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

[BabyBean14]

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[purplelou]

I think it seems sensible to get the tests done! You have been off the pill since march is that right? Usually the guidelines are that for us over 35 ers, ttc for 6 months...investigations are a good idea!
You will know where you stand then xxx

 

[drhouse]

Hi Kismet – welcome! This is the best thread on the internet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Purps OMG its 16 days to go. Are you nesting yet? You know that you will deliver after you have decided to move the fridge and do the windows!!! It’s a bizarre physiological urge that seems to have absolutely no correlation to the fact that you are heavy, tired and very very very pregnant!!!!!

OMG the BFPs are still coming. Congrats Pad, Lady H, Moon and Neesaw…. Thinking of you all!!!!!!!Moon am going hiking and eating apples based on your recommendations!!!!!!!!!!! Meanwhile Asry you are a third try girl now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Has any one heard from Manuiti!!! Thinking of you too if you are lurking.

Mirium sorry to hear that you have had ov pain! It can be pretty severe – god knows how many women I have seen with Mittleschmetrz in the ED. However, if you know when it happens that coud be a good thing.. wink wink wink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lils are you tax positive yet!!!!!!!!!! Your positive posts are positively priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FYI – we are sperm analysis positive. Results due Friday. Amazing how awesome to have the ability to pull into a loading zone, drop off DH and know that the sperm is at the lab, not in the pocket and not in the glove box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yay yay yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I get preggers this month the wedding is off!!!!!!!!!!!!! Would have a ten day old baby. Probably not the way to enjoy the day!!!!!!!!!!

Chicken how are you girlfriend…
Dwrgi – hugs to lurkdom
HA good luck for tomorrow

 

[pbl_ge]

Hi Ladies,

I've got a question: Since so many of you have naturopathic knowledge, I thought I'd ask for your advice. I'm thinking of doing a cleanse sometime in the next couple of weeks, and I'd love to know opinions on what sorts of cleanses are good and bad. I haven't been taking very good care of myself during this methotrexate journey (oh the !!!), and as I gear up to TTC again, it would be nice to at least psychologically feel cleansed and ready to go again. I was reading these websites:
https://natural-fertility-info.com/prepare-for-conception
https://www.vegetariantimes.com/article/weekend-detox/

...And some others. Anyone have tips, guidelines, advice, etc?

Thanks!

PS. to Kismet -- I have no words of wisdom for you, as I haven't had any of that done. I know some of these other ladies have, so I'm sure you'll get good advice!

 

[nessaw]

drh-good work on the sperm!!

ha best of luck for tom.

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went to the fertility clinic today.the consultant said not to worry too much re low prog /thin lining issues but to reassure she'd do an early scan in 2wks.said it was too early at 5+6 to scan as not see much and that panics people.she said beconase was ok to use so pleasd about that.got the gp on fri.still taking it all in!

love to all vx

 

[purplelou]

Ladies...huge loves to you all xxxx

Nessaw I missed your news!!

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Huge congratulations chicken! That's wonderful news

DrH so glad the spermies are now where they are meant to be! Enjoy the wine, hopefully it's your last month of drinkies xxx and weirdly, no..no nesting, just soooo tired!

Dashka get well soon chick xxxx How are those jabs going??

Pebble I am guessing you'll get lots of advice on that!some of the ladies here are very knowledgable xxx

Dwrgi in case you are lurky..

Lils big hugs! Has the awful bugs left you alone now?

Butterfly big just because xx

Greekporn are you ok lovely? Big for you xxx

Pad...how are you holding up? I'm thinking of you and sending a ton of pinkness your way xxx

And giant big squishy hugs and smooches to everyone else xxxx

Afm...our house seems so strange with only one little dog...but we are adjusting and getting there slowly. Thinking of you all xxxx

 

[nessaw]

pad am team pink all the way.xx

 

[dashka]

Hi ladies,

Kismet - sorry I think the person on the other thread was Kismat (what are the chances???) GL on your app't with FS on Nov.7th - Hey where do you live -I am also in Ontario, Canada... you can send me a Private message if you want- we may even be going to the same specialist?? Yes the first appointment will take at least 3 hrs... and even my 2nd was hours long (when you are waiting to do bloods, U/s and see doc and then nurse) My doc is just soooo busy we'll often wait 2.5 hrs just to see him for 10 minutes. But I hear he's really good. It does take 6 months to get an appointment (but that is pretty standard here). Good luck!

