Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[marathongirl]

Marathongirl-

I am feeling great!No side effects from t he progesterone except a bit of muscle problems...I overworked the other day and paid the price! Other than that I am just exhausted all the time no matter what. Now I am starting to worry that no ms is a bad sign! Even though I read tons of info that says it has nothing to do with successful regnancies

You can drive yourself crazy reading into everything. I say just relax and enjoy that you are preggo. I know when I get my BFP I am going to try my best to enjoy it. The last time I wasn't relaxed and was worried about it the whole time Also it is quite early to be feeling ms.I didn't feel any during my 2 pregnancies that were successful Also the hormone level is increasing every 2-3 days so you might not feel it until 6-7 weeks. I think that is the most common time to start feeling ms. I
AFM- got pos opk today so you know what that means

 

[Grey Eyes]

Yay for your opk!! I saw you mentioned a smiley...did you use digi's? I love digi's! So accurate at giving you the best possible day! FX'D!!

 

[Myrnamp]

Hello ladies I just joined this site since I have been reading everything you guys have said, I don't know if Im at the right forum but I'm 36 years old and I had my tubes done a couple of years ago. big mistake because noe DH and I want another baby so bad I have been doing lots of research and they all say IVF is the way to go and my insurance covers 100% I have my first appointment this Friday and I'm freaking out, I have so many questions so please let me know if I'm at the right place so I can ask them. Thanks

 

[Myrnamp]

Oh I forgot to mention I have three girls 18,13,and 5 I never had a problem conceiving only every time I get pregnant I MC and then I get pregnant right away. It's weird but they can't explain why this happens. I would love to have a boy this time but as long as its healthy it's all that matters to me

 

[jojomojo]

Great...wishing you lots of luck Marathongirl!!...xx

 

[Grey Eyes]

Oh I forgot to mention I have three girls 18,13,and 5 I never had a problem conceiving only every time I get pregnant I MC and then I get pregnant right away. It's weird but they can't explain why this happens. I would love to have a boy this time but as long as its healthy it's all that matters to me

Hi, this is an awesome site. I have never had an IVF but what questions did you have? Most of us had studied fertitlity so much we joke about being FS! Another forum I visit iften is "Looking for official TTC buddies"...there are som any great sites with very knowledgeable and understanding TTC buddies! Glad to have you on board! Can't waitf or your appointment on Friday- keep us posted

 

[marathongirl]

Great...wishing you lots of luck Marathongirl!!...xx

Thanks jojomojo I think I covered all my bases so..... I find it a bit of a relief after o until about 7 dpo and then get all worked up again about testing Who ever thought this TTC thing would be so complex???

 

[marathongirl]

Hell Grey eyes how are you today? It feels weird to go a whole day without chatting. I'm glad you're still here. Saw my TCM doctor yesterday and she said my body was doing a bit better with the cold. She gave me more herbs a few the same and some new ones. I'm feeling good,think I o'd yesterday? Had really bad cramps all afternoon and my temp was up today. We will see tomorrow if it stays up. I didn't use the digi but I just said smiley because I knew you would know what I mean. I might have missed the first part of the surge as it was pretty dark on Tues and pos yesterday(wed). I didn't test tues evening so it might have been positive then which would mean I could've o'd yesterday? I will update my chart on ff and you can tell me what you think? Are you still temping?

 

[marathongirl]

That wasn't supposed to sat hell by the way!

 

[Grey Eyes]

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[marathongirl]

No, I stopped bbt'ing a few days after I got my bpf...I was starting to stress about it But I notice I get a chill occassionally and I'll check it midday and it'll be up around 99.2 or 99.5...I asked my doctor about it today and he stated that is totally normal for pregnant women Who knew?lol

I am feeling good...My doc said I would be about 7 weeks and 2 days give or take when I go in for my first abdominal u/s...I always get nervous about those!but excited too Can't wait for you to test! What day are you planning??

I know what you mean about getting chills. I think I was very cold when I was preggo the last time. I would advise on wearing lots of clothes and eating hot foods not cold or raw foods. This is what both my acupuncturist and my TCM doctor said your temp sounds high but I guess that's good I will wait until at least 11 or 12 dpo

 

[marathongirl]

Grey eyes- I would say its probably the progesterone that is making your bbt so high because when I was testing during the day last pregnancy it was always in the high 98's. Progesterone is a heat producing hormone.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Grey eyes- I would say its probably the progesterone that is making your bbt so high because when I was testing during the day last pregnancy it was always in the high 98's. Progesterone is a heat producing hormone.

