Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[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.

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

Nope.. I need to work today.. we are on 1/2 staff already, and so there isn't anyone to back me up when I'm like today and tomorrow. It isn't too bad as I can do it from home.

 

[Philomena]

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.

Just a thought.... does Facebook have a function where you can report abuse? if you sent something to them and explained the situation, maybe they could freeze S/N's account or something?

I'm feeling pretty good these days.... I went last night to get my belly painted with henna and it turned out pretty good! As soon as it darkens up, I'll post a pic for you guys!
I'm just watching a news segment that says Alberta is having a baby boom right now! We are having more babies here than anywhere else in Canada.... all you ladies need to move here!! There's something in the water, apparently!! *grin*

I have a feeling this baby might come before her due date (Jan 3).... when I'm up and doing things I frequently feel the low, down pressure and I just sense my cervix is effacing (getting thinner).... which is really, really good. Nobody has done an internal on me yet, so I have no idea of any actual numbers or whether I'm slightly dilated or not at all, but in some ways, I like that.... leaves it up to my imagination and I can believe whatever I want! They say it never really matters anyway, because some women can be effaced and dilated the same for weeks, and others can seem a long way off and have short, fast labours where the body does all the work in a matter of minutes! I told this baby that anytime after Friday is fine.... but if not right away, then to please wait until after Christmas! *grin*
Babes still gets hiccups a few times every day and last night when I was getting my henna painted, she was very wobbley in there!!

Friday is my Blessingway, and I've decided I'm actually crazy as I've invited about 50 people to come to the Feast portion of the evening! What was I thinking?? So there's going to be about 8 of us for the actual ceremonial part, and then a short break, and then like an open house type of dealio where people can come and go and have a bite to eat and a visit with me etc before Babes comes....

Terri Lou, since December 21st will hit the UK before it hits Canada, you can let me know if it really IS the end of the world, ok? Because if it is, I won't bother to mop my floors before the Blessingway! *grin*

If Babes decides to come on the 21st or the 22nd, then she will be called a 'Child of Promise'.... Children born on the Winter Solstice are especially unique in that they are the embodiment of the promise that the days will resume and get longer again.... that the sun will rise again, that there is, indeed, a new dawn coming.... I keep thinking how appropriate that would be for me and my situation.... a good day to have a baby!! I'm 38 weeks tomorrow and so I'm comfortable having this little one anytime after that! My mom says I was two weeks early... in fact she went in to see her doctor on a Friday and he said it was a ways off and went fishing for the weekend and I was born within 3 hours on that Sunday! I'd be ok with a nice short labour like that!!

TerriLou, I hope this whole mess can resolve soon.... you don't need this kind of thing right now!! and your DH certainly doesn't need it if he's to do his part when you do get a positive OPK!! Still sending good thoughts your way all the way over the ocean!!

 

[Philomena]

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

I'm still doing my spinning babies! I believe the baby is still head down, and we'll know tomorrow.... I go for ANOTHER scan.... *sigh*
I don't mind really, because it gives me good information about how the placenta is doing and they give me an estimate of the size of the baby. Last time it was in the 50th percentile at around 6.5lbs and tomorrow it should be around 7 lbs and 3oz (ish) to be in the 50th percentile... so I feel like anything up to 7 lbs and 12oz could still be considered 'normal' size.... I think it's highly unlikely the baby has gained that much in a week and a half.... and as long as it doesn't look like the baby will be 10 lbs or bigger, then I'm going to advocate for a natural, spontaneous labour and avoid being induced as much as I can. The only caveat being that if I feel the tech is seeing issues with my placenta, then of course that factors into it as well!

How are you feeling these days? Ready for Christmas??

 

[TerriLou]

Thanks again Phil, we have reported N/S to quite a few places. As we know him from diving, which is obviously a dangerous sport in itself, we have told the awarding bodies as he sent Zara a message saying he was going to take an overdose, then about an hour later, his FB status was "Goodbye". 2 people 'liked' that status, which was a bit strange, but he didn't answer the people who asked if he was OK. He has at least 7 seperate FB accounts, all in different names, one is Nick and another is Simon, he says they are brothers! We have told FB of the accounts we believe to be him, but I don't think they'll do anything.

