TTC 1st child 35+ (Please spoiler any PG news/announcements).

[luvmydoggies]

hello ladies! I have missed all of you!!!

Hi Ske2010- I have been catching up on the posts. How is your treatment going? Your fs sound like they are taking very good care of you! I'm so happy to hear that and I'm so excited for you!!!!

Hi Gingerbread- Your name is so cute, every time I type it , it makes me smile Yes, the softcups are pure comedy. How are you doing? Fingers crossed for you.

Hi Jocr- Yes, thank goodness for the cbfm!!! It keeps giving a high reading...so maybe it will get to know me by next month. Due to the flu, I missed a few days of testing. If you and your dh try the softcups, they will certainly make both of you laugh. How is your pain in your left tube? Are you feeling better? I hope you get your bfp, so you don't have to have the lap.

Hi Dwrgi- I'm doing well, thanks. how are you? it sounds like your teatment is going well and they are thinking ahead which makes me so happy for you! I love your pic. your dogs are gorgeous.

Hi Lavalux- How are you?

Hi Futuremommie- How are you? I'm so happy to hear that you will be able to do two more iui's- that is exciting news!

Hi Missyt- How are you? I wrote you back on the other thread. Thank you so much you helped me not feel so alone.
I'm hoping you get your bfp.

Hi Lynnb- Love it!- your cat jumping on the bed meowing! while you bd. Picture a cocker spaniel jumping up on the bed during bd and licking dh and trying to get in the middle of us....
Sounds like you and your dh have a good plan. Hope you get your bfp..fingers crossed for you!

Hi Pablo797! Nice to meet you! I love your profile pic!

I hope we all get out bfp soon!!!

(I know I go crazy with the smiles but I just love them!)

 

[Dwrgi]

Hello Everybody!

I just wanted to wish you all a great weekend-I hope you all have a chance to relax and unwind! We all deserve a break from the anxiety of TTC!!

Lots and lots of love to everybody, and all the in the world to you wonderful women, who have helped me so much over the past few weeks!!

 

[skye2010]

Hi girls, just had a scan and a blood test. I had 17 folicules let's see how many would grow. It's all looking good up to now. Just waiting for my daily phone call to tell me how much med to inject. My stomach is really swollen with all the milk and water I keep drinking. LynnB I want to drink those protein shakes that u mentioned. I have no idea what it is or where to get them. Do I go to a supermarket or a health shop?

xxxxx Everyone

 

[Dwrgi]

Hi girls, just had a scan and a blood test. I had 17 folicules let's see how many would grow. It's all looking good up to now. Just waiting for my daily phone call to tell me how much med to inject. My stomach is really swollen with all the milk and water I keep drinking. LynnB I want to drink those protein shakes that u mentioned. I have no idea what it is or where to get them. Do I go to a supermarket or a health shop?

xxxxx Everyone

Hi Skye

Good luck with this-it sounds really promising! I don't want to butt in but I think you can buy Complan drinks in chemists-you can in the UK , anyway.. I think they are meal replacement drinks..

Try and relax over the weekend, and keeping all fingers and toes crossed for you!

 

[lavalux]

Skye- Good luck on your treatment cycle. Sounds like a lot of meds, milk & water I know that all those daily calls & doctor visits can be grueling, but it means you are being well taken care of.

FM,
Glad you are going to be able to do a couple more IUIs. Sounds like they are getting the right combo of meds down so you can have the best success this round. I love your positive attitude.

Dwgi, Ginger, LynnB, Jocr- Are y'all all waiting to test right now? I'm so sorry. I lost track, but definitely want to keep up!

Luvmydoggies,
I know that you are in the TWW. I really hope that this is your month!

Missyt,
I've got my fingers crossed for you!

Hearty, Twinkle, HA,
I know that you are lurking, but that doesn't mean that you aren't in my thoughts and prayers! Miss you! Hope you are feeling better emotionally for the break!

