Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[jm1355]

Hoped, MissusO, and Soberbird, hello and welcome to the board! We are happy to have you with us. The ladies here are very sweet, friendly, and knowledgeable.

I'm sorry I disappeared again for a few days. May's period has me concerned and confused because of all the health issues I've had along with it. Also, DH did something which really hurt and upset me. I haven't had a chance to talk it out with him yet, but he knows he is in the doghouse with me.

To top it all off, late Sunday night, the fan in my desktop computer failed. One of the Information Technology staff at the college, took it to work on for me. I just got it back Wednesday evening. He said that the fan was fine, so now I'm hoping the hard drive isn't getting ready to crash. Fan failure messages but no real fan failure is what happened when the original hard drive crashed 2 years ago. (I've had the computer since the middle of 2007.)

I hope to get a chance to post more tonight or tomorrow. Wanted to check in with everyone and say, "Hi!"

(My name is Shannon. )

Hello Shannon! Why has your May AF got you concerned and confused? Hope you get things straightened out with your dh. That can be one of the toughest challenges because dh's are our second half--when they do something to upset us it really really hurts

Grey Eyes,

All of us ladies know what it's like when you have been trying to conceive and you have any sudden change in your health which has been classified as a pregnancy symptom; you automatically start to get your hopes up that you might be pregnant. Even if you know in your heart that you just can't be, you want it to be true.

This last period was strange. I've had light periods with just brown blood or very little red blood, especially since I stopped taking the birth control pills my old RE so desperately wanted me to be on for PCOS. I've always had regular periods, but she wanted me to be on them, so I finally gave in. I stopped taking them in 2007.

This period though started with a couple of days of bad indigestion and lots of gas. I've been so exhausted that I really have had problems staying awake. I even lost my appetite and felt a little queasy. I was extra moody and my sense of smell seemed sharp. (Hubby can tell you that my sense of smell isn't very good.)

Right before I started I had very sore breasts and nipples. As I've mentioned before, it is rare for my breasts to hurt as part of PMS. They were also very full and heavy for a few days. Usually they are swollen for only a couple of days.

I started wondering if I might be experiencing implantation bleeding. I told myself it couldn't be because I started on time. I knew it was silly but that little bit of hope started rising in me. I feel like a fool because of it.

I knew I didn't have a chance this month since I never saw a positive result on the ovulation strips.

I wasn't able to get the Clearblue digital OPK after all. The price has gone up, but I'm watching to see if it will go down during the Memorial Day holiday.

I've never been a person who thinks about being sick. I've always gone to school or work when I'm sick. I have to be feeling really bad to be still. Trying to have a baby can make you feel like a hypochondriac - especially if you are having trouble getting pregnant. Every gurgle or slightly different action your body makes, leaves you dissecting what it could mean. If you try to discuss it with anyone who isn't going through the same struggle, that person just dismisses you as an hypochondriac.

I am thankful to have you ladies to talk with.

Hi Shannon,

You seem to have a little stress going on right now. I'm so sorry. I understand what you mean when you try to talk to someone about it. They truly don't understand unless they have or are currently going through the same thing. My sister-in-law has three beautiful boys with my brother and when every month she asks me if I PG yet, and when the answer is no, it's almost af if she looks at me wondering what is wrong with me...like I am some sort of disfunctional person...or less of a woman in some sort of way. She doesn't mean anything by it. She is a sweet person and I lover her dearly. But she just doesn't understand. She got PG the first time they tried each time!!

As far as the symptoms go...I am so with you on that too. I disect everything from gas (probably caused by Mexican food ) to getting nauseated in the ladies room at work (because it STINKS in there...not because I am PG). But everything waking moment I spend wondering if I will ever get PG. So then I want a glass of wine or even a shot of tequilla!! But I used to drink socially, but quit all together when I decided I wanted another baby.

I keep wondering what I am doing wrong. I love working out. I am a fitness competitor. So I even wonder if I am working out too much. But I taught aerobices through 8 months PG during my first preganancy fifteen years ago.
I try so hard to take good care of myself. But still no baby...

All this to say, I will listen and resopnd in a positive manner to you everytime because I completely understand what you are going through. I wish I could make this process easier for all of us in here who have yet to get our BFP.
But perhaps just being here to listen and respond will help in some small way. I know it helps me.

