Almost 44 final ttc journey -- buddies needed : )

[lunamoona]

Invivo rant away, this is the right place for it TTC can be a very hard and lonely journey for some of us.

Sunshine you've got a good list of supplements, from what I've read DHEA has something to do with keeping cells younger, we naturally have it when we are in our 20's but it drops off quite sharply when in our 30's. I think I will do a bit of research on caffeine, can't remember if I gave it up TTC but definitely did when I was pregnant. Gosh, TTC should come from love shouldn't it, not these wacky chemistry experiments we do with our bodies, lol. Oh well.

Hi wish4 I'm only going the natural way too but going to take supplements and try to eat healthy and exercise, bleugh!

Oasis, sending lots of sticky thoughts you are well overdue for a happy ever after

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Luna I'm still having 2/3 cups of tea a day but I have given up coke now, my guilty pleasure xxx

 

[Oasis717]

Ok so now as well as sore my boobs are burning on the front, if this is bad pmt it's really bad pmt!! I wish I had some tests xx

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Sounds promising, Becks -- what DPO are you at now? I hope you've rushed out and you've got a FRER ready to go tomorrow morning. We'll all be waiting impatiently to hear how it comes out.

Me, I'm 5dpo and this morning I had a huge patch of EWCM (although I'm sure that I O last week). I'm hoping it's a good sign. The 2ww turns me into a lunatic every month, where I read far too much into every little thing.

I'm Tara, by the way. I've bumped into you on a couple of different threads and we were pregnant at the same time in April.

 

[Oasis717]

I think I'm about 7/8 dpo, I've just had yellow cm after going to the loo which I only normally get a few days before af but I did get it for 5 days before my bfp with my 12 week loss, tbh I think I've just got really bad pmt my diet this last month has been shameful, all sugar and that always gives me bad pmt. I don't use frer and only get good lines with aft wee lol but I will try and test again if I manage to get a test, I've given up buying dear ones! Xxx ah yes Tara that's it! Xx

 

[Wish4another1]

Good Monday Morning ladies...

Oasis - I have been attempting to loose 15-20 lbs this year (since Jan) I have lost between 10-12 lbs depending on the day but in reality I have probably lost closer to 50lbs between losing then gaining - its frustrating- I wish I could give you some of the tests I have here at the house... FX your symptoms are the sticky baby kind and not PMT...
Sending love and hugs for your losses

lunamoona - I broke down and bought a multi-vitamin yesterday at the store - so I am alteast going to give that a go... and I am in the military here so I tend to exercise (not the last month or so due to LAP) but I don't eat the best... so vitamins can't hurt

Sunshine - I have been following your story on another thread (just stalking never posting there) and my heart definitely goes out to you I am hoping soon your will keep a sticky bean!! looking forward to supporting you (and the other ladies) on this thread!!!

invivo - I have taken DHEA for several months in 2014... I believe I got a few hot flashes out of it... but my hair didn't fall out (supposedly a side affect) or anything like that... but I have read alot about it and for us "seasoned" ladies it is really supposed to energize cell production and that helps our eggies - even some suggest eggs can be generated - which is controversial because most say you are born with the amount of eggs you are have and nothing can change that... anyway... I tried it... I didn't get PG but we have a myriad of fertility challenges - I don't fault the DHEA
and I see that you have two teen daughters been there - i didn't think it was as terrible as everyone told me it would be...

peanut - I love your attitude - divine timing - how true that statement is.. HOH (holding out hope) for you

spryals - thanks for the encouragement - I took Coq10 also but as ubinquol (however you spell it) for a year probably... again I didn't notice any side affects - but its supposed to work on cells right?? so who would!!! good luck to you on your journey to number 1!!!

I think I got everyone!! Its a long weekend here for me - so I am trying really hard to get my bedroom cleaned - my DH and I bought a house on 20 acres ( my profile pic is my back yard) in April and I still have BOXES!!!
I do have OPK's to use - but I figured I would wait till I have a proper AF before busting them out - I use wondfo's - I do better just looking at lines than the circles... I am not sure I can muster the energy to get all those TTC supplements again... i am sure that sounds terrible to some of you guys... but I think I have PTSD over pills!!! haha... anyway first things first I must have a cycle after 8 months on BCP's continuously and a LAP... I must be patient as my bodies heals and figures stuff out!!!

