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

[onmymind17]

[Just wanted to say to OMM -it is so wonderful to have you back. Your posts are always so sympathetic and empathetic, and the care you feel for people comes right off the page. I sooooo wish that you could have had your forever baby, and I know so well what you went through. However, you never know, there may be a miracle out there for us all! Big to you, C, and thanks for being you!!

Love to everybody, A

Awwww honey thank you so much for these kind words, i feel for all of you ladies and just wish i could help you. What i really wish is that you could all find the peace that i have, you never know one day i might get a big surprise, but i am truly ok either way. It just breaks my heart to see all of you suffer and to be in so much pain. I try and help ease some of that any way i can, i just wish i could gather you all up and give you a hug!!

 

[onmymind17]

Welcome to all the new ladies!!! You wont find a better group of ladies for support than you will in here!!

Hello to all my lovely ladies, i hope all of you are doing well today.

 

[dashka]

Twiggers – If you’re using the smiley face ones – hmm not sure guess you just have to test at least twice/day start CD9/10.

Owl – anytime girl! Ask away…. If they are putting you on long protocol are they putting you on B/C pill and Lupron first? that usually shuts down your cycle and then you get your period again and then IVF cycle starts. Yay re: acupuncture – it will help a lot!! Good luck hun!

Moon – take it one day at a time hun…. Hang in there…

Emily – good luck with your family… I know it’s hard keeping stuff from them… I am terrible at that and if I ever am lucky to get a BFP I would probably not be able to hold the news longer than 8 weeks but that’s me! My mom is a complete worry-wart too! I get it from her!

Irish Eyes – welcome! I I’m sorry you have been TTC for so long…. My DH and I have also been LTTC – 11 yrs now….and we have 1 AD (adopted daughter). I’m sorry your last IVF didn’t work – it’s so painful… we had our first IVF try last November and it failed ofcourse. Going to try again early March… It’s so hard when it’s unexplained isn’t it?? (we are the same – I mean doctors guess at what it might be but the tests never really indicate much)….Hang in there and good luck!!

Lils - glad you got that crap out with MIL and now you can focus on getting your zen back ....

Ness – sorry about the headache…. I’ve never used the cbfm but CD7 is a bit early…perhaps it will be high for a few days?

AFM – nothing new to report really…. just really tired lately… went to the dentist early this morning and it was quite painful /uncomfortable – not usually like that…. She asked if maybe my gums were more sensitive since 6 months ago due to stress???? I said – ehm….. YA!!!! Ya think? Just a bit of stress …..

My boss is back tomorrow from a long trip so I may not be getting on here as much… we’ll see….

Hello and hugs to all !!!

 

[dashka]

[Just wanted to say to OMM -it is so wonderful to have you back. Your posts are always so sympathetic and empathetic, and the care you feel for people comes right off the page. I sooooo wish that you could have had your forever baby, and I know so well what you went through. However, you never know, there may be a miracle out there for us all! Big to you, C, and thanks for being you!!

Love to everybody, A

Awwww honey thank you so much for these kind words, i feel for all of you ladies and just wish i could help you. What i really wish is that you could all find the peace that i have, you never know one day i might get a big surprise, but i am truly ok either way. It just breaks my heart to see all of you suffer and to be in so much pain. I try and help ease some of that any way i can, i just wish i could gather you all up and give you a hug!!

awwww thanks OMM....... you are too sweet!!!

 

[purplelou]

Hi and welcome Irish eyes

Ness - yes you are likely to get several highs on the cbfm, then a peak or two....it'll take 1-2 months before it "learns you" then you get more specific highs and peaks.
It doesn't hurt to BD every other day or so until you get lows again....covers all bases

 

[LilSluz]

Hello Irish eyes! I hope you're smiling!!! (Sorry, couldn't resist!). Welcome to the thread!

Hi Dwrgi, that's for replying.

Yes, I have had all my tests done, CD3, CD21, HCG, AMH etc and DH has done two SA and they are fine. His recent one was done a few months before we did IVF. My AMH was tested twice the first one was 10pmol/L and the last one was 7.6pmol/L. I don't think that the was even a year between those two tests and there was quite a drop. But at our review appointment after the failed IVF cycle I was told that didn't make a difference.

There was only once follie on my left ovary and 4-5 on my right which turned out to include 3 cysts. So I only ended up with 2 eggs, both fertilised but they were only 4 cells at day 3 transfer. At my review I was told that one of my eggs was so old that there was no chance of a pregnancy.

