Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Samsfan]

Alicatt---

I'll go armed with questions tomorrow!!!! How are you feeling? I'm excited for you.. .can't wait until this weekend for you!

 

[alicatt]

Alicatt---

I'll go armed with questions tomorrow!!!! How are you feeling? I'm excited for you.. .can't wait until this weekend for you!

Thanks! I'm hopeful.. definitely cramping a lot.. hopefully this is a good thing!
GL at your appt tomorrow!

BabyWhisperer.. you too! I hope your appt with the FS goes well!

 

[Samsfan]

I'm doing research and I'm having an AMH breakdown. Reality just hit me! Dont know how I'm taking this...but I don't think it's well. I just cannot comprehend my doctors answer today that .5 doesn't mean I have a low reserve...when I've read every website that says it is.

Alicatt---

I'll go armed with questions tomorrow!!!! How are you feeling? I'm excited for you.. .can't wait until this weekend for you!

Thanks! I'm hopeful.. definitely cramping a lot.. hopefully this is a good thing!
GL at your appt tomorrow!

BabyWhisperer.. you too! I hope your appt with the FS goes well!

 

[FirstTry]

Ali: I tested my trigger out and finally got a negative at 4dp5dt. Then, got a very faint BFP the next morning, 5dp5dt. So, I think you can start testing on Thursday. Unless you'd rather wait a few more days to be sure that the results are accurate. Either way, I have a good feeling for you this month!

 

[alicatt]

I'm doing research and I'm having an AMH breakdown. Reality just hit me! Dont know how I'm taking this...but I don't think it's well. I just cannot comprehend my doctors answer today that .5 doesn't mean I have a low reserve...when I've read every website that says it is.

Alicatt---

I'll go armed with questions tomorrow!!!! How are you feeling? I'm excited for you.. .can't wait until this weekend for you!

Thanks! I'm hopeful.. definitely cramping a lot.. hopefully this is a good thing!
GL at your appt tomorrow!

BabyWhisperer.. you too! I hope your appt with the FS goes well!

Ya.. unfortunately that is what I understand about AMH too. Maybe you are using a different scale for your result? I'd definitely bring it up with him. My FS has said that there is a protocol called the lupron flare that has had success for women who's ovarian reserve is compromised. So don't be upset! There is still hope! I just think you need your Dr to do the proper testing and give your your best options. If you aren't satisfied with his assessment then by all means get a second opinion. Let us know how tomorrow goes!

 

[alicatt]

Ali: I tested my trigger out and finally got a negative at 4dp5dt. Then, got a very faint BFP the next morning, 5dp5dt. So, I think you can start testing on Thursday. Unless you'd rather wait a few more days to be sure that the results are accurate. Either way, I have a good feeling for you this month!

I got a pack of 25 ICs and I'm testing all the time lol. I know it's too early! I figure Thurs/Sat should be my window.

Right know I feel like my lower back is broken with waves of nausea! Yum!

 

[AngelSerenity]

Angel - YAY on being able to TTC. So have they figured out what the problem is yet? Seems to me that you are still awaiting some sort of an answer? GL!!!

Still no definite answers for me Ali, this is common for a lot of RMCers. The theory they are working on for me is clotting after I get a BFP as most of my losses are at 10-12 weeks after a healthy heartbeat etc was seen. The hysteroscopy was a precautionary investigation just in case.

Angel: It's great to have you back! Have you had your day 21 progesterone tested? Will your doctor give you progesterone supplements? If you're clotting, have you been advised to take baby aspirin every day? I think that's a common treatment.

AFM, I had my D&C today. I'm hanging out on the couch now. I feel okay and am hoping that the pain meds have already worn off.

Hi FirstTry, I hope you are recovering ok? I've had a couple of D+Cs so I hope you are taking it easy and taking each day as it comes. The worse part for me was the hormone shifts as my body settled down again .

I had cycle testing a few years ago when I couldnt conceive and progesterone was normal at that stage, although I know now it could have changed. The doctor agrees with the progesterone / placenta / 35+ links so I have got it prescribed from BFP.