 

[Sunshine14]

Haha you are so right Luna it is like a chemistry experiment! I think from what you and InVivo said I will avoid the DHEA and just stick to the supplements that I'm rattling from at the moment. I think I'm on the right track as I did get a heartbeat with the last little one and I just need to get out walking and think about cutting out caffeine and alcohol completely! It's so hard though as there is such a strong instinct to comfort eat after a mc ..... let me know if you find out anything about caffeine and ttc hun? - everything I have read seems to say that you should limit consumption because they don't know enough. I think I need to go cold turkey with it all no caffeine, no sugar, no alcohol and see if that helps but it's so hard .....

Becks can you get any more tests hun? It's very early days so you could get a good bfp yet x

How is everyone else doing? InVivo, Wish4, Spyrals & Peanut?

 

[Sunshine14]

Thanks Wish4 I just saw your message thanks for the good vibes I need all the positive karma I can get!! 20 acres sounds fab but lots of grass cutting hey? Lol. Hope the multivitamins help hun and congratulations on all that weight loss that is a huge amount xxx after mc I have a stone to get off sigh

Tara good to meet u I am Carmel x you and Becks are kind of cycling together this month - do you test early hun or wait for af?

Becks u have to get a test hun and put us out of our misery lol

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Anything doing today, Becks?

I don't use FRER either. I had a horrible false positive a few years back that put me off them for life. I usually stick with digis. They have the double benefit of not letting me test too early and also giving a clear pregnant or not pregnant. I don't like the person I become when I'm squinting at ghost lines.

Wish4, I'm really jealous of your back yard! I'm enjoying having teen daughters too -- I've got good girls and there's no drama with either of them. I didn't have any unpleasant symptoms with the DHEA either (deep voice, hair on my face, hair falling out!!), just the disruption in my cycle. I've read that it's not recommended for sufferers of PCOS, and though I've never been diagnosed with that I do think it threw my hormones for a loop.

Carmel, I tend to be a medium tester . I usually test around 12dpo -- not too early because I hate those BFNs but I can't usually wait for either. I'll probably test next Monday, which is 12dpo. I think you're on the right track because you're getting pregnant and seeing that heartbeat, it's so hard to get to that stage and still have to worry. Are you expecting to O soon?

 

[Oasis717]

Good Monday Morning ladies...

Oasis - I have been attempting to loose 15-20 lbs this year (since Jan) I have lost between 10-12 lbs depending on the day but in reality I have probably lost closer to 50lbs between losing then gaining - its frustrating- I wish I could give you some of the tests I have here at the house... FX your symptoms are the sticky baby kind and not PMT...
Sending love and hugs for your losses

lunamoona - I broke down and bought a multi-vitamin yesterday at the store - so I am alteast going to give that a go... and I am in the military here so I tend to exercise (not the last month or so due to LAP) but I don't eat the best... so vitamins can't hurt

Sunshine - I have been following your story on another thread (just stalking never posting there) and my heart definitely goes out to you I am hoping soon your will keep a sticky bean!! looking forward to supporting you (and the other ladies) on this thread!!!

invivo - I have taken DHEA for several months in 2014... I believe I got a few hot flashes out of it... but my hair didn't fall out (supposedly a side affect) or anything like that... but I have read alot about it and for us "seasoned" ladies it is really supposed to energize cell production and that helps our eggies - even some suggest eggs can be generated - which is controversial because most say you are born with the amount of eggs you are have and nothing can change that... anyway... I tried it... I didn't get PG but we have a myriad of fertility challenges - I don't fault the DHEA
and I see that you have two teen daughters been there - i didn't think it was as terrible as everyone told me it would be...

peanut - I love your attitude - divine timing - how true that statement is.. HOH (holding out hope) for you

spryals - thanks for the encouragement - I took Coq10 also but as ubinquol (however you spell it) for a year probably... again I didn't notice any side affects - but its supposed to work on cells right?? so who would!!! good luck to you on your journey to number 1!!!

I think I got everyone!! Its a long weekend here for me - so I am trying really hard to get my bedroom cleaned - my DH and I bought a house on 20 acres ( my profile pic is my back yard) in April and I still have BOXES!!!
I do have OPK's to use - but I figured I would wait till I have a proper AF before busting them out - I use wondfo's - I do better just looking at lines than the circles... I am not sure I can muster the energy to get all those TTC supplements again... i am sure that sounds terrible to some of you guys... but I think I have PTSD over pills!!! haha... anyway first things first I must have a cycle after 8 months on BCP's continuously and a LAP... I must be patient as my bodies heals and figures stuff out!!!

