Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[tiatammy]

Thanks ladies! Yeah, it's hard to twll for me too...at one point as baby was flipping around I thought for sure boy but ... Guess we'll try to find out again! I am happy either way as kids are such blessings...messy...bratty...mouthy blessing I am obviously speaking from today's experience! They are also very smart and sweet!

hello grey eyes , that is what I say as long as the baby is strong and healthy that is all that matters. I have a question for you, did you ever have implantation bleed? HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[Grey Eyes]

Thanks ladies! Yeah, it's hard to twll for me too...at one point as baby was flipping around I thought for sure boy but ... Guess we'll try to find out again! I am happy either way as kids are such blessings...messy...bratty...mouthy blessing I am obviously speaking from today's experience! They are also very smart and sweet!

hello grey eyes , that is what I say as long as the baby is strong and healthy that is all that matters. I have a question for you, did you ever have implantation bleed? HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Hmmm...I always watched for it! But with my first I had no clue what it was so wouldn't have known, with the second same deal..this time aorund I watched but never noticed anything Only one reddish string of cm (tmi) about 14 dpo- 5 days after bfp. So nothing too noticeable for me, but I hear that many women do have it. It depends on how aggressively that egg imbeds into the wall and how much flesh it dislodges in the process Are you experiencing something of such?

 

[tiatammy]

Thanks ladies! Yeah, it's hard to twll for me too...at one point as baby was flipping around I thought for sure boy but ... Guess we'll try to find out again! I am happy either way as kids are such blessings...messy...bratty...mouthy blessing I am obviously speaking from today's experience! They are also very smart and sweet!

hello grey eyes , that is what I say as long as the baby is strong and healthy that is all that matters. I have a question for you, did you ever have implantation bleed? HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Hmmm...I always watched for it! But with my first I had no clue what it was so wouldn't have known, with the second same deal..this time aorund I watched but never noticed anything Only one reddish string of cm (tmi) about 14 dpo- 5 days after bfp. So nothing too noticeable for me, but I hear that many women do have it. It depends on how aggressively that egg imbeds into the wall and how much flesh it dislodges in the process Are you experiencing something of such?

Well today I went to the rest room and wiped of course, and well there was like brown mucas like on tissue and then a little later very little like not real red but light on the tissue, I am not due for AF for another 6 days and this has never happened before, I have not tested I thought to wait til AF was due, I am scared though grey eyes, I hope my cycles are not starting to screw up, But I just have not had this happen to me before, no cramping, just noticed it. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[Grey Eyes]

Tiatammy- it is possible that this could be IB...if you are not due for another 6 days for AF that'd be about the correct range to see IB. I have read anywhere between 2-6 days before AF is due you would see IB. And yes- it will appear brownish, reddish, etc, it varies. Sooo... I am thinking if you are seeing IB you may be able to test with a FRER (First REsponse Early Result) pregnancy test and be able to tell? If bfn then wait a couple days and test again. Hard not to be excited- and no reason in the world to be scared as this is all normal.. Even if it does turn out to be AF we all have a wacky cycle once in a while!

 

[tiatammy]

Tiatammy- it is possible that this could be IB...if you are not due for another 6 days for AF that'd be about the correct range to see IB. I have read anywhere between 2-6 days before AF is due you would see IB. And yes- it will appear brownish, reddish, etc, it varies. Sooo... I am thinking if you are seeing IB you may be able to test with a FRER (First REsponse Early Result) pregnancy test and be able to tell? If bfn then wait a couple days and test again. Hard not to be excited- and no reason in the world to be scared as this is all normal.. Even if it does turn out to be AF we all have a wacky cycle once in a while!

