TTC #1 at 35+

[Beanhopes]

Ok I've called the doctors and they've told me that my urine sample was contaminated and they were unable to use it!! Is anything ever easy??

I'm going in at 16.20pm to see my doctor so I'll let you know how I get on.

So much for positivity I've just been to the loo and there was a spot of bright red blood. At least I'm getting seen by the docs in a bit.

Wish me luck x

 

[Beanhopes]

Pointless is the only way to describe that appointment. I gave her the date of my LMP and she gave me my due date.
Asked me which hospital I'd like to be under and a choice of 3. How do I know??
I told her about the pink cm, spotting and cramping and she just said that my body was going through all kinds of changes and I need to realise that most MC's will happen within the first 12 weeks.
If the bleeding gets worse my chosen hospital is a self referral so I can go there for early scans and bloods to confirm MC or Pregnancy. If everything goes well I need to call the midwife at 8 weeks to book in for my bloods etc.
Ok so that's me wishing I could stay in bed for the next 3 weeks.

 

[EllaMom2B]

Pointless is the only way to describe that appointment. I gave her the date of my LMP and she gave me my due date.
Asked me which hospital I'd like to be under and a choice of 3. How do I know??
I told her about the pink cm, spotting and cramping and she just said that my body was going through all kinds of changes and I need to realise that most MC's will happen within the first 12 weeks.
If the bleeding gets worse my chosen hospital is a self referral so I can go there for early scans and bloods to confirm MC or Pregnancy. If everything goes well I need to call the midwife at 8 weeks to book in for my bloods etc.
Ok so that's me wishing I could stay in bed for the next 3 weeks.

There's no reason to be sad! And no reason to worry!

It's surprising, but true, that there's really nothing to be done at this early stage. If you can, book a 6+ week early scan to see the fetal pole, yolk sac, and heartbeat (HAS to be after 6 weeks). But until then, just eat right, take it easy, and DON'T CHECK YOUR KNICKERS! Bleeding serious enough to mean something is amiss you'd feel immediately. SO NO KNICKER CHECKING and THROW AWAY THE PAPER WITHOUT LOOKING after going to the loo.

It's going to be fine!

-- Ella

 

[Deb111]

Pointless is the only way to describe that appointment. I gave her the date of my LMP and she gave me my due date.
Asked me which hospital I'd like to be under and a choice of 3. How do I know??
I told her about the pink cm, spotting and cramping and she just said that my body was going through all kinds of changes and I need to realise that most MC's will happen within the first 12 weeks.
If the bleeding gets worse my chosen hospital is a self referral so I can go there for early scans and bloods to confirm MC or Pregnancy. If everything goes well I need to call the midwife at 8 weeks to book in for my bloods etc.
Ok so that's me wishing I could stay in bed for the next 3 weeks.

I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to get a , be all excited and to be met with ... nothing ... from your GP. You want to shout it from the rooftops and they act as if it's nothing. I guess they see newly pregnant women every day. Try not to stress about it, stay calm, keep healthy take it easy on yourself

 

[Lisa1]

Ella stay away from google!!! Sam huni but you will be fine I promise, go to first tri its so common to spot and have a healthy pregnancy.

I am due the on Monday so fx for me please xxx Babydust andPMA to my bean Mummys xx

 

[spacegirl]

Hi ladies - I've been a bit MIA this last week. Last weekend I was in a sailing regatta, and it was postponed on Saturday, which meant 4 races not 2 on Sunday, and it was totally full on - probably more wind than we'd usually sail in, but it was a competition, so we went for it. Anyways to cut a long story short, I pretty much lost the useful use of my right arm this week - I thought it was just a sprain, but it wasn't getting any better. I tried to make an appointment with the physio at my gym, but he never called back. It's been afffecting my sleep, as the fingers keep going numb and the pins and needles wake me up. However, today it feels almost back to normal, but still hurts when holding things at certain angles - and squeezing the toothpaste tube!

