42.3 and trying for #4

[fandabby]

Good luck Maxxi for testing early next week. Try and chill out this weekend. Fingers crossed for you.

Happy Easter to all you lovely ladies, hope you have an enjoyable time with your loved ones.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hope everyone had a good Easter! CD 27 and I spent the weekend peeing on opk's and one dollar tree store test and got nothing. But I did get something when I checked my cervix for the millionth time - spot of blood yesterday and lightly tinged cm today so that's it for me. I should bleed later today and tomorrow will be CD 1 instead of me taking a test on CD 28 and getting a nice surprise. So bummed. Don't even want to go to work today.

 

[2plus1more]

I'd love to join in on this thread. You all sound like a great group of women.

My husband and I recently started to think that we'd like a third child. We gave it about three months to decide and then I made the appointment to have my IUD (ParaGard) removed. I had it removed in mid March, AF came a couple days later, and we gave it everything we had that first month. I got a BFN that cycle, but we're already looking ahead to the next cycle. I'm 40 years old so I'm (obviously) concerned about my age. My first two AF's after the IUD removal have been more light. About 3-4 days. I'm wondering if I need time to adjust after the removal. Anyone have any experience with the IUD because I'd love to hear about it. Other than that, I starting charting with temps and CM observation. I decided to take Shatavari because I didn't detect as much EWCM as in the past. Other than that, I'm only taking a prenatal. I think that's as far as conceiving goes. It's an exciting and nerve wracking time!

 

[maxxiandniko]

I'd love to join in on this thread. You all sound like a great group of women.

My husband and I recently started to think that we'd like a third child. We gave it about three months to decide and then I made the appointment to have my IUD (ParaGard) removed. I had it removed in mid March, AF came a couple days later, and we gave it everything we had that first month. I got a BFN that cycle, but we're already looking ahead to the next cycle. I'm 40 years old so I'm (obviously) concerned about my age. My first two AF's after the IUD removal have been more light. About 3-4 days. I'm wondering if I need time to adjust after the removal. Anyone have any experience with the IUD because I'd love to hear about it. Other than that, I starting charting with temps and CM observation. I decided to take Shatavari because I didn't detect as much EWCM as in the past. Other than that, I'm only taking a prenatal. I think that's as far as conceiving goes. It's an exciting and nerve wracking time!

40 is young! I'd love to be 40 again! I don't know anything about Paragard but I bet you'll be pregnant in a cycle or 2.

 

[maxxiandniko]

CD 1 for me. I am upset but what can I do. The nice thing is that this past cycle was spot on. 28 days, got my peak on CD 14. I started with the fertility smoothies. We'll see. Sometimes I feel embarrassed for trying and getting hopeful at my age. I'm buying a card to leave in my husband's luggage bringing up the ivf in cute way (he won't find it so cute ha ha). I'm thinking to start a cycle in May or June. Hopefully I can get him to think the same thing!

 

[2plus1more]

CD 1 for me. I am upset but what can I do. The nice thing is that this past cycle was spot on. 28 days, got my peak on CD 14. I started with the fertility smoothies. We'll see. Sometimes I feel embarrassed for trying and getting hopeful at my age. I'm buying a card to leave in my husband's luggage bringing up the ivf in cute way (he won't find it so cute ha ha). I'm thinking to start a cycle in May or June. Hopefully I can get him to think the same thing!

I really don't think there's a reason to feel embarrassed. I hope that doesn't sound like I'm diminishing your emotions. You want to have a child and that's a natural feeling. I know a few women that have been successful with IVF, including a friend that had a child after conceiving with IVF AND then became pregnant two years later naturally.

I love the card idea. Unexpected surprises are great!

 

[maxxiandniko]

CD 1 for me. I am upset but what can I do. The nice thing is that this past cycle was spot on. 28 days, got my peak on CD 14. I started with the fertility smoothies. We'll see. Sometimes I feel embarrassed for trying and getting hopeful at my age. I'm buying a card to leave in my husband's luggage bringing up the ivf in cute way (he won't find it so cute ha ha). I'm thinking to start a cycle in May or June. Hopefully I can get him to think the same thing!

I really don't think there's a reason to feel embarrassed. I hope that doesn't sound like I'm diminishing your emotions. You want to have a child and that's a natural feeling. I know a few women that have been successful with IVF, including a friend that had a child after conceiving with IVF AND then became pregnant two years later naturally.

I love the card idea. Unexpected surprises are great!

It's just to get the conversation started for the millionth time. We've been cleared for ivf. He's just scared. My twins are ivf babies. They came early at 28 weeks and are totally fine except for some speech delay but it was a rough time with me getting bedrested at home and in the hospital and going into labor at 24 weeks and not knowing how they would do after they were born. So he's scared. And honestly I wish it could just happen naturally. I just feel like I'm too old to try sometimes. Like people would say let it go already old lady! I just don't feel that old and I feel like I've got to have at least one good egg left. My labs weren't fantastic - fsh was up at 16 - but my AMH was ok for my age. Well we'll see. I'll keep trying the old fashioned way till we figure the ivf thing out.

