Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Babywhisperer]

Hi ladies

Took me awhile to get back to the computer I had to go shopping and cook dinner first. I made enchiladas but they're so hot I'm waiting for them to cool a bit

Doctor's visit: I am still just barely at 3 cm in dilation, between 2 and 3. Nuts! But doc told me that is not so much a deciding factor in labor--because I can go from 2 to 10 in a matter of minutes! So- cool. And I am 80% effaced sweet! Then when he, ahem, reached in to check further he was shocked-- he said she is fully engaged and literally 5 cm from crowning! So he warned me that she could take a week or so or could be born tonight. And he told me to expect my labor to be extremely quick as she is so very low-- so I am guessing she is more than ready to be out! Just a matter of waiting for those damned contractions! LOL!

Oh, he was so awesome about it all though. The more we plan the happier I am with him as our doctor this time around. He is very quick witted and analytical but still does everything in a vry natural maner. He asked about a birth plan and I told him "the quickest route possible" He wanted details on how I wanted to be positioned, etc, and for some reason elevated on my left side they pop right out so we'll try that....also he asked me if I wanted babes to be rushed straight to me for "skin time" and to nurse but he was very relieved when I told him to make sure she was perfect first! The way I look at it I have had 9 months or more of skin time...I want to make sureshe is not in distress, make sure her lungs are clear (Teagen had over a cup of fluid that had to be sucked out! ) etc. Anyway he was very happy about that.

Now dh and I are just waiting

That's great news. I am very happy to hear you are comfortable and confident with the Dr...goes a long way to make you feel better about his ability to handle everything. Sounds like she is waiting for nature to take its course. Any day now!!! At this point if you don't respond for more than 6hrs I'm guessing you went into labor!! I am so excited for you!!

Afm, we had dinner w/ my family since my brother is out on LI and has to be in the city at Weil Cornell Hospital by 5:30am! The surgery will be about 3 hrs and is supposed to start at 7:30. My parents and SIL will be there. I think I am going to work but I will leave early and head uptown to see him after he is out of recovery. Saying prayers right now!

How are you doing Ali? Jess?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Thanks ladies! Yep it could be any time...which means more waiting I am still a bit confused over the 5 cm to crowning bit...He justs tarted to insert his gloved fingers and stoppeed in shock- I thought "uh-oh, what's wrogn!" but he just said he was stunned at how low she was....See when I was having Kat my contractions started to get really hard and I yelled at dh- by time he check she was crowning- at home! So doc is saying she will come quickly once I start. That is a huge as I am no fan of laboring for hours and hours! Let's hope that's how it unfolds!

Meanwhile I am stuffed! I only ate one enchilada and they were small but Btw I gained a pound! In a week! Wtf is that all about? Dh says its baby and doc is all happy about it so whatever, right?

Ali- I am glad you got in a good nap- finally! And I am happy that you are feeling more positive, that is the best way to be, just stay positive and relaxed Take more naps and don't stress Btw Monday would be cool too wouldn't it ?! That'd be awesome but I'm not gonna complain if it's sooner Although...I do have some stuff to do in the garage but I guess I could alter my goal instead of "before babes comes" to "before winter" LOL!

And thanks ladies for staying up to check on me! If I feel contractions start I'll come on here and let ya'll know real quick! If not hopefully we'll all just be asleep

 

[alicatt]

Nothing to report here.. just got into bed, but probably won't be sleeping anytime soon. Thunder and lightening show is pretty wild. Lighting up the room and shaking the windows. Zach crawled under the covers with me, poor guy doesn't like the noise.

I'm coming down with another headache and that sucks. Gentle cramps on the lower left and middle right. I swear both blasts implanted and that is where they are! I guess time will tell.. craziness!

Night bnb friends!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Good night Ali! Oooo I would love to have your storm! I love thnderstorms makes me sleep betetr...Hope your headache goes away soon

And yes, everytime you mention cramping it is in the same locations. Awfullllly suspicious of a bfp at this point..Can't wait for Monday

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good night Ali! Oooo I would love to have your storm! I love thnderstorms makes me sleep betetr...Hope your headache goes away soon

And yes, everytime you mention cramping it is in the same locations. Awfullllly suspicious of a bfp at this point..Can't wait for Monday

I agree with Coy! The continued cramping in the same location screams BFP. I will be luring on Monday to see what the beta says.

How did you sleep Coy? Ali?