~~Jess

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Jess,

Hi! :wave: Definitely under stress, unfortunately. Doesn't help that I'm a natural born worrier.

Thank you for all your kind words. Knowing I can come here to you ladies really does help.

I work with one woman whose sister also has hormonal problems and is trying to get pregnant. Her sister has regular periods though but she and her husband are unable to conceive. The woman I work with told me that she herself has irregular cycles but that she and her husband got pregnant on their first try.

I'm not able to post as often as I would love to, but I do miss chatting with you all on the days I can't be on.

I want to be a good listener for you all, too, and I hope I can share information which might help us get our sweet miracles.

Love To All My Sisters!

Shannon

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Ladies,

I have a question I'm hoping you could please help me decide on the correct answer.

I've read that if you start spotting at night, you should count the next day when your full flow starts, as day one of your period. If you begin spotting early in the day and continue to spot all that day, you count it as the first day of your period.

If I followed a 28 day cycle, I would start on May 18th. That day, toward the middle of the afternoon, I slowly started to see slight brown on the bathroom tissue as I wiped. I never saw anything on my panties though.

The next day, May 19th, I was ready with a pad on. Finally, later that afternoon, I saw some "burgundy" colored blood on my pad. Maybe about at least two Dixie cup fulls - not much. I did less the rest of the day and it was dark brown blood.

Sunday and today have been the same - not much at all and dark brown.

What day do you think I started? Would you say I'm on a 28 day cycle or a 29 day cycle this month?

I appreciate all your help and advice!

The Dr's have always told me to count the day that you first had any measurable flow as Day 1. So if you only had a little spotting, then it doesn't count.

Ali,

Thank you for the advice! I should see this as a 29 day cycle this time.

I appreciate your help!

Shannon

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Ladies,

I have a question I'm hoping you could please help me decide on the correct answer.

I've read that if you start spotting at night, you should count the next day when your full flow starts, as day one of your period. If you begin spotting early in the day and continue to spot all that day, you count it as the first day of your period.

If I followed a 28 day cycle, I would start on May 18th. That day, toward the middle of the afternoon, I slowly started to see slight brown on the bathroom tissue as I wiped. I never saw anything on my panties though.

The next day, May 19th, I was ready with a pad on. Finally, later that afternoon, I saw some "burgundy" colored blood on my pad. Maybe about at least two Dixie cup fulls - not much. I did less the rest of the day and it was dark brown blood.

Sunday and today have been the same - not much at all and dark brown.

What day do you think I started? Would you say I'm on a 28 day cycle or a 29 day cycle this month?

I appreciate all your help and advice!

I think we are suposed to measure by the first day we have a flow- supposedly spotting doesn't count Funny though- I always counted spotting O btw, it sounds like several days of old blood- have you talked to your doc about that?

Coy,

Thank you! I know what you mean about counting spotting, too. I've counted it since I figured that it was blood, so that meant I was bleeding.

I've had other periods like this one - Just days of brown blood. When it first started happening I was concerned enough to look it up on-line. I read where it was just old blood and that I shouldn't be worried. I never mentioned to our RE but I will this time.

I have an appointment with him on June 6th. I plan to leave his office with an ultrasound scheduled. I'm going to mention the old blood to him.

I'll have two or three brown periods and then suddenly have bad cramps almost like I had when I was in my teens and 20s. Then I'll have very heavy very red bleeding for the first 3 or 4 days. My periods usually last 7 days. I might have two periods like this and then back to brown periods.

Hubby had his first SA almost a year ago and it wasn't good. Here are the results of DH's semen analysis(s) –

Here are the results of the first semen analysis taken on June 1, 2011 –

PH – 8.3 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.0 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 6.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 50 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 10
B= Slow or Sluggish = 30
C= Non-Progression = 10
D= Non-Motile = 50
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 4%
Total Motile Sperm – 6.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Less Opaque
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None
Comment: Oligozoospermia

Here are the results of the second semen analysis taken on July 15, 2011 –

PH – 8.0 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.0 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 10.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 41 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 10
B= Slow or Sluggish = 22
C= Non-Progression = 9
D= Non-Motile = 59
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 2%
Total Motile Sperm – 8.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Normal
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None

Here are the results of DH's third semen analysis taken on November 15, 2011 –

PH – 8.0 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.5 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 19.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 58 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 26
B= Slow or Sluggish = 21
C= Non-Progression = 11
D= Non-Motile = 42
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 3%
Total Motile Sperm – 28.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Less Opaque
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None

