TTC #1 at 35+

[Leilani]

Was wondering where yuo'd got to Deb! Take it easy and make sure you get some quality sexy time in - you never know your luck.

Hi Zero7 (or should we call you Lou Lou?) - welcome aboard and I'm sorry for your losses. Where abouts are you in this cycle?

CHin up Lisa, do you feel like AF is on her way? I hope she stays away.

Woke up to chronic back-ache - so I put it down to the BDing, or a good strong ovulation - it usually only aches like this just before AF. I think my slightly increased Soy dose has made a big difference, so now only 341 hours to wait, though will endeavour to dtd tonight too.

Went to a friends engagement party yesterday (think I've mentioned her before - known her bloke 7 months!), Well, talk about baby city - there were so many babies and toddlers and pregnant ladies, it was all abit much really. Call me mean, but I didin't get her a pressie, as they are getting married in April, when I will give them a gift, I just think it's a bit cheeky having an engagement party less than 3 months before the wedding - maybe I'm jealous, we didn't have an engagement party and so I missed out on tea-towels and kettles!

 

[Leilani]

Oh and tigger - step away from those tests, or at least use your FMU!!

I've got a couple of CB digis which I am saving til I'm really late - as I know they aren't that sensitive and the price (and 1 week wait for them to arrive) makes me not want to waste them!

Lisa, have you had any blood tests done yet? If AF does show, then you'll be good to get the CD3 bloods done.

 

[Lisa1]

Was wondering where yuo'd got to Deb! Take it easy and make sure you get some quality sexy time in - you never know your luck.

Hi Zero7 (or should we call you Lou Lou?) - welcome aboard and I'm sorry for your losses. Where abouts are you in this cycle?

CHin up Lisa, do you feel like AF is on her way? I hope she stays away.

Woke up to chronic back-ache - so I put it down to the BDing, or a good strong ovulation - it usually only aches like this just before AF. I think my slightly increased Soy dose has made a big difference, so now only 341 hours to wait, though will endeavour to dtd tonight too.

Went to a friends engagement party yesterday (think I've mentioned her before - known her bloke 7 months!), Well, talk about baby city - there were so many babies and toddlers and pregnant ladies, it was all abit much really. Call me mean, but I didin't get her a pressie, as they are getting married in April, when I will give them a gift, I just think it's a bit cheeky having an engagement party less than 3 months before the wedding - maybe I'm jealous, we didn't have an engagement party and so I missed out on tea-towels and kettles!

Hi Leilani

AF due tomorrow but my PMA is back with a vengance!!! just did all the house work and Ironing and me and OH are getting a puppy for the new house

Just read the thread I had put up about the frer with the three lines in the test gallery and I am still getting people saying oh it's defo a it can't be wrong arrrgghhh I wanna scream, even after I posted it was a false positive

good luck with the huni hoping it brings you your belated engagement present

 

[Lisa1]

Hi ladies Mind if I join in??

I am 42 and have been ttc since I was 40 years and 10 months!! I have managed to get preggers twice but lost both - one was a mc at 12 weeks and one was ectopic. I also lost a falopian tube.

Its nice to know that you ladies understand how it feels to be trying for #1 and all around you, you keep hearing how 'time is running out for you' and 'of course, its much harder at your age'!! Its also the fact that none of us already have children - dont get me wrong, I dont begrudge anyone who's already got kids, but I think we understand that it is a totally different position to be in. I haven't put that very well- but I hope you know what I mean and I hope I haven't come across badly.

Sorry, I've waffled!!

Anyhoo, hope you'll have me and look forward to chatting to you all.

Lou Lou xxx

Hun welcome to the gang lol

You are in great company all first timers and fed up being told ohh don't leave it any longer or it's much harder at your age etc etc.

totally know were you are coming from I feel like a leaper sometimes when people ask me well how many kids have you got now and I say actually none.
People seem pretty stunned at this

Well thats about to change cause this year even if i have to buy one I'm getting a baby might even get two!!!lol although one would be awesome.

