Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[alicatt]

One thing about split levels.. you get LOADS of exercise! I had a funky split (my first house) and the lower level had the 2nd bedroom, a full bath and an office/den. Then the middle level was the living room and entryway. Finally the top level had the kitchen, master bed and bath. It was really odd the way it was split, but in a way it worked because I had awesome views of the mountains from my kitchen. The bad part of it was that there wasn't a bathroom on the same floor as the living room. Nor was there a fridge! So I was always going up/down!


So I just got totally freaked out! I went out to use the hose, but I wanted to put the spray nozzle on it. Unfortunately there was a leaft stem in the nozzle, so I pulled and the leaf stem but it tugged back and then broke! I'm like what the hell? It was a lizard! Taking a nap in the nozzle. It wouldn't come out though I had to shake it, finally the lizard popped out! All the while Zoe is at my heel waiting with bated breath to chase said lizard. Nutty!

 

[babydust2me]

Congrats Phil!!!!!!!!!! SO EXCITING!!!!

 

[babydust2me]

Hey ladies! Well, how about those football games?!?! Seriously exciting! I'm a die hard Giants fan but I always love a good game.

So as for symptoms...I have been eating like a horse. Seriously not like me at all. My clothes still fit but I can see changes in my mid section which i'll be ok with if I get a bfp...if not...ugh Gotta cut back this week! Also, fatigue and something else but I completely forgot...seriously, just forgot just now. Maybe forgetfulness could be a symptom??? It was with my other two! lol. We will see...Oh! Just remembered~hot flashes. Had them baaaaaaddddd with ds

My ds turns 5 on Tuesday. Cannot believe it! 5years. Where does the time go!?!?! So of course we are having a bday party for him this weekend and I have about a million projects I would like to accomplish by then We will see what I can get done on my list! It's a good distraction until day at least!

Off to get a cup of decaf and go to bed! I'm pooped! Good night ladies!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hey ladies! Well, how about those football games?!?! Seriously exciting! I'm a die hard Giants fan but I always love a good game.

So as for symptoms...I have been eating like a horse. Seriously not like me at all. My clothes still fit but I can see changes in my mid section which i'll be ok with if I get a bfp...if not...ugh Gotta cut back this week! Also, fatigue and something else but I completely forgot...seriously, just forgot just now. Maybe forgetfulness could be a symptom??? It was with my other two! lol. We will see...Oh! Just remembered~hot flashes. Had them baaaaaaddddd with ds

My ds turns 5 on Tuesday. Cannot believe it! 5years. Where does the time go!?!?! So of course we are having a bday party for him this weekend and I have about a million projects I would like to accomplish by then We will see what I can get done on my list! It's a good distraction until day at least!

Off to get a cup of decaf and go to bed! I'm pooped! Good night ladies!!

Oooo when is test day? 2moro is 9dpo.....do you have a frer??? Yay, I am excited!!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- toooo funny about the leaf/lizard!

Babywhisperer- I hate splits too! What area are you searching in?

AFM- ugh, I am getting pooped a bit...my dd's are draining my en..er...gy....... lol! I just finished a major assignment, got dinner cooked, house cleaned, dishes washed, lysol on every surface, wood packed in (it's -5 below zero! ) a fst-blast shower..got to work my triceps for a few minutes, put dd's to bed.........now they keep running in and out of my office area Argh!

 

[never_give_up]

Congratulations Philomena!! What a precious baby girl. I'm so happy for you

 

[Grey Eyes]

Good morning/afternoon ladies!

 

[alicatt]

Ladies..

Phil - So happy about your little girl! I know I said so yesterday but I just wanted to say it again! I bet you are on When you are up to it we'd love to hear the whole story.

Coy - sounds like a good start to the day? Hopefully it will be a little less chaotic over there! Did you get your paper done? I love geography so your study of the continental rift is right up my alley. I used to love going up the mountains just west of Denver. There is an area called dinosaur ridge and you can see the dinosaur footprints in the sand (well it was sand it is now sandstone), so totally amazing. Also you can see the different types of rock that formed the rockies as you drive up I-70 into the mountains, it never ceased to amaze me when I drove through. I'm a junkie for rocks!

OK so now on to the reason I'm posting today.. DRUMROLL...

