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

[mumoffive]

..and remember, before you right it off, every pregnancy is different.
I am only 4dpo and think my tests may come through tomorrow..but i will have to be strong because THAT is way too early!!!..but actually i have to say, i feel pregnant. My bbs are so sore and i have a kind of pressure aching around my womb area. Tbh, if it isnt, im not that bothered..theres always next month and i actually do mean that! Since my m/c..im not really that bothered either way. x

 

[Lyns]

aww Lyn, was wondering how you got on and if you tested. Dont give up hope though...its still really early. Implantation is anything between 7-10 days so it may be way too early. x

Thanks hun....I know thats true, but then, I only have a 9 day luteal Phase, although no one is really worreid about it as I've never had a chemical....only longer term mc's. And my progesterone is pretty good. I've had IB in the past too, and that comes quite early with me, at about 6dpo.

I'm OK, though.....I really knew it was a longshot his month! I know I'm not 100% out.....but I suspect I really am! xx

 

[mumoffive]

Well i will still keep my fingersx for you...and if its not your lucky month, there is always next month. x I had a chemical last time so not sure what to expect this month round wether my AF will be on time or late..a bit annoying really!

 

[ArticBaby]

Just poppin in to say

8dpo for me, I wanna test.....but i'll wait.

I feel twinges....thats all

I hate this 2ww

 

[Sparky67]

I've been using the CBFM this month - I am so excited today as I have a peak day showing!! I was a bit worried last month as I was using ovulation testing sticks (sorry - abbreviation completely escapes me at the moment) and didn't get a positive at all, so really pleased to have one this month. I'm hoping this month will be a better chart and will help throw some light on last month's too.

 

[patboy]

Hello to all you 40+ ttc ladies!
My story.....I just turned 41 and still ttc no 1 after 3 devastating m/c in the past 2 years. Was about to start ivf prior to 2 of these pregnancies but got pregnant naturally. My gynea doc has said i dont need to be wasting money on ivf but to stay on the list just in case.

Got referred to St. Marys Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic in London and they have shown a blood clotting problem. My TEG is abnormal any my anticardiolipin is slightly elevated. Next BFP i start 150 mg of aspirin + clexane injections. He said not to start aspirin before a positive test as their research has shown this is cause m/c.

My FSH is also elevated at 16 which is worrying me and my cycles have become so irregular since my first m/c ranging from 30-70 days. I am now taking agnus castus, female reproductive tablets and folic acid. Also having acupuncture and reflexology is their anything I'm missing!

Wishing you all the best and lots of July/August BFP'S! xo

 

[glitterqueen]

patboy
that all sounds really positive!-i am due to start ivf in oct-how did you get referred? i started taking asprin 75mg this month just to see but am re thinking it now? what blood tests di dthey do- i ahave a list of things i want tested and have gp appt on 19th so would ask him to check it all. my fsh was 9.6 and all my thyroid, hormone profiles etc came back normal - but i don't trust my gp to read them correctly and i know it will be another 6 month wait for to see fs again so might go private
you will defo be pg by the end pg the year xx

 

[patboy]

Hello glitterqueen how are you?
RE: aspirin i hear so many stories. My local hospital told me to start 75mg of aspirin and St. Marys said NO. Who is right?? Im going with St. Marys treatment plan for now as they specialise in this area.
I got referred to St. Marys by a consultant at my local hospital, she wrote the letter for me while i was in having medical management with my 3rd miscarriage.
St. Marys did loads of tests dont know the names of them as i haven't received my hard copy yet. Some tests were lupas, teg, anticardiolipin dont know all the names.
Good luck and hoping you get your BFP before Oct. xo

 

[glitterqueen]

hi patboy
i am cd19 and feel really rough between bad ibs , extreme tirdness, just thinking today i will never be a mum. been googling to much today-not a good idea- i am obsessed with the immune system and ttc, prob as I have me and fibromyalgia and am convinced it is not helping even though doc said not. just a low day i suppose x

 

[mumoffive]

Oh glitterqueen, dont give up hope. xxxx
As for me..well CD21 and almost into the 1ww. However, felt so like AF was on its way. Really achey down there and lots of AF type feelings iykwim. However, my bbs are agony and i am so tired..to the point of exhaustion but who knows! I think when you get older your AF makes you feel like crap anyway so hard to tell the difference and i do get that tired way, legs tired and generally just exhausted just before my Af. I hate the 2ww. Hurry up and pass and give me an answer!!!

 

[mumoffive]

I wonder who will be the first bfp on this thread!!!!!!

 

[Lyns]

I wonder who will be the first bfp on this thread!!!!!!

Well, I'm not holding out much hope of it being me , but I do think, as the thread starter, you should add a list of all the BFP's we do get to the first thread! That would be so great to look back on!!!!!

 

[mumoffive]

Thats a great idea!!!! I could put all the peoples names on the list now and just update with bfp when they get it!!! let me know if you want to be added. Lyn i will add you and me first. x

 

[Lyns]

Yes, please! Thats a great way of doing it!

Yay......come on girls we need a BFP!!!!!!!!!

 

[mumoffive]

Actually, i will add everyone that has posted on the thread so far...and if anyone wants to be added or taken away from it, let me know!!!

 

[mumoffive]

If ive missed out anyone on the first page who wants to be on the bfp list [ when they get it!!] then please let me know!!! I couldnt believe how many there are on this thread!!! When you get your bfp post on the thread and i will add the date and your BFP to your name!!!!!!!!!! It will be so nice to see! Im excited.
Think im out though...tummy is really sore tonight

 

[mumoffive]

well quick update, still crampy and its still not come..but nothing new for me. I can feel a bit like this up until af comes which is 6 days away now!

 

[patboy]

Mumoffive thanks for adding me to the list. Dont give up yet, you still have 6 days to go! Will say a wee prayer for you.

Glitterqueen hope you are feeling better today. I know how hard it is. I also have no children, i have my bad days too. We just need to stay strong and be positive. xo

Lyns sorry it wasnt your month.

I am on CD 60 another crazy cycle but im happy to announce...I am also on the 2ww and about time!!

 

[mumoffive]

Lets hope its a 2ww to a happy ending then Patboy!!!!!! As for me...well the cramping is a lot less now...mmmm..strange.....
Patboy, i take it you are due AF in a couple of wks then???

 

[patboy]

Im pretty sure I ovulated over the past few days so we will see! Should be due AF in next 2 weeks. Hope all my herbal remedies/acupuncture/reflex is doing its job!

Have everything crossed for you. Our first BFP!!