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

[Angelsmommie]

am too scared.don't want to trash the dream just yet.haven't got to a testing stage for a long time.each time its usually bfn and af the next day!might hold out til after the weekend.x

@nessaw I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed for for you for a

To all you lovely ladies, you have all been so sweet with your well wishes and kind words and am so happy to have become a part of this form and hopefully find some inspiration. to you all!!! Have a lovely weekend.

 

[Angelsmommie]

So I found that I ovulated early this time around on day 10 when I usually ovulate on day 12. My AF came 2 days early and I was done after 4 days rather than 5-6 days so I'm sure that was a contributing factor. In any case I'm in that TWW period and it's torture!!!

A little bit of background with us TTC .... my DH has been sperm tested twice and we found that he has a low sperm count and his little soldiers are a little sluggish but luckily managed to get pregnant against these odds. BUT both times he got tested he/we were under a tremendous amount of stress. The first time his father fell ill and was near death and the second time he got tested (where the results came back worse than the first time) our DD had passed 2 weeks prior. I know that stress plays a HUGE factor with these results coming back as they did. Now we have an appt on Nov. 5 to go see a fertility specialist. I just pray to God that we get pregnant on our own as we did the first time.

I also went to see a high risk OB for a 'Preconception Consultation' this week and he told me that he would like for us to wait to TTC for 5-6 months in order for me to give myself time to physically heal although my regular OB said that we can start trying after my first AF. Physically I feel great. The night after my c-section I was up and about as if I never had surgery. I just don't want to waste any time ... I'm 41! It's been 3 months now and we have been TTC for the past 2 months but still nada. We'll see what happens in 2 weeks .... fingers crossed for a BFP! Happy weekend all!!!

 

[nessaw]

made it thro cd 30 with a trip to ikea and lots of lovely school work to distract me!!

love to all vx

 

[dashka]

Dash do you mean Citrus aurantium var. sinensis ?

It is the peel but from sweet orange. A beautiful oil and great for your skin. I have used it for children as it is a really mild oil. Use it all you want but be careful about using it before you go in the sun, it will make you burn. X

Chicken- that sounds like the right one I have 'sinensis' and it says from peel... thanks for the info! Do you think ok to use while doing IVF? - I am so paranoid that things will affect my hormones.....

 

[dashka]

Nessaw, Chicken and Owl - I have everything crossed for you!

 

[dashka]

Anglesmommie - My heart is still breaking for you hun.... you are so brave after all you've been through.... I have the same problem where it seems the last year my cycles are gotten shorter and I ovulate sooner -usually CD 11 (but the 'bleeding' comes out fast and furious -could be baby aspirin though?) Anyhow - there are things for your DH to take to improve sperm count/motility - COQ10 (about 300-400mg/day), Zinc (at least 30mg/day), Vitamin C, a good men's active multi-vitamin, Omega Fish oils, and ESPECIALLY GOOD is L-CARNITINE.... Now keep in mind that just like we need to take stuff 3 months to improve egg quality - guys need to take that long too to see difference in sperm quality (similar life cycle as eggs)...

Good luck to you - I am soooo praying that you will have some good news soon.

 

[dashka]

Hi ladies - sorry for my many separate posts today - only got 3.5 hrs sleep last night (More in my journal about my exciting/frustrating night) It was a night to remember though

AFM - arrived last night at 6pm....full force. So IVF here we come. Now trying to figure out if I should go to clinic for scan/bloodwork tomorrow or Monday (as I asked for Monday morn. off work)... But if I count yesterday then Monday would be CD4 and I'm supposed to go CD 2 or 3.... I don't usually count the first day if AF arrives after 4pm - but it came on pretty strong/heavy (TMI)...

Hope you ladies are having a good day

 

[LilSluz]

Chicken - funny, I noticed the same thing as Purps & Dash- that you may have O'd CD18. Your chart is still looking really good! When you going to test? GL, FX &

Ness - we understand waiting so when you do , GL, FX & to you too!

Owl - Oh,. come on IUI#3 - Sending major

Angels - You are a very resilient young lady! I just can't imagine what you've been thru. It sounds like your body is trying to adjust & go back to normal - it may take a few months. Funny thing w/men is that their can be totally wacked out & barely moving, but as long as it makes it into the egg, its fine as the egg will take over & do all the work (as usual - lol ). I hope you get your sticky BFP - welcome to the 2WW!

Purps - Hope you are having a nice, restful weekend.

