July testers - Over 35

[dachsundmom]

Me too...temp took a nosedive...
OK about it since now I can fully enjoy 4th of July festivities!







Plan for cycle #5

No temping
No POAS
every 3 days

Relax about what I eat/drink

I am sorry you are out! You will never hear me say anything about not being out until the witch shows...I think we all know our bodies. (ok, I am not the best cheerleader!)

But, I love your plan for next cycle! Here's to booze and espresso!

 

[dachsundmom]

Given up wondering what the heckety heck is going on with my body now. Waiting for my AF feels like waiting for a parcel to be delivered. Everytime I think I see the postman coming down the drive it turns out to be someone delivering junk mail.....

My boobies are more tender than I can ever remember. I dont know whether I'm in for the mother of all periods or what????

Notwithstanding my thoughts that Pregnacare messed up my cycle, I have never had period symptoms like this over so many days. I'm a wham, bham, AF over type of gal.

No more cramping (other than a tiny bit at bedtime last night). I can get quite severe cramps but these have been very mild.
Joints are still ok (a big AF sign to me - my knees become hell before AF)
Sore gums have pretty much come and gone (again I get this at AF).

Time will tell...

 

[bittybobby]

I just had a thought.... alcohol.

Could it be because I've quite alcohol????? May have affected my cycle. Just googled and found this:

Alcohol disrupts the hormonal imbalance of the female reproductive system, leading to menstrual irregularities, and even anovulatory cycles, (menstrual cycles where ovulation fails to occur). These changes can drastically decrease a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant and thus affect fertility.

Both DH and I quit the odd tipple when we read that it can effect fertility for both of us. I wonder if quitting alcohol had an effect on my cycle??? Hmmm worth considering.

 

[dachsundmom]

I just had a thought.... alcohol.

Could it be because I've quite alcohol????? May have affected my cycle. Just googled and found this:

Alcohol disrupts the hormonal imbalance of the female reproductive system, leading to menstrual irregularities, and even anovulatory cycles, (menstrual cycles where ovulation fails to occur). These changes can drastically decrease a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant and thus affect fertility.

Both DH and I quit the odd tipple when we read that it can effect fertility for both of us. I wonder if quitting alcohol had an effect on my cycle??? Hmmm worth considering.

Though you can't tell from some of my posts, I have cut down the alcohol, lol. I don't deny it when I feel like having a glass of wine or a cocktail, but I don't go overboard....ok, not that often.

 

[bittybobby]

Here's to booze and espresso!

I've just posted about booze coincidentally. We both quit booze and caffeine because we were told it seriously affects fertility.

Women wanting to become pregnant are as likely to succeed by giving up alcohol and caffeine than by attending a fertility clinic, a nutrition specialist claims.
Dr Emma Derbyshire said that 32 per cent of those having trouble conceiving became pregnant by giving up stimulants compared to 33 per cent after IVF treatment.
And she revealed that quitting smoking is as important as a healthy diet in improving a woman's fertility. Previous studies have shown that smoking can delay a woman's chances of getting pregnant by two months.
Dr Derbyshire, of Manchester Metropolitan University, said couples should tackle their unhealthy lifestyles first before choosing expensive fertility treatment.
'Women wanting to get pregnant stand nearly the same chance of conceiving if they cut out alcohol and caffeine as if they attend an IVF clinic for fertility treatment,' she said.
Dr Derbyshire said the odds of conceiving fall from 60 per cent in women who have one to five alcoholic drinks a week to 30 per cent for those consuming more than ten.

And she warned caffeine may also reduce a woman's chances of becoming pregnant, saying no more than 300mg - or three cups of coffee or tea - should be consumed in a day.

The report makes quite interesting reading when you see the statistics against IVF!

 

[bittybobby]

I just had a thought.... alcohol.

Could it be because I've quite alcohol????? May have affected my cycle. Just googled and found this:

Alcohol disrupts the hormonal imbalance of the female reproductive system, leading to menstrual irregularities, and even anovulatory cycles, (menstrual cycles where ovulation fails to occur). These changes can drastically decrease a woman’s chance of becoming pregnant and thus affect fertility.

Both DH and I quit the odd tipple when we read that it can effect fertility for both of us. I wonder if quitting alcohol had an effect on my cycle??? Hmmm worth considering.

Though you can't tell from some of my posts, I have cut down the alcohol, lol. I don't deny it when I feel like having a glass of wine or a cocktail, but I don't go overboard....ok, not that often.

I must admit I miss my glass of chilled white wine. I've just posted about that actually (suppose it will be above this now!). We quit completely because we saw the stats and were advised it would increase our chances.

Oooh a cold beer would be lovely right now

 

[dachsundmom]

Bitty- if you look back in the threads, Sarah posted one about caffeine and there was a pretty good discussion on it; might help you decide.

IMHO, the more you get into this, the more you will doubt yourself and I am pretty sure there is a study for everything, lol! Also, it is very hard to find studies that agree on anything, including alcohol consumption.

Do what you are comfortable with, but don't give up everything you enjoy either. Otherwise, there is just no point.

 

[Sewergrrl]

Have any of you girls tried baby aspirin? Someone suggested it to me the other day. Cant remember why the conversation came up as i have told no-one that we are ttc but she thought it helped in someway.

???

Wendy
x

I thought that baby aspirin was only to be taken if recommended by a doctor

No idea hun, it was the first i had heard of it. Didnt even know there was such a thing as baby aspirin.

It's the 81mg aspirin and maybe it's marketed in the UK as 'low dose' aspirin for heart health. My doctor advised me not to take it as my uterine lining is fine. If you take the aspirin and don't need it, it might thin the lining too much and implantation can be a big problem.

