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

[Oasis717]

Happy Mother's Day ladies. Ive had a lovely day and some lovely presents from my children Its been a beautiful day here we went to get some more plants and flowers for the garden its looking so pretty. Hope everyone is ok. My opks are v faint So I take it im not ovulating anytime soon! Xxx

 

[Oasis717]

You posted almost as I did Tanya lol. Lovely pic Glad you had such a lovely day me too. Ds 5 (Casey) made me a heart biscuit at school and a beautiful card with a picture of him holding a love heart saying I love you. Made me cry lol. Bless him. Xxxxx

 

[Soanxious]

Aww that sounds lovely Becks.. used to love all my kids making me tings in school..

Im not sure about OPK's I just thought they were negative till they go same or darker than test.... mine were only test line 2 days ago and now a faint line.. last cycle same then day I ov it was as dark then 8 hours later darker than test line.. x

 

[dancareoi]

Had a lovely day today. Tea and toast in bed this Morning. Went to see our moms then went to Evesham for a drink in a couple of beer gardens and then to our favourite curry house.

Perfect day with Liverpool winning and going top of the league!

 

[Soanxious]

Sounds like my day, Toast with marmite for breakfast... but had orange juice as I have cut out caffiene, then my daughter took me to a new indian restaurant yummy.... but I didnt go visiting anyone, my son let myself and my daughter have a girlie day as we hardly catch up as she works 2 jobs and lives in another town

 

[Sparkle125]

Happy Mother's Day to you all!

The retrieval went well! I am kinda drugged up and kinda crampy and have been resting since I've been home. I was able to get 3 eggs! Amazing since on Tuesday, I thought I was going to have to cancel the cycle. I came home after the procedure and they called me a little while ago and let me know that the eggs have passed their first test. All 3 are mature! That is the best news I could have received at this point. This means that all 3 eggs will be fertilized. In fact, they already have been as we speak. They are hanging out in an incubator in all kinds of scientific culture medium designed to mimic the environment of my uterus at this stage (ovulation day). Amazing! So, I guess I would get my crosshairs today. Is that right!?!?

I will find out tomorrow after lunch how many of the eggs successfully fertilized. It takes a while for them to identify successful fertilization. This is a big test. Not all eggs fertilize, or fertilize normally. Also, we don't know anything about the quality of the eggs, even if they fertilize. Lots and lots of hurdles yet to jump. After they are fertilized, they will be called embryos. The fertilized embryos will grow and hopefully divide cells through Wednesday. Then, God-willing, I will transfer the best looking one on Wednesday.

I know my journey is a little different and really scientific and the details are complicated to grasp, but I wanted to share. Thanks so much for the support Friends!

 

[Soanxious]

Sparkle that's just amazing!!! and so interesting, im loving hearing about how it's all done... I really hope you get some good ones, what if all 3 are excellent? will they put all 3 in? x

 

[Sparkle125]

Thanks Tanya! It would be so amazing if all 3 were high quality! Realistically, that probably won't happen. Also, due to my history of pregnancy loss and blood clotting disorders, they do not want to risk the chance of me having a twin pregnancy. My pregnancy will already be considered high-risk with a singleton. But, having said all that, I would LOVE the opportunity to put in 2! I put in 2 when I got pregnant with Luke. My heart says "twins would be great!" My head says "twins would be dangerous for everyone." So, 1 it is. I am praying I have some left on Wednesday to choose from. Thanks for thinking of me!

 

[Oasis717]

Sparkle thats fantastic! ! So pleased for you xxxx
Tanya I usually always get a fade in with opks where they get darker slowly o er a few days! Xxx

 

[Soanxious]

Sparkle, if all 3 are fantastic embryos will they freeze 2 for another time so they don't risk not getting any another time sorry I don't know much about this.. or if this is your last try etc.. its a nervous but exciting time I bet x

Oh right.. well last month was my first month Becks... so I done one this evening and its really faint, so I was reading up and this is what one site says so I can keep track and for newbies like me to refer back to lol


Your Cycle Length Day to Begin Testing

21 days Day 5
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31 days Day 15
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So I am CD 10 tomorrow so would not need to test till wednesday really, but as I have a lot of opks I may as well just do it for fun..lol x

 

[Sparkle125]

Tanya - If I have any embryos that make it to day 5 or 6, I will freeze them. Unfortunately, I did not have any embryos that made it past day 3 last time which was last November. They only freeze at the "blastocyst" stage which happens on day 5 or 6. We are discovering that not only do I not have that many eggs left, those that I do have may not have the stamina to last through the fertilization process which takes a lot of energy. GO EGGIES! GO!

If at the end of this cycle I have no remaining embryos, I am moving on to donor eggs. I have had 4 egg retrievals and 3 (hopefully 4 on Wednesday) embryo transfers over the course of the past 2 and a half years. While I did get my BFP with Luke, that was unfortunately cut short as you know. I am hoping that this last cycle will give me one perfect egg and my Rainbow Baby.

Thanks so much for your questions! Happy to share!

 

[Oasis717]

I start testing when I get ewmc Tanya but I get that for days before ovulating dunno why! Xxx

 

[Soanxious]

Sparkle I am really praying for you to get your healthy egg and beautiful baby in 9 months xx

 

[Soanxious]

Won't be long now becks x

 

[Soanxious]

Im really not feeling well today, I have been sick and I feel so sick, I am so tired.. im in bed typing this, I am going to get some more sleep.. hope everyone has a good day.. x

 

[Left wonderin]

Sparkle everything crossed for you here . Come on eggie s we need three super strong super hero eggs xxxx hope the next 3 days are full of lovely surprises for you and all goes well xxxxxx please keep us posted

 

[ViandB]

I have D&c in January 14th and After 15 days we TTC again my AF came 52 day after M/c finger crossing I will chart later but today is CD 23 brown pinkish yesterday very little and cramping mild not bad today super hungry my mouth feel like is lots water and tired very tired . i know i did a Test very early yesterday morning CD 22 it was negative I will wait feel more days. ( is my first day here I am a lil lost lol )

 

[dancareoi]

Welcome to our group. We all have our own stories to tell regarding our losses, so this lovely group of ladies are here to help you through.

So far we have 6 rainbows, our oldest mom is 44!

Sending lots of baby dust your way

 

[Sparkle125]

Hey Ladies! Awesome news! All 3 eggs fertilized! So, I have 3 embryos growing in an incubator right now! Funny thing is I was just driving by the building and I waved at them and told them to keep growing! TTC can make a girl crazy. Just because they fertilized, doesn't mean they are normal. I will not hear anything again until Wednesday morning. Hopefully I will have a perfect embryo ready to transfer on Wednesday! Until then, I have decided to celebrate today's news! Exciting! Thanks for your thoughts and support!

 

[crysshae]

Jenn - That's wonderful! One day at a time. I pray all 3 of them are perfect on Wednesday.

Tanya - Hope you feel better.

Vi - Welcome. I'm sorry for your loss. I hope you get your rainbow baby very soon.