anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[sarahincanada]

hi everyone

Ive been not on here much as trying not to think about pregnancy etc while waiting for my scan! I went to see my GP yesterday and she was kind enough to give me a beta test for this week and next week to keep me going....she said she would feel exactly the same having to wait, I love her! anyway my beta as of yesterday, 23dpo, was 6335 if I double the numbers from 442 at 16dpo its more than doubled every 48 hours.

The only worrying thing is I wiped a tiny bit of blood today, ive been really stressed as we are dealing with not very nice staff issues at our business so Im going to try and calm myself down. I know a little spotting here and there can be normal and I hope I dont see anything else.

hope everyone is doing good

 

[Indigo77]

Try to stay peaceful, Sarah....

 

[LLbean]

spotting is scary but so normal

 

[LLbean]

As a dietitian, it's not so much that high protein prevents bloating, as it is that high carbs promotes water retention. So just try to limit carbs by replacing them with protein, non starchy veggies, and healthy fats.

yes that's what I meant

 

[crystal443]

Sarah- that is great news!!!!! A little spotting is so so scary but so normal too, I'm sure with your numbers more then doubling(twins???) everything is fine but yep I'd be scared silly

Greenie- Thanks and yep I think we may have enough to work with this time I really really hope so, at least we feel like we're getting a chance if we can put something back FS was very sure what we saw yesterday was only very early days for the follies and that there would def be more there. I'll get a better idea on Friday how much longer I'll be stimming too

Ready- I should have specified that by growing a third ovary would really be beneficial to me as well my right one has to be beat into submission to get anything from it. He keeps saying its small whatever that means so I think if we could grow an extra ovary we'd be getting somewhere Maybe instead of working on your magic pill you should concentrate on making ovaries grow

LL-Thanks for the tips on high protein, I will def trying to get more in my diet..the puffiness goes away and then comes back and it really depends on the time of day. I feel like I've gained 10 pounds and then the puffiness goes away and my pants are loose so very wierd.

Dmom- Can't wait for Wed

Hockey- I'm getting excited for you not much longer now You must be getting excited too..does your FS do a specific protocol for low AMH?

DaisyQ- Thanks for the info, starchy foods is what I was trying to think of to stay away from I was only drinking 2 bottles of water a day as well which I don't think was flushing everything out of my system so I def have to get more in today

 

[dachsundmom]

Sarah, everything looks really good.

 

[hockey24]

Things are a little quiet on this thread.

Anything new going on? Crystal? Do you have a scan today? I need someone to stalk!

 

[sarahincanada]

Im on here everyday checking for updates but not talking....nothing to say, 12 days to go!!

what apts does everyone have coming up?

 

[hockey24]

I don't have my baseline until next Thursday but counting down the days!!

But have seen a few success stories so far this year with you Sarah and a couple others that I'm anxious to hear more!

Crystal I think you are off to an amazing start and can't wait to hear how your next scan goes!

 

[GreenFingers]

Hi Hockey

Seems like everyones in the waiting game right now...I think Crystal has a scan on Friday, can't wait to see how many follie's they can see.

Is your scan on next Thursday to check all is quiet before you start stimming? Can't remember where you are up to.

Sarah - great news about your Beta and please do try and stay calm and take time out, you need to put yourself first right now

AFM - It's freezing here and more snow is expected, I am sick and tired of winter...when will it be spring????

 

[DaisyQ]

Hi guys! I'm also in the waiting game. Supposed to start IUI next cycle, but this cycle is taking FOREVER! Ovulation is delayed due to the HSG I had on CD 10. On CD 19 today and got a positive OPK last night and this morning. Expecting to O soon! Then the TWW, then CD 3 bloodwork, then Clomid, then monitoring starting on CD 10.. Whew!

Hope everyone else is doing well and eagerly checking back to see people's news!

 

[drsquid]

i had my iui yesterday. now in the tww.. super tired from the hcg shot monday (plus someone called me twice at 5am this morning grrr)

 

[readyformore]

Im on here everyday checking for updates but not talking....nothing to say, 12 days to go!!

what apts does everyone have coming up?

I have nothing to say. Wow! That's a first.

How are you doing Sarah? Any more spotting?

 

[sarahincanada]

How are you doing Sarah? Any more spotting?

no, it really was just a brown wipe on the TP, and nothing more thankfully. Started to have a queasy/sensitive feeling that this morning feels actually like I imagine MS will be like. Just counting down the days!

did your cycle come to an end yet? I cant keep track of where everyone is!!

 

[readyformore]

How are you doing Sarah? Any more spotting?

no, it really was just a brown wipe on the TP, and nothing more thankfully. Started to have a queasy/sensitive feeling that this morning feels actually like I imagine MS will be like. Just counting down the days!

did your cycle come to an end yet? I cant keep track of where everyone is!!

