Welcome to 'Trying To Conceive Over 35'

[AngelSerenity]

Morning ladies, I trust everybody is well?

I'm still lurking lol, doing ok just trying to give myself a bit of breathing space while I'm healing emotionally. Back to RMC on Thursday and hopefully back to TTC this week as well. DH has said only one more go though but that one more go will give me our next rainbow, it has to!!!!!!!

Thinking of you all and keeping up on the news.

Ali... best of luck for tomorrow honey, I'm very excited for you. Have you thought of trying meditation before and after? I swear it was by changing my atttitude and by forcing myself to relax that my BFPs started happening. Get on that relaxing music, breathe deeply and just try to clear your mind. (I normally fall asleep ). You can also get some fab meditation apps, I think you have an iphone if I remember?


xoxo

 

[alicatt]

Morning ladies, I trust everybody is well?

I'm still lurking lol, doing ok just trying to give myself a bit of breathing space while I'm healing emotionally. Back to RMC on Thursday and hopefully back to TTC this week as well. DH has said only one more go though but that one more go will give me our next rainbow, it has to!!!!!!!

Thinking of you all and keeping up on the news.

Ali... best of luck for tomorrow honey, I'm very excited for you. Have you thought of trying meditation before and after? I swear it was by changing my atttitude and by forcing myself to relax that my BFPs started happening. Get on that relaxing music, breathe deeply and just try to clear your mind. (I normally fall asleep ). You can also get some fab meditation apps, I think you have an iphone if I remember?


xoxo

Angel.. I'm so happy that you are now in the care of an RMC I'm truly hoping they get to the bottom of all your troubles. I've never had a MC but can only imaging the feelings that surround it. Hopefully you won't ever have to go through another!
Thanks for the tip, I've never meditated before, but it sounds like something I should try. I'm wound up so tight right now, just trying to make it to the ET on Wednesday! I'm going to give it a try

 

[jm1355]

everyone!

Ali...I'm glad you didn't hear from your FS yesterday! Of course your embryos are still alive. They are probably just as determined as you!!

Coy...I never did answer your question about school. I am not officially enrolled in classes this semester. I actually completed ALL my coursework for my master's already. I just had to complete this study so I could have data for my thesis. It is on the self-esteem of low socioeconomic middle school children. I am examining the relationship between self esteem and race, gender, family structure, and academic performance. graduation is set for the middle of December...but I still have oral exams in December. I anticipate needing a lot of coffee between now and then...not drinking any of course. I would love to give my parents and BFs parents a BFP for Christmas! (Or Thanksgiving...)

I didn't work on my thesis at all last night. I went to the gym after work and then made a "quick" trip to the mall to get some new workout clothes...$337 later I walked out of the store. What was i thinking!!!??? Not a good idea... I probably will take some of it back today.

Ok...I hope everyone has a great day!!

 

[alicatt]

everyone!

Ali...I'm glad you didn't hear from your FS yesterday! Of course your embryos are still alive. They are probably just as determined as you!!

Coy...I never did answer your question about school. I am not officially enrolled in classes this semester. I actually completed ALL my coursework for my master's already. I just had to complete this study so I could have data for my thesis. It is on the self-esteem of low socioeconomic middle school children. I am examining the relationship between self esteem and race, gender, family structure, and academic performance. graduation is set for the middle of December...but I still have oral exams in December. I anticipate needing a lot of coffee between now and then...not drinking any of course. I would love to give my parents and BFs parents a BFP for Christmas! (Or Thanksgiving...)

I didn't work on my thesis at all last night. I went to the gym after work and then made a "quick" trip to the mall to get some new workout clothes...$337 later I walked out of the store. What was i thinking!!!??? Not a good idea... I probably will take some of it back today.

Ok...I hope everyone has a great day!!

Hey Jess!

Sounds like you were having fun at the store last night! I do that too. I buy a bunch of things, then sleep on it and decide which of them I must have and which things I can take back.

Have you ever shopped at Lululemon? I love their workout clothes. They are so comfortable!