That's true..that's what my dh said too. I called and asked my doctor about it today and he told me that high temps are normal in pregnancy. I get these spikes during the day that range between 99.2 and 99.5 O well, as long as it's normal. And yes I try to drink hot drinks and we always have homecooked hot food. Except for my midnight ice cream (sshhhh)

 

[marathongirl]

Grey eyes- Sounds great! I was just talking about the hot food because you said you felt chilled sometimes. I used to live off of raw fruit and salads and smoothies and my TCM said that is terrible if you are already cold.I definitely feel better now that I am not eating any cold food. I even cook my fruit with my oatmeal in the morning!
How are you today??
I guess I am 2 dpo today as my temp was up again this am.Good thing I opk'd and was on the ball because I o'd 2 days earlier than last cycle

 

[Grey Eyes]

Marathongirl-

So are you going to test around 25 or 26?? I guess that'd be about right I am excited for you!! Haven;t heard from Philomena lately...hope she's doing okay!

AFM- bloat showed up today. So I am now having self-image issues :haha jk...but wearing my most comfortable pants today lol!

 

[marathongirl]

Marathongirl-

So are you going to test around 25 or 26?? I guess that'd be about right I am excited for you!! Haven;t heard from Philomena lately...hope she's doing okay!

AFM- bloat showed up today. So I am now having self-image issues :haha jk...but wearing my most comfortable pants today lol!

HOw exciting!!YOu know you will slim right back down so don't worry about itLol. I know what you mean but this is not a time to worry about it as you know. Are you still dong your workouts?How about appetite? Are you feeling really hungry or just normal??

I am feeling pretty good today. Trying to stay positive I think we bd'd at the right times so......

 

[Grey Eyes]

Marathongirl-

So are you going to test around 25 or 26?? I guess that'd be about right I am excited for you!! Haven;t heard from Philomena lately...hope she's doing okay!

AFM- bloat showed up today. So I am now having self-image issues :haha jk...but wearing my most comfortable pants today lol!

HOw exciting!!YOu know you will slim right back down so don't worry about itLol. I know what you mean but this is not a time to worry about it as you know. Are you still dong your workouts?How about appetite? Are you feeling really hungry or just normal??

I am feeling pretty good today. Trying to stay positive I think we bd'd at the right times so......

I think you are on your way to bfp this month! I get hungry at odd times and not just sorta "I could do with somehting" but ravenously "I gotta EAT!" Been trying not to eat junk (minus ice cream of course) and taking my prenatals and folic acid. Yeah, the bloat thing...as soon as a favorite jeans start feeling snug panic sets in! I still work out with weights and everything and stay realy active. I feel better when I do that.

Got my fx'd for you...I am sure you dtd all at the right times! Have to talked to your doc about maybe a good time now for progesterone? It helps with implantation especially..

 

[marathongirl]

Marathongirl-

So are you going to test around 25 or 26?? I guess that'd be about right I am excited for you!! Haven;t heard from Philomena lately...hope she's doing okay!

AFM- bloat showed up today. So I am now having self-image issues :haha jk...but wearing my most comfortable pants today lol!

HOw exciting!!YOu know you will slim right back down so don't worry about itLol. I know what you mean but this is not a time to worry about it as you know. Are you still dong your workouts?How about appetite? Are you feeling really hungry or just normal??

I am feeling pretty good today. Trying to stay positive I think we bd'd at the right times so......

I think you are on your way to bfp this month! I get hungry at odd times and not just sorta "I could do with somehting" but ravenously "I gotta EAT!" Been trying not to eat junk (minus ice cream of course) and taking my prenatals and folic acid. Yeah, the bloat thing...as soon as a favorite jeans start feeling snug panic sets in! I still work out with weights and everything and stay realy active. I feel better when I do that.

Got my fx'd for you...I am sure you dtd all at the right times! Have to talked to your doc about maybe a good time now for progesterone? It helps with implantation especially..

Thanks I am still a bit mixed on the progesterone thing. My FS said that progesterone doesn't cause miscarriage but rather progesterone drops because the embryo isn't viable. I think if I don't get my BFP this month I will push a bit harder for it thanks for being so positive

 

[Grey Eyes]

I have read that also....in my case when I talked to doc he stated that the corpus luteum often matures early and dies leaving the embryo without progesterone. So I was freaked out by that and went for the extra! In your case I think you are wise to wait and see. It's always best to talk to your FS about anything like that.

AFM- still feeling bloated tonight. Cooking dinner for everyone and doing my college on-line stuff...

 

[marathongirl]

I have read that also....in my case when I talked to doc he stated that the corpus luteum often matures early and dies leaving the embryo without progesterone. So I was freaked out by that and went for the extra! In your case I think you are wise to wait and see. It's always best to talk to your FS about anything like that.

AFM- still feeling bloated tonight. Cooking dinner for everyone and doing my college on-line stuff...

Maybe I will go to my regular doctor and see if I can go for a blood test to test the level at day 22 I think? I will go on Monday just to ease my mind. I know during one of my chemical pregnancies my levels were great
I am at a cold hockey rink watching my daughter play hockey! I am a little concerned as my TCM doctor told me to avoid being cold.;
I will cook dinner when I get home. How long does your doctor want you to take the progesterone?