Thanks grey eyes, do you know how long it would last if it is IB? I am still spotting. A little bit of cramping and very little, nothing to complain about, this is just so strange, has never happened before,maybe just a strange cycle, would be wonderful to see a BFP though, just trying not to get my hopes up to much, but yes it is hard not to feel a little excited. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[Grey Eyes]

Tiatammy- it is possible that this could be IB...if you are not due for another 6 days for AF that'd be about the correct range to see IB. I have read anywhere between 2-6 days before AF is due you would see IB. And yes- it will appear brownish, reddish, etc, it varies. Sooo... I am thinking if you are seeing IB you may be able to test with a FRER (First REsponse Early Result) pregnancy test and be able to tell? If bfn then wait a couple days and test again. Hard not to be excited- and no reason in the world to be scared as this is all normal.. Even if it does turn out to be AF we all have a wacky cycle once in a while!

Thanks grey eyes, do you know how long it would last if it is IB? I am still spotting. A little bit of cramping and very little, nothing to complain about, this is just so strange, has never happened before,maybe just a strange cycle, would be wonderful to see a BFP though, just trying not to get my hopes up to much, but yes it is hard not to feel a little excited. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Hmmm. IB varies for each woman. I have read that some women spot for days, some have what seems like a light period, and others may have nothing. At this point I would suggest getting an early response hpt and use your fmu...it's driving me crazy too Then post a pic so we can all see and get "line-eye"

 

[tiatammy]

Tiatammy- it is possible that this could be IB...if you are not due for another 6 days for AF that'd be about the correct range to see IB. I have read anywhere between 2-6 days before AF is due you would see IB. And yes- it will appear brownish, reddish, etc, it varies. Sooo... I am thinking if you are seeing IB you may be able to test with a FRER (First REsponse Early Result) pregnancy test and be able to tell? If bfn then wait a couple days and test again. Hard not to be excited- and no reason in the world to be scared as this is all normal.. Even if it does turn out to be AF we all have a wacky cycle once in a while!

Thanks grey eyes, do you know how long it would last if it is IB? I am still spotting. A little bit of cramping and very little, nothing to complain about, this is just so strange, has never happened before,maybe just a strange cycle, would be wonderful to see a BFP though, just trying not to get my hopes up to much, but yes it is hard not to feel a little excited. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

Hmmm. IB varies for each woman. I have read that some women spot for days, some have what seems like a light period, and others may have nothing. At this point I would suggest getting an early response hpt and use your fmu...it's driving me crazy too Then post a pic so we can all see and get "line-eye"

Hi grey eyes I did do a dollar store brand yesterday and it was neg. Just going to wait til the 8th when I was originally due and test then, right now it is a very lt flow not norma that is for sure, I am going crazy, grrr. I am really on a roller coaster with this TTC journey HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[jm1355]

Good Morning Ladies!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I just seem to be UNABLE to get on my computer on the weekends! I am always running around...literally...exercise>I LOVE IT!!
So I am just now catching up with everyone.

Coy...I think it's a girl!!! But either way, it is a BLESSING!!

Ali...How are you? Thanks for the compliment. I hope we have pretty babies!! When we talk about it we both seem to agree that our children will have really BIG smiles!! ...and dimples... I can't think about it too much though because it makes me even more anxious gor that BFP!! (As if I need any help with being anxious!)

MarathonGirl, Tiatammy, and everyone else...how's it going? Any BFPs I don't know about yet? Talk to me!!

 

[tiatammy]

Good Morning Ladies!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I just seem to be UNABLE to get on my computer on the weekends! I am always running around...literally...exercise>I LOVE IT!!
So I am just now catching up with everyone.

Coy...I think it's a girl!!! But either way, it is a BLESSING!!

Ali...How are you? Thanks for the compliment. I hope we have pretty babies!! When we talk about it we both seem to agree that our children will have really BIG smiles!! ...and dimples... I can't think about it too much though because it makes me even more anxious gor that BFP!! (As if I need any help with being anxious!)