At the moment I am in limbo with vitamins. I do take bromocriptine for high prolactin levels and if not folic acid on it's own it's Pregnacare. But I have been reading about other vitamins for TTCing and I also was looking into them just for doing the marathon. So advise there would be much appreciated. I have heard about DHEA and how that can help with the eggs but I am also see alot of Co-Q10, Omega 3, EPA and I have taken Royal Jelly before myself.

I have also tried Reflexology before my last IVF and I do try to keep up with doing Yoga but it's hard with all the training. I also have Reiki sessions quitely regularly.

Irish! I'm sorry you are not smiling, but hopefully we can help change that! .

Reiki sessions . I'm a Karuna Reiki Master-Teacher (4 levels past Usui RMT -not my prof job though) just certified this past year in Glastonbury, UK (attuned at Stonehenge - was AWESOME!). AND got to meet 3 of these BNB ladies (Dwrgi, Butterfly & LadyH) while there - met in Bath, UK & bathed in the "healing waters" that supposedly got Queen Mary pregnant after dealing w/infertility (funny thing is none of us even knew that until afterwards!). Kismet is Reiki Prac. & Dashka is thinking about becoming cert. (I get so excited when I see someone acknowledge reiki - it is the coolest, eh?)

Can I ask what was your FSH, then? So, you did all the clotting & immunes tests too, or did they not do those? Any anatomical tests (HSG, SHG, hysteroscopy or laproscopy)? Sorry, just getting a feel for what you've done.

But Dwrgi hit the nail on the head & I second her advice. It sounds like you defo need to work on egg quality anyway, so if you really want to go for it, I would spend the $ on the supps. I had just posted DHEA studies in POst #16605 if you want to check them out (under Nessaw). Supposed to be great for us .

I really think beside clotting & lack of folate, my eggs were sh*t. I actually NTNP about 12 yrs - I don't think I ever mentioned that here? So did that entire egg/hormone regimen (Vitex, CoQ10, Omega 3's, DHEA, RJ & Bee pollen) & AMH actually went up prior to me hitting 4 mos. In the 4th month I got a lil surprise.

Not saying that will happen to all but for some of us - it may just be a matter of a lil boost in the egg dept & is so worth a try before too late?

 

[LilSluz]

lol Sluz...no shrinking heads I actually work with kids with autism in my research side and am a developmental psychologist by training. So I'm surrounded by kids! In fact, we have a baby study starting up soon, so I'll be surrounded by 6 month olds. Probably pure torture when TTC.

I keep reading about all of the supplements, but I'm not sure. I guess we'll let it go with just temping for a month or two. I really want to get into the doctor early for some testing. My OCD mind just can't stop obsessing over wanting to know in advance what my numbers are. Some of the tests can be done at any time during the cycle, right?

I'm sure I'll have a bloody fight with my insurance. It covers diagnosis of infertility and treatment of underlying problem...but that's it. So testing, etc. will all depend on doc coding things right. DH had a testosterone test done a few years ago along with regular blood work (diagnosed with ED) and they wouldn't cover that portion of the blood test.

Temped again this morning....seems so low! Was 97.3 yesterday and now 96.7 this morning.

Its always good to start out w/good prenatals, CoQ10 & Omega 3's - just for overall health if you wanted to start somewhere pre-testing. Once testing is done, you'll get a better idea of where you stand. They will likely just do all of your hormones, except for progesterone (& maybe prolactin?) at CD3. Then they will test progesterone, prolactin (?) at CD21. I have same deal w/Ins (really rare in US to cover IUI or IVF - super-rare unless in MA).

Insurance has covered every one of my tests - and I've done them ALL (the ladies here can attest on my behalf!) Actually one time they took 26 vials at once I was there for 3 hrs. & 2 veins actually ran out. My co-pay wasn't pretty when I had to meet the deductible but considering one of the tests out of pocket alone is like $2000, paying $500 total for all tests is quite a steal. I think it was like 36 or so altogether (that's not initial testing, that's the thrombophilias, clotting & immunes tests too)?

Also if you ever want us to look at your chart for advice/opinions some of us would be more than happy to. Especially the math/sci geeks

GL w/the babies... that may be hard.

 

[LilSluz]

Dash - Booooo to boss coming back!

Owl - acupuncture is divine

I had an OBGYN appt today, but I am going to wait to update (for the journal). I know people can choose to read spoilers or not read them but I'm afraid everyone is reading them anyway & I never want to bring anyone an ounce of sadness. (I always read them! To me, seeing a spoiler meant READ ME NOW ) So hopefully maybe I'll get that up soon

Big LUVS & HUGS to everyone today!!!

