Anyone TTC #1 and 30 or older?

[KatO79]

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone

Had a great Christmas last night at my in-laws (here it's the 24th that's the big day). Got so many great presents and it was such a lovely, fun night.

Of course my GC NBro and my NSis didn't send me any Christmas cards this year. I think my brother last sent me one 2 years ago or so. Haven't heard from either of them although my brother did like a couple of my recent posts on FB (with pics from e.g. Christmas dinner and of the tree at my in-laws) but no comment, not even a "Merry Christmas". No surprise I guess since he and his wife ignored my birthday greetings to both of them this year I wonder sometimes why they all continue the chirade and haven't gone no contact on me, they can just as well since they see me as this horrible, selfish person and show nothing but contempt for me when there is contact.

TTC-wise counting the days until I can start IVF #2

 

[Xokittycatxo]

Hi ladies! Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone happy holidays. Hope Christmas was wonderful for you all and New Years will be fantastic. Post more soon...take care!!

 

[ireadyermind]

Kat - Glad to hear you had a good xmas!

XoKitty - Happy holidays to you too! I had a good Christmas. I hope you did, too.


AFM --

Woke up this morning to a sky high temp on my chart! I'm pretty baffled about it. I slept fairly well last night, didn't use my heater blanket except to warm the bed before I climbed in (turned it off after) and I'm not sick.

Could this be a good sign...?

 

[KatO79]

AFM --

Woke up this morning to a sky high temp on my chart! I'm pretty baffled about it. I slept fairly well last night, didn't use my heater blanket except to warm the bed before I climbed in (turned it off after) and I'm not sick.

Could this be a good sign...?

Hmm I'm no temping expert as I only tried it for 3-4 cycles but it could be a good sign I think. FXed it is for you

AFM had a lovely 2nd Christmas Day last night at the in-laws again. Had a traditional Danish Christmas lunch with curry herring (with a boiled egg on top, yum!), salmon and other yummie stuff (although passed on anything meat e.g. roast beef since I'm a pescetarian) and enjoyed a few glasses of snaps. The only minus was our gift to DH's big brother's daughter was something she'd already gotten Seems to happen often as the ex-wife and her family don't communicate much so it was impossible to know. Had some coffee, tea and Danish cookies and other Christmas goodies while the whole family played a round of Trivial Pursuit (the 14 adults where divided into 2 teams, I was unfortunately on the losing team).

TTC-wise I think I've Oed (sometime last night I think?) so the CP hasn't delayed O. Although chances of me conceiving naturally are super, super slim at this point and we didn't BD much before since we're NTNP this cycle Starting to get super psyched for IVF #2 though

 

[Angel5000]

Day 2 of blinky smiley faces. super excited about that. Today's temp was up so I think I'm in the "pre-O rise" That I usually get and within the next couple days i should have my "O dip". Hoping so anyway. TOok yesterday off BD and going to make sure we get some in tonight and then keep up every other until I get the +OPK (and then at least that day and the next). I usually O on the day of my +OPK or the day after so I gotta get it in.

ireadyermind - that's a huge jump! Wow!! Why the open circle? Was the timing off by much? If not, I would think it coudl be a good sign. Unless you are getting sick? FX!

 

[ireadyermind]

Kat - Thanks.

Angel - The temp was a grand total of 15 mins outside of the acceptable 30 minute window. lol. Today I used a BBT adjuster and set it to what it probably would have been within that time frame and it's still so high! Today's temp is a little lower, but still way above my normal waking body temp.

Buuut I got a BFN this morning, so I'm not sure what to think! My FMU was really diluted this morning too, though. I was super thirsty before bed and downed almost an entire liter of water at like 8pm. Sheesh. lol. But I'd been eating salty snacks and I blame it on those!

I'll wait a few more days before I test again. Maybe do another on Wednesday morning.

 

[Angel5000]

Gotta have FF's version of "open circle". Your temps are still really high. FX that's a good sign!! You're still pretty early (10dpo?) so you might not have enough hcg built up yet!

 

[ireadyermind]

Gotta have FF's version of "open circle". Your temps are still really high. FX that's a good sign!! You're still pretty early (10dpo?) so you might not have enough hcg built up yet!

