TTC #1 at 35+

[Beanhopes]

Hello everyone,
Someone mentioned this thread in the TTC section, I had never seen it!!
I'm 39 and will start trying this month. I got married, gosh! 8 years ago and I never wanted kids and neither did my husband.
But this summer something changed, I cannot explain what, talked to a friend of mine (38) who got pregnant very easily and I thought 'maybe it's not too late for me', and now I can't even understand why I never wanted kids in the past, very strange...
My husband was shocked and very surprised to hear I wanted a baby, it's been a few months of fighting and talking about it and what can I tell you.. he's finally given in and we'll start trying at the end of Feb, when we'll be going away on holiday.
We've both been taking Pregnacare conception for 3 months, I've been taking Primrose Oil for years since it totally helps with my period headaches, so I'll keep on taking them only that now up to ovulation. I've started going to Yoga and also doing Fertility Yoga poses at home and I'm thinking of going to Reflexology once a week. Do I sound obsessed or what..!!
We've both taken Fertility tests that are used by the NHS and got positive results.
Will let you know how it goes...
B.

Welcome Barbara

I know exactly what you mean about not even wanting a baby. With my ex husband I never wanted children, probably because he didn't but I started to think I couldn't imagine my life without them. I wanted the option. Now I'm with Mr Confident it'll happen without any issues and 7 cycles later not even a hint of a baby. I'm 38 in April and my DH is 35, I'll be visiting the docs this month when AF arrives. Last month I was 26days and I'm that today but no show from the evil .

I have also been taking a really high dose of EPO for as long as I can remember. I suddenly stopped taking it as I was scared of MC and my hormonal headaches have returned! Oh well I am still taking it up to OV.

I hope your stay in ttc is short and filled with lots of support and friendship.

Sam x

 

[Lisa1]

Hello everyone,
Someone mentioned this thread in the TTC section, I had never seen it!!
I'm 39 and will start trying this month. I got married, gosh! 8 years ago and I never wanted kids and neither did my husband.
But this summer something changed, I cannot explain what, talked to a friend of mine (38) who got pregnant very easily and I thought 'maybe it's not too late for me', and now I can't even understand why I never wanted kids in the past, very strange...
My husband was shocked and very surprised to hear I wanted a baby, it's been a few months of fighting and talking about it and what can I tell you.. he's finally given in and we'll start trying at the end of Feb, when we'll be going away on holiday.
We've both been taking Pregnacare conception for 3 months, I've been taking Primrose Oil for years since it totally helps with my period headaches, so I'll keep on taking them only that now up to ovulation. I've started going to Yoga and also doing Fertility Yoga poses at home and I'm thinking of going to Reflexology once a week. Do I sound obsessed or what..!!
We've both taken Fertility tests that are used by the NHS and got positive results.
Will let you know how it goes...
B.

Welcome huni x

hope your stay here is short, your not obsessed just like the rest of us driven in life and TTC. It can make us a little bonkers thou lol

A holiday sounds wonderful to start your journey, I hope you bring something nice back

 

[Lisa1]

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8503726.stm

Barbarap you posted this thread and I thought it was very interesting indeed, especially about multpil births.

Maybe you have already added this to here so if you have I apologise, just thought all the girls would like to read it.

 

[mazcal]

Sam, I so hope you don't get this week, or for a very long time.

I miss Ella too, it doesn't seem fair that she can try for so long and then finally get a bfp and then this happens.....not fair!

I am also with Mr Confident who doesn't see even the point of talking about it, until it happens. If it was happening in his body he would want to talk about it!!! He keeps telling me 'chill out it will happen', ok this is only my second cycle but I'm not flippin 25 anymore!

Still no I hate this!

Barbarap sounds like you are well prepared for ttc! And it may happen on a hol as you will be more relaxed!

I don't know if I should start taking epo or agnus again if and when af shows, maybe its better to go as nature intended?

Sam, thinking about you getting a bfp is taking my mind of my ongoing wierdness post pill, cool that she aint there yet!

We'll see.....

 

[mazcal]

https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8503726.stm

Barbarap you posted this thread and I thought it was very interesting indeed, especially about multpil births.

