Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[Grey Eyes]

Oh, btw, Ali- didn't you say you had another BETA scheduled for Friday? Are you going to keep that? I would just in case....

 

[TerriLou]

ali am so sorry hun fingers crossed for september have a nice glass of wine or 2

Thanks! I will be having a few glasses this evening!!

from me too, I was so hopeful. Good luck for September, its not that far away.

I don't understand what BETA is, I haven't spoken to many people about IUI, IVF etc.

 

[AngelSerenity]

Ali, . But like the rest say if your temps are still high don't give up hope just yet.

I know it may be difficult to predict as your are on progesterone but do you have enough charts to see when your temp would normally drop before an AF? That may help over the next few days

Well, Im having a tonight as I feel emotional and down, hopefully a sign of AF on her way as I'm past 28 days. I did a FRER this morning just in case but got a . Not worried as on a month off but this cycle has been strange, and with not charting I havent a clue when AF will appear

Jess, what competitions are you going to enter?

Coy, everybody else :wave:

 

[jm1355]

Angel,

I am a figure competitor. I started competing about 7 years ago. And I just recently got the guts to enter a national qualifier and I won! (which means I qualified for Nationals...for the first time ever!!)

But I didn't train for nationals this year because I was hoping to get PG. So now I am going to re-qualify for next year...(unless I get PG!!)

Lol! I tried to attach a picture of me from one of my shows...not sure it showed up...One of the pictures has three women in it and I am the one on the far right...

~Jess

 

[Grey Eyes]

Angel,

I am a figure competitor. I started competing about 7 years ago. And I just recently got the guts to enter a national qualifier and I won! (which means I qualified for Nationals...for the first time ever!!)

But I didn't train for nationals this year because I was hoping to get PG. So now I am going to re-qualify for next year...(unless I get PG!!)

Lol! I tried to attach a picture of me from one of my shows...not sure it showed up...One of the pictures has three women in it and I am the one on the far right...

~Jess

Speaking of fitness, my butt is totally getting me depressed Good thing its in back of me! lol....Jess, what's your favorite butt-shaper? Do you do squats? Got a special machine fror that? What ever it is I'd love to trade butts with you right now and let you fix mine

 

[jm1355]

Angel,

I am a figure competitor. I started competing about 7 years ago. And I just recently got the guts to enter a national qualifier and I won! (which means I qualified for Nationals...for the first time ever!!)

But I didn't train for nationals this year because I was hoping to get PG. So now I am going to re-qualify for next year...(unless I get PG!!)

Lol! I tried to attach a picture of me from one of my shows...not sure it showed up...One of the pictures has three women in it and I am the one on the far right...

~Jess

Speaking of fitness, my butt is totally getting me depressed Good thing its in back of me! lol....Jess, what's your favorite butt-shaper? Do you do squats? Got a special machine fror that? What ever it is I'd love to trade butts with you right now and let you fix mine

LMBO!! OK...so I am putting together an arm AND a glute workout for you? I can do that...I haven't forgotten...

 

[AngelSerenity]

Wow Jess go you! You look fab honey, green here lol with my current flabby bits. I used to compete in mountain biking and then duathlons to national level and also did a sports degree. But I will admit I suffered from female athlete triad which I think sparked my PCOS.

I now just run, swim, and do resistance exercises at home. This varies depending on my status and with two pregnancies and two MCs since Jan I'm left with pregnancy weight and a lower fitness level which I'm struggling with accepting . With a toddler and a job in senior managment I just cant manage to get out as much now. I've put on about 10lbs since I stopped breastfeeding last December and then with the two pregnancies this year, and am now determined to get back into better shape! You should be our motivator

How often do you train then, and how do you fit it all in???????????

 

[Grey Eyes]

Angel,

I am a figure competitor. I started competing about 7 years ago. And I just recently got the guts to enter a national qualifier and I won! (which means I qualified for Nationals...for the first time ever!!)

But I didn't train for nationals this year because I was hoping to get PG. So now I am going to re-qualify for next year...(unless I get PG!!)

