Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies! Justa quick note...didn't get the garage all finidshed just need to figure out where to put a few small thing- tomorrow for sure! Off to dinner then a bath (I hope)

 

[jm1355]

Ok...so I just sent my literature review draft to my advisor. Now I have a ton of questions for him regarding my conceptual framework regarding my analyses... I will be so glad when this is over!!! December 14th!!!

Baby...over-training happens when your body is not accustomed to the workload you put on it. I have been doing this so long that I am more than used to it. I monitor my resting heart-rate (and my BBT ) which gives a lot of info. If I were over-training I would have a very high resting heart-rate and BBT.

 

[alicatt]

Hi ladies! Justa quick note...didn't get the garage all finidshed just need to figure out where to put a few small thing- tomorrow for sure! Off to dinner then a bath (I hope)

Sounds like you are really close to getting that garage completed!

I am bathed, and fed and in my fleece PJs, yes, I know its Florida and 80 degrees outside, but I am chilled and want my fleece PJs on!

Just got off the phone with my ex bf Matt and he is watching the doggies for me while I'm in Canada. He said he has been thinking a lot about my attempts at TTC, and thinks maybe he wants to be the dad? WTF? He tells me this now? GEESH. Anyway, I said well if this hasn't taken we have 3 months to discuss it, and decide whether we want to do it. Maybe? He's abused his body with pot and alcohol over the years so who knows if his sperm is even viable/ He is a great guy, very loyal and very inelligent. Put himself through law school, and is very well read and well traveled. He even said maybe we should get married? He must have been drinking. Anyway, I guess stranger things have happened?!?!

I hope that everyone else is doing well on this Sunday night.. Here is to a good nights sleep for all, and a fresh start for the week ahead! Can you see I'm determined to think positively and be stoic until tomorrow night. Then I can let my hair down and grieve if necessary. Or jump for joy!

to my BnB friends!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Jess- I had no idea about the resting heart rate when you over-train- Good info Years ago when I lived in Alaska I used to cross country ski all the time and tried to increase my lung capacity for better oxygen absorption. I had a super low blood pressure Why do you have to wait until December 14 to get answers? Or will you have more work to do between now and then? Yay, btw for getting your thesis sent off That is a HUGE accomplishment. Where will this put you then degree-wise? I am still plodding on my bachelors but I started late (late 2009) I have had this week break or so and I start again on the 2nd. I was hoping babes would be born by then but If not then I am going to jam ahead and try to get some of my major assignments done early, just save them to my computer and submit them when they are required. As it is a "fun" course for me (World Mythology ) it should be simple. I have been studying criminal stats for so long this is going to feel like a vacation!

Ali- Are you watching your movie or have you crashed? I hope you crashed and are having awesome positive dreams Good luck with your Beta tomorrow!

Baby- wow, love your love-story! Some meeting are like that. I am glad you and your dh have such a good relationship My dh and I are very close but we are both very stubborn and strong willed and neither likes to back down. A work in progress once in a while

TwoToGo- do you and your dh operate a ministry? I notice you attend a lot of ministerial events so I am curious. I used to love to do that to- I was in church like 3-4 days a week plus traveled to attend the larger gatherings. It was a ton of fun, I learned a lot, and would never trade the experience.

Wow, garage kicked my butt today lol. Almost have it done though. I have about 60 or more totes carefully sorted, packed, appropriately labeled, and strategically stacked for year-round access Christmas totes are all together, etc...Baby stroller is set aside, my weight machine is set up all ready for January But there is a few things I have to figure carefully so that there is still space to park my car lol! Tomorrow.

The mechanic (and Grampa) are returning tomorrow with a bleeder kit for our Suburban, hopefully that is all it takes to get it up and running. We had to replace the master cylinder and now bleed it out. I am really keeping my fx'd so that I can confidently get car seats hooked up inside! That way we'll be ready to go when babes comes. Plus I have to get up very early tomorrow and run errands before they get here. I can foresee it happening as it's only 8 pm and everything is done except for tucking the girls in!