I got a call from my FS's office. The clotting and auto-immune testing came back, and I'm normal! YAY! That means no lupus or chromosomal abnormalities, or any strange clotting issues. Totally normal. The only test that is still outstanding is the NK test. That is the one that had to be sent to a special lab. They are going to call them and get the estimated timeframe for the results of that test and if necessary I may have to push back my appointment with the FS if that test isn't going to be completed by Friday. Still, at least I know that 2 of the 3 sets of tests are normal!

Bad news.. I can't seem to get rid of the headache/migraine. I finally broke down and took my migraine meds today (and took the day off) and they are helping, but I feel like my brain isn't functioning at 100%, like something is stopping me from focusing. I am seeing my regular doctor tomorrow and will hopefully get some help with this. It has gone on long enough, and I need to get back to 100% for my sanity!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- day is good so far, got some attorney news (of sorts) that we ned to sort out....

Got shopping done for the day jut have cut more wood -16 belowe last night!

Your report sounds awesome, now just these crazy headaches!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ahhhh! Got my wood cut and now I am ff-f-f-reezing! I also went and purchased some diesel...you know...quick firestarter! Shae on me, I know.... lol

Well, took another hpt - negative for now. I am (tmi) having tons of ewcm so expecting to maybe get a positive opk soon. In fact- I'm gonna go poas! lol! Just eager to get my body back to "norma;" (whatever that is!)

How bout all ya'll? How is everyone today?

Phil- pics!!! lol

 

[Grey Eyes]

Aeryn loving sitting in daddy's big chair...

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4403_zpsadc32f2d.jpg

And....very happy about her swing

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/Aeryn1122013_zpsbdab593b.jpg

Question...
Positive??
https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4418_zpse4f0f6f8.jpg

 

[alicatt]

Aeryn loving sitting in daddy's big chair...

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4403_zpsadc32f2d.jpg

And....very happy about her swing

https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/Aeryn1122013_zpsbdab593b.jpg

Question...
Positive??
https://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o611/greyeyes3/000_4418_zpse4f0f6f8.jpg

OMG she is getting so big! Look at those smiles! Such a beautiful little girl!

That looks like a positive OPK if I ever saw one!! YAY! Now make sure your DH keeps far far away for a few more days.. or you are going to lap some of us!

 

[Samsfan]

grey eyes- She's adorable!!! She is so pretty! Is that an opk? or prego test? OMG!

 

[Samsfan]

Hey everyone... sorry I'm sporadic... but thought I had a big project today and I had to prepare all day yesterday and it fell through!

Phil!!!! Congrats she is precious!

Ali- Good news, I hear! So when are you starting your next round. I am about to send a ranting email to my FS. I sent him my email about a schedule and he has not written me back with a plan since Wed! I want to say. You are fired!

So I had 2 positive OPK's yesterday and the day before and today my temp dipped. IDK what that means. I'm extra fatigued today and I went for acupuncture. I fell asleep with needles in me... I feel great!

 

[alicatt]

Hey everyone... sorry I'm sporadic... but thought I had a big project today and I had to prepare all day yesterday and it fell through!

Phil!!!! Congrats she is precious!

Ali- Good news, I hear! So when are you starting your next round. I am about to send a ranting email to my FS. I sent him my email about a schedule and he has not written me back with a plan since Wed! I want to say. You are fired!

So I had 2 positive OPK's yesterday and the day before and today my temp dipped. IDK what that means. I'm extra fatigued today and I went for acupuncture. I fell asleep with needles in me... I feel great!

Samsfan- not sure what the plans are for me. Right now I'm thinking about sitting out until March to give my body a break. I've had 2 weeks of migraines and bloating and just generally feeling unwell. I need to recover a little more, get back to eating healthy and to the gym. So I think I might give it an extra month. We'll see. I am happy with the news I got today, but we still have that one test left. The NK cell test to wait for. Hopefully I'll have my appointment with my FS on Friday. I'll have a better understanding of what a FET is and what meds I have to take (if any). I'm going to push for an unmedicated cycle if possible. I just don't want to put any more extra hormones into my body. IVF really knocks the crap out of you!

