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

[lavalux]

No happy dance yet, Deb, until the blood test. I'm sort of irritated with myself that I didn't wait until Fri to test. I am usually so good about waiting. Hope this doesn't become only a cautionary tale about the perils of early testing, but I will know in a few days. So, when is your next scan? Think pink! I'm a redhead and rarely wear pink but I'm trying to send you good girlie vibes! LOL

Never,
Thanks for finding that link for me. I am happy for your friend and really hope my story has a happy ending too. I think a lot.depends on the among of the trigger shot & one's metabolism. Mine isn't the fastest as I'm short etc. Maybe of the line is darker tomorrow I will feel more confident.

FM,
I'm sorry you were feeling yucky all weekend, but I am so glad that you are feeling a bit better and you have your San Fran trip. Sounds wonderful! Hopeful all that boating and discomfort bodes well for a sticky bean!

Anyone heard from Ginger?

 

[padbrat]

Baby... firstly I had the same thing happen to me with my CBFM.... in fact I had highs all month and no low or peak... I threw it in the drawer in disgust and have resolutely ignored it ever since!! You know what I reckon did it for us... and it is simple... DTD every other day... my cons told us to do that and boom bang it worked first go!!

Hehhehee did have a lil giggle about the think pink for Padbrat! Think I should make up a banne with that! hahahaha

 

[padbrat]

No happy dance yet, Deb, until the blood test. I'm sort of irritated with myself that I didn't wait until Fri to test. I am usually so good about waiting. Hope this doesn't become only a cautionary tale about the perils of early testing, but I will know in a few days. So, when is your next scan? Think pink! I'm a redhead and rarely wear pink but I'm trying to send you good girlie vibes! LOL

Never,
Thanks for finding that link for me. I am happy for your friend and really hope my story has a happy ending too. I think a lot.depends on the among of the trigger shot & one's metabolism. Mine isn't the fastest as I'm short etc. Maybe of the line is darker tomorrow I will feel more confident.

FM,
I'm sorry you were feeling yucky all weekend, but I am so glad that you are feeling a bit better and you have your San Fran trip. Sounds wonderful! Hopeful all that boating and discomfort bodes well for a sticky bean!

Anyone heard from Ginger?

Ok Ok OK I will restrain myself until your bloods come back positive and then stand by cos I am gonna mega dance and throw some celebration shapes!!

Next scan is 9th June.... am trying to take a leaf out of Lynns book and stay in 'non crapping myself' frame of mind

 

[onmymind17]

Lava - that sounds ever so promising with sight of two lines - will be keeping my fingers crossed for you and hoping that it is a BFP.

FM - sorry that you are feeling so bad, hope it gets better for your trip to SF next week

MissyT - FX for your testing next Monday

CaroleB - sorry I don't know anything about IVF but hope that the doctors do know what they are doing

and to everyone else I have missed and

AFM I am chastising myself for getting carried away with symptoms that weren't - but have never had 4 days of nausea and cramping before - and annoyed at wasting a bunch of tests and not waiting til at least the day AF was due to start testing. AF was 1 day late in the end but really messed with my head. Am determined next month not to test til AF due (we'll see).

Just have to try and keep out of my head that I will only have 5 or 6 chances and that is one gone already. This month am going to take EPO until O and also have ordered some soft cups and Ovulation test strips as I think I might have been off on my O date last month.

Butterfly dont beat yourself up about testing, we all do it, i have even found myself testing when i know there is no way in heck possible i could get pg lol. Those pee tests sing a beautiful song dont they lol. Oh and dont give up hope yet, until af shows you have a bfp chance.

 

[skye2010]

Yup Lava, u know what they say "A line is a line" girl )) A faint line is a line that will get stronger.... )) That's exactly what I had. I'm gonna hold out the dance untill tomorrow not to put u on pins and needles but it's all good new xxxxxx

Carole, there was quite a few girls who had spotting before the ec and they had the same worry as you do. It was all fine. Some of them the spotting wasn't even the endometrium but the bruising from hysterescopy. Maybe u didn't have the hysto cause the other one was only 6 months ago right. Anyway spotting isn't a worry.
With your ec I just don't know what to say. My clinic was very stingy in giving out short protocols. Most girls downregged. Only a few girls over 42 -43 short protocoled. I do not know what went all funny with amount of eggs you produced this time. Could even be the type of meds u used. I'm baffled about why they are actually not monitoring you with blood tests and scans. How will they know where's your eggs are at if they don't check? I mean 6 eggs still gives you a good chance if they are all mature.(My friend got BFP out of 6, over 40 and had 3 transfered) They can keep you on drugs much longer. (A girl stimmed for 15 days cause she hadn't responded so well) I dunno much about all the hormone levels but I think they trigger at around eastroid 1200. There is a drug that keeps your east to stay at bay while your eggs mature. If you end up having less than 6 mature eggs than I think you could turn it into an IUI cycle instead. I think it wouldn't make sense to give up hope completely after taking all those hormones in your body.