Oh and did I mention I found my living room co-sleeper?! It is a very cute little infant sleeper that pulls up to the side of the couch. On rough nights I sleep on the couch and babes will sleep next to me, plus I use it for day-time napping (for the baby of course ) so I can get work done around the house and still keep an eye on her.
K ladies, I will check in later to see if ya'll are up OMG, I could still use a hot cup of coffee though! I crave it! I need it LOL! In the morning Sleep tight ladies

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies! Justa quick note...didn't get the garage all finidshed just need to figure out where to put a few small thing- tomorrow for sure! Off to dinner then a bath (I hope)

Sounds like you are really close to getting that garage completed!

I am bathed, and fed and in my fleece PJs, yes, I know its Florida and 80 degrees outside, but I am chilled and want my fleece PJs on!

Just got off the phone with my ex bf Matt and he is watching the doggies for me while I'm in Canada. He said he has been thinking a lot about my attempts at TTC, and thinks maybe he wants to be the dad? WTF? He tells me this now? GEESH. Anyway, I said well if this hasn't taken we have 3 months to discuss it, and decide whether we want to do it. Maybe? He's abused his body with pot and alcohol over the years so who knows if his sperm is even viable/ He is a great guy, very loyal and very inelligent. Put himself through law school, and is very well read and well traveled. He even said maybe we should get married? He must have been drinking. Anyway, I guess stranger things have happened?!?!

I hope that everyone else is doing well on this Sunday night.. Here is to a good nights sleep for all, and a fresh start for the week ahead! Can you see I'm determined to think positively and be stoic until tomorrow night. Then I can let my hair down and grieve if necessary. Or jump for joy!

to my BnB friends!

OMG Ali you make me laugh! Your exBF ... Funny but maybe a little bit true on his part too How sweet! Think he was drinking? Melancholy maybe? I am glad you are feeling ready to face tomorrow. It's like the ultimate poas! I am still holding very positive for oyu and oyur FS will be able to tell you everything! So hold tough and keep positive! Don't look too forward to that wine- you could (and probably will) get your tomorrow!

 

[alicatt]

Hey Coy!

I'm still up.. but not feeling well. Not sure what my issue us but I'm achy from head to toe, earlier I took my temp and it was 98.89, but I was freezing! Now to find a non-sore spot on my ass and stab it with progesterone, take my meds and go to sleep. I think some Tylenol is warranted as I feel so icky. I hope I'm not coming down with something! I'll be pissed if I am.

So glad you are ready to relax and take a warm bath! You need it!

I'll post the results from my BETA tomorrow afternoon.. lol who am I kidding, I'm sure I'll be posting way before then just to say

 

[alicatt]

AHHH.. can't sleep.. head won't stop hurting, and my legs and between my shoulder blades.. what is going on?

 

[Grey Eyes]

AHHH.. can't sleep.. head won't stop hurting, and my legs and between my shoulder blades.. what is going on?

Hm, sounds like a mix of hormones affecting your mmuscles and tension I get that once in a while too- especially between the shoulder blades. It sucks. The shoulders andhead sound like tension, you know- anxiety type stuff. But the legs? Do you hold stress in your legs? My dh does- I hold it all in my lower back and shoulders and it can be killer sometimes! I haven't had a good back massage for almost 4 years now, my dh complains about the sound of my voice?! How hard is it to get a back rub around here!

If you've already takentylenol there's not much else unless you want to take a nice shower, maybe the warmth from the water?

 

[alicatt]

AHHH.. can't sleep.. head won't stop hurting, and my legs and between my shoulder blades.. what is going on?

Hm, sounds like a mix of hormones affecting your mmuscles and tension I get that once in a while too- especially between the shoulder blades. It sucks. The shoulders andhead sound like tension, you know- anxiety type stuff. But the legs? Do you hold stress in your legs? My dh does- I hold it all in my lower back and shoulders and it can be killer sometimes! I haven't had a good back massage for almost 4 years now, my dh complains about the sound of my voice?! How hard is it to get a back rub around here!