MarathonGirl, Tiatammy, and everyone else...how's it going? Any BFPs I don't know about yet? Talk to me!!

jm1355 as of right now, I took a preg test yesterday and it was neg. but some women have told me I may not het mt BFP til the the time I was to get AF which was the 8th been spotting for 3 days and today it is a very light flow so not sure what is going on, never been this early for AF, spotting started on the 1st and I wasnt due for AF til the 8th.women have told me the spotting started at the right time for implantation sooo this is a waiting game GRRR. thanks for asking I hope to get some answers soon. HUGS HUGAS FRIENDS

 

[jm1355]

Good Morning Ladies!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I just seem to be UNABLE to get on my computer on the weekends! I am always running around...literally...exercise>I LOVE IT!!
So I am just now catching up with everyone.

Coy...I think it's a girl!!! But either way, it is a BLESSING!!

Ali...How are you? Thanks for the compliment. I hope we have pretty babies!! When we talk about it we both seem to agree that our children will have really BIG smiles!! ...and dimples... I can't think about it too much though because it makes me even more anxious gor that BFP!! (As if I need any help with being anxious!)

MarathonGirl, Tiatammy, and everyone else...how's it going? Any BFPs I don't know about yet? Talk to me!!

jm1355 as of right now, I took a preg test yesterday and it was neg. but some women have told me I may not het mt BFP til the the time I was to get AF which was the 8th been spotting for 3 days and today it is a very light flow so not sure what is going on, never been this early for AF, spotting started on the 1st and I wasnt due for AF til the 8th.women have told me the spotting started at the right time for implantation sooo this is a waiting game GRRR. thanks for asking I hope to get some answers soon. HUGS HUGAS FRIENDS

Oooooo!!! Sending you ...I hope to see a post from you soon with a BIG smile and a BFP!!! By the way, my name is Jessica (Jess)

 

[tiatammy]

Good Morning Ladies!! I hope everyone had a great weekend!! I just seem to be UNABLE to get on my computer on the weekends! I am always running around...literally...exercise>I LOVE IT!!
So I am just now catching up with everyone.

Coy...I think it's a girl!!! But either way, it is a BLESSING!!

Ali...How are you? Thanks for the compliment. I hope we have pretty babies!! When we talk about it we both seem to agree that our children will have really BIG smiles!! ...and dimples... I can't think about it too much though because it makes me even more anxious gor that BFP!! (As if I need any help with being anxious!)

MarathonGirl, Tiatammy, and everyone else...how's it going? Any BFPs I don't know about yet? Talk to me!!

jm1355 as of right now, I took a preg test yesterday and it was neg. but some women have told me I may not het mt BFP til the the time I was to get AF which was the 8th been spotting for 3 days and today it is a very light flow so not sure what is going on, never been this early for AF, spotting started on the 1st and I wasnt due for AF til the 8th.women have told me the spotting started at the right time for implantation sooo this is a waiting game GRRR. thanks for asking I hope to get some answers soon. HUGS HUGAS FRIENDS

Oooooo!!! Sending you ...I hope to see a post from you soon with a BIG smile and a BFP!!! By the way, my name is Jessica (Jess)

Thankyou soo very much jess, I hope to get a BFP been TTC for 14 months now. HUGS HUGS FRIENDS

 

[alicatt]

Morning All,

Jess - I hear you, it was a busy weekend for me too. Now its back to work (UGH). I am involved with Dachshund Rescue South Florida and took in a new foster pup this weekend. So now I have 3 dachshunds running around, 2 are under a year. Zoe is almost 10, Zach is about 11 months and now I have Keegan at 7 months. Its a zoo! So that kept me busy most of the weekend, but oh they are so sweet and loving, and full of energy! Also, what cycle day are you? I think our cycles are fairly close together?

