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

[Dwrgi]

Evening, girls! Have a bit more time to write tonight. How is everybody?

Jack-glad that you have a plan for IUI 3. Hopefully this will be the one for you! xx

Chicken-CC-brilliant story behind your name. I didn't realise that chickens had such big personalities. I shall look at them now with new respect. Good luck with your TTC journey! xx

Carole-how are you? Hope you're resting up and taking it very easy! Big to you! xxx

Lil-I really hope that you caught the egg, especially with your twofer!! You go girl! Have no idea what I have done with my chart. Have no idea how to post a link to it. Doh. I shall have another look when I have a second. So busy here. xx

Dashka-sorry you had such a bad day yesterday. Glad that you feel a bit better now. I hope you get some real answers soon, and that you are getting ever closer to your BFP! xxx

Fro, Asry, Purple and Never-HUGE !

Butterfly-how are you hun? xxx

Pad-big to you! x

Hi everybody! I'm sure I've missed loads of people by name-but hugs and good luck to you all, Axxx

AFM-took a bit of a break from B&B last week. I just needed to clear my head and decide on what my next plan was. As you know, I've been trying to decide whether I could cope with the prospect of being childless, and seeing babies and pregnant women everywhere. Just testing the waters. But I went home over the weekend and went to a local gastro pub with my family and OH and bumped into an old acquaintance, who's the same age as my OH. Anyway, he was there with his wife (my age) and they had their three week old son with them, and I discovered it was their third IVF shot that led to the BFP and the little boy. I just thought, "OMG, a sign!" so after a lot of emotional wrangling, we've decided to have one last shot at OE IVF and throw everything at it, intralipids, and IMSI. And if that doesn't work, then I shall know that it's DE or adoption. So, I need to speak to my clinic and get a date for EC for the beginning of the summer hols. Feel a bit cheerier now, although I am still NOT a 100% certain it's the right thing, but who is ever 100% certain???

Sorry for selfish post. Big loves to you all,
Axxxx

 

[dashka]

Dwrgi - YAY YAY YAY ...for the 'sign'..... no of us really know what is 'the right thing'...you just have to go with your gut....and if you felt that was a sign for you to move ahead then go for it girl! I'm so excited for you.... FX!! xoxo

 

[Dwrgi]

Congratulations to Andrea (Never) for
GETTING MARRIED!! ​

 

[Dwrgi]

Lil-my chart should work now. It makes no sense to me! xx

 

[Butterfly67]

Wow, a lot to catch up on

Dwrgi, I am excited that you are going to go for IVF again That does sound like a sign meeting that friend. I am also toying with the idea that this is not going to happen and what to do about it and I really don't want to be childless either...

dashka well done for picking yourself up, dusting yourself down and getting back on the wagon

Asry, loving the spoiler

HTJ glad you are excited about the next IUI

LilS, glad you got a double dose - hope you catch that egg. I also think that I O prett soon after I get the + OPK. When I got pg I only DTD 7 hours after the OPK and then the day after that

Purple, bummer for having to go back to work

Carole, is Zara here yet?!

frolicky hope all goes ok with the doc hon

AFM I stuck in an extra +OPK on my chart on cd10 to make FF give me crosshairs I might take it out later and see what happens!

and to everyone else

 

[Dwrgi]

Butterfly-I am with you hun, it's a difficult choice, but got to follow your gut. Your explanation of cross-hairs sounds really complex-I am clearly a dufus!! Big and

And, for the record, there ain't gonna be any Whoo Whoo Whooo Whooo going on in this house tonight after OH's childish tantrum half an hour ago about not being able to draw a table in Word. He can sod off!!!

Love to everybody!

 

[Butterfly67]

 

[chickenchaser]

DH has just taken his zinc, vitamin C and E without being grumpy

 

[LilSluz]

Pad - I just "had" to google on my break about how to make a girl (I've been meaning to do this). I was laughing reading thru them, but hey you never know? Check out #7 especially!!!! (uh-hum, and where will you be?)

https://voices.yahoo.com/want-baby-girl-boy-try-these-lovemaking-64394.html?cat=52

(Lesson we all already knew: Girls are stronger than boys)

But then I googled on & saw some factors repeating over & over: timing, position & pH balance? Maybe not so silly sounding? Hmmm... I have "some" research about pH if you are interested?

https://www.baby2see.com/gender/boy_or_girl.html

 

[MissusO]

as a newbie am still trying to get caught up with you all and get the thread of what is happening to everyone ! From the little I 'know' of you all I just wanted to say how much I admire your strength to carry on. We've all got our challenges and knowing am not alone is great encouragement so far, You've all been inspiring me, so thanks !!!