 

[Lisa1]

Oh and tigger - step away from those tests, or at least use your FMU!!

I've got a couple of CB digis which I am saving til I'm really late - as I know they aren't that sensitive and the price (and 1 week wait for them to arrive) makes me not want to waste them!

Lisa, have you had any blood tests done yet? If AF does show, then you'll be good to get the CD3 bloods done.

I am gonna ring first thing in the morning and try to get an appointment. also am back at the gym with a vegance although I have to be careful as i get pretty carried away and can over train. just wondering do any of your OH take any vitamins?

 

[Lisa1]

tracey i have buddled the into a cupboard not letting her out until I know your safe hun xx

FX for you pettle xx

 

[Beanhopes]

Hi ladies Mind if I join in??

I am 42 and have been ttc since I was 40 years and 10 months!! I have managed to get preggers twice but lost both - one was a mc at 12 weeks and one was ectopic. I also lost a falopian tube.

Its nice to know that you ladies understand how it feels to be trying for #1 and all around you, you keep hearing how 'time is running out for you' and 'of course, its much harder at your age'!! Its also the fact that none of us already have children - dont get me wrong, I dont begrudge anyone who's already got kids, but I think we understand that it is a totally different position to be in. I haven't put that very well- but I hope you know what I mean and I hope I haven't come across badly.

Sorry, I've waffled!!

Anyhoo, hope you'll have me and look forward to chatting to you all.

Lou Lou xxx

Hi Lou Lou

Welcome to our thread. We have all been TTC for much loved babies.
Ella seems to have got her which is just fantastic.
Most of us have been waiting too long for our princes after kisses a lot of frogs! Eventually looking forward to our

I hope your stay in ttc is short.

Sam x

 

[Beanhopes]

Lisa - I need to know is that your guinea pig?
What puppy are you getting? I have two fur babies. My little Field Cocker Spaniels, Alfie and Dudley. They are 4yrs old and simply gorgeous. I should post a picture of them.

I'm going to miss them like crazy when I'm on hols. We have a friend moving into our house to look after them. That'll give you some idea of how spoilt they are!! xx

 

[Lisa1]

Lisa - I need to know is that your guinea pig?
What puppy are you getting? I have two fur babies. My little Field Cocker Spaniels, Alfie and Dudley. They are 4yrs old and simply gorgeous. I should post a picture of them.

I'm going to miss them like crazy when I'm on hols. We have a friend moving into our house to look after them. That'll give you some idea of how spoilt they are!! xx

It is not my guinea pig but i have two guinea pigs cookie and oreo and two cats frankie and benny lol kinda a food thing going on.

I also have a 16yr old german shepard cross called chanel lol she is my fur princess unfortunately after separating with my hb my brother took her for me and I miss her dreadfully I held her in my hands when she was born but can't keep her in my apartment it's to tiny.

Although she comes for sleep overs it's heartbreaking leavng her back for both of us Just another two months and I can have her back sleeping by my bed ahhh the joy

Please post your doggy pics for me I would love to see your little spoilt fur babys We are hopefully getting a rottweiler puppy there is a breeder near us who has a litter due end of this month and the pups will be good to go in April. Our new house is out in the country with very few houses around it, so wanted a big dog who would look the part in case anyone came around.

 

[Lisa1]

This is chanel in the back of my TT a bit of a tight squeeze

 

[EllaMom2B]

Hi everyone!

I've been busy POAS three more times (!!!) -- all . The anxiety of ttc is now replaced by the worries of having a sticky bean... It's always something for me! I'll call my ob 1st thing tomorrow and try to get in this week for a proper blood test. Of course I'll let you all know what happens!

Didn't really do anything different or special this month, I'm afraid. OH and I were apart for the first week, so didn't until the first day in my fertile window (CD 10-20, I always figure). Then again on CD 12 (when I first noticed EWCM), 14, and 15 (had EWCM through day 14). I think I O'ed on CD 14.

