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

[LilSluz]

Now I cross-posted w/Dashka, but we both said the exact same thing!

 

[dashka]

Lils - re: DH being away - now you have the whole house to yourself to do whatever you like whenever you want!!! HA ! That makes sense re: saving your vacation time for 'other' non-family vacation time.... I am also saving the rest of my vacation days incase I do IVF or whatever and will need to take some time off there....(to reduce stress? or whatever)... I hope work gets better for you - that is awful how busy you are right now.... Sounds like you got a full army of meds for this cycle ready! That is so cool that you can have a nurse come to your house to administer the intralipids... The only way something like that would happen here is if I was a senior needing home visits or something

Grkprn - HAPPY BELATED B-DAY!!! I'm sorry that AF arrived and that you aren't happy with the RE.... Hope the next one turns out to be better

Ksluice - did I read correctly on your journal that your ER is tomorrow??? How exciting !!!! Good luck!!

 

[ksluice]

yes it is! thanks!!

 

[froliky2011]

Hi Ladies!! I was hoping to read some BFPs when I returned from vacation. Sorry to all the ladies that were hit by the - Lil, Owl, Grkprn, LadyH, Mirium, Chicken, and Maddy40...

Dwrgi - Loved the "Flo Ridan" comment to Lil! Sorry about the crappy tenant and just wanted to say...Our olympians are heros, but so are you and your DH for rescuing the little girl and for the LTTC journey you have been on!! It really takes so much perseverence to keep going month after month!!

Butterfly - I hope the meeting went well! I need to read your journal maybe to see what the status is.

HTJP - I am so sorry about your mom!!!

LilSluz - Stupid ...thanks for drinking for me!! I could use some too!! Yummy!!

Pad - I hope you tackled the boxes and enjoyed a great beverage for me too!!

Owl - I hope this cycle is better!!

Grkprn - Belated Happy Birthday!! I liked what Mirium said about age too and all the women getting pregnant! It's just one day...but I can understand at the same time the reminder of it all. Good luck with the appointment with the new RE! Hopefully they give you what you need to get that

Nessaw - Ugh! No record! Lately, I have been wanting universal health care in the U.S. because the costs are really insane, but I guess there are pros and cons to both medical solutions. I don't know, but here the costs are f*cking insane!!!!!!

Foreveryoung - On the 40 lb. loss!!! Awesome!!

Twinks -

DrH - She in Asia still right?

LadyH - Enjoy the too!!

Mirium - So, it's a go this month right? When is O for you? Sept. Laproscopy if BFN or did I miss something?

Dashka - Sounds like AD is pretty normal then. I am glad to hear that. I suppose with TTC you are more sensitive. I know I can begin to think of things as blessings or curses when in fact, most of the time it's just a challenge in some way or another I must overcome and not a curse. As for my HSG I did not take anything either. I am glad DrS gave you good advice! I am hoping the doctor's assistant's attitude sends you good luck and you get a BFP from all that b.s.!!!

Purps - I am glad you are hanging in there with pregnancy and your dad's cancer. Thanks for the updates about Never. I am guessing she could be in labor as I write this.

Bumble - I hope it's all under the radar now!!

Chicken - When is O for you?

Manuiti - I will venture to your journal soon!

HA - Same as above...journal time...

2Have4Kids - Welcome!!! Sorry about your dad!! This is a great thread for support!!

Tigerlilly - Sorry about your parents home and having to balance this ISCI with all that!! I hope you did something to help you relax and nurture yourself!! Tell your ovaries to stop smoking and get to work!! Damn lazy pieces of sh!t!

Arsy - Belated Happy Birthday!! My the time has flown!! Gender guesses?

DrS - Same to you...9 weeks passed already!! Holy smokes!!! You still have two right?

Downmommie - Welcome! I don't know anything about vasectomy stuff but it sounds like you already have the answers. Good Luck this cycle! Exciting news and hope it all works and you get a BFP real soon!! I had my HSG about 1 hour away and it was not a problem at all. Take some advil or something before and after and you'll be fine. I even drove home afterwards myself.

Never - I hope you are doing well mommy!!

KsLuice - Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maddy40 - When is O for you? I want to see when TWW starts for all you ladies.

Hi to the rest of you lovely ladies!! FlyFL, Viccat, Bearlake (where are you?) and a lot of other women who are "One Post Wonders"...

