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

[josie1234]

Aw Fi big hugs. It is rubbish when af comes as it brings you down with a bump but maybe that feather is to say stay positive and next cycle is hopefully the one. Its hard as if I ask dh not to do something then he will go and do it but I suppose I am the same.

We did live in a quarter but bought house 2 years ago. DS is at local school and they wouldn't give us a quarter here. It would be where dh is, high wycombe. I am not moving down there as we are settled here.

 

[dancareoi]

Jo, still hoping for bfp for you

So, lines look good! I've never suffered with sore boobs in any of my 7 pregnancies

Fi, big hugs

Hi to everyone else.

Caitlin's sniffles have almost gone, but for some reason she's taken to waking in night again. She used to settle back in about 20 mins, but taking longer now - 1 1/2 hours last night!

 

[josie1234]

Thanks Lisa. Only the next few days will tell. Aw bless her, hope she settles soon.

I can't remember symptoms from before. With DS all I remember is going hot and cold a lot.

So - did you ring doc?

 

[Oasis717]

Well my thermometers not broken saying the same as the new one so hoping for an ovulation day tomorrow if temps are still high Jo fab that your temps are still up! Everything crossed. Fi Adam gVe up smoking when I was 5 months pregnant with Brooklyn as he didn't want his smoking to affect him, he now feels as it he'd never want to smoke again so I'm sure your dh will manage it in the end. It didn't affect out fertilty but I understand you wanting to exhaust every avenue. Xxxx

 

[Creative]

Happy new year to you all and welcome to So anxious! just been catching up on all the news!
Sorry I've not been around much. I cannot believe how much time babies take up. I'd forgotten!
We are having so much fun. Barnaby has just started smiling and is filling our lives with joy.

I did experience a bit of stress and worry about going out as two people assumed I was grandma not mum and although I laughed at the time it made me feel awful on Barnaby's behalf, so I just stopped going out. My HV finallly talked me into attending a BF group locally and I went on Tuesday and had a great time and will go again next week. We had a lovely time over Christmas when Ollie came back up and met Barnaby for the first time. He fell in love! I shall be 45 next Tuesday. I can't tell you how broody I am. Barnaby is still little tiny and cuddly, but I do feel the pull to have another. (but I won't!!!!)

 

[dancareoi]

Hi Karen

Bananabee is beautiful!

I know what you mean about being broody. You may recall I was exactly the same after Caitlin, I'm getting used to the fact they'll be no more. I've found this time round is it is harder. Probably due to my age and having others to look after.

 

[josie1234]

Karen nice to hear from you. Barnaby is so cute. Blimey where does time go.
Try not to worry about comments hun. You have got your gorgeous boy to give you smiles and cuddles.

Becks, glad your thermometer is not broken.

AFM - I couldn't resist POAS but BFN as expected but as I have ewcm I did ov test.

 

[josie1234]

I am very confused. Any thoughts?

 

[crysshae]

Jo - They say LH tests will be positive when you're pregnant too.... Or do you think it could be ovulation this late? I'm not sure. I hope you know soon.

So - Lovely lines. Have you gotten a blood test yet?

Fi - I hope your DH can find the will to quit and that this new cycle will bring you the BFP for take-home baby.

Karen - He is so cute! Beautiful smile!

Becks - At least now you have a backup thermometer. Looks like you'll get confirmation tomorrow.

Regina - How are you today?

AFM - My niece had her baby overnight. He's a cutie, and I'm very happy for her. At the same time, seeing him made me cry. We were at the doctor's office the same day for our first appointment last June, sat in the waiting room together. She was a few weeks ahead of me but didn't go in till nearly 8 weeks for blood work, and they had me come in at 5 weeks for blood work to be ready for my 8-week appointment. But by that time, I was already miscarrying.

 

[Oasis717]

Karen what a little smasher he is, thanks so much for sharing the pic, he's absolutely gorgeous. And don't take any notice of what people say. When I met dh I had comments about the 16 year age gap but I don't care! We are blissfully happy and anyone that isn't happy for us can sod off!! You sound so happy and I'm over the moon for you. Totally understand the broodiness we are already thinking of having another lolxxx.

 

[Oasis717]

Crystal. Hugs to you. Totally understand. I was in the same situation with a friend and as much as I'm happy for her, her lo reminds me that my lo would just be turning one now but..... You will get your rainbow and they will chase away some of the pain. Promise xxxxxx

 

[crysshae]

Thank you, Becks. to you too.

 

[josie1234]

Big hugs Crystal, there is always something to remind us, not like we will ever forget though but it brings it home when you see the baby. You will get there hun xx

I really don't know what is happening with my cycle. Maybe I could be ovulating (very late though) and if I am that's not good as BD was Sunday and don't see DH til this Sunday. Is it right that sperm can live up to 5 days? May be in with a chance if they do. I did have some EWCM yesterday but not much. God knows, my head is all over the place with it.

Or with any luck I could get a BFP. Can OPK be pos and HPT be BFN but still be pregnant.

Blimey this has got me in a tiz.

 

[Left wonderin]

Karen he is beautiful bet you could look at that smile all day don't pay any time to that nonsense your the perfect age to be a new mum enjoy every second of him

AFM last day of work tommrow I can't wait as I'm ready to put my feet up !!! Yeah right I've so much to do . Nursery , wash clothes , pack bags and get a new car lol....... Last min me again !! Getting some really strong uncomfortable BH the last few days all practice I guess

Jo I'm baffled too ... Keep testing with Opk and see what it shows ?

 

[Oasis717]

I'm not surprised it has Jo! They do say sperm can live up to 5 days as long as the cervical mucus is fertile sperm friendly I wish I could shed some light on your cycle for you but I'm as baffled as you! Xxx

 

[josie1234]

Lol. Glad its not just me confused with my cycle.
See what tomorrow brings.

Thanks Regina, u made me smile. Work just gets in the way eh? I am getting so excited for you.

Thanks Becks, I am not sure either but will do more tests lol

 

[Oasis717]

We just love to poas! Hoping your temps stay up! Been a nightmare day, bath became blocked and next thing we know water is pouring through a hole in the kitchen ceiling!! Luckily plumber came in 10 mins to fix the leak under the bath but as a precaution we had to have a specialist team in as we were not allowed to touch the little bits of ceiling on the floor in case of asbestos. Another team is coming out to test the ceilings for asbestos before they can fix the hole. Bath is still running away bloody slow too amongst all this and the floor covered with dirty water and us being told to stay out the kitchen Brooklyn was crying for his bottle. Nightmare. They let us go in to make him one but I'm still worried about potential asbestos. I guess we shall wait and see. Luckily as we rent we haven't got to pay at least. Having cramps tonight but us probably stress affecting my ibs as opposed to implantation pains lol xxxx

 

[dancareoi]

Becks hope it gets sorted for you soon.

Regina, bit if advice, I know you will have a lot to do with preperation but whenever you get the chance put your feet up and have 'me' time because once Sean comes along there'll be no 'me' time for a long time!

Jo you're confusing me! I do remember on at least one pg having ewcm about a week after OV . With Caitlin I did her positive OPK but I didn't do hpt at the same time. Lets see what tomorrow brings.

 

[Oasis717]

Thanks Lisa got ovulation day as Sunday acc to ff xxx

 

[josie1234]

Aw Becks what a nightmare. Hope it gets sorted soon and that its not asbestos.

Ooohhh Lisa, hope that is the same for me.

Yes Regina try to take it easy