Austingirrl,
Congrats on triplets! woo hoo! Was that on a medicated IUI? I just heard that another girl that is close with a friend did an IUI and now is having triplets too! Amazing. When it rains, it pours! Bet your golden will be a sweetie with the babies when they arrive.

Hope everyone has a great weekend! It is chilly outside this morning in Atlanta, but it will warm up soon. Perfect weather for the annual Dogwood Festival tomorrow, which I love. I'm so grateful for a restful weekend. Fortunately, I'm done with the Femara for this cycle (seemed to have more bloating & ovary pain this month with it, but hopefully that just means it's working). I'm still not sure why I'm just on Femara and not on any other drugs/injectibles with my IUI. I know not to compare, but I'm just curious.

Lots of babydust, ladies!!!

 

[AustinGurrl]

Austingirrl,
Congrats on triplets! woo hoo! Was that on a medicated IUI? I just heard that another girl that is close with a friend did an IUI and now is having triplets too! Amazing. When it rains, it pours! Bet your golden will be a sweetie with the babies when they arrive.


Lots of babydust, ladies!!!

Thanks, Lava! yes, after 3 cycles with Clomid, we conceived this pregnancy on our first injectable cycle, using Gonal F... with 2 back-to-back IUI's after Ovidrel trigger... We bet that Lucy (our golden) will be the best nana ever!! (my favorite "strory" dog, from Peter Pan...)

Best of luck to you hun!!!

 

[lavalux]

Austingrrl,
When you say 2 back-to-back IUIs ... do you mean in one cycle? How does that work? Yes, love Nana from Peter Pan. Such a lovely story!

 

[luvmydoggies]

Hi girls, just had a scan and a blood test. I had 17 folicules let's see how many would grow. It's all looking good up to now. Just waiting for my daily phone call to tell me how much med to inject. My stomach is really swollen with all the milk and water I keep drinking. LynnB I want to drink those protein shakes that u mentioned. I have no idea what it is or where to get them. Do I go to a supermarket or a health shop?

xxxxx Everyone

Hi Sye2010- Woo hoo on your 17 follies. For the protein drinks...do you have a store where you can just buy protein powder? Sometimes, I make smoothies for breakfast. Milk, vanilla protein powder, berries, yogurt or Milk, choc. protein powder, banana, peanut butter.

 

[AustinGurrl]

Austingrrl,
When you say 2 back-to-back IUIs ... do you mean in one cycle? How does that work? Yes, love Nana from Peter Pan. Such a lovely story!

How it worked for us in that cycle...
Had U/S's to monitor growth of follicles, while doing the Gonal F injections, which I only used about 1/2 of the meds ordered, as they grew really fast.
We did the Ovidrel to "trigger" ovulation.
1st IUI was 24 hours later...
2nd IUI was 24 hours after the first...
So - DH gave 2 samples on 2 consecutive days...
Have no idea if the 2nd IUI made a difference, but it was different from what we had done before.. ...

Another TTC thought: If legal/appropriate where you live, see if your FS has any of the $$$$$ fertility drugs that others have donated... As I said above, my follicles responded so quickly to the Gonal F (we did the IUIs on cycle days 11 & 12)... that I had TWO UNOPENED BOXES of injection pens/drugs... the cost for what we didn't use was well over $750... As there are no refunds, I asked my FS if I could donate the unopened, sealed drugs for another patient to use who might have a hard time affording... they said yes, that they have that happen often.

just my two cents... hope it could help!
Charmaine

 

[Jocr]

Hi Ladies

Just a quicky to say hello and hope you are all ok?
I will have to catch up with the threads on Monday as been snowed under.
I am on my busy https://s1.bbstatic.com/images/smilies/sex.gif week - could do with a bit of extra energy to be honest but DH is loving it as usual https://s1.bbstatic.com/images/smilies/haha.gif
Am off to my allotment to clear the weeds and it really helps clear my head too (sounds like Im getting oldhttps://s1.bbstatic.com/images/smilies/haha.gif).
Im going back to blond tomorrow and off to the Zoo with the out laws (wish me luck).
I hope you all have a great weekend.
Jo xxand loads of

 

[missyt]

Hello Ladies, I've been so busy at work I haven't had a chance to catch up much.

