Is there anyone who is in there 40's ttc?

[marathongirl]

HI ladies
I agree with Garnet. I would love to see some BFP's but also see someone have a baby. Most of us on here have had losses so I think this is a good point to make.
Loopy Lotti- I sure hope you get your BFP!! Do you temp? If so you would know whether it was possible because if your temp dropped than it would mean that af was just taking her time. If your temp was still up that would be a good sign!!
AFM- 8dpo and just waiting out the tww......nothing really other than really tired and sore bb's. Both could also be PMS for me?

 

[Spoomie]

AFM- 8dpo and just waiting out the tww......nothing really other than really tired and sore bb's. Both could also be PMS for me?

Hi marathongirl. We are close this month, I am 7dpo, but unlike you I'm feeling nothing!!! Good news would be so amazing..........

I have stuck my fingers up to FF and not renewed my VIP membership this month so am getting used to the serious lack of features on my chart now! I figured that a year of VIP membership has done nothing to advance my cause and, in truth, has probably added to my obsession! Plus, I actually know whether our timing was good, know when to test etc etc without FF having to tell me so I thought I'd use this as a way of loosening my grip. I think it is helping. But I did miss the chart overlay facility when I realised that our charts look amazingly alike??!!

How's your training going? I hope that you and OH are keeping it up and enjoying it (for anyone else reading this I'm talking running, not BDing!!!) I hit 38 miles last week and managed a 66 min long run yesterday. Trying not to think about the fact that at this time of year I'd normally be clocking 30-35 miles in a weekend.........times have changed. Plan to add some hills and reps from first week in April as I have the bit between my teeth now (unless happy news comes my way before then!) I guess that will be hills and reps then

 

[marathongirl]

AFM- 8dpo and just waiting out the tww......nothing really other than really tired and sore bb's. Both could also be PMS for me?

Hi marathongirl. We are close this month, I am 7dpo, but unlike you I'm feeling nothing!!! Good news would be so amazing..........

I have stuck my fingers up to FF and not renewed my VIP membership this month so am getting used to the serious lack of features on my chart now! I figured that a year of VIP membership has done nothing to advance my cause and, in truth, has probably added to my obsession! Plus, I actually know whether our timing was good, know when to test etc etc without FF having to tell me so I thought I'd use this as a way of loosening my grip. I think it is helping. But I did miss the chart overlay facility when I realised that our charts look amazingly alike??!!

How's your training going? I hope that you and OH are keeping it up and enjoying it (for anyone else reading this I'm talking running, not BDing!!!) I hit 38 miles last week and managed a 66 min long run yesterday. Trying not to think about the fact that at this time of year I'd normally be clocking 30-35 miles in a weekend.........times have changed. Plan to add some hills and reps from first week in April as I have the bit between my teeth now (unless happy news comes my way before then!) I guess that will be hills and reps then

That's awesome that you are already running that much!!! I am nowhere near that but we are out there and feeling better for it. I am being on the conservative side but keeping in mind that I was running at least 50 miles/week when I got my last BFP
It sounds like you are feeling a lot better so that's great Dh is so happy to be running again as he is coming back from knee surgery so all is good. WE just need some BFP's here and fast. I just have this feeling that we are going to see some very soon!

 

[mandy1971]

Great thread,can I come and join?
TTC#1 I'm 41 in July, 4 miscarriages and an ethical loss at 17 weeks to downs syndrome and severe heart defect July 2011....... All miscarriages at 5 weeks... I have autoimmune thyroid issues testing after 3 rd m/c all fine,recently had more in-depth immune testing at recurrent miscarriage clinic and a bit shaky about receiving those results next week.
I plan to go private in the not so distant future and give IVF with pgs testing ( tests fertilized eggs for downs and other chromosome defects caused by older eggs.)... I am ready for round 6.. hoping I will be blessed with a healthy free baby..

 

[Garnet]

Welcome Mandy1971,
Wow you've gone through alot too. I had to have a D&E done in December 11 for Trisomy 18 at 17.5 weeks. Poor Baby wasn't going to make it. I hope everyone here has a healthy baby too. Welcome and let us know what is going on... Good Morning Ladies anything new???

 

[mrsp1969]

morning all hope every 1 is well xx i think i must have ovulated the last couple ov days has my boobs are starting to hurt yipeeee no anulvatory cycle this time wow i must be the only person who welcomes sore boobs

 

[Garnet]

Yeah for you Mrsp1969! That means you better get busy soon....

