Over 30 & still trying for baby #1

[MrsDuck]

Good luck for Thursday itsawonder

Highhopes yay for v day, ooh what have you been buying?

Melly good luck with all the

It's my wedding anniversary tomorrow and me and hubby are going out for afternoon tea, hopefully if I feed ruby before we go she won't scream while we are out, I don't want to bf in public if I can help it although after I've done it a few times I'm sure I'll just lollop the boob out and get on with it haha

 

[ItsAWonder]

Happy almost anniversary Mrs. Duck!! I hope Ruby gives you some quiet time as well.

HH - Congrats on V-Day! I'm also curious as to what you have been buying.

AFM - just resting as much as I can until Thursday. Was going to try to kick start labor w/ sex, certain foods etc. but my poor little cat has other plans for us. When we got home from the doctor yesterday she could not walk and has unfortunately gone into complete kidney failure. I don't want to go into labor early b/c we need to take care of her. She is with the vet for 24 hours getting fluids to try to kick start her kidneys. If it works a friend will stay at the house while I am in labor. If it doesn't we will have to put her down tomorrow. Not really the way I want to feel for Thursday but just hoping she pulls through. Either way, she can't live like she has since yesterday. Poor thing couldn't get to the bathroom and wet the bed while we were sleeping and she won't eat or drink.

 

[snowbabies79]

After 2 losses and a period of wtt due to health reasons, I've just been given the ok to start ttc again. I'm over 30 and am still trying for my first rainbow baby.

Anyone else over 30 and trying for their first?

I am new to these kinds of forums. Been TTC for several years with MC 6/16/11. Wondering how you were so successful?

 

[MellyH]

ItsAWonder, I'm so sorry to hear about your cat, I hope she just needs the jump start and she's doing well tomorrow. It's so hard to lose a beloved family pet.

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Flou I hope they call you soon to follow up with specialist! Maybe call and but them ? good luck this month! So great that your body signals you for O!

Itsawonder one more day!! Good luck and can't wait to hear about it! Thinking of you. Hope you are feeling well
So sorry to hear about your cat. Hoping that things work out with her and the vet.

Melly hope you are feeling better, good luck!

Highhopes thanks for the encouragement. I've been feeling better since the appointment but also scared. What will be will be I have to keep telling myself. Yay for v day and things feeling real little over 3 months to go! When is your

Mrsduck happy anniversary!! Hope you are enjoying with DH and Ruby !

Snowbabies sorry for your loss and good luck to you.

AFM I am convinced AF hates me and wants to make me miserable. Please leave me soon ( this month or many months!). I have to fix my ticker...cd 1 was Monday. I was able to confirm this was nurse and hsg is scheduled for Monday. Any suggestions on hsg for ladies who have had this? She said thyroid and prolactin levels came back and so far so good. Follow up appointment June 17 to figure out the plan for next cycle! I told my supervisor quick yesterday when she was running to a meeting. I felt kind of dumb, I tend to get emotional and nervous talking about it with certain people and I know you could hear it in my voice. She was supportive though and doesn't have a problem with me changing hours as needed.
Trying to figure out what to do this month...I can't find mineral oil for lube so wondering if I should just press my luck and use my normal lube and hope for the best, either way after this month it will be out of our hands.

 

[MellyH]

MrsDuck, happy anniversary Enjoy your first one as parents!! Your marriage will never be the same, but I'm sure your husband will show you he's capable of such amazing things as a father!

ItsAWonder, how is your cat today

Buttrfly, sorry about the rough time. Big gentle hugs!

 

[ItsAWonder]

Well - we may have a miracle kitty on our hands. It turns out that she is not in kidney failure so it may be heart disease, the tests won't be back for a couple of days. Either way, she ate this morning and will use the litter if we put her in it. She is also regaining her balance and is meowing at us again. I don't know if she will maintain her strength but we are hoping so. A few friends will check on her while we are in the hospital and one will spend the nights here to help her get to the bathroom.

Feeling much better about leaving tomorrow!

Buttrfly - so sorry that your AF is this bad. I do hope she leaves for many months! Can you find a mineral oil based lubricant online? Personally, I would stay away from the regular ones. Give yourself every chance that you can.

 

[MellyH]

Ah, sounds like you have some wonderful friends, ItsAWonder! I'm so glad to hear she's perked up.

 

[flou]

Happy anniversary Mrs Duck! I hope you had a great day!

Itsawonder good luck for tomorrow and I am glad your cat is getting better.

buttrfly. Sorry you are going through a tough time but it will all be worth it when you get to hold your little one. I've never had an hsg so don't have much advice but I have heard of people taking paracetamol or ibuprofen as you can get AF like cramps after. I hope you get good results from the hsg.

Melly good luck this cycle!

highhopes congrats on reaching v day. I'm so excited for you - won't be long now!

 

[ItsAWonder]

Mrs. Duck - Happy Anniversary!!!!

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Good luck for tomorrow itsawonder!!

 

[highhopes2013]

Mrs duck happy anniversary!

Itsawonder thinking of you today. Hope all goes as smoothly as possible! Your cat sounds like a fighter, glad he/she is eating again.

Buttrfly I've had a hsg. It isn't too bad. You get clamped open and they fill you up with a dye and watch to see if your tubes get filled or whether there are any blockages. It is a bit uncomfortable and you feel some pressure down below but it is bearable. By far the worst bit for me was when the dye all came flooding out at the end and then the nurse wiped me off down there. It will be just fine though, don't worry. Apparently for some people once they've had a hsg they get pregnant as it clears up any minor blockages etc. sadly wasn't the case for me but that's what everyone including my doctor told me at the time.

