TTC #1 at 35+

[EllaMom2B]

Tracey, do you know when you ov'ed? A long cycle could mean later than usual?

Thanks Lisa for letting me stick around! First visit to the dr. is a week from today for blood work; first scan a couple weeks after that, then every 4 weeks. I can't wait! I want to skip right past all the worry and have my healthy girl! PMA rules!

Don't worry about the vino. I'm impressed you didn't drink a whole bottle all by yourself (as I have done on many an AF day). How's the new house? What's it like?

Hugs and babydust to all!!!

Swak - Ella

Aww hunni how exciting and you so deserve your little girl PMA does rule and your going be fine, i can't wait to hear all the preggo stuff and need info for when i get my although got AF today but I don't mind just makes me more determined!!

The new house is gorgeous out in the country with four beds and the sun shines on the conservatory in the morning just wanna fill it with

Since AF arrived today it puts O when I am away with work but I maybe need a month of just to bd when we want and take the pressure off for a month so next month we can really get down to it

Hi, Lisa!

Definitely the way to look at it! OH and I were apart for the whole first week of my cycle, so when it was time (CD 10-20), we were excited for . Also, maybe it's good -- here's a month when you can really just listen to your body and feel your OV without the pressure and stress. Plus if you get your BFP in March, then doesn't that mean a lovely Christmas present?!

How's that for some PMA?!

 

[NurseKel]

Hello to all you ladies! I was so excited to see this thread as I am 35 and have been TTC with my new hubby. We each have one child from previous marriages and luckily after 3 months my MD put me on Clomid. We finally got our last Saturday morning!!! We are so excited but still a little nervous waiting on my blood work results for confirmation. Loads of baby dust to all of you!!!

 

[Lisa1]

Yes Ella a Christmas baby sounds awesome plus with work it would be a good time for maternity leave

Kellie congrats on the what does clomid do if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Lisa1]

Aha Kellie just googled it! It helps ovulation, does it increase the amount of eggys that are released? It says 5-10% chance of multiple births would this be higher with us being older?

I am defo going to see the doc this month and demand she give me some help. My cycle is now 28 days after 7months which is what my cycle was before the pill I also get a +opk on cd14 so think everything is ok? although a check up would give me peace of mind.

I had all the symptons last month and am now wondering if I am getting the eggy but it is not actually able to stick? My cousin has low b12 and I think possibly ages ago a blood test also showed I was borderline. Do you girlies think this could be an issue? ok off to the docs.

 

[EllaMom2B]

Congrats Kellie! We got our BFPs on the same day! I'm also waiting for my doctor's appointment and blood work -- next Tuesday. You have a child from a previous marriage? How old is s/he? I think the rest of us are all trying for #1, though many with OH #2 (at least I am). 4 weeks today, and praying for a sticky bean! My OH told so many people today already -- he's so totally thrilled, and so am I! (First for us both.)

Lisa, the meds my dr. gave me were like Clomid -- meds for ovulation induction -- but you're right: with Clomid there's a higher incidence of multiples. That's not a good thing for 35+ 1st timers, according to my doctor. So instead of Clomid, she prescribed Anastrozole, which is also a medication that induces ovulation but that DOESN'T increase the likelihood of multiple babies.

It works like this: you take the drug from CD 3 through 8, then for a whole week after, and monitor ovluation thereafter, because you can actually OV multiple times. To solve the "sticking" problem, along with the ovulation drug, you also take progesterin (brand name Premerin), which builds up the lining of the utereus. Apparently anastrozole also doesn't have the side effects of Clomid, namely drying up CM.

But I actually never took the drugs, of course, so this is all just what was explained to me.

I'm a BIG fan of B vitamins and have been taking tons for a few months, though part of a healthy-hormone balancing formula multivitamin.

Congrats again, Kellie, and PMA all the way Lisa luv!

 

[zero7]

Hi ladies

Well, just got the rest of my blood results. Progesterone result was 'normal, showed ovulation had occurred'. I meant to ask what the level actually was but was slightly reeling from being told my thyroid result was borderline. The receptionist said that it didn't say which way it was borderline but seeing as I am curvy I am guessing it would be underactive. She said I had to go back in two/three months for a re-test. I have been taking high doses of soy on days 3-7 (as it is supposed to act like natures clomid) for the past two cycles and have read today that there is a link between soy and thyroid problems! Safe to say, I wont be taking anymore.

Anyway FX'd that the next test will be OK.

