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

[Soanxious]

yeah thats all it seems to show is a blank page, oh well thanks for trying xx

 

[Sparkle125]

Tanya: You need to catch a break! I hope things are going to turn around for you very soon. Glad to hear you are being well taken care of.

Crystal: I am on a LOT of the same supplements you are! (Plus more...yikes.) I am definitely a fan of baby aspirin. Like you said, it increases blood flow to the uterus and aids in implantation. For most people, it is continued through the first trimester. For me, since I have been diagnosed with 3 blood clotting disorders, I will take it every day for the rest of my life.

Becks: Awesome job on all of the healthy changes! I am impressed! I need to make better choices myself. Sigh....

Jo: I am so happy that you are going to acupuncture this week! Is this your first time? I actually go once a week and have for a long time through this fertility roller coaster. I feel like it really helped me get pregnant the first time. I find it to be very relaxing. It is a little odd at first. She tells me about my Chi, and how all of my organs are performing as it is related to a bunch of crazy energy stuff. BUT, I have decided to buy-in to all of it. By checking my pulse one time, she could tell that my lower back was hurting!?! It's funny how everything is really connected. I figure all of this Chinese Medicine stuff has been around forever, so there must be something to it. She prescribes chinese herbs and tinctures to me as well, which I do take. In fact, my regular doctors all recommend acupuncture as a part of this TTC process as well. My maternal fetal medicine specialist wants me to continue with acupuncture throughout my entire pregnancy. A lot of it has to do with blood flow. Acupuncture stimulates the ovaries to produce good eggs and then stimulates the uterus to be a receptive environment for the embryo and aids with proper implantation. I'm a believer.

AFM: I am happy to say that my doctors have agreed on what I believe may be a shorter process for me! I will take birth control and blood thinner injections daily for 14 days. I will go back on March 7th to check the D**M cyst. Hopefully it will go away on its own and the birth control will prevent other cysts from forming. It is not a "for sure" thing. But, I have to remain hopeful that all will go well and I will be able to start my next IVF cycle after that point. My other option was waiting 4 weeks for my next AF. Glad that is not the case. Note: Something went my way today! Whew.

 

[josie1234]

Sparkle - thanks, yes it is my first time. Quite apprehensive, not knowing what to expect but quite excited too. As I don't know much about it, I am willing to give it a go. Hopefully it will help get my body back in tune and also my emotional/physical well being. Also get my hormones back into some sort of synch. Basically asking for a complete overhaul/miracle lol. I have been awake since half 2 this morning, couldn't get back to sleep. Got a busy day ahead today too, working in gym reception 8-4 and then got parent's evening and then 2 classes. Also at some point need to go food shopping. Don't know when I am going to do that as also working 8-3 in gym on Wednesday. Hope you all have a good day.

Thinking about Regina xx

 

[josie1234]

Sparkle - can you explain going on birth control as I am slightly confused. I am glad it's the shorter solution for you so you are not wasting time waiting longer than you need to. Do you have problems with your blood or is it just something to aid you in ttc? I am not very knowledgeable about these things so I look forward to you educating me. I hope your IVF starts very soon for you hun x

 

[dancareoi]

Jo the acupuncture will be good.

My first session concentrated on emotions. I'd just had 3rd mc so wasn't in a good place, it definately helped

Hoping it works wonders for you,

 

[josie1234]

Thanks Lisa. Blimey I will be there all day! I am now tucked in bed. Had to leave work as bad stomach pains, runs and nausea.

 

[Oasis717]

Oh no Jo you poor thing sounds awful! How you feeling now? Xxxx

 

[Soanxious]

Jo that don't sound good, hope your feeling better soon x

Yes I wonder how Regina is, hope all is well

Sparkle that sounds all confusing with the cyst, hope it get sorted this month for you.

I will enquire about acupuncture too... see if OH will treat me to it

My flow has stopped now af MC this weekend so im now taking temps and adding it to that fertility friend thing, it won't allow me to add it here I think thats because i've just joined and not bought it. I also have OPK's. OH has now got his vitamins to boost himself up and im feeding him healthier meals as he was eating bad stuff lunch time in work with lads..

