Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Philomena]

Hi Everyone..

So sorry for the delay.. I was caught talking with the Dr, and then the nurse and it took like an hour, then I had to call my mom, and ahhh.. its been crazy busy here since I found out just after 3.

So it was a BFN The Dr called me himself to tell me the news. So that is kinda sad. I'm surprisingly OK though. I knew it would be negative.

So then the nurse called me a few minutes later and she wanted to tell me that they were changing the protocol. So we had to discuss that. This one I will be on BCP (birth control pills) then a drug called Lupron for 10 -14 days, then we will stim for 10 and then poof I will have eggs. So the whole process takes like a month or 2. So I think they want me to start the BCP like this month? IDK. I have an Appt with the Dr tomorrow at 11:30 to discuss. I also am hoping for a bigger discount on the costs. She mentioned that with this protocol I will be able to get the drugs 1/2 price from the company in England, so that is a huge help (like 2500 instead of 5000). So if they discount their fees and with that discount, and they owe me some money because they didn't do the hatching ($550), it will be cheaper next time. We will discuss the price of it all tomorrow as well.

Sorry again for keeping you in suspense, I just didn't have the opportunity to get on bnb!

to all of you who were anxiously waiting! Thanks for being there for me through all of this!!!!

So sorry this wasn't your month, Ali..... here's to the next round! sending positive thoughts your way!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- have you had that glass of wine yet? Or did FS tell you no? Is he absolutely sure no raise in hcg? That sucks but I think if you spend this time working on egg quality )sounds like your eggs were athletes though ) and all the other stuff you mentioned should be awesome!

Baby- nope, nothing yet Did you call Monday? LOL, it may happen yet, the day's not over!

AFM- I have been out shopping trying to convince babes to come out...maybe after dinner I'll go for along walk while the girls watch Beauty and the Beast For a few minutes there I thought for sure. Just generally wasn't feeling well, etc... Oh but I did do as Ali suggested earlier and got some meals all set for after babes is born. At least for the first day or so. Some breakfast sandwiches, etc, and I put it in a bag in the freezer tied tight and marked! That way my "snackers" (dd's) don't get to it Plus a huge lasagna to stick int he oven that should last a couple nights dinner. By then (barring any major issues) I should be back in good order

 

[Grey Eyes]

OMG just realized I'm in my 38th week Holy Cow, scary ...You're next Phil!!

 

[alicatt]

Ali- have you had that glass of wine yet? Or did FS tell you no? Is he absolutely sure no raise in hcg? That sucks but I think if you spend this time working on egg quality )sounds like your eggs were athletes though ) and all the other stuff you mentioned should be awesome!

Baby- nope, nothing yet Did you call Monday? LOL, it may happen yet, the day's not over!

AFM- I have been out shopping trying to convince babes to come out...maybe after dinner I'll go for along walk while the girls watch Beauty and the Beast For a few minutes there I thought for sure. Just generally wasn't feeling well, etc... Oh but I did do as Ali suggested earlier and got some meals all set for after babes is born. At least for the first day or so. Some breakfast sandwiches, etc, and I put it in a bag in the freezer tied tight and marked! That way my "snackers" (dd's) don't get to it Plus a huge lasagna to stick int he oven that should last a couple nights dinner. By then (barring any major issues) I should be back in good order

Yes, but it didn't taste that great. I also had a smoke, and that tasted even worse! That is a good thing, as I don't want to start smoking again. It just felt right at the moment in time. Now I'm regretting it. I think I'm still a little queasy and neither the wine nor the smoke are sitting well. Plus I haven't eaten much today, my stomach was all queasy most of the day.

As for your question about my hcg level. When I asked what my hcg level was, the Dr was evasive, I will get the exact number from him tomorrow. He did say that I will get a very heavy period in about 3 days. It makes me wonder if my hcg level was low, like maybe under 20? Which would explain why the HTP didn't register, but maybe they attempted to attach and now I'm having a miscarriage? Not sure, but I want to know if its just a NO or a miscarriage, as it makes a difference to me.

Again, I'll know more tomorrow.

As for you! Coy! OMG I am not anything special, don't look up to me! I'm just like everyone else, and you saw my insane posts all weekend.. I was a mess! On the other hand.. you sound like you are all ready for babes to come. The feelings you are having sound like babes will be here before you know it! I'm glad you got some easy prep food for a few days, that will make things easier for you and DH once you have the baby. OMG I'm so excited for you! Can't wait for her to be here YAYAYAYAY!!!

