42.3 and trying for #4

[maxxiandniko]

Wanting to join you guys. I turned 42 in October and I'm trying for my 3rd. I married at 37, started trying to get pregnant at almost 38 and did but miscarried. That m/c was followed by a chemical. At 39 I did ivf and got my twins. At 40 I got pregnant again and miscarried and then miscarried again at 41. I started the process of getting ready for another round of ivf (my numbers are not fantastic but ok for my age) but in my fantasy world I'd love to get pregnant naturally. I use opks and a clear blue fertility monitor, started with mucinex and am taking ubiquinol. I'm also doing acupuncture and taking herbs. I've been using the monitor a long time but everything else I've been doing for almost a month. I feel hopeless and crazy at times. Like how I DTD with my husband the Saturday morning he left for a week long business trip, never checked for ovulation because initially I thought I'd take the month off from ttc since he would be away during my fertile period but now I've decided that based on symptoms and a positive opk I feel like I ovulated the Tuesday after he left and now I'm thinking maybe that's enough. Logically I know it isn't but I'm crazy! I started testing yesterday at 7 dp-assumed ovulation, got 2 thin lines which were probably evaporation lines and was upset this morning that I can't even get an evaporation line! Anyway that's my story.

 

[Shannon30]

Welcome Maxxiandniko..hope all works out,,,you never know. Sometimes all it takes is 1 time!! Sending you positive vibes!!! I dtd some much this month ..if there is an egg..and it's a good one, this should work. Never know. Keep us posted and hope to hear some great news from you!!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Welcome Maxxiandniko..hope all works out,,,you never know. Sometimes all it takes is 1 time!! Sending you positive vibes!!! I dtd some much this month ..if there is an egg..and it's a good one, this should work. Never know. Keep us posted and hope to hear some great news from you!!

I did another blue dye test and got a skinny line positive and later on I did a FRER and it was totally white. Well when I took it out of the case and twisted it I could make myself see a tinge of pink. I'm sure the blue dye tests are evaps. I feel so crazy! Anyway it's nice to be able to post when I feel crazy.

 

[Shannon30]

Welcome Maxxiandniko..hope all works out,,,you never know. Sometimes all it takes is 1 time!! Sending you positive vibes!!! I dtd some much this month ..if there is an egg..and it's a good one, this should work. Never know. Keep us posted and hope to hear some great news from you!!

I did another blue dye test and got a skinny line positive and later on I did a FRER and it was totally white. Well when I took it out of the case and twisted it I could make myself see a tinge of pink. I'm sure the blue dye tests are evaps. I feel so crazy! Anyway it's nice to be able to post when I feel crazy.

I hear ya..I do the same thing!!!! I am a poas NUT. I am def. waiting this time till at least 9dpo. I am 2 dpo now...long wait..ughhhh Good luck. Keep us posted.
Shannon

 

[fandabby]

Hi and welcome maxxiandniko. Try using second wee, I always found it stronger.

I know how you feel trying to see those squinters. I start testing day 7 every day and some twice. Good job I used to buy in bulk those cheapies.

Good luck.

Oh just a thought, if you upload to canyouseealine.com you can change the appearance and the darker one gives you an illumination on the lines, makes it easier to see if you have a faint positive. Yes I did that too.

Let us know and link it if you upload so we can take a look.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hi and welcome maxxiandniko. Try using second wee, I always found it stronger.

I know how you feel trying to see those squinters. I start testing day 7 every day and some twice. Good job I used to buy in bulk those cheapies.

Good luck.

Oh just a thought, if you upload to canyouseealine.com you can change the appearance and the darker one gives you an illumination on the lines, makes it easier to see if you have a faint positive. Yes I did that too.

Let us know and link it if you upload so we can take a look.

I peed a second time in a cup to make sure the sample wasn't dilute (I drink a lot of water normally) and the frer was still negative (yes I'm waiting for someone to say that dipping the frer in a cup will give you a false negative ha ha). Can I upload a picture from my iPhone?

 

[maxxiandniko]

Welcome Maxxiandniko..hope all works out,,,you never know. Sometimes all it takes is 1 time!! Sending you positive vibes!!! I dtd some much this month ..if there is an egg..and it's a good one, this should work. Never know. Keep us posted and hope to hear some great news from you!!

I did another blue dye test and got a skinny line positive and later on I did a FRER and it was totally white. Well when I took it out of the case and twisted it I could make myself see a tinge of pink. I'm sure the blue dye tests are evaps. I feel so crazy! Anyway it's nice to be able to post when I feel crazy.

I hear ya..I do the same thing!!!! I am a poas NUT. I am def. waiting this time till at least 9dpo. I am 2 dpo now...long wait..ughhhh Good luck. Keep us posted.
Shannon

I've got to stop. It's ridiculous. This cycle is a bust as far as refraining from testing since I may as well go all the way but I'm going to have to exercise some control next cycle.

 

[maxxiandniko]

Anyone have any other ideas on what else I could add to my regimen of ubiquinol, Chinese herbs, mucinex? I was looking on line and found stuff to make fertility shakes - maca, royal jelly, those kinds of things. The problem with me is that I start things and get discouraged after a month or two.