I am hoping for Dashka and Dwrgi........FX'd big time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AFM - Asked KD about an important decison and he reacted poorly! Ugh!! Very immature response so I had to really discuss some stuff and his reaction made me nervous. It's the first of many decisions we'll have to make so it's vital he is mature, open-minded and respectful etc. (Not to mention, we have to be flexible because life changes etc.) I have zero tolerance for immature adults who can not have civil discussions and lash out like a 2 year old. Moreover, I don't want to co-parent with such an idiot because that's a recipe for disaster if you ask me! In any case he came to his senses pretty quick (thank goodness I am the mother), but it was an eye opener for me for sure. Jumping without a net!! Wahoo!!

 

[LilSluz]

Dashka - you'd be surprised, you may have home health care there too? People need infusion services after hospital visits for various reasons (but don't really need to be in a hospital setting). Perhaps I shall put my google skills to the test for you (never too early...).

GrkPorn - So did you start Clomid? You can start it now - people either start CD3-CD5, so you're good to go . Sorry you don't like RE but better to switch now if you have to switch you know? So glad you had a nice birthday dinner w/friends & ! That's the best kind of birthday, I think. I actually think of you every Friday night (as I'm having dinner w/friends & !) bc we are now always eating at this Greek place (Opa! [smash plate]) & its so good, but this is why I think of you (just took it last Fri night): haha

 

[LilSluz]

Fro - we cross-posted! Anytime you want a glass of , you just tell me! I can tell DH its not really my fault... How was vacay? Sorry DH acted like an immature arse. Is this new for yours or just related to the things that are ahead? It may end up being a wake-up call for him, but I bet he'll come around. For MANY men, they don't wake up/respond until the hour has arrived...

 

[froliky2011]

Fro - we cross-posted! Anytime you want a glass of , you just tell me! I can tell DH its not really my fault... How was vacay? Sorry DH acted like an immature arse. Is this new for yours or just related to the things that are ahead? It may end up being a wake-up call for him, but I bet he'll come around. For MANY men, they don't wake up/respond until the hour has arrived...

It was KD not DH. Vacay was good. It was with family though, so...but really I have no complaints. It was beautiful up north. I think KD woke up quite a bit but as I said, this won't be the first major decison we'll have to make with co-parenting..so time will tell. All I know is that, I hope he does not end up being a weasle-idiot co-parent to work with. I think I would rather throw in the towel and give him custody. Life's too short to deal with immature adults who can't communicate without throwing tantrums especially when children are involved. I have very little tolerance for that b.s. Thanks for the Ahhhh!!

 

[padbrat]

Pah... to men eh Fro. They can all be asses at times... think it is genetic! Mwahaha

Dwrgi keep the faith chick.. us oldie goldies can produce the most gorgeous eggs ever... and that means yours too!

Hey Purps, thanks for the update on Never... here's hoping she is not waiting long.

Lils I have totally bashed the vino... and have now moved onto cider and peri... which I have discovered is made in huge quantities in 'boutique' type... umm whatever cider places is called...hmmm next time you are over come here and have a few with me!

Dash I have been to Toronto! Years ago.... loved it. Lake O was HUGE!!! Bloomin people interrupting your peace.. pah!

Nee is it grim up North? LOL.... is grim in the West country... Oooo ahhh am now a country bumpkin!

Drs... am dying to know what you reconsidered saying...

Hey Butterfly... how is the adoption route going?

Tiger have you kicked your spliffed up ovary yet? LOL

AFM... ho hum... nowt to say... nothing going on... being a house wifey suits me.. pah to work! LOL How random is this... went for a run yesterday and saw a bloke hunting with a goshawk! He even let me stroke it.. it was beautiful. Just one of the random events in country bumpkin land....

 

[Dwrgi]

Ksluice-HUGE good luck with ER (we call it EC) today! Am thinking of you and hoping you get loads of lovely eggs, FX!

Pad-glad to hear that being a lady of leisure suits you! Goshawk sounds amazing-it's been years since I've seen one. Lucky you! My OH loves perry but I'm an apple cider girl. Yum yum. Hope you get settled in quickly, Axxx

Fro-hmm, KD sounds like he needs to have a few quiet words in his shell-like. This is not good behaviour at all, but perhaps it's all new to him, and he doesn't quite know how to behave?? No excuse for immaturity though. Good to see you, Axx

Dashka & Lils-thanks for trying to reassure me. I am so fed up with the whole thing, I can't tell you. I think this is my annus (behave Lils) horribilius, and there's not much more sh&t that I can take, quite frankly. I hope you're both right. I knew the science behind getting spermies in there first, but what if OHs swimmers die off before eggs are released? And I'm really not putting any store by the 'natural insemination' we got going on the Saturday and night of IUI procedure, as it hasn't blooming worked in the last four and a half years, why should it now???? I'm on a bit of a downer, true to say.