Carole I'm so sorry that you are not feeling more confidant with the treatment. You are half way through and it really isn't nice that you should be almost panicking. I hope your next scan gives you more hope.

Nikki, all those pullings and tuggings in the tummy + no sign of AF. Girl it all sounds promising. Don't wanna doom you but keep positive. Wouldn't it be great if we had all these spring BFP's pop up suddenly

FM hon, I'm sorry you are going through OHSS which is painful. Paracetamol is a type of common pain killler (like asprin) You probably use it under a brand name. Ask you pharmacist and they will give u the right thing which is the only painkiller allowed to use while pregnant. It is also very effective. I just went through my OHSS with paracetamol. Hon carry on having proteins and fluids cause they are both what the fluid piling up in you belly is made of and it really will help your body to restore back to normal. Constipation comes with OHSS that's why you are experiencing it. (I had it too which was awfull) Try prunes, prune juice, oats in the morning. Natural stuff first. You can try laxatives that pregnants use if it becomes unbearable. Eat small amounts of food but often. Don't leave your stomach empty. Also walking around helps. Not having a walk but walking around at home or garden. Just moves your body to push the fluids and move the bowels. If you stop peeing (your pee turns really dark) or you put on weight more than 2 kilos a day, you must go to the hospital.

Girls I gotta run to take my dogs to a friend who will look after them while I'm away...
Debs didn't have time to take he pict. But will try to do tomorrow. xxx

 

[lavalux]

Butterfly,
I will make you a deal. I won't beat myself up for testing if you don't. We belong back in the Whateves Club.

Baby4MJ, you can't throw out your membership. Just get back on the Whateves wagon with me and let's do our very best to not worry and relax. Let's not forget that the waiting game continues even after a BFP, as Deb who is waiting for her next scan, reminded us.

Funny, my 1st thought after reading about trigger shots & false positives was about FM. She is so good about not testing and stating positive.

 

[onmymind17]

Just popping in to say "Hi" :wave: ...and that I think my membership in the "Whatevs Club" is about to be revoked...but that later...

Padbrat: I am wearing HOT PINK today - woo hoo! Just want anyone who's looking to know that we mean business when we say "think pink for padbrat!" (although Skye as a hyacinth for certain has got me beat...agreed-I would die to see a pic )

Lava: Light lines, dark lines...there are TWO lines and that's the magic number!

FM: Sorry the IUI has knocked you for a loop. If I recall, mine was pretty horrible but not nearly as bad as it sounds for you Hope you feel better fast.

Luv: Glad your MIL was behaving. My MIL I found out just grills my DH about "what is going on???" when she calls (I usually don't talk to her when she calls) and she sends random "TTC tips" emails and articles. I know she means well, but it's annoying. I've been doing this for 2 years. I've read just about every article written (I'm being mean, I know).

I know I'm missing loads of people but had a busy weekend and no time to catch up so, hello to the newbies and those I don't know, and all those waiting to test and in their 2WW - GOOD LUCK!! Tons of to you all!

AFM...I am in fear of losing my Whatevs Club membership because my damn CBFM has caused me to start to obsess about TTC (again). I was going along quite nicely, occupying myself with readying the house and garden (a nightmare, by the by...4 hours of dirt, fertilizer and a losing battle with an army of ants, I realized a gardener I ain't) so that I can get the sucker up for sale in a few weeks, BDing as per my calendar (but not obsessing...actually, I was trying to give DH a pass Saturday night because he didn't get home from work until 11pm, but he was after me by 11:30pm to DTD. I was so tired I was nauseous, but I made the https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e367/gatsby6306/thverymad.gif BD calendar, so I've only myself to blame for that. When the BD calendar speaks, DH listens I guess!).

Anyway, I've been POAS for my CBFM and anticipating a peak as per usual somewhere between CD11-CD12...well, today is CD14 and no peak. Just all high fertility since CD8. Now I've been trolling TTC sites obsessively to see if this is uncommon, because I'm panicked that 2 years of TTC and 3 losses later, now my damn body has decided to stop ovulating-AGGGHHH! My brain is on TTC overdrive and my body is giving up on me. Not feeling very "whatevs" suddenly, so please let me know where I turn in my card....

