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

[Dwrgi]

Dashka-have never done a long protocol, but basically you're talking about ANTRAL follicles-resting follicles? In my experience, you WILL get more follies as the month goes on. On my March cycle, I had 15 follicles in total, yet my antral follicle count indicated only about 7 follicles. Correct me if I'm wrong, anybody. Anyway, I'm glad you went today and got the ball rolling. Procrastinating will only make it worse! Good luck with it, and remember the protein and water!! And lots of diversionary tactics, otherwise you'll drive yourself mental! You know where I am, lovely, Axxx

Chicken-right back atcha, lovely lady!!!

 

[dashka]

Dashka-have never done a long protocol, but basically you're talking about ANTRAL follicles-resting follicles? In my experience, you WILL get more follies as the month goes on. On my March cycle, I had 15 follicles in total, yet my antral follicle count indicated only about 7 follicles. Correct me if I'm wrong, anybody. Anyway, I'm glad you went today and got the ball rolling. Procrastinating will only make it worse! Good luck with it, and remember the protein and water!! And lots of diversionary tactics, otherwise you'll drive yourself mental! You know where I am, lovely, Axxx

Chicken-right back atcha, lovely lady!!!

Dwrgi - thanks so much!!! yes Antral (resting) follicles.... that's good to know...I guess the next CD2 antral follicle number will be more important anyway. Yes I need to drink more water for sure!

thanks hun.... how are you doing?

 

[Butterfly67]

Hey dwrgi hon, hope you are Ok, good to see you

LilS, yay for being sick - or something! But yes, I can believe there is something in the cleansing stuff

Dashka, will have to pop onto your journal tomorrow, is past my bedtime already but still watching the Ryder Cup anyway, boo for but yay for exciting IVF

chicken, everything crossed, chart looking good

nessaw waiting for a from you

pebble belated happy birthday

hello everyone else, sorry too tired to remember

 

[Angelsmommie]

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 - Thank you so much for your kind words. I have no other option than to be strong and brave. I know that's what my daughter would have wanted and I'm not going to let my Angel down.

As for my hubby, he's been taking a suppliment called Fertil Pro for the past few months. (Fertil-Pro for Men is a unique combination of essential vitamins and minerals designed to improve sperm count, sperm motility, and sperm DNA integrity). I'm not sure if it will help but it's worth a try. We'll see what happens when we go see the fertility specialist.

 

[Angelsmommie]

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!

@ LilSluz - I have always been a happy positive person and know that this is what my daughter would have wanted for me ... for us.

You are right. The doctor did mention to my hubby that with his sperm being in the condition that it is, we can still get pregnant because it just takes one to make it through so I have my fingers and toes crossed that just one little soldier will find it's way. In the meantime I'm in the stressful TWW period.

 

[tigerlily1975]

Dwrgi!! Big, BIG winging their way to you!! I hope you're doing okay, gorgeous!

C xx

 

[purplelou]

Good morning lovely ladies and big giant to everyone!!
especially for Tigerlilly and Dwrgi - miss you ladies !!

hope everyone is having a good day?

 

[drhouse]

Dwrgi you are back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Out of retirement we missed you.
Ive been crap too, the computer has been on the blink I had to get another, and I just can’t face typing on the ipad. Its soooooo sloooooowwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But I’ve been reading very word girls!!!!!!!!!!!!! I just can’t post a shortie and not keep up with the TTC 35+ girls!!!
Purps – you are almost off work for 6/12. So pleased for your girlfriend. I know it must be hot, hard and sleep is a thing of the past. I’m so excited for you!!!!!!!!! Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Angels mommie, welcome!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on the very best thread. Your positive vibes will bring baby dust !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tiger – I saw you on line just now!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you and DH are having lots of special time together. Next year will be busy!!!!!!!!!
Butterfly how goes the renos – is there light at the end of the tunnel?
Nessaw and Chicken, wishing you very best of luck for testing week!!!!!!!! I’ll be testing on Thursday too. Am crossing everything for you. Chicken your chart looks awesome!!!!!!!!!!Sorry Lils, Ive not been allowed any wine for days. DH wants me to wait in case I am. Yip! Sorry you’ve been so sick. Its rubbish! Did you see your doc?
Lady H you are now eight weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 Crossing everything for you and pad. I can smell the pickles from her girlfriend!!!!
Pebble – I hope all is going well with your journey. I am thinking of you. Happy birthday, no were never a fraud a special invitee!!

Twinks/Owl Hugs hugs

GK porn if you are reading - I am thinking of you .


DASH – I am now stalking your journal! I know you are nervous but you are very very deserving!!! Grow follies grow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And any of the other lovelies that I have forgotten, hugs hugs.

 

[purplelou]

DrH - your chart looks good so far! see you can really see the temp rise after ov

 

[dashka]

Hi ladies!

Angelsmommie - glad to hear that your DH has been taking FertilPro ! Also really helpful in addition to that would be CoQ10 and L-Carnitine. So you can keep that in mind if his next tests are not at the level you want. But hopefully they will be! Good luck!

