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

[purplelou]

I was just about to say - "what about your ov pains" ???

Is your bedroom/house widly fluctuating in temperature?? is your thermometer/battery ok??
would it be worth thinking about taking vaginal temps ??? (I have read that's more accurate)

sorry to jump in but It's very interesting!

 

[Butterfly67]

I don't really know much about Ov pains - I always think that if anything gets a bit painful around there then I have wind!

 

[purplelou]

I don't really know much about Ov pains - I always think that if anything gets a bit painful around there then I have wind!

Dwrgi always has ov pains......so can you get ov pains but not ov?? (iyswim)

 

[Dwrgi]

I don't really know much about Ov pains - I always think that if anything gets a bit painful around there then I have wind!

Dwrgi always has ov pains......so can you get ov pains but not ov?? (iyswim)

You are right, Purps, that is my one sign that I am ovulating! Or so I thought. I don't have EWCM so that doesn't help.... I did have my CD2 and 21 bloods done years ago to show that I WAS ovulating, but who knows. Maybe I'm perimenopausal??? Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarggggggggggggggghhhhhh!!

Sorry for turning this into a Me forum!

 

[HitTheJackpot]

Good morning to all of you amazing women out there!

Carole - *looking at watch and taping my toe* Where is that little Ms. Zara? Eh, no matter... you'll spend the next 18 years waiting on her... to find all her dolls, to brush her teeth, to finish her makeup, to make sure her hair is perfect... and you will love every amazing, wonderful moment of it! SOOO glad the meds worked for your itching! That must have been so miserable for you!

Butterfly - re: wind

Pad - I know very, VERY little about charting... and even *I* can see that your charts are both cra-zay-zzee! Wish I could help!

Dwrgi - Ditto what I said to Pad! You ladies are off the hook! I hope your.... "decadent early evening rumpy" (which made me LOL hard @ work) went as planned or better than planned!

Chicken - Where ya been girlie? Hope all is well with ya!

Lady H - You still lurking around here?

Dash - Happy Belated 40th!

Frolicky - Glad you found a good book to curl up with! That "me" time is always good, and books are a great way to escape!

to everyone I missed, cause I know there are plenty!

AFM - still sick as a dog. Doc said it's viral - an upper respiratory infection, so antibiotics won't help at this point. These ALWAYS turn into full blown sinus infections for me, and that will happen over the next few days, just in time for me to be SUPER sick for my IUI on Monday.

I have been trying to keep my body clear of all possible meds while TTC but I have had to break down and take sinus meds just to get through my days right now. Physically, I'm bloody miserable! I don't get paid sick days, and with the extra $ for the treatments/iui, I just can't afford to take time off right now. I'm working 65 hr weeks currently between both jobs and DP is working nearly as many, and we're still having to beg, borrow and steal just to come up with sperm money! HA! And I KNOW many of you ladies know exactly what I'm talkin' about. This TTC business isn't cheap!

Speaking of meds... that reminds me I gotta take my Clomid. *gulp* OK day 4 of 5 - good to go! Oh! and THAT reminder reminds me... time to go order "frozen pop!" Dang... sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I was straight! LMAO!!

 

[LilSluz]

Ladies! I’ve been a bit busy w/my work & DH’s biz. We’re going to NYC Thurs & Fri for a “launch party” to roll-out the biz & software apps. There’s going to be 500 people there so as you can imagine, I am a bit overwhelmed/stressed! (truthfully, I just want it to be over with)

Dwrgi – YAYYYYYY!!!!!! OMG, I can’t believe you are getting TWO MORE IVF’s for free!!! Good for you for asking! Hey, the worst thing they could have said to you when you asked is “no” right? That’s so freaking awesome, you must be so psyched!!! Also, I am going to throw out a theory on your chart, so just “another idea”. Perhaps the meds messed with your current cycle & you are ovulating TODAY! It is your lowest temp yet & all of your previous “highs” never went above any of your pother highest temps? Hey, when I had HSG, of course 1st month I temped, I had a 43-day cycle & didn’t ov until CD28! It happens. That’s why it is so great that you started charting now to see what your body is doing/how it responds to certain things… perhaps a look into that dressing closet might be in order “just in case” (worst thing that can happen is having fun! ) – Note: I wrote this before even seeing you & butterfly’s conversation!!! (I’m writing this in Word & going back & forth – cheater! ) – About ov pains I can’t find it now but didn’t you say you were having pains just yest too? Sorry we forced you into chart addiction! (ok, not really sorry)

