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

[viccat]

Viccat - welcome! your name sounds familiar.... perhaps from the TWW thread?
or were you on here before? GL to you

I've been on here for a couple of months now - doing everything back to front by asking questions first, then giving advice, and now introducing myself .... LOL

 

[Bearlake]

Me 39 DH 39, TTC since July 2010, mc 2008, IVF 08/11 BFN, IVF #2 04/12 BFN. Unexplained.

Hi guys, I've been busy and stressed last few weeks so haven't had the 'headspace' for TTC. Sorry.
Fabulous news DrS !!!!
Hello all 'newbies' ( although it's been so long since I was here that must seem like a newbie to you!)
I need to go back and catch up properly, so many pages to read...

Xxxx

 

[chickenchaser]

AFM - just started very lightly spotting after 4pm so I think tomorrow will be my CD1.... argh... Had a good short cry this morning. Ofcourse the month I want her to arrive I have a 14 day luteal phase... Come to think of it -last month was also 14 days -so I guess the B-Complex I've been taking is working to lengthen the luteal phase! I stopped progesterone cream 2 days ago too so thought she would arrive sooner.

So Sorry you are feeling so and things are working out for you ATM.for you
Do you mind if I ask? It is possible that my luteal phase is only 10 days. I only started charting last month and get a positive OPK on day 14 so FF said I would have OV anytime between CD 14 and 17. This month it says I OV at day 16. If I OV on CD 16 last month then my luteal phase would be 10 days which is obviously not long enough.
Can you advise me more on the B-complex, it is obviously working for you. How much, when, etc.

Obviously this is open you all you lovely ladies, and advices will be greatfully received.

Love to you all. XXX

 

[Butterfly67]

Thank lils. Now I just get to worry bout the 2nd beta and how many are in there

Oh yes I forgot you had 2 put back fingers crossed for just one then

LilS am missing you posting already, can I add you on fb, I will pm you my surname so you can add me if so

Dashka, will miss you too

Pad I am happy to give any advice on charting I can think of but I'm afraid I like to say it as I see it, even if that means I think you didn't ovulate, which might not help some people

 

[manuiti]

Ladies I have a question. I've read all this wonderful stuff about CoQ10 and was just wondering if there are any downsides to it/ reasons why you shouldn't take it because it could do more harm than good? Or is it one of these things that you may as well take because it can't hurt and it could help? Yes, I have a need to be doing (or taking) something proactive about ttc while I sit here ing.

Sorry about the friggin witch Dashka.

Dwrgi - just thought I'd say thank you for the wonderful job you do managing this thread.

 

[Butterfly67]

Manu, I haven't heard of any downsides to CoQ10 - just the fact that it is expensive, especially if you take a higher dose!

I agree dwrgi you are a star

Sorry I forgot to Welcome viccat

 

[purplelou]

Hi ladies and good morning!
I hope you are all having a good day!?

big nad to everyone who needs it!


manu - I took the C0Q10 and had no side effects etc. it said that it was good for "vitality" and "energy" although If I am honest I didn't feel more vital or energetic, but I read that it takes 3 months to make a difference to egg quality and I was taking it that long when I got my BFP

Its hard to say for sure but I think it made a difference to me (along with concieve plus) if you are doing IVF maybe its a good idea to check with your FS to make sure it wouldnt interfere with any of the meds they are using??

big loves x


DrS - Ohhh I hope there is just the one in there for you!

dashka - I am sorry about the hun...it sucks!! for you, on a good note its great that your luteal phase is a good length now

chicken - have you just started charting?? because FF estimates at the beginning until it sees a couple of cycles, so dont worry too much. also my Luteal phase was always about 11 days, so is FF is just one day off, you may be just fine!

lils - in case you are reading - chick, don't overdo it now!

Butterfly - good luck lovely - Im keeping everything crossed for you!

HTJ - I am hoping hoping hoping for you too lovely!!