Lils-I love having the place to myself! I could quite happily live by myself! What are you going to do with yourself? Yup, I can understand your reasoning in not going away when you are surrounded by beaches, palm trees, got beautiful sun bearing down on you..... sigh!! P.S. Think we're going to Glastonbury (or Glastonberry like you guys say it!! ;-)))) tomorrow. Yipee!

Purps-what are you up to my lovely? Hope you're okay lovely? Big

Tiger-how are you getting on? Thinking of you. Keep up the protein and water intake and HUGE good luck!!

Love to everybody I haven't mentioned. Hope you're all well, Axxxxxxxx

AFM-woke with mild cramping today, like period type pain. I'm only 8dpo (according to Dash) so this is very early for period. But I'm on loads of progesterone so this may be to blame. So fed up with it all. And, I didn't have a drink, despite a very strong inclination! I left that to Lils the Lush

 

[purplelou]

good afternoon ladies!

had a bit of busy morning so only just got time to pop on here!

first Dwrgi - big huge smoochy and I am so sorry you are feeling so fed up! you are entitled to after everything you have had to put up with. I wish I could make it better for you lovely!!
spernies can stay alive for several days I am sure. plus didn't you have a whole box of eggies there when you were scanned so if the trigger released even some of them - you'd more chance than just natrual BDing right?? - I really really hope so xxxx

Pad - how fab was that?? hunting with birds - lovely!! I am glad being a stayathomewife suits you!! oh and perry is made with pears right?? and cider is apples - so they must count in you 5 a day for fruit and veg right (I am a bad infulence!!)

Ksluice - big and good luck chick for egg collection!! fingers crossed for you xxx

Frols - get that man in order!! I am sure you can big loves chick!

Lils - enjoy some "me-time" in a nice quiet house!! it sounds blissful

big and to everyone else - I am not even going to try and mention you all - because I know Id miss someone and then feel awful!

No further news on Never yet - I will report when I hear something :0
and nothing from me either really - slept like rubbish last night though so I am sleepy today!! need to have some lunch to wake me up!!

have a great day ladies xxx

 

[Butterfly67]

Hello ladies

Dwrgi, I can't tell you how much I hope this works for you and you are proved wrong

LilS, yes I have also been a saint and drunk my fair share and anyone else's of over the last few weeks Don't make me too jealous though with all your talk of sunshine and beaches - I want some

Pad, good you have got most of the packing done and you can be a lady of leisure There is more to life than work

ksluice and tiger (i think it's you 2) good luck with the AC

fro, damn that the KD is being an arse, shame you can't just kick him out of the whole scenario

to everyone else, there seem to be so many to keep up with

AFM am still hesitating over the adoption and sending the form in, life is busy with the house renovation and the Olympics so I am kind of distracted. Will try and make a decision soon though

 

[dashka]

HI ladies!

feeling quite crap today.... but wanted to just come on and say HELLO and big smooches and hugs to everyone!

Ksluice - Good luck today at ER girl!

AFM - I don't know what is going on..... started feeling like crap really early this month - strong PMS going on....and allergies on top of it.... It's only 8DPO today and I feel like AF is around the corner.... stomach has been extra nasty towards me (last night was awful), backache, achey all over and mild cramping now and then..... worst part is I have absolutely NO NO energy (since last night)...

Dwrgi - we are feeling kinda' the same eh??? I take progesterone cream 2X /day but it's not as strong as what you are taking .... (you take suppositories right?) I do notice that when I don't use the cream my PMS symptoms are not as bad. But this month is awful. I hope these nasty stupid symptoms stop messing with our heads and gosh I wish there was some way we could just know if it worked or not eh??? I HAVEN'T GIVEN UP ON YOU GIRL!

Hello and hugs to everyone.... gotta run I'm gonna at my desk soon... Love to you all!

 

[owl35]

ladies!

fro, what does KD stand for? I googled it but I only found Kawasaki Desease, Kentucky Derby or Kappa Delta, which I guess is not it

butterfly, good luck with your adoption process. Very exciting that you are considering it! I have thought about it already too, but every time I look into it, I get overwhelmed very quickly with all the information. I wouldn't know where to start so I stop

Dwrgi and Dashka, I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling crappy. I guess that's what the progesterone does to you. I also had strong cramping mostly overnight in the 2ww and I was pretty exhausted all the time. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that this is your month

afm, I'm very, very confused. I had cd3 testing yesterday to start my next clomid/iui cycle. U/S showed 2 cysts at 16mm and 32mm so I thought they make me take a break. But then the nurse called with my blood results and she said that those cysts are actually follicles waiting to ovulate because my E2 level was at 800 I seriously have no idea how something like this could happen. She said that it looks like that some of my smaller follies might have just kept growing after I ovulated my big ones. So we were instructed to "get to it" the next couple days and then come in next week to see if I ovulated those two "cysts". Has anybody ever had this happen? How weird is that?

