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

[purplelou]

Lils

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That is brilliant news!
This is your rainbow Hun!

and and for everyone else, hope you are all having a good day so far!

 

[LilSluz]

Aw, thank you ladies!!! Finally able to catch up…

Pebble – Oh thank you for the & the vegetarian recipe web page – yay! Course the first thing it showed was a poached egg so now I will be having eggs for lunch – mmmmm! I’m stalking that chart, btw! Are you a tester, or only if AF doesn’t show? Looking good at 11DPO!!! So glad to hear ho wmuch you love chicken – “when” you get UTD, they want you to eat tons of it + eggs . So, are you vegan or vegetarian? That’s wild your friend had 24 frozen eggs?! I wonder if she’ll donate them once she has her whole family? Btw, who you calling skinny?

LadyH- Thank you! Will do journals hopefully tomorrow as I’ve missed LOADS of work yesterday that I have to make-up (no sick time left)

Purps – Snuggling up in bed no matter what time of day is never lazy in my book! (FWIW) Sounds like a fascinating show. I suppose I may be willing to be filmed in stirrups if the IVF was free?! (Spreading eagle for money & services is illegal here, though – except in Nevada. )

Chicken – Thank you! Where you been mystery lady? Any testing/test results back?

Ness – That has to be a bittersweet feeling with the flower blooming.

Dash – yes, granola it is! I need to hit you up for a toxin/aluminum-free deodorant recommendation as Tom’s did not cut it for me . May as well have used lotion – and we take our deodorant VERY SERIOUSLY here in FL! As for your lack of PMA, IVF failure & bad things, I don’t blame you. It is so hard to stay + when things are hitting you left & right. Just try – on any good days – to maintain a balance, as your acup. said negative happens, just balance it out the best you can. A lovely reiki master/medium just reminded me of that yesterday, as well! So maybe that was meant to be a msg for you! I think 2013 will indeed turn around for you – it’s the storm before the calm . CRAP on spotting! Big & Will get to your journal soon!


Dwrgi – hello my lovely & thank you for stalking me! I am also stalking that chart, there lovely & it is lookin quite interesting indeed! Big & to you! Will get to your journal soon, too!

Owl – Thank you!

Luv – Idk much about follie sizes, but grow lots of follies, grow!!!

Mirium –

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I know its hard as we just live from scan to scan. But I have a feeling everything is going to be just fine for you! Can’t wait til Tuesday!!! Have everything crossed for you, but I don’t think you’ll need it

Emily – Thank you!

Pad - How you doing chic?

Kismet – the vibes worked, thank you! About the cold uterus, that’s more of a TCM/qi thing, so I just googled & this is what it says – very interesting as women who undergo IVF/ART are told to drink hot/warm drinks only (& never a good time for icy drinks) AND to keep hands & feet warm at all times – especially during 2WW!!! Here it is: https://www.traditionalqi.com/2011/04/20/1639/ GL on FS appt & let us know what happens!!!

Maddy – Thanks . I don’t think you have to spoiler the IVF info. . But hoping FS cuts his fees down so you can do IVF close by. Really hoping the next IUI works for you though so you don’t even need it! Looks like it should be very soon, too. I know here that Dr. offices are required by law to supply whatever medical records you want, so even if he is not on board or lowering his fees, you should be able to get a copy of everything, both for your own records & for next FS??? GL & keep us posted!

BF - Somebody has a mucho grande appt. manana in Espanola, si?! You getting excited??? Can’t wait senorita!!!! Will get to your journal soon, too!


Rdk - Thank you!

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Wow, 5 days late? Any way that you O’d later than you thought? I’ve had 17-day LP’s before & a couple of others have too, but you are at 20DPO, now! Hope its just a late bugger!