Anyway we'd started our BDathon for the month, even though my monitor still says Low (as last month it went from Low to Peak - no warning), hoping to BD Sat morning and Sun night. Other than that I don't have any plans for the weekend.

I've sent a big parcel of PMA and Babydust Express Delivery to the Northern Hemisphere - so it should arrive on everyones doorsteps tomorrow morning!

Lisa & Spacegirl - are you going to test early, or are you going to wait it out?

Ella, Sam & Marie - hope you all have restfull weekends, and keep away from the internet (except B&B).

Tracey - that is so exciting about your dress - pictures please - and details of your wedding wouldn't go amiss - will there be kilts?

Maria - I hope you are still stopping by - don't be down heartened. It's shitty when the witch shows and when it seems like everyone else is getting their BFPs, but as others have said - you are getting closer to your BFP day!

Deb - have you though about using a property agent? We use one for my property, he charges 9% of the rent - and he's worth his weight in gold - he deals with everything, the only thing I ever do is the gardenning between tennancies and I have a man mow the lawns once a week. I don't think I'd be able to have a rental property without him. Sorry you didn't have a great experience with the nurses at the FS.

Lou Lou - glad you got your appointment - let's hope you don't need it. I'm still waiting for our FS appointment to come through - I might ring my GP next week to see when she actually sent her referral off.

Barbara - have a great trip to Austria - just remember plenty of BDing is in order. Are you going skiing?

Hope I haven't forgotten anyone.

Hey Leilani,

I think I will always wait for a missed AF before I test. I'm getting cramps and all he other signs of AF coming so this cycle is a no-go unfortunately

It's amazing how you can convince yourself that you are pregant with the slightest twinge or odd feeling. I wish I could switch off until after AF due!
Have started charting with fertility friend. Chart seems ok but we didn't BD enough around right time so plan to BD a hell of a lot more next month! How are you monitoring ovulation?

 

[Leilani]

Hey Leilani,

I think I will always wait for a missed AF before I test. I'm getting cramps and all he other signs of AF coming so this cycle is a no-go unfortunately

It's amazing how you can convince yourself that you are pregant with the slightest twinge or odd feeling. I wish I could switch off until after AF due!
Have started charting with fertility friend. Chart seems ok but we didn't BD enough around right time so plan to BD a hell of a lot more next month! How are you monitoring ovulation?

I've got a Clearblue Fertility Monitor - which I thought I loved, but today I'm not feeling it so much. It's supposed to give you Low, High and Peak fertility (with the highs giving you warning to start BDing - the peaks are about the same as a +ve on an OPK). last month I went straight to Peak, and from the looks of the sticks the same thing will happen this month - so despite being low we've started the EOD bding. I've been upping my Soy dose, so don't think my monitor can keep up with me!

I had the twinges and aches and pains, that you're convinced have never been there before, but in all likelyhood they have, we just never gave them a second thought!

 

[EllaMom2B]

I've got a Clearblue Fertility Monitor - which I thought I loved, but today I'm not feeling it so much. It's supposed to give you Low, High and Peak fertility (with the highs giving you warning to start BDing - the peaks are about the same as a +ve on an OPK). last month I went straight to Peak, and from the looks of the sticks the same thing will happen this month - so despite being low we've started the EOD bding. I've been upping my Soy dose, so don't think my monitor can keep up with me!

I had the twinges and aches and pains, that you're convinced have never been there before, but in all likelyhood they have, we just never gave them a second thought!

Hi Leilani,

How's your arm?! Hope that doesn't interfere with the EOD . I think EOD is a very good plan, btw. Worked for us!

to everyone!

Hugs,
Ella

 

[EllaMom2B]

I think I will always wait for a missed AF before I test. I'm getting cramps and all he other signs of AF coming so this cycle is a no-go unfortunately

It's amazing how you can convince yourself that you are pregant with the slightest twinge or odd feeling. I wish I could switch off until after AF due!
Have started charting with fertility friend. Chart seems ok but we didn't BD enough around right time so plan to BD a hell of a lot more next month! How are you monitoring ovulation?

Hiya Spacegirl...