Oh honey you dont need to turn your "whatevs" card in!!! We all know that you can only maintain "Whatever" for so long and then it gets you. Now dont get all upset that your not going to O, it might be a bit late, or maybe you did it early, who knows our bodies are so whacky, dont give up on this cycle, my guess is you will see your O in a day or so, it happens, sometimes we o just a bit later, no need to worry. Just take a deep breath and calm down ok. Sending you big hugs!!! Oh and i just adore that your dh is so into the calendar lol, that is just so sweet!!

 

[Butterfly67]

Thanks OMM and Lava you both made me laugh and cry at the same time (in a good way!)

It is great to have the support of the ladies on here and luckily I also have lots to keep me busy for this week as I have an exhibition that I need to get ready for (I work as an artist) so before I know it, it will be time for some (already booked myself in with BF) and then back to the tww again

 

[padbrat]

Atta girl Butterfly!

 

[Butterfly67]

Loving the new banner Padbrat! Will be digging out the pink T-shirts I have now I have unpacked!

ETA and also glad that your 'currently feeling' has changed

 

[padbrat]

YAY! Thanks Butterfly!!!

What sort of artist are you? Is your avatar one of your pieces? It is lovely x

 

[Butterfly67]

YAY! Thanks Butterfly!!!

What sort of artist are you? Is your avatar one of your pieces? It is lovely x

Thanks Padbrat but no, it's not one of mine, just the only pic I could find with a butterfly! I have changed my avatar to one of mine though - I do mostly abstract stuff

ETA except for the new pic doesn't seem to be showing up yet! Maybe I have to clear my cache...

 

[Baby4MJ]

Next scan is 9th June.... am trying to take a leaf out of Lynns book and stay in 'non crapping myself' frame of mind

Is "NCM" the same as "PMA"...??

 

[Baby4MJ]

Loving the new banner Padbrat! Will be digging out the pink T-shirts I have now I have unpacked!

ETA and also glad that your 'currently feeling' has changed

Agree and Agree!

 

[bblve]

Hi Ladies! -

So much information...what a lovely weekend my goodness, welcome & congrats are in order I see and I have adjusted my outfits for the week to include pink!

Baby4MJ - Not sure if this will help but I agree with the girls, no need to turn in your card. I usually get my Peak on CD13 or 14, this cycle I didn't get it until CD16 & 17!!....much like yourself I was in a bit of a panic but don't stress you're fine...I'm sure your CBFM will give you an egg very soon By the way LOVE that your DH is so attentive with the BD schedule, that is so sweet.

FM, I'm sorry you weekend was a tough one.

Lava - I won't say it because I know you're waiting on bloodwork but I am SO excited for you.

Luv - Thanks for the support. Since then we chatted a bit more and things are just fine. We're all good with the BD schedule.

So today we are 4dpo and while I am hopefull I don't want to get too excited, I think I may be ready to sign up for "whatever" club. Room for one more? Hope you all have a wonderful day!

 

[lavalux]

Ok, I just laughed so hard I had to close the door of my office!

I now have too many mantras going in my head, it may explode.

Whateves!
PMA!
NCM!
Think pink!

 

[lavalux]

bblvs,
always room for another TTC girl on the Whatevs Wagon. Hop aboard!

Deb,
so I don't have another pink shirt to wear, but I'm going to drag out one of my pink lace bras from the recesses of my lingerie drawer and wear it tomorrow. DH will ne happy since lately I've been wearing those comfy t-shirt bras ... he doesn't need to know I'm rooting for your baby girl.

 

[Baby4MJ]

Baby... firstly I had the same thing happen to me with my CBFM.... in fact I had highs all month and no low or peak... I threw it in the drawer in disgust and have resolutely ignored it ever since!! You know what I reckon did it for us... and it is simple... DTD every other day... my cons told us to do that and boom bang it worked first go!!

That's pretty much what my "BD Calendar" is...been BDing every other day since CD5 with another week of BDing to go. I'm about ready to trade in my vajayjay for a slightly less used model. If I were a cowgirl, I'd have an excuse to walk like I am, but not sure how to explain the bow-legged saunter to my office mates... I love my DH to the ends of the earth and no complaints in the BD department here, but dear Lord please I hope I get the same boom bang results! I'm tired! ...LOL...