AFM -

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Sorry, didn’t mean to make you worry!!! I don’t think this disease will ever kill me as its mild-moderate at this time, but it can be bad for a fetus due to lack of oxygen. Apparently, my body decided to have an asthma attack Tues night at 11:30pm when I was just about the fall asleep (I don't friggin have asthma?! ). I always thought “asthma must be really scary” but I now found out first-hand how scary. I almost went to ER as I was up til 2am trying to breathe & calm everything down w/reiki & meditation, but I had remembered I had an inhaler as earlier this year, for first time in my life I had gotten “asthmatic bronchitis”. So, I grabbed it, looked it up & it was Class B so I went for it & it made it better enough to get to sleep. (I do everything humanly possible to stay out of the ER as its often a 4hr wait due to those who don’t have health insurance using it for dumb stuff like colds, sinuses & flu – can’t wait til that changes!!!)

Anyway, so they got me right in after my Dr. appt. as I still had some slightly heavy breathing throughout the day & Dr. confirmed that yes, I have asthma now. It can just show up in adulthood just like my allergies did over the last 2 yrs that I never had before (two were also life-threatening/anaphylactic shock types of allergies & ended up in ER!). WTF? And apparently it comes on later in life often "when experiencing hormonal changes like menopause or pregnancy". Except it won't ever go away so I have it for the rest of my life, most likely Dr. said... At this point, I’m not surprised when this wacked-out stuff comes out & just hit me upside the head when something good happens. So really I was like "OK, disease where I can’t breathe? Whatever. Give me that inhaler thingy & whatever drugs & let me go home, I’m tired". Peri yesterday said “take whatever they give to you as the benefits hugely outweigh the risks (adequate oxygen to fetus is absolutely imperative… but drugs are mostly Class B’s thankfully). So, that’s my lil scare & why I was completely out of it yesterday. Oh well, such as life…

 

[LilSluz]

Purps - cross -posted! Thank you so much, I really, really hope so!!!

 

[purplelou]

Lils....Im glad the illness you talked out is something manageable! And yes, asthma meds ate safe in pregnancy as the benefits definitely outweigh the risks! You take of the both of you now xxxx

 

[BabyBean14]

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[moondust7]

Hi all. Sorry it's taken me so long to write again. I took 2 weeks off of work and computers for the holidays, and have had a very busy week back at work now. Have also been dealing with a lot of emotions and worry about TTC again. I wrote out a long reply last night... and then when I clicked on the message to make a few edits, it erased and I couldn't even post it!!! Grrrr. But, now I'll try again...

Lils - Oh wow hun, so sorry to hear about the asthma!!! It's just crazy how our health can change. Am so glad to hear that you are managing it. And

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I am SO so happy to hear that you had a great 8 week scan!! 8 WEEKS!!!!! And a heartbeat!! Oh that is wonderful news!!!! Huge hugs and love to you!!!

Pebble - Sounds like you have a great plan!!!! My OBGYN told me to take DHA too. I've been taking the Rainbow Light Complete Prenatal, which has 1 prenatal vitamin and 1 DHA. I don't take a separate fish oil though... are you doing that, or just DHA?? Happy New Year, hugs and lots of babydust!!!!!

Dash - am so sorry to hear that the holidays were so tiring. I am totally with you on being glad they're over!!! Hoping that 2013 only brings wonderful things for you! I'm so excited to hear you'll be going for IVF again soon... I am hoping and praying for you and sending you LOTS of good luck and babydust!!!! Huge hug!!!

Emily - hi! Hope you're getting the hang of temping and are having a great week!

Chicken - Hi!! Great to see you back!!! I am symptom spotting as well... it's so hard not to. FX for you that this could be it!!! Babydust!!!

Nessaw - I teared up hearing that your bulbs bloomed, but know it must also be so special to see it bloom. Lots of love and hugs. Hope you're feeling better!!

LadyH - Happy New Year!! And

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Happy 23 weeks!!!! And congratulations on team pink!!!! It must be so much fun looking at little frilly baby dresses!!

Mirium -

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Best of luck at your next appointment!!! So glad to hear things are going well!! Huge hug.

DrH -

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Oh no - your hair?!!! I hope it's growing back nice and strong. I've heard that if you like to drink milk - the calcium and protein can help with hair and nails?? And wow, are you really 14 weeks already?!! And team blue!!! How exciting!!!! You and Pad can get all of those really cute little outfits with airplanes and dinosaurs!!!!