My current protocol (doctor's and my own additions)
Before BFP: Low dose aspirin, high dose folic acid, agnus castus (vitex), omega 3, high dose Vit D and Pregnacare Conception Vitamins.
From BFP: in addition daily clexane injections and progesterone (400mg twice daily), and drop the agnus castus.


What's the next point of action for you? xo

Twotogo.... perhaps it's just a one-off as you have been feeling poorly? Or could it be an IB?

Ali... how's those eggs cooking honey? I hope you are resting!!!!!!

Angel - thanks for asking.. I'm doing well, 2dp5dt (7dpo) I started feeling a little off today, dizzy, nausea, cramping, fatigue, and I'm weepy too! I'm not sure how much of this is the progesterone shots or the first signs of a BFP? According to the IVF DPO schedule my blastocysts are hatching and implanting yesterday and today. They will continue to implant for 2-3 days, then they start producing HCG, so maybe by Saturday I'll be able to test?

Stop that testing Ali!!!!! . The cramps could be a good sign, I'm very excited for you. And I agree with the theory perhaps the last donor and you just weren't compatible, fingers crossed this latest donor is the one!

Yes I scheduled an appointment next month. My gyno thinks I should have a laparoscopy because he suspects I have endometriosis and it could be what is damaging the quality of my eggs if it is on the ovaries. Made an appointment for dh to go to the urologist also. My sister in law died 1 year 3 months ago of breast cancer and I promised her I would make sure he got tested regularly to make sure he doesnt get prostate cancer or testicular cancer.

Never... has he not suspected this before? I just find it a little strange considering the treatment you have already had. I thought that would have been one of the basic questions at the start of your investigative journey to rule endometriosis out. Have you got many symptoms?

Ali praying you get your bfp Hun,twins would be fab

No bfp for me again af turned up on cd 23 before I even got chance to test ( bought some tests today got home went to pee and greeted with af gutted as only a 22 day cycle this month and 8 day lp.

Alin, I agree with Ali that I think you should see a FS now. You may just need a little booster of progesterone or something to help that LP

Phil- AFM then!

Ahem, AFM- K, let's see, it was butt cold here today so I tried to stay in. Didn't do any good I ended up having to run errands anyway, lol. I got some books in the mail that I ordered YAY!! I hope I get time to read some of them....historical type, all true stuff, you know- archaeological things like the search for the Ark of the Covenant and such...

I have been testing my temp in the morning when I wake up and it keeps reading in the 97's but I am double checking eith my thermometer to make sure I am planting it rright. I use one in my mouth and have to be careful the position. Anyways, neg on opk lately but LOADS (sorry, tmi ) of ewcm! Can you get that if you're not ov'ing? Anyway I told dh to be careful but he seems to be, uh, NOT so careful lately...I guess whatever God chooses is okay with me but I'd seriously like to get back in shape first!

Maybe drink a cold beer with next years Superbowl and some bada$$ kickboxing lessons first............

Working on choosing a ocuple extra courses, maybe I'll post'em on here so you ladies can help me choose, lol, as I am undecided at this point......

Hiya Coy. Yes you can still get your stages of CM without ovulating. However, I've noticed that sometimes my EWCM appears 3-4 days before I ovulate, weird.

Intrigued to read about these course choices, I'm just nosey lol

Ali: I tested my trigger out and finally got a negative at 4dp5dt. Then, got a very faint BFP the next morning, 5dp5dt. So, I think you can start testing on Thursday. Unless you'd rather wait a few more days to be sure that the results are accurate. Either way, I have a good feeling for you this month!

I got a pack of 25 ICs and I'm testing all the time lol. I know it's too early! I figure Thurs/Sat should be my window.

Right know I feel like my lower back is broken with waves of nausea! Yum!

Good sign Ali

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali: I tested my trigger out and finally got a negative at 4dp5dt. Then, got a very faint BFP the next morning, 5dp5dt. So, I think you can start testing on Thursday. Unless you'd rather wait a few more days to be sure that the results are accurate. Either way, I have a good feeling for you this month!

I got a pack of 25 ICs and I'm testing all the time lol. I know it's too early! I figure Thurs/Sat should be my window.