Tiger - so glad to see you on here!! Hey I noticed the last line of your siggie says you are doing IVF/ICSI in 2013!!! Yay!! Does your DH have to do a procedure before that? Good luck hun!

Dr. H- thanks hun! re: follies -- too early to say follies grow now as I have to get another AF before which means we may be dealing with different set of follies in a few weeks? I don't know I'm guessing... Taking b/c pill right now and start suppression drug Lupron and should get another AF in 2.5 weeks.
Your chart is looking good - you are getting the hang of FF -see!!! you got crosshairs.... Good luck testing -but won't Thursday be too early for you to test - as I see you are only on 6DPO today? Anyway -good luck I really hope this is it for you!

Butterfly - I have to get over to your journal.... how are you doing... I love your pumpkin avatar

Lils - how are you feeling today hun??? I hope this week at work is a bit better?

Dwrgi - still missing you tons....

Grkprn - I really hope you are ok hun.....

Purps - how are you feeling -whooo hooo last week of work!! YEEHAW!!

Hello to all our other pregnant ladies!!

Dr. S - how are you doing if you are ever lurking??? Wonder about you a lot...


AFM - started b/c pill last night and today have a bad headache - not sure if it's related but probably is.... I did get some sleep finally (as both Friday and Sat nights I only got 3.5 hr each ) Still feel really tired today though I'm trying to sniff my 'relax' essential oil blend (to help with headache) but the lavender in it is making me even more sleepy....


Hello and hugs to everyone I didn't mention !!

 

[owl35]

Hello lovely ladies!

You girls are stressing me out - I can't catch up and keep up with all the posts!

nessaw - I can't believe your willpower! That is impressive!

lil - I'm so sorry you are still sick. My cold hung around for forever too! I hope you feel better soon!

pebble - Happy Birthday!

dwrgi - so nice to see you again! Missed you!

dash - honey, good luck with your IVF prosedure. I'm going to follow your story closely since I will do IVF probably next year January/February. Why are they forcing AF to come again in 2 weeks? I wonder if I will ever understand all the science that goes into IVF...

chicken, mirium, purps, tiger, angelsmommy, drH and everybody else I missed!

afm, my beta is on Oct 12. We decided that this was our last IUI and then we'll be taking a break until we can do IVF. I can't handle the emotional roller coaster anymore. We'll be going to Germany for Christmas to visit my family and I just booked a ticket to visit my friend in London while we are there I'm so excited. And then, when I'm back and my batteries are recharged, we'll give IVF a try. New year new luck, right?

 

[moondust7]

Hi ladies!! Happy October!!!! I wish there were a pumpkin smiley-face I could put here!

Sorry for taking a few days off in posting here - I did pop in and read the threads. I took Thursday off work for some stress relief. It was a super stressful week, and I have so much sick leave saved up because I never use it, so I decided to finally use a day. Friday I had off of work, so I had a 4-day weekend, which was greatly needed.

Angelsmommie - hi and welcome! This thread is wonderful for support.

Pebble - Happy Birthday!

LadyH and Pad - hope you're both doing well!!!

Nessaw and Chicken - baby dust to you both this week! The end of my TWW is Sunday... hope we all get some nice surprises!!!

Dash - Good luck with your journey coming up!

Lils - hope you're finally feel better and are getting some much-needed rest!

Butterfly, Dwrgi, Owl, Tigerlily, Purple, DrHouse, and anyone else I missed - hi ladies!

AFM - I am doing some major symptom spotting (sore boobs, cramps, headaches, nausea, emotional ups/downs etc.). I just hope they're the real deal and not just wishful thinking (like all the other months). I'll test this weekend or get AF.... Hope you're all having a great October 1.

 

[chickenchaser]

Hi Ladies just a quick one to update you. The nurse called me this afternoon to say they have my blood results but couldn't tell me over the phone and that she had booked me an appointment for 7.30 tomorrow morning. I really don't think this is going to be good news. Usually for blood result the GP just gives you a call back and if you need any meds or anything he just leaves the prescription at reception for you.

Any thoughts?

 

[Lady H]

Not sure chicken, maybe it's good news? When was the blood taken?

 

[chickenchaser]

Last Monday, Too soon to detect a BFP I think.

 

[purplelou]

Aww chicken fingers crossed for you lovely xxxxx

 

[chickenchaser]

Just tested and BFN, So confused Every thing looks so good. I'm DPO12 even if I take the later possible O.

 

[dashka]

Moon and Owl - Good luck!!!
(BTW -Owl your trip sounds awesome....let's hope you don't need IVF....)

Chicken - I'm so sorry about the BFN.....Your chart still looks soooo Good though that is strange about the doc wanting to see you ....please don't think the worst - many docs often just want to see you as they don't get paid otherwise. I am praying for you that all is ok....

 

[HappyAuntie]

Tiger, just noticed the update in your siggie! So what's the plan?

 

[Angelsmommie]

Angels mommie, welcome!!!!!!!!!!!! You are on the very best thread. Your positive vibes will bring baby dust !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you so very much! I am so glad to be here. Looking forward to extending an ear and provide some comfort to those who may need it but most of all hopefully hear and share some good news!

to all you lovely ladies!!!