 

[Shannon30]

Anyone have any other ideas on what else I could add to my regimen of ubiquinol, Chinese herbs, mucinex? I was looking on line and found stuff to make fertility shakes - maca, royal jelly, those kinds of things. The problem with me is that I start things and get discouraged after a month or two.

What I did this month was used vitimins..multi, vit b6, CQ10, and musinex and also pre seed. I used opk test..which I did get a blaring positive. I dtd every other day 8,10,12..then I did 13, 14, 15. So only time will tell if I had a good egg..lol I am now 2 dpo. I will start to test at 9dpo.if I can hold out. This is my 4 month..but really trying now.
Shannon

 

[fandabby]

I detailed my supplements on pg 1 towards bottom. Not sure if it helped but got my BFP so may well have.

You probably can upload your tests via mobile phone. Try it and see if it works.

Good luck.

 

[ClaireCath]

Hi Maxxiandniko. Welcome! Don't worry, we all feel a bit crazy sometimes! I think it's the nature of the beast, and this is a great place to vent and get support. Supplements I take are B6, B12, evening primrose oil, vitamin e, loads of vitamin C, prenatal with folic. I was taking DHEA but stopped when I started prepping for iui. I have heard that royal jelly is good too. I give DH mca and make fertility smoothies for us both.... Im' on CD 7, going for my third scan today to see how eggies are doing. My day 7 scan showed 3 follies~ 7,7 and 6 mm. Tech said that was good, and 3 is a great number("you don't want to be another Jon and Kate right?") increased my stims a bit these last two nights so hopefully they've grown. I have been doing the acupuncture, fertility yoga, castor oil packs, clean diet. I believe I'm doing all i can do on my end so we will leave it in destiny's(and the DR's. lol) after that!
Hope everyone is well, will catch up soon. Shannon, let us now when the POAS festivities begin! lol Fandaby, I'm sure you've moved over to the pregnancy board by now but would love to keep in touch!
Have a great day ladies!

 

[maxxiandniko]

Hi Maxxiandniko. Welcome! Don't worry, we all feel a bit crazy sometimes! I think it's the nature of the beast, and this is a great place to vent and get support. Supplements I take are B6, B12, evening primrose oil, vitamin e, loads of vitamin C, prenatal with folic. I was taking DHEA but stopped when I started prepping for iui. I have heard that royal jelly is good too. I give DH mca and make fertility smoothies for us both.... Im' on CD 7, going for my third scan today to see how eggies are doing. My day 7 scan showed 3 follies~ 7,7 and 6 mm. Tech said that was good, and 3 is a great number("you don't want to be another Jon and Kate right?") increased my stims a bit these last two nights so hopefully they've grown. I have been doing the acupuncture, fertility yoga, castor oil packs, clean diet. I believe I'm doing all i can do on my end so we will leave it in destiny's(and the DR's. lol) after that!
Hope everyone is well, will catch up soon. Shannon, let us now when the POAS festivities begin! lol Fandaby, I'm sure you've moved over to the pregnancy board by now but would love to keep in touch!
Have a great day ladies!

I think you don't want to be Jon and Kate for a whole bunch of reasons other than 8 kids ha ha. I decided to order the fertility smoothies. I feel crazy because I keep taking pregnancy tests and this was supposed to be my month off! My period should get here on Thursday so at least this part of the nightmare will be over. I'm cleared for ivf but my husband would only be doing it because I want to do it. I guess that's why I wish it would happen on it's own. I almost feel like since I had to go the ivf route the first time this is all futile. Pleasant thoughts for a Monday morning!

 

[fandabby]

Hi ladies

ClaireCath, remember to stop evening primrose when you ovulate. It can interfere with implantation. Check with your therapist to see what should be stopped at ovulation... good luck this cycle, fingers crossed for you. Sounds like your eggs are rippening nicely, keep up the good work.

Shannon, have you started testing yet. Keep us updated and fingers crossed for you too.

Charlie, hope your sickness and tiredness is easing up and giving you chance to enjoy. You still doing the progesterone?

Maxxiandniko, sorry you feel you didn't get your dream this cycle. Maybe adjust a few things and add the supplements for both you and your partner and let's hope that brings a positive change for you. Remember the Zinc too, great for eggs and sperm quality. Drink plenty of water, that helps with blood flow but also good for fertile cm.

Lots of baby dust ladies, I want to read about some BFPs sooner than later.....


AFM, can't bend over and put socks on so easily now, and, I am only 19 weeks. Does that mean I am going to be huge? I had a big growth in belly saturday, my sides were in agony, I googled it as you do and something about round ligament pain. I have two bulges just below my ribs both sides, very much ouch. Been massaging the area but today still very tender. Must be my age ha ha. Other than that just the usual pregnancy symptoms. I'm half way now as will deliver at the latest week 38, that day will be on me before I know it.

I'm gonna keep checking this thread and hope to see some happy smiley faces soon.

Take care..

 

[Shannon30]

Hi ladies

ClaireCath, remember to stop evening primrose when you ovulate. It can interfere with implantation. Check with your therapist to see what should be stopped at ovulation... good luck this cycle, fingers crossed for you. Sounds like your eggs are rippening nicely, keep up the good work.