That's what I'm hoping, that it's just too early. I didn't get a BFP last time until AF was 3 days late, so there's still plenty of time! Haha.

I'll wait 2 days before testing again.

 

[Angel5000]

I got my +OPK today!!

I waited to use my Digi until this afternoon because I had the blinky face the last two days and I know I only get my surge usually in the afternoon. I almost didn't test with the digi this afternoon because at first my IC didn't look like it was going to be positive and I usually wait ot use the digi until I get a very close to positive IC but i went ahead and I'm glad I did because when I went back to check both were positive with the Peak smiley. Woot!

I don't think I'll actually O until tomorrow or day after because my temp was up today, and since we yesterday I'll probably wait until tomorrow and BD the next 2 days. I'm actually a little sore today

 

[ireadyermind]

I'm actually a little sore today

Bleh, that's the worst! I can handle not being much "in the mood," I can handle being a little sleepy, or feeling burned out... but there's nothing worse than trying to BD when you're sore down there.

Waiting 2 days sounds like a good idea. Then your DH can build up more swimmers for ya. Haha


FX'd for you!

 

[Angel5000]

I'm actually a little sore today

Bleh, that's the worst! I can handle not being much "in the mood," I can handle being a little sleepy, or feeling burned out... but there's nothing worse than trying to BD when you're sore down there.

Waiting 2 days sounds like a good idea. Then your DH can build up more swimmers for ya. Haha


FX'd for you!

Right?! I can deal with not beingin the mood easily, or anything else, but sore = pain = not happening. LoL. When we started the SMEP every other day thing it had been awhile since had thanks to busy schedules and sick and stuff so I tend to get sore a little more easily after a break. We'll get on it tonight.

 

[Angel5000]

I don't have CH yet but temp rise today above most of the rest of my chart, so I think I officially O'd yesterday or the day before! Woot! Got 2 more days before I'll get my CH.

 

[ireadyermind]

I don't have CH yet but temp rise today above most of the rest of my chart, so I think I officially O'd yesterday or the day before! Woot! Got 2 more days before I'll get my CH.

Your chart's lookin' good! Got in plenty of BDing right around ovulation, too. FX'd for you!


Also -- Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!

 

[Xokittycatxo]

Kat Getting excited for you, keep us posted when you are scheduled.

Ireadyermind Anymore news? Did you test again??

Angel Sounds like good timing to me! Hope you caught that egg. I think our cycles are similar so we can do the 2ww together

AFM...Timing seemed perfect as far as BD went. Got my pos OPK about 12 hours earlier than the last cycle so maybe the B6 and tribulus helped some. I'm officially in my 2ww and using progesterone cream since my LP is short. I read that pc can't hurt even if you don't need it so I don't have much to lose and a lot to gain.
Also tried something a little....crazy this cycle. Since I don't get any EWCM just watery I used, well...egg whites. I have read all about it and women that swear by it so I just went for it. So far nothing strange has happened lol.

Happy New Years to you all ladies!!! May 2016 bless us all with love, happiness and BFP's!

 

[MissDoc]

Hey ladies! I've been MIA for a long while. But I have periodically checked in just to read updates and send positive vibes through thru the universe. I've been going the natural route... Not super timing (just having sex when I see fertile quality cervical fluid), no temping, no OPKs... Trying the "just relax" approach. Nope. Nada. Hasn't worked. It's been nice not stressing, I'll give it that. But not pregnant yet. I'm wrapping up a two week wait currently and am getting little period cramps so I'm pretty sure I'm out.

I think I'm going to return to temping and timing and OPKs for a bit and see how that goes. Regular doc has encouraged me to actively try for another 6 months or so before considering medical intervention. I have regular cycles and all is normal on basic, "surface" checks, so I'll take that at face value and keep trying.

Hope you all are doing wonderfully in this new year!

 

[Angel5000]

Well I didn't temp today. we stayed at my sisters house last night because we were having some drinks and playing games so we wanted to stay safe and so I didn't bother temp because I figured between alcohol + staying up late + not sleeping well (never do at her house) I wouldn't get an accurate temp anyway. I'm at my moms now, we are working on the rental property this weekend so I'll temp this weekend and hopefully get CH soon.