I watched the olympics for too long last night so I'm super tired. Ready to fall asleep at my desk

to everybody I've missed

 

[flutterbee]

Hello everyone!

This is a wonderful thread! I was so happy to find this and start reading it! I am 37 - DH is 31. We are TTC our first baby (for about 8 months now) and it is a rough road. Seeing all of the younger women in my office and around town conceiving can sometimes be a hard thing. I am so happy for them but wishing that it was that easy for me!

Keeping my thoughts with everyone on their journey today and everday!

 

[purplelou]

Hi Owl - KD = known donor

Hi Flutterbee - welcome to the thread! - the ladies here are completely fab! and very knowledgable. I see you are another lady with a younger hubby - many of us also have younger men in our lives I hope your stay here is short and sweet xx


Bear - whilst I am typing I can see you lurking, how are you sweetie??

 

[LilSluz]

Fro sorry I got KD & DH mixed up! I’m kind-of glad it is KD then because at least you don’t have to live w/him. I’m sure there will be an “adjustment period”, but let’s just hope it’s really short!!!

Ksluice – GL on EC/ER today!!!

Purps – thank you for your thoughtful updates. I started typing in something about lunch but now it is night there . Hope you are home getting a nap in!

Dashka – I don’t even want to start on my side effects from progest . I had a bump the whole time & wasn’t even pregnant! However, you have been taking this progesterone for a really long time so for you to have these extra symptoms... Well, I got my fingers crossed (& my eye on you)! Oh yeah, love the idea for the tea – sounds great! (Yes, the house is very quiet & I can do whatever I want - yay! )

Dwrgi – Oh honey, I completely understand your outlook on things as you have really been thru hell w/all this TTC biz & I can tell your heart isn’t really in it. I had to google annus horribilis (I will behave) & you are right – you are having a really tough year. I am just hoping with everything I have that this year turns around for you & you are pleasantly surprised . If ½ the year is shite, then the other 1/2 should be good to make up for it right?! I wish I could come there & hug you & take you for “a spot of tea”!!!

OMG, you are going to GlastonBERRY haha for what? I LOVE that city, it was my fav! Wow, you have to visit the Tor & the Chalice Well. Both sites are places of healing & you can really feel the energy there as they are on the St Michael/Mary ley lines. I swear there are some places in Glastonbury that I literally started swirling as the energy was dizzying. I actually got sick a couple of times (but that was a good thing as it was cleaning out negative energies & I felt awesome the next day & thereafter) There are also healing mineral waters (the red springs) & spiritual healing waters (the white springs) at Chalice Well. I really hope you have time to enjoy the whole town! That may just be what you need… I’m so excited for you! I would so love to jump on a plane & go meet you there! Here’s a little about some of the sites (myths, legends, energy lines – its really fascinating I think!) https://www.spiritofmaat.com/archive/sep4/gray.htm

Pad – enjoy the lady of leisure & all that cider & perry! I wish I could come there & drink cider & perry with you! Now I’ll just have to come back… Maybe country bumpkin is going to be something that you really needed to do for while? (that & professional chillaxer!) Look at the cool thing you’ve seen already – wow, I didn’t know people hunted w/hawks like that!

Saint ButterFly - . Thank you for joining me in lushdom , my virtual drinking buddy! I think I read your back is doing a bit better (thank God), but you know how that is – you have to constantly aware of it & taking precautions! Good luck in your decision about adoption. I know it has to be a scary-big decision, but I know you’ll make the right one that is for you .

Owl – wow, I had no idea that could happen too? Although they do say that a woman can O twice in one cycle, so why not? Wow, then take advantage of crazy follies & get going - FX!

Flutter – Welcome to you! Hope your stay here is short & sweet!

everybody else, I hoper everyone is having a fab day – or can at least stay awake through work !

What is going on today? I am soooo tired myself. The Sandman must have put extra sleepies in our eye-crusties last night! Yeah, house to myself this week so going to get a lot of me-time in! Also have a girls’ weekend away (to a local resort) planned – spa, dinner, drinking & gambling! Dwrgi, you are right, I am turning into a lush!!! Don’t know what’s gotten into me lately? Usually its just 1-2 on a Fri night Maybe it’s the summer bug or the TTC wearing on me, but since I am far away from O time, I don’t care. I think the worst time to drink is near conception, so I’ll hold off next week (besides, doesn’t alcohol thin the blood & since I have a clotting problem??? The wheels are turning… and yes, it does count as fruit servings!)

