TTC #1 at 35+

[mazcal]

Its funny, made me eat chinese tonight and have some guiness. I also would have eaten alot more but luckily the cupboard is bare.

Lisa 1, sorry it must be a real pain for you, I am terrible after only one month of trying!

 

[Lisa1]

Its funny, made me eat chinese tonight and have some guiness. I also would have eaten alot more but luckily the cupboard is bare.

Lisa 1, sorry it must be a real pain for you, I am terrible after only one month of trying!

I am dreadful every month i think yip it's this month get all the symptons but then they were always there just hiddn by the pill

I am worried about going to the docs have picked the male doctor he is young so hoping he will be helpful and understand my need for a LO and my fears over being infertile I am 36 next Sunday and want this so much so I have been reading and they say if you are over 35 and have been trying for over 6 months you should get checked out.

So I am wondering what they will do? i am having regular periods and get a +opk so I believe I am ovulating. I am wondering what they will check for? Obviously they will do the the bloods i.e cd3 and cd20 to check ovulation has occurred but then what? any help girlies as to what they will check after that?

 

[zero7]

Spermies (but you already know that one!) Your blood is also tested for other things - thyroid, STD's etc at the same time as the day 3 or 21 test. Then you would probably have an u/s to check out your womb for any obvious probs. You should also get your tubes checked - usually HSG as this is less intrusive than a lap and dye. Think thats it - but maybe more.

 

[Lisa1]

Spermies (but you already know that one!) Your blood is also tested for other things - thyroid, STD's etc at the same time as the day 3 or 21 test. Then you would probably have an u/s to check out your womb for any obvious probs. You should also get your tubes checked - usually HSG as this is less intrusive than a lap and dye. Think thats it - but maybe more.

Thanks zero is this all done on the nhs? I have been checking my local fertility clinic looks about 6grand to get everything done alot of money but I would sell everything if I have to!

 

[zero7]

Not sure if it varies as to where you live Lisa but as far as I know you get this all done on NHS. Some through your Dr/local health practice and some through being referred to FS by your Dr.

So far I have had an u/s and blood tests. Awaiting HSG now through referral to FS. Hubby not had SA but I have requested the HSG because of already having an ectopic so we'll see if they allow me to get it done prior to SA.

I also paid privately to have an u/s (£120) after I had a mc as I was concerned.

xx

 

[mazcal]

Its funny, made me eat chinese tonight and have some guiness. I also would have eaten alot more but luckily the cupboard is bare.

Lisa 1, sorry it must be a real pain for you, I am terrible after only one month of trying!

I am dreadful every month i think yip it's this month get all the symptons but then they were always there just hiddn by the pill

I am worried about going to the docs have picked the male doctor he is young so hoping he will be helpful and understand my need for a LO and my fears over being infertile I am 36 next Sunday and want this so much so I have been reading and they say if you are over 35 and have been trying for over 6 months you should get checked out.

So I am wondering what they will do? i am having regular periods and get a +opk so I believe I am ovulating. I am wondering what they will check for? Obviously they will do the the bloods i.e cd3 and cd20 to check ovulation has occurred but then what? any help girlies as to what they will check after that?

Hi Lisa1, I was wondering about the symptoms because I certainly didn't get all this before I was on the pill, just some bad cramping just before and during 1st day of AF.
I would be exactly the same as you, in that I think its best to get checked out. Whats plus opk? And LO? Your birthday is nearly same day as mine, mine this Friday, I am 37 tho

Zero, sorry to hear about your mc and ectopic, it must be hard, I love the way you guys are so upbeat and come on here and have a laugh,

I would wish having a baby was just a matter of pure will, no chance involved!

I am trying not to think I am preg now, as I have no PMS yet, I have to realise I will spend two weeks every month wondering....and I have only started on this journey! I am glad I found this site, its good to know we are all feeling the same.

 

[mazcal]

And what the heck is this mad waking up at 5am for no reason, grrr I will be so tired at work.

 

[mazcal]

Have started to feel faint and wierd, just like last month. This post pill pre menstral stuff is too much. I really hope I don't get this every month now!

I can prob say I am not preg then, but since I don't know what the heck is happening with my body since I came off the pill, who knows?

to Go away, you are not welcome in this town no more!