Purps - I'm so glad you're sticking around to send hugs to everyone. Thank you for all of your encouragement - I don't know what we'd do without you. We love you so much here. Happy New Year to you, DH and baby Lana!!!! Huge hug!!

Butterfly - is it just 1 more day until your consult?!?! WOW that must be so very exciting!!! Wishing you lots of luck and babydust!!!

Greenleaf - so glad to hear that you and DH were able to get some BDing in, but sorry to hear he is still healing and in a little bit of pain. Hope he gets better soon, and Happy New Year to you both!!! Big hug!!

Pad -

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WOW 23 weeks?!?!!! Where did the time go!!?! Am hoping you're doing well and congratulations on team blue!!! As I said to DrH, you two can get all of those cute little planes, trains and dinosaur outfits. Lots of love and Happy New Year to you!!!! Huge hug.

Dwrgi - Happy New Year!!! Here's to a year of amazing surprises!!! Hope you're doing well and lots of love and hugs to you!!

Owl - Good luck on your IVF coming up!!! How very exciting to get started!! Lots of luck and babydust to you!!! Hugs!!!

Maddy - Good luck on your IUI!!! I have lots of hope that this is the one!!! Huge hug and babydust to you!!!

Kismet - Am so so sorry to hear that CD1 is hitting you so hard. Hope you have some chocolate and warm comfy pjs to put on later. Lots of love and hugs to you.

RDK - Hi!! It sounds like this might be it!! Keep testing and let us know!!! FX for you!

Luvmydoggies - Hi!! Man, I know what you mean about it being awkward at the OBGYN... I always feel that way too. Hope it gets easier. Lots of luck and babydust to you!!!

OMM - All of your travels sound like so much fun!! I love the Smokey Mtns - have been there before. You will have a blast. It is so beautiful and peaceful there! Hope you're having a Happy New Year!!

Hi to all the other ladies I missed!!!

AFM - DH and I went to see our families in Minnesota and Pennsylvania over the holidays. Due to the winter storms in Chicago before Christmas and then out east after Christmas, our flights were quite the "adventure". We had a missed connection, were rerouted and then had to take a red-eye flight for one of our trips (with LOTS of time waiting in airports), and then had a 4-hour delay on another one of our flights. But, we made it there and back so all is well. We managed to BD quite a bit, but it definitely was not super easy trying to get that in with all of the family gatherings and sqeaky beds (ugh!! embarrassing!!!). I didn't use an OPK, so I don't know when ovulation was (and my last cycle was longer than usual)... so just hoping we caught it. I am a little over halfway through the TWW and am symptom spotting of course, but have no idea what to think really. I've been pretty worried about the possibility of another m/c. Another development is that I have been taking these inflammation-reducing enzymes (Wobenzym N)... they take about 3-4 weeks to work, but amazingly enough, my back and sciatic nerve pain is GONE!!! The reviews on Amazon were what convinced me to try them. Another benefit is that the enzymes are supposed to help with preventing immune-related m/c (more info in my journal), so I figure why not try them now. Hope you're all having a Happy New Year!!!

 

[chickenchaser]

Hi Ladies I'm really sorry after my 'pit of shame' I have really struggled to catch up so if you all don't mind I'm going to start afresh from this page. I'm so sorry if I have missed any thing but I'm spending so much time trying to catch up I'm getting further and further behind.

So I promise from now on I will be very attentive.

AFM - Things are really good with my and DH after a bit of a rocky Christmas we have done a lot of talking. We have agreed to talk more, spend more 1:1 time and make saw we BD at least every 3rd day. DH struggles to keep up with me but always has, but that is partly because he is very keen to please and therefore sometimes pisses his opportunity, Sorry TMI. But talking about it has meant we have come to the agreement that during my fertile window we make it about him, then at other time we just do what we want and if he doesn't come then so be it.
We have also had his test results back (took over 3 weeks ) and he is in normal limits. He didn't think to ask for numbers but we will find them out once we see the specialist. My referral has now gone through and we should be seen in about 5 weeks. In the mean time we are just having lots of fun.

