July testers - Over 35

[Bubba3]

Phew i can come out of the closet and fess up too. I bought a few maternity things when home ( uk) in dec because i too was so confident , read a bit naive/arrogant .
Hey Jodes when we move to Oz it'll be winter , perfect place to buy and wear uggs , thanks hun .
Indigo , sorry sweets. I really really hope this isn't the case though
Sarah , how far off testing ? Wishing so hard for you guys

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah , how far off testing ? Wishing so hard for you guys

I tested today, bfn, but Im only 9dpo. Will keep testing everyday, I have never really gotten into testing before.
where are you in your cycle?

 

[Bubba3]

I guess still early ? Sometimes you sort of just know . Its not being negative ( pardon the pun ) just intuition I guess.
Me I'm only cd3 . Thinking I've been mistaking how early to get on with it . I always waited trying to save energy , but going to give bd ing very soon after af this cycle. I seem to have a pretty short cycle and last month got a pos on cd 9 . So I'll give the smep a go this cycle and well get an appointment with Australian specialists.( we move end of month) Hubby got really upset with the idea of giving up but also hates putting me through the highs and lows.
Sorry long answer
Wishing you much dust

 

[sarahincanada]

I guess still early ? Sometimes you sort of just know . Its not being negative ( pardon the pun ) just intuition I guess.
Me I'm only cd3 . Thinking I've been mistaking how early to get on with it . I always waited trying to save energy , but going to give bd ing very soon after af this cycle. I seem to have a pretty short cycle and last month got a pos on cd 9 . So I'll give the smep a go this cycle and well get an appointment with Australian specialists.( we move end of month) Hubby got really upset with the idea of giving up but also hates putting me through the highs and lows.
Sorry long answer
Wishing you much dust

thanks you too! before I started clomid it seemed such a big deal and I thought I was 'giving in', but now I have done it I feel so different.....you are not giving up but actually just boosting your chances! you are lucky you have short cycles = more tries! I had to wait to CD16 for my ovulation.

Im not feeling this cycle at all, however I know a lot of people say thats the month they get their BFP. Ive realized that nothing means anything....you cant rely on temps, symptoms, feelings, nothing!!! its a total guess which month it will happen.

 

[Jennjenn]

Sarahincanada well said. You can't rely on anything. Good luck with all those mature follicles! I hope one is sticky!

 

[Sewergrrl]

I'm about to ovulate! I'm about to ovulate!

Has anyone had a pos OPK without lots of EWCM? I had tons last cycle and it's scant this one. Could using softcups decrease it?

 

[tulip girl]

Hi Wendy,

Could you put me down for the 29th July (think we may be cycle buddies x)

Thanks for doing this, it's quite a job!

PS - Hope you're doing ok. x x x

Cycle buddies. it will be good going through the whoel month together.

Wait nooooooooo.

Your not out yet for June. Only just realised that. So as much as i would love a cycle buddy i hope you get your BFP today/tomorrow hun.

Aww, thanks Wendy, but she came as expected today (albeit a day or two late). I already knew I was out anyway, so she wasn't a massive shock!

Looking forward to sharing this month's madness with you! x

 

[tulip girl]

I'm about to ovulate! I'm about to ovulate!

Has anyone had a pos OPK without lots of EWCM? I had tons last cycle and it's scant this one. Could using softcups decrease it?

Me! Have tried loads of stuff to increase it, the thing that works for me is lots of water, although it's still not that plentiful!!! BTW, I know plenty of ladies that have got their BFP without the elusive EWSM!

PS - Better go and find your man........

x x x

 

[struth]

12 dpo....bfn...temp went down....i am out...
....

Im not convinced and want to see what it does tomorrow....your LP is usually 13 or 14 days long and you are only at day 12. the way your chart has been going its been up down up down so todays temp is in tune with that. You ovulated late so your cycle will be longer (sorry thats annoying). I know you think you are out, and I think I am too, but Im looking to see what your temp does tomorrow

I'm with you on this one sarahincanada - you are not out until the old witch arrives Indigo. I know you feel out but your temps look good - they are still way above the coverline. I hope it goes back up tomorrow for you x

 

[Jennjenn]

Sewergrrl - I've stopped taking my allergy medicine (Clairitin) cd8-15 b/c it was drying me up. Tulip Girl is right though - water is good and I've read somewhere else Robitussin - not sure which type though.

I bought Pre-seed as it's supposed to be really good. I had a freind who used it for all 3 of her pregnancies - but she's a young one, too. Sometimes our EWCM kills all the little spermy guys...When I told my OB what I was using it he said regular vegetable oil would do the trick. I said no thank you - I'll stick with buying my $10 tube of pre-seed.