Congrats on the positive OPKs! Sounds like you are very fertile right now Are you right now? I hope! Acupuncture is relaxing for some, I just never got overly relaxed when I was doing it. I was always waiting and wishing I was done. So maybe acupuncture is not for me? IDK. I will probably do it again once I am ready for FET. I enjoy my massages more Not sure what to suggest about your FS? Maybe it is time for a second opinion? My FS office is quite proficient in calling me and keeping me abreast of everything. In fact they call me more than I call them! Irina the fertility co-ordinator is usually calling me about 1-2 times a week, and the nurse calls me to see how I'm feeling. They make sure I'm doing OK at every step of the way. If you are not getting that kind of response, then I would suggest finding a clinic that is doing so. I mean you are spending a lot of $$ on a cycle, and should get that kind of care. Just my 2 cents, for what they are worth!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali- toooo funny about the leaf/lizard!

Babywhisperer- I hate splits too! What area are you searching in?

AFM- ugh, I am getting pooped a bit...my dd's are draining my en..er...gy....... lol! I just finished a major assignment, got dinner cooked, house cleaned, dishes washed, lysol on every surface, wood packed in (it's -5 below zero! ) a fst-blast shower..got to work my triceps for a few minutes, put dd's to bed.........now they keep running in and out of my office area Argh!

Dh and I like more traditional colonials and tudors, or even a cape or nantucket style shingle home. We are looking in the North Shore area of Nassau County.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Hey everyone... sorry I'm sporadic... but thought I had a big project today and I had to prepare all day yesterday and it fell through!

Phil!!!! Congrats she is precious!

Ali- Good news, I hear! So when are you starting your next round. I am about to send a ranting email to my FS. I sent him my email about a schedule and he has not written me back with a plan since Wed! I want to say. You are fired!

So I had 2 positive OPK's yesterday and the day before and today my temp dipped. IDK what that means. I'm extra fatigued today and I went for acupuncture. I fell asleep with needles in me... I feel great!

Samsfan- not sure what the plans are for me. Right now I'm thinking about sitting out until March to give my body a break. I've had 2 weeks of migraines and bloating and just generally feeling unwell. I need to recover a little more, get back to eating healthy and to the gym. So I think I might give it an extra month. We'll see. I am happy with the news I got today, but we still have that one test left. The NK cell test to wait for. Hopefully I'll have my appointment with my FS on Friday. I'll have a better understanding of what a FET is and what meds I have to take (if any). I'm going to push for an unmedicated cycle if possible. I just don't want to put any more extra hormones into my body. IVF really knocks the crap out of you!

Congrats on the positive OPKs! Sounds like you are very fertile right now Are you right now? I hope! Acupuncture is relaxing for some, I just never got overly relaxed when I was doing it. I was always waiting and wishing I was done. So maybe acupuncture is not for me? IDK. I will probably do it again once I am ready for FET. I enjoy my massages more Not sure what to suggest about your FS? Maybe it is time for a second opinion? My FS office is quite proficient in calling me and keeping me abreast of everything. In fact they call me more than I call them! Irina the fertility co-ordinator is usually calling me about 1-2 times a week, and the nurse calls me to see how I'm feeling. They make sure I'm doing OK at every step of the way. If you are not getting that kind of response, then I would suggest finding a clinic that is doing so. I mean you are spending a lot of $$ on a cycle, and should get that kind of care. Just my 2 cents, for what they are worth!

I think you need to switch acupuncturists. I either pass out r go into a half dream state and borderline drool on myself. Maybe look for someone who practices more of a Japanese style where they burn moxa, play either a noise maker or soft ambient music...it helps to unwind. It will help your migraines. Also try going off allergen foods like dairy, any caffeine and nuts...it might help. Also try eucalyptus oil on pulse points might help.

 

[Samsfan]

Ali- I had a positive OPK Friday and Saturday. We Friday and Saturday... Today I had a drop in my temp... Don't know if I should today too?

I have the best doctor in New York metro area..so I have to just complain and I hope that his staff will be more attentive when we start the cycle. I agree nurture yourself with exercise, good food and massages and get ready for March. I have decided that I'm starting in March. I'm going to wait for my endocro and go on my trip and hope that work becomes less hectic since I started in a new area in January. So maybe will get together!

Are you back to work?

Hey everyone... sorry I'm sporadic... but thought I had a big project today and I had to prepare all day yesterday and it fell through!

Phil!!!! Congrats she is precious!

Ali- Good news, I hear! So when are you starting your next round. I am about to send a ranting email to my FS. I sent him my email about a schedule and he has not written me back with a plan since Wed! I want to say. You are fired!

So I had 2 positive OPK's yesterday and the day before and today my temp dipped. IDK what that means. I'm extra fatigued today and I went for acupuncture. I fell asleep with needles in me... I feel great!