Spent tonight bankrupting us buying supplements so fingers crossed they help. For those using MACA, what dose do you have DH on?

to all

MissusO

 

[LilSluz]

(forgot to hit submit on Pad's post from earlier...)

Dwrgi - what is WRONG with men!!! Did you send him to the corner? Loved your post ! YAY for stalkable chart!!!! (I'm easy...) Your temp is quite low (ov low), so you might wanna a quick "oops I just rolled-over" in the middle of the night! I know its soon but what CD do you typically ov? I saved best for last: YAY FOR IVF#3 & DIVINE PROVIDENCE TELLING YOU SO!!!! I personally don't believe that there are many coincidences in life, IYKWIM Just in case you "accidentally roll-over"

Butterfly - cheater!

Chicken - Ok, my DH isn't THAT bad, wow! (he just won't have that's all! ) Although I do mommy him by grabbing all his vit's & giving to him w/water. He'll just take anything I give him if I do that . I also did not know chickens had personalities! Then again I had pet snakes & they had personalities (yes they did), so why not chickens? (just as long as they aren't in the same room, they both have personalities! lol). Oh boy, so, how do I ask this... Are you a vegetarian?

Dashka - YAY FOR PMA & for new tests!!!!

Oh crud, g/g - can't even finish, so to all!

 

[agape love]

Dwrgi...glad you saw the sign and are being proactive.

Fro...hope you feel better. Take care of you!

Chicken....welcome and hope your stay is short and you learn a lot from these beautiful women.

Lils...way to go.

To all you lovely ladies hope all is well and you are closer to your goal.

AFM still just keeping hope alive. We will all get what is destined to be ours. Hard sometimes but so grateful that I learn something new every week on this thread that makes me keep looking ahead and not back.

 

[froliky2011]

MissusO - Welcome!!!!! There is a lot to take in...thanks for showing interest and care. We are glad to help support. I unfortunately don't know anything about what to give OH or DH for vitamins but I am sure some of the ladies will have some advice soon.

P.S. A lot of you other ladies have made me giggle numerous times with the last few pages. Thanks!!

Dwrgi - Oh, I am sending all ~~~~ possible. I have just been thinking about all you ladies that have been here since the beginning! Your strength is admirable along with how you continue to support the newbies and show such compassion, love, friendship etc. while you all continue to soldier on.

Dashka - I am so glad you are feeling better!! I am also glad you enjoyed the video.

HTJP - Glad you liked the other video too. I loved it as well!! I am going to purchase a handful of those onsies that say "Love Makes A Family" and maybe a few T-shirst for myself, DH and our KD.

Lil - Isn't crazy that a lot of men spend lots of time trying to get us in bed in the beginning of a relationship and then WTH happens? What is up with that??? to you my dear!!

Hi to everyone else. I am glad to see Carol is around...looks like Zara is still waiting to show herself. We'll all be here ready to see her!! I can't wait!!

Pad - You have a great sense of humor. I hope you are feeling better!!

To all of you in the TWW!!

AFM - Doctor cancelled our appointment because she got stuck in surgery. I am guessing everything is fine. I am uncomfortable but don't believe the baby is in any jeopardy. I go in tomorrow instead. I actually have a good doctor too, but she is a breast cancer specialist and just does this fertility on the side so it's not something she is as up on as breast cancer. She is actually very compassionate and sweet. I think I was just frustrated because I am a bit of a perfectionist and maybe have high expectations..especially when my life is at stake. It's not something I take lightly. However, I do have a Living Will and Designation of Health Care Surrogate should something terrrible happen.