Ginger, hope you are doing well and I'm fx'd for you on Sunday.

Luvmydoggies, you are so not alone. I can totally relate to you. And not only that, I make my own smoothies too. Eventhough it hasn't worked for us yet, see if you can find some maca root powder to put in your smoothies. Its supposed to be really good for both male and female fertility as well as good for the libido.

Skye, I'm stalking your posts because I am so interested in what goes on in an IVF cycle. Do you have to go for bw everyday? Or is it every 3rd day? 17 follies?!?!?! Holy Moly!!!!

Lava, I'm so jealous that you are going to the Dogwood Festival. I so miss Atlanta. I told my SIL last time I was there that I'm definately moving back and DH is onboard with it. Just have to wait until the housing market gets better. What part of ATL do you live in? I lived in Buckhead, more on the Brookhaven side. I miss everything about that city. And you are right not to compare yourself to others. I think every clinic is different. It also doesn't hurt to ask the doc these questions.

FM, I think I'm going to do the same as you, try to go natural this month or maybe the next few months.

AFM, I decided not to test this weekend. We have my stepson and the last few months when I tested he was here too. It put me in an instant bad mood when I got a BFN and I was a recluse the rest of the weekend. I don't want him to think its my feelings toward him or anything. Once DH is done with classes this semester, I want to push him to see a urologist. Not sure if you all knew but when he initially got tested in October they never told us his numbers. The doc just said we were unexplained infertility and to go on with IUI. I asked for his numbers in Jan out of curiousity and he was barely average on some and below on others. I was miffed at the clinic because it seemed like they covered this us and wanted to push us into treatments. Well from his first SA in October to the last one this month, his count went from 30 million to 8 million. He has a spermatocle which the doc said wouldn't affect his fertility but I have noticed that it has gotten bigger and I read online it can restrict the flow of sperm. I feel if he sees a uroligist he'll be honest of the effect it has on fertility where the clinic will say its nothing that can't be fixed with IUI or IVF. What I find odd about his count going down so much is that since his first SA I changed his diet, he quit smoking, cut way back on alchohol and caffeine, quit soda and started taking vitamins consistently. I can't figure out why it went down so much when he made so many positive changes.

 

[FutureMommie]

just thought I was pop in. Hope you all have a great weekend!

sky- wow that's a lot of follies, I hope they are grow! grow! grow!!!!!!!!

missyt- still rooting for you don't give up, it ain't over yet, try and enjoy your weekend. my dh's sperm count was 8million early on when we first began IUI's and the RE's office never mentioned it until she was going over his sperm samples at the last IUI, my hubby takes a lot of vitamins too, and like I said recently it went from 30 mill to 51 million when he began taking fertileaid for men. Fx for you!

Luvmydoggies-:wave:

dwrgi- enjoy your weekend

lava- I hope there is a lot going on in there and you catch the eggie this cycle. Fx

 

[luvmydoggies]

Hello Ladies, I've been so busy at work I haven't had a chance to catch up much.

Ginger, hope you are doing well and I'm fx'd for you on Sunday.

Luvmydoggies, you are so not alone. I can totally relate to you. And not only that, I make my own smoothies too. Eventhough it hasn't worked for us yet, see if you can find some maca root powder to put in your smoothies. Its supposed to be really good for both male and female fertility as well as good for the libido.

Skye, I'm stalking your posts because I am so interested in what goes on in an IVF cycle. Do you have to go for bw everyday? Or is it every 3rd day? 17 follies?!?!?! Holy Moly!!!!

Lava, I'm so jealous that you are going to the Dogwood Festival. I so miss Atlanta. I told my SIL last time I was there that I'm definately moving back and DH is onboard with it. Just have to wait until the housing market gets better. What part of ATL do you live in? I lived in Buckhead, more on the Brookhaven side. I miss everything about that city. And you are right not to compare yourself to others. I think every clinic is different. It also doesn't hurt to ask the doc these questions.