Maybe you have already added this to here so if you have I apologise, just thought all the girls would like to read it.

Wow, that is very interesting! It is really nice to read something like this for a change instead of the usual rubbish.
Interesting article on there about proper elderly mothers, one was 70. I personally would not have the energy!!!

 

[zero7]

Hello ladies. Welcome barbara

Me and my hubby never wanted children either until January 08 when we saw the scan picture of my brother and sister in laws little one. We both suddenly wanted to start a family. We never said anything until we were driving home afterwards and both came out and said it at the same time! Awwww.

Anyway we have been trying since Feb 08 with a couple of hic-ups along the way but I am still feeling positive (most of the time!!). Hope your stay here is short and sweet hon.

Everyone else ok I hope. Good luck for testing girls.

I am just beginning to get a few ov pains and quite alot of cm (tmi-sorry) so have been giving my fella the eye this evening!!! He's playing on the playstation at the mo but not for long......heh heh heh.

Love and hugs. xxxxx

 

[marie73]

Hi all - can I join the group? It looks like you're a great support to each other during the whole ttc journey. I'm 36 and my hubby's 35 - we've been married for 3 years this year but together for many more. We've been ttc for 2 cycles but not told anyone. I've got all the comments about what lovely parents we will make but that's been going on for a while now, although I'm probably taking more notice of it at the moment. Good luck to all. I'm probably showing my ineptitude with technology but how do I get a ttc 35 + banner?

 

[mazcal]

Hi Zero! You are at the fun time of the month then! Hope so much it will happen for you this cycle! You are so cool, and so supportive of everyone else when it must be hard for you, you are amazing!

Hi Marie, welcome! Everyone on here is really so lovely and supportive, its great to be able to talk to girls in the same situation. I am like you, same age, two cycles, waiting for AF to show in second cycle. I can't believe I would be so lucky as to get a bfp second cycle so pretty convinced will arrive in the next week.

Have a great Friday girls, half term next week for us teachers hurray!

 

[zero7]

Hi marie- welcome hon! Hope you get your BFP really soon.

I think if you look back a few pages, there is a code to cut and paste into your signature. If you need more info on how to set up the signature - just say hon!

Yay for half term mazcal! xxxxx

 

[barbarap]

Thanks to everyone for such a warm welcome.
I couldn't get into the site this morning and was already having withdrawal symptoms.
Went to yoga last night and the teacher said my class is being moved to Mondays because there will be a new prenatal yoga class on Thursdays. She said there seem to be lots of pregnant women and they needed one more class.
Maybe there's something in the air down here in Wimbledon..??

 

[Beanhopes]

Hi all - can I join the group? It looks like you're a great support to each other during the whole ttc journey. I'm 36 and my hubby's 35 - we've been married for 3 years this year but together for many more. We've been ttc for 2 cycles but not told anyone. I've got all the comments about what lovely parents we will make but that's been going on for a while now, although I'm probably taking more notice of it at the moment. Good luck to all. I'm probably showing my ineptitude with technology but how do I get a ttc 35 + banner?

Hello Marie
Of course you can join us.
I hope you won't have to hang around the ttc for too long but we are very happy to keep you company in the meantime.
The moment you make that decision to try something just switches in the female brain. Well it did with me and I can't really think about much else!
to you.
Sam x

 

[Beanhopes]

CD27 and I have dull cramping and very very sore bbs.

Leilani I think the must be almost done with you and then she'll be on her broomstick and on my doorstep within the next few hours.

Maria - what's happening with you. No pressure or anything but you are our only immediate hope.

x

 

[Hope4BFP]

Barbara & Marie :wave: and welcome!

Lisa, so glad you are back! Missed ya!

Maria, Sam - what's the scoop? You two are so chilled this month, very impressive, the suspense is killing me lol... what's the next step? Are you still having crazy dreams?

LouLou - Hope you managed to get your fella off his playstation, good luck chasing that eggy this month!

Leilani - Have you started taking all your pills and potions yet?