Your thesis sounds interesting, you'll have to let us know how it all turns out!

 

[alicatt]

Hi ladies!

I just got off the phone with my FS office. They called because I have so many promising embryos and they need to know how many I am going to implant so they can freeze the rest! Apparently they want to get those extras into the freezer sooner than later. Not sure why, but I think I read somewhere that it is better to freeze before the blastocyst stage. So I have 3 really good ones, and another 2 that look very promising! OMG that is 5 of 7 embryos that are good enough to use/freeze!

Here I was all worried about them all dying.. I'm so silly! Instead I have too many good ones.

So I'm home sick today. That is the bad news. I'm so confused by my body right now I don't' know what to think. I woke up this morning feeling tired, but finally feeling less pain and distention, and just feeling better than I have in a while. So as I was walking out the door a wave of nausea hit me. So I ran back into the house and was sick, and then felt better again, and figured, OK well that was strange, but I need to get to work. Well I'm 1/2 way to work and I am in traffic (stuck in the second to left lane of 5 lanes) and I suddenly feel like I'm going to be sick again! With nowhere for me to go and needing to concentrate on the slowing vehicles ahead, I opt for puking all over myself instead of getting into a wreck. I continue to have several bouts (sorry for TMI) and finally it subsides, and I can make my way off the highway. Needless to say, I turn around and drive home since I'm covered in ickiness By the time I get home I'm a little shaky and my throat is really sore, but other than that I'm starting to feel OK again. WTF? So strange. So I call my boss explain to him that I am not going to make it into work today, and he says, just take the day off. So I think I will. Clearly my body is saying.. RELAX STUPID!!! I did talk to the FS about it, and she thought it was probably due to a spike in hormones, since I told her I didn't have a fever. She said to take it easy and drink plenty of fluids and to call them if I had any questions. So I'm going to heed her words, and just relax today.

I'm still on about my embabies! How did I get so lucky to have that many healthy little ones? I think the big man upstairs is looking down on me, and I feel like crying tears of joy!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali...are you really off to bed Me too. After I get dd's to bed, somehow they ended up an hour past their bedtime tonnight so I slammed a quick shower whuich, after our day in the garage was purty durn nice LOL! Dh helped me alot today, he moved all of the heavy stuff. What we are doing is just thoroughly sorting and tossing. Only problem is once we get the truck loaded for the dump dh always brings stuff back Things I took for granted were junk I should have broken, lol! Today I made sure I broke everything that went in the garbage can!

I did get my team final assignment donw which isn't due until next Sunday so Here is my plan. Get my individual assignment done and be done with this course except for a few comments I am required to make. Then, during this week I can finish the garage, finish the closet, and fine-tune the house for baby. Then I get a full week off in which I hope I can relax enough babes will be born Nice plan, huh?! LOL! Never works out though, but I'm gonna try

We make plans and God laughs...is there someone that can help you with this Honey Do list?? You might induce yourself with all this activity!

 

[lucaswood09]

Hi All,
I'm new here so hello to you all
I'm 40 and TTC using cbfm and OPK and temp
This is my third cycle of doing it au-naturel and finally on my cbfm I had a peak fertility!!!! after having only high's for my first two cycles.
Never been so excited in my life (I even took a picture in case I never see it again)
I have a 24 day cycle and seem to ovulate day 11 and 12 so keeping my fingers crossed.
Been having mittleschmerz pain today so all looks promising so should know by the 29th September if we are succeful. It is our 4th wedding anniversary on the 4th October and we are going away on the 29th September so keeping my fingers crossed.

Just wondering if there is any other advice you girls could give me.
Many Thanks

 

[jm1355]

everyone!

Ali...I'm glad you didn't hear from your FS yesterday! Of course your embryos are still alive. They are probably just as determined as you!!

Coy...I never did answer your question about school. I am not officially enrolled in classes this semester. I actually completed ALL my coursework for my master's already. I just had to complete this study so I could have data for my thesis. It is on the self-esteem of low socioeconomic middle school children. I am examining the relationship between self esteem and race, gender, family structure, and academic performance. graduation is set for the middle of December...but I still have oral exams in December. I anticipate needing a lot of coffee between now and then...not drinking any of course. I would love to give my parents and BFs parents a BFP for Christmas! (Or Thanksgiving...)