From what the nurse said on the phone, I will start BCP this week, then I will take Lupron for 2 weeks overlapping with the last 4 days of the BCP, then after the 2 weeks of Lupron I will take the stimulation medication for about 10 days, and then voila I will be ready for the egg retrieval. We are going to target the week of December 10th as that week works for my Mom, and that should work fine with me too. Then if you think about it, 2 weeks from Dec 10th is Dec 24th so maybe I'll get a BFP on Christmas Eve. Now how cool would that be? Nothing like a baby for a Christmas present! Well it will be one that is 9 months in the making, so I won't get my present until the first week of September, but hey, the possible BFP over Christmas will be nice. If it isn't positive (which I do have to worry about), I will have my family here with me and that will make dealing with it that much easier.

So back to you.. I am super mega excited that you are so close! I think you will go in the next 24 hours. Even though I would love you to have the baby on my B-day, that is a week away, and I don't see you waiting that long. I'm just happy you'll be having a Libra!! Libras are awesome I should know.. LOL.

to you!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali- have you had that glass of wine yet? Or did FS tell you no? Is he absolutely sure no raise in hcg? That sucks but I think if you spend this time working on egg quality )sounds like your eggs were athletes though ) and all the other stuff you mentioned should be awesome!

Baby- nope, nothing yet Did you call Monday? LOL, it may happen yet, the day's not over!

AFM- I have been out shopping trying to convince babes to come out...maybe after dinner I'll go for along walk while the girls watch Beauty and the Beast For a few minutes there I thought for sure. Just generally wasn't feeling well, etc... Oh but I did do as Ali suggested earlier and got some meals all set for after babes is born. At least for the first day or so. Some breakfast sandwiches, etc, and I put it in a bag in the freezer tied tight and marked! That way my "snackers" (dd's) don't get to it Plus a huge lasagna to stick int he oven that should last a couple nights dinner. By then (barring any major issues) I should be back in good order

Just got back from acupuncture. I told her about my temps so she didn't treat the reproductive system, she treated my energy and 3rd eye, I resisted zonking out, then wham. ZZZZZzzzzzz I am relaxed as can be.

Hubs is working on a discovery motion and got some good news he was waiting for. He's in a good mood thankfully b/c work has been relentless for him.

It's a gorgeous Fall night here and driving home on Sat radio was Radiohead's song "Fake Plastic Trees". I drove home with the window down, slight chill, and got emotional. The acupuncturist said not to get my hopes up, the change of season might throw off my cycle, so let's wait and see. If af comes she will continue to treat me for fertility and my thyroid. I know acupuncture has amazing benefits and I know for fertility it takes a while, but for now I will settle for the amazing relaxation I get for 45min and thereafter.

How are you feeling Coy? Ali, having that 2nd or 3rd glass of wine?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- I love your attitude! You are always so positive, and everybody on here has a crazy week once in a while I am very confident that you will get your bfp. I hate the fact that we women have to go through so much to get there but it is so worth it! I copied your regimen and saved it so that I can refer and not be asking you every week I am glad you will have your family with yuo and yes- a Christmas bfp would be totally amazing!

AFM- yeah, the next 24hours would be sweet! I spent some time this evening trying to jug her out but got so uncomfortable I came back home! I am not a huge fan of labor pain lol but it is a necessary part of it all. We can blame it all on Adam and Eve, right?! Think what it owuld have been like..all tickles and giggles!

 

[alicatt]

Ali- I love your attitude! You are always so positive, and everybody on here has a crazy week once in a while I am very confident that you will get your bfp. I hate the fact that we women have to go through so much to get there but it is so worth it! I copied your regimen and saved it so that I can refer and not be asking you every week I am glad you will have your family with yuo and yes- a Christmas bfp would be totally amazing!

AFM- yeah, the next 24hours would be sweet! I spent some time this evening trying to jug her out but got so uncomfortable I came back home! I am not a huge fan of labor pain lol but it is a necessary part of it all. We can blame it all on Adam and Eve, right?! Think what it owuld have been like..all tickles and giggles!

Here is hoping that it is fast and as painless as possible! Well not to fast that you don't make it to the hospital!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Actually it's kinda weird, I think a lot fo the "crunch" pain that I experience is because it is so fast. But I prefer that to the long drawn out!