Remember Coy, when she was about to have Aeryn, or so we thought! It was quite funny, we all thought she was going to be early, but ended up being a little bit late.

I like the idea of the henna belly. I love to see the designs, I've had a hand done a couple of times, but have never known anyone have their bump done. I look forward to seeing the pics.

I'll let you know if the 21st still happens, but if you don't hear from me, please don't assume anything. LOL! I will try to remember to post something on my way to work.

Chantal, good to meet you too, I'm Tracey and I've been TCC for nearly 2 years. We caught in May 2010, but unfortunately had a mc at 8 weeks. I've stamped my feet with my doc as they don't do anything until 2 years have passed, but as I'm not getting any younger, he's doing some tests on both of us before he refers us to a specialist.

I don't know what will happen with the SA tomorrow, I'm going with him because it has to be handed in within an hour of erm.... producing the so as it can take a while getting to the hospital and then finding your way around, I think we'll do it there and I can help him along. No dirty magazines for him!!!

 

[Philomena]

Thanks again Phil, we have reported N/S to quite a few places. As we know him from diving, which is obviously a dangerous sport in itself, we have told the awarding bodies as he sent Zara a message saying he was going to take an overdose, then about an hour later, his FB status was "Goodbye". 2 people 'liked' that status, which was a bit strange, but he didn't answer the people who asked if he was OK. He has at least 7 seperate FB accounts, all in different names, one is Nick and another is Simon, he says they are brothers! We have told FB of the accounts we believe to be him, but I don't think they'll do anything.

Remember Coy, when she was about to have Aeryn, or so we thought! It was quite funny, we all thought she was going to be early, but ended up being a little bit late.

I like the idea of the henna belly. I love to see the designs, I've had a hand done a couple of times, but have never known anyone have their bump done. I look forward to seeing the pics.

I'll let you know if the 21st still happens, but if you don't hear from me, please don't assume anything. LOL! I will try to remember to post something on my way to work.

Chantal, good to meet you too, I'm Tracey and I've been TCC for nearly 2 years. We caught in May 2010, but unfortunately had a mc at 8 weeks. I've stamped my feet with my doc as they don't do anything until 2 years have passed, but as I'm not getting any younger, he's doing some tests on both of us before he refers us to a specialist.

I don't know what will happen with the SA tomorrow, I'm going with him because it has to be handed in within an hour of erm.... producing the so as it can take a while getting to the hospital and then finding your way around, I think we'll do it there and I can help him along. No dirty magazines for him!!!

yeah, my Dh had to do two SA's (two different docs) and he complained how 'clinical' it was.... and the ick factor was almost enough to put him off his game.... but he wanted a baby more than he cared about the slimey mags.... *grin*

 

[AngelSerenity]

Babywhisperer... I've just realised I didnt answer your question if I was having any side effects . I do have one strange thing that started after my 6th MC in September and I'm going to the GP on Friday to get it checked, just in case. My hair has started falling out, but my head of hair isnt getting any thinner. Like when you stop breastfeeding/or just after a baby and you dont breastfeed. My hairdresser noticed it a fortnight ago as I thought it was my imagination and she mentioned it could be linked to an overactive thyroid so I thought I had better get it checked now I've been given the green light to TTC again. I can't see how it is my thyroid as apart from excess hair falling out I do not have any other symptoms so I'm thinking it may be a side effect from either the high dose folic acid, high dose vit d or oemga 3 which I started taking in September. I've a bit of dry skin here and there but I think that's just down to the cold, central heating and constantly washing my hands (not OCD just the joys of a toddler).

Time will tell, pray for me ladies that it's not my thyroid as that will mean WTT while I get it under control as it can be a major factor in TTC and MCs. I've never had any bother before.


Terri, I hope that stalker clears off quietly and quickly . I hope you are not too worried about it x


Phil, I love the sound of your Blessingway. Is this a pagan ritual linked to the pregnancy? I would class myself as a spiritualist and I've studied some religions out of interest but unfortunately I do not know a lot about paganism.

