Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[AngelSerenity]

Samsfan... I'm so sorry that you are facing these issues. I hope after a night's sleep things look a little better. If it were me I would be ringing them again because if they want your business after reading your scathing email they should be pandering to you. As frustrating as it is please do persevere. It unfortunately took me 6 years to find a good RMC xo


Ali... Really?????? Not a load of sticky???? Hmmmm I do remember the cycle in my last pregnancy I got a LOAD of EWCM early but I ovulated 3 days later. I thought that was well weird as well. Are you still temping?

It's snowing here again. It only ever last one day and it isnt lying on the ground yet but I love it. I'm finishing a job application and then going for a run before it does settle

 

[alicatt]

Samsfan... I'm so sorry that you are facing these issues. I hope after a night's sleep things look a little better. If it were me I would be ringing them again because if they want your business after reading your scathing email they should be pandering to you. As frustrating as it is please do persevere. It unfortunately took me 6 years to find a good RMC xo


Ali... Really?????? Not a load of sticky???? Hmmmm I do remember the cycle in my last pregnancy I got a LOAD of EWCM early but I ovulated 3 days later. I thought that was well weird as well. Are you still temping?

It's snowing here again. It only ever last one day and it isnt lying on the ground yet but I love it. I'm finishing a job application and then going for a run before it does settle

no here I haven't had since last June! I could have but there are a lot of things that you can get that can mess up IVF when having casual so I've opted to just be celibate for now. Just easier!

So it was definitely EWCM, I makes sense though as the EWCM is a function of the estrogen level and mine is nice and high already. Estrogen creates EWCM and thickens the lining. I remember in my first IVF cycle I had tons of EWCM, and that was the cycle that my estrogen climbed to over 4000! That better not happen this time!

Sitting at the car dealership waiting for my car.. I don't see it being worked on yet I have things to do! Like napping! Actually my energy is coming back.. FINALLY!

 

[Grey Eyes]

I have EWCM? I'm only on CD7? I can't be fertile yet!

lol! hahaha heheheh

...K. Ali- you have just summed up womanhood in a nutshell.

Thank you!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Sam- you have every right to be pi$$ed off! Your comment "I don't have the energy to beg them to do their job" is sooOOoo apropriate. When we work we work our butts off, right?! Damn, and you pay for services you're not getting. Here's my advice. It's great you gave them a piece of your mind! Now- maybe approach from a drill sergeant angle- gimme this and gimme that and gimme NOOOWWWW! Or- start with a new company and spell it out straight from the beginning you don'tt want a load of crap! Personally I'd say go forward here so you don't waste a couple cycles. I know you are apprehensive about IVF but you'll be awesome! Might get that 2013 baby yet!

 

[alicatt]

I have EWCM? I'm only on CD7? I can't be fertile yet!

lol! hahaha heheheh

...K. Ali- you have just summed up womanhood in a nutshell.

Thank you!

I know right? As soon as we think we've figured our bodies out they throw us a curve ball!

 

[Grey Eyes]

AFM-

Hm, a temp drop, I am sitting on the coverline right now. So, I am guessing I ov'd on the 15th, temp spike the 16th, so my AF should show around .... hell, who am I kidding? I have no clue! But, best guess next couple of days. Which'd make my LP about 7-8 days long?

OMG< I slept last night! I went to bed at 9 pm I think stress is burning me out..Anyway got up at 0830! Babes is still asleep so I am right now....

Just want to say you ladies are awesome! You have been here fore me since my MC in November 2011 and I love the support! Thanks

 

[TerriLou]

Thanks Jess, I'm doing weight watchers at the moment, but because of my weight, I can have so many points that I really struggle to use them all, I'm usually quite a lot below what I should be having.

I have stopped doing my exercise lately, with all the snow and rubbish weather, I've stopped it. My friend hasn't been swimming for a few weeks either, so neither have I as I don't like to do stuff on my own.

I'm going to start walking again in the mornings before work as I haven't done that for a while. I live in the bottom of an old quarry, so theres a steep hill to get out of one side. I'll walk up there and back each morning, its about half a mile each way, not much I know, but its a lot more than I've done for a while. I want to take it gently for a while, haven't even been to Zumba for a bit, but I'll work back up to that again gradually.

