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

[Willijj448]

How cute your little one is. Thanks for the picture. Hope all is well

 

[Willijj448]

Hello ladies can anyone tell me how to put up my chart like garfie has hers? I am still so new on here I am unsure how to do a lot of different things. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

 

[Mistyy]

*willi* - you log in, then click ''user CP'' near the top of the page. This gives you lots of options re: profile etc. Look for ''edit signature'' and this is where you can add stuff to always appear under your posts. If you are on Fertility Friend they have a link to your chart which you can attach to the signature here.

I used to have it on my signature and if i can do it anyone can!

xxx

 

[Maddy40]

Sorry - just re-read that post and had to laugh at meticulous charting!

Anyone who knows me knows my charting was far from that. Persistent? yes. Meticulous? no!

Haha. Facing the birth control question here too.....Doc asked me what method I wanted and I looked at her blankly to be honest the longer I'm not on BC the better as far as I'm concerned. The idea of letting DH near my torn up lady bits is eye-watering!

 

[Butterfly67]

Ouch Maddy, are they still not healed? I have to admit that was one of my fears

 

[Maddy40]

Oh it's healed but the doctor said first few times are likely to be uncomfortable as there's a lot of rigid scar tissue that needs to be stretched! Haha, that's probably TMI sorry! But you know after IVF I feel like everyone has had their hands up there anyway

 

[Butterfly67]

Oh it's healed but the doctor said first few times are likely to be uncomfortable as there's a lot of rigid scar tissue that needs to be stretched! Haha, that's probably TMI sorry! But you know after IVF I feel like everyone has had their hands up there anyway

 

[Giselle14]

Hi everyone, so happy I found this forum. I am 40 and have been TTC for the past 3 years. I've been on all the meds and nothing seemed to work on my AMH and FSH levels. This past January a friend of mine introduced me to Chinese Herbs, specifically Radiant Wonder herbs. At first I was hesitant to try, but figured why not? Compared to what I have spent on regulars Doctors and meds the herbs are cheap. I had my levels tested first week of January, my FSH was 86 my AMH was less than 0.3. I called and spoke to an herbalist prior to ordering and to my surprise she was extremely helpful and understanding. After speaking to her for an hour she goes over your entire health history even ask for a photo or description of your tongue, checking for any deficiencies. I was given a program to follow, which included the Super Fertility 2, Spirulina and Stress Relief formula. I have been taking these supplements since January 21st...I went back to my Doctor a couple weeks ago to get my levels checked, which he was hesitant to do. My results came back AMH 0.8 and my FSH is at 43. Something is working, my levels are not where they need to be, but there has been major improvement. My Doctor couldn't believe it, he asked me what I've been doing, I though he would laugh at me when if I told him, but instead he said to keep taking the herbs. For the first time in a ling time I feel hopeful. Thank you for letting me share this with you, I pray this information gets to the right ears.

 

[Nise]

Hi and good luck Giselle. I think the chinese herbs are good, you can also combine them with acupuncture - there are acupuncturists who specialise in fertility who do both - I to experienced very good things following this and did get a bfp, (Sadly I MC'd) and then everything changed for me and I went through the adoption route and stopped ttc. The changes that happen are extremely interesting and at only 40 you are in a prime position for it to be successful for you (I was older than that at the time). Will keep my fingers crossed.

Hope everyone is well and looking forward to the Easter break - I've got to work on Friday but have the weekend and Monday off.

 

[Mistyy]

Happy Easter everyone

Hope everyone is ok, and enjoying the sunshine (while we've got it!)

All ok here. AF arrived AGAIN last Sunday! That's at CD21! Stopping now, but, Butterfly, this one was heavy Sammy doing well. First immu's yesterday. Bless her. Stressful. She cried, but was ok by the time we left the surgery.


Maddy - hope you found getting back into the swing of things with DH ok in the end I was v.lucky, only a teeny tear which they didn't stitch as, apparently, a natural heal would be 'smoother', and 'normal service' resumed at 2 weeks

Love to all xxx

 

[greens]

Hi to Giselle14
There are other things you could do to boost your body's well being.
Reduce eating procesed foods and refined sugar (cut it out is best) eat plenty whole foods and vegetables, fruit and some nuts and seeds. Knock the booze and smoking on the head and look after yourself, feel good about your self, go for spritly walks in the spring air.

 

[Butterfly67]

Oh no mistyy damn that first AF lulling you into a false sense of security I expect mine will turn up soon as I have decided to stop pumping as it is getting in the way of being with A when he needs me. Plus it hurts

 

[garfie]

Hi ladies

Well it looks like I've had a bit of a reprieve I got this on Easter morning

Happy Easter

 

[Butterfly67]

Omg Garfie that is fab, so excited for you

 

[Pippi_elk]

Congrats Garfie. Really Hope this is a sticky one.

 

[Mistyy]

Oooooooh Garfie!

that this is the sticky one!

Frantically flinging around in case it helps

 

[Maddy40]

Yay Garfie xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx xxxxx fingers & toes crossed that the fairydust is sticky as all get-up!

 

[garfie]

Thanks ladies

Today I am off for my first HCG - hoping this one is it



X

 

[Mistyy]

How did you get on garfie? When will you know your results?



xxx

 

[Maddy40]

Garfie hon hope the results were good xxxx