Anyone else hear good things about pre-seed? Honestly though I've only used it for 3 cycles back in the winter, so I need to get it back out and use it regularly.

 

[Jodes2011]

Sewergrrl - I've stopped taking my allergy medicine (Clairitin) cd8-15 b/c it was drying me up. Tulip Girl is right though - water is good and I've read somewhere else Robitussin - not sure which type though.

I bought Pre-seed as it's supposed to be really good. I had a freind who used it for all 3 of her pregnancies - but she's a young one, too. Sometimes our EWCM kills all the little spermy guys...When I told my OB what I was using it he said regular vegetable oil would do the trick. I said no thank you - I'll stick with buying my $10 tube of pre-seed.

Anyone else hear good things about pre-seed? Honestly though I've only used it for 3 cycles back in the winter, so I need to get it back out and use it regularly.

I have to say my CM is decreasing with age. I used to get tons of the stuff (sorry tmi) but now not so much. If i haven't struck lucky this cycle i am thinking about getting some pre-seed haha can't wait to tell my DH about that joyful task Not sure about the vegetable oil i can't ever imagine my DH would assist

 

[Indigo77]

We used PreSeed until I started taking a B complex...don't need it anymore...It's fine, but the amount they instruct you to use is ridiculous...

 

[Jodes2011]

Hi Wendy,

Could you put me down for the 29th July (think we may be cycle buddies x)

Thanks for doing this, it's quite a job!

PS - Hope you're doing ok. x x x

Cycle buddies. it will be good going through the whoel month together.

Wait nooooooooo.

Your not out yet for June. Only just realised that. So as much as i would love a cycle buddy i hope you get your BFP today/tomorrow hun.

Aww, thanks Wendy, but she came as expected today (albeit a day or two late). I already knew I was out anyway, so she wasn't a massive shock!

Looking forward to sharing this month's madness with you! x

Really sorry it's not your month keep positive it will happen. x

 

[Jodes2011]

Phew i can come out of the closet and fess up too. I bought a few maternity things when home ( uk) in dec because i too was so confident , read a bit naive/arrogant .
Hey Jodes when we move to Oz it'll be winter , perfect place to buy and wear uggs , thanks hun .
Indigo , sorry sweets. I really really hope this isn't the case though
Sarah , how far off testing ? Wishing so hard for you guys

You lucky thing moving to Oz a new start and a baby to add. It will happen you just need to keep telling yourself that. I have a very good feeling about you for some reason. x

 

[Jodes2011]

Oh new shoes - my biggest weakness

Mine too! Just treated myself to pair of Jimmy Choo Ugg Boots for when i've got a lovely bump! (need comfy boots when pregnant) I'm that confident i've also bought some clothes in the sale from Isabella Oliver. Positive positive thoughts! OH DEAR I'M TEMPTING FATE!!!! X

Glad I am not the only crazy one here - I've actually pulled out a few maternity clothes and have them hanging in my closet in the hopes it will bring some good mojo. Maybe I should put them under my pillow.

I bought a maternity wrap dress at Target b/c I thought I would get pregnant so fast! I also get the emails from Isabella Oliver and I can't wait to make my first purchase!!! So far I have resisted since my last month of TTC will be September and we've already been at it for 8 cycles.

Isabella Oliver clothes are just gorgeous and make you look fab! It's quite expensive so i try and make purchases when the sales are on. x

 

[Macwooly]

I used pre-seed the first month but Indigo is right the amount they recommend is ridiculous and I only used half but I find as long as I keep my fluid intake up that along with the supplements I'm on helps with CM and I don't need pre-seed

The last 2 cycles I have been drinking grapefruit juice (yuk) from CD1 to ovulation and this has increased my EWCM

 

[Jodes2011]

12 dpo....bfn...temp went down....i am out...
....

Absolutely not!!! I get just before or after my is due. I know many ladies who are the same. This TWW is torture for us all. Keep positive and you just never know. and plenty of it. x

 

[Jennjenn]

My DH complained when I used pre-seed so I stopped using it. I'll try grapefruit juice...or maybe just eating one for breakfast everyday. I love them and so did my grandmother . So I always think of her when I have one!

 

[Jodes2011]

Right off to tell DH that a BFP = new ugg boots

and spa treatments etc etc....... x

 

[Macwooly]

Right off to tell DH that a BFP = new ugg boots

and spa treatments etc etc....... x

DH has promised me a fish foot spa this month whether it is a BFP or AF visit