 

[alicatt]

Actually it's kinda weird, I think a lot fo the "crunch" pain that I experience is because it is so fast. But I prefer that to the long drawn out!

OHH.. ok well then I hope that it is more drawn out.. but not too long! We want babes to come out without the need for a c-section or anything scary like that.

I have a super mega migraine, going to take my migraine medication (because I can) and go to bed.

Don't forget to let us know if you go into labor.. even a quick FB message or something, just let us know!!!

I'm off to

 

[Grey Eyes]

I will--yes, take your migrain meds, go to bed, and don't stress out hon! Big huge from me!!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Oh-- for all you face-book-ers! Just a note to remind you my bump is a secret lol! Haven't told my folks yet, would rather wait lol as my folks are sorta evil... lol!

 

[alicatt]

I will--yes, take your migrain meds, go to bed, and don't stress out hon! Big huge from me!!!

Who me? Stress? I think the migraine is a result of the progesterone, the wine, unwinding from the stress etc. My boss asked me if I can get 2 projects completed before I go to Canada.. ugh. I said yes, he's been great to me with all the time off so ill give it my extra between now and Thurs. If I'm stuck I can take my laptop to Canada, I would prefer not to do that. But I'm thinking I may have to. We'll see.

How are you feeling? Anymore signs? Come on baby! Ali wants you to make an appearance! Maybe if you tell babes that her bnb cheer club want to meet her she will hasten her arrival?

It's got to be like waiting for Christmas when you are a little kid! Except you don't know when Christmas will be!

 

[Grey Eyes]

I understand all about goals..you'll get your projects done, knowing you You already have a doggie-sitter-- just gotta pack right? You'll be gone a week or so? Dang is it cost-effective to just fly?

 

[Babywhisperer]

I understand all about goals..you'll get your projects done, knowing you You already have a doggie-sitter-- just gotta pack right? You'll be gone a week or so? Dang is it cost-effective to just fly?

Morning ladies! Feeling not so hot...like a combo of af coming early and head cold brewing...eyes burn, head feels pressure, a tiny bit of post nasal drip (yummy) and my temp dipped from 98.81 yesterday to 98.55, maybe even lower b/c I was tossing and turning a lot. I am cd24, 8dpo and I wouldn't be surprised if af came early like tomorrow or Thurs. Bbs are starting to get fuller but not real tenderness or soreness. Feel that pre-af slight churning feeling.

How is everyone else? Coy how did you sleep? Ali did your headache go away?

 

[twotogo]

I understand all about goals..you'll get your projects done, knowing you You already have a doggie-sitter-- just gotta pack right? You'll be gone a week or so? Dang is it cost-effective to just fly?

Morning ladies! Feeling not so hot...like a combo of af coming early and head cold brewing...eyes burn, head feels pressure, a tiny bit of post nasal drip (yummy) and my temp dipped from 98.81 yesterday to 98.55, maybe even lower b/c I was tossing and turning a lot. I am cd24, 8dpo and I wouldn't be surprised if af came early like tomorrow or Thurs. Bbs are starting to get fuller but not real tenderness or soreness. Feel that pre-af slight churning feeling.

How is everyone else? Coy how did you sleep? Ali did your headache go away?

Baby - Maybe it's an implantation dip.

AFM - Still not feeling well today. Trying to eat breakfast to keep my blood sugar up, but I'm really not all that interested. Don't know if it's still after effects of tummy virus or what. Headache, sore itchy boobs, achey hips, crampy -all either signs of AF or pregnancy. I wish the signs were very opposite of each other so we would have more of a clue.

I have a job interview tomorrow, so I'm praying that goes well. When she called yesterday, she said that there are two companies that they are looking to hire me on with. I'm taking that to mean that the HR position is probably not going to happen, but I am interested to see what they have.

Today my kids start homeschool basketball practice, so we will be going into town for most of the day while they practice. I enjoy this time because it gives hubby and I about 3 hours of time to spend together.

 

[Babywhisperer]

I understand all about goals..you'll get your projects done, knowing you You already have a doggie-sitter-- just gotta pack right? You'll be gone a week or so? Dang is it cost-effective to just fly?

Morning ladies! Feeling not so hot...like a combo of af coming early and head cold brewing...eyes burn, head feels pressure, a tiny bit of post nasal drip (yummy) and my temp dipped from 98.81 yesterday to 98.55, maybe even lower b/c I was tossing and turning a lot. I am cd24, 8dpo and I wouldn't be surprised if af came early like tomorrow or Thurs. Bbs are starting to get fuller but not real tenderness or soreness. Feel that pre-af slight churning feeling.