I miss Ella too, we may have not all found each other if it wasn't for Ella's wonderful thread. Hope you are doing ok Ella

I just (@11:30am) got a pos on an OPK stick so guessing I will O in the next 24-36hrs. I did an OPK last night at about 8pm, it was neg but getting close to being a pos. Not sure when to BD as we were aiming for the every other day Bding this month - any suggestions?? We BD'd last night around midnight but 'lost' most of the We are off to the rugby tomorrow so there will be an early start, not great if a morning BD is in order as I will want to have my legs up in the air for at least 45 mins afterwards! Sorry if this is all TMI ladies

Come on girls, really want at least one of us to get our BFP this month (no pressure lol)!!!

 

[Hope4BFP]

CD27 and I have dull cramping and very very sore bbs.

Leilani I think the must be almost done with you and then she'll be on her broomstick and on my doorstep within the next few hours.

Maria - what's happening with you. No pressure or anything but you are our only immediate hope.

x

Read this after I posted... Are those the symptoms you usually get when AF is due? AF symptoms are so similar to pg symptoms, hope she doesn't show Sam, keeping everything crossed for you!

 

[Beanhopes]

Oh I really hope she doesn't show up too.

I've spent all month thinking I don't have a chance as I've had no symptoms at all and then the closer I've got to AF I've started to let myself believe it only takes just once and maybe, just maybe I could be lucky enough.

I have got AF type cramps though so I know I will be disappointed. I haven't had my usual spotting 7days before AF but I might have solved that this month because I took B Vit complex before oving.

I have been incredibly tired, going to bed early if I haven't dropped off on the sofa and even though I'm eating regularly I keep getting really hungry and my blood sugar drops to the point where I get shakey. It takes me a while to recover from that even after I've eaten. Could all just be pre-menstrual stuff though.

I'll keep you all posted on good and bad developments.

x

 

[EllaMom2B]

I'm writing from the doctor's: I had a last ultrasound before my D&C (blighted ovum). But...

THEY SAW THE HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!!

121 bpm -- just as it should be!!!!!

I'm 6+2 weeks pregnant!!!!!

Still bleeding, and this is SO shocking. I literally just finished my ultrasound and am still waiting for the doctor. But I couldn't wait to tell all of you!!!

 

[mazcal]

CD27 and I have dull cramping and very very sore bbs.

Leilani I think the must be almost done with you and then she'll be on her broomstick and on my doorstep within the next few hours.

Maria - what's happening with you. No pressure or anything but you are our only immediate hope.

x

Hey Sam, you are so sure she is coming. But your sympoms are similar to me, maybe she is flying over the sea as we speak heading for us. Or maybe there is something else going on for both of us.

I don't know what is going on, I am a bit scared that my period has gone awol and its not preg, I just stopped working, is that silly? I am two days late if my cycle was going to be a 28 day one every month, which I can't know until af comes....as only on second cycle.So confusing!

If she is coming I just want her to come now, as this is torture!

Oh my gosh Ella, just saw your mail. How is that? What happened? Thats fantastic news, so happy for you!!!!!

 

[mazcal]

Sam, I had cramping earlier in week, its gone off a bit, but bbs are huge and so sensitive and achy, also have been eating all time for a week, if af doesn't come soon I will be as big as a house!

Ella, how on earth did that happen? Its amazing! I am so happy I am dancing!!! xxxx

 

[zero7]

I'm writing from the doctor's: I had a last ultrasound before my D&C (blighted ovum). But...

THEY SAW THE HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!!

121 bpm -- just as it should be!!!!!

I'm 6+2 weeks pregnant!!!!!

Still bleeding, and this is SO shocking. I literally just finished my ultrasound and am still waiting for the doctor. But I couldn't wait to tell all of you!!!

OH MY ACTUAL GOD!!!!

What????? Thats amazing!!!!

 

[Hope4BFP]

I'm writing from the doctor's: I had a last ultrasound before my D&C (blighted ovum). But...

THEY SAW THE HEARTBEAT!!!!!!!!!

121 bpm -- just as it should be!!!!!

I'm 6+2 weeks pregnant!!!!!

Still bleeding, and this is SO shocking. I literally just finished my ultrasound and am still waiting for the doctor. But I couldn't wait to tell all of you!!!

OMG!!!!!!! Give us an update soon!!!!!