Lol! I tried to attach a picture of me from one of my shows...not sure it showed up...One of the pictures has three women in it and I am the one on the far right...

~Jess

Speaking of fitness, my butt is totally getting me depressed Good thing its in back of me! lol....Jess, what's your favorite butt-shaper? Do you do squats? Got a special machine fror that? What ever it is I'd love to trade butts with you right now and let you fix mine

LMBO!! OK...so I am putting together an arm AND a glute workout for you? I can do that...I haven't forgotten...

lol- being preggo changes my metabolism it's like my body's not my own anymore It can be frustrating on some days when I can't do heavy stuff but I have to remind myself it's temporary

What do you have to do to qualify for competition btw??

 

[alicatt]

ali am so sorry hun fingers crossed for september have a nice glass of wine or 2

Thanks! I will be having a few glasses this evening!!

from me too, I was so hopeful. Good luck for September, its not that far away.

I don't understand what BETA is, I haven't spoken to many people about IUI, IVF etc.

BETA is the blood test that is done to see if your HCG levels are rising. Normally they wait until 14-16 DPO or when you are actually late to run it. So I'm surprised that they wanted me in there on 11-12 DPO. I mean some women don't even implant until 12 DPO right?

Then once you get a positive BETA, you have to go in 2 times more to ensure that the levels are rising. So I would have had to go in on Friday and again on Monday.

Coy- I'm not sure about the Friday test. I forgot about it until about 20 mins ago, but by then they were closed (after hours message). I didn't think that this was important enough to bug them. I can call them tomorrow. See what they think.

I want to have some tonight, but then again I am worried that I could still be PG? Then again, some people drink up until they are 5-6 weeks because they don't actually know they are pregnant.

Another thought, ectopic pregnancies do not always show HCG levels, so what if I have one of those?

I'm still so discombobulated right now I'm not too upset, because I have a plan. Plans make me happy. I will allow myself to feel the sadness for a few days, but then it will be time to pick myself up and work on losing a few more pounds and enjoying my time in Canada, and before I know it, September will be here, and it will be time to start again

Jess - so awesome that you are in such great shape!! I could use your arms/butt and maybe abs routines? HEHE.. Feel like adding abs too? You have rocking ones

to all of you, I am thankful I have you guys to discuss these issues with.

So.. I'm kind of in a fog.. who is next up for testing?

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- a glass of wine won't hurt you! Go for it! Enjoy a sip (or two) for me

 

[alin3boys]

i am due to test on 24th af due in 3-4 days just had an awesome reading got me really excited lol

 

[alicatt]

Ali- a glass of wine won't hurt you! Go for it! Enjoy a sip (or two) for me

The question is, what about 3 glasses? I think that is about how much wine I have in the bottle..

I can't wait to leave work, but we are having a meltdown of our system and I need to stay. I'm like.. really? After the crappy day I've had I can't even leave? Plus I know my Mom wants to know what is going on, and I am not going to call her until I'm on my way home, I know that I will start crying and I don't want to do that anymore than I already have here at work.

At this rate I might have to stop and get a second bottle on my way home!!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- a glass of wine won't hurt you! Go for it! Enjoy a sip (or two) for me

The question is, what about 3 glasses? I think that is about how much wine I have in the bottle..

I can't wait to leave work, but we are having a meltdown of our system and I need to stay. I'm like.. really? After the crappy day I've had I can't even leave? Plus I know my Mom wants to know what is going on, and I am not going to call her until I'm on my way home, I know that I will start crying and I don't want to do that anymore than I already have here at work.

At this rate I might have to stop and get a second bottle on my way home!!

Ali- please don't get too discouraged! I know it's super tough. I used to cry my eyes out while ttc...I am not so convinced that you are out yet, but let's wait and see Hopefully you can get a confirmation of yes or no come Friday...But in the meantime, have and don't worry too much!

 

[alicatt]

Ali- a glass of wine won't hurt you! Go for it! Enjoy a sip (or two) for me

The question is, what about 3 glasses? I think that is about how much wine I have in the bottle..