Hope the flies away! Remember, I had no -- none, not a one -- symptom with my . So it seems like there's no way to tell! I have my fingers crossed for you.

I'm impressed that you're charting. Should be VERY informative. I only ever tracked OV by watching CM and basically just guessing that EOD around CD 10-20 would work. Life wasn't ever so cooperative, however, so we never did nearly that often.

Hang in there! Your is on his/her way!


Ella

 

[marie73]

Hi ladies. Thank goodness weather better today - worry about what that stress might do to baby. Hubby and I car-shared today for some safety in numbers! Looking forward to a rest this weekend after a 6 day week, especially as I'm not sleeping very well! Leilani - hope your arm improves quickly. Sounds like you've got a busy weekend! Don't think there will be any of that for me for a little while! I'm too scared! Sam - sorry you didn't have a great time at the GP. Spotting and cramps are very normal - it's well documented, but I understand your concern. I'm worrying because I've got no symptoms really except slightly sore boobs and some pulling sensations in my lower abdo. Not really nauseous - don't want to be but think I should! I just think the first 12 weeks are going to be worrying. Did say I wish that I could wake up at about 15 weeks and maybe enjoy it! Think it will be easier when other people know. Ella - like the PMA! Hope you have a relaxing weekend! Put those feet up! Lisa - fingers and toes crossed for Monday! Sending lots of luck and I've directed the stork your way to avoid any more snow! Spacegirl - hoping the cramps are implantation and not af. Sending baby dust your way!

 

[EllaMom2B]

Ella stay away from google!!! Sam huni but you will be fine I promise, go to first tri its so common to spot and have a healthy pregnancy.

I am due the on Monday so fx for me please xxx Babydust andPMA to my bean Mummys xx

EVERYTHING is crossed for you, my lovely Lisa!



PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA PMA


Ella

 

[Beanhopes]

Pointless is the only way to describe that appointment. I gave her the date of my LMP and she gave me my due date.
Asked me which hospital I'd like to be under and a choice of 3. How do I know??
I told her about the pink cm, spotting and cramping and she just said that my body was going through all kinds of changes and I need to realise that most MC's will happen within the first 12 weeks.
If the bleeding gets worse my chosen hospital is a self referral so I can go there for early scans and bloods to confirm MC or Pregnancy. If everything goes well I need to call the midwife at 8 weeks to book in for my bloods etc.
Ok so that's me wishing I could stay in bed for the next 3 weeks.

There's no reason to be sad! And no reason to worry!

It's surprising, but true, that there's really nothing to be done at this early stage. If you can, book a 6+ week early scan to see the fetal pole, yolk sac, and heartbeat (HAS to be after 6 weeks). But until then, just eat right, take it easy, and DON'T CHECK YOUR KNICKERS! Bleeding serious enough to mean something is amiss you'd feel immediately. SO NO KNICKER CHECKING and THROW AWAY THE PAPER WITHOUT LOOKING after going to the loo.

It's going to be fine!

-- Ella

I'm laughing outloud at how well you know me!!
Hello my name is Samantha and I'm a Knicker Checker!
There is some very good advice there for all you ladies who are about to get your 's

xxx

 

[Beanhopes]

Ella stay away from google!!! Sam huni but you will be fine I promise, go to first tri its so common to spot and have a healthy pregnancy.

I am due the on Monday so fx for me please xxx Babydust andPMA to my bean Mummys xx

No I really hope she stays away from you. Everything crossed honey and sending you lots of
xx

 

[Lisa1]

Thanks girlies

I THINK THIS THREAD NEEDS A INPUT OF PMA!!!! So Ella I predict a girl Sam your also getting a girl and Marie it's a boy for you xx

OK so only 8ish months to see if I am right lol

 

[spacegirl]

I've got a Clearblue Fertility Monitor - which I thought I loved, but today I'm not feeling it so much. It's supposed to give you Low, High and Peak fertility (with the highs giving you warning to start BDing - the peaks are about the same as a +ve on an OPK). last month I went straight to Peak, and from the looks of the sticks the same thing will happen this month - so despite being low we've started the EOD bding. I've been upping my Soy dose, so don't think my monitor can keep up with me!