Ali, not long now lady


Coy, I think Ali needs to send you some of that Florida sunshine!!!!!!


I'm beat girls as I'm getting over a mild tummy bug so I'm off to bed. I hate this time difference sometimes as I know a lot of you are obviously on when it's night time here in the UK and I would love to chat but c'est la vie...

Have a good day all xo

 

[Babywhisperer]

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

We never run the heat overnight as we like to sleep in a colder room. I tend to get warm when I sleep.

 

[Babywhisperer]

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.

I hate to suggest this as I don't want his poor wife to get hurt but then again maybe she knows. Can anyone threaten him with informing his wife to see if he will back off? In NY it would be easy to handle as I know plenty of cops that would be all over this guy. I hope the drama ends soon. Can everyone get restraining orders?

 

[Babywhisperer]

Babywhisperer... I've just realised I didnt answer your question if I was having any side effects . I do have one strange thing that started after my 6th MC in September and I'm going to the GP on Friday to get it checked, just in case. My hair has started falling out, but my head of hair isnt getting any thinner. Like when you stop breastfeeding/or just after a baby and you dont breastfeed. My hairdresser noticed it a fortnight ago as I thought it was my imagination and she mentioned it could be linked to an overactive thyroid so I thought I had better get it checked now I've been given the green light to TTC again. I can't see how it is my thyroid as apart from excess hair falling out I do not have any other symptoms so I'm thinking it may be a side effect from either the high dose folic acid, high dose vit d or oemga 3 which I started taking in September. I've a bit of dry skin here and there but I think that's just down to the cold, central heating and constantly washing my hands (not OCD just the joys of a toddler).

Time will tell, pray for me ladies that it's not my thyroid as that will mean WTT while I get it under control as it can be a major factor in TTC and MCs. I've never had any bother before.


Terri, I hope that stalker clears off quietly and quickly . I hope you are not too worried about it x


Phil, I love the sound of your Blessingway. Is this a pagan ritual linked to the pregnancy? I would class myself as a spiritualist and I've studied some religions out of interest but unfortunately I do not know a lot about paganism.

Ali, not long now lady


Coy, I think Ali needs to send you some of that Florida sunshine!!!!!!


I'm beat girls as I'm getting over a mild tummy bug so I'm off to bed. I hate this time difference sometimes as I know a lot of you are obviously on when it's night time here in the UK and I would love to chat but c'est la vie...

Have a good day all xo

I hope it's not your thyroid, I'm hypo and its a pain but they can regulate it. Some women even self regulate when they get prego. Stress can also make hair fall out. You will know with a simple thyroid blood panel that the dr can write a script for. Good luck!!!

 

[alicatt]

BabyWhisperer - wasn't your appt today? Or is it tomorrow? My brain is frazzled. Either way I hope it goes/went well!

 

[never_give_up]

Thanks again Phil, we have reported N/S to quite a few places. As we know him from diving, which is obviously a dangerous sport in itself, we have told the awarding bodies as he sent Zara a message saying he was going to take an overdose, then about an hour later, his FB status was "Goodbye". 2 people 'liked' that status, which was a bit strange, but he didn't answer the people who asked if he was OK. He has at least 7 seperate FB accounts, all in different names, one is Nick and another is Simon, he says they are brothers! We have told FB of the accounts we believe to be him, but I don't think they'll do anything.

Remember Coy, when she was about to have Aeryn, or so we thought! It was quite funny, we all thought she was going to be early, but ended up being a little bit late.

I like the idea of the henna belly. I love to see the designs, I've had a hand done a couple of times, but have never known anyone have their bump done. I look forward to seeing the pics.

I'll let you know if the 21st still happens, but if you don't hear from me, please don't assume anything. LOL! I will try to remember to post something on my way to work.

Chantal, good to meet you too, I'm Tracey and I've been TCC for nearly 2 years. We caught in May 2010, but unfortunately had a mc at 8 weeks. I've stamped my feet with my doc as they don't do anything until 2 years have passed, but as I'm not getting any younger, he's doing some tests on both of us before he refers us to a specialist.