Fro – I can’t believe that you are almost 9 weeks?! Reading sounds so relaxing – perfect for your “condition” When’s next appt?

Dashka – 40, 39 who cares right? The butterfly was SO COOL! AND the heart underneath! Maybe “someone” trying to tell you that you are not alone & that you are loved…

Butterfly – Oooooh, chart is looking really great – FX! (P.S. so how did you force a change of ov date on FF? I might want to do the same)

Madeline – how you doing hun? Hope you are OK

Asry – Oh wow, almost 8 weeks! Don’t worry, that means only 1 month until 12wk scan. Try to occupy yourself with a nice book or TV series during down time

Pad – What’s the pineapple juice for? Your chart is definitely confusing me so I am following you to “see what’s next”! Think Pink!

Purple – eeek – busy day for you then darlin’! Hope you are doing better

HTJ – not long now until IUI#3! Hope cold/sinus infection/resp virus goes away! I get allergy/sinus issues a lot & I hate it – hard to concentrate at work with that horrible headache & pressure… Hope you feel better! P.S. – Some people swear by getting sick correlating w/BFP, so… ?

Carole – Glad to hear that scratching is gone – hives? c’mon Zara!!! Was hoping she’d come early to relieve the back symptoms! What’d you do, put a couch & TV in there for her? I wouldn’t wanna come out either!

Nessaw &#8211; FX for Thursday!!! Don&#8217;t give up hope yet. I&#8217;ve heard countless women think AF coming bc of cramps only to find a BFP Oh yeah, LP &#8220;typically&#8221; stays constant at 12-14 days, but can still be 11-16 days &#8220;normally&#8221;, but your FP can range very widely. Pad & I have 5-week cycles, so we don&#8217;t even ov until CD19-21(ish) (this isn&#8217;t considered &#8220;late ov&#8221; but still just within normal), while others ov early CD11-12. Therefore, some people who ov early (<CD11) try natural foods & supps things to delay ov as much as possible to give lil eggy time to mature. If you are ov&#8217;ing CD10, I would definitely look into delaying that FP (hopef you won&#8217;t need to tho if BFP in your future!). I have heard about using cinnamon, but can&#8217;t remember the rest &#8211; Dashka? (unless you are doing IVF I suppose doesn&#8217;t matter bc they pick the eggs that are best???) Oh yeah, I miscarried right after BF gave birth.. Talk about torture holding that baby & seeing them constantly&#8230;

DrS &#8211; updates please!

Chicken &#8211; don&#8217;t be scared by reading our stories, just &#8220;be informed&#8221;. Every one of us has gone thru very different things even if we have some similar traits, so buck up lil chickie!

HA &#8211; loving your 11-egg news still honey! And your hospital pic!

grkprn, LadyH, Bear (where are you?), Never, Tiger, Titi, OMM, Hope & anyone I missed & anyone else lurking!

I may not make it on here much until the big party is over & I&#8217;m back home&#8230; at least 2WW should go by fast! (hopefully) My biggest concern is keeping my stress levels down as we are both super-stressed - way too much going on, I want my life back! But at least I&#8217;m back to normal as far as pain & cramping &#8211; whew! Power-walking again & everything so doing pretty good otherwise! to all -

xoxoxo

 

[Butterfly67]

LilS, great minds think alike on dwrgi's Oing

You can override O by going down to the section under your chart that says 'Ovulation Detector' then you will see a Tuning/Override button

NYC sounds very exciting, have a great time, that is one place that is on my list of places to see

