Need a buddy - 37 & TTC #1

[Bunnyslug]

Whoo hooooo tryfor2!!
That is such exciting news! My partner turns 40 on the 29 th!
I think this is our first positive oldermom75!!

Now there's a thought. A lucky thread. I am a bit superstitious. I picked up the book taking charge of your fertility at a used book store. I also grabbed a novel " the magicians assistant" from the fiction section that day. On the last page was handwriting on someone's hormone levels and when they were taking their trigger shot. I feel like the book is my lucky charm and so are you ladies.

I'm already so thankful for so many things. I hope next year brings me and all of you one more thing to be ever thankful for.

To you guys in the two week wait- hang in there. I have ten days to O.
M.

 

[oldermom1975]

booger76- Yeah, holidays are rough patches. The parties at least are a distraction. I saw a pregnant woman the other day when I was out walking, and it shocked me how potent the desire was to get to that point. That is why our first success on this thread makes me so happy- it gives hope to everyone.

bunnyslug- Wow, really? You have a book with someone else's handwritten numbers in them? That is pretty cool! And I agree- it is good luck!

I am praying for us all!

 

[ERosePW]

I have three days until test time. Tuesday..... So close, and yet so far away.

 

[oldermom1975]

Like I said on the other thread, I admire your self-control! I would have gone through about 20 IC's and entirely too many FRERs by this point.

We are all pulling for you!

 

[ERosePW]

Like I said on the other thread, I admire your self-control! I would have gone through about 20 IC's and entirely too many FRERs by this point.

We are all pulling for you!

In all my other cycles, I had probably already tested for three days by this time, so I really don't usually have self-control, lol! In fact, if I had any HPTs, I would've tested yesterday. I almost stopped on my way to my friend's house, but I was running late and couldn't. TBH, I really wish I had gotten some last night. But at the same time, kinda glad I didn't! Lol

 

[Future Mom]

Congrats tryfor2!!!!

 

[lamago]

Do u ladies mind if I join? I've been trying for 13 months and had 2 failed iui's. Would love to join the group.

 

[oldermom1975]

Do u ladies mind if I join? I've been trying for 13 months and had 2 failed iui's. Would love to join the group.

Welcome!

 

[tryfor2]

Welcome Lamago.

Tested again today and the line is darker! So let's hope this sticks. I know it is still really early. I've been having a ton of cramping and back pain (didn't have this last time FYI, just more proof there's no "normal" or baseline in this), but trying to stay positive. I did think I saw a speck of blood in the toilet the other day (I mean a SPECK), but I don't think that is necessarily bad.

Oldermom 1975, you're right, it's best to share the news ASAP. I told DH last night and he was both surprised and very happy. He's already offering to help me up out of bed! Last time we waited 3 months to tell everyone else. It involved a lot of lying and hiding, things I don't think I can pull off with a toddler in tow, so I think we will tell our parents in the next week or so.

ERosepw, wow, you have the patience of Job. I'm with Oldermom--I'd have gone through a slew of tests by now. Good for you.

Bunnyslug, yes, I hope indeed this is a lucky thread. I am pulling for all of you. I am a firm believer in little signs. "The Magician's Assistant" is by Ann Patchett, right? She's a good writer. I enjoyed "Bel Canto."

Keep the updates coming girls. I'll be checking on you all and sprinkling lots and lots of baby dust like a fairy godmother on a mission! I admit I'm hesitant to move to the pregnancy threads as I'm scared to jinx things.... I guess I'm sort of caught in a new sort of limbo. Not that I'm complaining!!

Best, best wishes to all of you!!

 

[oldermom1975]

Welcome Lamago.

Tested again today and the line is darker! So let's hope this sticks. I know it is still really early. I've been having a ton of cramping and back pain (didn't have this last time FYI, just more proof there's no "normal" or baseline in this), but trying to stay positive. I did think I saw a speck of blood in the toilet the other day (I mean a SPECK), but I don't think that is necessarily bad.

Oldermom 1975, you're right, it's best to share the news ASAP. I told DH last night and he was both surprised and very happy. He's already offering to help me up out of bed! Last time we waited 3 months to tell everyone else. It involved a lot of lying and hiding, things I don't think I can pull off with a toddler in tow, so I think we will tell our parents in the next week or so.

ERosepw, wow, you have the patience of Job. I'm with Oldermom--I'd have gone through a slew of tests by now. Good for you.

Bunnyslug, yes, I hope indeed this is a lucky thread. I am pulling for all of you. I am a firm believer in little signs. "The Magician's Assistant" is by Ann Patchett, right? She's a good writer. I enjoyed "Bel Canto."

Keep the updates coming girls. I'll be checking on you all and sprinkling lots and lots of baby dust like a fairy godmother on a mission! I admit I'm hesitant to move to the pregnancy threads as I'm scared to jinx things.... I guess I'm sort of caught in a new sort of limbo. Not that I'm complaining!!

Best, best wishes to all of you!!