Dash - That ugly, nasty, pimple-faced got my Dashka! I'm so sorry honey , please treat yourself well this weekend. I didn't know Sunday was an option, but yes I'd probs go Sunday if they are open? But, even if you don't, I'm sure CD4 would suffice too. I know I've done bloods on CD4 due to the same reason - AF came Fri. Oh, I hate that the biatch came.... but now I'm just a tad bit excited for IVF.
Ugh, Tuscany would be awesome too!!! 3.5 hrs ?! It sounds pretty juicy, so I'll venture over to your journal next

I'm still sick. Na, Mucinex just breaks up what's there & gets it flowing out of the body... But I've had a 2nd Reiki Master also tell it "that's great you've been sick 2.5 wks as its cleansing all your toxins & poisons out of your body". Hmm, now I'm sorta glad to be sick - maybe my body needed some serious cleansing to make room for _____? And that goes for all of you TTC sickies! Funny how a fw words can make you go from feeling completely horrible & down about being to "Yay , I'm sick!". I like that outlook better

Big to all & for 2WW'rs! Btw, who took up the for us this weekend? BF, DrH, Ness?

(Oh - GreekPorn - ??? how are you?)

Pebble - hope you are doing OK & the medicine is working :hugs;

 

[purplelou]

Ladies I am crossing everything for you, there are lots in the tww! Angelsmommie, chicken, owl and nessaw.... Good luck ladies xxxxx

Dash ..I'm not sure about that! I would have always counted cd as the first morning of proper af....can you ring the clinic and ask? Does it make that much difference?? I am so sorry that af came at all though!

Lils ...oh bless you, it's time this sickness left you alone, I think with everything that's coming out of you....you should have the best cleansed body ever!!


Pebble...how is everything going with you? How are you feeling lovely?

Pad... Pickled pink! How are you doing??

Dwrgi ... Miss you!

Big huge hugs and smooches to everyone else I've not mentioned (too scared to list everything in case I miss someone)

 

[padbrat]

hey ladies...

I have had a Lils... and did a great big post to everyone yesterday, but I don't think it posted.... pah!

So forgive me if I forget anyone... you all are always in my thoughts ladies xxxx

Purps... one more week at work!! WAHEYYYYYY .... nesting nesting nesting!!!!

Dash you are so clever... pickled pink hahhaha! Love it!!! Hubby had to physically part me from the pickles yesterday and then hid them... I was distraught!!! So IVF is full guns ahead! Good... you have a plan.. you have the care... you have the PMA... what can go wrong??? Nothing!!! FXFXFXFFXXFXFFXFXFFXFXFXFX

Lils I think I love your reiki master... what a great thing to say! Yay for being ill eh! But still... is time for piggin cold to go! I too had a horrible cold sore before the cold came out... urghhh I hate them as I get them really badly with lots of swelling... I look like the elephant woman!

Owl FXFFXFXFXFFXFX for IUI 3! When is test day?

Neesaw good luck in the 2ww x

Angel I am so sorry you have had such an awful loss. I really hope that your body gets back on track soon, although I know from bitter experience that it usually takes me 6 month ish before everything is back to normal.

Pbl I hope you are doing OK chick x

Grk you OK?

Hope how you cooking chick? x

Chicken it is poop about them messing up your tests... hopefully you won't need them and you will get a lovely BFP instead!

 

[chickenchaser]

Dash do you mean Citrus aurantium var. sinensis ?

It is the peel but from sweet orange. A beautiful oil and great for your skin. I have used it for children as it is a really mild oil. Use it all you want but be careful about using it before you go in the sun, it will make you burn. X

Chicken- that sounds like the right one I have 'sinensis' and it says from peel... thanks for the info! Do you think ok to use while doing IVF? - I am so paranoid that things will affect my hormones.....

Theres no reason that I'm aware of. It doesn't have any effect on hormones and it isn't on any of my lists to not use during pregnancy even with caution. But if you are really unsure I would chat with your OB.

 

[pbl_ge]

Chicken, your chart looks great! What day are you planning to ? I'll keep FX for you!

Lil, I can't believe you're STILL stick! Boo! I get cold sores, too. They're terrible. Have you tried Lysine? Works well for me.

Pad, did you know that a variety of pink pickles are available for your consumption?
https://www.google.com/search?q=pin...g&biw=1070&bih=615&sei=QVNoUPSVO7SP0QHL1YDICA
Just a thought. I'm so glad your LO is hanging on--how are you feeling?

Owl--I second pad's question. When is test date?

Dashka, GL tomorrow for pre-IVF tests!

Angels, I'm with you--I wouldn't want to wait that long. That's a VERY long time to tell someone to hold off on TTC!

Nessaw, is today FINALLY test day?!?!

to all others I'm forgetting.

ASF, today is officially my 35th, so I can stop living as a fraud among you. It's not much of a birthday here, as I'm on day 5 of the methotrexate, which is theoretically causing lots of cramping, fatigue, and bleeding. As it happens, I'm not bleeding, and have even stopped spotting, so I'm really worried it's not working. Sigh. I'm getting HCG levels tested tomorrow, then seeing my doc on Tuesday, so I'll know more then. Everyone please send cleansing thoughts/prayers/vibes/whatever in the direction of my tubes!!!!!

In the meantime, I am ALL OVER the .