 

[drsquid]

thanks all for asking. havent got a great deal going on. started lupron friday night (then switched to morning on sat as told to by my re). and medrol at night. been kinda headachy at night and rather bloaty but otherwise ok. i was bummed last night causei couldnt finish my gym class. felt like either my bladder or uterus were gonna fall out. ive heard lupron can cause cramps so.. maybe that was it. who knows. hopefully i get my period ths weekend or monday then get a baseline us then off to visit mom and dad and old friends.. then stims on june 1. going slow and fast at the same time. im kinda meh about the whole thing right now. get annoyed everytime someone announces they are pregnant (rather than super bummed out) with 2 people yesterday alone. but then again two friends LOSS MENTIONED: had d&c's last week END MENTION so i guess the grass is always greener.

you all seem to be ticking along nicely. hope the weather where you all are is lovely and you are getting out to have fun too

 

[grkprn]

AFM - still sick as a dog. Doc said it's viral - an upper respiratory infection, so antibiotics won't help at this point. These ALWAYS turn into full blown sinus infections for me, and that will happen over the next few days, just in time for me to be SUPER sick for my IUI on Monday.

I have been trying to keep my body clear of all possible meds while TTC but I have had to break down and take sinus meds just to get through my days right now. Physically, I'm bloody miserable! I don't get paid sick days, and with the extra $ for the treatments/iui, I just can't afford to take time off right now. I'm working 65 hr weeks currently between both jobs and DP is working nearly as many, and we're still having to beg, borrow and steal just to come up with sperm money! HA! And I KNOW many of you ladies know exactly what I'm talkin' about. This TTC business isn't cheap!

Speaking of meds... that reminds me I gotta take my Clomid. *gulp* OK day 4 of 5 - good to go! Oh! and THAT reminder reminds me... time to go order "frozen pop!" Dang... sometimes I think it would be so much easier if I was straight! LMAO!!

:wave: How's the clomid going? I just finished my last dose last night! So we'll see how the rest of the month goes

Wow! I hope you start to feel better soon -- everyone has been sick around me at work; this cold season is still fighting on!

When is your IUI scheduled?

 

[purplelou]

Lils - I hope you get a bit or R&R during all that! Phew! and I hope everythjing goes well at the launch party - it all sounds super exciting!!

DrS - good lucky lovely with this next cycle

 

[HitTheJackpot]

Lil - Really? Dang, if I had known that, I would have gotten sick on purpose! heheh

Grkprn - Clomid is going fine. I had the worst moodiness yet though this round on days 2&3 of the clomid (cd6&7). I had poor DP stymied because I kept crying over everything! Otherwise, all is fine. My ovaries should start hurting any day now Thanks for the well-wishes re: being sick. It does seem like sooo many people have it right now. Even my boss stayed home today with the same thing. Apparently it is good to be the boss You try to keep healthy... this is miserable!

My follicle check is scheduled for Saturday morning, and if that goes as planned, then IUI will be on Monday the 21st. How about you? Do you have any of your appts scheduled yet?

 

[dashka]

Hi Ladies!
Dwrgi – you go girl – just incase the ov. Is happening today! Sometimes people get cramping too from cysts (common and they usually resolve on their own) so that could be happening sometimes.??? (ie. if you felt that last week and didn’t ov -just a thought) Good luck and most of all – have fun girl.. You always make me LOL… Hey when you mention JT…. Is that John Taylor (Duran Duran)…. I think I recall you mentioning once but can’t remember? Funny I’m trying to get tickets in 20 minutes –they are playing close by at the end of the summer (about 90 min drive) I was a huge huge fan as a teenager and JT was my favourite….

Lils – OMG you sound sooooo busy!! What kind of business is DH starting up? And NYC – how exciting!! I’ve only been once – and loved it. Please don’t get too stressed hun…. Take it easy and remember your Reiki …. OMMMMM….OMMMM

Dr.S, HTJ, Grkprn – Good luck with the meds ladies! Xoxo

Butterfly – your chart is looking awesome…. Could that be an implantation dip there???