Dr H- yay for 2nd try at SA!!! -and results coming Friday! oh dear if you do get preggers this month is it easy to move the wedding? Have you booked a lot of things already?

Pebble - re: cleanse - I am a holistic nutritionist (but don't practice anymore) Be careful of doing cleanses especially while TTC.... you don't want to be releasing toxins to potential embryo... but if you want to take a few months off to do so that is cool. It is a great idea....but try to steer away from the really strong ones. The website link you posted natural-fertility-info.com is a great one - I really like them.... but haven't tried their cleanse....I would still take a break from TTC if you plan on doing that one.
Also - if you are cleansing (no matter what kind of supplement cleanse - you have to make sure your bowels are working good - ie. at least one really good poop a day (sorry TMI) if not the toxins that are trying to get released sit around in your colon and they might get re-absorbed back in...
The companies that have colon cleanses, liver cleanses, etc...... always should start with a colon cleanse or at least boost your fiber a lot more (slowly or you'll get constipated) to make sure everything is moving good.

Another good painless cleanse I've done before that is good on the 'cellular level" is by HEEL
https://www.amazon.com/HEEL-Detox-Kit-1-kit/dp/B0012M0U28 and you just add drops to your water everyday from 3 different vials...you can't really taste it either - but again make sure your bowels are woriking well first.... and again I wouldn't recommend unless you take a few months off TTC. Try to stick to gentle cleanses as my previous ND years ago put me on too many things to cleanse at once and my period disappeared for 4 months.

Nessaw - yay -2 more weeks until scan! and gp on Fri!!!

AFM - still sick with cold today.... and feeling extremely tired as I think the Lupron side effects are kicking in.... this is a nasty drug with what I've been Googling - I know I shouldn't do that

Feeling so sick -but still came to work....

Hugs and luvs to all !!

 

[dashka]

Purps -

 

[Chuffy]

Hi Ladies
I'm due to start my first stimulated cycle this month for IUI, really worried about taking the Clomid. This is all so new, and I'm trying hard to stay cool about it all!
I'm 42 and this will be my first try.

 

[moondust7]

Hi ladies - thanks again for all of the notes. You all really really made my day!!! The love and support in this thread is so wonderful.

Mirium - how are you doing? Hope the pain is subsiding and that you're feeling better

HA - GOOD LUCK!!!!

Lils - how are you feeling? I really hope your sinusitis is getting better and that you're resting and getting well. Big huge

Pad - Thinking PINK PINK PINK PINK PINK!!!!!

Kismet - the tests sound great!!! It doesn't sound like overkill to me... getting all the information you can will be good! One thing I did some reading on (that I was going to start this next cycle) is something called Inositol, which used to be considered a B-vitamin. You can either take a supplement (usually Inositol + Folic Acid) that seems to be available from Whole Foods (or other organic stores), or you can buy buckwheat farinetta flour and make muffins to get a lot of inositol! It helps regulate the cycle and even helps some PCOS women ovulate and regulate their cycles. There is a thread on it here if you are interested: https://babyandbump.momtastic.com/trying-conceive-over-35/687920-inositol-anyone.html

DrHouse - WOOHOO on getting the SA delivered!!!! I'm sure the glovebox is missing its cargo though!! Definitely recommend hiking and eating apples!!! I'm kinda hoping you have to call the wedding off...!!

Purps - 16 days?!!! So, so exciting!!! Hope your little doggie is giving you lots of loving.

Nessaw -

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Really great news!! That first scan sounds so exciting!!!