If you've already takentylenol there's not much else unless you want to take a nice shower, maybe the warmth from the water?

I think I'm finally sleepy enough.. good thing because tomorrow comes early!

 

[Grey Eyes]

K, good luck and good night! Try to rest and set that alarm! *See ya* tomorrow

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- be positive--this is aIVF not an IUI- could tell a really different story !!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Good morning lovely ladies . I'm off today so have had a lovely 30mins catching up on all the news on here .


Ali... good luck for your beta today, I have a lovely positive feeling for you. The reason I say this is your emotional rollercoaster moods are coming through on your posts, and you know what? For me, that is one of the biggest signs of a . Your chart is also looking really promising . I hope your dog is feeling better?


Wow Ali, I've just read on about the ex-BF, what a fab offer. Your possible avenues are increasing (but I dont think you're going to need them yet) And MARRIAGE????? , perhaps a bit down the line if you both want to, do you still feel strongly for him? Think you could rekindle things? A sweet offer all the same xoxo


Coy... oh you're getting near, I can feel it through cyberspace . I hope things have settled with you and DH . I maybe missed it in the posts as there were quite a few pages to catch up on - what happened with the saying goodbye to grandpa and prayers thing which your dingbat minister then got in the mix? It's people like him that turn people off from church, like really it makes me so mad. I've just started going back to church and so far so good but if something like that happened I would be off . I really dont know how you juggle so much lady, you're superwoman!


This garage sounds like most - a typical black hole of treasures, junk and everything else that you don't have a storage space in the house for . I think once you get it finished you body will relax and baby will be here imminently (sp) . When do you hope to get it finished? We'll know then if you don't post you may be in labour!


Babywhisperer... thanks so much for sharing your love story , that was so lovely and I had a tear in my eye . I agree regarding the ex girlfriend thing too, you know your DH and the situation so you know how to monitor it. I am in touch with a lot of exes but obviously on a purely platonic basis, why can't it work for guys too? My DH knew this when he met me, after all I am a biker which is a male dominated environment so he doesnt really have a choice but I do use my head and tone things down when I need to.

And yes, Ok ok ok I know that thing between men's legs can rule but a relationship has to have trust. I think once you meet the girl you will get a better gut feeling if she can cause a threat or not to your relationship.

I'm connected to Jess on FB as well Baby https://www.facebook.com/#!/glenda.webb.94



Jess.... sorry turned up . But oh my what a tidy workspace you have!! I would be scared to post a pic of mine, papers everywhere . You're another superwoman, I hope you are getting a chance to get some rest? Remember you need adequate rest for great training results too .


Twotogo.... how is your manic household life? Did you get your washing machine fixed yet?



Terri, Phil and anybody else I've missed xo

 

[AngelSerenity]

I hope this doesnt turn into a novel ladies but I did want to share why I've been MIA for a while.

On top of my DH being cut down to a 3-day week since May and all our challenges on our TTC no.2 journey I pretty much got informed last week that my job will be finishing/downgrading in March 2013 . My boss said not to panic but I am as I've been secretly looking for work for a year. There has only been one job this year which suited me and I didnt apply for it as I was in the middle of a MC at the time. So, I've been mega busy job searching in my area and further afield. I've been told my role will probably change by the end March, to a role I dont want to do with more than likely a big pay cut so it's that time to move on . I'm more than ready to be honest as the role changed last year and it so isnt me, I'm a behind the scenes girl planning and helping improve services and systems whereas the role is now more out on the ground and increasing participation and income. I've stuck it out but had a eureka moment after the news this week that no I really dont want to be here doing this anymore, and its probably been a major factor in my somber mood this past couple of years. So it's a nice crossroads to be at, one I'm not even thinking of with the timing with TTC lol, it will all work out in the end I am sure. I'm feeling the pressure a bit as the job market is pants, I am the main bread winner so it is a stressful time It will probably mean us moving as the job market is so pants but again destiny and all that . The only problem with looking at Canada or America is very few employers will take on foreigners anymore unless you are already living there and have a visa in place. I cant get a working visa unless I have work secured! Can any of you ladies across the pond offer any advice?




