40 trying for number 2.

[CHILLbilly]

I like the sound of a christmas BFP.....that takes the sting of AF away for sure.......

I'm waiting it out...O'd last Friday so figure AF due this friday... but am on climid so no idea....
want to test early so badly......maybe wed/thursday...

 

[Primroses]

Hi! I started a new thread since I'm new here and didn't know that all these 35+threads already existed. This is what I wrote:

I took a pregnancy test 10 days ago, which was positive. A bit of a surprise, because of my age, even though we have been trying for another baby for a while. Our first child, a boy, is now 3 years old and we had to wait about 10 years before he arrived. I've conceived naturally. I did try IVF twice, a few years back, but didn't get pregnant from that. I've previously had four miscarriages (that I know of), the last one in september last year and the first three before having my son. My husband and I are quite amazed that there is a sligth possibility, after all, that our son will have a sister or brother.

Obviously, I'm very nervous that this pregnancy will end in a miscarriage. I'm going on a scan (vaginal ultrasound) on Dec 23. I'm also thinking of my age and hoping that I will have the energy for this, now and in the future. My husband is 6 years younger.

I've had a few health issues since I hade my son, with inflammations in different joints and herniated discs in my lower back. I'm dreading for this to get worse. I'm, generally, otherwise a fit person. I excersise regularly 2-4 times a week. I had an easy pregnancy, when expecting my son, just sciatica for about two months. I exercised at my gym (2-3/week) up until one week before my c-section.

Any other older mums to be out there who want to share their thoughts? Or other mums to be in general, of course.

 

[Primroses]

I might add that my son was born two months before I turned 44 - so there's certainly hope for all of you in here!

 

[tiatammy]

tia tammy- good luck in 4 days.......Hope the witch doesn't show!!!!!

chillybilly thankyou so far AF has not showed no symptoms of it showing either so far usually get AF anywhere between cycle day 26 to cycle day 28 as of now I am on cycle day 29, have not taken a test yet going to give it another day or 2, I pray this is it.

 

[CHILLbilly]

Oh my !!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiatammy.....I really hope this is it for you!!!!!!!!!!

I have to wait til friday to test!!
Hope we can be bump buddies......

primrose......congrats and hope a few of us can join you in 1st tri soon.......

 

[Tori4]

tia tammy- good luck in 4 days.......Hope the witch doesn't show!!!!!

chillybilly thankyou so far AF has not showed no symptoms of it showing either so far usually get AF anywhere between cycle day 26 to cycle day 28 as of now I am on cycle day 29, have not taken a test yet going to give it another day or 2, I pray this is it.

Oh so exciting Tiatammy, crossing my fingers and toes for you. Good luck!
Chillbilly are you testing Friday?

 

[lhendie]

hi, i am 40 also. miscarried last year. been ttc again. kinda new here. i will be your buddy. i am 3dpo, having some weird symptoms, hope we got it this time. baby dust to all.

 

[iwantanother]

ok need some advice! pos opk today. mine usually lasts 2 days (pos OPK CD 12 and CD13) Hubby is tired went to work at 4:30 am. i was hoping to DTD tues wed thur minimum. would it be really bad to skip today? AAAAAH ! just wish he would do it anyway, but not sure he will go for it! esp 3 days in a row!

 

[dmari123]

Good luck to you Chillbilly...I hope we all get a BFP this month. I'm on day 10 and CBEM says 'High' for the 2nd day. It seems a little early, but can't argue with the machine. So I'm in BD mode and hope this time my husband's little guys make it to their destination and the miracle can happen. This is my third cycle TTC and I know that's not long, but it's so discouraging when AF comes. The hardest part is knowing that I conceived in July on my first time trying. I couldn't believe it - I thought that the CBEM was a miracle worker. I guess after the miscarriage I thought it could happen that quickly again and now I'm finding it's not that easy. It's downright stressful. I'm 40 years old and I can just hear that clock ticking away and each month that goes by I hear it louder and louder. I have to keep reminding myself that I was able to get pregnant 4 months ago and I should be able to again. If it doesn't happen this month I have an appointment with my doctor in Jan to figure out next steps. I started BBT charting so we'll see if that tells me anything. Anyway, I send baby dust to all and hope that the miracle happens for all of us this month. Thanks for listening...it's great to know I can share with people who really understand what it's like to go through this and the craziness that accompanies it. Good luck!