FM, I think I'm going to do the same as you, try to go natural this month or maybe the next few months.

AFM, I decided not to test this weekend. We have my stepson and the last few months when I tested he was here too. It put me in an instant bad mood when I got a BFN and I was a recluse the rest of the weekend. I don't want him to think its my feelings toward him or anything. Once DH is done with classes this semester, I want to push him to see a urologist. Not sure if you all knew but when he initially got tested in October they never told us his numbers. The doc just said we were unexplained infertility and to go on with IUI. I asked for his numbers in Jan out of curiousity and he was barely average on some and below on others. I was miffed at the clinic because it seemed like they covered this us and wanted to push us into treatments. Well from his first SA in October to the last one this month, his count went from 30 million to 8 million. He has a spermatocle which the doc said wouldn't affect his fertility but I have noticed that it has gotten bigger and I read online it can restrict the flow of sperm. I feel if he sees a uroligist he'll be honest of the effect it has on fertility where the clinic will say its nothing that can't be fixed with IUI or IVF. What I find odd about his count going down so much is that since his first SA I changed his diet, he quit smoking, cut way back on alchohol and caffeine, quit soda and started taking vitamins consistently. I can't figure out why it went down so much when he made so many positive changes.

Thank you! Missyt, I will have to try that in my smoothie!!! I feel like you. We don't have any answers as to why dh's s/a is the way it is. I asked the second uro we saw and he said.."don't waste tour time trying to figure it out." and I was like...What? why not? If there is something that I can do to help dh....I would like to. I really don't want to give up for it happening naturally. It sounds like you did all the right things! My dh could stand to lose weight ...so I'm going to try to start working out with him at the gym. He will not go on his own. What vits/supplements is your dh on? If you don't mind me asking. I just ordered royal jelly/bee pollen organic from a bee farm (from vitamin shoppe)..it says it can help with fertility.. I'm not sure....but gave dh a teaspoon tonight.

 

[LeeC]

Hi Ladies, well that's me just out of the 2ww forum BFN again, gutted
ttc is such hard work, need to find some serious positivity to keep going.
Back to the drawing board for me.

x

 

[starlight2801]

Hi ladies, I hope you don't mind me popping in

I became a mummy for the first time at the age of 35 and my beautiful daughter is now 6 weeks old

I know how it feels TTC at 35+. There is so much more to worry about (as if TTC wasn't an emotional rollercoaster anyway) but I just wanted you to know that there are positive outcomes and it can all go smoothly.

I had a great healthy pregnancy and my LO is perfect

I wish all of you good luck, BFP's very soon and happy and healthy pregnancys xxx

 

[skye2010]

Hi Giiirls

Lava great news on finishing the femera course. When is your insemination? Truck loads of good luck and sticky baby dust hon. Maybe find out we are both preggy at the same time. Drinking loads of water apparently helps with bloating and hyperstimmulation.

Jo OMG, can't believ you are snowed under. The weather here is so good. Good luck with the weeds

Hello Missy, This clinic asks us to go everyday but most clinics it's every other day. Once they get the blood results they call me back with my daily instructions on what meds to take. Good idea to see an urologist for DH. He might give you more answers. What is a spermatocle? Good luck on Monday hon.

FM hello love Hope you feel better once you made the decision. Hang on in there and you will get your baby in the end. I will keep praying for you. xxx

Luvy what a stupid thing to say what that urologist said. Drs are strange when they don't have an answer for you. Hope the royal jelly works.

Hi LEEC good luck for the fresh start

AFM I mixed 2 different medication in one injection yesterday, apparently I wasn't suppose to. I think the injection lost some of it's effect. I'm sort of worried about it. The nurse in our teaching session forgot to mention it. I hope it's sthg that can be corrected. I will just have to wait for my daily call now
All and a lovely weekend.

 

[skye2010]

Apparently the mixing of the meds didn't have a big effect I'm off the hook.