I can't wait to leave work, but we are having a meltdown of our system and I need to stay. I'm like.. really? After the crappy day I've had I can't even leave? Plus I know my Mom wants to know what is going on, and I am not going to call her until I'm on my way home, I know that I will start crying and I don't want to do that anymore than I already have here at work.

At this rate I might have to stop and get a second bottle on my way home!!

Ali- please don't get too discouraged! I know it's super tough. I used to cry my eyes out while ttc...I am not so convinced that you are out yet, but let's wait and see Hopefully you can get a confirmation of yes or no come Friday...But in the meantime, have and don't worry too much!

Thanks! I'm doing OK, only had 1.5 glasses of wine . Might have some ice cream too

 

[Grey Eyes]

ok I know I am ranting ....sorry ladies!

I am usually more positive than this but this evening is like the worst- I am hot, tired, and I can't find a damn thing to wear that doesn't pop over my belly or make me look awful and frumpy! I feel like a dumpy old cow. I talked to dh about it and he made me feel worse by telling me I had a "farmers tan" that was really highlighted when I wore my tank top! Like I freaking had to have that pointed out?

Hey, I never thought I looked like Pamela F**'ing Anderson when I'm almost 7 months pregnant, but that doesn't give anybody the right to try and make me feel worse than I am. I have no money to blow on cute little maternity tops and sexy be-jeweled damn maternity designer jeans and cute sparkling highheels. I am stuck with my same old "fat girl" pants I had when I was pregnant with Teagen 8 years ago and I am doing my best to make them all work. If I weara nice looking top he points out my tummy is showing and I should change. So I change. Then he points out my "chest looks red" or some other f'ing thing. So what?! Should I get a darn tent to hide in? It's hot outside, and probably mostly my hormones talking.

I think he could be a bit more supportive and if all he has to offer me is crummy damned advice I think he should keep his mouth shut or invent some happy little fibb to make me feel better Like, when I ask if my clothes look okay he should try to ntice something nice (like my belly not showing!) or something instead of feeling it necesary to point out something I hate and can't change. That's what my mom did for years and years and I dislike it very much

Sigh. There. I have ranted and I feel a bit better. Now I am going to go take a nice long shower. He can handle the girls and their milk spills while I am otherwise occupied.

 

[alicatt]

ok I know I am ranting ....sorry ladies!

I am usually more positive than this but this evening is like the worst- I am hot, tired, and I can't find a damn thing to wear that doesn't pop over my belly or make me look awful and frumpy! I feel like a dumpy old cow. I talked to dh about it and he made me feel worse by telling me I had a "farmers tan" that was really highlighted when I wore my tank top! Like I freaking had to have that pointed out?

Hey, I never thought I looked like Pamela F**'ing Anderson when I'm almost 7 months pregnant, but that doesn't give anybody the right to try and make me feel worse than I am. I have no money to blow on cute little maternity tops and sexy be-jeweled damn maternity designer jeans and cute sparkling highheels. I am stuck with my same old "fat girl" pants I had when I was pregnant with Teagen 8 years ago and I am doing my best to make them all work. If I weara nice looking top he points out my tummy is showing and I should change. So I change. Then he points out my "chest looks red" or some other f'ing thing. So what?! Should I get a darn tent to hide in? It's hot outside, and probably mostly my hormones talking.

I think he could be a bit more supportive and if all he has to offer me is crummy damned advice I think he should keep his mouth shut or invent some happy little fibb to make me feel better Like, when I ask if my clothes look okay he should try to ntice something nice (like my belly not showing!) or something instead of feeling it necesary to point out something I hate and can't change. That's what my mom did for years and years and I dislike it very much

Sigh. There. I have ranted and I feel a bit better. Now I am going to go take a nice long shower. He can handle the girls and their milk spills while I am otherwise occupied.

AWW! So sorry you are having a rough time Coy!! I think your DH could be a little more supportive & complimentary! Sending you a big

Hope your shower helped relax you!

Ali

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- thanks! I know it is just the hormones...my dh is a very sweet guy in all actuality, he is always buying me sweet things, like gorgous hawaiin sundresses, and he gets me awesome things for our anniversary, and he does try to help with the girls when he can. I know he is dealing with a lot of crap of his own and I'm not usually such a ranter...