 

[nessaw]

am thinking will wait til tues as i had ewcm 2 weeks ago today so if i did ov by some miracle then that shd be late.haven't gone as long as this since coming off the injection but remember over 30 day cycles pre injection.not getting my hopes up.thanks for all ur support.vx

 

[purplelou]

Pebble ...happy birthday chick! Sorry it's not your best one! I am keeping everything crossed for you that the methotrexate is doing its it's thing xxx


Nessaw ...I am holding my breath for you lovely! Please please please xxxx


Chicken ... Your chart DOES look fab! Everything crossed for you xxx

 

[Lady H]

happy birthday pebble!

 

[chickenchaser]

Pebble - Happy Birthday my lovely, sorry it isn't ideal. XXX

Lils - I can't believe you are still feeling under the weather, Do you need to get yourself checked out honey?

Nessaw - I really hope this month is your month. Keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Purple - you are so close. How are you feeling honey?

AFM - According to FF AF is now late, but after everyone's suggestion that FF may be wrong, I have had a play and got it to say I O on CD18. Just because I didn't want it to look like I'm late (It gets my hopes up). So I'm going to try and wait it out until Thursday. I will then be 2 days late (If I get there) and DH works late on a Thursday and I would rather test on my own in case it is negative. I'm still symptom spotting!!!!!

 

[Dwrgi]

Hi everybody! Just wanted to wish a few special people some good wishes (does that make grammatical sense??? ).

Just wanted to wish poorly Lils a healthy start to a new week, free of toxins and ych a fis!!! Big to you, lovely Flo Ridan! xxx

Dash-HUGE good luck to you as you start the mad journey that is IVF!!! You will be fine, and I hope you get your dream come true! FX! xxxxx

Ness-hope that being late is a VERY good sign!!!

Butterfly-have you finished your bunga low yet?????

Purps-Oh Em Geee. SIX days till your maternity! That is amazing! I am so wishing you all the good luck in the world and that Baby Purplet just pops out, like a peabod from a pod!! Thinking of you, Axxxx

Chicken-hope that this is YOUR month lovely! Symptom spotting is a nightmare but I can well understand it!!! Good luck!

Padster!!!! How are you lovely? Hope that LO is getting snuggly for a good long ride! Am keeping all my fingers crossed, Axxxx

Owl-big to you lovely!

Dr H-G'day! Hope that your little miracle is close!

Twinks-

Lots of love to everybody that I may have forgotten-I wish you all the best and lots of

Dash-I may pop on your journal to see how you're doing. PM me through FB if there's ANYTHING you need to know, or for a shoulder, etc. You'll be fine. IVF is much better than people think! Good luck, Axxxx

 

[dashka]

HI ladies!

Pebble - Happy Birthday!! I'm sorry for crappy way you are feeling though.... I hope you are treating yourself to something nice to make it a bit special..... Good luck tomorrow with the test.... Fx for you and praying for your tubes...

Chicken - your chart does look great! I'm glad you changed the ov date -that would make me feel better too.... Good luck hun!! and thanks for the essential oil advice!

Lils - wow hun I can't believe you are still sick... Mind you my throat is still a little sore (but think my concert night didn't help the throat) I do like your reiki master's idea about 'cleansing' your body..... hmmm.... you do drinks tons of water too so you are really washing those toxins away.... Hey are you peeing tons too? or does it all come out from your nose?? eww... sorry gross Hey like your chart - you got your crosshairs!!

Purps - thanks hun - how are you feeling? One more week of work!!! YAY!!

Pad - thanks for your kind words hun... how are you feeling??? Glad that DH hid those pickled onions.... Are you going on part time hours soon? please take it easy...

Nessaw - you are so brave to hang on until Tuesday! .... I couldn't.... Good luck!!!

Dwrgi - we miss you!!!

Hello and hugs to everyone I missed!

AFM - well I decided to go to clinic this morning (instead of tomorrow) and much more in my journal - but went ok - 13 follies there (does anyone know if any more can grow or is that it?) Don't know if it matters anyway -because they are forcing my AF to come again in 2.5 weeks - in the meantime I have to take b/c pill for 14 days and I start Lupron injections next Sunday... (and still wants me to continue baby aspirin)... They said if all goes well then the ER would be end of October - but too early to say now because things could change (if suppression doesn't work as quickly as it normally does) I go in next CD2 or 3 -but that should be in 2.5 weeks as only taking b/c pill for 14 days so AF should come shortly after....and then we'll discuss next steps... It was a bit overwhelming so I am nervous....

 

[dashka]

Dwrgi - we just cross-posted!!! Funny as I was thinking about you too and mentioned you in my post!
Thanks so much for your offer - I may take you up on that....

How are you doing??? How is school going? Are you enjoying things more?

We miss you!!!

 

[chickenchaser]

Miss you Dwrgi and thanks for your kind words as always XXX