It is an NSAID drug, just like ibuprofen or naproxen- same reasons docs don't like those during the TWW. They are all blood thinners.

Hope that helps.

When I was pregnant with DD, my OB suggested I take a low dose aspirin not during pregnany, but always. Shows how different docs are!

 

[bittybobby]

Do what you are comfortable with, but don't give up everything you enjoy either. Otherwise, there is just no point.

Hi DM - it's like peanuts. One minute you have to avoid them like the plague, the next they're fine to eat. Crazy

 

[Macwooly]

I will be joining the August test group - the witch arrived this morning loud and clear!

Good luck to all the other July testers and hoping to see some BFP's today!

Sorry she got you

 

[Junebug_CJ]

Have any of you girls tried baby aspirin? Someone suggested it to me the other day. Cant remember why the conversation came up as i have told no-one that we are ttc but she thought it helped in someway.

???

Wendy
x

I thought that baby aspirin was only to be taken if recommended by a doctor

Yes, this is true. If a person doesn't need aspirin because increased blood clotting is NOT contributing to recurring miscarriages, then aspirin can in fact be harmful. Always discuss with your doctor before starting it!

 

[Macwooly]

Indigo love your plan

Well looking at my chart it's doing the same as last cycle so I'm expecting a temp dip tomorrow followed by dips the next 2 days then AF but I'm ok about it as DH & I gave it our best

And when AF arrives I will get to go nuts with coca cola and G&T

I have never really drank more than 1-2 units of alcohol (1-2 single G&Ts) a month so I don't worry about alcohol affecting my fertility; I don't smoke and from cd1 to ovulation I have about 200mg of caffeine a day then cut it out almost completely but if I fancy a can of coke or a cup of tea I'll have one.

I do believe in having every thing in moderation (unlike when I was 21 then it was excesses of everything ) so if I want a coke I'll have one as the stress I feel denying myself I feel is worse for me than a little of what I fancy

But everyone is different so do what feels comfortable for you

 

[Sewergrrl]

Have any of you girls tried baby aspirin? Someone suggested it to me the other day. Cant remember why the conversation came up as i have told no-one that we are ttc but she thought it helped in someway.

???

Wendy
x

I thought that baby aspirin was only to be taken if recommended by a doctor

No idea hun, it was the first i had heard of it. Didnt even know there was such a thing as baby aspirin.

It's the 81mg aspirin and maybe it's marketed in the UK as 'low dose' aspirin for heart health. My doctor advised me not to take it as my uterine lining is fine. If you take the aspirin and don't need it, it might thin the lining too much and implantation can be a big problem.

It is an NSAID drug, just like ibuprofen or naproxen- same reasons docs don't like those during the TWW. They are all blood thinners.

Hope that helps.

When I was pregnant with DD, my OB suggested I take a low dose aspirin not during pregnany, but always. Shows how different docs are!

I meant not ONLY during pregnany, but always.

 

[LLbean]

Have any of you girls tried baby aspirin? Someone suggested it to me the other day. Cant remember why the conversation came up as i have told no-one that we are ttc but she thought it helped in someway.

???

Wendy
x

I did and OMG was I regretting it! Guess I don't need it cause when AF showed up it was like a murder scene! I mean massive overflow, big huge blobs...ugh... not pretty at all

 

[sarahincanada]

boooo Indigo, I came on to see if your temp had gone up!
oh well, I like your plan for cycle 5
by the way what country do you live in? I dont think I know and just curious.

Grrrr is it Thursday yet? If Im not pregnant this month I get to go to Vegas (if I am I still want to go, but hubby doesnt want me flying so early on) so I win either way!! Next month Im doing the same as this month but will ask them about LP support. Then Im having august off, no temping etc as my family are here. also if I got pregnant that month its a may baby and my SIL is getting married next may so I thought it might be too much. then IUI in September or October. Determind to get pregnant this year! looking at the bigger picture, trying not to focus on the month to month

 

[sarahincanada]

Have any of you girls tried baby aspirin? Someone suggested it to me the other day. Cant remember why the conversation came up as i have told no-one that we are ttc but she thought it helped in someway.

???

Wendy
x

I did and OMG was I regretting it! Guess I don't need it cause when AF showed up it was like a murder scene! I mean massive overflow, big huge blobs...ugh... not pretty at all

definitely read about quite a few people taking it on here, especially those that had a MC as its supposed to help with blood flow and lining. I dont like to take anything unless my dr tells me too, Im too nervous about messing up things. Thats why I dont go for any of the herbal things either. I do reflexology, thats as alternative as I get!!

 

[tulip girl]

hockey24 - sorry the witch arrived. Big hugs. x x

Indigo - Grrrrr, for the temp dip, I had a nosey at your chart yesterday and it was looking lovely. Loving you positivity and your plans for your holiday though. chin chin! x x

I'm currently in the boring bit, CD 3 waiting for af to sod-off then I can get organised (aka....begin the bonk-fest!!)

Babydust. x x x

 

[Jodes2011]

I will be joining the August test group - the witch arrived this morning loud and clear!

Good luck to all the other July testers and hoping to see some BFP's today!

x

 

[struth]

Sorry to hear about those who have been got by AF/ are out.

Notwithstanding my thoughts that Pregnacare messed up my cycle, I have never had period symptoms like this over so many days. I'm a wham, bham, AF over type of gal.

What makes you think that pregnacare messed up your cycle bittybotty? I'm taking that at the moment and just wondered what you thought about it/what experiences you had?

 

[Indigo77]

Thanks everyone....

Wooly.....I really wanted to take a cycle off, but DH didn't agree....so we compromised...NTNP this cycle...

Sarah...I live in the USA...