So far we have bought: two car seats, double buggy, wardrobes x 2, drawer units x 2 (one each for as they get older!) cotbeds, mattresses, sheets, curtains, duvet covers and pillow covers (even though we don't need them till babies are a year old, found some nice ones), blankets. Still to buy: Moses baskets, steriliser and bottles, clothes, nappies etc...all the fun stuff! Buying two of everything is costing so much!!!

 

[MrsDuck]

After 2 losses and a period of wtt due to health reasons, I've just been given the ok to start ttc again. I'm over 30 and am still trying for my first rainbow baby.

Anyone else over 30 and trying for their first?

I am new to these kinds of forums. Been TTC for several years with MC 6/16/11. Wondering how you were so successful?

Welcome snowbabies I'm sorry for your loss I'm not really sure how I was successful with this pregnancy but I used opks and every other day leading up to and beyond my fertile period and we were just lucky to catch. Good luck with your journey

Buttrfly I'm glad your supervisor was supportive I agree with itsawonder I wouldn't use your normal lube either. The 17 June isn't far away, I can't wait to see your bfp

Flou I'd definitely chase up your appointment, I hope you don't have to wait too long

Melly are you feeling any better?

Highhopes I bet you have been enjoying your baby shopping, I love it but sooooo expensive just for one let alone 2!

Itsawonder fantastic news about your cat I hope all is going well today, thinking of you and can't wait to hear your good news and see pics of your new arrival

Afm we had a lovely anniversary afternoon tea yesterday, ruby was fantastic and everyone kept coming over to see her as she was so good and asking about her age etc

Thanks ladies for all your best wishes

Well my little miss has already almost outgrown her Moses basket so we are going to have to move her big cot bed into our room in the next couple of weeks bugger I was hoping she would stay in it longer

 

[flou]

Itsawonder I hope all is going well with you.

The hospital phoned me today and they want me to have another cd21 bloods. Have no idea why as each one has come back that I'm ovulating but never mind. This will be the fourth one. I'm cd 20 tomorrow and about 5 dpo so I'm going for my blood test tomorrow. And I should have my next appointment with the FS on the 7th July to discuss all my results and what we do next.

 

[Buttrflyl553]

Thanks melly how are you this cycle?

Itsawonder that is so great about your cat! How are you and little one?? I'm guessing you are in the hospital and look forward to update!
I did find mineral oil finally on iherb.com so we will see how it is

Flou glad you at least have a date for follow up! Seems so far away ugh! They must be booked. Hopefully you get your answers soon. Did they take more blood work than just the fsh and progesterone?

Highhopes thanks for the info on hsg. I have also heard many that get pregnant after. Because of blood test results ( updating below) I would be surprised if I did.
I can imagine two of everything is expensive but exciting at the same time! Are you dying to know the genders?

Mrsduck your anniversary sounds lovely! Glad you got some time to enjoy DH and Ruby! How many years have you been married?


AFM got more blood test results back and looks like we've found the problem ( or one of them!) they are worried about my blood sugar as A1C shows borderline diabetic but that isn't new because I am hypoglycemic so have to speak with nutritionist soon ( nutritionist is part of the team too!). Also recommended vitamin d3 1000 mcg twice a day as mine was low and they said its important for pregnancy . Testosterone and AMH levels are high and she said this is indicative of PCOS ( polycystic ovarian syndrome). The symptoms really do explain so much as does the difficulty getting pregnant part. Both the nurse and nutritionist believe this to be the case put together with my wacky cycles but they can't diagnose and are waiting to see if that is what the doctor feels. I don't see why she wouldn't diagnose it though. Anyone have any experience with pcos? I know it can be very difficult to get pregnant but have heard it's treatable and many eventually get pregnant. Is hard because I want answers but once I get them it's somewhat depressing to think about. Can't change it though!

 

[MrsDuck]

Itsawonder I hope all went well and I can't wait for your update

Flou sorry your appointment is quite far away but at least you have a date to work towards now. I'm glad they are doing stuff in the meantime, I hope all goes well with your bloods

Buttrfly we've been married for 3 years but together for 10
I'm so sorry that they have found issues but I'm glad everything is treatable and hopefully now that these things have been found it won't be long before your levels are adjusted and you get your bfp sorry I can't help with the pcos but I know lots of ladies on other threads have got their bfp's with pcos

 

[highhopes2013]

Buttrfly I have PCOS but doctors said I could still have got a bfp naturally if it wasn't for DH sperm issues which is why we went for ivf. I've heard of plenty of women with PCOS getting pregnant. I was told they could try a drug to make me ovulate but as we had sperm issues there was no point. Hopefully there will be an easy solution for you xx

 

[MrsDuck]

Highhopes have you seen these??

https://m.nctshop.co.uk/category/Cots-Cribs-and-Moses-Baskets-products-201

Ruby has almost outgrown her Moses basket already so something like these might last you longer and if I'd seen these first I would have got something like this for Ruby I think they are a great idea and there is a larger one for twins too

 

[highhopes2013]

They do look good! But we are getting the Moses baskets as gifts so not paying ourselves. Also, twins are born very small usually so I'm hoping they will stay in the Moses baskets for longer! Can't believe ruby has outgrown hers already!!! Xx

 

[MrsDuck]

Oh that's not so bad I know!! I stupidly thought she'd be in it for a few months, now we have to dismantle her cot bed which we put up in her room and put it up in ours. It will be a bit cramped in our room with her cot bed in there but I really don't want to buy something else just for a few months use :/

Any news itsawonder?