 

[tiatammy]

Oh my !!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiatammy.....I really hope this is it for you!!!!!!!!!!

I have to wait til friday to test!!
Hope we can be bump buddies......

primrose......congrats and hope a few of us can join you in 1st tri soon.......

Well chillybilly my wait is over the arrived late yesterdaygoing on to December I just dont know how much more I can take? Thank you all for all of the crossing of the fingers and toes, going on 8 months nowI think I have tried everything in the book, dont know what the problem is?sending all you ladies lots of and

 

[CHILLbilly]

Tori4- I think I'm due for AF on sat...cycle is different as I am using Clomid for the first time... so I really don't know anything..haha except i had O pains all day long on cd 18.

lhendie- welcome...an 3dpo...I recommend you DO NOT symptom spot during the next 2 weeks..haha it will drive you crazy....... but if you do we are here to help you...LOL
and s sorry you had to go thro a MC last year!!!


iwantanother...... Dr.s recommend eery t\other day..but then if you miss a day then its almst 3 days without...so... make him take a nap when he gets home from work..hahaha Hope you get in some good


dmari123- i hear ya about that clock tickng...I started late at 36...( surprise pregnancy that ended in mC)..... Started TTC on my 37th b-day.... 3 yrs later finially got my BFP..but ended in an etopic. and i fear time is running out on good eggs..... Tryng to not stress about that cause that will make things worse...
I have a friend that found out after 10 months TTC that she ovulated early on cd10.......so there you go....get to baby making..LOL

Tiatammy...... so sorry!!!!!
I don't know your history...but have you been to Dr. to get Sperm test.....or lap and dye test...I had the die test and found out I had a blocked tube....... I hope you can save yourself some time and stress by seeing a dr. Its scarey but having info does put your mind at ease.....

I just added you as a friend....because if you see my friends list 95% of them have gotten pregnant after being my friend..bahaha hey try anything..LOL

 

[tiatammy]

Tori4- I think I'm due for AF on sat...cycle is different as I am using Clomid for the first time... so I really don't know anything..haha except i had O pains all day long on cd 18.

lhendie- welcome...an 3dpo...I recommend you DO NOT symptom spot during the next 2 weeks..haha it will drive you crazy....... but if you do we are here to help you...LOL
and s sorry you had to go thro a MC last year!!!


iwantanother...... Dr.s recommend eery t\other day..but then if you miss a day then its almst 3 days without...so... make him take a nap when he gets home from work..hahaha Hope you get in some good


dmari123- i hear ya about that clock tickng...I started late at 36...( surprise pregnancy that ended in mC)..... Started TTC on my 37th b-day.... 3 yrs later finially got my BFP..but ended in an etopic. and i fear time is running out on good eggs..... Tryng to not stress about that cause that will make things worse...
I have a friend that found out after 10 months TTC that she ovulated early on cd10.......so there you go....get to baby making..LOL

Tiatammy...... so sorry!!!!!
I don't know your history...but have you been to Dr. to get Sperm test.....or lap and dye test...I had the die test and found out I had a blocked tube....... I hope you can save yourself some time and stress by seeing a dr. Its scarey but having info does put your mind at ease.....