 

[LilSluz]

Ok, now I'm finally off work at 9pm

Fro - don't talk like that, girl! You're gonna get me all kinds of worried saying stuff like that! I read you might have infection, but are you feeling worse now? (UTI?) Break-thru spotting & light bleeding is totally normal honey. But please let us know how your appt goes & sending big I'm sure lil Fro is doing just fine! (btw, yes it is crazy - I would use reverse psych but I know that would be right up his alley )

HA - I see you lurking & I know you've had a tough week so sending you big virtual too!!!

Never - CONGRATS ON YOUR WEDDING!!!! Whew - just in time! Hope it was magical!

MissusO - Welcome! We "keep each other alive" here - through the good & the bad so you have come to the right place! Of course we hope to get to know you too, but hope your stay is short & sweet & ends in BFP (sorry I don't have DH on maca either...but someone else may know that answer)

Agape - keep the hope alive! There's always a new cycle with new chance to ov, new egg, & great new foods, supps, tests or other things to try or to add to the "regular routine"

Pad - just one more (I accidentally ran into this one) https://www.natural-health-for-fertility.com/conceiving-a-girl.html (they all have some very similar concepts?!)

 

[Lady H]

Hello Lovelies, hope you are all well. Just did a sneaky test 11 DPO, BFN. No surprise there!

 

[Asryellah]

WOOP WOOP!! Dwirgi way to go!! Bring on the ivf #3 I'm sure it was a SIGN and so happy to read a success story like that (happytears)

Fro - I hope you are feeling better, and little Fro is too whats the uncomfortable what you wrote about?

I'm only uncomfortable with gas remember LilS how in one of our pm's I wrote how OH said I could start my own biogas-factory. Well, now it'd be a right time for that!!!

Lady H, I'm sorry for BFN but it is still early.....

Never - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

 

[purplelou]

good morning lovely ladies

MissusO - welcome hun hope your stay here is short and sweet

Dwrgi - WooHoo - I am so excited for you for IVF and yes I believe in "signs" - this is an omen for you. and I would say that you do what is right for that moment in your life. I will be here cheering you on and holding your cyber hand through whatever comes xxx

Butterfly, FF sometimes needs a kick up the butt (or a fake opk ) I really ope you caught that eggy!!

Asry and frols and manu - big loves ladies xx

Lils - nope my hair is sadly not this colour natrually, although it has been this colour for quite a few years now. its addictive - plus now I have to cover up the greys lol.

huge for Pad, Omm, Never, Carole, HA, Missy, Titi, Agape and chickenchaser - what a fab name with a fab story !! also ladyh, Tigerlilly and anyone else I am missing!


BTW - The lovely ladyH is going to join us in bath I cannot wait to meet you all

afm - I had a day off work today because i had a midwife apt this morning, but really excitingly, I am going to be meeting Andrea (neversaynever) later on for a coffee
in bad news - the house is angry but I am trying to Ignore all the mess until the weekend.

 

[froliky2011]

Lil - I was teasing...didn't you see the wink and haha?

 

[Dwrgi]

Hi girls!

For those thinking of coming to Bath in June, here are some restaurants that I've been told are lovely. Check them out and let us know which you'd rather:

Hall and Woodhouse (more informal than the second, according to my friend). Menus are right at the bottom. A BIT pricey, fish and chips at £12!

https://hall-woodhousebath.co.uk/

and

Firehouse Rotisserie, which she really enjoyed, still a bit pricey, but this is probably Bath prices:

https://www.firehouserotisserie.co.uk/

Or there are chains like Cafe Rouge, Pizza Express, Loch Fyne, etc.

If you look on the trip advisor page (https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Search?q=bath#ssrc=e,o=0,c=global), you'll find loads. Interestingly, Loch Fyne is really well reviewed, and I have been there and it was lovely. Great if you like fish, etc.

Have also been told that The Plaine B&B is FAB, although about 4 miles out of Bath. Ideal if you are travelling, and want a place to stay.

Have a look and let Lil, Butterfly and I know what you think!

Muchos gracias! xxx

 

[purplelou]

Dwrgi - omg I am sooooo hungry now! both of those look good and the menu's look delish!! I had never heard of lochfyne before!- Ive just investigated and it looks yummy too! thanks for that

hh back to the matter in hand - any is good for me, I will eat pretty much anything, so I don't know if there is anyone with specific requests/needs??