Hope you're all ok girls. Congrats Kellie H&H 9 months to you. xxxxxxx

 

[Lisa1]

Congrats Kellie! We got our BFPs on the same day! I'm also waiting for my doctor's appointment and blood work -- next Tuesday. You have a child from a previous marriage? How old is s/he? I think the rest of us are all trying for #1, though many with OH #2 (at least I am). 4 weeks today, and praying for a sticky bean! My OH told so many people today already -- he's so totally thrilled, and so am I! (First for us both.)

Lisa, the meds my dr. gave me were like Clomid -- meds for ovulation induction -- but you're right: with Clomid there's a higher incidence of multiples. That's not a good thing for 35+ 1st timers, according to my doctor. So instead of Clomid, she prescribed Anastrozole, which is also a medication that induces ovulation but that DOESN'T increase the likelihood of multiple babies.

It works like this: you take the drug from CD 3 through 8, then for a whole week after, and monitor ovluation thereafter, because you can actually OV multiple times. To solve the "sticking" problem, along with the ovulation drug, you also take progesterin (brand name Premerin), which builds up the lining of the utereus. Apparently anastrozole also doesn't have the side effects of Clomid, namely drying up CM.

But I actually never took the drugs, of course, so this is all just what was explained to me.

I'm a BIG fan of B vitamins and have been taking tons for a few months, though part of a healthy-hormone balancing formula multivitamin.

Congrats again, Kellie, and PMA all the way Lisa luv!

Thanks Ella

lol lov that you never needed to take them I have been trying to get an appointment at my docs to get tested.

My OH was saying last night when i tol him my AF had arrived that with every month he gets closer to wanking in a cup lol did you take extra B vitamins as well as your multivitamin?

I am wondering if I can tak pregnacare and also a B12? I am urrently having a big glass of red while waiting on lasagne cooking

 

[Lisa1]

Hi ladies

Well, just got the rest of my blood results. Progesterone result was 'normal, showed ovulation had occurred'. I meant to ask what the level actually was but was slightly reeling from being told my thyroid result was borderline. The receptionist said that it didn't say which way it was borderline but seeing as I am curvy I am guessing it would be underactive. She said I had to go back in two/three months for a re-test. I have been taking high doses of soy on days 3-7 (as it is supposed to act like natures clomid) for the past two cycles and have read today that there is a link between soy and thyroid problems! Safe to say, I wont be taking anymore.

Anyway FX'd that the next test will be OK.

Hope you're all ok girls. Congrats Kellie H&H 9 months to you. xxxxxxx

Lou Lou that seems all good! hope the other test is good as well huni I am wondering if or more when I get tested would I like them to find something i.e thyroid and then say oh thats why and if we do something then you will get pregnant.

How are you feeling about the tests hun? Sorry if it's to personal a question i am just wondering how I will cope with mine and OH getting them done

 

[Lisa1]

Tracey huni,

i still have the in the cupboard how are you getting on hun? how you feeling?

 

[zero7]

Lou Lou that seems all good! hope the other test is good as well huni I am wondering if or more when I get tested would I like them to find something i.e thyroid and then say oh thats why and if we do something then you will get pregnant.

How are you feeling about the tests hun? Sorry if it's to personal a question i am just wondering how I will cope with mine and OH getting them done

Hi Lisa

I am ok with having the tests and so far most have been fine. At the end of the day I'd rather know whats what and if anything thats wrong can be sorted then thats a good thing. I am just a little worried I have left things a bit late as time is ticking by and tests and appointments can take so long and b4 you know it, months have gone by!

When are you getting your tests done hon?? I do understand what you mean about finding something and being able to get it fixed. I know a couple of couples who have unexplained infertility and thats so hard for them. However one of them is pregnant now so all is never lost. xxx

 

[Lisa1]

Lou Lou that seems all good! hope the other test is good as well huni I am wondering if or more when I get tested would I like them to find something i.e thyroid and then say oh thats why and if we do something then you will get pregnant.

How are you feeling about the tests hun? Sorry if it's to personal a question i am just wondering how I will cope with mine and OH getting them done

Hi Lisa

I am ok with having the tests and so far most have been fine. At the end of the day I'd rather know whats what and if anything thats wrong can be sorted then thats a good thing. I am just a little worried I have left things a bit late as time is ticking by and tests and appointments can take so long and b4 you know it, months have gone by!

When are you getting your tests done hon?? I do understand what you mean about finding something and being able to get it fixed. I know a couple of couples who have unexplained infertility and thats so hard for them. However one of them is pregnant now so all is never lost. xxx

Thanks hun for the info I have been trying to make an appointment for two days now but the phone is always busy plus work is ridiculous at the moment.