Coy - when do you get to go back and try again? Maybe this time he or she will be a little less modest

TiaTammy, sending lots of to you, that this month is your month! It does sound promising The First Response early results test (FRER) is more sensitive and can detect lower levels of HCG in your urine. I believe it can detect as little as 25 mIU, which is definitely higher than a typical woman's HCG levels if they are not pregnant (5 mIU). So if you can, I'd go get some of those, and start testing

AFM... I'm heading into the FS at 1pm today. I'm hoping that I will get 2 answers today. 1) What my Day 3 hormone levels are, and 2) Whether I have follicles on my left ovary. Hopefully I hear that my eggs look good and the quality and quantity are good, and that there are follicles on my left ovary. If there aren't any on my left ovary then I won't be going through with IUI this cycle FX'd and luck please!

 

[jm1355]

Morning All,

Jess - I hear you, it was a busy weekend for me too. Now its back to work (UGH). I am involved with Dachshund Rescue South Florida and took in a new foster pup this weekend. So now I have 3 dachshunds running around, 2 are under a year. Zoe is almost 10, Zach is about 11 months and now I have Keegan at 7 months. Its a zoo! So that kept me busy most of the weekend, but oh they are so sweet and loving, and full of energy! Also, what cycle day are you? I think our cycles are fairly close together?

Coy - when do you get to go back and try again? Maybe this time he or she will be a little less modest

TiaTammy, sending lots of to you, that this month is your month! It does sound promising The First Response early results test (FRER) is more sensitive and can detect lower levels of HCG in your urine. I believe it can detect as little as 25 mIU, which is definitely higher than a typical woman's HCG levels if they are not pregnant (5 mIU). So if you can, I'd go get some of those, and start testing

AFM... I'm heading into the FS at 1pm today. I'm hoping that I will get 2 answers today. 1) What my Day 3 hormone levels are, and 2) Whether I have follicles on my left ovary. Hopefully I hear that my eggs look good and the quality and quantity are good, and that there are follicles on my left ovary. If there aren't any on my left ovary then I won't be going through with IUI this cycle FX'd and luck please!

Ali...I am around CD 11...I'm not sure though. Because of all the spotting I'm just not sure when my cycle actually started. It drives me crazy not knowing for sure. And to make things worse, I just realized I did not do OPK tests this weekend. How in the world did I forget to do that!?!? I will start tomorrow morning...

 

[alicatt]

Ali...I am around CD 11...I'm not sure though. Because of all the spotting I'm just not sure when my cycle actually started. It drives me crazy not knowing for sure. And to make things worse, I just realized I did not do OPK tests this weekend. How in the world did I forget to do that!?!? I will start tomorrow morning...

Jess.. if it makes you feel any better, I did and they were all negative!! LOL.
According to FF, I will be ovulating on Friday, according to me, I think it will be Saturday, but since the Dr wants to use a trigger shot, I guess it will be whenever he wants it to be! HAHA. Well that is if we end up continuing with this month. Oh, and I'm on CD 12, so we are almost the same!!!

 

[jm1355]

Ali...I am around CD 11...I'm not sure though. Because of all the spotting I'm just not sure when my cycle actually started. It drives me crazy not knowing for sure. And to make things worse, I just realized I did not do OPK tests this weekend. How in the world did I forget to do that!?!? I will start tomorrow morning...

Jess.. if it makes you feel any better, I did and they were all negative!! LOL.
According to FF, I will be ovulating on Friday, according to me, I think it will be Saturday, but since the Dr wants to use a trigger shot, I guess it will be whenever he wants it to be! HAHA. Well that is if we end up continuing with this month. Oh, and I'm on CD 12, so we are almost the same!!!

We are around the same!! According to an app on my phone that I use to track my cycles I am suppose to Ovulate on Friday but I think it will be more like Sunday. But, we shall see! I need to remember to do OPK in the mornings!! Or just BD every other day for the next week and a half!! (I would love that, but my days start at 4:30am and go until 10pm...Sometimes I am just too tired!! ZZZZZZZ)

 

[ByAnyMeans]

Hello ladies, hope everyone had a great weekend. I have quite a few posts to catch up on, I hope it's all good news.