 

[faithmum]

Great thread,can I come and join?
TTC#1 I'm 41 in July, 4 miscarriages and an ethical loss at 17 weeks to downs syndrome and severe heart defect July 2011....... All miscarriages at 5 weeks... I have autoimmune thyroid issues testing after 3 rd m/c all fine,recently had more in-depth immune testing at recurrent miscarriage clinic and a bit shaky about receiving those results next week.
I plan to go private in the not so distant future and give IVF with pgs testing ( tests fertilized eggs for downs and other chromosome defects caused by older eggs.)... I am ready for round 6.. hoping I will be blessed with a healthy free baby..

Welcome Mandy1971,
Wow you've gone through alot too. I had to have a D&E done in December 11 for Trisomy 18 at 17.5 weeks. Poor Baby wasn't going to make it. I hope everyone here has a healthy baby too. Welcome and let us know what is going on... Good Morning Ladies anything new???

Welcome Mandy and I'm so sorry for your losses. You have gone through so much loss and grief. I hope too that you are blessed with a healthy baby soon. Glad you are here.

Garnet - you and MG brought up a good point about wishing for healthy babies. I had a late m/c with my last pregnacy at 44 years. I wish I would've started trying again right away but the grief can be overwhelming not too mentions that it doesn't quite put you in the amorous mood. I'm sorry for your loss too - so sad.

Well I am hoping for the very best for us oldie but goodies here!

 

[marathongirl]

Good Morning Ladies!
WElcome Mandy and I'm so so sorry for your losses. I hope you find some answers soon and I'm sure once you do you will have a healthy baby. I too have had a late loss at 12 weeks Nov/11.

Faithmum- I understand why you waited after your loss and that was the right choice for you at the time so don't beat yourself up about it. I'm sure most of us on here are healthier than most 30 year olds!!!!

 

[faithmum]

Good Morning Ladies!
WElcome Mandy and I'm so so sorry for your losses. I hope you find some answers soon and I'm sure once you do you will have a healthy baby. I too have had a late loss at 12 weeks Nov/11.

Faithmum- I understand why you waited after your loss and that was the right choice for you at the time so don't beat yourself up about it. I'm sure most of us on here are healthier than most 30 year olds!!!!

MG - Thanks girl. And as for being healthy - to quote my teens: True dat!


MrsP - So happy you are O this month!! Oh I also forgot to comment on one of your replies (I may be healthier than a 30 year old but I've got fewer brain cells for certain). Your cycles are a force to contend with aren't they! Is there any chance you are low in progesterone? I'm wondering because when I had AF for 3 months (with no signs of her stopping) after my divorce I ended up being really low in progesterone. I had a bolus of it injected intramuscularly to get the bleeding to stop. I'm sure with you being monitored so closely this was looked at though. FX'd for you to catch that egg.

 

[Garnet]

Great thread,can I come and join?
TTC#1 I'm 41 in July, 4 miscarriages and an ethical loss at 17 weeks to downs syndrome and severe heart defect July 2011....... All miscarriages at 5 weeks... I have autoimmune thyroid issues testing after 3 rd m/c all fine,recently had more in-depth immune testing at recurrent miscarriage clinic and a bit shaky about receiving those results next week.
I plan to go private in the not so distant future and give IVF with pgs testing ( tests fertilized eggs for downs and other chromosome defects caused by older eggs.)... I am ready for round 6.. hoping I will be blessed with a healthy free baby..

Welcome Mandy1971,
Wow you've gone through alot too. I had to have a D&E done in December 11 for Trisomy 18 at 17.5 weeks. Poor Baby wasn't going to make it. I hope everyone here has a healthy baby too. Welcome and let us know what is going on... Good Morning Ladies anything new???

Welcome Mandy and I'm so sorry for your losses. You have gone through so much loss and grief. I hope too that you are blessed with a healthy baby soon. Glad you are here.

Garnet - you and MG brought up a good point about wishing for healthy babies. I had a late m/c with my last pregnacy at 44 years. I wish I would've started trying again right away but the grief can be overwhelming not too mentions that it doesn't quite put you in the amorous mood. I'm sorry for your loss too - so sad.

Well I am hoping for the very best for us oldie but goodies here!

FM: I know the grief can be overwelming and disparaging but I'm 44 too and we are stopping this quest at 45. I loss 3 babies in the last 3 years so I hoping my last try will be fruitful. I did have a healthy baby at 39/40 though for those who are in that age bracket. I have been reliving in my head about our little boy who had T18. He started kicking really early. I was so happy that he had made it past 10 weeks unlike the other ones. I'm hopeful...

 

[Spoomie]

Marathongirl, just had to tell you that this evening I ran my first hill session in over 18 months! It was not pretty and it was not fast but I worked hard and my legs have that deliciously tired feeling now Weirdo, I know!!!

 

[marathongirl]

Marathongirl, just had to tell you that this evening I ran my first hill session in over 18 months! It was not pretty and it was not fast but I worked hard and my legs have that deliciously tired feeling now Weirdo, I know!!!

