42.3 and trying for #4

[fandabby]

Hi Ladies. Well the witch got me after all...but it's OK. I am still keeping the faith. I'll start the BC pill tomorrow to "rest" ovaried for this cycle and we will do IUI on the next cycle in March. In the meantime, we will be going to sunny Jamaica for a week to R&R, and honestly not think about the TTC for a bit. It will be back on our plate soon enough. We do have to go for a teaching session at RE in a couple weeks to learn how to do injections and what dates all my appts will fall on.
I did get my spell and charm from Mia and am going to do my bit today. Also, have an appt with an acupuncturist specializing in Chinese medicine on Fri, and naturopath to tweak my diet and supplements. All these things will work together and bring the bfp soon!!! Gotta believe!!!

FANDABY, what a nightmare with your MW's office!!! Is it too late to switch to another? What with the gossip girl there and all.... Also doesn't sound like you have a great rapport with her. Why would you make up a story about hearing the baby's heartbeat for crying out loud?? Sorry your family is not really supportive of your lifestyle and choices but really it doesn't matter does it? I have learned that you cannot control the toxic behaviour of others,especially family, and you cannot own that. They own it alone....My family...ugh I could write a book. lol
Glad the bleeding and cramping has stopped. Your little bean must be settled in nicely now. Awesome!

Charlie, sorry you were feeling bad but I'm glad that you are feeling better. No one likes a kick in the face and that's for sure what it feels like some days!! I'm no expert on the BF thing but I suppose if she's biting it could be time anyway. OUCH! I think looking into the progesterone could be a good idea as well... Praying for a BFP for you very soon!

Hi, how'd your appointments go? Have they sorted out treatments and supplements for you?

Did you do your bit on spell too?

This is it for you, BFP on it's way.

How was your R&R, hope you had an amazing time.

I spoke too soon with bleeding, pretty much each day but I get doppler out every day and track wee babe down, hanging in there through all of this. Cramps come and go, idk what's up but nothing I can do but put up with it.

Any way dear hope you're feeling positive about everything.

 

[ClaireCath]

Well, as it turns out my health insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but does cover naturopath so today i will see her for a consultation. And yes, did my bit for Mia. All in place! Thanks for the vote of confidence...you really do give me hope that i am NOT too old to be in this game!!! Jamaica is still 2 weeks away but wow, am I ready to go now! It's bloody freezing here! Minus 30 w wind chill, just insane...
Sounds like you are feeling positive still, hopefully the cramping will be gone soon. Take care of you.

 

[fandabby]

Well, as it turns out my health insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but does cover naturopath so today i will see her for a consultation. And yes, did my bit for Mia. All in place! Thanks for the vote of confidence...you really do give me hope that i am NOT too old to be in this game!!! Jamaica is still 2 weeks away but wow, am I ready to go now! It's bloody freezing here! Minus 30 w wind chill, just insane...
Sounds like you are feeling positive still, hopefully the cramping will be gone soon. Take care of you.

Let me know how you get on at the naturopath, be interesting what they recommend.

Just remember to stay positive, there are divine forces at play and you don't want to waiver on that positivity. Look into crystals too for fertility like Moonstone, Unakite and Rose Quartz is said to increase fertility also. I have all three and wear them still as they protect pregnancy too.

Bet you can't wait for your trip to get out of that cold spell. The R&R will do you good.

I read somewhere the other day that a lady at 45 caught pregnant and gave birth aged 46! Us older ladies still have it in us.

Good luck at your appointment later.

 

[ClaireCath]

Well, as it turns out my health insurance doesn't cover acupuncture but does cover naturopath so today i will see her for a consultation. And yes, did my bit for Mia. All in place! Thanks for the vote of confidence...you really do give me hope that i am NOT too old to be in this game!!! Jamaica is still 2 weeks away but wow, am I ready to go now! It's bloody freezing here! Minus 30 w wind chill, just insane...
Sounds like you are feeling positive still, hopefully the cramping will be gone soon. Take care of you.