I just added you as a friend....because if you see my friends list 95% of them have gotten pregnant after being my friend..bahaha hey try anything..LOL

Hey chillybilly I hope I done it right I did except you as a friend on the email I recieved, and as of today my husband sent a email to doc. to send him orders to have a sperm anaylisis done, so have to keep my fingers crossed, and as for me all I have had done is a FSH to make sure I was not in menapause or premenapause and I am not in either catagory so thats a plus beings I am 40So doc has had me sending him temp charts and tracking ovulation with OPKs and he says everything looks good for me and normal, have not had the dye test yet after the tubal reversal in april of this year so that has not been done, so I quess doc. doesnt think I need it at this point because everything looks good on my charts so far, I dont knowSO glad you want me as a friend Hopefully you will be my goodluck charm sending you lots of

 

[tiatammy]

Chillybilly I will let you know the process, here it goes I have a 19 year old from a previous marriage and my hubby has 3 from a previous marriage the yougest is 11 and we are raising as I speak, had a tubal reversal done in april of this year, sergery went well with 7and half inch tubes on each side, had my tubal done in Louiville Kentucky by Dr. Richard Levin, have been doing temp charts and emailing them to him, and he says they look good, but I am still not pregnant you go figure, Well hubby just emailed him for a order to get a count done, so I quess we will see what the doc. says. I am 40 and My hubby is 50. I am so scared that hubbys count may not be good he drinks lots of coffee and does smoke, maybe the doc. will suggest him to stop both

 

[CHILLbilly]

tiatammy.... if his results come back low...due to age and lower testosterone...there are mens vitamins he can take to help. the dye test will let u know if your tubes have an blockage....
its all about knowing whats going on with your body...
Hope the business of the holidays will take your mind off of all the TTC!!!!

If I get a visit from I'm going to until i amand hahaha

 

[love2006]

Chillybilly I will let you know the process, here it goes I have a 19 year old from a previous marriage and my hubby has 3 from a previous marriage the yougest is 11 and we are raising as I speak, had a tubal reversal done in april of this year, sergery went well with 7and half inch tubes on each side, had my tubal done in Louiville Kentucky by Dr. Richard Levin, have been doing temp charts and emailing them to him, and he says they look good, but I am still not pregnant you go figure, Well hubby just emailed him for a order to get a count done, so I quess we will see what the doc. says. I am 40 and My hubby is 50. I am so scared that hubbys count may not be good he drinks lots of coffee and does smoke, maybe the doc. will suggest him to stop both

TiaTammy, I have been catching up on the thread. I am so sorry to read about your father on dialysis and your husbands health problems. I am sorry that your cycle started. I agree with everything chillybilly has suggested. I think is worth getting further testing so that you can have peace of mind in knowing that everything is ok with you. You may want to see a fertility specialist if have not so far ( I am not sure if the MD that did your reversal was one). Stay strong and you and everyone else on this journey are in my prayers.

 

[CHILLbilly]

So AF got me this morning.....boo!!!!!
Onto 2nd cyce with clomid....i worry my Dr. gave me too large a dose and it may affect my lining thickness......

I'm going to enjoy a beer with my pizza, OH brought home some chocolate cookies ( told him I'm having a "Pity party!!!"

and a cigarette his couin left behind.haha I quit smoking months ago ( i started when planning my wedding....) so its a F-U you body treat!! i know smokign is sooo bad..its just for tonight..
oh well.....Just counting down the days til I O.......

 

[BoxenOxen]

Just wanted to say hi and good luck to everyone!!!!! Also offer some encouragement.
My mom got remarried at 39. She had long thought she couldn't have any more kids after me. About a year later.....surprise!!!! My little sister was born when my mom was 40 years old. Also, on my father's side, I had an aunt get pregnant at 41. It can happen!!!! Lot's of baby dust and lots of luck to you all.

 

[tiatammy]

So AF got me this morning.....boo!!!!!
Onto 2nd cyce with clomid....i worry my Dr. gave me too large a dose and it may affect my lining thickness......