Right know I feel like my lower back is broken with waves of nausea! Yum!

Awwww Ali I'm sorry you feel icky, but it sounds like good symptoms to me! Keep positive vibes and visualizations. Even write the names of a boy and a girl on a piece of paper. I do this with business cards. I write the job, firm, title, and compensation on a card and it always works.

Angel it sounds like you have all bases covered with your protocol. And side effects from these meds and supplements?

Afm, big time temp drop and below my cover line which is a first. It makes me think the move of my ovu date by FF was wrong and my cover line is lower a d the 14 was my ovu date. Either that or the HSG is still wreaking havoc on my temps bc I have never dropped below my CL at this stage only the day of first spotting. Coy you are the chart Jedi any thoughts?

 

[AngelSerenity]

Babywhisperer, it could be a implantation dip, or was your bedroom exceptionally cold last night?

I found this on FF - https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Dip-below-coverline.html

Perhaps just one of those things?

x

 

[alicatt]

Babywhisperer, it could be a implantation dip, or was your bedroom exceptionally cold last night?

I found this on FF - https://www.fertilityfriend.com/Faqs/Dip-below-coverline.html

Perhaps just one of those things?

x

I was thinking implantation dip! Let's wait to see what our ninja chart stalker thinks!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Baby- Hm...I think it's either Implantation Dip as the ladies suggested OR...your temp of 99. was a fluke and FF got it wrong? Let's see what tomorrow brings! My chart is all funky or as I say "funked up" because I don't know heads nor tails at this point. ewcm in abundance and my cervix is seriously soft and low...which I told dh if he doesn't want another baby NOW we better be careful....Just to be certain!

 

[Grey Eyes]

AFM...not sure what to make of my temp! It is always between 97.1 and like 97.5. This includes my bbt and my waking temp! Crazy! And I have tested simultaneously with 3 diff gauges.... OOOoohhh well (as my 3 year old would say )

Today I have not yet had coffee. It's ready for me though. I should go start the fireplace up as it is only 4 degrees above zero outside BUT I am comfortable and letting the gas furnace take over for a bit Babes is asleep in her co-sleeper behind me so I am taking advantage. Yay!

Oh, btw- I built a HUGE snowman in our front yard just have to shape him and dress him a bit...He stands I'd say about7 feet tall? Yes, about. And he is probably 4 feet thick through. Gotta make a huge top hat now.....

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- how are you? I bet you tested! Gotta love that poas!

 

[alicatt]

Ali- how are you? I bet you tested! Gotta love that poas!

Of course I did! Still BFN. It is early yet. Hopefully I will see something in the next few days. I certainly feel horrible enough!

Cool about your snowman! I miss snowmen!! Can't make them here in FL. It is a beautiful day here, no clouds in the sky and probably about 75 degrees? I wish I was going to go hang out at the pool or take a nap! I'm too tired to work.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- how are you? I bet you tested! Gotta love that poas!

Of course I did! Still BFN. It is early yet. Hopefully I will see something in the next few days. I certainly feel horrible enough!

Cool about your snowman! I miss snowmen!! Can't make them here in FL. It is a beautiful day here, no clouds in the sky and probably about 75 degrees? I wish I was going to go hang out at the pool or take a nap! I'm too tired to work.

Can you get out of work today? Yes, try to hang by the pool but not too hot!

 

[TerriLou]

Well hello Ladies, sorry I've been MIA again. I keep coming on here, reading and catching up, then have to go out, so don't get chance to post anything.

I've just finished work for the day and Coy sent me a FB message, so I thought I really should pop on and say hi.

Well, I'm on CD54, I think I ovulated on Sunday or Monday as my boobs started hurting yesterday. I've only had one positive OPK, but I've got quite a lot of stress going on at the moment, so I think my body is even more messed up than normal. Hubby has to drop off his for analysis tomorrow, so we've not been able to do any since Sunday. We should apparently get the results in about 2 weeks, when we'll go and see the Doctor together. Hopefully then he will try me with Clomid, considering the Local Hospital doesn't like Metformin.