Aw thank you I'm pretty sure it's just bad pmt though I really, really need to get back on the diet but it's so hard once you fall off the wagon! So wishing I had some tests, I did go to Asda yest but they stopped doing the ones I have always bought (2 for a pound) and just had the dear ones which I refuse to buy as it's too early and I've spent a fortune on tests this last 3 years lol. So I must suffer not knowing! The cramping continues today but no more spotting, I really think it's just a dodgy cycle thanks to all the crap I've eaten! I take b6 but I can't be bothered with anything else it's all so dear, been on prenatals for 3 years now! Xxx

 

[Oasis717]

Anything doing today, Becks?

I don't use FRER either. I had a horrible false positive a few years back that put me off them for life. I usually stick with digis. They have the double benefit of not letting me test too early and also giving a clear pregnant or not pregnant. I don't like the person I become when I'm squinting at ghost lines.

Wish4, I'm really jealous of your back yard! I'm enjoying having teen daughters too -- I've got good girls and there's no drama with either of them. I didn't have any unpleasant symptoms with the DHEA either (deep voice, hair on my face, hair falling out!!), just the disruption in my cycle. I've read that it's not recommended for sufferers of PCOS, and though I've never been diagnosed with that I do think it threw my hormones for a loop.

Carmel, I tend to be a medium tester . I usually test around 12dpo -- not too early because I hate those BFNs but I can't usually wait for either. I'll probably test next Monday, which is 12dpo. I think you're on the right track because you're getting pregnant and seeing that heartbeat, it's so hard to get to that stage and still have to worry. Are you expecting to O soon?

Nope lol still going mad and testless lol! Xxx

 

[Sunshine14]

Becks I hope ur ok hun xxx let us know whenever u do get to test hun xxx

Tara I've been doing pg tests and expecting to get a negative at 10iu tomorrow. I started my first Opk yesterday and was negative. I don't tend to O though after mc so not holding out much hope until af appears! How are you hun?

I have a scan tomorrow to check mc complete and then have to go into work for first time after mc. I'm dreading both. I want tomorrow over already.

Hope everyone else is ok xx

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Carmel, thinking of you today. I hate those confirmation scans, I find that they really rub in the loss. Sending good thoughts and hoping today is a quick day and that you can put it behind you as painlessly as possible.

Becks, how are things looking today? I have a very good feeling for you this month. I tend to get that thick, what I call "periodish" CM in pregnancy cycles too, so that's a really hopeful sign. When are you expecting your tests to come?!

Me, I'm 7dpo and the 2ww madness has officially begun. Before my April loss I could count on my sore BBs to kick off about 4dpo and start to ease off around 7dpo. If they stayed sore for longer it was a reliably good sign for me. Now, though, they stay sore throughout getting my hopes up each cycle.

I really don't think I caught the egg this month. I'm just not feeling it.

 

[lunamoona]

Morning ladies, forgot to mention my name is Mel!

Oasis have you tested yet, I'm remembering now how obsessed I was with POAS, guess I have all that to come.

Thinking of you Sunshine, a tough day for you but you will get through it

Invivo sending lots of positivity your way, the cycle before my last pregnancy I had every symptom going but a BFN The next month I didn't have a single one and only tested because I was annoyed AF was late and I wanted to get it out of the way quick so I could get on with my next attempt. I was shocked to say the least. My body just doesn't seem to be on the same page as my mind

I've decided to start temp checking again after my missed period. I'm on cycle day 44!, never happened to me before, I was 36.15 which has always been a pre Ov temp for me. I was going to use my CBFM again but just seen they around £30 for 20 sticks, 3 years ago they were only £15. I've ordered some IC's instead. I'd rather invest my limited funds on supplements.

 

[Sunshine14]

Thanks Tara and Mel x I went for scan and they kept me waiting for 2 hours and then when they scanned me said I have a 2cm piece of retained placenta inside - great hey! I suppose at least I know what is going on ...... They said to watch out for infection and if it doesn't come out or I don't get af by 6 weeks I have to go back again. I'm praying it comes out .... it's a shame as we got back to dtd last night. Although I have to say dtd for fun rather than baby making for a while sounds cool xxx

Mel I swear by the cheap ics hun costs a bl**dy fortune for cb stuff! Sorry to hear about 44 day cycle hun. Any sign if it coming to an end?