I didn't work on my thesis at all last night. I went to the gym after work and then made a "quick" trip to the mall to get some new workout clothes...$337 later I walked out of the store. What was i thinking!!!??? Not a good idea... I probably will take some of it back today.

Ok...I hope everyone has a great day!!

Hey Jess!

Sounds like you were having fun at the store last night! I do that too. I buy a bunch of things, then sleep on it and decide which of them I must have and which things I can take back.

Have you ever shopped at Lululemon? I love their workout clothes. They are so comfortable!

Your thesis sounds interesting, you'll have to let us know how it all turns out!

ALI!!!! That is exactly where I was... LuluLemon!!! OMG!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE LuluLemon! It was my first time...but not my last!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Hi ladies!

I just got off the phone with my FS office. They called because I have so many promising embryos and they need to know how many I am going to implant so they can freeze the rest! Apparently they want to get those extras into the freezer sooner than later. Not sure why, but I think I read somewhere that it is better to freeze before the blastocyst stage. So I have 3 really good ones, and another 2 that look very promising! OMG that is 5 of 7 embryos that are good enough to use/freeze!

Here I was all worried about them all dying.. I'm so silly! Instead I have too many good ones.

So I'm home sick today. That is the bad news. I'm so confused by my body right now I don't' know what to think. I woke up this morning feeling tired, but finally feeling less pain and distention, and just feeling better than I have in a while. So as I was walking out the door a wave of nausea hit me. So I ran back into the house and was sick, and then felt better again, and figured, OK well that was strange, but I need to get to work. Well I'm 1/2 way to work and I am in traffic (stuck in the second to left lane of 5 lanes) and I suddenly feel like I'm going to be sick again! With nowhere for me to go and needing to concentrate on the slowing vehicles ahead, I opt for puking all over myself instead of getting into a wreck. I continue to have several bouts (sorry for TMI) and finally it subsides, and I can make my way off the highway. Needless to say, I turn around and drive home since I'm covered in ickiness By the time I get home I'm a little shaky and my throat is really sore, but other than that I'm starting to feel OK again. WTF? So strange. So I call my boss explain to him that I am not going to make it into work today, and he says, just take the day off. So I think I will. Clearly my body is saying.. RELAX STUPID!!! I did talk to the FS about it, and she thought it was probably due to a spike in hormones, since I told her I didn't have a fever. She said to take it easy and drink plenty of fluids and to call them if I had any questions. So I'm going to heed her words, and just relax today.

I'm still on about my embabies! How did I get so lucky to have that many healthy little ones? I think the big man upstairs is looking down on me, and I feel like crying tears of joy!

Sweetheart! That's lot of little fighters begging to be your babies!!! I love it! My friend was implanted with 2 and is 13 weeks along w/ twins. I am hoping to hear the same from you very soon. from NY! Now, you and Coy Rest, relax, take it easy please!! Listen to your body and give in to yourself! As far as allergies Coy, it's ragweed season for sure. Everyone is feeling the watery and itchy eyes, runny and itchy nose...cue all the seasonal allergy med commercials.

Jess - your study for your thesis sounds very very interesting. How do all of you woman juggle everything?

Angel - to you, give yourself all the time you need to heal. It is ok to go the all the stages of grief...be kind to yourself. I wish no one had to go thru that.

Afm, boring girl these days. Jess you have continued to inspire me. I went biking with the hubs on Sunday and did some challenging trails made of dirt, sand, small rocks...they all start on this hill at a state park then go down a decline towards the beach. What goes down must come up...I had to get off the bike the last 10yards as it was way too steep esp after a sustained climb for 150yards. After that we walked around the Vanderbilt museum. Last night I was inspired to go to them gym and did 15 min cardio, a hard leg workout of step ups into lunges with weights, single leg deadlifts with weight, side steps with weight, leg press with 3 diff foot positions then a 1mile run. My legs were Jell-o and I can barely walk. I am aiming for 3-4 days a week at the gym to start, and some weekend hikes and bike rides.