Xokittycat- you used actual egg whites?! I've heard about that but didn't know anyone who actually did it. I used preseed this month to make up for not having a lot of EWcm and that seems to have made things a little easier at least in terms of having enough lubrication.

 

[harley.quinn]

Hello ladies!
I know this thread has been going for awhile so hopefully you don't mind if I jump in :wave:

I'm 34 years old. DH & I just started TTC #1
all my friends either started having children in their 20's or don't plan on having children- so i'm the only one i know that really waited- it'll be nice chatting with other women in their 30's that waited

 

[KatO79]

Kat Getting excited for you, keep us posted when you are scheduled.

Ireadyermind Anymore news? Did you test again??

Angel Sounds like good timing to me! Hope you caught that egg. I think our cycles are similar so we can do the 2ww together

AFM...Timing seemed perfect as far as BD went. Got my pos OPK about 12 hours earlier than the last cycle so maybe the B6 and tribulus helped some. I'm officially in my 2ww and using progesterone cream since my LP is short. I read that pc can't hurt even if you don't need it so I don't have much to lose and a lot to gain.
Also tried something a little....crazy this cycle. Since I don't get any EWCM just watery I used, well...egg whites. I have read all about it and women that swear by it so I just went for it. So far nothing strange has happened lol.

Happy New Years to you all ladies!!! May 2016 bless us all with love, happiness and BFP's!

Thanks kitty I'm expecting AF around the 8th so should start stimming very soon after that.

FXed for you! I've read about people doing that but didn't dare trying Although in my case I don't think it'd of helped.

Hey ladies! I've been MIA for a long while. But I have periodically checked in just to read updates and send positive vibes through thru the universe. I've been going the natural route... Not super timing (just having sex when I see fertile quality cervical fluid), no temping, no OPKs... Trying the "just relax" approach. Nope. Nada. Hasn't worked. It's been nice not stressing, I'll give it that. But not pregnant yet. I'm wrapping up a two week wait currently and am getting little period cramps so I'm pretty sure I'm out.

I think I'm going to return to temping and timing and OPKs for a bit and see how that goes. Regular doc has encouraged me to actively try for another 6 months or so before considering medical intervention. I have regular cycles and all is normal on basic, "surface" checks, so I'll take that at face value and keep trying.

Welcome back MissDoc Sorry to hear you haven't gotten your BFP though. Yeah, "just relaxing" doesn't help everyone, some do have real infertility issues.

How long have you been TTCing now? Having regular cycles doesn't necessarily mean nothing is wrong. My cycles are like clockwork and here I am now doing IVF (doing IVF #2 this month after IVF #1 resulted in a chemical) after 6 failed IUIs

Hello ladies!
I know this thread has been going for awhile so hopefully you don't mind if I jump in :wave:

I'm 34 years old. DH & I just started TTC #1
all my friends either started having children in their 20's or don't plan on having children- so i'm the only one i know that really waited- it'll be nice chatting with other women in their 30's that waited

Welcome harley Hope you have a very short journey ahead of you!

 

[ireadyermind]

Welp, AF got me this morning! On to the next cycle.

Welcome, Harley!

And re-welcome MissDoc!

 

[Xokittycatxo]

Angel yep actually actual egg whites from a chicken egg! Lol. I thought I would be more squeamish about it but after they liquified, it just looked clean and pure and I didn't think twice. I e heard lots of success stories so fx.
We tried preseed a couple times but I read a post on another forum by a woman that did an experiment with sperm in preseed. She said absolutely none of them were moving when viewed under a microscope. So maybe they can swim in it, but maybe not as well! Who knows. So much out there on the inter-web I never know what to believe.

Kat oh wowser that's soon!!! I will be certain to think of you and send many well wishes that all goes well.

Ireadyermind sorry the witch gotcha :-/ hate when our bodies do something to get our hopes up then splat!

Harley and MissDoc welcome! The ladies here are so great MissDoc I do believe I remember you from earlier this year. Glad to see you but sorry that it's still in ttc!