I know what you mean about time ticking by and I really wanna get things moving so will make an effort to get an appointment tomorrow, or at least have an appointment.

Tomorrow is cd3 so bloods tomorrow would be good although i doubt tht will happen as docs is so busy.

 

[Hope4BFP]

Hun Ella didn't have to many symptons and thought she was out to this month so I am sending you PMA by DHL and hoping you get a when will you be testing again?

Thanks Lisa, you are a star ... I may test tomorrow depends on what my temp is like, I'll be 10/11dpo, I really don't feel preggo though. I did the first 7 days after Ov (which is weird... and impossible, I think!) but the last couple of days - nothing. I dunno, AF always turns up or I start spotting on 12 dpo so I may just wait. Don't like seeing those -ve tests

 

[Hope4BFP]

Well ladies, I caved in, I POAS and I'm only 8/9 dpo! I convinced myself that I should try at least one of my tests as they are FRERs (I have 4) and the batch numbers matched those in another post on here where they had the faulty 3 lines issue - wanted to see if mine were faulty (sorry Lisa, hope this is not bad of me to bring this up?)... AND, I totally convinced myself that it was good it was this early as there was no way that I could get a +ve so the test for the 3 lines/false +ve would test for sure if mine were faulty. I didn't use FMU. Feel pretty silly now though as seeing that one lonely line without even a hint that another line could exist just felt... well, I know the test result means nothing as it is too early but it still made me feel a bit low

Hope you are all doing ok? Big hugs for you all x x x

I have no symptoms at all so my PMA is wavering for this month At least my DH has his appoint with the doc tomorrow so there is a feeling of momentum This is such a rollercoaster ay!?

Just to let you know that I had zero -- I mean ZERO -- symptoms this month with my BFP. I still don't! (And yes, that's making me nervous.) I tested neg w/ a FRER at 8 and 9 dpo, FAINT pos at 10, neg digi at 11, then BPF at 12 on both!

to all! (keeping some sticky dust for myself )

Thanks Ella, one of my best pals didn't have any symptoms for a few weeks either so please try not to worry too much

Me, just can't imagine it, but I guess no one can until it finally happens. Need to keep digging into my PMA! xx

 

[Hope4BFP]

Hello lovelies! How are you all doing?

Tracey - Any sign of AF/BFP yet hun? Sounds like you may have Ov'd late. Fx'd for you!

Nursekel - Many congrats!! How wonderful! Wishing you a happy & healthy 9 months

Lisa - Vino is always the best way to deal with AF, in my opinion anyway! Defo push for some tests honey! I changed my doctor when they wouldn't help me.

Lou Lou - Good news on the progesterone hun. I have got into the habit of making an appointment with the doc for results as I have also found in the past that the receptionists can only give the very basics and then I am left wondering about the detail, plus I like being able to do the 'what's next' with the doc Maybe get yourself another appoint to clarify? x

Sam, I bet you are having a fab time out in Dubai, lucky thing! We miss you!

AFM, I've got my blood test results appoint on Friday. I went with my DH today for his first appoint today. It went really well, he came away with his little SA box, he was a little shocked that he has to avoid any for 5 days (and, ahem, any other activity iykwim!). The doc also gave him some basic advice (reduce alcohol/caffeine, take vit tabs, zinc, etc.). My DH is away with work for the rest of the week so it's gonna take a lot of self control for me not become a PAOS addict over the next couple of days!

Thinking of you all and sending lots of PMA and x x x

 

[Tigger_lass]

Hi Guys

Sorry it's late to get back to you all...it's interim review time at work and i've been working really long hours delivering these to my team...stress lol.

Well AF is still bundled up in Lisa's cupboard as she still hasnt shown her manky face here lol. I really dont know what's happening but i am planning on testing first thing in morning if she hasn't arrived. I have 2 tests - an asda one and a CB digi...which one should i use? Hmmm the one that will give me the BFP lol.

I've been trying to keep up with all of your news but so much has been happening with you all - see what happen's when you take a couple of days out? Sam is going to be totally bamboozled lol.

Really hope everyone is well and will keep you posted...if i ever get a BFP you will hear me........no matter where in the world you are

Take care and luv muchness

Txxx

 

[EllaMom2B]

Hi Guys

Sorry it's late to get back to you all...it's interim review time at work and i've been working really long hours delivering these to my team...stress lol.

Well AF is still bundled up in Lisa's cupboard as she still hasnt shown her manky face here lol. I really dont know what's happening but i am planning on testing first thing in morning if she hasn't arrived. I have 2 tests - an asda one and a CB digi...which one should i use? Hmmm the one that will give me the BFP lol.