Love to you all and I hope you are all well

 

[Dwrgi]

Lils, lovely lady . I have heard that more and more people are developing asthmas in adulthood than every before. I'm glad that you're getting it because you're preggers and not menopausal!!!

That must have been absolutely terrifying though, and I'm sure that you were really scared. You poor thing, so big to you! Let's hope now that you don't get another attack anytime soon, or ever, you have been through ENOUGH!

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Huge congratulations on Little Flo, with all the sticky bits everywhere and the super heart beat! I am so delighted for you and can't tell you how relieved I am that all is good! It's clear that our symptoms are a reassurance to 'us' that all is good, but, as a lot have said, everybody has different symptoms, or none at all . But I can so understand why you were worried, and I would have been too. Incidentally, why did they say they'd get you to 37 weeks? Isn't the human gestation 38 weeks? IDK, never got that far! Anyway, huge to you and

Chicken-hello lovely lady! So glad to hear that you have had a LONG chat with your DH, that is really the secret, isn't it? Sounds like quite a plan to try and BD every three days, as I've heard of errant ovulation being achieved outside of the CD10-20 window! Go girl and I really hope that you get what your heart most desires in 2013!

Moonlight! Oooh, what a journey that was! And squeaky beds too! You deserve a medal, lovely!

Hi everybody! Big to all! xxxxx

 

[purplelou]

Moon how wonderful that the enzymes are having such a great effect! If they are doing so good for your back then hopefully they are working magic on your immune system!

Chicken that sounds very sensible! Good that you and dh were about to have a talk about all that and yay for his SA being in normal range! I know some dh's (mine included) have had some issues with "performance anxiety" when ttc, I think honestly for us ladies it is easier, but men definitely have a really important role to play...it piles the pressure on!

 

[Lady H]

Lils what a bummer with the asthma, but at least you can medicate.

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sooooo excited for you, I love a rainbow after a Bath!

 

[chickenchaser]

Lils just seen your 'little' health scare. You make sure you look after yourself honey and lots of relaxation.

Dwrgi and purple, Thanks ladies, I just hoping he really feels the pressure has now been taken off. XXX

 

[dashka]

Lils – I know we’ve discussed over FB – but I’m really sorry about the asthma hun .... I am hoping it will disappear after pregnancy and maybe will just be one of those things you have to be prepared for just in case but it never bothers you...But it still sucks! Have you felt anything since that night? I know people who have recovered from asthma with change of diet and boosting their immune system.... so maybe after the pregnancy you can focus on that?.... Some food allergies/sensitivities can make it worse. Also ofcourse –the weather.... Re: deodorants – yeah went through a phase years ago when I used Tom’s etc...but it was only ‘somewhat’ ok in the winter –not in summer – So I don’t know about Florida!! I have been for years again using the regular stuff but choose one with a bit lower aluminum in it – “Dove-invisible/clear” – been using that for years... think it has 14% instead of 18% or something. I know people who swear by using the crystal deodorant... but I have learned I need the anti-perspirant part too so I don’t risk it! If you find a good one let me know!

Rdk – wow 5 days late ... hoping you get some good news soon...


Kismet – sorry the witch got you today –Be good to yourself... She got me too today dammit....

Moon – welcome back! Just wrote in your journal today finally.... glad you got all that BDing in ! even if it was embarrassing.... and good work with taking the Wobenzym!! I’m a big fan of them – worked wonders after my Knee ACL injury... Good luck hun!

Chicken – glad you talked to DH and got that stuff out in the open... Glad you guys are having fun and glad to hear that his SA was ok! Good luck hun!

Hugs and luvs to everyone I missed !

AFM - wrote more in my journal - had a rough night last night and got me today as expected.... but after my mini-nervous breakdown last night about all the shit happening lately and the doctor leaving me in suspense as to why I needed to bring AD back to see him again today...am feeling a bit better today... I keep telling myself things are gonna get better -but then something else happens.