But with a cloud there is always a lining - my wonderful GP telephoned me at 18.40 on Friday to give me an update as she had just received a letter from my RMC specilist. I was so touched, a GP working late and taking the time to contact me personally. I feel so supported now in this journey and it so makes a difference .

Anyway, she said that the RMC has advised that while WTT that I continue LDA and go onto high dose FA. I am so glad the GP called as at my consultation the RMC told me that high dose FA would only start from my hysteroscomy which could be in November. A couple of months building up my system may help so my GP has left me a script to collect .

The consultant has also advised clexane and progesterone 400mg twice daily from BFP. I'm still a bit miffed no metformin but then again I just keep thinking one step at a time, I may not need it as I have my PCOS well controlled with diet (I have to be positive).


So here is now my WTT protocol;

• High Dose FA
• High Dose Vit D (added myself thanks to Tasha)
• Pregnacare conception
• Omega 3 (thanks Lee for that tip)
• LDA
• Agnus Castus for my cycles

And then clexane and progesterone from BFP.


All I have to do now is pray there is nothing in my chromosome testing and hysteroscomy but this morning I was surprised with 2 letters in the post from the hospital. One for updating my contact details prior to admission for the hysteroscomy and the other for another appointment with my RMC sepcialist for this Thursday . I am now quite confused, and trying not to get worried.

If you can remember I was at the RMC only about 10 days ago and it was at this appointment that the consultant requested the hysteroscomy and chromosome testing. The rest of my treatment will be meds.

So I havent a clue what this appointment is for . Have any of you ladies had the hysteroscomy? I got the impression it was a day procedure thing that needed done in a theatre environment similar to the HSG I had done? So it can't be that as it is an appointment at the clinic?

Plus I don't think it can be linked to the chromosome testing as the letter date is the date we got the tests done so the results wouldnt have been through by then (they're not that quick lol).

I'm tempted to ring but at the same stage I don't want to . They surely couldnt be sending for me for another scan, my last appointment was initially for a scan but I had miscarried by then? Oh crap, I so wasnt expecting this this week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Apologies for the long long post, a problem shared... xoxo

 

[twotogo]

Ali - I can't wait for your update today!

Coy - My husband and I are both pastors. Which may be part of the reason that your dingbat experience hacked me off. The other part is that he was spouting things that are not biblical. It makes my spiritual hackles rise! The Bible tells us that man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart. And honestly, the only time my hubby wears a tie is at a funeral, and everyone hates to see him dressed up like that because they know what it means. And I preach barefoot. (the congregation gets a kick out of that ) I also wear jeans to church quite often and I lead worship or play bass guitar in the praise band - always barefoot. I hate shoes!
And since when do we have to have some man's permission to pray for others? Or man's permission to pray at all??? In Hebrews we are told that since Jesus is our High Priest we are able to BOLDLY approach the Throne (prayer). Seriously, that dude needs to get into his Bible a bit more. Sheesh!
That being said, and on a little bit different topic, pastor's are not perfect, and we still struggle with things in life. I'm sure you've noticed that with me since I choose to be open and honest with you all. Thanks for allowing me that opportunity.

Angel - My maniac house hold is as crazy as ever! I didn't get the washer fixed, but I was able to buy another at an auction for $10. Even though it is quite a bit older than our last machine - I would say about 25 years old - it is actually a better quality machine and I like it much more. It's so nice not to have to spend hours a day on my knees over a hot bath tub scrubbing.

 

[alicatt]

Sitting at the Dr's office waiting for my blastocyst pictures. I told the Dr that I had a negative this morning and he said that it doesn't matter, blood is definitive. I saw a rainbow on my way in this morning.. that has to mean something right?

 

[jm1355]

Sitting at the Dr's office waiting for my blastocyst pictures. I told the Dr that I had a negative this morning and he said that it doesn't matter, blood is definitive. I saw a rainbow on my way in this morning.. that has to mean something right?