Dwrgi - how are you doing?? so how many sleeps now till summer holidays?? you blinking well deserve a lovely big rest now!! and when do the meds start?? Oh and what did your consultant say about the missing meds???? (sorry if that's too many questions)

In case you are lurking - and for Twinks, HA and Bear!

LadyH that you for the advice on my journal!! big loves for you xxx

Bumble -Honey - how are you doing chick??

and big squeezes to everyone Ive not mentioned! I am too afraid to single some out for fear of missing someone!!

Ohh ladies I have to say - I saw some pictures of Baby Zara on FB - she is just beautiful and Carole (I hope you dont mind me saying this) is soooooo pretty! I will happily add anyone on fb but I am rubbish at keeping up with it!

 

[caroleb73]

Morning Ladies,

Daksha sorry that it seems the old witch is on her way, we really do put ourselves through so much on this journey. I only wish we could make it easier but everything crossed for you that this new cycle is the one for you.

Dr S your numbers look great and I wouldn't worry too much about the possibility of twins as I am sure your numbers would be a great deal higher if 2 but don't hold me to that. My beta at 4wks plus 1 was 550 and I had only 1. Lava who had twins had really high betas. But you know what if it was 2 then you would cope and just have double the love given back to you and double the cuddles x x

Bear lovely to hear from you x x

HA if you are lurking I am thinking of you with your treatment and trying to send you as much love and positive thoughts as I can. Praying that this time gives you your sticky bean. Your strength is an inspiration to us all x x

Purps can't believe how far along you are with your pregnancy now, the rest will fly by. Hope you are feeling well, make the most of the energy at this point to get things organised as later on you will be too tired.

Wishing all of you ladies luck on your cycles and hope to hear of a BFP explosion soon x x

Take care, I am off to the mall to try and find some nice bed linen in the sale. I am so rock n roll hehehe but it really is so expensive here that I normally just buy it when I am home but I am hopeful of a bargain.

 

[purplelou]

Carole - thank you for the tip!! I am taking your advice and getting as much done as possible have a good day xx

 

[Asryellah]

LilS - I'm already missing you too your posts are always so fun to read but you do exactly what you need to do and come back when you feel like it

Dashka - so sorry to hear that baglady is showing her ugly face but yay for your 14 day lutheal phase I hope you get to relax in your cottage with your BEAUTIFUL family (!!) and totally put your mind at rest and

Chicken- I also had only 9-12 days l-phase and my gyn also said that it should not be a prob if its 10 days or more. But I did get progesterone anyhow..but B-vits would not hurt I'm sure

Dwirgi - so summerhol´s is coming huh??!! YAY for that
I still got 3 long weeks to sit here..try not to fall asleep

G´day for you all ladies

 

[Dwrgi]

Morning everybody!!

Super quickie, bell's about to go!

Manu-I've been taking CoQ10 for ages, and I don't really notice any side effects (I'm certainly not any more energetic and vital, though!!!). I've read that it is good for egg quality, but it is really expensive. Some take huge doses, like 500mg a day. I just don't know how they can afford it. I take 120mg. I know what you mean about wanting to do something. Big ! Keep up the protein diet and look at the nutrition stuff I posted last week. GL hun! And thanks for the thanks!!!

Purps-I stupidly had forgotten that I had told Amanda that I had progynova left over from last time, so that's why she didn't order any. Also, she didn't prescribe testogel because I've been taking DHEA. So, all okay! Phew. Thanks for asking!! You're a star!

Carole-lovely to hear from you. I'll add you through FB too, just need to get round to it! GL with getting bed linen!

Butterfly-you are an angel, and always so calm and reassuring! Big to you, and you tell it as it is!

Lil-have finally found you on FB!!! Wehey!! Great pics of Stonehenge! xxxxx

Dashka-how you feeling today hun? Hope you're a little bit more cheery. Big

Bearlake-good to see you back! Hmm, IVF takes its toll, and how you're feeling is completely normal. Big and we are here for you, whatever the weather!!