Here are the results for his fourth SA in March 2012 -

PH – 8.1 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.1 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 42.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 60 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 25
B= Slow or Sluggish = 25
C= Non-Progression = 10
D= Non-Motile = 40
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 2%
Total Motile Sperm – 53.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Normal
Cell Debris – Yes
Cell Clumps – Yes
Agglutination – None
Comment: Poor Morphology

Now that we seem to have hubby's count and motility up and we're working on his morphology, I want to have the ultrasound our RE mentioned in December. He mentioned it but because he is so stretched thin with patients, he forgot about it. Our RE really wants us to start IUI but right now, we aren't able to afford it. I figure I would need to have an ultrasound anyway before an IUI just to make sure all my equipment was working correctly after all.

For any ladies who have husbands who might be referred for a SA and if you have low results, I wanted to share what DH and I did to help increase his.

First, DH switched from briefs to boxers. Then I slowly started him on vitamins and different supplements. (Poor thing, I keep adding to the things he already takes, but he is sweet about it and takes them without complaint. I tease him that he rattles when he walks.)

Here is a list of what hubby takes -

1. CountBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
2. MotilityBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
3. Fertility Blend For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
4. GNC Pycnogenol 50mg Dietary Supplement (Once A Day – Once In The Morning)
5. GNC Horny Goat Weed Dietary Supplement 600mg Horny Goat Weed/250mg Mama Extract
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
6. GNC Saw Palmetto Formula (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
7. Garden Greens Fiber Gummies (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
8. Spring Valley All Natural Regular Strength Fish Oil 1000mg
(Three A Day – Twice In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
9. Nature Made Vitamin C 1000mg (Once A Day - Once In The Morning)
10. GNC Mega Men Time Released Caplets Dietary Supplement
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)

Also, DH had a bad tooth he didn't tell me about. He hadn't been to the dentist in a good while, so in August 2011, he went for a cleaning. I found out about the tooth then because he had to get it pulled the next day. He also had three cavities filled when his gums healed.

That is when we saw the terrific increase in his third SA. His bad tooth and the cavities were helping to cause his sperm count to be low and his motility to be slow.

Hubby had a 6 month dental cleaning and check-up done on February 20th and had a cavity filled the next day.

My DH also has very high cholesterol and his testosterone is on the lower side of normal. During the summer of 2011, our RE had him on Lipitor for 90 days and Axiron gel 2% for around the same length of time. So far, our RE hasn't followed up with anymore medication for DH.

I'll be sure to let you know how my appointment goes as soon as I am able to post after seeing him.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies, justa quick pop-in to say good night, I am ready to hit the hay! Exhausted lately for some reason Hope to see you all in the morning

 

[ChelliBelle]

Hi Ladies- thought i would also join this forum as well as the NTNP forum as I am TTC although not charting etc. I'm currently going throught the final days of MC bleed so i think it might be a while before i'm officially NTNP/TTC, but thats the plan for me and the other half.

I'm 36 & OH is 47- he has children to his previous relationship both grown up but we have decided that we will try again- my 1st pregnancy was not planned, but sadly wasnt to be- however it has gave us the bug!

The main problem that we have is that my OH works away ALOT, nature of his job, it can be 10 days inbetween seeing each other never mind , so if it happens it happens (it did the last time so fingers X)
So i don't watch for signs, chart or take temp- he is away so much that if i did i would only stress myself out that he wasnt here anyway lol.

Here's wishing you all lots of and a sticky sticky bean x

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi Ladies- thought i would also join this forum as well as the NTNP forum as I am TTC although not charting etc. I'm currently going throught the final days of MC bleed so i think it might be a while before i'm officially NTNP/TTC, but thats the plan for me and the other half.

I'm 36 & OH is 47- he has children to his previous relationship both grown up but we have decided that we will try again- my 1st pregnancy was not planned, but sadly wasnt to be- however it has gave us the bug!

The main problem that we have is that my OH works away ALOT, nature of his job, it can be 10 days inbetween seeing each other never mind , so if it happens it happens (it did the last time so fingers X)
So i don't watch for signs, chart or take temp- he is away so much that if i did i would only stress myself out that he wasnt here anyway lol.