Just keep thinking positive!!! +++++++++

 

[AngelSerenity]

Sitting at the Dr's office waiting for my blastocyst pictures. I told the Dr that I had a negative this morning and he said that it doesn't matter, blood is definitive. I saw a rainbow on my way in this morning.. that has to mean something right?

Just keep thinking positive!!! +++++++++

HOPE IS IMPORTANT ALI, KEEP THINKING POSITIVE

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good morning lovely ladies . I'm off today so have had a lovely 30mins catching up on all the news on here .


Ali... good luck for your beta today, I have a lovely positive feeling for you. The reason I say this is your emotional rollercoaster moods are coming through on your posts, and you know what? For me, that is one of the biggest signs of a . Your chart is also looking really promising . I hope your dog is feeling better?


Wow Ali, I've just read on about the ex-BF, what a fab offer. Your possible avenues are increasing (but I dont think you're going to need them yet) And MARRIAGE????? , perhaps a bit down the line if you both want to, do you still feel strongly for him? Think you could rekindle things? A sweet offer all the same xoxo


Coy... oh you're getting near, I can feel it through cyberspace . I hope things have settled with you and DH . I maybe missed it in the posts as there were quite a few pages to catch up on - what happened with the saying goodbye to grandpa and prayers thing which your dingbat minister then got in the mix? It's people like him that turn people off from church, like really it makes me so mad. I've just started going back to church and so far so good but if something like that happened I would be off . I really dont know how you juggle so much lady, you're superwoman!


This garage sounds like most - a typical black hole of treasures, junk and everything else that you don't have a storage space in the house for . I think once you get it finished you body will relax and baby will be here imminently (sp) . When do you hope to get it finished? We'll know then if you don't post you may be in labour!


Babywhisperer... thanks so much for sharing your love story , that was so lovely and I had a tear in my eye . I agree regarding the ex girlfriend thing too, you know your DH and the situation so you know how to monitor it. I am in touch with a lot of exes but obviously on a purely platonic basis, why can't it work for guys too? My DH knew this when he met me, after all I am a biker which is a male dominated environment so he doesnt really have a choice but I do use my head and tone things down when I need to.

And yes, Ok ok ok I know that thing between men's legs can rule but a relationship has to have trust. I think once you meet the girl you will get a better gut feeling if she can cause a threat or not to your relationship.

I'm connected to Jess on FB as well Baby https://www.facebook.com/#!/glenda.webb.94



Jess.... sorry turned up . But oh my what a tidy workspace you have!! I would be scared to post a pic of mine, papers everywhere . You're another superwoman, I hope you are getting a chance to get some rest? Remember you need adequate rest for great training results too .


Twotogo.... how is your manic household life? Did you get your washing machine fixed yet?



Terri, Phil and anybody else I've missed xo

Thanks girl. Yeah, I have to be supportive and trust dh, or else I look like the controlling insecure wife. His ex is a drama queen and very needy so I doubt it will become an everyday communication as he has zero time even for his family and close friends...he has a crazy work schedule. He will miss her friendship less once he sees what she's been up to and how she has gone nowhere in her life.

How are you doing with everything?

 

[Babywhisperer]

Sitting at the Dr's office waiting for my blastocyst pictures. I told the Dr that I had a negative this morning and he said that it doesn't matter, blood is definitive. I saw a rainbow on my way in this morning.. that has to mean something right?

That's a wink and a nod from God. Stay positive and keep the faith!!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Good morning ladies! Lots of sunshine here in NY today. Ali I am praying for you big time. Coy - how are you feeling?


Afm, I had a 6mo post-op appt for my foot and the dr gave me a night splint. My tendons are so tight, this contraption passively stretches my foot and calf. I hope it helps.

Temp went up a smidge to 98.81. I am 7dpo/cd23 and calling my dr to see if I should have a progesterone test. Af could come anywhere from Wed-Sun...praying she stays away for good. How's my chart looking? Should I expecting a dip regardless if it's implantation or af coming? Or should it just keep going or flatline?