I've been obsessing for so long about getting pregnant that losing weight hasn't been as much as a priority, they've got to switch over and hopefully, losing the weight and getting fitter will help.

The FS says that due to the PCOS, I need to try to avoid complex carbohydrates, so its looking like the Gluten free option may help.

Thanks again, I'll let you know what happens. It'll be about 3 weeks before I get an appointment with my Doctor, so I've got plenty of time to work stuff out. xx

Terri, please do not lose hope I too have PCOS although I am a thin PCOSer. Like most PCOSers I was told my a general gynae that I would probably never have a family and at that stage we had been trying for about 5 years. They prescribed Clomiid for me which did make me ovulate more although it didnt end in a BFP after 6 cycles. Have you tried this?

I then got off my back side and did my own research and went on a low-GI (not gluten free) non-dairy diet and my cycles reduced from 75-90+ days to 28-30 days. I also swear by Agnus Castus to help this process.There are loads of sites to support, soulcysters.com is great.

Obese ladies can get pregnant, you just need to be more careful and follow a good diet and exercise programme to reduce weight related risks. Like Jess I too am a sports professional so please please do keep positive. Yes, lose as much weight as you can as of course it will help and do that by whatever method you decide, diet or surgery, or both.

Do not let any doctor tell you your chances are over, I and many other PCOSers have went on to have a family and you can too

Thanks for that Angel,

The FS did mention Clomid, but again, said it is dangerous to take for someone my size and said that it doesn't usually work for people my size either. His main concern is that being pregnant at this size is really bad for me and the baby.

 

[Samsfan]

Coy - Thanks for the advice

Alicatt and Angel- Thank you also.. You guys have been so supportive.

Well, I called this am and the nurses couldn't get on the phone. But I got attention. 15 minutes later the pharmacy coordinator emailed me. She tried to get through to my mail order drug company and had issues. So she found a local drug company and they are delivering my meds today for no additional charge. So I guess the email worked!
Wow, what effort, but I'm glad.
I have to go in tomorrow for blood work and sono.... Um... I still have my period...isn't that going to be gross????!!!!!
So I'm on my way... I'm fat and nervous... and I hear that these drugs cause cancer...but I guess its time.

Sam- you have every right to be pi$$ed off! Your comment "I don't have the energy to beg them to do their job" is sooOOoo apropriate. When we work we work our butts off, right?! Damn, and you pay for services you're not getting. Here's my advice. It's great you gave them a piece of your mind! Now- maybe approach from a drill sergeant angle- gimme this and gimme that and gimme NOOOWWWW! Or- start with a new company and spell it out straight from the beginning you don'tt want a load of crap! Personally I'd say go forward here so you don't waste a couple cycles. I know you are apprehensive about IVF but you'll be awesome! Might get that 2013 baby yet!

 

[alicatt]

Coy - Thanks for the advice

Alicatt and Angel- Thank you also.. You guys have been so supportive.

Well, I called this am and the nurses couldn't get on the phone. But I got attention. 15 minutes later the pharmacy coordinator emailed me. She tried to get through to my mail order drug company and had issues. So she found a local drug company and they are delivering my meds today for no additional charge. So I guess the email worked!
Wow, what effort, but I'm glad.
I have to go in tomorrow for blood work and sono.... Um... I still have my period...isn't that going to be gross????!!!!!
So I'm on my way... I'm fat and nervous... and I hear that these drugs cause cancer...but I guess its time.

Sam- you have every right to be pi$$ed off! Your comment "I don't have the energy to beg them to do their job" is sooOOoo apropriate. When we work we work our butts off, right?! Damn, and you pay for services you're not getting. Here's my advice. It's great you gave them a piece of your mind! Now- maybe approach from a drill sergeant angle- gimme this and gimme that and gimme NOOOWWWW! Or- start with a new company and spell it out straight from the beginning you don'tt want a load of crap! Personally I'd say go forward here so you don't waste a couple cycles. I know you are apprehensive about IVF but you'll be awesome! Might get that 2013 baby yet!

Sam- they always do US on CD2-4 to get the baseline. Yes you'll still be bleeding. It's not that bad. I felt the same as you when I first did it but after several months I'm old hat! Just bring some extra pads/tampons with you so you can clean things up afterwards.