 

[2plus1more]

Gotcha. The hesitation on his part is understandable. Good idea then to open up the lines of communication since it's not always easy in a marriage.

I understand completely. As if society is telling me I'm older, but I don't feel that way. Physically, I feel great!

 

[fandabby]

Hi Maxxi, sorry to hear it didn't work out for you and you're onto the next cycle. Good that you feel positive about your cycle and peak for ovulation. Hope these smoothies will help too. And you certainly shouldn't feel embarrassed or weird in anyway about wanting a baby over 40. I'll be 43 literally just after this one comes out and I have friends in their 40's too, one had her first at 42 and waiting a year before trying for another and my other friend just turned 40 and will be thinking about starting a family in the next 12 months. Stay positive and if your road takes you to IVF then good luck with that too. Keep smiling chick and hang onto your dream baby.

Welcome 2plus1more. I personally don't have any experience with IUD so unable to comment sorry. I would imagine you would need a few cycles to balance out. You need plenty of water on board to help with fertile mucus and I was taking Evening Primrose up to ovulation, that is supposed to help too. Good luck with your journey.

Charlie, how are you doing? Have you stopped bleeding now? Hope you are physically and emotionally getting stronger.

ClaireCath, any more news dear, it is definitely a BFN for you. If so what is your next step now. Remember if 3 cycles have passed re contact Mia and she will re cast for you....


Lots of baby dust to everyone, bring on these BFP's.....

 

[ClaireCath]

Hi Ladies. Welcome 2plus1more! I agree with Maxxiandniko, ahhh to be youthful 40 again! I am 44, and believe me I know this is my only kick at the can. But physically, I feel great and fit! My labs and ultrasounds have revealed the insides of a 30 year old @ my RE! So, I am going with that! All I need is one good egg which I am trying my best to nurture through my nutrition, supplements, yoga, meditation, and exercise....Don't ever feel odd about wanting a baby now. Things have changed, society has changed and it is so very common now. Go for your dreams!
MaxxiandNiko, I think I can understand where your hubby is coming from. I'm sure he is scared and concerned about your well being and health first and foremost because he loves you so. Good luck with your talks with him and I hope you both come to an agreement on the IVF and what is best for you guys.
Fandaby, How are you feeling these days? I want to thank you for your continued encouragement my friend. Hope things are good in your world. Oh yes it was a bfn for certain. AF came and she was wicked . Heavier, so I assume the progesterone pills did help with my lining after all, just did not stick. I was pretty bummed obviously at first but I tend to bounce back quickly.
Now I am on BC again until end of May and will do another iui in June. I already let Mia know and will tell her again when I have the date. Just seems every month that ticks by is a lost month, a lost chance but I am following the dr's plan. he is the expert. I am guessing with injectable gonadtropins, it is good to take a month off to let your body rest. So just for fun this month! And that is ok!! Added a few more supplements to my regime ginseng for my and hubby, coQ10, and off to look for some royal jelly today. It's hard to find. I think when I start the shots again I will have to stop these just as the EPO.
Loads of ladies. Take care!

 

[2plus1more]

Thank you for the warm welcome ClaireCath, Fandabby, and Maxxi! Yes, I am 40, but 41 is right around the corner in July. I have not conceived in over 7 years so I have no idea about my fertility other than I have regular cycles. Hopeful though!

Sorry ClaireCath to hear about your most recent cycle. Your positive outlook is infectious though and will help you get that BFP. Good luck in June!

 

[ClaireCath]

Thank you for the warm welcome ClaireCath, Fandabby, and Maxxi! Yes, I am 40, but 41 is right around the corner in July. I have not conceived in over 7 years so I have no idea about my fertility other than I have regular cycles. Hopeful though!

Sorry ClaireCath to hear about your most recent cycle. Your positive outlook is infectious though and will help you get that BFP. Good luck in June!

Thanks! Keep us posted with your progress!

 

[Shannon30]

Hello....was catching up. Claircath sorry about your last cycle, but love you attitude and onto next. Same here for me. I got af 2 days ago. So onward and upward...lol I actually had a blood work done last month and my fsh was 8, so I am thrilled and dr. said everything looks as good as a 25 year old...yeah right...lol So I will try again this month.2plus1more..WELCOME!!!!!!!! you will love this little group...very supportive. Maxx I am now on cd 3 so we shall see...sorry about your last cycle. I thought I did all I could do...but I guess my body is waiting for the perfect egg...lol keep you all posted.

 

[ClaireCath]

Our bodies always wait for the perfect egg I suppose! It's so odd how when I was younger I was petrified that I would get preggers if my boyfriend looked at me the wrong way! LOL What a lack of sex ed that was!! It really is the perfect storm, esp when we are more *ahem* "mature"...
BELIEVE~
BELIEVE~
BELIEVE~!!!!!!!
a WHOLE BUNCH OF 2015 BABIES ON THE WAY FOR US!!!