Afm, I feel like a basket case this morning, very emotional, irritable and feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. My temp at 4am was 98.57! What?? That seems high for that time. I got up to pee at 12:15am, went back to sleep, woke up at 4am and had to pee but I temped first knowing I would be up at 6am to shower. I am 4dpo so thinking the weepy/irritable is just pms. Cm is a mixture of sticky/creamy...reminds me a little of paper mache. Does that make sense?

 

[twotogo]

Good night Ali! Oooo I would love to have your storm! I love thnderstorms makes me sleep betetr...Hope your headache goes away soon

And yes, everytime you mention cramping it is in the same locations. Awfullllly suspicious of a bfp at this point..Can't wait for Monday

I agree with Coy! The continued cramping in the same location screams BFP. I will be luring on Monday to see what the beta says.

How did you sleep Coy? Ali?

Afm, I feel like a basket case this morning, very emotional, irritable and feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. My temp at 4am was 98.57! What?? That seems high for that time. I got up to pee at 12:15am, went back to sleep, woke up at 4am and had to pee but I temped first knowing I would be up at 6am to shower. I am 4dpo so thinking the weepy/irritable is just pms. Cm is a mixture of sticky/creamy...reminds me a little of paper mache. Does that make sense?

Good morning, Baby! Yeah, that does make sense. I think it is too early for pms, unless you have an extremely short LP. I felt really weepy/irritable/irrational a few days ago to the point that I was actually throwing things - which I haven't done since I was pregnant with the twins. Hoping it's a good sign for both of us.

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies..

Not much to report.. I got woken up at 5am by Zoe puking, and had to pee so badly, didn't have time to capture it and POAS (well I also wasn't sure I wanted to). So FMU went down the drain. Not sure I want to test again, as I'm feeling more and more like AF is on her way. The cramping is back and feels like AF. Still no spotting or AF though, so I guess that is good. My uterus usually feels like it is being pulled downwards when AF is coming, but this time I feel like it is expanding? Pushing outwards? Maybe its just my imagination. Also my back usually hurts like you know what, but its not hurting right now.
HMM..

As for sleeping I woke up on wet sheets, more night sweats last night. Can't remember my dream though, although I'm fairly sure that I was dreaming.

BabyWhisperer, sorry to hear you are feeling so rough, I must say I don't feel that great myself. I'm kinda sorta limping towards the weekend. Looking forward to just relaxing. Sounds like you need to do that too!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good night Ali! Oooo I would love to have your storm! I love thnderstorms makes me sleep betetr...Hope your headache goes away soon

And yes, everytime you mention cramping it is in the same locations. Awfullllly suspicious of a bfp at this point..Can't wait for Monday

I agree with Coy! The continued cramping in the same location screams BFP. I will be luring on Monday to see what the beta says.

How did you sleep Coy? Ali?

Afm, I feel like a basket case this morning, very emotional, irritable and feel like I could cry at the drop of a hat. My temp at 4am was 98.57! What?? That seems high for that time. I got up to pee at 12:15am, went back to sleep, woke up at 4am and had to pee but I temped first knowing I would be up at 6am to shower. I am 4dpo so thinking the weepy/irritable is just pms. Cm is a mixture of sticky/creamy...reminds me a little of paper mache. Does that make sense?

Good morning, Baby! Yeah, that does make sense. I think it is too early for pms, unless you have an extremely short LP. I felt really weepy/irritable/irrational a few days ago to the point that I was actually throwing things - which I haven't done since I was pregnant with the twins. Hoping it's a good sign for both of us.

I have no idea what my LP will look like this month. Last month it was 12days. Is that short? My cycles range from 25-30, but usually 28.

 

[alicatt]

I have no idea what my LP will look like this month. Last month it was 12days. Is that short? My cycles range from 25-30, but usually 28.

That is a little short, but not terrible. 10 or less would be bad, optimal is 14. If your LP is too short, the little embryo won't have enough time to implant before you try to shed the lining. One way that Dr's lengthen the LP is by having you take progesterone from Ovulation until you know if you are pregnant or not. You can also go have a test at 7 DPO to see what your progesterone level is to see if it is too low or just right. Hopefully this is your month and you won't have to continue charting, but if you do, you'll start to see a pattern in your cycles, and that will help pinpoint any abnormalities. Here is hoping that you get a this month

Well my new bottle of progesterone came, now to figure out how much to inject each day? The other bottle was 2ml each night, I'm hoping that this one is 1ml, I think it is because this is 100mg/ml and the other was 50mg/ml does my math sound right?

 

[Babywhisperer]

Morning Ladies..