I had the twinges and aches and pains, that you're convinced have never been there before, but in all likelyhood they have, we just never gave them a second thought!

Hey!

is EOD every other day? According to fertility friend (looking at thousands of charts) you have more chance getting pregnant by doing it everyday throughout fertile window even if there is a drop in sperm concentration in him. I think we'll try it everyday next month.

What is the soy for?

Cxxxxx

 

[spacegirl]

Hiya Spacegirl...

Hope the flies away! Remember, I had no -- none, not a one -- symptom with my . So it seems like there's no way to tell! I have my fingers crossed for you.

I'm impressed that you're charting. Should be VERY informative. I only ever tracked OV by watching CM and basically just guessing that EOD around CD 10-20 would work. Life wasn't ever so cooperative, however, so we never did nearly that often.

Hang in there! Your is on his/her way!


Ella

Hi Ella,

I don't seem to have much CM which i'm a little worried about. Tend to get alot after ovulation. Might need to investigate further and find some...haha ugh!

Hope evrything is going well with your little miracle

Cxxx

 

[Lisa1]

I've got a Clearblue Fertility Monitor - which I thought I loved, but today I'm not feeling it so much. It's supposed to give you Low, High and Peak fertility (with the highs giving you warning to start BDing - the peaks are about the same as a +ve on an OPK). last month I went straight to Peak, and from the looks of the sticks the same thing will happen this month - so despite being low we've started the EOD bding. I've been upping my Soy dose, so don't think my monitor can keep up with me!

I had the twinges and aches and pains, that you're convinced have never been there before, but in all likelyhood they have, we just never gave them a second thought!

Hey!

is EOD every other day? According to fertility friend (looking at thousands of charts) you have more chance getting pregnant by doing it everyday throughout fertile window even if there is a drop in sperm concentration in him. I think we'll try it everyday next month.

What is the soy for?

Cxxxxx

Hey hun yeah eod is every other day and Soy is supposed to be like natural clomid i.e. if you have problems ovulating.

 

[spacegirl]

Thanks Lisa!

 

[Leilani]

What Lisa said.

With the (helpful???) monitor, they suggest EOD during the highs and then both peak days, and one more for luck if possible the day after. My DH certainly couldn't cope with everyday sex - well he could, but he might not finish the job every-time!! I also think he might cave under the pressure! He had an SA done - and his GP said it was ok, but a bit low on volume - but he never gave us any numbers, so we're not sure what we're really working with. If there are any sperm issues BDing EOD is recommended.

The arm is still being a pain, I just can't find a comfortable position to sleep in, which doesn't give me instant dead fingers, I'm even finding it hard to hold my book. When I go to the gym tomorrow, I'll try and get a time to see the physio on Mon or Tues. I'd really lilke to go to a chiropractor, but sadly the guy I've been to in the past died last month - all very sad, he was a friends husband, and had been fighting a number of cancers for 2.5 years - they have a son who's almost 3

 

[Lisa1]

What Lisa said.

With the (helpful???) monitor, they suggest EOD during the highs and then both peak days, and one more for luck if possible the day after. My DH certainly couldn't cope with everyday sex - well he could, but he might not finish the job every-time!! I also think he might cave under the pressure! He had an SA done - and his GP said it was ok, but a bit low on volume - but he never gave us any numbers, so we're not sure what we're really working with. If there are any sperm issues BDing EOD is recommended.

The arm is still being a pain, I just can't find a comfortable position to sleep in, which doesn't give me instant dead fingers, I'm even finding it hard to hold my book. When I go to the gym tomorrow, I'll try and get a time to see the physio on Mon or Tues. I'd really lilke to go to a chiropractor, but sadly the guy I've been to in the past died last month - all very sad, he was a friends husband, and had been fighting a number of cancers for 2.5 years - they have a son who's almost 3

Aww hun thats awful news so sorry. Hope your arm gets better soon get OH to hold your book.