I am cd10, no line on my opk yet as of last night...will try again when I get home after work. AF ended officially Sunday so no bd yet. I will prob ovu cd 12-14 so gonna start bd tonight and the next 4 days. AF due 10/5 -7. Last month I got a OPK darker line on cd11/12. I have been taking baby aspirin, CoQ10, prenatals, and a B complex with Folate when I can remember. I am definitely more relaxed this go around because I'm listening to my acupuncturist. I have been 2x, 3rd will be tomorrow and she said I have to cleanse my system then rebuild and balance my energy before I can conceive. I have been in such a constant state of stress for the last 5 yrs starting with my Lyme Disease diagnosis, not to mention the stress my body went thru during the IV antibiotic treatment. It will happen when I am healthier. In the meantime I am getting back into my exercise routine, eating better, and trying to prep my body.

 

[jm1355]

Jess - your study for your thesis sounds very very interesting. How do all of you woman juggle everything?

Afm, boring girl these days. Jess you have continued to inspire me. I went biking with the hubs on Sunday and did some challenging trails made of dirt, sand, small rocks...they all start on this hill at a state park then go down a decline towards the beach. What goes down must come up...I had to get off the bike the last 10yards as it was way too steep esp after a sustained climb for 150yards. After that we walked around the Vanderbilt museum. Last night I was inspired to go to them gym and did 15 min cardio, a hard leg workout of step ups into lunges with weights, single leg deadlifts with weight, side steps with weight, leg press with 3 diff foot positions then a 1mile run. My legs were Jell-o and I can barely walk. I am aiming for 3-4 days a week at the gym to start, and some weekend hikes and bike rides.

I am cd10, no line on my opk yet as of last night...will try again when I get home after work. AF ended officially Sunday so no bd yet. I will prob ovu cd 12-14 so gonna start bd tonight and the next 4 days. AF due 10/5 -7. Last month I got a OPK darker line on cd11/12. I have been taking baby aspirin, CoQ10, prenatals, and a B complex with Folate when I can remember. I am definitely more relaxed this go around because I'm listening to my acupuncturist. I have been 2x, 3rd will be tomorrow and she said I have to cleanse my system then rebuild and balance my energy before I can conceive. I have been in such a constant state of stress for the last 5 yrs starting with my Lyme Disease diagnosis, not to mention the stress my body went thru during the IV antibiotic treatment. It will happen when I am healthier. In the meantime I am getting back into my exercise routine, eating better, and trying to prep my body.

Ummm...that does not sound boring at all!! As a matter of fact, your workout sounds extraoridinary! Great job!! I just got back from my lunchtime run, which I have increased to 4 miles (it is all I have time for). But I also do an hour on the spin bike every morning at 5am and then I do my weight workout when I get off work. I did legs yesterday and the squats are killers!!
Keep up the great work and it will make a big difference during your pregnancy!

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- Wowzer! So many great little fighters waiting for mama! Have you thought about twins? I am positive you have, I'd def go for at least two of those rascals! Btw, as you mentioned you have a sore throat may I just put a thought in here (sorry tmi ladies) that you are probably puking stomach acid. You mentioned that one of your meds causes problems with your tummy and gives you acid. In fact you said it kept waking you up last night...so I'd venture to say that is the problem. I'd invest in some chewable Tums or even the liquid as it works faster and soothes the throat. Stress is probably not helping matters either so def a good day at home relaxing is best. TRY TO CHILL if you can I know, I know, tomorrow is the big day of ET and you are so excited for it, but try to relax your mind and stop worrying. This is part of the tww All during this process of ovulation, fertilization, travel, implant, et cetera, and it has been doubly stressful for you. Just take a warm bath, get a good movie and some serious comfort food! Cuddle your puppies and get a good night's rest What time do you go to the doctor's tomorrow?