Here's wishing you all lots of and a sticky sticky bean x

Welcom ChelliBelle! I am so sorry to hear that you have suffered an MC. I am 36 also and suffered an m/c in November...I was 12 weeks but they think baby died at about 9-10 weeks or so. How long have you been bleeding? Take heart--I did get pregnant again by January! I am currently in my 19th week...My dh and I were sooo heartbroken over our mc and decided to ttc again asap. For me the emotional healing was hastened by being prego again...even though I have worried a lot and so has dh everything has gone fine.

What do you think about taking progesterone supplements? As I researched I discovered that it is common for women our age to not produce as high a level of progesterone. I am wondering in my case if at 8 weeks or so the corpus luteum withered..the corpus luteum produces progesterone until the placenta is formed and can produce it for the baby. W/O progesterone the embryo will die, so I am wondering if this is what happened in my case? Anyway, I spoke with my doc and as soon as I found out I was prego I started on natural progesterone vaginal suppositories--this way I knew it was there if it was needed. You might consider it or talk to your doc about it when you do decide to ttc again...I am wishing you the absolute best of luck and tons of

Many to you too in this tough tough time. I know how hard it is! In fact I started on bnb during my mc as the support here is phenominal!

 

[ByAnyMeans]

I have been lying low, hoping for the best, then AF came 2 days ago.

I just hope all the acupuncture, TCM herbs, DHEA and supplements are cumulative because this is expensive and we have nothing to show for it.

Sorry for the dark mood, don't know what I was expecting so soon.

I guess the thing to do is keep on keeping on and at some point need to consider a mini-IVF, if we can find a doctor here in Singapore that does these.

On a side note, we plan to see the RE our original RE recommended about DHEA, such as this new (to me) risk about breast cancer, if my levels suggest I should even be taking, etc. but that is again more money......

 

[ByAnyMeans]

oh, and I become 42 in exactly 2 months

 

[Grey Eyes]

I have been lying low, hoping for the best, then AF came 2 days ago.

I just hope all the acupuncture, TCM herbs, DHEA and supplements are cumulative because this is expensive and we have nothing to show for it.

Sorry for the dark mood, don't know what I was expecting so soon.

I guess the thing to do is keep on keeping on and at some point need to consider a mini-IVF, if we can find a doctor here in Singapore that does these.

On a side note, we plan to see the RE our original RE recommended about DHEA, such as this new (to me) risk about breast cancer, if my levels suggest I should even be taking, etc. but that is again more money......

No sweat! 42 is still young Yes, I would see your RE (I am assuming this is a pro doc of special medicines or something??) about the DHEA...I have read that it is a realy good thing ut that the danger comes in taking too much. So probably best to find out your levels first. How long have you been ttc? Sometimes it seems like it atkes forver! Have you considered IUI? I know that is really beneficial to cm issues, etc...
Got my fx'd for you and BOO to the Nobody likes her anyway!

 

[ByAnyMeans]

Oh yes, and sorry I thought you knew (it's in my sig), I'll tell my story again as we have many new ladies here.


Consulted first ART doctor in February 2010 / age 39

October 2010 – Super Ovulation-IUI #1 – age 40
IUI was extremely difficult, only intracervical insemination achieved.

November 2010 – EUA, D&C, Hysteroscopy, Polypectomy – age 40
Endocervix appeared fibrotic, polypoidal lesion obstructed the canal, benign polyp removed.

December 2010 – Super Ovulation-IUI #2 – age 40
IUI was extremely difficult, only intracervical insemination achieved.

Unhappy with that doctor, consulted second ART doctor in March 2011 / age 40

March 2011 – Super Ovulation-IUI #3 – age 40: Unsuccessful.

May 2011 – Super Ovulation-IUI #4 – age 40: Unsuccessful.

August 2011 – IVF #1 – Age 40
Down regulation Suprefact injection and induction of ovulation with Goanl F 450iu

Day 5:
▪ 5 follicles on right; 5 on left
▪ E2 level 4,321 pmol/L
▪ Gonal F reduced to 300iu until Day 12

Day 6 stimulation Cetrotide GNRH antagonist started

Day 12:
▪ 6 follicles on right: 17, 17 ½ , 13 ½ , 13
▪ 7 follicles on left: 19, 15, 18, 16, 17 ½
▪ E2 level 10,497
▪ Endometrial thickness 8mm
▪ Injection of recombinant HCG

6 eggs recovered, 2 mature; ICSI performed, no fertilization
------------------------------------------------------------------------

