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

[Oasis717]

Fi that's a VERY positive opk lol yay! I'm looking forward to this cycle myself, hoping to have a longer luteal phase this time xxx

 

[garfie]

Becks - Hope you have a longer LP too come on Mr Becks get well soon it's nearly time Mrs Becks needs her oats

AFM - I'm thinking I could be in with a chance - as unbeknown to hubby his timing was perfect - now let's hope Miss Eggy plays her part

Josie - Hope the digi plays ball - never used one of them but heard lots of good things We will decorate the room in whatever colour he choses within reason the spare room (his room) will be boring magnolia - thought I got away from that when I left quarters then hopefully in the future it can be pink/blue



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[Oasis717]

Looks like you're bang on time for ovulating too so you've got every chance Fi! Fingers crossed. Xxxx

 

[crysshae]

Becks - I'm sorry y'all are feeling poorly. Hope you all get better soon.

Lisa - Caitlin is just beautiful in her gown! I hope the chicken pox are easy on anyone who gets them.

Fi - Wow! That's a blaring positive. Hope you can get DH in the mood.

Jo - I hope you're doing well.

Regina - Hope you're doing well too. Where did you go?

AFM - I'm not planning on testing again. Only have one cheapie left, and couldn't see anything on it yesterday. Temp dropped today too. I had been trying to wait it out, and now I feel if I had not given in to temptation, I wouldn't even have known since it looks like AF is going to arrive on time. Waiting to test could've saved me from that bit of heartache. I don't think I would've given in if my symptoms hadn't been so strong. Even had nausea where I had to eat crackers while waiting on dinner time to come around. I'm going to try not to give in anymore so I won't see it if it happens again. Of course, I won't know if I can hold off until that time comes again.

At least I know sperm and egg are meeting, and apparently very easily. As well, my body will apparently let anything implant, and by looking at my temps and HPTs at the same time this go round, my progesterone does not drop unless the hCG does. So, those are good things. Guessing it's egg quality at this point, so going to research all those boosting egg quality supplements today and try to get started on those ASAP.

 

[Oasis717]

I'm so sorry Crystal but great news like you said that you know you can fall it's just egg quality. It's hard to resist testing though isn't it. I don't think I could! So hoping you get another bfp v soon dd 13 just took this beautiful pic of her and Brooklyn. I'm feeling really poorly, thankfully Brooklyn is asleep so I'm going to have a nap xxx

 

[crysshae]

Gorgeous! Hope you feel better soon.

 

[josie1234]

Fi- that defo is a pos, yay, perfect timing. FX'd xx

I did use digi but no smiley face. Not sure if yesterdays was a positive, thoughts please.

It doesn't help because I don't know what day I am due to not having AF.

Hi Crystal - thank you, yes I am ok thanks. Bit emotional yesterday and moody. Today just a bit grumpy. Don't know why. Got my bloods tomorrow. FX I have some answers and that my FSH has gone down. I really hope so. Getting quite nervous as I don't want them to say it is over and that I am getting menopause. Feeling on edge about it.

I understand what you mean saying you wouldn't have known if you hadn't have tested but it is so hard not to test. You just want to know, especially when getting symptoms. Like you said, it is good that egg and sperm are meeting and sending fairy dust your way for this cycle. I know its hard hun but try to stay positive. We are all rooting for you.

Gorgeous pic Becks, hope you are feeling better soon xx

 

[josie1234]

Hi everyone, quiet on here today. Hope you are all ok.

Becks - how are you feeling today? Any better?

Fi - looking forward to your updates and will be chart-stalking for your TWW.

No news from Regina?

How's everyone else?

 

[josie1234]

Forgot to say, got my blood test done today. Asked to speak to someone when I get results (hopefully by Friday), emphasized that I did not know to speak to someone last time and did not realise that my levels were high. Hopefully they have got the jist not to fob me off. FX'd my levels have gone down. I really hope so. Or wouldn't it be soooo good if they rang and said I was pregnant (ideal situation!) but not going to get ahead of myself.

 

[crysshae]

I have my fingers crossed for you too, Jo. If they don't call you, call them.

 

[Oasis717]

Hi Jo, hoping for great news when you get your results! Dh is better today but I'm still poorly, the headache with this virus is a killer! Brooklyn is still unwell but still full of smiles I hope Regina is ok xxx.

 

[Oasis717]

Well ewmc on cd 8 for me! Perhaps early o? We will see how is everyone today? Xxx

 

[crysshae]

I'm doing well. How are you today? The virus leaving you?

Hope everyone else is well too!

 

[josie1234]

Hope you are feeling better soon Becks and Brooklyn too.

How are you all?

Well, I had a phonecall today from the doctor. My levels have increased

LH (was 8.2 in Feb 13), now 26.5 (so a big rise)
FSH (was 33 in Feb 13 so was high), now 46.7 so another increase

Estrogen level and thyroid levels are fine, within limits.

So, basically it does show peri-menopause. So nothing else doctors can do and no point for a referral. Said it is still worth trying to conceive though.

Hmmm, so now I am ok one minute, disappointed in another. I think I will just carry on trying to lower my levels. Not much else to say

 

[garfie]

Aw Josie - That's just rubbish - I have heard of women getting pregnant in their perri/menapause not that the helps you at the moment what a shame they never told you sooner - do you think you would have been able to take something - is their even something you can take to help lower the levels - I will keep an eye out on the threads I am on and see if anyone has any ideas for you BIG

Becks/Brooklyn - Hope you get well soon

Regina Regina - we're calling you - hope everything is okay

AFM - Hoping I have ovulated and will be in the TWW soon and hoping I have a more normal (sorry Josie) cycle



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[josie1234]

Thanks Fi, I really have my FX for you. Will be stalking.

 

[crysshae]

Jo - I'm so sorry your news wasn't great.

Have you looked into Vitex/Chasteberry and Maca? I've not tried them, but I read everywhere they help regulate your cycles, lower FSH, and balance hormones. They are natural too. My cycles are mostly regular, and they say these can cause problems with your cycle if it's usually regular, so I'm going to skip these for now. But since your cycles have been off lately, they might help you.

Also, I believe it's Pregnitude over there that older women take to improve egg quality. I'm trying the version here which is OvaBoost. They have myo-inositol in them. Mine comes today!

I'm also going to take royal jelly and get back on CoQ10 for egg quality. Some say royal jelly helps with hormones too.


Fi - I think you might've O'd yesterday with that temp rise today. Good luck!

 

[crysshae]

Jo - Here is a discussion I read earlier today. She had high FSH. Her numbers aren't as high as yours, but remember she probably had hers checked on the 3rd day of her cycle. Yours is probably so high right now because you haven't recently had a period to start everything over, and your FSH keeps trying to make you ovulate.

This lady has had 2 babies after being diagnosed with high FSH.

https://www.ovagraph.com/discussion/ovacue-our-hail-mary-de-low-amh-ttc-last-feb

 

[josie1234]

Thanks for that Crystal, very informative. I am going to order some ova-boost. I am also looking at Fertil Aid. Don't know whether to use both.

 

[josie1234]

I just don't know what to do. You could end up taking so many different things which is not a problem if they work but can end up very expensive and emotionally draining if they don't.

I am fluctuating between giving up and carrying on trying.