I'm writing in a hurry because I have a question that defies logic - my Chinese TCM doctor said that even though the OPK doesn't show two lines that today (my day 11) that we should start BD today.

DH thinks we should wait until tomorrow so we have the most potent man-stuff on the best day. I've tried a number of online calculators but the results vary of course.

One thing though, my temps went down today (hope you can see my FF chart below) from 36.50°C = 97.7°F yesterday to 36.05°C = 96.9°F today. So we did the BD anyway even though DH is not feeling well today.

My CM is not so sticky or thick.

So what do you think about this idea of doing it before the lines show on the OPK?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hello ladies, hope everyone had a great weekend. I have quite a few posts to catch up on, I hope it's all good news.

I'm writing in a hurry because I have a question that defies logic - my Chinese TCM doctor said that even though the OPK doesn't show two lines that today (my day 11) that we should start BD today.

DH thinks we should wait until tomorrow so we have the most potent man-stuff on the best day. I've tried a number of online calculators but the results vary of course.

One thing though, my temps went down today (hope you can see my FF chart below) from 36.50°C = 97.7°F yesterday to 36.05°C = 96.9°F today. So we did the BD anyway even though DH is not feeling well today.

My CM is not so sticky or thick.

So what do you think about this idea of doing it before the lines show on the OPK?

Great thing about bd'ing is the can hang out for at least 4-6 days depending upon your environment. So if cm is good- a day before the "best day" is all subject to criticism...I think as long as you bd at least 2-3 times the week of ovulation you are good to go!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Hi ladies-

Great to "see" you all today! Jess- you seem all chipper for a lady that gets such an early start! I used to have to get up at 3:30 every morning when I was a floor director at CBS...then I'd work until 1:30 in the afternoon. I hated it though because of the commute on the freeway

Ali- whoo-hoo! Today you'll get good news because I am sending tons of and good luck your way! Got my fx'd too, I hope it all goes really well!

Marathongirl and Phil--where are you two ladies! We have all been pretty MIA this weekend

AFM- feeling good, it is warm here finally (for today anyway). My next appointment for another ultrasound is TOMORROW Yay, so maybe can get some definitive answers. The tech last week having to ride his bike down to Radio Shack for parts to his U/S machine sort of had me on edge to beginw ith...but new tech tomoroow and hopefully new equipment Keep your fx'd for me too

 

[alicatt]

Hi All,

Great news at the FS!!

My blood tests (hormone levels) are all awesome, and where they should be. He even said my egg reserve is excellent! WOW!

We found my right ovary, and it has a follicle of 16mm on it and my left ovary has a follicle of 13mm on it (with a slightly smaller one too). Since my right tube is blocked we need the left one to get bigger!! He said it was early only CD 12, so that is good, we have time to get it bigger. Especially since I don't usually ovulate until day 16-17. So I will be using a hot water bottle and keeping my legs in the air the next few nights (apparently warmth and blood flow make follicles get bigger). So why not give it a try?

Coy- so glad you are heading back tomorrow for another ultrasound, I hope your little one shows you their parts

 

[jm1355]

Hi All,

Great news at the FS!!

My blood tests (hormone levels) are all awesome, and where they should be. He even said my egg reserve is excellent! WOW!

We found my right ovary, and it has a follicle of 16mm on it and my left ovary has a follicle of 13mm on it (with a slightly smaller one too). Since my right tube is blocked we need the left one to get bigger!! He said it was early only CD 12, so that is good, we have time to get it bigger. Especially since I don't usually ovulate until day 16-17. So I will be using a hot water bottle and keeping my legs in the air the next few nights (apparently warmth and blood flow make follicles get bigger). So why not give it a try?

Coy- so glad you are heading back tomorrow for another ultrasound, I hope your little one shows you their parts

Ali!! That is fantastic news!!! How awesome would it be if we got our BFPs at the same time?!?!? I'm excited for us! So, I am sending and prayers your way!