October 2011 – IVF #2 – age 41

Started Gonal F 375iu for 4 days

Day 5:
▪ 7 follicles on right; 5 follicles on left
▪ E2 level 4086 pmol/L
▪ FSH dose reduced to 300iu and maintained until Day 12

Day 6: Started Cetrotide

Day 12:
▪ 8 follicles on right: 19 ½, 18 ½ , 18 ½ , 16 ½, 14
▪ 4 follicles on left: 19, 17 ½, 18 ½
▪ E2 level 15,724 pmol/L
▪ Endomertial thickness 10mm

12 eggs recovered, 4 mature; ICSI performed, one fertilized; did not conceive
------------------------------------------------------------------------

March 2012 – IVF #3 – age 41

Started Gonal F 375iu for 4 days
Day 4:
▪ 3 follicles on right:10mm; 5 follicles on left: 7mm
▪ E2 level 2,436 pmol/L
▪ FSH dose reduced to 300iu and maintained until Day 12

Day 6:
▪ 3 follicles on right: 13 ½ , 11
▪ 5 follicles on left: all 9
▪ E2 level 4,141 pmol/L
▪ FSH dose reduced to 300iu and maintained until Day 12
▪ Started Cetrotide
▪ Started recombinant LH Pergoveris 75 iu

Day 11:
▪ 3 follicles on right: 20, 20, 14
▪ 4 follicles on left: 16 ½, 13 ½, 12 ½ , 12 15
▪ E2 level 26,771 pmol/L
▪ Endomertial thickness 9mm

13 eggs recovered, 2 mature; ICSI performed, neither fertilized
------------------------------------------------------------------------

Summary
RE's summary: Good follicular development, reasonable number of eggs collected, majority of eggs immature. Embryologist concluded poor egg quality.

 

[alicatt]

ByAnyMeans - that is quite a story! So are you still wokring with an ART? Or are you just trying on your own now? Wishing you sticky !!!

 

[alicatt]

Morning Ladies,

Haven't been around for a while, as its been a crazy couple of days!

Went to the my FS on Friday and he did an ultrasound to give me the all clear to start taking clomid. I got the all clear, but he still couldn't visualize my RT Ovary. It was seen April 25th at my OBGYN's office, but it has been MIA the past 2 ultrasounds. This is annoying as he needs to see it and know that it is the proper shape and that it doesn't have any cysts, etc. ARGH! He gave me the all clear anyway, and I'm on day 2 of clomid. So far the side effects have been relatively mild. I don't like the hot flashes, but if that is the only side effect, then I think I can handle it. I did notice I was a little weepy last night watching a sad part of a TV show. So I could be a little emotional too?
He is going to do the tubes test on Wednesday next week, he's hoping that he'll get a better view of the missing ovary, or at least get a view of the tubes and where that ovary may have gone. Silly ovary.. get back to your post!!!

Next up would be the ultrasounds on June 4th and June 6th to see the development of the follicles. Hopefully I get some nice follicles. Once they are mature he is going to inject me with HCG to induce ovulation. Then we'll do 2 IUI sessions, and hope for the best. The 2WW this month is going to be extremely agonizing!!! I'll need all of your help

Ali

 

[ByAnyMeans]

Hi Ali,

Thanks for the dust and more to you.

Yeah, I told this before in order to help those helping me understand what we've tried and for those who may be about to try similar things. I hope I can return some of the super nice care I've got from the ladies here, and am happy to share whatever I can from my own experiences.

ART is the clinic within the hospital we did the IUIs and IVFs, and we're not meeting with them now. Instead, we're putting all our hopes and efforts in DHEA, supplements, and TCM, and TTCN for a few months and then will consider some for (mini-, natural-, full-) IVF later.

We are thinking to meet with a RE our original RE suggested, as he doesn't do DHEA but the one he referred does. Need to better understand how DHEA would help me specifically based on my counts, and to knwo what the real risks are with breast cancer or other side effects (besides oily skin and hair loss, both have not been a real problem for me).

Best of luck to you and us......Alex

ByAnyMeans - that is quite a story! So are you still wokring with an ART? Or are you just trying on your own now? Wishing you sticky !!!

 

[Philomena]

Hello Ladies!
Welcome to ChellieBelle, and good to see you again, ByAnyMeans!

How is everyone feeling today??

