TTC after loss - over 40 - any takers? Our lucky thread - 9 rainbows and 1 BFP

[crysshae]

I would ask for bloodwork to make sure you are ovulating and see where you stand with your hormones and such. Show them your charts.
When you show a definite ovulation pattern, is your cycle length more normal? Then when your chart doesn't show a definite O day, it is longer?? I can only see 2 of your cycles when I click on your chart. Did the last cycle that was long show a definite ovulation pattern?

I hope this doctor can help you get some answers.

Regina - Lol. They do like to push on everything! By the end, I usually have to lean to the left any time I sit down. Otherwise my left ribs are killing me constantly.

Fiona - Your chart looks great!

 

[Oasis717]

Regina I remember that feeling well!! Won't be long now xxx
Jo am glad you are thinking of seeing someone, I'm not sure what you can take though as have never had irregular cycles but the professionals will know for definite and hopefully they can help. I know a lot of women are prescribed Clomid xxxx

 

[garfie]

Sorry Ladies been at work again

Josie - did you ask for blood tests - CD1-3 (checks the FSH/LH) and then again 21DPO check you have ovulated those are the basic tests your doc can perform for you

Cry - Thanks hun my chart does look okay this month and I'm not on Progesterone - now I just need a BFP instead of a BFN how are you hun

Regina - Even I can remember that feeling well and mine was 13 years ago

Oasis - Hows that gorgeous little man of yours doing?

Lisa - How did Caitlin's jabs go

Anyone else I may have missed - Hi

AFM - Tested again today - negative my temps are still good even though we normally have a heater on (just to take the chill off the house) and I haven't had it on for two days - it popped a fuse and the connector is outside - so by the time I get home it's to dark so tomorrow hubby will have to do it



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[josie1234]

Hi - the duty doctor rang me back so I explained the situ. Basically when I saw the doctor before (in April - didn't realise it was that long ago), she discussed a referral and I thought that she was arranging the referral but the doctor who rang me said that as far as they were aware, I was having the tests (which I had - bloods which showed I had ovulated) and then I was getting back to them if I wanted a referral. (??)

She is going to find out about a referral for me. She did say she could write the form to get my bloods done but the problem is the test done at CD 21 might not show anything up due to my cycles being irregular. Obviously that will have to wait until next cycle (hopefully there won't be one )

So, anyway I will just wait to see what happens with this cycle and if nothing does, then I will get bloods done next cycle. Also am waiting for news on a referral but not sure if I qualify on NHS (due to age) or whether it will have to be done private. If its private then I will just leave things to chance and hope that I fall pregnant and if not, then it's not meant to be. Sorry for the long story lol.

Garf - what tests are you using? Sending PMA to you for a BFP. XXX

 

[garfie]

Josie - You can have the basic tests I mentioned on the NHS - any other testing has to be done after 3 mc (and nobody wants that)

The tests I am using are obviously dud ones - or I would have my BFP by now

Good luck hopefully you won't need any of the stupid tests



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[Oasis717]

Thanks for asking Fi, he's doing brilliantly, I don't think I've ever known a baby like him! He's so laid back and contented, smiles constantly, such a happy baby, he's a dream to have your temps are looking good I'm stalking your chart too! Ive started charting again too just to check if my cycles are still regular as it's been such a long time. It's funny as I have all the symptoms of O except a positive opk! I guess we shall see what the next few days temperatures are, I really hope I'm still regular as it will make ttc again later on much easierXxxx

 

[Left wonderin]

Jo delighted your going to look into things further to give yourself the best chance . From your charts I've seen it does seem that the months your cycles are longer you don't get obvious cross hairs but then recently you had two very obvious ov and shorter cycles . I'd get the tests Garfie is speaking about for a start and take it from there

Oasis Brooklyn sounds like a dream and I'm delighted to have another chart to stalk are you preventing or ntnp right now

AFM had a really uncomfortable day and a good bit of niggly cramps in my bump and back . I'm hoping its not the sart of anything ,mits way too soon I'm not ready lol........ I'd go into complete shock !!!!! I'm sure I've just done too much

 

[Oasis717]

Well, ntnp to be honest as we have no idea how long it will take now I'm 42! So we are just seeing how it goes take it easy hunni. Put your feet up!! xxxx

 

[dancareoi]

Busy day on here!