 

[chickenchaser]

Would love to read your update Lils but understand why you would rather put it in your journal. Can you do me a link though so I can find you. Xxx

 

[LilSluz]

Chicken - I will defo post the link when I get a journal! (that's sorta the hard part)

 

[twiggers]

x

 

[Dwrgi]

Chicken - I will defo post the link when I get a journal! (that's sorta the hard part)

As they said in Bridget Jones, "Get the fu** on Bridget!!!"

 

[padbrat]

Hey Twiggers... welcome. Your name made me laugh as Twiggy is my Hubby's nick name!

There is a RMC specialist here in the UK who has done a lot of work in the field of NK cells.... a number of my friends have been to him and received treatment and successfully delivered babies. Now, I have dodgy genetics, a messed up thyroid and multiple M/Cs and a failed ED..... so I thought nothing ventured gained... nothing gained. So I started his pre pregnancy schedule and made a real effort on my fitness.

For 3 months I took:

High dose Folic Acid 5mg (my Cons says there are studies that high dose folic acid can aid conception)
Vit D (needed to help the body absorb folic acid)
Omega 3
75mg aspirin
Pre conceive (Pregnacare)

Loves to all xxxx

ps am a HR Advisor! LOL

 

[purplelou]

Pad..I didn't know that about the frolic acid (that it might aid conception!)

Lils -I was just studying you ticker and info...but no sign of a journal yet. *gentle hint*

Hugs to everyone!

Uk ladies are you all buried in the snow yet? Its thick and fast here!

 

[owl35]

Pad..I didn't know that about the frolic acid

"frolic" acid! that is so cute and really made me laugh out loud! Thanks purps

I'm only taking CoQ10 (600/day), prenatal multivitamin and D3 (1000/day).

I took my first BC pill yesterday. On it for 3 weeks then 5 days rest and possibly starting stimming on Feb 11.

I'm going skiing this weekend and I'm super excited. It's going to be freezing cold on Sunday though (6F/-14C) so I'm not sure how long we'll be able to make it out there.

Ladies, happy Friday and have a great weekend!

ps, I'm an executive assistant or what I call an "adultsitter"

 

[onmymind17]

Pad..I didn't know that about the frolic acid (that it might aid conception!)

Lils -I was just studying you ticker and info...but no sign of a journal yet. *gentle hint*

Hugs to everyone!

Uk ladies are you all buried in the snow yet? Its thick and fast here!

LOL so thats where all our snow is at!! We here in Chicago have not had ANY, so very strange for us, but the bitter cold is on its way, 42F today, 45F tomorrow, 17F Sunday and 9F on Monday, ewwwwww i hate it when its that cold.

 

[onmymind17]

Pad..I didn't know that about the frolic acid

"frolic" acid! that is so cute and really made me laugh out loud! Thanks purps

I'm only taking CoQ10 (600/day), prenatal multivitamin and D3 (1000/day).

I took my first BC pill yesterday. On it for 3 weeks then 5 days rest and possibly starting stimming on Feb 11.

I'm going skiing this weekend and I'm super excited. It's going to be freezing cold on Sunday though (6F/-14C) so I'm not sure how long we'll be able to make it out there.

Ladies, happy Friday and have a great weekend!

ps, I'm an executive assistant or what I call an "adultsitter"

Oh have fun skiing, you must be going to a place that makes their own snow lol, i see your in IL also, no snow here, and i have to say i am loving it lol. I hope you dont freeze up solid while skiing, your right its going to be brutal out there. Yeah for starting on your IVF journey, how exciting!!

I just love the "Adult Sitter" omg made me laugh outloud, i am an Admin Asst so i so know what you mean, its the here you do everything job lol.

Twiggers, how fun to be going on a Study Abroad trip, thats actually what i do for a living, well i work for a Study Abroad program, i am the one that does all the enrollments and inquiries. We send college students to study abroad in London or Paris for either a 5 or a 10 week term, its a really great program, and it expands the students lives so much!! Good for you!!

 

[owl35]

Oh have fun skiing, you must be going to a place that makes their own snow lol, i see your in IL also, no snow here, and i have to say i am loving it lol. I hope you dont freeze up solid while skiing, your right its going to be brutal out there. Yeah for starting on your IVF journey, how exciting!!

Thanks OMM! I also live in Chicago. We are going up to Granite Peak, WI. Luckily, they do make their own snow . Bundle up - beginning next week is going to be brutal here

 

[nessaw]

Woo hoo half a snow day!!! Home by half 2 and out with the dogs.

twiggers am a teacher.

Afm another high in cbfm. I love having it all spelt out. And it seems to be supporting my woolly theory of early ov.

Hello to all.

Lils where's this journal eh? No pressure!

Dwrgi I love that quote from bridget jones. Where i work there's lots of people older and younger than me but not many get my random references such as that one!

Vx

 

[chickenchaser]

Lots of snow here