AFM- I'm feeling really good these days! A little tired, but not the fall down sleep anywhere right now kinda tired anymore! and the Morning sickness has all but disappeared!! I am so happy, because now I'm just enjoying myself and the pregnancy. I am already feeling connected to this baby and I swear I'm already starting to pop! "I" notice it anyways!... I wasn't expecting anything to show until about 4ish months, but I guess since this is my 2nd, it's normal to start to show early?

ByAny- I don't know if you've been keeping up with the forum, but we got our BFP by way of IUI so if you have any questions then of course, just ask!

I hope this day finds you all in good spirits and know that I'm sending good wishes to each and every one of you!!
It's lovely and sunny here in Calgary, and my mood seems to be just the very same today!!
phil.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies, it's suuure quiet on here right now, lol! How are you all feeling?

Ali- sounds like you are set on the path! Glad to hear you are doing okay- the clomid may effect your mood some so go ahead and be a crybaby! I was on clomid years ago and just go with the flow!

Jess- how are you today?

Phil- great to see you on here more often and glad to hear all is well. When is your next appointment lady??

Sober- how are you?

Shannon- how are you today?

ByAnyMeans- hope the DHEA works out well for yu, keep us posted onw hat you find out, when is your next apointment with your doc?

Marathongirl- we miss you! You are MIA Hope you are doing well...I am going to go page hunting and find the link to your chart see where you're at today

 

[Grey Eyes]

Marathongirl- I just peeked at your chart...your temps look nice and steady..So, judging from your other charts your cycle is super regular, that's awesome! I am thinking you should Ov between like Tuesday and Thursday right? Fx'd for catching that elusive eggy! Show those who's boss lol!

 

[marathongirl]

Hi ladies, it's suuure wuiet on here right now, lol! How are you all feeling?

Ali- sounds like you are set on the path! Glad to hear you are doing okay- the clomid may effect your mood some so go ahead and be a crybaby! I was on clomid years ago and just go with the flow!

Jess- how are you today?

Phil- great to see you on here more often and glad to hear all is well. When is your next appointment lady??

Sober- how are you?

Shannon- how are you today?

ByAnyMeans- hope the DHEA works out well for yu, keep us posted onw hat you find out, when is your next apointment with your doc?

Marathongirl- we miss you! You are MIA Hope you are doing well...I am going to go page hunting and find the link to your chart see where you're at today

Hi Grey Eyes- yes doing ok. Gearing up for O so have been busy!! Expecting to O on Thursday. Had a higher temp today but haven't updated yet. I think it's just a fluke. There's no way I O'd on cd 10. I haven't even started opk yet. I will wait until cd 12. I don't like wasting too many of them .....
Hope you're doing well. When do you go for your gender scan? Please let me know !!!! I can't wait.

 

[Philomena]

Ok, so clearly I need to actually fully read the previous posts before I comment... I was in a bit of a rush this morning, so if I seemed insensitive, then I apologize.... sometimes my brain doesn't process fast enough these days!
Hoping all the ladies on the forum are doing well today!!!
phil.

 

[Grey Eyes]

[/QUOTE]Hi Grey Eyes- yes doing ok. Gearing up for O so have been busy!! Expecting to O on Thursday. Had a higher temp today but haven't updated yet. I think it's just a fluke. There's no way I O'd on cd 10. I haven't even started opk yet. I will wait until cd 12. I don't like wasting too many of them .....
Hope you're doing well. When do you go for your gender scan? Please let me know !!!! I can't wait.[/QUOTE]

Glad to hear you are doing good! I have missed our conversations lol...I think I am getting better at chart reading

AFM- Our gender/growth scan is set for next Thursday the 31rst of this month. So only 4 more days! Well, technically since it is at 2 p.m. my time only 3 and a half days I am sooOOooo excited! Will finally know what to shop for!

Baby is wiggling around in there all the time now, I am able to tell if (s)he is asleep or awake for the most part. Dh is getting excited too Now my "fattness" has become an issue, lol, just with me though. Dh is si nice about it but I am starting the upward struggle to thunder-thighs I am trying very hard not to but like today- I tried to eat like I usually do and ended up almost passing out. Dh was upset with me and told me to get used to the idea that I would inevitably gain some fat deposits as that is what the body does for baby health. He's right of course, but warned me not to take that as an excuse to gorge on fatty food As if --as we used to say in the 80s!!