I tell you.. squeaky wheel gets the oil.. sad but true! Here is hoping that they'll be more attentive now! They should be, you'll be in there a lot in the next 2 weeks for US and bloodwork.

My FS and I discussed the cancer risks and he said that they are only a factor if you don't have a baby, if you do then the risks remain the same.

So glad you are moving forward!! Here is to your BFP for St Patricks Day!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Sam- hey, you got some action!! Way to go girl! I gotta say...your "... I'm fat and nervous... " had me almost peeing my pants! You are so silly sometimes. Fat and nervous? The two have nothing to do with each other and you're awesome!

Yay for going forward I am getting excited! Soon you'll be 2WW

BTW_ re:bleeding while in sono. No problem. Wait til you give birth to that baby you are going to get preggo with! They sit you on a big band-aid for half hour or so and you bleed (afterbirth). I look at it this way- unopologetically you are paying it to be THEIR MESS No worries.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- how are ya today?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Jess-

Hm, did you temp this morning? I bet not I have such trouble getting that done but maybe today you are 2WW? Or tomorrow?

Jess, just a thought, but if you don't get preggo this month have you ever considered IUI? Not saying you need it, but maybe a more , er, direct approach to things?

 

[alicatt]

Ali- how are ya today?

My energy levels are improving! No aches or pains! I am thinking the flu is finally GONE! :yippee:

Got my errands done and now I'm chilling at home. Catching up on some TV shows, but I'm feeling sleepy? Maybe a nap?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ah, gosh, I need the energy! I need...I need

 

[Samsfan]

Alicatt- Thanks for the info! I came home to 2 big brown bags full of meds. This cannot be healthy I feel like its enough drugs for a sex change! Wow. I'm in denial!

Coy- You are too funny! I like your spunk! Fat makes me real nervous! lolol Do you think if I start a diet now it will work?

Oh by the way ... afterbirth... yuck.

I think you are right you OVd CD15.

Ladies - You think I should just keep trying naturally or jump

Sam- hey, you got some action!! Way to go girl! I gotta say...your "... I'm fat and nervous... " had me almost peeing my pants! You are so silly sometimes. Fat and nervous? The two have nothing to do with each other and you're awesome!

Yay for going forward I am getting excited! Soon you'll be 2WW

BTW_ re:bleeding while in sono. No problem. Wait til you give birth to that baby you are going to get preggo with! They sit you on a big band-aid for half hour or so and you bleed (afterbirth). I look at it this way- unopologetically you are paying it to be THEIR MESS No worries.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Sam- I think you should try IVF at least this once! Maybe it won't be "as bad" as you fear. The meds are just hormonal influencing type stuff, so not to wrry-- Ali's done it and she's normal!

Afterbirth's not so bad....I'm always so jazzed and so tired at the same time I could care less.

 

[Samsfan]

Coy. Thanks. I guess I start shooting myself with needles in the next 24 hours. I see the doctor in the morning. Fun fun. Who would of thought I would have paid to inject myself. Thanks for your encouragement.

Sam- I think you should try IVF at least this once! Maybe it won't be "as bad" as you fear. The meds are just hormonal influencing type stuff, so not to wrry-- Ali's done it and she's normal!

Afterbirth's not so bad....I'm always so jazzed and so tired at the same time I could care less.

 

[Samsfan]

Coy. Thanks. I guess I start shooting myself with needles in the next 24 hours. I see the doctor in the morning. Fun fun. Who would of thought I would have paid to inject myself. Thanks for your encouragement.

Sam- I think you should try IVF at least this once! Maybe it won't be "as bad" as you fear. The meds are just hormonal influencing type stuff, so not to wrry-- Ali's done it and she's normal!

Afterbirth's not so bad....I'm always so jazzed and so tired at the same time I could care less.

 

[Grey Eyes]

I don't think it'll be too bad...try not to worry! Like I said Ali has done this a couple times (and would most certainly be preggo by now except for those darned NK's ) aand you see she is willing to do it again- so can't be totally horrible I know you can do it! Just a couple weeks and hopefully

 

[Grey Eyes]

Sam- when do you start Bravelle? or will it be something else? Bravelle and Menopour I think, right?