So glad to hear it stopped. I did spot with my last pregnancy. It was actually bright red and I cramped for 2 days straight. It's not always ominous.

Yeah, I'm on to IUI cycle #3, and ttc cycle #21 now. cd.............not sure! But scan and trigger is next Tuesday and IUI next Friday.

I can't decide if I will do another round or not. I am really wanting to be done with all of this crap, but I know that the first cycle was timed too early. I am at the very least taking March off. My cooter needs a rest!

 

[sarahincanada]

How are you doing Sarah? Any more spotting?

no, it really was just a brown wipe on the TP, and nothing more thankfully. Started to have a queasy/sensitive feeling that this morning feels actually like I imagine MS will be like. Just counting down the days!

did your cycle come to an end yet? I cant keep track of where everyone is!!

So glad to hear it stopped. I did spot with my last pregnancy. It was actually bright red and I cramped for 2 days straight. It's not always ominous.
Yeah, I'm on to IUI cycle #3, and ttc cycle #21 now. cd.............not sure! But scan and trigger is next Tuesday and IUI next Friday.

I can't decide if I will do another round or not. I am really wanting to be done with all of this crap, but I know that the first cycle was timed too early. I am at the very least taking March off. My cooter needs a rest!

I was cycle #24 last month...we officially started Feb 2010 when in australia, it was his first time officially 'releasing' in me with no BC I didnt count the first 6 months seeing as I wasnt tracking anything, but we BDd every month and nothing so Im counting them!

I think its worth it to keep going....after 3 IUIs I was done but a friend on here got pregnant on her 5th....can you believe that, and with twins too. Its like why did it work that time. you wont ever do ivf right?

 

[readyformore]

How are you doing Sarah? Any more spotting?

no, it really was just a brown wipe on the TP, and nothing more thankfully. Started to have a queasy/sensitive feeling that this morning feels actually like I imagine MS will be like. Just counting down the days!

did your cycle come to an end yet? I cant keep track of where everyone is!!

So glad to hear it stopped. I did spot with my last pregnancy. It was actually bright red and I cramped for 2 days straight. It's not always ominous.
Yeah, I'm on to IUI cycle #3, and ttc cycle #21 now. cd.............not sure! But scan and trigger is next Tuesday and IUI next Friday.

I can't decide if I will do another round or not. I am really wanting to be done with all of this crap, but I know that the first cycle was timed too early. I am at the very least taking March off. My cooter needs a rest!

I was cycle #24 last month...we officially started Feb 2010 when in australia, it was his first time officially 'releasing' in me with no BC I didnt count the first 6 months seeing as I wasnt tracking anything, but we BDd every month and nothing so Im counting them!

I think its worth it to keep going....after 3 IUIs I was done but a friend on here got pregnant on her 5th....can you believe that, and with twins too. Its like why did it work that time. you wont ever do ivf right?

IVF? DH and I are probably at an impasse, so it's looking like a big fat no.

I have had success with IUI on my fourth try. But, I was 10 years younger, DH had twice the count and motility. . . . . . Who knows.

 

[DaisyQ]

ready, just curious, how do you know your first IUI was timed too early? I'm worried about that actually. I usually ovulate ~2 days after my LH surge shows up, and my RE does the IUI the next day after the HCG shot. I know the shot is different than a natural LH surge.. just wondering about your experience? Want to make sure mine is not also timed too early...

 

[readyformore]

ready, just curious, how do you know your first IUI was timed too early? I'm worried about that actually. I usually ovulate ~2 days after my LH surge shows up, and my RE does the IUI the next day after the HCG shot. I know the shot is different than a natural LH surge.. just wondering about your experience? Want to make sure mine is not also timed too early...

Well, I actually use a trigger, but my body likes to be contrary. Most women ovulate about 36 hours post trigger, but I ovulate about 60 hours post trigger.

I temp and have very obvious signs of ovulation.

Honestly, a lot of it is trial and error. With my first cycle, exact ov day was inconclusive with temping. But, when the cycle finished, I could tell what day ov was due to my lp. I never have a 13 day lp, so I could tell that ov was on cd15, not cd14. Plus, I remember doing IUI 4 times several years ago, and I remember responding late from the trigger then as well.

I think it takes at least a couple of cycles just to determine how your body responds to the different meds.

If you know that you ovulate 2 days after your surge, why not just aim for that? My doc didn't specify that I had to use a trigger, it was an option. I don't like opks at all, so I opted for the trigger.

 

[DaisyQ]

Interesting, thank you!

My doctor seems to always use the trigger, just to make sure the eggs pop, just when he wants them to...? I am also using clomid with the IUI to generate more than one egg.

I guess I will just assume this first one might not be timed quite right, but I will chart, and use that information for round 2, assuming round 1 is unsuccessful. I am also going on progesterone during the LP just for a little extra help there - my LP is OK, 12 days usually, but I start spotting on CD 10 or 11.

Thank you for your input!