 

[gingerbread]

Hi girls hope everyone is enjoying the weekend so far. I have been with out power after terrible tornado weather thursday nite/friday morning..rough nite squished in the hallway with my zoo of animals in the middle of the night!! I revert back to a 5yr old during that kind of weather & DH is on a golf trip till sunday. But the power is back so all is good!!

Missy I think its a good idea to not test with your stepson there. You need to just enjoy the visit & try to take your mind off of it(as if thats possible) Its all out of our controll anyway so I think you made a good choice. Good luck & fx'd for you!

Skye no I'm not a ginger & I've noticed how people tend to feel about them. I love red heads & think redheaded babies are sooo darn cute! Its so interesting to hear all of the technical stuff going on with you. Im sure you were freaking about mixing the meds so glad its ok. Sounds like they really keep you busy & WOW 17 follies!!!!!! I hope everything goes smoothly for you & you are able to keep down all that milk & water..you must be spending all your time running to the loo Good luck to you hun!

Lava I hope you enjoy the dogwood festival. Sounds lovely. What beautiful trees! So now your done with the femara..when is the iui? Are you feeling better about it? I hope your nerves are settled over it. Good luck & Fx'd!

Luv,FM,HA,Lynnb,Jocr & Dwrgi sending you all lots of love!

AFM I started spotting friday so I do believe the witch is here. Now I have some big decisions to make as to go ahead with ivf. So nerve wracking!!

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend & Hello to anyone I missed!

 

[missyt]

FM, that makes me feel better that your DH's count improved so much. I told my DH about him. I told him he has a chance because isn't your DH 48? Mine is 33. I caught myself a younger man. I have him on Fertilaid. He started taking it a week ago. I keep on him to make sure he takes it 3 times a day.

Luvy, I also think we have in common that we have younger men. Ha ha. My DH is a little overweight too. He works and has night classes so he doesn't have time to work out until this semester is over. I'd say that in early Jan I caught him smoking again when he told me he stopped. I freaked out and had a serious talk about it he really wanted this. Well he did stop and that was then I started researching vitamins, supplements, herbs, etc. We went to an accupunturist and chinese herbalist once. She suggested astralagus and chinese ginseng. He has been taking that for about 3 months and he also takes Megamen vitamins from GNC. He is also taking Omega 3's and Fertilaid right now for about a week because FM's DH's count went up significantly from taking that for 2 months so I bought it for my DH. He was taking selenium and zinc too but since its in both the Megamen and Fertilaid he stopped taking the individual vitamins. One positive from this SA to the first one is the his motility went from 50% to 75%, so I guess something worked. It didn't improve his count though and that is why I'm thinking he should see a urologist and get the spermatocle checked out. I hope some of this helped. Oh, and if you get a chance, look up maca root because that is supposed to be good for both male and female fertility. I bought the powder for my smoothies at Whole Foods.

Skye, that is a relief that the mixing of meds didn't have a negative effect. I think when we meet with our FS next I'll have to ask him how often I would have to go in for bw if we did IVF. That is a great concern of mine because I don't think I could miss that much work. My clinic is an hour and a half away and that would be taking a lot of time off from my job. I'm the bread winner in the family so that wouldn't go over well. As for the spermatocle, its a benign growth in his testicles. It pretty much looks like he has a 3rd one. I read that its basically a lump with sperm in it. It isn't supposed to affect fertility but I read that sperm can get trapped in there. Its something he said he got about 6 years ago before we even met and after he had his son. I'm worried because (sorry if this is TMI) I noticed since we've been together it has gotten bigger.

LeeC, you'll get some positive energy here. This is a very supportive bunch. Hang in there, you aren't alone.

Ginger, DWRGI, Jocr, Lava, MA and if I missed anyone

 

[missyt]

Well AF showed this morning. I guess I'm kind of relieved its over with because I knew this IUI was a bust. I'm going to call the nurse tomorrow and then make that appointment with the doc to talk about next steps. I just know I want to try a couple more IUI's before we go to IVF.

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.