Let me know how you get on at the naturopath, be interesting what they recommend.

Just remember to stay positive, there are divine forces at play and you don't want to waiver on that positivity. Look into crystals too for fertility like Moonstone, Unakite and Rose Quartz is said to increase fertility also. I have all three and wear them still as they protect pregnancy too.

Bet you can't wait for your trip to get out of that cold spell. The R&R will do you good.

I read somewhere the other day that a lady at 45 caught pregnant and gave birth aged 46! Us older ladies still have it in us.

Good luck at your appointment later.

Thanks for the reinforcement! I am definitely still staying positive. I do affirmations and meditation every day. I firmly believe what you put out to the universe will come back to you!! I do wear my rose quartz on my chain. ;-)
Now, the good news from the naturopath!! She does do acupuncture as well as it is covered under naturopathic visit, I am in! First consultation was mostly just getting a basis of my particulars for treatment. She has recommended a hormone balancing diet, along with loads of detoxifying, organic foods and a list of do's and don'ts. Apparently we get alot of our toxins through environment, which can have an effect of fertility. And apparently Plastic is one of the worst things!! Never microwave in plastic which I knew....but even storing leftovers in plastic is a no no, along with refilling plastic water bottles. The chemicals leech from plastic into your food and are very toxic. So, that's an easy fix! I'm still making our smoothies every morning, almond milk, walnuts, chia, flax seed, bananas and berries, and am going to dig out my juicer. I figure none of this can hurt me or my man!!! Also might take off a couple lbs which he would like! (on him, not me that is. LOL)
As far as the acupuncture, I'll do my first treatment next week, and when I get the IUI in march, will do a pre and post iui treatment to help blood flow to vital organs.
This, along with all the wonderful forces of the universe will bring my bfp!!! And yes, a friend of mine is 45 and she just had a baby last year. It's just a number really....
Thanks for the support my dear! have a wonderful day, hope you are feeling great!!

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Hi Ladies, I've just been reading through this thread and catching up on what everybody's been up to.

Fandabby, fingers, toes and everything crossed for your 12-week scan on Thursday. With my first son I bled throughout the first trimester and still went on to have a healthy baby. Let us know how it goes.

ClaireCath, have a fantastic, relaxed time in Jamaica!! I really hope the IUI does it for you next month. My grandmother was 46 when she had her youngest child; no meds or intervention, just a big surprise for her.

Charlie, anything doing with you? I weaned my LittleMan at 14 months, and even though I dreaded it at the time, looking back it was the right time for it. Hope that LP settles down a bit.

Me, I took a month off TTC and now I'm back in the 2ww. Today I'm 4dpo and trying not to obsess this time. Easier said than done, right?

 

[fandabby]

Hi Ladies, I've just been reading through this thread and catching up on what everybody's been up to.

Fandabby, fingers, toes and everything crossed for your 12-week scan on Thursday. With my first son I bled throughout the first trimester and still went on to have a healthy baby. Let us know how it goes.

ClaireCath, have a fantastic, relaxed time in Jamaica!! I really hope the IUI does it for you next month. My grandmother was 46 when she had her youngest child; no meds or intervention, just a big surprise for her.

Charlie, anything doing with you? I weaned my LittleMan at 14 months, and even though I dreaded it at the time, looking back it was the right time for it. Hope that LP settles down a bit.

Me, I took a month off TTC and now I'm back in the 2ww. Today I'm 4dpo and trying not to obsess this time. Easier said than done, right?

Thanks dear. I'm hoping everything will show towards healthy baby. I still listen to hb each day so I know babe alive, it's the what affect has all the bleeding had on baby and hope no cross over of blood so my anti bodies haven't hurt babe. Bit nervous but I'l go on auto pilot and pretend all is good like I have done for the 5.5 weeks I bled.

Hey good luck with your 2ww, fingers crossed you get your bfp. Do you test early or wait until af is due? Keep us posted of any symptoms.