Almost run out of time, with bell about to go-but I have agreed to do another 40 exam scripts, so a bit more pennies to pay for treatment (well, to pay for March's treatment. Sigh!). These won't take long, but I have to crank myself up again!!!!

Lots of love to you all,
Axxxxxxxxxxx

 

[HitTheJackpot]

Mornin' girls... just a quickie before I head off to work. Yesterday was just a terrible day all around I'm 9dpiui and I'm pretty dang sure I'm out because of the typical pms symptoms I'm experiencing... and that realization came on the same day as finding out that our trip to the Chesapeake Bay has to be canceled - and we were supposed to leave tomorrow

I'm severely disappointed all around and I just want to stay in bed, pull the covers over my head and cry. But alas... I can't. Off to work I suppose.

 

[LilSluz]

Lil we will miss you but I totally understand the need to do it. Bnb makes me crazy too yet I love you all!

Oh and Spunk is another word in the UK for

(so spunky = Dwrgi is full of !!?) (Leave it to me! lol - poor Dwrgi!)

Big ladies & thanks for understanding! Just need a teeny-weeny break is all

 

[LilSluz]

HTJ - hang in there honey

 

[Dwrgi]

Lil we will miss you but I totally understand the need to do it. Bnb makes me crazy too yet I love you all!

Oh and Spunk is another word in the UK for

(so spunky = Dwrgi is full of !!?) (Leave it to me! lol - poor Dwrgi!)

Big ladies & thanks for understanding! Just need a teeny-weeny break is all

I can think of worse things to be full of!!!!!!!!

 

[Dwrgi]

I didn't like Megan Fox before, but I flippin can't stand her now. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

 

[purplelou]

Lil we will miss you but I totally understand the need to do it. Bnb makes me crazy too yet I love you all!

Oh and Spunk is another word in the UK for

(so spunky = Dwrgi is full of !!?) (Leave it to me! lol - poor Dwrgi!)

Big ladies & thanks for understanding! Just need a teeny-weeny break is all

 

[purplelou]

Mornin' girls... just a quickie before I head off to work. Yesterday was just a terrible day all around I'm 9dpiui and I'm pretty dang sure I'm out because of the typical pms symptoms I'm experiencing... and that realization came on the same day as finding out that our trip to the Chesapeake Bay has to be canceled - and we were supposed to leave tomorrow

I'm severely disappointed all around and I just want to stay in bed, pull the covers over my head and cry. But alas... I can't. Off to work I suppose.

That's poop!! big loves chick xxx

 

[purplelou]

I didn't like Megan Fox before, but I flippin can't stand her now. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

AND she makes rubbish films!!

 

[drhouse]

Hiya lovely ladies....

Yes I AM a bit tired this pm... A three am get to sleep will do that but god I hope that is a good swimmer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (wink wink)

But I guess you lovely ladies are often in the same situation!!!!!!!!!

Dwargi - great idea on the marking the pennies will come in handy for the baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HTJ - fingers and toes are crossed for you.... so sorry to hear about your trip being cancelled.

Manu the Coq10 stopped me sleeping for about a week - rest good... figured that it worked for purps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so maybe a lucky charm.
maybe just ask your RE.

The thing about doing things e.g charting taking vits is that WE all feel better - the same way a doctor finds it difficult to do nothing..heaps of studies on that - Leaving something to fate/chance/luck/randomnesss just seems - like we aren't in control...Lils - take care as you focus on the ROYL (rest of your life) and you never know when you are least expecting..... I'd just said the words - no time for mr right when........ boom!!!!!

BNB is a bit of a time suck hey .... if I knew how to do a ticker - it would already say that I have spent longer on BNB than trying to get pregnant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know nothing of luteal phases ladies or charting - is short or long good??? I ovulated on day 10 is that good or bad??

Dash/butterfly/pad/purple and all the lovely ladies out there.. I hope the sun is shining and you are having hugs from those near and dear

Baby dust to you all.