I have been feeling crappy the last few days and couldn't figure out why...then it popped into my mind that I recently had my iron levels checked and the lady mumbled something about "11.3" and I just remembered it tonight. Everything I see online says that is way too low. So Ic alled the hospital to chat to an LPN about it and she said that is worrisom for a pregnant woman and that I needed to get hold of my doc asap tomorrow and get it checked again. She said this is prob why I am suddenly drained and exhausted and dizzy and breathless and all those other happy little things! lol!

So tomorrow I am off to get my blood checked

 

[FirstTry]

ok I know I am ranting ....sorry ladies!

I am usually more positive than this but this evening is like the worst- I am hot, tired, and I can't find a damn thing to wear that doesn't pop over my belly or make me look awful and frumpy! I feel like a dumpy old cow. I talked to dh about it and he made me feel worse by telling me I had a "farmers tan" that was really highlighted when I wore my tank top! Like I freaking had to have that pointed out?

Hey, I never thought I looked like Pamela F**'ing Anderson when I'm almost 7 months pregnant, but that doesn't give anybody the right to try and make me feel worse than I am. I have no money to blow on cute little maternity tops and sexy be-jeweled damn maternity designer jeans and cute sparkling highheels. I am stuck with my same old "fat girl" pants I had when I was pregnant with Teagen 8 years ago and I am doing my best to make them all work. If I weara nice looking top he points out my tummy is showing and I should change. So I change. Then he points out my "chest looks red" or some other f'ing thing. So what?! Should I get a darn tent to hide in? It's hot outside, and probably mostly my hormones talking.

I think he could be a bit more supportive and if all he has to offer me is crummy damned advice I think he should keep his mouth shut or invent some happy little fibb to make me feel better Like, when I ask if my clothes look okay he should try to ntice something nice (like my belly not showing!) or something instead of feeling it necesary to point out something I hate and can't change. That's what my mom did for years and years and I dislike it very much

Sigh. There. I have ranted and I feel a bit better. Now I am going to go take a nice long shower. He can handle the girls and their milk spills while I am otherwise occupied.

I'm sorry that you're having a tough day, Coy. Maybe when you're feeling better, you could tell DH that you're trying your best and it hurts when he makes some of those comments. I hope tomorrow is a better day

 

[FirstTry]

Ali- a glass of wine won't hurt you! Go for it! Enjoy a sip (or two) for me

The question is, what about 3 glasses? I think that is about how much wine I have in the bottle..

I can't wait to leave work, but we are having a meltdown of our system and I need to stay. I'm like.. really? After the crappy day I've had I can't even leave? Plus I know my Mom wants to know what is going on, and I am not going to call her until I'm on my way home, I know that I will start crying and I don't want to do that anymore than I already have here at work.

At this rate I might have to stop and get a second bottle on my way home!!

Ali- please don't get too discouraged! I know it's super tough. I used to cry my eyes out while ttc...I am not so convinced that you are out yet, but let's wait and see Hopefully you can get a confirmation of yes or no come Friday...But in the meantime, have and don't worry too much!

Thanks! I'm doing OK, only had 1.5 glasses of wine . Might have some ice cream too

Hey Ali: I'm sorry it wasn't better news today. I think the toughest part about TTC is the lack of control. If this is not your month, you have your buddies here to help you through the next steps on this journey.

P. S. - wine and ice cream sound perfect!

 

[Grey Eyes]

FirstTry- you are right- everyone on this thread is such a great team of supporters! Ali- we are here if you need us!

I am feeling some better now, cooled off a bit, and if it is anything to do with low blood iron I will find out tomorrow. I told dh about it and mentioned that people can't even donate blood of their iron is at 11.3 because that's too low. He looked puzzled for a minute then says "you want to donate blood now?!" MEN! lol! So I had to explain I had no intention of donating blood (they won't let prego's anyway) but that I'd have to get it checked.

And yeah- wine and ice cream sound awesome! Just not together....