Dashka - Am so sorry you're feeling so sick. Boo to working!!! Maybe one positive is that the Lupron has got to be working if you're getting the side effects? Take care and get well soon!!! Big

Hi Chuffy and welcome to the thread!! All the best luck to you with IUI!!

Hi Pebble, Asryellah, LadyH, Nessaw, Chicken, Dwrgi, Greekprn, Butterfly, and the other ladies here! :wave:

AFM

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Took a digital test this morning, and I think it's starting to sink in a little and I'm getting more excited!! I have one more digital so I guess I'll do that in a few days when I'm feeling nervous. I added a ticker but kindof feel lame having it there so early. I love the fruit comparisons though!! I called my OB yesterday and they don't do the first appt until 8 weeks, so I scheduled Oct. 30. I really hope everything goes ok until then!!

 

[pbl_ge]

Dash, just an FYI--I'm at least a month out from TTC since I'm still technically "pregnant" (call is a BS pregnancy, if you'd like) and waiting for levels to get back to 0. Seemed like a good time for a cleanse!

 

[BabyBean14]

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[LilSluz]

Hi ladies – only time for a quickie as its 10:15pm already & have a big mtg in the morning (blah 11-hour day today bc of this stupid mtg!). Sinuses are better & taxes are officially DONE (thanks for asking!) –

Pad – FX, for you kiddo!!! Please let us know right after – I’ll have my computer w/me. Pinkety-pink. Since you love songs: Disturbed: “Get Down with the Pinkness” – lol. And you can even scream it, so it’s a good stress reliever!

Purps – aw, hun, it’s going to take a while to get used to . But, please tell us how wonderful NO WORK is going so we can live vicariously through you???

Pebble – Yes, Dr. Dash is the best one for advice on that! BUT, I do highly recommend the direct Poo-cleanse! Colonics. A bit expensive, but so worth it as trust me, there’s some serious toxins in there . At least it’s a quick cleanse pre-TTC? I didn’t know you couldn’t do supplement/other cleanses anywhere near TTC either, so glad to know!

Dash – Our New Poo-Guru . You do like the poo don’t you? But you are so right, re: getting the bowels going. I’ve had issues w/that my whole life & probably partly why I get so many ailments/medical issues. Think about those toxins sitting in there from 30 years ago seeping through the colon? So, Colonics OK if during FP (not around O though)? I would like to go back next week for round 2 of the poo. Glad your jabs are getting better, but so sorry you are sick! Argh, that sucks! BUT, maybe it’s a good sign too??? I hear ya about the immunity boost. If you’ve got super-immunity, I’d prob not do anything to increase it either. Zicam has: Zincum Aceticum 2x & Zincum Gluconium 2x & that’s it. So, basically tons of zinc? I can tell from the aftertaste…zinc is supposed to be really good for TTC - ??? as long as it doesn’t increase immunity… (I just don’t know about any of that)

Kismet – it’s great you are getting testing! Most of us have had some or all of the tests. It’s really better to know if there are any issues so you can treat them ASAP rather than waste any precious time at our age. And you’ll feel better knowing the tests that come back normal – either way you win. Yeah, it’s an active thread, but the ladies here are wonderful & you’ll get the hang!

Moon – still over the moon for you! Must have been that moondust! Send some of that my way will ya?

HA – Sending +~~~~ & baby !!!

Ness – great news & yay for early scan!

DrH – If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again at the lab is much better than the glove box! Somehow I didn’t realize the last attempt was unsuccessful. When do we get results???

Chuffy – Welcome to our thread I had no side effects from Clomid whatsoever except it dried up my EWCM. But if you are doing IUI, then you should have no worries with that as you are bypassing that whole process altogether.

Owl, Chicken, Mirium & GreekPorn - how are you ladies doing?

Fro -

Asry - are you going to cast a good-witch spell for the rest of us? Hope you are feeling well & have that new house

Dwrgi - if lurking! Miss you!