I don't know what will happen with the SA tomorrow, I'm going with him because it has to be handed in within an hour of erm.... producing the so as it can take a while getting to the hospital and then finding your way around, I think we'll do it there and I can help him along. No dirty magazines for him!!!

I am sorry for your miscarriage. Why wouldn't they do anything until 2 years? I had a miscarriage March 2010 and the RE said he wanted to do tests and then try ivf asap. I was 38.

Dh always asks for those special condoms for collection. Luckily we live about 35 mins from the clinic. He said he has seen too many movies with men going into a room with a magazine and he dreads it.
Hope all goes well for you two tomorrow.

 

[never_give_up]

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.

Just a thought.... does Facebook have a function where you can report abuse? if you sent something to them and explained the situation, maybe they could freeze S/N's account or something?

I'm feeling pretty good these days.... I went last night to get my belly painted with henna and it turned out pretty good! As soon as it darkens up, I'll post a pic for you guys!
I'm just watching a news segment that says Alberta is having a baby boom right now! We are having more babies here than anywhere else in Canada.... all you ladies need to move here!! There's something in the water, apparently!! *grin*

I have a feeling this baby might come before her due date (Jan 3).... when I'm up and doing things I frequently feel the low, down pressure and I just sense my cervix is effacing (getting thinner).... which is really, really good. Nobody has done an internal on me yet, so I have no idea of any actual numbers or whether I'm slightly dilated or not at all, but in some ways, I like that.... leaves it up to my imagination and I can believe whatever I want! They say it never really matters anyway, because some women can be effaced and dilated the same for weeks, and others can seem a long way off and have short, fast labours where the body does all the work in a matter of minutes! I told this baby that anytime after Friday is fine.... but if not right away, then to please wait until after Christmas! *grin*
Babes still gets hiccups a few times every day and last night when I was getting my henna painted, she was very wobbley in there!!

Friday is my Blessingway, and I've decided I'm actually crazy as I've invited about 50 people to come to the Feast portion of the evening! What was I thinking?? So there's going to be about 8 of us for the actual ceremonial part, and then a short break, and then like an open house type of dealio where people can come and go and have a bite to eat and a visit with me etc before Babes comes....

Terri Lou, since December 21st will hit the UK before it hits Canada, you can let me know if it really IS the end of the world, ok? Because if it is, I won't bother to mop my floors before the Blessingway! *grin*

If Babes decides to come on the 21st or the 22nd, then she will be called a 'Child of Promise'.... Children born on the Winter Solstice are especially unique in that they are the embodiment of the promise that the days will resume and get longer again.... that the sun will rise again, that there is, indeed, a new dawn coming.... I keep thinking how appropriate that would be for me and my situation.... a good day to have a baby!! I'm 38 weeks tomorrow and so I'm comfortable having this little one anytime after that! My mom says I was two weeks early... in fact she went in to see her doctor on a Friday and he said it was a ways off and went fishing for the weekend and I was born within 3 hours on that Sunday! I'd be ok with a nice short labour like that!!

TerriLou, I hope this whole mess can resolve soon.... you don't need this kind of thing right now!! and your DH certainly doesn't need it if he's to do his part when you do get a positive OPK!! Still sending good thoughts your way all the way over the ocean!!

Philomena I enjoyed reading about the Blessingway. It sounds wonderful. Wow 50 people is alot to entertain. If I remember correctly this is a Navajo custom? I recently got my Algonquin status so that I could vote for the Algonquin land claim. I was born in Montreal and my great grandparents are from Ottawa and were algonquins.
https://www.algonquinfirstnation.com/algonquin_history.html

 

[Philomena]

[QUOTE=AngelSerenity;24092029


Phil, I love the sound of your Blessingway. Is this a pagan ritual linked to the pregnancy? I would class myself as a spiritualist and I've studied some religions out of interest but unfortunately I do not know a lot about paganism.


Blessingways did start as a Navajo tradition! a way to support and mark the change in life for a woman as she was preparing to give birth.... I can't even remember how I came across it.... but I knew it is exactly what I need to prepare for this birth after all the stress I've been under this pregnancy!!

