ahead with next week’s appt? Part of me wants to keep the appt and just hear him out and part of me wants to reschedule it. Thanks in advance for your views.

 

[imajin99]

Hi everyone, well as title suggests I am trying for number 1 at an age where most have completed their family.

I was never interested in having kids and concentrated on education and career. I've done quite a bit of travelling and moved around a lot over the years too. I met my partner at university nearly 12 years ago and he felt the same as me, so I thought ok, we will be one of those couples that enjoy our freedom (and the extra cash) and wasn't worried.

Well now I have moved back home to NZ and bought a beautiful old house with a huge garden I feel very happy and secure. I couldn't help but think it is such a lovely family home, and wouldn't it be nice to have a little one running round the garden. I had a chat with DH and he said "lets do it" I guess he felt the same!

So I am currently on ttc cycle no 3, after many many years on the BCP. So far, no luck. I've recently joined this site to chat to people in the same boat and have found it really helpful, so thought I would try my own thread.

Would love to hear from ladies in a similar situation, but happy to chat to anyone who might have some words of wisdom too.


UPDATE - I got my BFP on 4th May 2014, 4th cycle trying.

UPDATE - 4th July, 12 week scan showed missed miscarriage, somewhere between 6-8 weeks. D&C on 10th July. Onwards and upwards.

UPDATE - BFP on 23rd October 2014, 4th cycle after the mc. Due 4th July so decided it's a good omen.

UPDATE - 29th October 2014, Another miscarriage at 4.5 weeks. Guess it wasn't a good omen.

UPDATE - BFP November 21st 2014, straight after the mc. So far so good. Keep fingers crossed for me.

UPDATE - 31st December 2014, another mmc at 8w6d after seeing heartbeat at 6w4d. D&C next week.

So in summary, that's 2 mmc and 2 chemicals this year (I didn't bother adding the first chemical here) Hope you all have better luck than me. Good riddance 2014.

NEW YEAR NEW START = 31st March - BFP - POSITIVE THOUGHTS

Update - 4th June 2015. Just had my third successful scan with baby measuring 13weeks. All good so far.

Sending you positive energy, hope the pregnancy is going really well!

 

[sugargully]

Just~ how do you get to do so much walking? Do you workout or is it at work? I did 5 miles today but only because of an extremely busy day at work.

 

[Left wonderin]

Star in my view there would be no harm in going ahead with it . If he /she feels you need a follow up appointment in 4 weeks they will tell you . If it were me I'd go to it .

 

[Dandi]

Star, I'd go ahead and go too. I'd rather have time to spare than to put it off longer.

 

[Mdc]

Dandi, ugh sorry about the witch. Hoping she shows up soon.

Just, great news about the appt. You are taking prenatal vitamins though right? Also, I think I missed it that in your ticket you are planning a wedding...how exciting!

Carolina girl, welcome and good luck to you. Are you temping, opks, etc?

Star, I would third the opinion to keep the appt. kind of scary I know. I just made my intake appt for the RE for the 8th, because I want to be set for the soonest they can do the IUI.

Hi to everyone else!

Well I am in my last day of RI and SO ready to see DH tonight (technically tomorrow morning because I don't land until after midnight. Sigh!). We are getting an couch delivered Thursday and then bring on the weekend! My dad made a comment that with all of our traveling it will be hard to get pregnant. They are not aware of what we are having to go through so I had to hold back a snarky comment that he had no idea what we have been doing. He meant it as a joke, but ugh. Finally, the doc that did my D&C got back to me and said I can start when ever I feel ready, so time to saddle up. Not optimistic it will happen without and IUI, but just ready to be out of limbo.

 

[Dandi]

AF is here! One of the few times I'm happy to see the old gal. I'm so ready to get this testing done. I wonder if we may be able to go ahead with iui this month if my hsg is ok next week. I'd love it if we could. One step at a time though, just hoping that the tests give good news.

Mdc, so excited that you have the green light from the doc! Get back on that saddle girl. If the saddle doesn't do it, the stirrups will!

 

[Justme43]

Just~ how do you get to do so much walking? Do you workout or is it at work? I did 5 miles today but only because of an extremely busy day at work.

Hey Sugar - I walk 3 or 4 miles at lunch time at work, and then I walk 2 miles at home during the week. On Saturday and Sundays, I walk 2-3 miles.

It helps at work having my own office and bathroom, complete with a shower. So I can change into work out cloths, do my walk, clean up and then back to work.

At home before I get comfortable, I run in change cloths, do my walk and then prepare dinner.

I joined a 100 mile walk challenge for the month of September that has been my motivation to count my miles. Usually I just walk when I can, but having the challenge has made me more accountable and that competitive spirit of mine forces me to get the miles in .
Not to mention, trying to drop a little before TTC motivates me too.

 

[Justme43]

AF is here! One of the few times I'm happy to see the old gal. I'm so ready to get this testing done. I wonder if we may be able to go ahead with iui this month if my hsg is ok next week. I'd love it if we could. One step at a time though, just hoping that the tests give good news.

Mdc, so excited that you have the green light from the doc! Get back on that saddle girl. If the saddle doesn't do it, the stirrups will!

YEppie - Welcome home AF!! (lol). It is one of the few times we WANT her around.
Wishing it all works out for you..

So exciting...

 

[Justme43]

Dandi, ugh sorry about the witch. Hoping she shows up soon.