 

[InVivoVeritas]

If you're hearing the heartbeat every day that's excellent news! It's still nerve-wracking, though. Bet you'll be glad to see the little one jumping around on screen tomorrow.

I'm an early tester. I need progesterone supplements to sustain a pregnancy and I've had a lot of losses, so I like to know as early as possible so I can get those pessaries started. Hoping to test at about 11dpo, which is the start of next week.

I'm no good in the 2ww -- I like instant gratification!

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Hey Fandabby, how was your scan today?

 

[charlie15]

Hi ladies, I have been having a break from TTC in BnB so not checked on for a while.

Fandabby, I see your scan is today, how did it go?

InViviVeritas, good luck with testing next week.

I am cautiously pregnant. I got a BFP 2 days ago on 11 dpo, which is great but early days. I am concerned about progesterone levels too, not that I know what mine are but due to my previous short LPs. Feeling a bit nervous, but also busy with Sophia so that keeps my mind off things!

ClaireCath how are you? How was your holiday?

 

[fandabby]

Hi ladies, I have been having a break from TTC in BnB so not checked on for a while.

Fandabby, I see your scan is today, how did it go?

InViviVeritas, good luck with testing next week.

I am cautiously pregnant. I got a BFP 2 days ago on 11 dpo, which is great but early days. I am concerned about progesterone levels too, not that I know what mine are but due to my previous short LPs. Feeling a bit nervous, but also busy with Sophia so that keeps my mind off things!

ClaireCath how are you? How was your holiday?

WOW Charlie, congratulations, great news.

I was also concerned about low progesterone and I self medicated with Serenity Cream which is a natural progesterone cream. Got several tubs from Wellsprings and started using it week 5 and just weaning off now. No idea if it helped but mentally I knew I was doing what I could to support pregnancy.

I didn't tell MW as when I asked about low progesterone when I had my miscarriage last year she poo poo'd it and said they don't link low progesterone with pregnancy loss they see pregnancy loss as unhealthy egg which wouldn't be sustained so your body wouldn't produce the progesterone because it knows to let it go - something on those lines - but I have read also that taking a progesterone supplement/cream would not sustain a pregnancy if things were not right so I figured in that case no harm done and got on and used it.

Did you test early or wait until you missed AF.

It is nerve wracking but hey you are pregnant, you must be so happy.

Yes scan went well. Measured a week ahead so now 13+4 instead of 12+ weeks. Also saw my consultant re my anti bodies and my levels are already high from 4 weeks ago so he's a little nervous. Done repeat bloods so we will see if level has come down. I am not too worried as with lady, at 12 weeks my levels were high and 12 weeks later they came down to an acceptable level so hopeful same thing will happen.

Had the nuchal test too so will know in 2 weeks if all is well with babes on board.

You take care of yourself and keep in touch.

 

[charlie15]

Great news about scan, a big relief.

Thanks for that info in progesterone levels. I have been looking into getting some and have seen serenity cream, is that the aromatherapy one? I was concerned with falsely sustaining a pregnancy that is not meant to be, but what both you and the midwife say make sense.

I tested kind of early, well 1 day before AF was due. And tbh whatever happens I am just happy I have a BFP. Obviously I don't want a loss, but at least I know it's possible even breastfeeding, which is great as will not wean quite just yet.

What antibodies are you referring to that are high?

 

[charlie15]

Great news about scan, a big relief.

Thanks for that info in progesterone levels. I have been looking into getting some and have seen serenity cream, is that the aromatherapy one? I was concerned with falsely sustaining a pregnancy that is not meant to be, but what both you and the midwife say make sense.

I tested kind of early, well 1 day before AF was due. And tbh whatever happens I am just happy I have a BFP. Obviously I don't want a loss, but at least I know it's possible even breastfeeding, which is great as will not wean quite just yet.

What antibodies are you referring to that are high?