 

[Tigger_lass]

hey lovely ladies

i was good and only had 2 jugs of homemade cocktails and pizza last night mmmmm

AF is packing up her bags and should be out the door today - yay!!!!!!!!! so am just gearing up to get on the rollerocoaster again but i'm feeling really positive. I love being able to come here and read what you all have been up to and it makes me believe that if there's justice in this world then we will ALL get our BFP that we so desperately want. Ella has led the way and shown that it can be done...go PMA!!

hope you are all well and having a great day, whatever you may be up to.

Txxx

 

[EllaMom2B]

Hi everyone!

Wow... go offline for a weekend, and look what happens!!

Leilani you are a kick-ass cool chick for telling that troll to get lost! I'm so grateful to have found a group of women in the same situation. And having started this forum, obviously I totally agree it's completely different trying for #1. Again, I really appreciate you all!

Welcome to the new girls! Mazcal, I had the same thing: the first month I went off the pill I had every pg symptom in the book! It went away after that, then in Jan when I got my I had no symptoms at all! I'm 5 weeks tomorrow and still no symptoms! People reassure me this is normal, but I'm kinda hoping for some morning sickness!

Speaking of sickness, how are you Sam?

Don't you dare give up that beautiful PMA Lisa! Your month is coming up... I need a bump buddy, so here's to some V-day s.

to all - hugs - Ella

 

[mazcal]

Hi Ellamum, congrats, you have seen the elusive BFP! Must feel really wierd when you first see that, and realise there is a little somone in there!

Does anyone know why on earth I am getting cramping but not period type pain about a week before AF? I have no other symptoms, other than a little faint this morning and yesterday evening. I am worried when I get pains like this nowhere near period, that it could be ectopic or MC, I shouldn't feel anything right now should I?

Tigerlass I am v jealous of your pizza, now I can't stop thinking about pizza lol

Hope everybody had a good day.

 

[mazcal]

Oops, just trying to get my timeline right.....

 

[EllaMom2B]

Hi Ellamum, congrats, you have seen the elusive BFP! Must feel really wierd when you first see that, and realise there is a little somone in there!

Does anyone know why on earth I am getting cramping but not period type pain about a week before AF? I have no other symptoms, other than a little faint this morning and yesterday evening. I am worried when I get pains like this nowhere near period, that it could be ectopic or MC, I shouldn't feel anything right now should I?

Tigerlass I am v jealous of your pizza, now I can't stop thinking about pizza lol

Hope everybody had a good day.

Hiya,

I had those kinds of pains one month -- actually in November, I think, when AF arrived like 4 or 5 days early; so it was nothing. I wouldn't worry... certainly not about ectopic or MC... it would even be pretty early to have implanted, and the pain of an ectopic is supposedly severe. So if it's just mild cramps, then who knows. Our bodies like to keep us guessing! I found those first few months off the pill really, really confusing. And I think I confused myself a lot too, paying more attention than I ever had before to every little twinge and pain and shadow of a cramp. So I wouldn't worry unless things get really painful.

I feel totally, profoundly, completely, and utterly grateful to the universe (as well as to you lot in this forum) as well as pretty anxious, hoping that everything's okay. I don't have any symptoms, so that's pretty nerve-wracking.

Guess we're kinda in the same boat, actually, being overly-attuned to our bodies and freaking ourselves out! Stay calm... I found the first few months the hardest ttc (started trying in Sept). It will happen... for all of us!

 

[spacegirl]

Hi Everyone,

I'm 34 and a half trying for #1. Can I join you?

We've been trying properly for 1 month. I've now started charting my BBT. Have been married 8 months now. Was very upset when first AF showed after trying. Not sure how I can face this evry month. In need of some serious PMA!! So that's why I'm here...

Cxxx

Come on in Spacegirl you are more than welcome It is hard every month when the ugly shows her head but this thread has the best girls ever and we get through highs and lows with PMA and Vino where are you in your cycle at the moment?

Hehe wasn't sure if I'd have to wait 6 months to qualify for this thread!!!
My cycle is between 25 and 28 days. Last month was a 25 dayer. No idea what length it will be this month! But I'm CD5 (I'm still learning with the abbreviations..that should read that I am on day 5 of cycle!). Just waiting for the witch to go away then will resume activity!!!