Hehhehee did have a lil giggle about the think pink for Padbrat! Think I should make up a banne with that! hahahaha

LOVE the banner! ThinkPinkThinkPinkThinkPink!!!

 

[onmymind17]

Hi Ladies! -

So much information...what a lovely weekend my goodness, welcome & congrats are in order I see and I have adjusted my outfits for the week to include pink!

Baby4MJ - Not sure if this will help but I agree with the girls, no need to turn in your card. I usually get my Peak on CD13 or 14, this cycle I didn't get it until CD16 & 17!!....much like yourself I was in a bit of a panic but don't stress you're fine...I'm sure your CBFM will give you an egg very soon By the way LOVE that your DH is so attentive with the BD schedule, that is so sweet.

FM, I'm sorry you weekend was a tough one.

Lava - I won't say it because I know you're waiting on bloodwork but I am SO excited for you.

Luv - Thanks for the support. Since then we chatted a bit more and things are just fine. We're all good with the BD schedule.

So today we are 4dpo and while I am hopefull I don't want to get too excited, I think I may be ready to sign up for "whatever" club. Room for one more? Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Yea welcome to the whatever club, we are happy to have you, feel free to hop on and off whenever you need a little "Whatever" lol

 

[Baby4MJ]

Just popping in to say "Hi" :wave: ...and that I think my membership in the "Whatevs Club" is about to be revoked...but that later...

Padbrat: I am wearing HOT PINK today - woo hoo! Just want anyone who's looking to know that we mean business when we say "think pink for padbrat!" (although Skye as a hyacinth for certain has got me beat...agreed-I would die to see a pic )

Lava: Light lines, dark lines...there are TWO lines and that's the magic number!

FM: Sorry the IUI has knocked you for a loop. If I recall, mine was pretty horrible but not nearly as bad as it sounds for you Hope you feel better fast.

Luv: Glad your MIL was behaving. My MIL I found out just grills my DH about "what is going on???" when she calls (I usually don't talk to her when she calls) and she sends random "TTC tips" emails and articles. I know she means well, but it's annoying. I've been doing this for 2 years. I've read just about every article written (I'm being mean, I know).

I know I'm missing loads of people but had a busy weekend and no time to catch up so, hello to the newbies and those I don't know, and all those waiting to test and in their 2WW - GOOD LUCK!! Tons of to you all!

AFM...I am in fear of losing my Whatevs Club membership because my damn CBFM has caused me to start to obsess about TTC (again). I was going along quite nicely, occupying myself with readying the house and garden (a nightmare, by the by...4 hours of dirt, fertilizer and a losing battle with an army of ants, I realized a gardener I ain't) so that I can get the sucker up for sale in a few weeks, BDing as per my calendar (but not obsessing...actually, I was trying to give DH a pass Saturday night because he didn't get home from work until 11pm, but he was after me by 11:30pm to DTD. I was so tired I was nauseous, but I made the https://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e367/gatsby6306/thverymad.gif BD calendar, so I've only myself to blame for that. When the BD calendar speaks, DH listens I guess!).

Anyway, I've been POAS for my CBFM and anticipating a peak as per usual somewhere between CD11-CD12...well, today is CD14 and no peak. Just all high fertility since CD8. Now I've been trolling TTC sites obsessively to see if this is uncommon, because I'm panicked that 2 years of TTC and 3 losses later, now my damn body has decided to stop ovulating-AGGGHHH! My brain is on TTC overdrive and my body is giving up on me. Not feeling very "whatevs" suddenly, so please let me know where I turn in my card....

Oh honey you dont need to turn your "whatevs" card in!!! We all know that you can only maintain "Whatever" for so long and then it gets you. Now dont get all upset that your not going to O, it might be a bit late, or maybe you did it early, who knows our bodies are so whacky, dont give up on this cycle, my guess is you will see your O in a day or so, it happens, sometimes we o just a bit later, no need to worry. Just take a deep breath and calm down ok. Sending you big hugs!!! Oh and i just adore that your dh is so into the calendar lol, that is just so sweet!!

Thanks, Chris I really thought I was past this - WRONG! This is the 4th month of my 4-month fertility acupuncture protocol, so I pulled out the entire arsenal on this one: BD calendar, CBFM, preseed, soft cups...I was feeling pretty confident. The CBFM going suddenly belly-up threw me for a loop and made me lose my confidence. I'll keep my card for now and try to live up to the code of the club: "Whatevs, Whatevs, Whatevs...now someone pass me a drink" https://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y296/navyfcbragg/smiley%20mood/drunk.gif