 

[dashka]

BF - just wrote in your journal too..... Good luck in Madrid tomorrow!!!

 

[BabyBean14]

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[purplelou]

Kismet-get well soon Hun xx

Dash -big loves, glad dd is ok! Sometimes it's good for the soul to jhave a meltdown and let it all out! Xxxx

 

[padbrat]

Sorry I have been MIA ladies...

Have had the worst snot bug ever.... urghhh I look like the green blob ghost out of Ghostbusters!!

I always read though... and always hope hope hope for us all... I am sat with you on this horrible roller coaster until the ride is over.

Lils

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I absolutely told you I would be grinning from ear to ear didn't I! That is such great news! Wahooo! Grow Lil's Rida grow.... keep your HB strong and fast and stay where you are! This is the little mantra I say to Pickle every morning!

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Sorry to hear you have developed asthma... remember my issues with the thyroid? You seem to be mirroring me! LOL Just think, you can medicate for it... that is what I do.

Fro

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Hooray! So pleased to hear that your Son is here safe and sound!

Dash

I know we talked about this... 2012 was a crap year for you... what can you learn from it? I am so pleased to hear that you are pushing on for IVF in March. Keep the PMA... have something to look forward to, it keeps you going when you don't think you can. Am so pleased AD is recovering too... one less thing to worry about!

Dwrgi I hope 2013 brings you all you wish for... WHEN you do get your BFP watch how Gwyd reacts around you... if he is an alpha he will know you are pregnant before you do! Blaze got ultra clingy, always wanting to rest his head on my stomach and he is very protective of me.... watch your furby boy.. he will tell you!

Butterfly I am hoping you are in Spain now! I am sending so much hope and grow vibes to you!!!!!

Purps

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I cannot get over how much your lovely girl is changing all the time! What a fab piccy on FB!

Chicken I have heard so many times of couples relaxing over the whole TTC thing and bang, it works! It is such a good thing that you can talk about things too.

Kis... me and you must have the same bug! Urghhhh...

Moon... hahhhaa consider it an adventure! Well done you for keeping at it... so to speak!

Maddy I will be thinking of you for Tuesday!

DrH

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your wedding can wait.... your baby can't! It must be hard to cancel, but he will make it all worth the wait x

AFM

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I am impatiently waiting for my next hurdle to be over... baby will be viable at 24 weeks! Am still absolutely paranoid that something will happen to him and it will all go wrong.... but need to keep positive and hope!

 

[purplelou]

Pad, in two days I will dance a jig for you here! Big giant hugs xxxx

 

[dashka]

Pad and Kismet - sorry you guys are both sickies!.... damn viruses going around....

I actually stayed home yesterday for an AF/mental health/sick day....feeling pretty achey and throat a tiny bit sore.

The weather here has gone mad.... it's mid-January and today is rainy, high of 6 C and tomorrow is high of 12 C - that is crazy for Jan! Then dropping back down to 0 and 1 starting Monday... it's no wonder people get sick -the germs don't die!
The good thing is that the snow is all melting.... but I'm sure we'll get more in the next few weeks -not to worry ...yuk.

have a wonderful weekend ladies!

 

[dashka]

Pad, in two days I will dance a jig for you here! Big giant hugs xxxx

Me too !!!! You can do this Pad!

 

[nessaw]

Af got me today. Feeling remarkably calm. Was expecting it really as we missed mid cycle bd. Positives-1. No cramping or constipation pre af this cycle rather than 7 days all other cycles to now. 2. I get to play with the cbfm. 3. Our fertility clinic appt won't be wasted next wk.

Sorry for ladies who also got witched. Mine is v light. Am guessing this is how the mmc is affecting my cycle rather than the heaviness that others get? I don't know.

Bf have a fab trip.

Lils-.

Dash sorry everything is piling up on you.

Hello to everyone. Sorry i've not posted more. Still got left over sore throat and chesty cough.

TGIF

Have a great weekend.vx