Hope u did catch a good egg Tara xxx when will u test hun?

Becks hope you're ok hun.

Peanut and Spyrals how u both doing?

 

[InVivoVeritas]

Sunshine, I'm really sorry to hear about that last piece of retained placenta. On the plus side, though, it might give you a forced holiday from TTC. I suggest you relax and enjoy all of that DTD for fun!

Mel, good to meet you! Any sign of turning up? My body is on a different page from my mind too -- if they were singing together I'd already have my keeping baby by now. I don't use IC OPKs, mainly because I struggle to interpret them and it causes me a lot of stress. For those less insane than me I think they're fantastic.

I'm ticking away in that 2WW limbo. I'm 8dpo today and planning to test on Monday, when I'll be 12dpo. So far I've had all sorts of promising signs, but then again I do every month

Becks, anything doing yet?

 

[lunamoona]

Today is cycle day 45 for me, I've had lots of twinges over the last 2 weeks like my body knows it should have but, meh can't be bothered

I bought a book off amazon called It Starts With the Egg by Rebecca Felt, a micro biologist who had fertility issues. Lots of info on what supplements to take and references to all the research and clinical trials.

Based on this I have ordered:-

Alpha Lipoic Acid
Vit E
Pre conception Multi Vit and Min
Co Q10 ubiquinol
5 mg Folic Acid
DHEA micronized

I will also be using from other research:-

Vit B6 to combat short luteal phase of 9 days (although it didn't stop me getting pregnant)

Soy Isoflavins and Cassava to try and stimulate hyperovulation, I'm not specifically looking for twins, just want to double my chances each month.

PreSeed to help with CM

Soft Cups as last time they worked on my second cycle trying.

Well that's it, will start TTC in December, gonna give it my all for a year and then reassess.

Invivo good luck on Monday hope those promising signs lead to a BFP.

Sunshine, bad luck on the retained placenta, hope it comes out soon so you can have a fresh start

 

[Oasis717]

Hey all, af came 4 days early yest I'm sure those ics were positive at the weekend there were just too many to be all evaps, ah well. We are away this weekend then it's back on the diet when I return, eating rubbish has totally messed with my cycle as well as making me put on weight! So that's it back on the wagon I go lol. Hope everyone is ok xxx

 

[Oasis717]

Carmel, thinking of you today. I hate those confirmation scans, I find that they really rub in the loss. Sending good thoughts and hoping today is a quick day and that you can put it behind you as painlessly as possible.

Becks, how are things looking today? I have a very good feeling for you this month. I tend to get that thick, what I call "periodish" CM in pregnancy cycles too, so that's a really hopeful sign. When are you expecting your tests to come?!

Me, I'm 7dpo and the 2ww madness has officially begun. Before my April loss I could count on my sore BBs to kick off about 4dpo and start to ease off around 7dpo. If they stayed sore for longer it was a reliably good sign for me. Now, though, they stay sore throughout getting my hopes up each cycle.

I really don't think I caught the egg this month. I'm just not feeling it.

Im out hunni but oh well I'm exactly the same if my boobs stay sore past 8/9 dpo it's usually a good sign for me too, they hurt right up til today but I had too many positive tests at the weekend to all be evaps, I've decided (Carmel's (sunshine) ) advice to stop testing so early. In future if I make it to 12 dpo I will test then, least that way I won't know about the cp's. Good luck Hun hope you get that bfp!! Xx

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Tara and Mel x I went for scan and they kept me waiting for 2 hours and then when they scanned me said I have a 2cm piece of retained placenta inside - great hey! I suppose at least I know what is going on ...... They said to watch out for infection and if it doesn't come out or I don't get af by 6 weeks I have to go back again. I'm praying it comes out .... it's a shame as we got back to dtd last night. Although I have to say dtd for fun rather than baby making for a while sounds cool xxx

Mel I swear by the cheap ics hun costs a bl**dy fortune for cb stuff! Sorry to hear about 44 day cycle hun. Any sign if it coming to an end?

Hope u did catch a good egg Tara xxx when will u test hun?


Becks hope you're ok hun.

Peanut and Spyrals how u both doing?

This happened to me with my blighted ovum back in 2012, it was 1.8 cm and they told me it would come away on its own which it did but it did take quite a while, hope you don't have to wait long and it goes quickly love xxxx