I'm going to enjoy a beer with my pizza, OH brought home some chocolate cookies ( told him I'm having a "Pity party!!!"

and a cigarette his couin left behind.haha I quit smoking months ago ( i started when planning my wedding....) so its a F-U you body treat!! i know smokign is sooo bad..its just for tonight..
oh well.....Just counting down the days til I O.......

HICHILLYBILLY I LOVE YOUR REPLY YOU HAVE GIVEN ME AN IDEA I THINK I WILL HAVE A FEW DRINKS MYSELF, AND YOU KNOWMY HUBBY JUST CALLED AND THE DOC. SAID THE SUGAR TEST HE HAD YESTERDAY CAME BACK ON THE HIGH SIDE NOW OFF TO ANOTHER TEST A 2 HR GLOUGOSE TEST. WHAT NEXT, WAITING ON ORDER FOR THE SPERM ANAYSIS IS DUE TO COME MONDAY THE ORDER THAT IS NOT RESULTS, CHILLYBILLY YOUR POSTS BRING ME LAUGHTER WHEN I READ THEM, THEY MAKE ME SMILE. SO WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE HOLIDAYS? mY FERTILE PERIOD IS THE 22ND,23RD,24TH,25TH,AND THE 26TH FIGURE THAT ONE BE NICE TO CONCIEVE THEN. WE WILL SEE I QUESS.:THANKYOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WORDS OF ENCOURAGENENT IT MEANS MORE THAN YOU KNOW.

 

[tiatammy]

Chillybilly I will let you know the process, here it goes I have a 19 year old from a previous marriage and my hubby has 3 from a previous marriage the yougest is 11 and we are raising as I speak, had a tubal reversal done in april of this year, sergery went well with 7and half inch tubes on each side, had my tubal done in Louiville Kentucky by Dr. Richard Levin, have been doing temp charts and emailing them to him, and he says they look good, but I am still not pregnant you go figure, Well hubby just emailed him for a order to get a count done, so I quess we will see what the doc. says. I am 40 and My hubby is 50. I am so scared that hubbys count may not be good he drinks lots of coffee and does smoke, maybe the doc. will suggest him to stop both

TiaTammy, I have been catching up on the thread. I am so sorry to read about your father on dialysis and your husbands health problems. I am sorry that your cycle started. I agree with everything chillybilly has suggested. I think is worth getting further testing so that you can have peace of mind in knowing that everything is ok with you. You may want to see a fertility specialist if have not so far ( I am not sure if the MD that did your reversal was one). Stay strong and you and everyone else on this journey are in my prayers.

tHANKYOU SO VERY MUCH, JUST GOT A CALL FROM HUBBY THE SUGAR TEST RESULTS ON THE TEST WERE ON THE HIGH SIDE SO OFF TO ANOTHER TEST A 2HR GLOUGOSE TEST. i QUESS I WILL SEE WHAT DOC. SAYS ABOUT OTHER TEST IN TIME ONE THING AT A TIME I QUESS, MY DAD IS DOING A LITTLE BETTER, BUT STILL WEAK.

 

[dmari123]

So AF got me this morning.....boo!!!!!
Onto 2nd cyce with clomid....i worry my Dr. gave me too large a dose and it may affect my lining thickness......

I'm going to enjoy a beer with my pizza, OH brought home some chocolate cookies ( told him I'm having a "Pity party!!!"

and a cigarette his couin left behind.haha I quit smoking months ago ( i started when planning my wedding....) so its a F-U you body treat!! i know smokign is sooo bad..its just for tonight..
oh well.....Just counting down the days til I O.......

I'm so sorry that it didn't happen for you this month. I was really hoping it would. It's so hard, but we all have to stay positive b/c it's so easy to get discouraged. It's going to happen for all of us.

I'm on day CD13, CBFM is at high and I suspect will be at peak tomorrow. I'm trying not to stress myself out thinking about how perfect things need to be or how many times I have to BD between now and Sunday. Then begins the 2ww and isn't that just so much fun. Ugh!

Enjoy your drink and cigarette - treat yourself. You deserve it.