The thing I noticed this month is that I had more days of EWCM, and really felt OV come and go. Grapefruit juice has really helped my EWCM. Otherwise, I was just taking a women's supplement from womentowomen.com, which was recommended to me by a friend who got pregnant at 38 and 41.

I really give credit to Lisa and her PMA!!!! Chatting with you all this month truly relaxed me. Thanks so much for always listening. Though we're worlds apart, I feel very close to you all. Having such positive cheerleaders really comforted me during the whole month. It also seems typical that just as I was planning to go on a drug regimen (rx in hand from the dr), I got pregnant!

To be honest, I feel a little in limbo at the moment. I have like a dozen postive tests, but AF isn't due until Tuesday, so I'm only like 3w + 5 days. And I don't like looking in 1st Tri here, frankly, because there are so many sad stories. I have to believe that this is our baby (and that it's a girl)!

to all!

- Ella

 

[Lisa1]

the kittens

 

[EllaMom2B]

the kittens

oh mi gawd


SO CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm a crazy cat person, in case you can't tell. If you think you've spoiled your dogs, Sam, consider that ours never spends a night alone. NEVER. Have a fantastic holiday!

 

[Lisa1]

Hi everyone!

I've been busy POAS three more times (!!!) -- all . The anxiety of ttc is now replaced by the worries of having a sticky bean... It's always something for me! I'll call my ob 1st thing tomorrow and try to get in this week for a proper blood test. Of course I'll let you all know what happens!

Didn't really do anything different or special this month, I'm afraid. OH and I were apart for the first week, so didn't until the first day in my fertile window (CD 10-20, I always figure). Then again on CD 12 (when I first noticed EWCM), 14, and 15 (had EWCM through day 14). I think I O'ed on CD 14.

The thing I noticed this month is that I had more days of EWCM, and really felt OV come and go. Grapefruit juice has really helped my EWCM. Otherwise, I was just taking a women's supplement from womentowomen.com, which was recommended to me by a friend who got pregnant at 38 and 41.

I really give credit to Lisa and her PMA!!!! Chatting with you all this month truly relaxed me. Thanks so much for always listening. Though we're worlds apart, I feel very close to you all. Having such positive cheerleaders really comforted me during the whole month. It also seems typical that just as I was planning to go on a drug regimen (rx in hand from the dr), I got pregnant!

To be honest, I feel a little in limbo at the moment. I have like a dozen postive tests, but AF isn't due until Tuesday, so I'm only like 3w + 5 days. And I don't like looking in 1st Tri here, frankly, because there are so many sad stories. I have to believe that this is our baby (and that it's a girl)!

to all!

- Ella

Hun PMA you have the stickiest bean ever and your on your way to being a mommy and of course a girl pincess for Ella

I might get some grapefruit as I seem to be lacking in ewcm since coming off the pill does it have to be pure grapefruit? yuck

Also might get those tablets as well couldn't hurt lol yes hun stay away from 1st tri at the minute and just relax and enjoy the knowledge that your preggers and gonna be a mummy.

 

[zero7]

Awww thanks for the warm welcome ladies.

Glad to be on board! I have mooched around a few of the forums here and they are all great but somehow I always feel a little lost sometimes being older and not already having children.

To answer a couple Q's - I am CD 23 of a 26-28 day cycle. Feeling like I usually do around this time i.e. - witch on way? Of course she is! I had my 21 day bloods done on Fri so awaiting results. Had FSH done recently which was 6. My cycle used to be more 28-30 days but has reduced recently but I have been very stressed so could be down to that.

Oh, and Lou Lou is fine btw leilani (or zero - I dont mind! x)

Well done Ella and good luck anyone else testing soon.

Chat soon. Lou Lou (another cat lover) xxxxxxx

 

[Leilani]

I am gonna ring first thing in the morning and try to get an appointment. also am back at the gym with a vegance although I have to be careful as i get pretty carried away and can over train. just wondering do any of your OH take any vitamins?