lucaswood09- Welcome! Great to have you on board! This is an awesome thread. I am finding age is not always such an issue. I am 37 and got 4 weeks left to EDD. Looks like you have a very promising ovulation this month. Do you basal body temp (bbt) at all? It helps to have a chart too, such as fertility friend (ww.fertilityfriend.com) and they give you a code to paste into your signature here so we can all see it I found that bbt'ing generally just helped me recognize a post-ovulation period and if I got a bfp or not Also- do you monitor cervical mucus (cm)? I am just going over possibilities as I am not certain what you have covered so far. Egg white cm (ewcm) of course is the prime as it helps survive longer. And bd'ing the 5 days of fertility, e.g., 3-4 days before peak ov and a day of maybe even the day after. Good luck and looking forward to hearing about your bfp!

Angel- Glad to hear from you hun I understand where you are coming from with the mc. I have suffered 2 myself and had to go through a d & c with the last one I think what helped me the most was just letting myself grieve for a tiny moment and then determinedly pushing myself forward to the next one. I think if I didn't then I would hurt too much. Mc's are so hard for women to deal with, so very traumatic, and we each of us deal with it differently. There is no wrong or right way to deal with it. We just do the best we can and keep going. I am proud of you for your determination, resilience, and strength! You're awesome

Babywhisperer- Rest, relax, and take it easy? What is that? LOL! Plus, if I gave in to myself I'd be a chocolate ice cream nightmare with a SKOR bar in each hand and a pot of coffee brewing Btw, I think it is awesome how you are doing so much to provide your future bfp with the best possible environment Getting your body healthy and keeping your mind relaxed is a huge part of ttc. Acupuncture (from what I have heard) is so awesome, someday I hope to try it. Plus the gym and all the outdoorsiness you have been getting is great for you too! Not only physically but mentally as well. We hear it all the time on here- relax- and I think it is so important. Yep, sounds you are looking toward ovulation week! Start bd'ing girl!

Jess- your field of study sounds fascinating. I think it's awesome that oyu have taken an interest in these kids. So many of our youth today suffer in this stage and there seems to be no understanding of it. This is wheer som any problems are born and these kids carry their issues into adulthood. One thing I have noticed is kids seem to be in such a hurry to grow up these days. My 7 year old wants to know when she can start dressing like a teen ager NEVER! That's when! lol! Even when she is a teenager...OMG, I can't imagine the hell dh and I are in for when our girls are in their teens! We already have little boys stopping to stare....I told dh he is oging to have to go out and find some aweosme strongminded men for our dd's Sigh....
Not long now before you compete- wheer is the competition being held? How many compeitors, or do you know yet? Oh, and I was going to ask you- whatare the prerequisits for admission, e.g., body weight, et cetera?

 

[jm1355]

Hi All,
I'm new here so hello to you all
I'm 40 and TTC using cbfm and OPK and temp
This is my third cycle of doing it au-naturel and finally on my cbfm I had a peak fertility!!!! after having only high's for my first two cycles.
Never been so excited in my life (I even took a picture in case I never see it again)
I have a 24 day cycle and seem to ovulate day 11 and 12 so keeping my fingers crossed.
Been having mittleschmerz pain today so all looks promising so should know by the 29th September if we are succeful. It is our 4th wedding anniversary on the 4th October and we are going away on the 29th September so keeping my fingers crossed.

Just wondering if there is any other advice you girls could give me.
Many Thanks

lucaswood!! My name is Jess.
WOW! You and I have a couple of things in common! I am also 40. (41 in February) I am using the CBE OPK (Not the fertility monitor...yet) ...and as of late, my cycle seems to be about 24 (sometimes 26 days) and I ovulate around CD 11 or 12.
BTW...happy anniversary!! I'll be praying for your BFP on the 29th!!