Just, great news about the appt. You are taking prenatal vitamins though right? Also, I think I missed it that in your ticket you are planning a wedding...how exciting!

Carolina girl, welcome and good luck to you. Are you temping, opks, etc?

Star, I would third the opinion to keep the appt. kind of scary I know. I just made my intake appt for the RE for the 8th, because I want to be set for the soonest they can do the IUI.

Hi to everyone else!

Well I am in my last day of RI and SO ready to see DH tonight (technically tomorrow morning because I don't land until after midnight. Sigh!). We are getting an couch delivered Thursday and then bring on the weekend! My dad made a comment that with all of our traveling it will be hard to get pregnant. They are not aware of what we are having to go through so I had to hold back a snarky comment that he had no idea what we have been doing. He meant it as a joke, but ugh. Finally, the doc that did my D&C got back to me and said I can start when ever I feel ready, so time to saddle up. Not optimistic it will happen without and IUI, but just ready to be out of limbo.

Thank you Mdc - I am excited about a normal bp because I do not want the medication.

Yes - we are planning a small wedding but big reception for March 2016. After the miscarriage I got a little discouraged and put things aside, but I am going to push forward and get things on track.

Glad hubby is coming home and that you can get started too. I can only imagine how active your weekend will be . Baby dust to you!!!

 

[Justme43]

Hello Ladies,

Justme- Yay for keeping that BP on check and for getting a go ahead for ttc.

Mdc- Hoping that your hcg is negative and AF comes quick.

Wish- Thanks for the feedback on those injections. Another questions; do you do your own injections? Sorry if you did mention this already. Praying for those follies to keep growing.

Dandi- Waiting is not easy. Am sorry she is still taking her sweet time.

Sugar- Thanks for the update. Those are good sighs there. Hoping for the best always.

Welcome Carolina. I am also team fibroid. I am glad all is clear on your part and DH. Praying that you receive your miracle soon.

Everyone else hello.
Afm, I need your views Ladies on what you think I should do. I have an appt with an RE on September 28. I had made the appt way before my surgery that was done by Ob. In fact my Ob is the one who referred me to him (they are in the same building). Initially I was to just do a simple lap/hysteroscopy and go to the RE with all my ttc hx including the procedures I did like the hsg, lap, lab work etc but now that I ended up laparotomy/myomectomy and I am not supposed to ttc for 4 more weeks, i don’t know if I should reschedule my RE appt to 4 weeks from now or just go ahead with next week’s appt? Part of me wants to keep the appt and just hear him out and part of me wants to reschedule it. Thanks in advance for your views.

Hey Star - Thank you so much. I am excited about my BP too.

I think you should ago ahead with the appointment and see what happens. I do not think it would hurt and any information is good information, right.

I say go for it!!!

 

[Wish2BMom]

star - I do give my own injections. It's easy and DH didn't feel like he'd be at the best angle for it. (I think it just eeked him out, so that's fine! haha) And YES, I would definitely keep the appt. The amount of time this whole process takes to get started, I think it's a great idea to use the time now to get ahead of things. I think I had my first RE appt in Jan and didn't start my first cycle until April, b/c of all of the additional tests and such they needed to run first to get the right protocol in place. And I'd already had an HSG and some blood work done!

dandi - hooray for AF!!! 'bout damn time! let's get this show on the road. One piece of advice maybe - BD the night of your HSG. Just try it - hopefully it's a breeze and you aren't crampy. But I had EWCM the night of mine, though I was only cd8 and AF came a week early that month. The xray tech had said to go home and BD that night b/c sometimes the HSG brings on ovulation but I didn't listen. You're supposed to be extra fertile the 1-2 months after an HSG anyway - I hope this is your case!!

justme - I think I missed that too, I thought you just recently got married! That's so wonderful - love the idea of a small wedding/big reception! how fun!

mdc - love it - giddy up!! I fear for your new couch! I hope your strong libido = strong ovulation. I'm so glad that your doc gave you the free 'n' clear signal.

hello to everyone else! I hope you're doing well! Pothole - IUI today? GOOD LUCK!! So much dust to you!

afm - first concert tonight but I don't think I have to smuggle anything in. The hotel is 2 parking lots over so I might just skip out of the concert and go back to our room. Easy peasy, as long as there are no creeps lingering in the parking lot.

 

[Dandi]

Good tip, will do! I need this nurse to hurry up and call me back. I have to get this sick leave request in pronto for these appointments.

Be careful in the parking lots! We don't want you assaulted on your way to go shoot up.

 

[Star2011]

Thank you all for your input. I ll keep the appt and update you after.

Dandi- i can see finally she decided to show up. Its about time. Now you can at least plan on doing those labs and tests. All the best. I pray you are one of the lucky ones that get a bfp after your hsg.

Mdc- i know its hard for people who are not in this journey to understand what we are going through. Am sure your father meant . Well, am sometimes sensitive with anything in reference to ttc from my family members.... even if they are just kidding. On a side note, enjoy this wkd to the fullest.

Justme- wedding plans sounds like fun, at least you have something to keep you busy during your tww.

Left- I believe all is well with you. Its always good to hear from you our # 1 cheer leader.

Wish- If we do ever get on this IVF land, am just booking your expertise in advance. Just so you know Enjoy your evening.

Pothole good luck today.

Ellie, Krasa, Smitco, Sugar-How are you all doing?