Not much to report.. I got woken up at 5am by Zoe puking, and had to pee so badly, didn't have time to capture it and POAS (well I also wasn't sure I wanted to). So FMU went down the drain. Not sure I want to test again, as I'm feeling more and more like AF is on her way. The cramping is back and feels like AF. Still no spotting or AF though, so I guess that is good. My uterus usually feels like it is being pulled downwards when AF is coming, but this time I feel like it is expanding? Pushing outwards? Maybe its just my imagination. Also my back usually hurts like you know what, but its not hurting right now.
HMM..

As for sleeping I woke up on wet sheets, more night sweats last night. Can't remember my dream though, although I'm fairly sure that I was dreaming.

BabyWhisperer, sorry to hear you are feeling so rough, I must say I don't feel that great myself. I'm kinda sorta limping towards the weekend. Looking forward to just relaxing. Sounds like you need to do that too!

Sooo many women report that they think AF is coming and they get their BFP, you know that. Stop over thinking and analyzing, it will only make the next 3 days go slower. Take a breath, there is nothing you can do as it is out of your control, but what you can do is change how you respond to this process. Stay positive, keep the faith and know that it IS coming. All the signs are pointing to it.

 

[Babywhisperer]

I have no idea what my LP will look like this month. Last month it was 12days. Is that short? My cycles range from 25-30, but usually 28.

That is a little short, but not terrible. 10 or less would be bad, optimal is 14. If your LP is too short, the little embryo won't have enough time to implant before you try to shed the lining. One way that Dr's lengthen the LP is by having you take progesterone from Ovulation until you know if you are pregnant or not. You can also go have a test at 7 DPO to see what your progesterone level is to see if it is too low or just right. Hopefully this is your month and you won't have to continue charting, but if you do, you'll start to see a pattern in your cycles, and that will help pinpoint any abnormalities. Here is hoping that you get a this month

Well my new bottle of progesterone came, now to figure out how much to inject each day? The other bottle was 2ml each night, I'm hoping that this one is 1ml, I think it is because this is 100mg/ml and the other was 50mg/ml does my math sound right?

This is very helpful, I think I will ask my dr for a test on Monday.

 

[alicatt]

I have no idea what my LP will look like this month. Last month it was 12days. Is that short? My cycles range from 25-30, but usually 28.

That is a little short, but not terrible. 10 or less would be bad, optimal is 14. If your LP is too short, the little embryo won't have enough time to implant before you try to shed the lining. One way that Dr's lengthen the LP is by having you take progesterone from Ovulation until you know if you are pregnant or not. You can also go have a test at 7 DPO to see what your progesterone level is to see if it is too low or just right. Hopefully this is your month and you won't have to continue charting, but if you do, you'll start to see a pattern in your cycles, and that will help pinpoint any abnormalities. Here is hoping that you get a this month

Well my new bottle of progesterone came, now to figure out how much to inject each day? The other bottle was 2ml each night, I'm hoping that this one is 1ml, I think it is because this is 100mg/ml and the other was 50mg/ml does my math sound right?

This is very helpful, I think I will ask my dr for a test on Monday.

Good idea! the progesterone level will also tell you if you ovulated. They like to see a progesterone (p4) level above 15 to show ovulation. Higher is better. When I had mine tested (without any supplementation) it was 31. This past month (on all these mega hormones) it was 50. I think I have read places, that while 15 is the minimum, that proves ovulation took place, they would like to see the number above 20 to ensure that the embryo has the nourishment it needs.

Also, thanks for the vote of confidence. I am having an internal struggle, that seems to be raging inside of me. One side the angel says, be patient, you have all the signs and you feel pregnant, and the other side says, but you have not seen a positive pregnancy test, how can you possibly think you are pregnant? Right now the is winning and I am just going to run with that. I may have to test again, but it won't be until Sunday or Monday.

 

[twotogo]

Coy? Where are you?

 

[alicatt]

Coy? Where are you?

Its funny how we keep wondering if she is in labor each time she is away for a longer period. I hope she is!!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

BabyWhisperer and TwoToGo-
Wow! These seem like awesome temps for both of you! Very nice spiking action going on I got my fx'd for bfp's for both of you- and you better believe I am stalking your charts Weepy and irrational' s all part of the package BabyWhisperer- def talk to your doc on Monday if you can just so you'll know about the testing process!