BF - extra coming your way. Hope you are doing OK?

to all of the other wonderful 35+, TTC #1 ladies!

AFM – Just got back from Reiki & feeling pretty awesome. I'm leaving tomorrow after work for Orlando. It is the "Halloween Horror Nights" time of year at Universal - . They have 7 Haunted Houses - one will be based on The Walking Dead TV series (any fans?) & one on the movie Silent Hill (really creeped me out, which is hard to do to someone like me) & then 5 others. They always do a 3-D house too, which is really trippy (takes a while to recover from those). And as you are walking around, there are bars every 15-ft with glow-in-the-dark shots & drinks & blood-bag jello shots (you have to suck it out of a blood-bag). And then scary people all over the park that jump out at you & chase you - & some have chainsaws (which scare the crap out of me, chain or no chain!). It's like putting every scary character from every scary movie you've ever watched together with several thousand adults & then add alcohol to the mix - it's complete chaos! Everyone’s running around screaming everywhere, I love it! Suffice it to say, it’s not really fit for children. (They have Disney for that.) Here’s the link for it if anyone was ever thinking about taking a trip to Orlando this time of year. It’s the absolute best time of year to go as kids are all back in school, so it’s not crowded at all & it’s not too hot (the only time we bother going!) https://www.halloweenhorrornights.com/

Have a great weekend y’all! I’ll have my computer, so I may actually make it on – I have to check on a few peeps’ progress…

, & !!!

(I think I need to look up the definition of "quickie"...)

 

[nessaw]

welcome chuffy.

moon how do u add a ticker?am thinking about doing it.

happy thurs all x

 

[BabyBean14]

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[Lady H]

Lil I love walking dead and Andrew Lincoln was at my friends sisters wedding as she knows him. Shame I was not invited!

 

[purplelou]

Hi chuffy and welcome

 

[dashka]

Hi ladies!!

Chuffy - welcome to the best thread!! Good luck with Clomid and IUI - Have you had testing done?... Just take it one day at a time

Moon - yay re: digi! and your app't on Oct 30! -will that be 1st scan too?
Re: inositol.....hmm.... I was taking myo-inositol (product called CENITOL by Metagenics) - My ND gave it to me to improve egg health (cell membranes) but maybe it was for cycle regulation too - I don't remember that one? I have been taking for 1 yr 9 months (and just recently stopped because of the IVF protocol)

Pebble - GL with the cleanse ! Yes it will be good not only physically, but good for emotional health too.... the body and mind/spirit are so connected.

Lils - yes I do enjoy talking about poo ! I try to tell people how important it is - and some people don't even know what their poo looks like??? I'm like - don't you look at the toilet???? and they say -nope just flush!..... You need to look at your poop -as the size, colour, shape etc.... can tell you a lot! seriously.... As for colonics at ovulation - I don't think it would be a problem -but are you doing it day of ovulation? I'm not exactly sure -as it's different than a cleanse you would eat/drink - in colonics you are just moving the poop out of the body... May want to check with them...
Thanks for the info on Zicam - I have a Zinc spray -maybe I'll start using that more and I've been using "Coryzalia" by Boiron for colds (it's homeopathic) and lots of ginger/honey/hot water.
Have fun at Halloween Horror nights Orlando - Sounds like a blast - although you wouldn't catch me dead in one of those (or would you?) Glad to hear your sinuses are better and taxes done!! Now you can relax and enjoy your weekend!!!

Kismet - sounds like you have a great gp!! and you are very lucky to get an appointment that quickly! GL!!!

Purps -

HA - hope you are feeling a bit better.... have everything crossed for you!

Pad - GL tomorrow at the scan!! PINK PINK PINK PINK ~~~~~ your way!!!!

Hello and hugs to everyone!

AFM - still sick -still blowing nose a lot and a bit of cough now.... But I hope it goes away for the weekend at least... Feeling really tired... thank goodness work is pretty slow right now so I can take it easy Next week will go back to being busy!

 

[BabyBean14]

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