Anyone TTC #1 and 30 or older?

[KatO79]

Merry Christmas everyone! This board has been quiet for the last few days... hope everyone is having a wonderful Christmas.

I am CD 23 now. I think I O'd on CD 15 or 16 (positive OPK on CD 14 in PM and CD 15).

I was originally feeling very optimistic about this cycle but have since lost my optimism. While I had the best of intentions to continue BDing last week while our company was here, that didn't happen. I was soooo exhausted after every night that I don't think BD was humanly possible, unless DH could do it while I was sleeping The day our company got here was the day I think I ovulated, so we still have a chance from BD earlier in the week, but I would have much rather continued BD for 2-3 more days just to make sure we covered our bases (I don't trust OPK's 100% anyway).

Plus I'm less optimistic because I have absolutely no new symptoms... feel exactly the same as every other cycle where I got BFN's.

Took an HPT tonight... know it's still early but was thinking that maybe, just maybe I would luck out and have the most awesome Christmas gift for hubby. Just another BFN.

Awww sorry you didn't get to BD more but if you did O when your company came, then you still have a chance. I think sperm can last up to 5 days (although the average is 3 days) so here's hoping.

I think many women don't experience symptoms until after they got their BFP. I know during my chemical, I didn't really feel much difference until 9-10 DPO. But I think the norm is symptoms show up between 4-6 weeks along so it's possible for you to not feel much of anything yet.

Here's hoping you soon see that BFP

AFM I'm 4 DPO and not experiencing anything out of the ordinary, at least nothing I've noticed But my hopes are really, really low for this cycle since we have so many failed cycles since our chemical We'll see.

Hope everyone has had a lovely Christmas

 

[dede3124]

My temps look different this month....were going up until dpo 5/6 them went down but still over coverline....acupuncture maybe?...wondering with of course my fingers crossed!

 

[bighouse]

This thread needs some BFP's terribly!

So another BFN for me with FMU today at 10 DPO. Stark white, not even a hint of a line. This routine is feeling all too familiar

Is anyone else testing now?

 

[deafgal01]

I never test anymore as i have a factor preventing it so no point in me spending money on bfns tests.

 

[KatO79]

This thread needs some BFP's terribly!

So another BFN for me with FMU today at 10 DPO. Stark white, not even a hint of a line. This routine is feeling all too familiar

Is anyone else testing now?

Sorry it was a BFN but there's still a chance for it to show up

Nope, I never test unless I'm late so I've only tried testing like 2-3 times during my previous 16 cycles Figure there's no point otherwise, especially given my track record now Also I'm not sure that the HPTs you can get here can test much before 13-14 DPO anyway as we don't have FRERs here

Expect AF around January 6th though

 

[drjo718]

No testing for me. On CD 32 and still haven't ovulated.

 

[KatO79]

No testing for me. On CD 32 and still haven't ovulated.

Aww sorry you haven't Oed drjo718 How did your appointment with the RE go?

 

[drjo718]

No testing for me. On CD 32 and still haven't ovulated.

Aww sorry you haven't Oed drjo718 How did your appointment with the RE go?

I had to reschedule for January 5. Ended up taking OH to the hospital for a kidney stone the morning of my appointment.

 

[deafgal01]

Ouch- kidney stone- I heard those aren't fun. Bummer your appt had to be rescheduled.

 

[dede3124]

I am afraid testing may jinx it silly I know but....

 

[KatO79]

No testing for me. On CD 32 and still haven't ovulated.

Aww sorry you haven't Oed drjo718 How did your appointment with the RE go?

I had to reschedule for January 5. Ended up taking OH to the hospital for a kidney stone the morning of my appointment.

Aww sorry to hear that drjo718, hope your OH is ok and feeling better

I'm hoping you get good news on the 5th then

 

[ireadyermind]

Just waiting to O here. CD 10 today (wow, that flew by!), so I'm going to start up with my OPK strips tomorrow.

DH and I have a trip to Las Vegas planned for January, so that's been taking up most of my focus (making arrangements for care for the pets, realizing that we need new luggage.. that sorta thing. lol) and I think that's a good thing! Last month I was stressed about all kinds of things, and the TWW really didn't help me at all!

This month, so much of those problems are gone or have been dealt with, I'm feeling a lot more optimistic. We'll see what the TWW brings, but until then I'm feeling pretty cheerful!

I agree that this thread needs a BFP. We're overdue for one!

 

[bighouse]

BFP!!!!!!!! I took 8 (yes EIGHT) tests to confirm... I didn't trust the first results so I had to retest and retest for the past 24 hours with 4 different brands. I'm still in shock that I actually finally got a BFP. Wasn't sure how to share the news here- wanted to be sensitive to all the ladies still trying. But I decided to post, because I think it is proof that there is still hope for those of us over 30! After my hubby you are 2nd to know!

 

[crystlmcd]

Congrats bighouse! Hope all goes well the next 9 months

 

[deafgal01]

Yay bighouse!

 

[KatO79]

Congrats bighouse

 

[Ms Elizabeth]

Congrats Bighouse!!!

 

[Hollynesss]

Congratulations Bighouse!!!!

 

[MissDoc]

Congrats BigHouse! I think it was great of you to post. I think the thread was in desperate need of a BFP!!! I hope you're over the moon with excitement!

 

[ireadyermind]

BFP!!!!!!!! I took 8 (yes EIGHT) tests to confirm... I didn't trust the first results so I had to retest and retest for the past 24 hours with 4 different brands. I'm still in shock that I actually finally got a BFP. Wasn't sure how to share the news here- wanted to be sensitive to all the ladies still trying. But I decided to post, because I think it is proof that there is still hope for those of us over 30! After my hubby you are 2nd to know!

Woohoo! Finally some good news around here!

Congrats and I hope everything goes smoothly for you for the next 9 months!