 

[Oasis717]

Glad the bleeding has stopped Tanya, how are you feeling? Xxxx

 

[crysshae]

Sparkle - Good luck with the birth control and everything. I hope it helps you get started on your next cycle. I hope that means I've picked a good cocktail of supplements if you are on them too at the suggestion of your doctors.

Jo - Sorry you're feeling so poorly. Hope it clears soon. Good luck with the acupuncture this week.

Tanya - You could try copying that chart thumbnail directly into a post to see if it works and troubleshoot from there. Sounds like your DH is off to a good start.

Becks - Great job saying NO! I am the same way. We want things like that (even if we don't usually eat it) when we start denying ourselves because our body/mind seems to crave something to replace what we've taken away from it. The longer you stay away from the bad stuff, the less the cravings show and we teach our bodies to crave better things. It's so hard though!

Regina - Hope your loving on that little one nonstop.

Fi and Lisa - How are you?

 

[Sparkle125]

Jo: Yes, this whole IVF thing is confusing. Add the cyst in, and it's impossible to understand the process. IVF requires a load of medication to stimulate my ovaries to produce lots of eggs. Because of my low ovarian reserves, I take tons of medications just to get a few eggs and hope that there is a golden egg in the bunch. With the cyst being present, I can't start the medication because it wouldn't give my ovary the opportunity to perform at 100%. Now, how to treat the cyst? There is no real treatment for making the cyst go away. I can have it drained, but the doctor thinks it will just fill back with fluid. The best thing is to just wait and let it go away on its own. However, I do not want any more cysts to form in the meantime. That's where the birth control comes in. Birth control doesn't get rid of the cyst that is there, but helps to prevent future cysts from forming. It is not 100%, but I feel better having it on board.

So where do the blood thinning injections come in? After I lost Luke, I was diagnosed with 3 blood clotting disorders: Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome, MTHFR, and PAI-1 5G/5G. Some of these can make micro-clots form in the placenta and umbilical cord, and another one prevents the clots from being able to be dissolved. Having these disorders increases my risk of clots, heart attack, stroke, and other horrible things. Basically this is a nightmare for me and the baby I carry. Estrogen is the main instigator, so it is worse when I am pregnant or taking estrogen. So, when I take all these IVF meds, birth control, or am pregnant, I have to take blood thinning injections to prevent these clots from forming again. It's all a big mess, but at least now I am aware of what it will take to carry a pregnancy to term. Without Luke, I would not know I had these disorders. I always say he saved my life.

 

[Soanxious]

Thanks becks, Im feeling sad n a bit tearful but just thinking there must of been something wrong with baby and it was nature doing her job, but still upsetting. xxx

Crystal I will try now.... https://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/4d37b4/thumb.png
My Ovulation Chart <<<thats it!


AFM todayThis infection in my septum is worrying as it may cause damage to where I had operation so I have contacted the hospital and waiting to see if the consultant wants to see it...last time I had op on nose 8 yrs ago I had infection in it and I needed intravenous antibiotics so its a waiting game hoping that heals.. Meh! as I was typing this the hospital rang and consultant wants to see me thursday morning.. phew lets hope something can be done.. im suffering fallingapartitus lately!

One good thing today.. the SUN is out and its helping with mood a lot. xx

 

[Soanxious]

Aww Sparkle thats a lot to deal with, and such a lovely thing to say that Luke saved your life.. thats so lovely im filling up (ignore me hormones all over the place) xxx

 

[garfie]

Ladies

Cry - Thanks for the link hun - mine arrived this morning already popped one

Jo - So pleased you and hubby are talking again sometimes I find when I get upset it goes straight to my stomach - hoping you haven't got one of these nasty bugs flying around

Becks - You are doing so well hun with all your keep fit/get healthier regime

So - I got my aspirin from the pound shop - buy one pack get one free it's in a yellow pack (must be the lower dose 75mg)