How is everyone else? Coy how did you sleep? Ali did your headache go away?

Baby - Maybe it's an implantation dip.

AFM - Still not feeling well today. Trying to eat breakfast to keep my blood sugar up, but I'm really not all that interested. Don't know if it's still after effects of tummy virus or what. Headache, sore itchy boobs, achey hips, crampy -all either signs of AF or pregnancy. I wish the signs were very opposite of each other so we would have more of a clue.

I have a job interview tomorrow, so I'm praying that goes well. When she called yesterday, she said that there are two companies that they are looking to hire me on with. I'm taking that to mean that the HR position is probably not going to happen, but I am interested to see what they have.

Today my kids start homeschool basketball practice, so we will be going into town for most of the day while they practice. I enjoy this time because it gives hubby and I about 3 hours of time to spend together.

I wish I could believe that, but no real or localized cramping, just that pre-af dull churn, no spotting, cm was watery yesterday but stickier today. Your signs however, scream bfp. When is af due? Job stuff sounds promising, you get the one you are meant to get!

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies!

I will be flying to Toronto on Thurs.. no there isn't any point in driving, it takes me 3 days each way to do that. Thing is that Toronto is the closest airport and from there I will still have a 2-3 hour drive to get to my final destination. Flight and rental car was $550 which isn't too horrible I don't think.

Looking forward to some cooler weather, fall in the air, the leaves, and the crispness. Having fires in the fireplace and enjoying being with my family.

Unfortunately my head was still pounding when I woke up this morning. It could be the weather, hormones, or maybe even dehydration. Maybe all 3? I'm trying to hydrate now. At least now I can take some medication that will actually dull it to the point I can focus!

Sue.. I really hope it is implantation! Did you say you had some spotting?

Andra.. Good luck on your interviews!

Coy? Where are you?

Jess? whats new in TX?

Phil/Tracey/Angel! Hope you are all well too!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Morning Ladies!

I will be flying to Toronto on Thurs.. no there isn't any point in driving, it takes me 3 days each way to do that. Thing is that Toronto is the closest airport and from there I will still have a 2-3 hour drive to get to my final destination. Flight and rental car was $550 which isn't too horrible I don't think.

Looking forward to some cooler weather, fall in the air, the leaves, and the crispness. Having fires in the fireplace and enjoying being with my family.

Unfortunately my head was still pounding when I woke up this morning. It could be the weather, hormones, or maybe even dehydration. Maybe all 3? I'm trying to hydrate now. At least now I can take some medication that will actually dull it to the point I can focus!

Sue.. I really hope it is implantation! Did you say you had some spotting?

Andra.. Good luck on your interviews!

Coy? Where are you?

Jess? whats new in TX?

Phil/Tracey/Angel! Hope you are all well too!

No spotting. Sorry you still have your headache. Give yourself a chance for the hormones to leave your system. Try and flush out everything by drinking water, soup, maybe some light exercise. How'd you sleep? Getting excited for your trip? Pack those sweaters!

Does my chart look like af is coming or too soon to tell?

 

[JandK]

Babywhisperer its too soon to tell is my opinion. only 8dpo.

 

[jm1355]

Morning Ladies!

I will be flying to Toronto on Thurs.. no there isn't any point in driving, it takes me 3 days each way to do that. Thing is that Toronto is the closest airport and from there I will still have a 2-3 hour drive to get to my final destination. Flight and rental car was $550 which isn't too horrible I don't think.

Looking forward to some cooler weather, fall in the air, the leaves, and the crispness. Having fires in the fireplace and enjoying being with my family.

Unfortunately my head was still pounding when I woke up this morning. It could be the weather, hormones, or maybe even dehydration. Maybe all 3? I'm trying to hydrate now. At least now I can take some medication that will actually dull it to the point I can focus!

Sue.. I really hope it is implantation! Did you say you had some spotting?

Andra.. Good luck on your interviews!

Coy? Where are you?

Jess? whats new in TX?

Phil/Tracey/Angel! Hope you are all well too!

Hey Ali! New in TX? Well, we have some cooler weather...this morning it was only 60(F)...it was nice!! Sunday's high is only supposed to be 62!!

I hope you have a safe trip! Enjoy your family...