Ali- wow, at first when I read your message and noticed the "had to pee so bad," "didn't make it," and "wet sheets," I thought, well, you know... LOL! Thought you didn't make it! That'd be terrible, just don't start having vivid poas dreams or you will have an accident! Poor Zoe, just normal little dog pukes? Re: the math on your progesterone...it sounds right, but please double check with your FS first! Just to be sure! And are they small short needles? I had to use vag sups, with I think was preferable to the injections as I would not enjoy doing those! But at least it's over quick and no mess!
Btw, I agree with BabyWhisperer- relax! Or try to I know it is difficult as all get out, but no sense stressing too much.

AFM- funny how you all think I'm in labor! I WISH! LOL! I would leave a note though (if I have time that is ) before heading to the hospital just so you all would know. No, I have just been busy today...it seems if I want 10 minutes to myself I have to feed everyone first sometimes more than once these kids are bottomless pits! Then Grampa came to visit today and dh and a mechanic looked over our Suburban...we thought we had it fixed with bleeding the clutch but it needs an additional part So hopefully get that installed tomorrow then we'll be ready to roll when babes is born. It's a big ugly truck but talk about room! And 4-wheel drive, we could fit 8 people in that thing if we had to, so 5 of us will be perfect!

Kat woke me up 2-3 times last night and I had to chastise her--she'll come to my room or holler form hers and wake me up. When I ask what's wrong she says sweetly "I just wanted to hug you..." Aaaargh! I told her we can hug in the morning! Anyway, plus I had to pee about 5 times . And this morning my hips hurt so bad I could barely stand up-- it is all the spreading action taking place. It makes labor easier though so I am not complaining

I am going to try my darndest to finish the garage today Get all these totes stacked back inside and the floor cleared is my main goal

 

[jm1355]

Coy...like you are going to have time to drop us a note to let us know you are in labor! I can see it now...2am..."Honey, it's time! My water broke and I have some intense contractions...but hold on a sec, I need to let my girls at BnB know..."

BTW, I love your stories about the different things you go through with your girls. I hear people complain about their kids so often and I would love nothing more than to have stories I can tell about having to pick up after them, hugs in the middle of the night, always having to give snacks, etc.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Coy...like you are going to have time to drop us a note to let us know you are in labor! I can see it now...2am..."Honey, it's time! My water broke and I have some intense contractions...but hold on a sec, I need to let my girls at BnB know..."

BTW, I love your stories about the different things you go through with your girls. I hear people complain about their kids so often and I would love nothing more than to have stories I can tell about having to pick up after them, hugs in the middle of the night, always having to give snacks, etc.

Lol! Do I complain? Lol! It's true they drive me crazy but in a good way...I love to see them learn and grow, it's a pretty amazing process all the way around. But it's tough when they start to get older (like T will be 8) and witht he baby coming they want to regress into baby-hood I know it is because they are afraid they'll lose mom and dad's attention but that can't happen- we just spread thinner And Kats hugs in the middle of the night....yeah, sometimes she says "I just wanted to cuddle..." etc, lol, and that's cute and very acceptable just not every night 5-6 times a night! I am literally exhausted! I didn't used to mind too much then I got to thinking "I'm going to be nursing a baby every hour-two hours, plus changing diapers 2-3 times a night...then if Kat does her thing 3-4 times a night I may as well just stay up!" lol, anyway that can't happen and she is getting much better, She has her nights when she sleeps all the way through- and at 3 years she ought to be. It used to be just when she had a nightmare our something, maybe once every couple of weeks, but after she realized a new baby was coming it cranked up to 2-3 times a night

 

[Grey Eyes]

Oh, and I am betting I will leave you all a note when I go into labor...but you are right- there's no gaurentees! Btw, I have never had my water break Maybe the ambiotic sac is just very strong? Anyway, they always have to break it ....

 

[jm1355]

No, Coy...I don't think you are complaining at all!! I really do love your stories. It is the people that seem irritated when talking about their children that are seemingly complaining. You seem amused and I think that is perfect!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

No, Coy...I don't think you are complaining at all!! I really do love your stories. It is the people that seem irritated when talking about their children that are seemingly complaining. You seem amused and I think that is perfect!!

I have met folks like that - the ones that can't wait for school to start so they can be rid of them...you know, my mom used to call and tell us they would "take T off our hands" for a month or so in order to give us couple's time. Dh and I were always I mean- we wanted children, and we love having them- I would hate to be separated from them! That'd drive me crazy! And I think I'm crazy now

You know what's driving me crazy? Waiting for this baby! I keep hoping she won;t be late like Kat was So I am staying busy trying to jug her out!