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

[dancareoi]

My 3 year old is starting to understand Christmas for the first time and talks about Santa a lot!

12 year old discovered earlier in year that Santa doesn't exist, so in a way a little bit of the magic has gone for him. Dd reckons I'm Santa! So I think she kind of knows but we haven't confirmed anything yet.

Hoping we hear from Karen soon, I hope everything is ok as it's been a few days now since her waters went.

 

[Oasis717]

It's lovely when they start to realise isn't it Lisa! Yes I'm hoping all is well with Karen too xx.

A rise this morning Jo xxxx

 

[josie1234]

Yes it is nice when they are old enough to know about Christmas but young enough to get excited by the magic of it.

I hope Karen is ok, thinking of her and wondering how she is getting on.

Yes a bit of a rise, Becks. I am really hoping that my cycle isn't as long as last one, getting an answer one way or another because I hate the waiting, especially when it is dragged out longer than normal. Feeling bit crampy so not sure if AF is coming. We will see. See what tomorrow's temp is like. Not seeing DH until 10 Dec, so that will be 12 days I won't see him from when he was home last. It is rubbish, hate this!

Hope you have a good day everyone xx

 

[Left wonderin]

Does he get some extended time off over Christmas Jo ??? It must be so hard at times . And I second Becks yeah for the rise

 

[josie1234]

He normally works Christmas one year and then New Year the next year. This year he has Christmas off and is working New Year. I prefer Christmas to be honest. Think he finishes work Christmas Eve and goes back the 29th Dec. He has some leave around 13th Dec so that is good.

I forgot to say, last night I had a really vivid dream that I was breastfeeding a baby. Very odd, can't remember the sex of the baby though.

 

[josie1234]

Quiet on here today, has everyone had a good day?

Lisa - has DS been to see Santa yet? My DS was always scared when we went, lol. I like the Christmas lights, so pretty. I do love Christmas.

 

[dancareoi]

We haven't been to see Santa yet but hoping to take him somewhere to see him.

Eldest DS has told him that be red lights that show on the infra red alarm sensors are Santa watching him! Works a treat.

Caitlin is 3 months old tomorrow, don't know where that times gone. She did a little laugh earlier.

Don't know if its my age or whether its the fact I've now got 4 kids, but it seems a little more tiring this time round! She is sleeping through the night again which is lovely.

Keeping everything crossed for a BFP for you .

 

[josie1234]

Hi Lisa - aw that is so cute, the infra red lights. Children are great. Blimey that time has gone so quick. I bet her laugh is infectious.

Probably a bit of both but good that she is sleeping through. Thanks for the finger crossing. I am sort of expecting AF to come but I think that is sometimes to avoid disappointment but you can't help a bit of hope creeping through now and again.
Tomorrow will be CD 36 (DPO 14) so looks like cycle is another long one.

Managed to Skype DH tonight as one of the lads in the block has just got internet so that was good. Off to bed now as very tired, busy day today, in fact, its going to be a busy week. Good night all xx

 

[dancareoi]

She woke! I spoke too soon!

 

[Left wonderin]

Dance 4 !!! I'd say that has something to do with it !!!! My sis had her 4th about 6 months ago and she was exhausted but ........ Baby now 8 months and she said it has gotten way easier just hard getting into a new routine !! I can't believe she is 3 months already and yeah for the giggle !!!!

 

[Oasis717]

Sorry about the dip Jo loads loads luck for your next cycle, hope it's as good as this one xxx xx
Brooklyn is now in 3/6 month clothes and even then he's only got a little bit of room in the feet! He's the size of a 3 month old at 6 weeks! He now has a cold he managed to evade all our illnesses til now, it's not too bad at mo just v snuffly with runny nose but can still feed ok and no cough, he's off his milk a little, he was up to 6/7 ounces but has dropped to 4/5. Sleeps from about 9pm to 8am and I wake him for a bottle at around 12 as otherwise he would wake around 3/4 am xxxxx

 

[Oasis717]

Oh and forgot to say loving the giggles too Lisa, Brooklyn does this little chuckle now it's so funny! Xxx

 

[josie1234]

Thanks Becks AF came but at least this cycle has probably been my best yet. At least the chart makes a bit more sense and wasn't as long as last month. So looking good for next cycle hopefully.
Wow sounds like Brooklyn is growing fast
Hope he gets rid of his snuffles soon.

 

[garfie]

Josie - BIG hugs hun - enjoy your wine and chocolate - here's to a Christmas BFP



X

 

[Oasis717]

Here's to a bfp to all you ladies that are waiting, thanks Jo, you had a great cycle fingers crossed xxx x

 

[dancareoi]

Jo, sorry Af got you. Your cycle is almost on a par with mine this time last year. My last Af was 6th dec and I OV 24/25 th dec.

Becks, hope Brooklyn gets better soon.

3 months today

 

[Left wonderin]

How adorable xxxxxxxxx

 

[josie1234]

Thanks Lisa - was that cycle the one where you became pregnant or did you become pregnant soon after that?

I was ok about things yesterday but bit fed up today, probably because I am so busy doing jobs here and there, gym, classes, reception, Personal Training etc so not enough hours in the day lol. Hopefully now though my cycles will be easier to interpret and it will happen soon.

Gorgeous pic as always, what a cutie, loving the smiles. Can't believe Caitlin is 3 months already. Any news from Karen???

How's everyone else?

 

[Oasis717]

Gorgeous pic Lisa! Brooklyn just has a runny nose so I'm hoping that's as bad as it gets, I know how you feel Jo, never enough hours on the day!xxxx

 

[Creative]

Sorry, I was convinced I'd posted an update.

Waters went at 1.30am and was having minor contractions shortly after that. I got up and went downstairs to make my nest, tidy up and do some walking around to kick things into gear. Contractions didn't get going much and by 3am they'd stopped. by 6am they started up again and were a lot more pauinful, but still not long or close together. Chris was getting flustered and kept saying shall we call the MW? but I'd had a discussion only the tuesday before about when I should actually call them and as far as I was concerned it was much too early. OH then went onto google and asked that thinking that it knew better then me and he read that in the case of a homebirth you should notify the MW as soon as labour starts, so that was what he wanted. I was meanwhile having contractions and refusing to phone them up. I really didn't want them in my birthing space too early. Eventually Chris said if you don't phone them I will and so I reluctantly phoned them. The labour ward then contacted the Communinty MW who rang me and said she was going off duty in 15 mins and would contact my actual area MW to come out. Soon there was aphone call from the MW and she asked how I was getting on. Contractions 40-50 seconds and 3 - 4 mins apart. she said she would come over and check me out before clinic and then expect to come back midmorning. In the mean time we woke JOe and Eden and I went for a bath. I regretted it as I prefer to move during contractions. All of a sudden I needed the loo and got out of the bath. At that moment the MW arrived and Chris was down stairs making a cup of tea for everyone. The MW shouted up are you ok Karen and I said I am just on the loo. And then the world became a crazy place. I reallised that actually it wasn't a poo I needed! I yelled down stairs for the MW to bring me the Gas and air as baby was coming. she comes running up stairs and tells me that the other MW has the gas and air and that I need to get off the loo! we went into the bedroom (I was going to give birth down stairs with twinkling lights and candles) a sheet was spread on the bed and cushions were popped in a pile and then she let me take over. The pain was immence. I'd planned on gas and air to regulate my breathing GTG at this point will tell you the next bit when I can get back on here!