The thing stressing me. Hmmm, well, it goes back a while really. A friend of ours that we met in about April, introduced us to her Boyfriend of that time in about June. His name WAS Nick (Believe me, that is relevant!). They split up in about August as she found out he was married with 3 kids. She didn't really go into any more details, but said we needed to form our own opinions as we hadn't known either of them for long. I didn't like him anyway as he was too cocky for me, I don't like people that are full of themselves. Ian started diving with 'Nick' quite a lot, then he started to notice things going a bit strange. Some of the things he said didn't quite add up. It turned out his name was Simon, not Nick, he was just using that name because he didn't want his Wife finding out he was seeing other people,

Nick/Simon started stalking our friend, he wouldn't leave her alone, he was turning up at her work and on her bike ride to work. She then spoke to us about it all in more detail as she was worrying about Ian. Ian went away with Nick/Simon for a weekend diving and he was saying that our friend was stalking him and Ian started to figure things out. When they got back home, we went round to Zara's house and she played us recordings of answerphone messages he had left for her while he was away with Ian. Ian decided to block Nick/Simon on FB and delete his number from his phone. he started getting phone calls about 8 or 10 times a day pestering. Zara, went to the Police about the stalking and he got worse. He's threatened to come round to our house and wait outside until Ian speaks to him. We've also now been to the Police and he's started on another friend. We've since found out that he's stalking about 5 people, so its all gone mad. Ian has been really ill with it, hardly eating anything. I think he's mad at himself for making friends with him. Nick/Simon keeps posting things on Facebook about Ian and Zara having an affair, which, although I know it isn't true, its still hard to hear. He's just trying to cause trouble in anyway he can. I hate being at home on my own for fear that he may come round, although if he does, I just have to call the Police and he'll be arrested, but somehow that doesn't really put my mind at rest.

Well, so sorry to go on about this Ladies, it feels good to finally be able to get it out, its something I've been keeping bottled up for a while as it upsets Ian if we talk about it.

Well anyway, enough about me, I hope everyone is doing OK, FirstTry, I hope you're recovering well from the D&C, Angel, its good that you can TCC again, hopefully you'll get to find out whats going on soon. Ali, I'm so excited to hear some good news in the next couple of days. Coy, thanks for the nudge.

 

[Philomena]

Well hello Ladies, sorry I've been MIA again. I keep coming on here, reading and catching up, then have to go out, so don't get chance to post anything.

I've just finished work for the day and Coy sent me a FB message, so I thought I really should pop on and say hi.

Well, I'm on CD54, I think I ovulated on Sunday or Monday as my boobs started hurting yesterday. I've only had one positive OPK, but I've got quite a lot of stress going on at the moment, so I think my body is even more messed up than normal. Hubby has to drop off his for analysis tomorrow, so we've not been able to do any since Sunday. We should apparently get the results in about 2 weeks, when we'll go and see the Doctor together. Hopefully then he will try me with Clomid, considering the Local Hospital doesn't like Metformin.

The thing stressing me. Hmmm, well, it goes back a while really. A friend of ours that we met in about April, introduced us to her Boyfriend of that time in about June. His name WAS Nick (Believe me, that is relevant!). They split up in about August as she found out he was married with 3 kids. She didn't really go into any more details, but said we needed to form our own opinions as we hadn't known either of them for long. I didn't like him anyway as he was too cocky for me, I don't like people that are full of themselves. Ian started diving with 'Nick' quite a lot, then he started to notice things going a bit strange. Some of the things he said didn't quite add up. It turned out his name was Simon, not Nick, he was just using that name because he didn't want his Wife finding out he was seeing other people,