Cxx

 

[Lisa1]

Have started to feel faint and wierd, just like last month. This post pill pre menstral stuff is too much. I really hope I don't get this every month now!

I can prob say I am not preg then, but since I don't know what the heck is happening with my body since I came off the pill, who knows?

to Go away, you are not welcome in this town no more!

Hun my first two months off the pill was awful felt dizzy tired and sick was away with work and nearly passed out at a trade show convinced myself I was preggers but it was just the pill withdrawal.

But huni saying that apparently you can be extra fertile when you come off the pill so i hope its your PMA all the way hun xxx are you taking vitamins?

 

[Lisa1]

hey lovely ladies

i was good and only had 2 jugs of homemade cocktails and pizza last night mmmmm

AF is packing up her bags and should be out the door today - yay!!!!!!!!! so am just gearing up to get on the rollerocoaster again but i'm feeling really positive. I love being able to come here and read what you all have been up to and it makes me believe that if there's justice in this world then we will ALL get our BFP that we so desperately want. Ella has led the way and shown that it can be done...go PMA!!

hope you are all well and having a great day, whatever you may be up to.

Txxx

Good for you hun this month is our month even though I wont have my OH around I am still gonna stock up like a camel before I go lol

So who is gonna get the this month?

 

[mazcal]

Thanks Ellamum, you have put my mind at rest! Its just kinda scary. You go along being on the pill for ten years, barely having a period, not even noticing your monthlies, then this! I am too attuned into it all, I guess cos I have just started to try at 37, I worry! I think I am in pill withdrawal, but not as bad as last month!
You should make the most of no symptoms, you will prob be getting real sick pretty soon! Hope everything goes well for you.

Hi Lisa, I am taking agnus castus and EPO first two weeks of cycle, then stop. Also I am taking folic acid all the time, have been for about 4 months. I don't take anything else, should I?

Thanks guys, you make this all so much easier!

I hope we all get our real soon!

 

[mazcal]

Hi spacegirl, you are very welcome! to you!

 

[Lisa1]

Thanks Ellamum, you have put my mind at rest! Its just kinda scary. You go along being on the pill for ten years, barely having a period, not even noticing your monthlies, then this! I am too attuned into it all, I guess cos I have just started to try at 37, I worry! I think I am in pill withdrawal, but not as bad as last month!
You should make the most of no symptoms, you will prob be getting real sick pretty soon! Hope everything goes well for you.

Hi Lisa, I am taking agnus castus and EPO first two weeks of cycle, then stop. Also I am taking folic acid all the time, have been for about 4 months. I don't take anything else, should I?

Thanks guys, you make this all so much easier!

I hope we all get our real soon!

HI hun why do you take agnus castus and EPO? is it to regulate your symptons? ovulate?

I take pregnacare its all the vit in one handy tablet.

 

[Lisa1]

Hi Ellamum, congrats, you have seen the elusive BFP! Must feel really wierd when you first see that, and realise there is a little somone in there!

Does anyone know why on earth I am getting cramping but not period type pain about a week before AF? I have no other symptoms, other than a little faint this morning and yesterday evening. I am worried when I get pains like this nowhere near period, that it could be ectopic or MC, I shouldn't feel anything right now should I?

Tigerlass I am v jealous of your pizza, now I can't stop thinking about pizza lol

Hope everybody had a good day.

Hiya,

I had those kinds of pains one month -- actually in November, I think, when AF arrived like 4 or 5 days early; so it was nothing. I wouldn't worry... certainly not about ectopic or MC... it would even be pretty early to have implanted, and the pain of an ectopic is supposedly severe. So if it's just mild cramps, then who knows. Our bodies like to keep us guessing! I found those first few months off the pill really, really confusing. And I think I confused myself a lot too, paying more attention than I ever had before to every little twinge and pain and shadow of a cramp. So I wouldn't worry unless things get really painful.

I feel totally, profoundly, completely, and utterly grateful to the universe (as well as to you lot in this forum) as well as pretty anxious, hoping that everything's okay. I don't have any symptoms, so that's pretty nerve-wracking.

Guess we're kinda in the same boat, actually, being overly-attuned to our bodies and freaking ourselves out! Stay calm... I found the first few months the hardest ttc (started trying in Sept). It will happen... for all of us!

Hello huni from reading this you are doing grand and given us all hope that we to can get a

When is the doc appointment?