Fro – glad you are taking it easy – (but that long list of chores doesn’t sound like it???!)

Purple - cool to see your journal – you go girl!

Carole – thanks for the update….. You are so lovely to post here and encourage us when you must be feeling so uncomfortable….. You are almost there!! Can’t wait!

HTJ – oh hope you are feeling better really soon and that it doesn’t get worse….

Nessaw - further to what Lils wrote – do you normally ovulate early? I do around Day 12 (but last month it was Day 11 according to FF)…. I am doing ¼ tsp cinnamon in my smoothie….. and just taking stuff to improve egg quality (CoQ10, Maca, Omega Fish Oil and stuff like that) Don’t know of anything else to delay ovulation though… Good luck to you!!!

Big hello and hugs to HA (I need to get on your journal), Lady H, Pad, Asry, Madeline, Manu , Never, Tiger, Bear, Chicken and anyone I missed (sorry!)

Gotta run but wanted to post this cause it made me feel better (have it taped to my computer at work) although most days I have trouble following It kind of gives me a little peace that I only have to do it 'for today'....(Lils you would appreciate it)

(The Reiki Ideals)
JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL LET GO OF ANGER.
JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL LET GO OF WORRY.
JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL GIVE THANKS FOR MY MANY BLESSINGS.
JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL DO MY WORK HONESTLY.
JUST FOR TODAY, I WILL BE KIND TO MY NEIGHBOUR AND EVERY LIVING THING.

xoxo

 

[froliky2011]

Chicken - Wow! What do you mean you took out implant? Was that for bc and why did it prevent menstruation for so long? That does not seem very natural imho but what do I know? Lil is right, don't worry, just inform. Thanks for your support.

Dash - Awe! The butterfly is a neat story and thanks for the poem. I too o in or around CD12 and had a LP around 14 days and I get a BFP so I guess a shorter FP isn't so bad. Only a few more days to go for testing. ~~~

Butterfly - ~~~~~ to you too! Glad things are looking good.

Nessaw - 10po.....I am hoping for you.

Lil - Wow! How is it that you always have the busiest schedule after O. Sigh. I am hoping the stress ends up being a positive thing and glad that it does take your mind off the TWW which is hell to think about. I am also so glad to hear the cramps have finally subsided. Ufda.

Arsy - How are you? Scan is coming up. Are you going to buy a doppler?

DrS - Sorry about the pregnancy and mc announcements. Ugh. I know the rollercoaster of emotions can be such a biootchh sometimes. Hang in there! There is a silver lining...

HTJP - I hope you feel better and the lower immune system is good for baby conceiving. Good luck Saturday! Go to bed as early as possible!!!

Grkprn - Good luck to you too with this new cycle!!

Purple & HA - I need to venture to your journals you sly women!

Carol - I can't wait to meet your LO! Cheers to healthy mom & baby!!

Dwrgi - I hope the gets the egg!! Dashka is right, you are quite funny

Hi to everyone else!! Madeline, Twinks, LadyH, Missy, Manuiti, Never, Newbies (who seem to be MIA) and anyone else I missed.

One of the books I am reading is called "Diaper Free" and I find it rather good. My sister was telling me how her son had diaper rash so bad (sensitive little guy) that he would bleed. Anyway, for those interested...I checked it out from my library.

 

[dashka]

thanks Fro..... I feel better about ovulating early .... You didn't have any meds with your IUI did you? I am seeing my doctor in 2 weeks to get a referral for a clinic... may try IUI in a few months once I get the app't... we'll see

YIPPEEE!!!! I got Duran Duran tickets!!! we go on Sept.1st .... I know it's far away but I'm so excited as I've never seen them in concert and this summer I'll be seeing my favourite current band (ColdPlay) and my favourite band from my teenage years - Duran Duran.... Whoo HOO!!! Pretty sad that DDuran is playing at CasinoRama (at at Casino)... that's where all the 80's bands end up!