 

[jm1355]

Jess- your field of study sounds fascinating. I think it's awesome that oyu have taken an interest in these kids. So many of our youth today suffer in this stage and there seems to be no understanding of it. This is wheer som any problems are born and these kids carry their issues into adulthood. One thing I have noticed is kids seem to be in such a hurry to grow up these days. My 7 year old wants to know when she can start dressing like a teen ager NEVER! That's when! lol! Even when she is a teenager...OMG, I can't imagine the hell dh and I are in for when our girls are in their teens! We already have little boys stopping to stare....I told dh he is oging to have to go out and find some aweosme strongminded men for our dd's Sigh....
Not long now before you compete- wheer is the competition being held? How many compeitors, or do you know yet? Oh, and I was going to ask you- whatare the prerequisits for admission, e.g., body weight, et cetera?

You and DH are absolutely going to have your hands full with those beautiful girls of yours!
My competition is in Houston. I have no idea how many girls will be competing. Last year when I did this show, it was the biggest show I have ever done. There were 27 girls (I think) in just my division alone!! I was so happy just to be on stage with such lovely, dedicated women, that when they called my number out as one of the top finalists, I didn't even know!! My BF yelled out "That's you BABY!" I was in !! I imagine there will be at least the same amount, if not more. I'm a little nervous about it, but that is part of what makes it exciting!!
I am competing in masters and the only pre-req is that you have to be at least 35. I will also compete in the open category and that has no requirements at all. They do manage to seperate everyone into height classes. I am only 5'4" so I typically compete in the short class. But I am on the taller end of the short class, which works in my favor.
I am sooooo looking forward to and afterwards....

 

[jm1355]

But I would give up competing for the rest of my life if I could have another little bundle of joy growing inside me, that will one day give me dirty diapers to change, cooing sounds to enjoy, cries in the middle of the night that mean "I'm hungry" or "I'm wet" or "I just want you to hold me," call me Momma, give me kisses and hugs, squeeze my neck and tell me he/she loves me, play with daddy, make a mess, get on my nerves, drive me insane...and I get to love forever...

 

[Grey Eyes]

But I would give up competing for the rest of my life if I could have another little bundle of joy growing inside me, that will one day give me dirty diapers to change, cooing sounds to enjoy, cries in the middle of the night that mean "I'm hungry" or "I'm wet" or "I just want you to hold me," call me Momma, give me kisses and hugs, squeeze my neck and tell me he/she loves me, play with daddy, make a mess, get on my nerves, drive me insane...and I get to love forever...

It will happen! Take my word for it. Everything you have gotten back as far as your body has been great news! After this competition did you say BF was going to have an SA done or something along those lines? I think it has probably just been a iming issue but I am glad that you are getting yourself checked to make sure your tubes aren't blocked. If one or both are then once they are cleared you are on the road to BFP!

 

[Babywhisperer]

Jess - your study for your thesis sounds very very interesting. How do all of you woman juggle everything?

Afm, boring girl these days. Jess you have continued to inspire me. I went biking with the hubs on Sunday and did some challenging trails made of dirt, sand, small rocks...they all start on this hill at a state park then go down a decline towards the beach. What goes down must come up...I had to get off the bike the last 10yards as it was way too steep esp after a sustained climb for 150yards. After that we walked around the Vanderbilt museum. Last night I was inspired to go to them gym and did 15 min cardio, a hard leg workout of step ups into lunges with weights, single leg deadlifts with weight, side steps with weight, leg press with 3 diff foot positions then a 1mile run. My legs were Jell-o and I can barely walk. I am aiming for 3-4 days a week at the gym to start, and some weekend hikes and bike rides.

I am cd10, no line on my opk yet as of last night...will try again when I get home after work. AF ended officially Sunday so no bd yet. I will prob ovu cd 12-14 so gonna start bd tonight and the next 4 days. AF due 10/5 -7. Last month I got a OPK darker line on cd11/12. I have been taking baby aspirin, CoQ10, prenatals, and a B complex with Folate when I can remember. I am definitely more relaxed this go around because I'm listening to my acupuncturist. I have been 2x, 3rd will be tomorrow and she said I have to cleanse my system then rebuild and balance my energy before I can conceive. I have been in such a constant state of stress for the last 5 yrs starting with my Lyme Disease diagnosis, not to mention the stress my body went thru during the IV antibiotic treatment. It will happen when I am healthier. In the meantime I am getting back into my exercise routine, eating better, and trying to prep my body.