Regina - Hope you and Sean are doing well

Lisa - Hope little Caitlin is feeling much better now and her spots have disappeared

Sparkle - Is your cyst painful? - I remember having one many years ago - in fact shortly after having it removed (along with some endo) I fell pregnant with my eldest I am also ignorant when it comes to IVF so looking forward to sharing your journey

Tanya - BIG hun

AFM - I think I have confused FF - if I put in just one of my high temps it says I have already O (6/7 days ago) but if I leave it as is - it hasn't detected ovulation - still feeling crappy wish this cold would do one

Ok looks like my lappy is also playing up I typed this reply out at 10.00am and have found sat waiting to send



X

 

[Soanxious]

Thanks Fi I will look in the pound shops tomorrow so has to be the 75mg (takes note) im now popping angus castus don quai prenatal vitamins and soon asprin, seems mad as when I was 20 I fell pregnant just by kissing I think..it was Sooooo easy.. and the time I really want one I can't keep them in my womb so hoping they hurry up with my tests at the hospital after the 3rd mc they automatically do send for you to do tests apparently.

So im not only one confused by FF? lol Hope your cold goes soon... I hate having colds they make me the most miserable person in the world. Maybe try very hot curry's and sweat it out? I use a facial steamer too to help with the bunged up bit that drives me insane.. xxx

 

[josie1234]

Sparkle - thanks for explaining it all, blimey that is such a lot to deal with. Like you said, it is good that you found out hun. Luke did save your life. I really hope the journey gets easier for you and you have some good news very soon.

Tanya - big hugs, it is hard trying not to cry, so let it out hun. Big hugs. Will you get any answers soon? Good luck for Thursday, hope you get it sorted, must be painful.

Fi - what did you order (can't look back on thread). Managed to get a bit of sleep this afternoon, left work early and said that I couldn't do classes so just resting. I am ok when I am sat or laid but its when I am moving about it hurts. Hopefully it will ease. Me and DH are texting/speaking but not fully speaking if that makes sense. We were supposed to do a spa day but it is fully booked so can't do it Friday as planned so thinking about doing something together during the day. Hopefully it will help. Have step-son's wedding on Saturday too.

Becks - how's things going with you today?

FF can be confusing.

 

[garfie]

Josie - With me n hubby it's not what we say it's what we don't say that's the problem - I hope you manage to resolve your differences soon and your texts go back to being all lovey dovey

I ordered Ovaboost and I have had one tablet already today - I can have four I believe in a day?

Friday maybe you can go for lunch - or just a drive out somewhere - sometimes a change of scenery clears the air too - hope you get sorted



X

 

[Soanxious]

Jo glad your feeling a bit better, its not appendix is it? shame the spa is full, is there somewhere else you can both go? hope its all sorted before your step sons wedding, that sounds fun love is always in the air at weddings x

The epau said I would get appt in around 6 weeks to possibly do some tests to see why this is happening x

 

[josie1234]

Fi - yeh it's hard. I always say things as need to get it out and he doesn't really say a lot. Hopefully things will work out. We only BD'd once on the last time he was home. Thank you. Yes it is 4 ovaboost spread out during the day. Yes we will do something, maybe go out for lunch.

No, I don't think it's appendix. We will go to the spa another day as we have got vouchers for it. Yeh I know, if it's not sorted before the wedding, it will be really awkward. Particularly as it is mostly his ex's family there. Hmm, not looking forward to it as she is always full on, in my face trying to be too nice. Also waiting to find out about top table as step son was on about putting me and DH on top table and DS on separate table with DH's mum which I am really not happy about as he has only really seen her about 5 times so I don't think that is fair.

 

[crysshae]

Tanya - I don't know why it's not working. It takes me to your page... Strange. I hope the infection doesn't cause you any problems.

Jo - I'm glad you're feeling a bit better. I hope everything gets sorted out before the wedding.

Fi - You're welcome. Glad you got started on them.

Sparkle - Goodness. Luke did save your life. I hope everything works out perfectly for your next IVF cycle.