Jo, good idea to get some tests as your charts are a bit random. Checking if you OV seems obvious place to start, so progesterone levels need to be tested. However this needs to be done 7 days after OV, 8 days after first positive OPK, but as you seem to be getting OPK at different times, not sure how this would work.

Sending lots of PMA and baby dust your way.

Regina, your body could be starting to get ready. My first was 3 weeks early. Just make sure your bags packed and you'll be fine.

Fiona, stalking your chart. I don't think you OV until 2nd so putting you at 8Dpo today, maybe little early for positive hpt.

Becks, going to be stalking your charts too. If ntnp there's a good chance of another bfp from you !

Crystal how's it going for you?

Caitlin seems ok so far after jabs and actually not quite as snuffly. However last 3 she has woken around 3.30-3.45!

DS 3 is a little monkey at the moment, pushing his boundaries and not liking the word 'no' in fact he doesn't like anything . He was up last night too, he told me he didn't like sleep!

Last week Caitlin rolled from her tummy to her back. She is almost going the other way too, she is rolling onto her side

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Lisa, hoping it's not too soon though lol. Thinking I may have missed the surge for opk as only tested once yesterday. As not really trying as such I haven't bothered testing as often as I did. Temp dropped .4 this morning and lots of ewmc today so I think O is imminent but temps will tell! So glad Caitlin is better, what a sweetheart, she's looking so grown up! Here's Brooklyn still trying to hold his own which he's been doing since 2 weeks old. We have started to call him smiler as that's all he does. On the bus on Wednesday he smiled at every single person getting off, he's starting to attract loads of attention with those beautiful blue eyes xxxx

 

[Left wonderin]

Its scary how quickly they grow !!!!!

 

[dancareoi]

Feeling a little sad today. Tomorrow is my sleeping angel's 2nd birthday.

We won't be doing anything about it tomorrow kids don't know what happens to their sibling, all they know is it died.

I will go down the the babies memorial garden at the hospital , on momday,where baby's ashes were laid to rest and will spend a few quiet moments with 'her'

Caitlin will be with me so I will tell her about her 'big sister'

 

[josie1234]

Will be thinking of you tomorrow Lisa. Big hugs xxx

 

[josie1234]

Having some ovaltine as I can't sleep. I have been tired today but due to DH snoring last night. Think I am imagining symptoms so hope I get something soon. Either bfp or af. Cd 41 tomorrow.

 

[josie1234]

Hi Crystal any more testing? Looking good. FX xxxx

 

[Left wonderin]

OMG insomnia is really kicking my butt !!!! I think I slept for all of 20 mins all night !!!! Between head racing m baby squirming , too hot , too cold , peeing , hungry ..... I want sleep !!!!!

 

[dancareoi]

Get used to it!!!!!!

It's your body's way of getting you used to not sleeping once baby's here.

Just try and nap during the day if you can.

 

[garfie]

Lisa - Thinking of you today BIG

Never - OMG not long now and I agree with Lisa (I think I can just about remember those nights)

Crystal - Doesn't 18 high temps indicate possible pregnancy? - have you tested again?

Josie - How are you today hun?

Becks - NTNP

AFM - Still testing negative - shame as I had such high hopes for this month I know I'm still not out but.........



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[Oasis717]

Thinking of you Lisa sending lots of luv to you xxx.
Regina I think it helps to get used to the new sleep pattern before lo is born so as hard as it is I think in some ways it's good try and rest when you can.xx
You're not out yet Fi! My first positive opk today so hopefully I'm bang on track for my usual cycles and a cd 14 ovulation date. I got pregnant this month last year with a due date of the 5th October. It would be the 7th October if I did this month and could be right around Brooklyns birthday! So far everything is mirroring my cycle back then loads luck and luv to all waiting. Xxxx

 

[josie1234]

Regina - your body is getting you ready for LO coming. Just try and rest when you can. So excited for you.

Lisa - hope today went okay for you hun. xxx

Fi - not out yet hun, stay positive!! Keep an eye on your chart, so hoping for you that this the cycle for a BFP!!!!

Becks - bet it is strange charting again but FX that your cycles have gone straight back into being regular. Lol, what would you do if you got a BFP this time??

AFM - got some superdrug preg tests so will try one of them but just a case of when. No joy with any of the internet ones. Although my chart isn't the same as the one before last, I think this could be another 49 day one Don't mind it being a long one if it brings a BFP at the end of it!!! But in the meantime, still waiting.....