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

[Carybear]

Yeah... Had so many symptoms... Very different from usual AF.. Sucks but it is what it is

 

[moni77]

Hello ladies. I am 35 and have been TTC since November. Going to the doctor after this cycle to begin testing. FX and baby dust to all!

 

[MiniMuffins]

Hello ladies, may I please join? I've been stalking these forums for a bit, but finally broke down and made an account. I'm 37 and DH is 38, and we're on our 6th month of TTC. I know--not very long at all--but I've learned so much from following everyone on here.

It's been a little worrisome to me along the way that I've never had a in my life, despite a bunch of bad birth control behavior when I was younger. But reading how much everyone goes through TRYING to get pregnant, I'm feeling a bit more optimistic about that now. The odds are crazy!

In the TWW of the 6th month now, so...fun fun

Tina

 

[nessaw]

Welcome moni and mini! Hope ur stay here is short but sweet!!

cary sorry about af.hugsx

afm fertility appt yesterday went well I think. It was a different guy and he was blunt almost to the point of rudeness but knew his stuff.

So confusion over sperm analysis. We have low count and low morphology. Both can be improved through stopping alcohol and avoiding heat on the area. Plus oh needs to take his wellman conception pill everyday without me having to remind him!!

I need to lose 5 kgs to get my bmi under 30 to be referred for ivf. In the meantime he's referred me for a hsg to check tubes.

he was very positive about us still being able to get pg without the ivf and for me to do things like yoga etc to make me less anxious.

all in all pretty much what we expected and glad to have the next steps clearly set out.

I have been swimming and dog walking nearly every day of the hols and need to keep that up when I go back to school.

 

[lachicasola]

Hi:wave:

Can I join? I've also been lurking for a while. My partner and I are both 36 and have been trying since April 2012 without any luck at all. Starting to think about our options now as we realise time is ticking. Here's hoping for all of us!!!

 

[Kat S]

Nessaw, so glad you got some definitive answers! Oh that is so helpful! Now you know what to do. So happy for you!

Welcome to the new members! I hope you are all following your ovulation times very closely or under the care of a FS who does it for you. May we all catch that egg soon!!

 

[moni77]

I started using the clear blue fertility monitor last cycle and started temping again (after taking the summer off) this cycle. Also used soft cups this time around. My husband usually rides his bike to/from work each day (20 miles round trip) and I had him stop the week before ovulation. AF is due 9/8 or 9/9.

 

[MiniMuffins]

Nessaw, so glad you got some definitive answers! Oh that is so helpful! Now you know what to do. So happy for you!

Welcome to the new members! I hope you are all following your ovulation times very closely or under the care of a FS who does it for you. May we all catch that egg soon!!

Thank you We both actually live in Beirut right now due to both of our jobs (not the safest place in the world at the moment), so no FS and probably only 1% of the attention given to O times that it deserves! I'm working on getting a bit better at that over the next few months. We're back in the States in Jan, so at that point if we're still not PG we're going FS all the way and possibly straight to IUI after that.

 

[Kat S]

Nessaw, so glad you got some definitive answers! Oh that is so helpful! Now you know what to do. So happy for you!

Welcome to the new members! I hope you are all following your ovulation times very closely or under the care of a FS who does it for you. May we all catch that egg soon!!

Thank you We both actually live in Beirut right now due to both of our jobs (not the safest place in the world at the moment), so no FS and probably only 1% of the attention given to O times that it deserves! I'm working on getting a bit better at that over the next few months. We're back in the States in Jan, so at that point if we're still not PG we're going FS all the way and possibly straight to IUI after that.

Ah, gotcha! Well, stay safe! Once you get back to the states you can track your ovulation. For all you know you O several days before or after you think you do. I hope that's all it is!!

 

[Kat S]

CD 14 and I got a SOLID SMILEY today on my Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation test!! Yay!!

But I'm confused because the internet cheapie shows no ovulation at all.