I've been trying to keep up with all of your news but so much has been happening with you all - see what happen's when you take a couple of days out? Sam is going to be totally bamboozled lol.

Really hope everyone is well and will keep you posted...if i ever get a BFP you will hear me........no matter where in the world you are

Take care and luv muchness

Txxx

When you get your , not if. WHEN!!! (Digis are less sensitive.)

I never supplemented extra B vitamins or anything else -- just took the regular vitamins from womentowomen.com. I'm generally wary of herbs, because I'm sensitive to medication, so a little can do a lot (and not always good).

So today was day, though I was 2 days late last month. I took a test this morning -- the test line came up right away, dark as could be. It's reassuring! Most reassuring though is knowing that others are in the same situation, whether while ttc'ing or in first tri, where I expect to see you all very soon!!!!

I'm thinking of all you lovely, beautiful moms-to-be!!!! Enjoy that vino while you can!

 

[Leilani]

Hi ladies - well it's been back to school for me today - and it's as hectic as ever. As well as being in charge of my subject, I am also responsible for timetabling/rooming/subject allocations - basically all the logistics which involve teachers and students, and with just under 2000 bodies to co-ordinate, the start of the school year is probably my busiest time - but it keeps my mind off the TWW, so I guess that's a good thing.

Unfortunately my office is the first one teachers walk past, so eveyone sticks their head in for a chat, which is fine for the first hour, but I feel like I should print a flyer detailing what I did with my summer holiday, it could read like this: AF arrived during week 2, OV'd just after Christmas, so lots of Chrimbo nookie, was on TWW for new year, so only had a couple of drinks, then AF showed again, went away for a weekend, came back in time for using my CBFM, had a long weekend of BDing, and the waiting begins again! That would keep them away in future - especially if I talk about CM and cervix position.

 

[Leilani]

Ella - good to see you keep getting those positives - how very exciting, I'm so stoked for you (and your DH)!

Tigger - Defo go with the Asda one, save the digi til you're sure it'll be +ve - I've got my ears open, but can't hear anything yet!

Hope4BFP - I don't think I agree with your doc about your DH's SA. When I asked my GP about how long he should abstain for, she said just 2 days - especially if we're going to be doing BDing every second day - as the sample will then reflect the "quality" of the sperm you're working with.

Lisa - I like your no-stress month plan, I think it's probably good for mental health, if nothing else - though I guess it needs to be unavoidable like yours for it to actually happen

Zero7 - don't you just hate vague blood test results, both mine and DH's GPs were vague about our results - saying things like, could be better, or as expected at your age! Luckily my GP is pro-babies, and agreed to refer us before we had any tests done, purely based on our age and the time it takes for a referral to come through - I was a bit cross to start with, she mentioned this the first time I mentioned babies, but am happy about it now.

NurseKel - congrats on your BFP - and thanks for dropping by with soem support for us.

Day of the Triffids was on TV last night - which cased me to have weird triffid dreams and DH to wake in the middle of the night wondering where he was and why he couldn't see - I pointed out it was the middle of the night, he said "oh" and went straight back to sleep! Can't wait til the second episode!!

 

[Hope4BFP]

Hope4BFP - I don't think I agree with your doc about your DH's SA. When I asked my GP about how long he should abstain for, she said just 2 days - especially if we're going to be doing BDing every second day - as the sample will then reflect the "quality" of the sperm you're working with.

I thought the same thing, we have been BDing every day (tmi - sometimes more than once ) so you are right, this would not reflect reality. I think I will do some research, thanks

 

[Lisa1]

hello girls I actually got through to the docs today and have made an appointment for next Wednesday yeah.

I made it with the male doctor as the women is a bit of an ice queen so thought he would be more helpful.Omg its cd3 it feels like im about to climb a mountain everytime the month begins without a

I leave for Munich two days before I am due to ovulate so the stress is supposed to be off this month lol LIKE I WONT BE THINKING WHAT IF THE SPERMIES SURVIVE FOR TWO DAYS LOL at least this month if I do get preggers I will no it's a girl I would also love a little girl xx

Ella fab news the POAS is strong but then why wouldn't it be your gonna get a little princess yeah and when she is born I want a virtual lol

Tracey keeping my fx for you huni xxx

Lelliani you are flat out hun, me to work is so busy I had a good break at Christmas but feel very stressed now

Hope glad the tests went well huni fx for hubby as well

Babydust to all and PMA for this month if we get at least one a month tht would be great xxx so who is next? Tracey?