 

[Dwrgi]

thanks Fro..... I feel better about ovulating early .... You didn't have any meds with your IUI did you? I am seeing my doctor in 2 weeks to get a referral for a clinic... may try IUI in a few months once I get the app't... we'll see

YIPPEEE!!!! I got Duran Duran tickets!!! we go on Sept.1st .... I know it's far away but I'm so excited as I've never seen them in concert and this summer I'll be seeing my favourite current band (ColdPlay) and my favourite band from my teenage years - Duran Duran.... Whoo HOO!!! Pretty sad that DDuran is playing at CasinoRama (at at Casino)... that's where all the 80's bands end up!

They are amazing live-saw them in December in Cardiff. Flippin marvellous. So good that I had EWCM the next day!! I kid you not!!!!!!!!

Gotta run, love to you, Axxxxx

 

[grkprn]

Lil - Really? Dang, if I had known that, I would have gotten sick on purpose! heheh

Grkprn - Clomid is going fine. I had the worst moodiness yet though this round on days 2&3 of the clomid (cd6&7). I had poor DP stymied because I kept crying over everything! Otherwise, all is fine. My ovaries should start hurting any day now Thanks for the well-wishes re: being sick. It does seem like sooo many people have it right now. Even my boss stayed home today with the same thing. Apparently it is good to be the boss You try to keep healthy... this is miserable!

My follicle check is scheduled for Saturday morning, and if that goes as planned, then IUI will be on Monday the 21st. How about you? Do you have any of your appts scheduled yet?

My follicle check is scheduled for next Monday the 21st -- woo hoo! An exciting day for both of us! Wishing you the best on Saturday!

 

[dashka]

Dwrgi - so funny LOL!! - I'm sure it will be amazing the seats are pretty good - It will bring back 'my youth' I'm sure and probably some EWCM too!!! hee heee

So are your references to JA - John Taylor?

 

[padbrat]

Well I am pleased you are all as confused as me about my chart... sorry Dwrgi feel a little better that yours is a bloody rollercoaster too! LOL

I thought I would OV cd 19.... maybe I didn't....maybe I haven't Ov'd at all...OMG am I menopausal????? OMG NOOOO!!

Am now panicking massively...

Still have EWCM days 17-20..... but have never have OV pains... this has thrown all my plans for June into turmoil....

Hit hope you feel better soon hun! I suffer with sinusitis too .... it is horrible!

COME ON ZARA!!!!

Dash how are you chicken? And you Fro?

Lils you are an absolute star in all ways and I wish I could have come to Bath to see you... but Butterfly, Dwrgi and Purps will have to give you a big hug from me!

Am now worried.... even Butterfly doesn't know what is going on......

Pad goes and has a massive panic flap.....

 

[LilSluz]

Taking much-needed BNB break...

Dash - from what I was reading CD11-12 is really not considered "early" (like an issue) unless <CD11 so I wouldn't say its a problem for you, i always just thought you were trying to improve it since it was close... FREAKIN LOVE DURAN DURAN lucky girl!!! Hey the upside to the Casino (is it really called "CasinoRama? LOL) - you can get a little closer Maybe it will work out right for ov (Dwrgi's comments!)

I read somewhere that >CD21 was considered "late ov" so I'm OK (CD19-20), but I'm on the cusp, too (just the other way) (?) Now that I said those cramps went away, about 10 mins later I started getting & still have throbbing pains today... And thank you for the Reiki Ideals! As you can see, I'm still working on #2 (so I'm going to skip over #2 "just for today" ). Ommmm, Ommmmm :hugs
(oh yeah, DH is now a partner in a biz which involves software/mobile apps)

Fro - I know, every month I'm either working like a dog or sick post-ov (or both) whats up w/that!? I'm done w/this biz stuff after the party tho except for giving a little financial advice here & there...c'mon Friday!

Dwrgi - forget the grapefruit juice & mucinex ladies, you just need DD! AND its "all natural" too! too funny!

 

[padbrat]

Lils good luck in NY!!! Go for it girl!!!