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

[Oasis717]

Oh my lord 50!!!!! Xxxx

 

[Soanxious]

lol... yup!

 

[Left wonderin]

Hi everyone . I know what ye mean about being fearful of getting pg again . You almost need to prepare yourself mentally for all the possibilities from the outset . So glad the pain has gone , I've my deadline set too but its a bit longer than yours . 43 and for me if not pregnant by then I think I'd call a halt but genetics are in my favour my mum was 42 having my sister and my sister was 43 having her last baby .

Went to the doc again today with oh to get bloods taken as she wanted to rule out any physical cause and while there he got a checkup and colestorol checked . I asked about ttc and she said "go for it " no reason not to ! I asked about the meds and side effects re loss of libido and she said the dose she is describing is the lowest so is unlikely to cause it . She said oh may very well experience the opposite effect of having an increase in his sex drive. Said he should feel much better in 4 to 6 weeks and should only need the meds for 6 months in any regard . So all good news . I also made a point of saying time is pushing on for me as I'm 41 , 42 in November and she said " so " plenty of time still . If you want another go for it ! . Think AF is on her way , woke up with two lovely hormone spots and a dip in temp . Hope she is kind to me have to go for smear in two weeks ( supposing AF is on time ) then results two weeks after , oh should be feeling alot better by then and we should be good to go please God .

 

[crysshae]

50! That's great! A woman my mom worked with for years kept having babies till she was 48. Her husband was in his 70s!

Sounds like y'all have a great doc, Regina. So glad everything seems like it's going to work out very well.

AFM - I've always loved my doctor. She has taken care of me since I was 18 and has delivered all 6 of my babies. She's a tiny Vietnamese lady with always a smile on her face. I did not ask the nurse about anything extra or early when I was there on Monday. Today, I got to see another reason to love my doctor so much. They got my blood results back, and once she looked at my chart, my doctor called me herself to tell me my levels are good for 5 weeks - beta 5400 (22 dpo) and that my progesterone was very good. And that since I had miscarriages last year, she wants me to go back in for more blood work on Friday or Saturday to make sure it's doubling or tripling and that she does not want to wait 3 or 4 weeks to see me. She wants me in earlier for my scan - on the 7th. Then she said I don't have the computer, so I'll have my nurse call you back to set up that appointment. Woohoo!!!

 

[crysshae]

I joined the due in February thread when I found out I was pregnant....but it kind of overwhelms me. I can check it at night, then the next day by lunch time, there are 4-6 pages to read to catch up. Not sure I can manage to keep up with them much.

 

[Left wonderin]

Cry that wonderful news you must be so relieved and happy to hear such good news I bet this is the one , your rainbow xxx

 

[Oasis717]

Regina thats all fab positive news! Xxx
Crystal your levels are almost the same as mine with Brooklyn at 5 weeks and 1 day and my level was 5700 with prog of 72 and he's perfect im so pleased for you. I only wish I had a lovely doctor mine is horrendous we are in the middle of changing xxx

 

[Sparkle125]

Hey Everyone! Thoughts/opinions needed!

I'm not sure if I should be nervous now, or not?!? I had my first ultrasound today and I am exactly 6 weeks 0 days. Everything looked good, was in the right place, and was measuring right on track. We saw the flickering of the heartbeat, but we could not hear it. I thought there was a 50/50 chance of hearing it, but thought it was also completely acceptable to not hear it at 6 weeks 0 days. However, I was surprised when my doctor voiced moderate concern. Anyone else not hear the heartbeat at 6 weeks? I think some doctors don't even do u/s until 7 weeks because they want to wait to have a better chance of hearing the heartbeat. I actually have my first visit with my Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist on Monday and will get another u/s then. My RE considers me in a "gray" area at the moment. REALLY?!?

In other news, my hcg went from 2083 to 11,574! Unfortunately, my estradiol and progesterone went down some, but she doesn't seem concerned by that. Things are confusing.

 

[crysshae]

Thanks Becks! I hope you find a wonderful doctor.

Jenn - I've never had an ultrasound that early but since you can't even see the heart at 5 weeks I'd say it sounds normal to not hear it at 6 weeks. My doc usually doesn't do a scan until 8 weeks to make sure everything can be seen.

 

[Left wonderin]

Sparkle here they don't do u/s until 8 weeks also soastoavoid unnecessary worry as before then its not certain to see/ hear hb on ultr sound . Well that's what I was told when I asked for one earlier to ease my own anxiety. Those numbers are wonderful !!! Its great everything is measuring to date xxxx its hard not to worry but try not too xxxxx

 

[Oasis717]

I had a scan at 7 weeks and 3 days with Brooklyn and we saw the hb but didnt hear it but then our Early Pregnancy Unit told us you dont get to hear it til the scan at 12 weeks! Xxx
Thanks Crystal I hope we do to I simply cant go to our old one anymore she refused me blood tests when I was pregnant with Brooklyn (I saw another doctor at the practice who immediately got them done for me) and she just sat and stared at me when I broke down over the mc's. Awful woman I dont know why these people become doctors!! Xxx

 

[Soanxious]

Hi everyone . I know what ye mean about being fearful of getting pg again . You almost need to prepare yourself mentally for all the possibilities from the outset . So glad the pain has gone , I've my deadline set too but its a bit longer than yours . 43 and for me if not pregnant by then I think I'd call a halt but genetics are in my favour my mum was 42 having my sister and my sister was 43 having her last baby .