Shannon, have you started testing yet. Keep us updated and fingers crossed for you too.

Charlie, hope your sickness and tiredness is easing up and giving you chance to enjoy. You still doing the progesterone?

Maxxiandniko, sorry you feel you didn't get your dream this cycle. Maybe adjust a few things and add the supplements for both you and your partner and let's hope that brings a positive change for you. Remember the Zinc too, great for eggs and sperm quality. Drink plenty of water, that helps with blood flow but also good for fertile cm.

Lots of baby dust ladies, I want to read about some BFPs sooner than later.....


AFM, can't bend over and put socks on so easily now, and, I am only 19 weeks. Does that mean I am going to be huge? I had a big growth in belly saturday, my sides were in agony, I googled it as you do and something about round ligament pain. I have two bulges just below my ribs both sides, very much ouch. Been massaging the area but today still very tender. Must be my age ha ha. Other than that just the usual pregnancy symptoms. I'm half way now as will deliver at the latest week 38, that day will be on me before I know it.

I'm gonna keep checking this thread and hope to see some happy smiley faces soon.

Take care..

HELLO...I remember the pain of a growing belly..Hope you start feeling better !! I feel ok...I am now 7dpo will test starting tomorrow because I am crazy. I have a lot of gas lately..tmi..BURPING..lol And I want a lot of sweets..who knows. If nioit this month what do you think I should add to my supplements. I am taking a pre natal multi vit. B6, and COQ10..anything else that may help? And how much of each? Thanks.

 

[charlie15]

Hi ladies, fandabby, well they say you're bigger with each pregnancy! I remember those growing pains, ouch!

Sending lots of to ClaireCath, Shannon and maxiandnico

Sorry Shannon I am no expert on supplements so would not want to advise a thing as I know nothing!

AFM I am ok, bloated, still tired, not so sick anymore still not really believing or feeling pregnant!

 

[fandabby]

HELLO...I remember the pain of a growing belly..Hope you start feeling better !! I feel ok...I am now 7dpo will test starting tomorrow because I am crazy. I have a lot of gas lately..tmi..BURPING..lol And I want a lot of sweets..who knows. If nioit this month what do you think I should add to my supplements. I am taking a pre natal multi vit. B6, and COQ10..anything else that may help? And how much of each? Thanks.

Hi, This is my list of what I took before getting pregnant:

Prenatal vitamins Fertilaid from Babystart - 1 a day

Calcium, Magnesium with Vitamin D3 - took 3 a day with meals. total dose taking all 3 are Vit D 400 i.u. Calcium 1,000mg, Magnesium 500mg*

Mega B-100 Time Released Vitamin B Complex - 1 a day

CoEnzyme Q-10 30mg - I took 6 a day with meals

Royal Jelly 100mg - I took 3 a day with meals

Wheat Germ Oil 1130mg - 1 a day

Triple Mega 3.6.9 1200mg Active Omega Complex - 3 a day with meal

Vit D3, 10,000IU - 1 a day

Black Cohosh 40mg - 2 capsules twice a day with meal (I took this after my miscarriage finished end of Nov 2013) From what I have read you are supposed to only take this up until ovulation. I stopped at CD12. Then waited for period to come and then started again on CD1 if not pregnant

Red Raspberry leaf 3 a day tablets. Stopped at CD12 then started again CD1 if not pregnant


Evening Primrose Oil (again stop at CD12)

Once I got my positive I stopped everything apart from prenatals, the calcium mix, triple mega 3-6-9 I reduced to 1 a day and Vit D3 10,000 IU.

Hope this makes sense. If you google them for fertility you will get the information on how they can help.

Good luck.

 

[maxxiandniko]

My period started tonight I really shouldn't be surprised. I was supposed to take this last cycle off. So tomorrow I get to set my monitor to CD 1 and will think positive thoughts. My fertility smoothie stuff was shipped. Shannon I'll let you know what they sent me but I'm not too familiar with supplements. I'll start some and give up very quickly. Today makes a month starting acupuncture too. And after my husband gets back from his business trip next week we'll have the dreaded ivf talk!

 

[Shannon30]

I am 8dpo..may test for the hell of it..not expecting anything. Will keep you all posted. Thanks for all the info. on supplements. I will be adding a few next month if this month doesn't work out. Talk soon ladies.

 

[Shannon30]

Well I am either 8dpo or 9 and I got a BFN this morning. But now worries I know it's early. I got my BFP last time at 12 dpo...so we will see. Hope everyone is doing well!!

 

[charlie15]

Hi ladies, not a happy update from me. I have had a missed miscarriage. Scan today showed no HB and a much smaller size than should be. I can't say I am surprised as I just stopped feeling pregnant and thought something may have happened. But obviously I am sad and now just want to miscarry naturally and try and move on.

Fandabby I know you had a horrible mc, do you mind if I ask you how long did you wait to TTC after? Not sure how I feel now, I think I just want to be emotionally and mentally ready to TTC, but would love to know from others experiences with this.