See a photo here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14941369@N07/9619200037/lightbox/

Oooh wait, maybe it's because the CB is much more sensitive and picked up the LH serge before the IC? I'll test again to night with an IC and hopefully by then it's picking it up. Maybe even tomorrow morning.

We did our crazy science experiment last night, as we call it, so my bases are covered so far. We'll do it again on Friday ...or should we do it Thursday morning to split the difference since we can't tonight? He needs time to recharge the swimmers or the quality/quantity sucks.

This morning I woke up from a dream in which I was 11 weeks pregnant.

 

[battyatty]

Hello all you lovely ladies!

I'm new to all this, and find all the jargon bewildering! Google has been a great help lol

I just want to wish you masses of luck in trying TTC your first little bundles!

I am myself about to embark on this rollercoaster, but for my #4!

 

[Kat S]

CD 14 and I got a SOLID SMILEY today on my Clearblue Advanced Digital Ovulation test!! Yay!!

But I'm confused because the internet cheapie shows no ovulation at all.

See a photo here:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/14941369@N07/9619200037/lightbox/

Oooh wait, maybe it's because the CB is much more sensitive and picked up the LH serge before the IC? I'll test again to night with an IC and hopefully by then it's picking it up. Maybe even tomorrow morning.

We did our crazy science experiment last night, as we call it, so my bases are covered so far. We'll do it again on Friday ...or should we do it Thursday morning to split the difference since we can't tonight? He needs time to recharge the swimmers or the quality/quantity sucks.

This morning I woke up from a dream in which I was 11 weeks pregnant.

Update! Still no dark "test" line on my IC either last night or with FMU. I felt a wee crampy for most of yesterday and last night, so I do think I'm Oing today. No idea why the ICs aren't showing anything! I'll try it again this afternoon and this evening.

 

[FlyFlorida]

QUESTIONS FOR ANY/ALL:

1. Do any of you know if it is possible to use an egg donor, but only have the RE fertilize two of the eggs that are retrieved (the max number the clinic will implant)?

2. Could the remaining eggs (not embryos) be frozen for follow on fertilization and implantation?

3. Do most fertility clinics have the ability to freeze eggs (not embryos)?

4. What the likelihood that the eggs (not embryos) will still be in great shape after the thaw.

All these questions are because I want to avoid having to freeze and thaw embryos since the survivability of a frozen embryo is only 51%. This will determine whether we proceed with this course of action.

Thanks.

 

[Kat S]

FlyFlorida, I don't know the answers to your questions, but I wanted to offer a suggestion to get answers. Have you chosen a Fertility Specialist yet? If you google the specialists in your area, their website may answer some of your questions. The rest they can answer by phone/email or an appointment if you take it that far. Good luck on your journey!!

 

[FlyFlorida]

FlyFlorida, I don't know the answers to your questions, but I wanted to offer a suggestion to get answers. Have you chosen a Fertility Specialist yet? If you google the specialists in your area, their website may answer some of your questions. The rest they can answer by phone/email or an appointment if you take it that far. Good luck on your journey!!

Yes. Last spring

 

[Kat S]

LOL!! I finally got a positive IC ovulation strip! I also seem to have more cm today. My CB gave me a positive on Thursday...so should we try again tonight??

 

[moni77]

Kat - doesn't hurt.

Fry - sorry I can't help with the answers...

 

[Kat S]

Moni, are you 10 dpo? Do you feel any symptoms? When will you test?

 

[nessaw]

Kat keep bding to cover the bases!

fly afraid I don't know any of the answers but you might have more luck posting them in the assisted conception forum. They know their stuff over there. Good luck.

thanks batty good luck to you too.

moni how's ur 2ww going? R u a symptom spotter or poas addict?

afm been away for the weekend for family celebrations. Tried to be gd re diet but wasn't too worried. On the straight and narrow now till another party in 2 wks time.

am cd 26/27. Not sure how many dpo poss 13 ish. Lots of tummy ache. Haven't tested but not hoping for much. If nothing turnds up tom I might go get a test.

hi to all.x

 

[Kat S]

nessaw, good luck!! You are so strong not to test early. I hope your patience is rewarded!