TTC 40 plus!! Lets share the ups and downs!

[heavenly]

Thanks guys, I haven't really accepted the fact we may be going down the IVF route, am still in this Clomid 4 cycle bubble....where everything is going to end up fine!!!

But thought, I had better try and start preparing myself if it doesn't...

 

[Mistyy]

Heavenly - its good to be positive There's every chance that the clomid will do the trick I can understand you wanting to prepare mentaly though. Theres no harm in that at all. I dont beleive in tempting fate.

FFs saying test today but i wont. No spotting this morning

This is My Ovulation Chart. Temp whent down a teeny bit today - aaarrrgggghhh.

I kept feeling a bit dizzy yesterday and when i lay down in bed last night it felt like the room was spinning! Bit like when you've had a good few too many, but i hadnt had a drop. No idea what would cause that.

 

[Reb S]

Hello ladies,
Sorry, been working ridiculously hard so haven't had time to catch up, but it all sounds hopeful.
Beetle- glad they are doing a few tests, I hope you get some answers xxx As to puppy advice - lots of newspaper I agree! Don't waste money on puppy pee pads; if your puppy is unsettled try DAP (very expensive hormonal spray but it was worth every penny for our pup with separation anxiety!) Don't worry about the car journey - ours was from Weston super Mare and he just sat in my lap looking mildly interested. Prepare for some broken nights as you do the toilet training hee hee!!! Buy 1000 poo bags; take far too many photos and post some on here x

 

[beetle]

Hello ladies,
Sorry, been working ridiculously hard so haven't had time to catch up, but it all sounds hopeful.
Beetle- glad they are doing a few tests, I hope you get some answers xxx As to puppy advice - lots of newspaper I agree! Don't waste money on puppy pee pads; if your puppy is unsettled try DAP (very expensive hormonal spray but it was worth every penny for our pup with separation anxiety!) Don't worry about the car journey - ours was from Weston super Mare and he just sat in my lap looking mildly interested. Prepare for some broken nights as you do the toilet training hee hee!!! Buy 1000 poo bags; take far too many photos and post some on here x

Ooh 1000 poo bags! I'm even getting excited about that! Car journey is just me as my OH is on a stag weekend so is going to be no use whatsoever - so Foxy will have to be in a crate in the boot which is why I'm worrying about he stress and also wee wee stops as she won't have had any injections. Ho hum!

Misty! Great chart! Keeping everything crossed for you! X

 

[Reb S]

Oh no - can't you borrow a friend for the day? I would, but I'm working! I guess you could do the old trick of a warm hot water bottle (make sure she can't chew it!) and a ticking clock wrapped in blankets - make sure the breeder gives you a blanket that smells of Mum. Good luck! x

 

[pdmcd17]

beetle my advice i have 2 beasts is the crate. i put a watch in it under the blanket and it is the best thing ever. my one dog goes to her crate to sleep or get away from the other one

the sleepless nights are true and the first night you let them cry it out is a killer but worth it as they love their routines. Im serious in the morning we let them out feed them and play with them as soon as i come back down to the main floor they know its time to go in the crate for the day.

also stick to your boundaries. if you dont want them on your furniture bed or upstairs stick to them. my dogs never go the bedroom level, and used to not go on the furniture till my DS decided it was a good idea. retraining isnt fun

and to help with chewing lots and lots of exercise. leash free parks and socialization are great for this.

good luck

 

[heavenly]

Hey lovely ladies, how are we all doing?

beetle - How are you hun? Can't wait to see a pic of Foxy.


Well, just finished my second round of Clomid pills, had a High yesterday but OH got in really late last night and fell asleep on the couch....I got another High this morning so he won't be let off tonight! I need to christen the Conceive Plus!!!

 

[Nise]

Go for it Heavenly and have no mercy!

CD1 for me, so here we go again.

 

[heavenly]

FFs saying test today but i wont. No spotting this morning

How are you? x

Go for it Heavenly and have no mercy!

CD1 for me, so here we go again.

Indeed we do.

 

[Nise]

Heavenly - its good to be positive There's every chance that the clomid will do the trick I can understand you wanting to prepare mentaly though. Theres no harm in that at all. I dont beleive in tempting fate.

FFs saying test today but i wont. No spotting this morning

This is My Ovulation Chart. Temp whent down a teeny bit today - aaarrrgggghhh.

I kept feeling a bit dizzy yesterday and when i lay down in bed last night it felt like the room was spinning! Bit like when you've had a good few too many, but i hadnt had a drop. No idea what would cause that.

Fingers crossed for you

 

[booth19]

Hi Ladies, hope you are all doing well and I am so jealous of the puppy beetle.Would love to get one but OH not a dog person.