 

[2plus1more]

Thanks Shannon30! Just a wait game for me now. Pretty sure a OV yesterday (CD12) based on my temps. We were able to BDed both yesterday and the day before so I have my fingers crossed. Even if we needed to BD again tonight, just to cover our bases, I don't think DH would be "up" to the task. He's feeling his age this time around. Ha!

 

[fandabby]

Positive affirmations ladies.

Visualise those little spermies swimming towards your egg, fertilising and your egg moving down to uterus and implanting. Draw that pregnancy energy towards you.

They say universal law of attraction, feel it and it will happen.

To help me I watched utube videos of fertilisation to get an idea of what I should be visualising and then each time we DTD I pictured it in my mind.

May help, may not but hey nothing to lose.

Other than that I did those supplements I detailed and as I mentioned very early on in this thread too my fertility spell. Something worked, maybe a combination who knows.

I really hope you all get your BFPs soon.

Will be watching this thread closely.

Lots of baby dust all round.

 

[maxxiandniko]

CD 11 (or is it 10?) for me and got a high finally. Hopefully I'll ovulate on time again. It looks like if we do the ivf it'll be in July. Starting the protocol in June I guess. But nothing is definite. I'm glad to hear that a bunch of you guys have great labs. My labs are exactly what you'd expect at my age . Oh well.

 

[ClaireCath]

Positive affirmations ladies.

Visualise those little spermies swimming towards your egg, fertilising and your egg moving down to uterus and implanting. Draw that pregnancy energy towards you.

They say universal law of attraction, feel it and it will happen.

To help me I watched utube videos of fertilisation to get an idea of what I should be visualising and then each time we DTD I pictured it in my mind.

May help, may not but hey nothing to lose














Other than that I did those supplements I detailed and as I mentioned very early on in this thread too my fertility spell. Something worked, maybe a combination who knows.

I really hope you all get your BFPs soon.

Will be watching this thread closely.

Lots of baby dust all round.

Hey Fandaby, here's my latest as far as supplements I am taking. I am thinking I will stop some/most of them when start the injections again as not to mess with the hormones. Can you tell me what you think, if you think I should add or omit anything?

ME Prenatal
Royal jelly
Maca(in a smoothie each day for both of us)
CoQ10
Paba
Red Raspberry Leaf capsules
B6
B12
Omega 3
Ginseng

HUBS 2000mg Vitamin C
Maca
CoQ10
Aloe Vera
Multi
Omega 3-6-9
Folic acid
Ginseng
I am thinking I should add some D3 maybe. Did you say your hubby took calcium and magnesium as well in that old post? Any and all thoughts from you i would appreciate my friend. Hope you are feeling awesome!! xo

 

[fandabby]

Hey Fandaby, here's my latest as far as supplements I am taking. I am thinking I will stop some/most of them when start the injections again as not to mess with the hormones. Can you tell me what you think, if you think I should add or omit anything?

ME Prenatal - always take
Royal jelly - stop 3 days before injections
Maca(in a smoothie each day for both of us) - stop 3 days before injections
CoQ10 - stop when get positive BFP
Paba - stop 3 days before injections
Red Raspberry Leaf capsules - stop 3 days before injections
B6 - stop 3 days before injections
B12 - stop when get positive BFP
Omega 3 - stop 3 days before injections, resume when get BFP and in second tri
Ginseng - stop 3 days before injections

HUBS 2000mg Vitamin C
Maca
CoQ10
Aloe Vera
Multi
Omega 3-6-9
Folic acid
Ginseng
I am thinking I should add some D3 maybe. Did you say your hubby took calcium and magnesium as well in that old post? Any and all thoughts from you i would appreciate my friend. Hope you are feeling awesome!! xo

Hey ClaireCath,

Have put my intuitive thoughts beside your supplements and I am not sensing you need D3. Do you get outside time during the day?

As for your hubby, yes mine took the calcium, magnesium and zinc supplement. It was an all-in-one from a healthfood shop called Holland and Barrett. I don't think your hubby needs anything else accept maybe adding this one too - helps with sperm production, quality and mobility.

Hope this helps my dear.

Do you start your injections next month?

When you do your yoga and meditation do affirmations as well whatever comes to you naturally but along the lines of 'I have healthy fertile eggs ready for conception' or 'I am pregnant and healthy'. Work with rose quartz too, bring in that mother nature energy. Moonstone is also good for fertility. Law of attraction think it, feel it and draw it to you. Takes practice but when you get the hang of it will feel more natural.

Keep me posted..... and fingers crossed......

 

[ClaireCath]

Thanks sweetie for taking the time to reply. That really helps! I tried to order the zinc-mag-cal. Online but they won't deliver to Canada. Poo. Will find it though. Yes on the affirmations. I do them as much as I can. Visualize spermies meeting egg too. Will get a moonstone to go w my rose quartz. I am will do another round or injections starting at the end of May. Thanks again my friend for
your input! Much appreciated.... ;-)