Nowadays there are a number of different ways to have a Blessingway, and I don't know exactly what to expect at mine.... my best friend is hosting it and part of the mystery and being able to let go for the mum is to experience it all without completely knowing what is going to come next... there are a number of things that are done that are pretty common.... like having each woman participating in the ceremonial part bring a bead which can then be put on a necklace the mum would wear in labour... while stringing the bead, the guest would tell a story of support, strength, that sort of thing, so that the energy of that comes into the labour room with the necklace and the mum.... or creating a web where ladies tell a story and then toss a ball of yarn (allowing it to unwind as it's thrown) around the circle until each has spoken.... making a visual of how interconnected we all are...
I do know that we will be acknowledging the four directions and the grandmothers of the four directions (part of my native heritage coming through!) and we will be smudging.... but as for the rest, I have no idea what my bestie has in store for me!!
It can be considered a paganist type of thing, but honestly, I think it can be accommodated to any type of belief system. The main focus is the mum, and in showing her support and love during this most vulnerable time.... so I will know I'm not alone, you know? That they are all there for me during the labour and the post-partum time.... It's meant to be very empowering.... I was very picky about who I've invited to the actual ceremonial part... because it can be so emotional....
afterwards, there is usually a feast or food and fellowship of some sort, to bring things back to earth... to ground us and bring us back to real life, so to speak.... and for that, I really wanted to open it up to everyone.... it gives me an opportunity to visit one more time without baby, and since I usually have a massive Christmas party and am not this year, this is a good compromise!

 

[Philomena]

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.

Just a thought.... does Facebook have a function where you can report abuse? if you sent something to them and explained the situation, maybe they could freeze S/N's account or something?

I'm feeling pretty good these days.... I went last night to get my belly painted with henna and it turned out pretty good! As soon as it darkens up, I'll post a pic for you guys!
I'm just watching a news segment that says Alberta is having a baby boom right now! We are having more babies here than anywhere else in Canada.... all you ladies need to move here!! There's something in the water, apparently!! *grin*

I have a feeling this baby might come before her due date (Jan 3).... when I'm up and doing things I frequently feel the low, down pressure and I just sense my cervix is effacing (getting thinner).... which is really, really good. Nobody has done an internal on me yet, so I have no idea of any actual numbers or whether I'm slightly dilated or not at all, but in some ways, I like that.... leaves it up to my imagination and I can believe whatever I want! They say it never really matters anyway, because some women can be effaced and dilated the same for weeks, and others can seem a long way off and have short, fast labours where the body does all the work in a matter of minutes! I told this baby that anytime after Friday is fine.... but if not right away, then to please wait until after Christmas! *grin*
Babes still gets hiccups a few times every day and last night when I was getting my henna painted, she was very wobbley in there!!

Friday is my Blessingway, and I've decided I'm actually crazy as I've invited about 50 people to come to the Feast portion of the evening! What was I thinking?? So there's going to be about 8 of us for the actual ceremonial part, and then a short break, and then like an open house type of dealio where people can come and go and have a bite to eat and a visit with me etc before Babes comes....

Terri Lou, since December 21st will hit the UK before it hits Canada, you can let me know if it really IS the end of the world, ok? Because if it is, I won't bother to mop my floors before the Blessingway! *grin*

If Babes decides to come on the 21st or the 22nd, then she will be called a 'Child of Promise'.... Children born on the Winter Solstice are especially unique in that they are the embodiment of the promise that the days will resume and get longer again.... that the sun will rise again, that there is, indeed, a new dawn coming.... I keep thinking how appropriate that would be for me and my situation.... a good day to have a baby!! I'm 38 weeks tomorrow and so I'm comfortable having this little one anytime after that! My mom says I was two weeks early... in fact she went in to see her doctor on a Friday and he said it was a ways off and went fishing for the weekend and I was born within 3 hours on that Sunday! I'd be ok with a nice short labour like that!!

TerriLou, I hope this whole mess can resolve soon.... you don't need this kind of thing right now!! and your DH certainly doesn't need it if he's to do his part when you do get a positive OPK!! Still sending good thoughts your way all the way over the ocean!!