Samsfan- not sure what the plans are for me. Right now I'm thinking about sitting out until March to give my body a break. I've had 2 weeks of migraines and bloating and just generally feeling unwell. I need to recover a little more, get back to eating healthy and to the gym. So I think I might give it an extra month. We'll see. I am happy with the news I got today, but we still have that one test left. The NK cell test to wait for. Hopefully I'll have my appointment with my FS on Friday. I'll have a better understanding of what a FET is and what meds I have to take (if any). I'm going to push for an unmedicated cycle if possible. I just don't want to put any more extra hormones into my body. IVF really knocks the crap out of you!

Congrats on the positive OPKs! Sounds like you are very fertile right now Are you right now? I hope! Acupuncture is relaxing for some, I just never got overly relaxed when I was doing it. I was always waiting and wishing I was done. So maybe acupuncture is not for me? IDK. I will probably do it again once I am ready for FET. I enjoy my massages more Not sure what to suggest about your FS? Maybe it is time for a second opinion? My FS office is quite proficient in calling me and keeping me abreast of everything. In fact they call me more than I call them! Irina the fertility co-ordinator is usually calling me about 1-2 times a week, and the nurse calls me to see how I'm feeling. They make sure I'm doing OK at every step of the way. If you are not getting that kind of response, then I would suggest finding a clinic that is doing so. I mean you are spending a lot of $$ on a cycle, and should get that kind of care. Just my 2 cents, for what they are worth!

 

[Samsfan]

Babywhisperer- I agree! Acupuncture is great!

Ali- Try someone knew.. maybe you will have a different experience

Hey everyone... sorry I'm sporadic... but thought I had a big project today and I had to prepare all day yesterday and it fell through!

Phil!!!! Congrats she is precious!

Ali- Good news, I hear! So when are you starting your next round. I am about to send a ranting email to my FS. I sent him my email about a schedule and he has not written me back with a plan since Wed! I want to say. You are fired!

So I had 2 positive OPK's yesterday and the day before and today my temp dipped. IDK what that means. I'm extra fatigued today and I went for acupuncture. I fell asleep with needles in me... I feel great!

Samsfan- not sure what the plans are for me. Right now I'm thinking about sitting out until March to give my body a break. I've had 2 weeks of migraines and bloating and just generally feeling unwell. I need to recover a little more, get back to eating healthy and to the gym. So I think I might give it an extra month. We'll see. I am happy with the news I got today, but we still have that one test left. The NK cell test to wait for. Hopefully I'll have my appointment with my FS on Friday. I'll have a better understanding of what a FET is and what meds I have to take (if any). I'm going to push for an unmedicated cycle if possible. I just don't want to put any more extra hormones into my body. IVF really knocks the crap out of you!

Congrats on the positive OPKs! Sounds like you are very fertile right now Are you right now? I hope! Acupuncture is relaxing for some, I just never got overly relaxed when I was doing it. I was always waiting and wishing I was done. So maybe acupuncture is not for me? IDK. I will probably do it again once I am ready for FET. I enjoy my massages more Not sure what to suggest about your FS? Maybe it is time for a second opinion? My FS office is quite proficient in calling me and keeping me abreast of everything. In fact they call me more than I call them! Irina the fertility co-ordinator is usually calling me about 1-2 times a week, and the nurse calls me to see how I'm feeling. They make sure I'm doing OK at every step of the way. If you are not getting that kind of response, then I would suggest finding a clinic that is doing so. I mean you are spending a lot of $$ on a cycle, and should get that kind of care. Just my 2 cents, for what they are worth!

I think you need to switch acupuncturists. I either pass out r go into a half dream state and borderline drool on myself. Maybe look for someone who practices more of a Japanese style where they burn moxa, play either a noise maker or soft ambient music...it helps to unwind. It will help your migraines. Also try going off allergen foods like dairy, any caffeine and nuts...it might help. Also try eucalyptus oil on pulse points might help.

 

[alicatt]

I should be working but took today off.
I am hoping my GP has a miracle cure for my head! We'll see what he says tomorrow.
I'm just not sure it's for me (acupuncture), they have the scents and the music, and it is somewhat relaxing and I do feel better after, I just think I should be getting more out of it. I just have trouble relaxing when I'm there. I guess because I often do if before work? Maybe I need to do it at the end of the day instead of the beginning. HMMM..