 

[fandabby]

Hi, that Serenity Cream is a natural source and I have read threads where other UK ladies have used it.

I breastfed my 3 and I caught whilst feeding. I weaned off breastfeeding when I had 8-10 weeks to go so to give myself a rest and to build the reserves for new born.

My antibodies, I have Anti E, Kell and FYA. FYA is a problem because hubby tests positive for this antigen and all babies inherit dad's blood antigen and since I have the antibody my body attacks baby. My level at moment is 128 which is high as they like you under 32. I asked him to go through notes when I had lady as I remember it being high then and it then reduced but then it went high again and MCA scans suggested babe in trouble so I was induced 6 weeks early. I'm under specialist again where I live and also Birmingham Fetal Medicine so get seen every 2 weeks for antibody bloods and MCA scans. This keeps an eye on babe and if need be would need a uterine baby blood transfusion to keep cleaning out baby's blood until such time I need to deliver but this method needs to be caught early and with lady it was too late for that procedure so she came out instead and had treatments.
All turned out good for her.

I am never allowed to go to 40 weeks so if all good induced at week 38. I've been told since lady had trouble I could deliver early again like her so to prepare myself. I'm hopeful I'll be healthy and babe and go to week 38.

Anyway dear take it easy and stay positive.

 

[Shannon30]

Hello..would love to join this group read the thread and very inspired!!! I am also trying. Would love some support!!! Think I'll get it here!! Good luck to all the wonderful ladies and Congrats to fandabby!! I am now on cd 10 usually o on 14 like clockwork..fingers crossed!!!!

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Charlie, that's fantastic news! I've got everything crossed that you'll have a healthy and happy nine months.

Delighted that all went so well today, Fandabby, and that it sounds as though your consultant's on top of all the issues. And yay for having your dates moved forward!!

Shannon, welcome. This is a friendly and down-to-earth thread, always room for one more.

Me, I have the dreaded 7/8dpo symptoms that come every month (tender breasts, fatigue) whether I'm pregnant or not. Days are passing slooowly.

 

[Shannon30]

InVivo..thank you!!!! I'll be posting more once I actually O..guess it's a good weekend being Valentines day..lol Hoping we all get our BFP...SOON!!! Thanks again!!

 

[fandabby]

Welcome Shannon, good luck catching your egg this cycle, keep us posted...

InVivoVeritas, keep busy and intent being pregnant and fingers crossed you get your BFP in the days ahead. So exciting. Lots of baby dust.

ClaireCath, how was your jolly vacation? Are you back yet? Hope you had lots of downtime and had super fun.. March around the corner, oooooo BFP coming......

Charlie, how you doing today? Hope lil bean is sticking and developing nicely each day. Sticky dust your way.

 

[Shannon30]

Looks like I will probably O tomorrow. Hubby is traveling tomorrow. But dtd the last 4 days and this morning. Will do again Thursday. No sperm issues. Hope its ok. What do you all think??? Thanks!!!

 

[fandabby]

Yeap sounds good to me Shannon30.

We did the deed like on a sat, mon, skipped wed as kids sick, then thur am and fri. I got my 0 on persona monitor the fri and the sat along with positive opk on the sat too so must have ovulated on sun. We caught.

Have you pee'd on ovulation stick to pick up surge?

Good luck and lots of baby dust.

 

[charlie15]

Welcome Shannon, I can say this is a very supportive thread and not too overcrowded, so easy to keep up, if you know what I mean? Your plan sounds perfect, best to get the swimmers in there ready and waiting!

InViviVeritas hoping for your BFP around the corner!

Fandabby, I am feeling ok, obviously still feeling very cautious, but that's me and the way I need to be. I was with my dd, just a bit of self preservation I think. I have been up getting increasingly tired, which is reminiscent of last pregnancy and sore boobs and tender abdomen. I have ordered the serenity progesterone cream. Like you, I figured it can't hurt and will make me feel like I am giving a bit of extra support. But I won't be telling the doctors!