Ummm...that does not sound boring at all!! As a matter of fact, your workout sounds extraoridinary! Great job!! I just got back from my lunchtime run, which I have increased to 4 miles (it is all I have time for). But I also do an hour on the spin bike every morning at 5am and then I do my weight workout when I get off work. I did legs yesterday and the squats are killers!!
Keep up the great work and it will make a big difference during your pregnancy!

I am wobbling today. You can always tell when I do a leg workout! I have to get my cardio back up, I am doing 15 min run, 15 min arc trainer and 10min bike, all doing intervals. My endurance sucks. I am trying to get to a point where I can get back to working w/ my trainer as I have a few sessions left. He's awesome, he has me use the Vipr, and TRX, all in 60 secs of exercises with 20 secs rest. He's a killer! I used to run 4miles a day, but no am spin or pm weights! You're bionic! Since my foot surgery in April I can't run for long...still need more physical therapy.

 

[alicatt]

Ali- Wowzer! So many great little fighters waiting for mama! Have you thought about twins? I am positive you have, I'd def go for at least two of those rascals! Btw, as you mentioned you have a sore throat may I just put a thought in here (sorry tmi ladies) that you are probably puking stomach acid. You mentioned that one of your meds causes problems with your tummy and gives you acid. In fact you said it kept waking you up last night...so I'd venture to say that is the problem. I'd invest in some chewable Tums or even the liquid as it works faster and soothes the throat. Stress is probably not helping matters either so def a good day at home relaxing is best. TRY TO CHILL if you can I know, I know, tomorrow is the big day of ET and you are so excited for it, but try to relax your mind and stop worrying. This is part of the tww All during this process of ovulation, fertilization, travel, implant, et cetera, and it has been doubly stressful for you. Just take a warm bath, get a good movie and some serious comfort food! Cuddle your puppies and get a good night's rest What time do you go to the doctor's tomorrow?

Coy you are totally right. I did puke up acid (bile) as there wasn't anything in it other than yellow stuff. I hadn't even eaten yet! My throat is still sore, probably due to the acid. I had taken an acid reflux medicine around 4am, and that seemed to settle my stomach, but sometimes it also causes me to be sick. So maybe that was the reason? I am not sure. All I know is that I was very sick for several hours, and then extremely exhausted. I slept most of the afternoon, and only just woke up. So I wasn't online for more than 5 minutes when a co-worker was IM'ing me. I'm like WTF.. have you heard of SPACE? Geesh! Anyway, I told him I was invisible and that I would be back on Friday. I was only online to put my vacation response on my outlook so people knew I wouldn't be responding until Friday. I am still getting waves of nausea now. So I'm not sure what is causing it. Dr said possibly the hormones.

As for tomorrow, they are going to implant 2, Dr wouldn't do more because each of these blastocysts have a better chance of surviving than those at a 3 day transfer. So there is a good chance that I'll have twins. I think the chance of me going to term with at least 1 is something in the realm of 60%. Perhaps higher since my lining looks so good. Who knows how they decide who is a better candidate and who isn't. So far, I have surprised the FS and continued to have above average response to the meds, and above average embryos, The transfer is to happen around 9:15-9:45 tomorrow morning. Then we relax and let them hang out in there and then we go home. They did say something about me getting pictures of my blasts. How cool is that? If I can share them I will!

So I was thinking, if 2 implant, wouldn't I have higher levels of hCG sooner? Which would mean that I would see a positive HPT sooner? I mean normally it takes a few days of your body emitting the hCG hormone for it to register in your urine, but if I had 2 embryos emitting hCG would it be stronger and get into my urine faster? Stands to reason. I am set to start testing as early as Saturday/Sunday. So we'll see how it goes!

lucaswood09 - welcome! I am almost 40 (birthday in 3 weeks) and am doing an IVF cycle. This is my one and only IVF cycle and basically my last chance to get pregnant. I hope you are doing well, and are doing lots of the next few days! This group is awesome and we have lots of tips and tricks and love to symptom check.