Much luvs & to all & lots & lots of to our 2WWrs!!! Come one ladies we need some sticky BFP’s up in here!!!

 

[flutterbee]

Thanks Purplelou and Lil Sluz for the welcome!! Everyone seems so nice - this is a great change from the other place I tried to join. Looking forward to getting to know everyone here!

 

[Dwrgi]

Flutterbee-you joined another place before coming to THE No. 1 site?????? Well, at least you have finally found us, and that's the main thing!!! Good luck with your TTC journey and hope your stay is short and sweet. As you've been trying for over 6 months, have you been to see a doctor about how long it's taking you to conceive? Might be a good idea-and say you've been 'at it' for even longer, so they get the wheels in motion!! Welcome, btw!

Lils-that spa weekend sounds fab! I am so jealous. I hope you have a great time and drink loads of whatever you fancy! I so agree with you, TTC does take its toll, and I read somewhere that a glass here and there (not that I ever stopped at a glass at the weekends!) can help you to relax which can only help with conception. And I've heard of so many people get pregnant after a bender (our lovely Pad being one of them ) why not? Hope you feel a bit better by then, more energetic. Btw, good luck with your intralipids film and nurse combo! What are you going to go for, film wise?? Oh, and we're going to Glastonberry haha as you talked so glowingly of it! And I've never been, so why not? OH is getting up early to run the dogs so we can set off super early. Can't wait! And I'll check out the places that you mentioned. Will let you know what we did! Oh, and I'd love a Lils hug too!

Dash-am so sorry that you're not feeling yourself. Let's hope that you're not coming down with something, but that you'll have a special surprise that will stay with you for the next nine months! Fingers crossed, Axxx

Owl-your KD thing made me laugh!!! And what amazing news about the two "cysts"! I am so hoping that you will get a huge surprise too! What a brilliant stroke of luck! Go for it girl, and FX!!

Ksluice-thinking of you, and hoping that you're resting up! How did you get on? Huge and lots of love to you, Axxxx

Butterfly-I can understand how difficult it is to make a decision like this, and I fully support whatever choice you make. The answer will come clear to you, as time goes on. Huge and to St. Butterfly! xxxx

Pads-how you getting on lovely?

Tiger-how are you feeling? Any side effects? Am rooting for you and sending huge truckloads of good luck! xxx

Never-thinking of you! FX all is going well, Axxx

Lots of love to everybody, Axxxx

 

[flutterbee]

Dwrgi - haha! I did TRY to join another before I knew of this one but no one would ever respond to any of my posts...very disheartening. So happy I googled and found you guys lol

After 6 months of TTC, I did go see see my doctor. My progesterone was very low - 1.5. She started me on Clomid. After the first round of Clomid it jumped to 20 which made me happy, lol! I just finished my 2nd round of Clomid @50mg. I'm actually in my 2WW - AF is due on Monday!!! Hoping she doesn't come around this time! Being 37 definately doesn't help but we are hoping the Clomid will and soon! We really, really want a BFP!! I have been charting since I started the clomid but this month my chart after ovulation is quite different so far than mine of last month. Hoping that is a good sign! I dipped at 5DPO and has been up ever since pretty much and I am 12DPO now. I'm trying really hard not to think about it but it is just not that easy!! lol

 

[Dwrgi]

Dwrgi - haha! I did TRY to join another before I knew of this one but no one would ever respond to any of my posts...very disheartening. So happy I googled and found you guys lol

After 6 months of TTC, I did go see see my doctor. My progesterone was very low - 1.5. She started me on Clomid. After the first round of Clomid it jumped to 20 which made me happy, lol! I just finished my 2nd round of Clomid @50mg. I'm actually in my 2WW - AF is due on Monday!!! Hoping she doesn't come around this time! Being 37 definately doesn't help but we are hoping the Clomid will and soon! We really, really want a BFP!! I have been charting since I started the clomid but this month my chart after ovulation is quite different so far than mine of last month. Hoping that is a good sign! I dipped at 5DPO and has been up ever since pretty much and I am 12DPO now. I'm trying really hard not to think about it but it is just not that easy!! lol

Oooh, that does sound quite encouraging. I hope that AF doesn't show on Monday. She is not popular on here at all. Good luck to you flutter, and try not to drive yourself mad symptom spotting! Lethal!