Went to the doc again today with oh to get bloods taken as she wanted to rule out any physical cause and while there he got a checkup and colestorol checked . I asked about ttc and she said "go for it " no reason not to ! I asked about the meds and side effects re loss of libido and she said the dose she is describing is the lowest so is unlikely to cause it . She said oh may very well experience the opposite effect of having an increase in his sex drive. Said he should feel much better in 4 to 6 weeks and should only need the meds for 6 months in any regard . So all good news . I also made a point of saying time is pushing on for me as I'm 41 , 42 in November and she said " so " plenty of time still . If you want another go for it ! . Think AF is on her way , woke up with two lovely hormone spots and a dip in temp . Hope she is kind to me have to go for smear in two weeks ( supposing AF is on time ) then results two weeks after , oh should be feeling alot better by then and we should be good to go please God .

Wow you really do have the genetics on your side... we all had babies in teens in my family.. even back to my great great GM.. my daughter was the oldest girl in many generations to have a 1st child.. she was almost 23 my GM was around 38 when she had my uncle. Thats the oldest in my family I know to have babies. So glad that they may have a good solution for your OH and hopefully get back on track with feeling better hope AF arrives soon..

50! That's great! A woman my mom worked with for years kept having babies till she was 48. Her husband was in his 70s!

Sounds like y'all have a great doc, Regina. So glad everything seems like it's going to work out very well.

AFM - I've always loved my doctor. She has taken care of me since I was 18 and has delivered all 6 of my babies. She's a tiny Vietnamese lady with always a smile on her face. I did not ask the nurse about anything extra or early when I was there on Monday. Today, I got to see another reason to love my doctor so much. They got my blood results back, and once she looked at my chart, my doctor called me herself to tell me my levels are good for 5 weeks - beta 5400 (22 dpo) and that my progesterone was very good. And that since I had miscarriages last year, she wants me to go back in for more blood work on Friday or Saturday to make sure it's doubling or tripling and that she does not want to wait 3 or 4 weeks to see me. She wants me in earlier for my scan - on the 7th. Then she said I don't have the computer, so I'll have my nurse call you back to set up that appointment. Woohoo!!!

Excellent news that you are geting great treatment all is well with this baby

I joined the due in February thread when I found out I was pregnant....but it kind of overwhelms me. I can check it at night, then the next day by lunch time, there are 4-6 pages to read to catch up. Not sure I can manage to keep up with them much.

I joined one with my last pregnancy and it was too much for me too....

Hey Everyone! Thoughts/opinions needed!

I'm not sure if I should be nervous now, or not?!? I had my first ultrasound today and I am exactly 6 weeks 0 days. Everything looked good, was in the right place, and was measuring right on track. We saw the flickering of the heartbeat, but we could not hear it. I thought there was a 50/50 chance of hearing it, but thought it was also completely acceptable to not hear it at 6 weeks 0 days. However, I was surprised when my doctor voiced moderate concern. Anyone else not hear the heartbeat at 6 weeks? I think some doctors don't even do u/s until 7 weeks because they want to wait to have a better chance of hearing the heartbeat. I actually have my first visit with my Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist on Monday and will get another u/s then. My RE considers me in a "gray" area at the moment. REALLY?!?

In other news, my hcg went from 2083 to 11,574! Unfortunately, my estradiol and progesterone went down some, but she doesn't seem concerned by that. Things are confusing.

My hospital told me on my last pregnancy I could get a scan at 6weeks 3 days... no sooner... as to see the HB it has to be a min of 6 weeks 3 days.. so I would NOT worry at all about it.. if it was fluttering away it is all well.. don't forget you have a young egg there... so its as perfect as perfect can get I think sometimes people are in the wrong profession or should retrain!! they cause unnecessary worry.. angers me so much..

 

[Soanxious]

Because its summer here and temps are high... my temps are bit higer than normal... so FF has not given me my crosshairs yet... normally I would get them and be 3dpo and now nothing.. what u all think? its because of the coverline.. but I was drinking night before too so thats why it went to 36.9 day before ov dip... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..... the day after dip my cm went creamy so it would not of been any good for so I didnt BD plus all the pain was uncomfortable even the day I did BD it was painful with ov.

 

[crysshae]

FF will probably figure it out in a day or two.

 

[Left wonderin]

I agree with cry FF will catch up in a day or two

 

[Oasis717]

It is hot at night here but by thr morning its cooled down so its not affected my temps luckily I hate o so late its ages away! I think you o on cd 12 Tanya youll get your cross hairs in a day or two dw xxxx

 

[Soanxious]

I hope so Girls...That's when I think I ov too Becks... just FF being slow because of my temps.. U watch them put me CD 13 now.. and I couldnt of as I had creamy cm and dont live in Creamy cm.

My left ear is on fire... what the hell... feels like I got a hot water bottle on it as a kid we used to say.. someone loves you if your left ear burns.. and someone hates you if your right ear burns.. right for spite or something

 

[Oasis717]

Lol ive never heard that Tanya! Xx

 

[Oasis717]

I cant remember if I said Brooklyn is saying mum mum sorry if I have already it's old age lol xxx

 

[Soanxious]

Aww thats lovely that he is saying Mum bless him


FF have changed.. its now a big calender with flowers n stuff on and you have to click on chart to get to see your chart.. im not like the new FF layout... meh!!

I overrode the FF and put CD 12 in and will take it off tomorrow and see what FF do.... I had my windows open last night and because of the rain its a lot cooler so my temp dropped... so FF is no good in summer I have come to realise..