I can totally relate and I love that feeling when I was training for the ironman I would go for a 6 hr bike ride every weekend and I loved that dead tired feeling I would have afterwards!! congrats on your workout! Keep in up. Do you have any symptoms this month?

 

[Madeline]

Hi everyone

just dropping in to c how everyone is going yet. hope you are all making those babies I am particularly excited to read your posts marathongirl and spoomie as I am a runner as well. Although not nearly as experienced as you guys. My sports were always swimming and cycling but I am now totally in love w running and it is addictive Its inspiring to hear how far you guys are running.

I hope everyone else is well. Sorry to everyone who has got their AF and fingers crossed to everyone who is waiting to hear this month.

Things are the same here, 9DPO and counting. Started sneezing today hopefully not flu. I have had bouts of real fatigue but nothing really definitive symptom wise to get excited about. I did get up in the middle of the night last night really needing to eat strawberries and blueberries which doesn't normally happen lol I do feel like my metabolism has kicked up a gear but I have cranked up the workouts so I can drop the last 12 kilos so it could just be because of that I suppose.

I can hardly bear the waiting....

Special hello to Garnet and Mandy, I had a quiet moment reading how hard things have been for you both and I wanted to give you both a hug. xxx As I can't do that in person I am sending one out to you xx

baby dust to everyone

Madeline xx

 

[Garnet]

Thank you Madeline and maybe you baby dreams will come true soon. I'm glad you are enjoying your workouts. I used to run but I have too many issues with my legs and feet. I walk fast about 3 miles on certain days. I also do strenghth training videos. I'm glad that everyone is doing well too...

 

[Madeline]

thks Garnet I want both our baby dreams to come true and as soon as humanly possible

Well 3 miles is pretty good going particularly at speed. Running can be taxing thats for sure. I am a novice but I am improving

Swimming is great if you have joint issues....

Madeline xx

 

[mrsp1969]

Good Morning Ladies!
WElcome Mandy and I'm so so sorry for your losses. I hope you find some answers soon and I'm sure once you do you will have a healthy baby. I too have had a late loss at 12 weeks Nov/11.

Faithmum- I understand why you waited after your loss and that was the right choice for you at the time so don't beat yourself up about it. I'm sure most of us on here are healthier than most 30 year olds!!!!

MG - Thanks girl. And as for being healthy - to quote my teens: True dat!


MrsP - So happy you are O this month!! Oh I also forgot to comment on one of your replies (I may be healthier than a 30 year old but I've got fewer brain cells for certain). Your cycles are a force to contend with aren't they! Is there any chance you are low in progesterone? I'm wondering because when I had AF for 3 months (with no signs of her stopping) after my divorce I ended up being really low in progesterone. I had a bolus of it injected intramuscularly to get the bleeding to stop. I'm sure with you being monitored so closely this was looked at though. FX'd for you to catch that egg.

hi xx i have had blood tests done which were ok i think my problems run a bit deeper than that but becaurse ov my age and already having children i cannot be referred to a fertility specialist and looked into going private and it was way out of my price range i will keep positive and keep trying but its so frustrating i have 4 facebook friends the same age has me all pregnant i am happy for them but had to hide there postshas it was making me depressed xx

 

[mandy1971]

good afternoon ladies.
oh Madeline, I hope you will have some news to share soon xxx
mrsp1969 that is soooo encouraging having 4 friends the same age pregnant..
you girls put me to shame with your marathons and iron man training... I am just getting ready to go for a long walk with my 67 yr old mother does that count? lol.
I am on a fitness drive though and aiming to do 3 fitness classes per week, also going to be tackling the diet and improving my eating habits, I've been overindulging, with all the wrong foods too much recently..

 

[mandy1971]

can I ask if any of you have experience with clomid?
I have some left over from my IUI last year and plan on taking it next cycle to have a last ditch go at trying to secure a "free " baby before I go for IVF.

 

[Madeline]

Hi Mandy

I have no experience with clomid but I am sure there are others here who can provide advice for you.

Btw walking definitely counts I started focusing on my health about 6 mths ago. I began by walking everyday then after a couple of months I found a personal trainer and started going to the gym a couple of times a week. I started to focus on what I was eating as well in terms of energy in and quality of what I was eating.

Now I am at the gym 3 times a week and I run most days. I measured my waist and I have dropped 15 cm and lost approx 12 kilos along the way. I feel fantastic! I know you will to as you get going w your new fitness regime. I have some great recipes which are high nutrition and low calorie if you would like me to send them to you just let me know.

I can't wait to hear about your progress

Hang in there MrsP xx

Madeline xx