Nick/Simon started stalking our friend, he wouldn't leave her alone, he was turning up at her work and on her bike ride to work. She then spoke to us about it all in more detail as she was worrying about Ian. Ian went away with Nick/Simon for a weekend diving and he was saying that our friend was stalking him and Ian started to figure things out. When they got back home, we went round to Zara's house and she played us recordings of answerphone messages he had left for her while he was away with Ian. Ian decided to block Nick/Simon on FB and delete his number from his phone. he started getting phone calls about 8 or 10 times a day pestering. Zara, went to the Police about the stalking and he got worse. He's threatened to come round to our house and wait outside until Ian speaks to him. We've also now been to the Police and he's started on another friend. We've since found out that he's stalking about 5 people, so its all gone mad. Ian has been really ill with it, hardly eating anything. I think he's mad at himself for making friends with him. Nick/Simon keeps posting things on Facebook about Ian and Zara having an affair, which, although I know it isn't true, its still hard to hear. He's just trying to cause trouble in anyway he can. I hate being at home on my own for fear that he may come round, although if he does, I just have to call the Police and he'll be arrested, but somehow that doesn't really put my mind at rest.

Well, so sorry to go on about this Ladies, it feels good to finally be able to get it out, its something I've been keeping bottled up for a while as it upsets Ian if we talk about it.

Well anyway, enough about me, I hope everyone is doing OK, FirstTry, I hope you're recovering well from the D&C, Angel, its good that you can TCC again, hopefully you'll get to find out whats going on soon. Ali, I'm so excited to hear some good news in the next couple of days. Coy, thanks for the nudge.

Hi TerriLou,
It's good to hear from you. I'm so sorry this is happening for you guys. Please be very careful, as people like this Simon/Nick run by a different set of rules than the rest of us.... I can imagine that is a lot of stress for both of you! Sending you warm, positive thoughts from here in chilly Canada.....

 

[TerriLou]

Thanks Phil, it is a horrible business, but we don't check FB anymore to see what he's posting, although, other people keep telling us. He actually named my Hubby on one of his posts the other day, its really sad that people can't just get on with their own lives, they have to try to stuff up other people's.

How are you feeling anyway? Not long left now, is it? My friend is due within the next 3 weeks. Her last one was 8 weeks early, but this one seems to like it in the warm. I can't same I blame him/her.

 

[never_give_up]

Hello ladies

Nice to read all your news. I posted yesterday but still missed alot since then. lol

Ali- Keep those positive thoughts going I also feel this is your month

FirstTry- How are you feeling after your d&c?

Coy- You are so lucky you have snow to build a snowman. I was spoilt the first year I moved here we had enough snow before Christmas to build a snowman but dh said that is rare. Now the high is 40 and low is 28 so cold enough but precipitation keeping the snow away

Angel- it is good to see you. what is agnus castus? Gynocologist thought I had endometriosis when I went to him before seeing RE. The RE wasnt concerned about it and said ivf gets around endo and the icsi fixes the poor sperm morphology. After poor quality embryos however my gynocologist thinks maybe the endo could be causing damage to my eggs. That is just his opinion as he is not an RE. He did my hysteroscopy 2 years ago and removed a fibroid. he is a very good surgeon. I am wondering why he didnt see the endo from hysteroscopy. I must ask that next visit. Symptoms I have are very severe af cramps, backpain that radiates to the legs and vomitting (since I was 12). Also painful bowel movements and rectal bleeding the week before af. Pain decreased alot when I started taking primrose oil. I dont have ANY pain when I have an ivf cycle because I am on progesterone so I am going to ask the gyn. if he can write me a subscription. He mentioned hormone treatment last visit. I should have asked what he meant.

Philomena- Is baby still in downward position? Have you had to keep spinning?

Babywhisperer- I am thinking implantation dip too

Hello TerriLou nice to meet you. I am Chantal

 

[alicatt]

Thanks Phil, it is a horrible business, but we don't check FB anymore to see what he's posting, although, other people keep telling us. He actually named my Hubby on one of his posts the other day, its really sad that people can't just get on with their own lives, they have to try to stuff up other people's.

How are you feeling anyway? Not long left now, is it? My friend is due within the next 3 weeks. Her last one was 8 weeks early, but this one seems to like it in the warm. I can't same I blame him/her.

Tracey - I sure do hope this crazy person starts to leave you and your DH alone! That is not pleasant, and I can totally understand your concern being alone at home. That is frightful! EEK! Well I hope that he realizes he's being crazy and moves on.
GL with your DH's SA!