TTC #1 and over 30

[Kmae]

Breezy, those jerks! I'm so sorry you are going through this as if things were not so hard already. We are here for you whenever you need us.

 

[MayJan]

I'm so sorry to hear that, Breezy..

 

[ZeeZ]

Rmsh - Good luck with all your blood tests, let us know how that goes. When do you get to see the thyriod specialist? there is so much conflicting info about soy but from what I hear if it is going to work it will work quickly (first few months) or not at alland you only take it for 5 days so maybe it will be ok.

MrsChezek - Glad you're having a great trip and don't worry about the lack of OPKs on holiday. hope you're just having lots of fun BDing though.

Breezy - I'm sooo sorry. I can't believe they did that to you.

hope everyone has an awesome weekend

 

[rmsh1]

my visit with the nurse went well. She took bloods for everything on my sheets except progesterone, and I will get that whenever I ovulate next. I get blood results next week. So I am in limbo now with no idea what my body will do this cycle. My AF has turned heavy and more like a regular AF now.

I am worried about PCOS, as my first 6-8 cycles off bc were regular (and bc shrinks cysts), but now they are all over the place, with an anovulatory thrown in, so could be PCOS. No idea if that will show up in the blood work I had taken. I might see what the results are and then go see my doctor again.

But the soy is looking better and better for me

 

[Veganlily]

breezy

 

[ZeeZ]

my visit with the nurse went well. She took bloods for everything on my sheets except progesterone, and I will get that whenever I ovulate next. I get blood results next week. So I am in limbo now with no idea what my body will do this cycle. My AF has turned heavy and more like a regular AF now.

I am worried about PCOS, as my first 6-8 cycles off bc were regular (and bc shrinks cysts), but now they are all over the place, with an anovulatory thrown in, so could be PCOS. No idea if that will show up in the blood work I had taken. I might see what the results are and then go see my doctor again.

But the soy is looking better and better for me

Glad it went well, hope this gives you answers and a BFP soon. If it is PCOS then at least you'll know what it is and then there is plenty that they can do to help you (and that you can do yourself). I really hope that you’re fine though and that it’s not one more thing to worry about.

I was diagnosed with PCOS in my very early 20s when AF went missing (finally came back 10 months later). I was so scared that my contraception had failed and I was pregnant that the PCOS was actually a relief. Not only was I not pregnant, but also had less chance of an accidental pregnancy.

Of course now I have very different feelings. I’m trying really hard to fall pregnant before the positive effects of bc wear off and my cycles go whacky again but my doc says they can’t do any tests until at least 6 months.

 

[grkprn]

Breezy - I'm so sorry that's why. Haven't been on in awhile, because the showed up last Saturday at 10 DPO!!! I'm finally starting to feel a bit better. It was totally wrong of your MD's office to give you hope. And on top of AF arriving early, my DH will be in Europe for 2.5 weeks! Awesome - a lost month....but I'm now looking at it positive and thinking it'll be nice to take a month off of planning and worrying. Oh and no clomid!

By the way, I have a bossy yorkie also (10 years old) - he runs the roost! Take care of yourself and remember that it's so nice to have everyone here in a similar situation.

 

[MD1223]

Rmsh - I am glad your dr's visit went well and I hope you get the answers you need.

grkprn - Sorry about AF and your DH being gone for 2.5 wks! Maybe that will give you some nice R&R time and get your body geared up for next go.

 

[MD1223]

Afm, I am getting super antsy. Starting to symptom spot again, which I know I shouldn't. And, fighting to not poas on Sunday at 10 dpo again. I leave this week for work and really want to take a test with my DH before I leave. I guess I could wait until Tuesday and follow our 12 dpo rule . . . .

How's everyone else doing?

 

[luna_19]

Feeling good! Considering testing on Monday at 13 dpo since I've had 3 frers sitting around for a few months now...

 

[sasha0430]

Hey girls...do you mind if I join...I am 34 and dh is 35..we have been ttc #1 for over a one year and a half…I am DPO 14 today but I am not testing…I have decided to wait on AF instead…I just do not feel very optimistic about this cycle…well I guess after all disappointments why would this cycle be any different..also I cannot bare to see BFN’s it is always like kick in a gut…so instead of getting disappointed several times in TWW I will just wait on AF and then have a pity party…O yea this month was my third cycle of clomid as well…Good luck girls and lots and lots and lots of baby dust for all…I just hate the jealous, bitter, hateful person this process has turned me into

 

[MayJan]

Feeling good! Considering testing on Monday at 13 dpo since I've had 3 frers sitting around for a few months now...

Good luck Luna!!! Keep us posted..

 

[MayJan]

Hi Sasha welcome it's a long journey for u , i hope u can get ur BFP soon.

 

[Alisa SD]

Hey girls...do you mind if I join...I am 34 and dh is 35..we have been ttc #1 for over a one year and a half…I am DPO 14 today but I am not testing…I have decided to wait on AF instead…I just do not feel very optimistic about this cycle…well I guess after all disappointments why would this cycle be any different..also I cannot bare to see BFN’s it is always like kick in a gut…so instead of getting disappointed several times in TWW I will just wait on AF and then have a pity party…O yea this month was my third cycle of clomid as well…Good luck girls and lots and lots and lots of baby dust for all…I just hate the jealous, bitter, hateful person this process has turned me into

That is exactly my plan for next time as well. There is something less heartbreaking and more definite about waiting for AF. No need imagining evaps and shattering my heart.

 

[rmsh1]

Zeez do you know if PCOS can come about later in life? I know when I starting getting AF's, I was regular, though they were long (36 days). I am wondering if I would have had symptoms of PCOS then if I had it, or is it something that can start later

 

[ZeeZ]

Rmsh - not really sure but I know that often its not picked up until much later in life because its such an inconsistant thing.

most PCOSers have insulin resistance, weight problems irregular cycles and cycsts on their overies but there are exceptions to every single symtom.

of my 4 obgyn i've had in my life only one picked it up without me mentioning i'd had it. I was lucky most woman only find out when they ttc. Also it can get worse over time so maybe they symtoms were just not noticable yet.

like I've mentioned before my currents cycle seem like my body wants to O, cant quite finish the job, tries again and gets it right a week later which gives me a 34 / 35 day cycle. That may have been happening to you before.

but again there could by many other explanations that have nothing to with PCOS. I'd ask then to check just to be sure and then go from there.

 

[bakingbabe]

I'm at 13dpo and am scared to test yet! I am trying to wait for Sunday to test. Trying hard to be strong!

 

[luna_19]

Your temp is still nice and high! How long is your lp usually?

 

[ZeeZ]

Good luck baking babe!

And welcome Sasha. TTC brings out the best and worst in all of us.

 

[bakingbabe]

Your temp is still nice and high! How long is your lp usually?

Hi Luna,
My lp is usually about 14 days. It averages that with the shortest being 12 and the longest being 16.