Philomena I enjoyed reading about the Blessingway. It sounds wonderful. Wow 50 people is alot to entertain. If I remember correctly this is a Navajo custom? I recently got my Algonquin status so that I could vote for the Algonquin land claim. I was born in Montreal and my great grandparents are from Ottawa and were algonquins.
https://www.algonquinfirstnation.com/algonquin_history.html

I have Cree and Ojibway in my family tree dating back hundreds of years... some of my ancestors were early settlers, and many of those early settlers took on native wives!
I don't identify specifically with one tribe over another, but do tend to incorporate 'native' traditions into my day to day life.... like smudging (I always feel better when I do it!) and some of the beliefs, the stewardship of nature, the trying to be aware and compassionate to the plants and animals around us.... that sort of thing....

Thanks for posting the link!!

I invited 50, but it's short notice, so I'm hoping hardly anyone will come!! *grin*
one last hurrah before the baby comes!!
phil.

 

[Babywhisperer]

BabyWhisperer - wasn't your appt today? Or is it tomorrow? My brain is frazzled. Either way I hope it goes/went well!

Appt had to be cxld since the Dr went home with a bad stomach bug. I have rescheduled for tomorrow @ 4 if she is feeling better an in the office. I hope she is in tomorrow as I don't want to put this off until after the holiday...but whatever will be, will be. Thanks for checking in. How are you feeling??

 

[alicatt]

BabyWhisperer - wasn't your appt today? Or is it tomorrow? My brain is frazzled. Either way I hope it goes/went well!

Appt had to be cxld since the Dr went home with a bad stomach bug. I have rescheduled for tomorrow @ 4 if she is feeling better an in the office. I hope she is in tomorrow as I don't want to put this off until after the holiday...but whatever will be, will be. Thanks for checking in. How are you feeling??

Oh! I hope you get your appt tomorrow!

I just read that implantation cramps are often worse at night.. so I think my cramps are a good sign. It's been really bad the last 2 nights. Seems to set in around 6pm. I wonder why?

 

[never_give_up]

BabyWhisperer - wasn't your appt today? Or is it tomorrow? My brain is frazzled. Either way I hope it goes/went well!

Appt had to be cxld since the Dr went home with a bad stomach bug. I have rescheduled for tomorrow @ 4 if she is feeling better an in the office. I hope she is in tomorrow as I don't want to put this off until after the holiday...but whatever will be, will be. Thanks for checking in. How are you feeling??

Oh! I hope you get your appt tomorrow!

I just read that implantation cramps are often worse at night.. so I think my cramps are a good sign. It's been really bad the last 2 nights. Seems to set in around 6pm. I wonder why?

Yes Ali that makes sense that implantation cramps are worse at night. I have fibrocystic breasts and the left one that I had the biopsy on hurts so much at night. I think maybe hormones levels rise at night. Stick little beans stick

 

[never_give_up]

Ali I may have found a reason why your cramps have been worse at night. I just read that the level of estrogen increases at night time causes digestion to slow down, so you get more cramps. Have you tried a warm water bottle?

 

[Samsfan]

Hello everyone

Alicatt--- its closer to the weekend!!!!

Terrilou- So nice to meet you!!!!!!

So I saw my doc today and his official recommendation is IVF... Wow scary! He projects a 45% success rate as opposed to 10% w IUI. He said no time to wait... I still have eggs...but don't know how long they will be viable. What a rollercoaster today! It seems that I have just a couple of things I have to check off my list before I start. A watersono and regular gyno check up since its been a while... and those are scheduled for the first week in January... I forgot to ask him when I start..but I guess I'll learn after the watersono...(which is different from the femvue). I don't think I am emotionally ready for this...but I understand its all worth it

 

[alicatt]

Ali I may have found a reason why your cramps have been worse at night. I just read that the level of estrogen increases at night time causes digestion to slow down, so you get more cramps. Have you tried a warm water bottle?

Interesting! I guess it is possible. It was worse earlier but is not too bad now, might actually get some sleep! I was looking at my timeline and implantation is supposed to end tomorrow, then HCG is supposed to start being produced. I guess we'll see!