My DH takes a Men's multi-vit - which he always has done, but now he's more conscientious about doing so - he also takes flax-seed oil - for his skin (honestly he's not gay!!), I have also started him on Maca - this is a Peruvian root which is meant to enhance libido for both mena nd womand and according to the info has been used for 1000s of years! I don't know if it's the placebo effect, but he thinks (TMI ALERT) it makes his cockle (for want of a better word) bigger!!! I'm not sure about that, but it does seem to be more responsive, so he'll be on the maca for the foreseeable future. On the literature that came with it, they say it's nature's viagra!

Maca

 

[EllaMom2B]

I actually love grapefruit juice, so happily drank loads of it. I do have to say that the other thing that happened this month is that we had really good sex! Just worked out that way... trying actually seems to hinder the joy for us.

Hi Lou Lou! I know what you mean about feeling lost not having kids yet -- that's why I love this forum for the ttc #1 at our age. And again, it's clearly good luck!

Thanks Leilani for all the wonderful, supportive PMA. I'm so grateful!

FX for us all!

 

[Beanhopes]

Lisa my DH takes all manner of vitamins honestly its a wonder he doesn't rattle! Including Zinc which is supposed to be like rocket fuel for their swimmers

Ella I am so happy for you. What does it feel like to get a ??

Here are my little angels. Alfie is the red head and Dudley is the little black monster munch.

I've been awake since 03.22am! Don't know why I can't sleep when I'm going on holiday. I have to go into the office for a few hours but then this evening I will be sipping champagne, courtesy of Virgin Airways I'm really hoping there is a in the post all of us for Feb. xxx

 

[Beanhopes]

Lisa the Tropicana Grapefruit Juice is lovely and refreshing. Apparently if you have a glass before every meal it aids weight loss too.

I take 1000mg of Evening Primrose Oil everyday too which is apparently good for EWCM. Only take that up until Ovulation though as it's not supposed to be good for the conception part.

QUOTE - Evening Primrose Oil or EPO helps women to produce more fertile quality cervical fluid also known as “egg white cervical mucus”. This type of cervical fluid is fertile, thin, watery, clear and “stretchy” and easily aids the sperm to swim through the uterus and into the fallopian tube, and to the egg. Also, this type of fluid helps the sperm to stay alive for up to five days inside the fallopian tube, thus enabling conception to happen even if you don’t have intercourse again by the time ovulation occurs.

If your cervical fluid is thick, brown or dry, it can obstruct or prevent fertilization. Some women are very dry, and have problems in producing an adequate amount of fertile quality cervical fluid. Drinking a lot of water and taking the Evening Primrose Oil or EPO can certainly help in the production of fertile cervical fluid in these women.


I'm taking Vitamin B Complex this month as it's supposed to be good for helping the little egg to stick and it helps length your leuteal phase too. Last month I was only 10 days which is the minimum I think.

QUOTE B6 (up to 50mg/day) and B12 (up to 50mcg/day): Along with folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12 help make up part of the B-complex family. All of these vitamins are essential to good reproductive health. B6 in particular has been shown to increase fertility in women, while B12 helps men with low sperm counts.

 

[Tigger_lass]

Hi Guys

AF didnt arrive yesterday and still doesnt feel like she is coming. So got up this morning and did a CB digi (yes Leilani - i did use FMU this time ) but a BFN

WTF is happening with my screwy body? I have never been late since i came off the mirena in july. AF has been coming 1-2 days early or on time but never late. The CB pack says try again in 3 days if still no AF and if that is still -ve then see GP. grrrrrrrr

Anyways, Sam - have a fantastic holiday and have lots of BD.

Ella - stick little bean, fx'd for a H&H baby xxx

Leilani, hope, zero, debs - hope you are all well and using some of Lisa's PMA.

Lisa - you are due AF today so has she arrived? or have you tested again yet? I'm so sorry about the false +ve, i really can't imagine how you felt hun but big hug xxx