Good luck tryfor2!!! Let us know what is going on every once in awhile.

 

[Jazzbird]

Hi All - I just turned 37 and I've been ttc#1 for 11 months. So hard not to get down even at this relatively early stage.

Really nice to connect with some ladies my age.

Xxx

 

[oldermom1975]

Hi All - I just turned 37 and I've been ttc#1 for 11 months. So hard not to get down even at this relatively early stage.

Really nice to connect with some ladies my age.

Xxx

Yeah, TTC kinda sucks. Wouldn't it be nice to just not think about it and have fun getting pregnant?
If only!

But that is what this thread is for- support. Welcome!

 

[oldermom1975]

Been feeling crampy since I ovulated four days ago. Hope I am not just incubating a mega-cyst!

 

[Jazzbird]

I've had constant cramps since ovulation 6 days ago. I wish it was a good sign but past experience says it isn't . I put a hot water bottle on my lower back last night and that seems to have eased the cramps a bit!

 

[oldermom1975]

I've had constant cramps since ovulation 6 days ago. I wish it was a good sign but past experience says it isn't . I put a hot water bottle on my lower back last night and that seems to have eased the cramps a bit!

I have been thinking about using a hot water bottle on my stomach to try to increase circulation in that area. A long shot, but may as well try it!

 

[ERosePW]

Hi All - I just turned 37 and I've been ttc#1 for 11 months. So hard not to get down even at this relatively early stage.

Really nice to connect with some ladies my age.

Xxx

Welcome Jazzbird! I'm also 37 and have been TTC#1 for the same amount of time. I'm in my 11th month currently, so after this month, it's officially a year. And I agree, its tough not to get down... more than anything though, I get scared. Wondering what's preventing it from happening. I'm in my 2nd round of Clomid, and thinking about seeing a FS if something doesn't happen this cycle. Good luck to you, and welcome to the thread.

 

[ERosePW]

MEGA temperature drop today. Really had high hopes for this cycle until my temp drop today. I shouldn't be due for AF for another 5-6 days though, so not sure why such a huge drop below coverline already. Usually it doesnt drop until the day before, or the day of. So not sure what's up with that. urgh.

 

[tryfor2]

ERosepw, don't lose hope. You aren't necessarily out yet. I've had some pretty erratic charts and seen plenty of weird charts that culminated in BFPs. Have you ever looked at FF's chart gallery? You can narrow search criteria to pg charts with, say, erratic temps, late ovulation, and low post-o temps (just things off the top of my head). Not trying to give you false hope, but I found scrolling through those charts comforting. Try to remember that there are a lot of textbook "perfect" charts that don't result in BFPs. My temps are never that high and have stayed static the last couple of days, despite test results (I'd think they should be climbing). Try not to panic. One temp doesn't make of break anything, even below cover line; it's the overall pattern. Sorry, don't mean to preach--I'm sure you know all this! But it ain't over till the red lady shows.

Jazzbird--welcome! There seems to be a ton of us 37 year olds! '76 was apparently a good year--a fertile one, at least (for our parents)!!

 

[ERosePW]

ERosepw, don't lose hope. You aren't necessarily out yet. I've had some pretty erratic charts and seen plenty of weird charts that culminated in BFPs. Have you ever looked at FF's chart gallery? You can narrow search criteria to pg charts with, say, erratic temps, late ovulation, and low post-o temps (just things off the top of my head). Not trying to give you false hope, but I found scrolling through those charts comforting. Try to remember that there are a lot of textbook "perfect" charts that don't result in BFPs. My temps are never that high and have stayed static the last couple of days, despite test results (I'd think they should be climbing). Try not to panic. One temp doesn't make of break anything, even below cover line; it's the overall pattern. Sorry, don't mean to preach--I'm sure you know all this! But it ain't over till the red lady shows.

Jazzbird--welcome! There seems to be a ton of us 37 year olds! '76 was apparently a good year--a fertile one, at least (for our parents)!!

Thanks tryfor2, I really appreciate your support! It does boost the spirits to be reminded of these things, so thank you!! I have searched the FF charts, and you are right, there are some wacky ones that end up as pregnancy charts! That is so true. I need to keep remembering that. Although I dont want to get my hopes up, its still no fun being down about it while I wait for AF for days, LOL! Might as well be a little hopeful and optimistic while I can, right?

 

[Jazzbird]

I've actually stopped charting. I still do opk and check cm etc but ditched the temping. I just find it too stressful.

If you have trouble sustaining your temp you can put your feet in hot water for 10-15 minuted every day from ovulation. It helps to warm up channels and uterus.

I agree lots of 37 year olds ... Very interesting to try and see why we all left it later than others born in other years. Something we were told by our parents: have a life first before kids ... Get a sustainable career ... Don't give up your life for a man??

AFM I think I witnessed a very unhappy mother left to raise her 2 kids whilst my dad enjoyed a jet setting corporate lifestyle. I always promised myself never to be reliant on a man and it made me super wary.

Good luck to everyone.

Xxx