AFM - seen the doctor, considered referring me to consultant straight away but I did ask him why didn't he carry out the blood tests first as have managed to get pregnant 3 times and I want to make sure that my levels are ok and not causing my eggs not to develop!! He said he was just thinking the same!!! SO the waiting goes on as waiting for AF since miscarriage!!

Good luck to the testers this month

 

[Miss_C]

if anyone is interested we have a BnB Buddies secret group on FB now. So much fun "seeing" everyone!! PM me for details!

Dump truck full of baby dust as I back out again!!


Mistyy for gawds sake woman your chart looks awesome, I understand the need to wait but coming from this peeaholic DO IT!!!! I found a spare test in the bathroom drawer the other day - did I? You bet I did lol how could I not, seriously I am a little concerned about myself!!

 

[Mistyy]

Lol, miss c. Seriously i'd only ever use a test again IF i ever got to a good week to 10 days late. Chart looks a bit less exciting today temp has dropped a bit more.

Booth - hoping AF comes round quick for you so you can get on with your search for answers

Nise - thank you. Sorry to hear you've got I dont think i'll be far behind you again.

Heavenly - hope you had a good night

PDMC - thats great puppy advice. I'd forgotten about the 'first night' hell of listening to the little whines! It is worth it to stick with the plan though.

Reb - <waves>

Beetle - have you found someone to go with you? I looked up the journey from me to you on google yesterday and thought 'thats not too far - i can spare a few hours, i'll offer to go with'. Then i remembered you have to go to Devon! Eek. Thats a loooooong way from Northants, lol. Cant wait to hear about Foxy Have you got/could you borrow a big basket or something similar you could strap in and put pup in on the front seat beside you maybe, for that first journey? Like a cat carrying case with a door, y'know? Just a thought. At least you could see pup and pup could see you.

xxx

 

[Reb S]

Morning all!
Nise, hugs xxx
Booth - glad you're getting some action, I hope your consult comes through quickly x
AFM, nothin' much doing - just working, OH working, dog at dog-sitters, huh.
xxx

 

[beetle]

hey ladies - thanks all for the advice on Foxy. And Misty bless you - northants to Devon is a trek and a half! I do have a cat basket I could put foxy in but surely that's too small for an 8 week old puppy? hmm I do like the idea of her next to me though.

Booth - you are so in the same situ as me! ie 3 MC's and wanting answers. We are due to be moving to Farnham in mid March if the wretched house purchase goes through OK, which means new GP, new rules etc. But I phoned up Surrey PCT and they were so helpful, even though I don't qualify for IVF via NHS they said they would definitely be ok with further investigations and even suggested that I got my local GP to refer me to a Dr Raj Rai who operates in St mary's hospital and who runs a specialist recurring miscarriage clinic. I was very impressed - got a proactive call from someone rather than email and seriously couldn't do enough to help - phoned back a further 2 times with additional suggestions! Its things like that that make the difference!

Misty - we are all on tenterhooks! Fingers crossed!

 

[booth19]

Beetle - glad to hear they are on the ball, so frustrating to wait for tests as they can't really test levels etc until AF, never wanted it to come quickly before !! Had all the tests 6 years ago when had ovarian failure but nothing since ovulation returned so I am sure it will be down to hormone levels but we will wait and see!!

Fingers crossed Mistyy, you have better determination than me, I can't have any tests in the house now as want to test until I use them all up - lol x

 

[Mistyy]

So sorry girls. CD1 again! I always feel such a terrible fraud when AF turns up having got everyone all excited

Beetle i have 2 quite big cats who's (closable) baskets are humungus, lol. Maybe you could borrow/rent something similar from your local vet or dog/cat sanctuary for the weekend?

<continues to wrack brains>

 

[Nise]

Misty - so sorry the old hag got you - I was so hoping she would be satisfied with just me.

Beetle - I really really hope you can get into Mr Raj Rai. A very good friend of mine on here, Rabbitchild (we have met several times in the outside world too) anyway she's not in the over 40's category but she did endured several mc's and was eventually treated by him - she now has the very beautiful baby Poppy. I'm sure she would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have and she has contact details for him if you need them. She can't recommend that man highly enough. Fingers crossed for you.

 

[greens]

The puppy will get tired pretty quick on the journey I expect and after perhaps thowing up will I expect go to sleep. I would ensure that there is plenty of material to snuggle into and support your puppy so that they do not roll around too much in the crate.
If you do put them on the front seat you may be able to use the seat belt to secure their carry cage, but they may well be safer in the boot area and be less of distraction to you in your long journey of driving.
Exciting to get a new house buddy.

 

[Reb S]

I agree with Greens - don't put pup on the front seat - not good for you and not that safe for pup either!! She will fret, puke, pee etc, but she's a puppy - she'll get tired and go to sleep hopefully! Now I must put my puppy to bed (actually he's nearly two already!) x
Mistyy - hugs xxx