 

[Babywhisperer]

Ali- Wowzer! So many great little fighters waiting for mama! Have you thought about twins? I am positive you have, I'd def go for at least two of those rascals! Btw, as you mentioned you have a sore throat may I just put a thought in here (sorry tmi ladies) that you are probably puking stomach acid. You mentioned that one of your meds causes problems with your tummy and gives you acid. In fact you said it kept waking you up last night...so I'd venture to say that is the problem. I'd invest in some chewable Tums or even the liquid as it works faster and soothes the throat. Stress is probably not helping matters either so def a good day at home relaxing is best. TRY TO CHILL if you can I know, I know, tomorrow is the big day of ET and you are so excited for it, but try to relax your mind and stop worrying. This is part of the tww All during this process of ovulation, fertilization, travel, implant, et cetera, and it has been doubly stressful for you. Just take a warm bath, get a good movie and some serious comfort food! Cuddle your puppies and get a good night's rest What time do you go to the doctor's tomorrow?

Coy you are totally right. I did puke up acid (bile) as there wasn't anything in it other than yellow stuff. I hadn't even eaten yet! My throat is still sore, probably due to the acid. I had taken an acid reflux medicine around 4am, and that seemed to settle my stomach, but sometimes it also causes me to be sick. So maybe that was the reason? I am not sure. All I know is that I was very sick for several hours, and then extremely exhausted. I slept most of the afternoon, and only just woke up. So I wasn't online for more than 5 minutes when a co-worker was IM'ing me. I'm like WTF.. have you heard of SPACE? Geesh! Anyway, I told him I was invisible and that I would be back on Friday. I was only online to put my vacation response on my outlook so people knew I wouldn't be responding until Friday. I am still getting waves of nausea now. So I'm not sure what is causing it. Dr said possibly the hormones.

As for tomorrow, they are going to implant 2, Dr wouldn't do more because each of these blastocysts have a better chance of surviving than those at a 3 day transfer. So there is a good chance that I'll have twins. I think the chance of me going to term with at least 1 is something in the realm of 60%. Perhaps higher since my lining looks so good. Who knows how they decide who is a better candidate and who isn't. So far, I have surprised the FS and continued to have above average response to the meds, and above average embryos, The transfer is to happen around 9:15-9:45 tomorrow morning. Then we relax and let them hang out in there and then we go home. They did say something about me getting pictures of my blasts. How cool is that? If I can share them I will!

So I was thinking, if 2 implant, wouldn't I have higher levels of hCG sooner? Which would mean that I would see a positive HPT sooner? I mean normally it takes a few days of your body emitting the hCG hormone for it to register in your urine, but if I had 2 embryos emitting hCG would it be stronger and get into my urine faster? Stands to reason. I am set to start testing as early as Saturday/Sunday. So we'll see how it goes!

lucaswood09 - welcome! I am almost 40 (birthday in 3 weeks) and am doing an IVF cycle. This is my one and only IVF cycle and basically my last chance to get pregnant. I hope you are doing well, and are doing lots of the next few days! This group is awesome and we have lots of tips and tricks and love to symptom check.

I was on doxy for Lyme...made me puke if I didn't take it with a substantial amount of food. I hate that antibiotic...made me have scary dreams, anxiety, depression...came off and felt normal within 2 days.

 

[Grey Eyes]

Ali- how long do you get to hang out in the hospital after the ET? I hope they give you time to rest and relax before you have to leave. Are you driving home or will Michael be available? Or do you want to risk the drive again? Maybe best to hire a taxi! I agree, I think 2 is a perfect number. Personally I think your chances of going full term with both is excellent especially since you have that beautiful triple lining! As far as the hcg goes, from everything that I have read twins do eventually produce higher levels of hcg but apparently not necessarily sooner. At any rate you should be able to register a good response on a blood test by 3-4 days and on a frer by day 6 or so? So that means we'd be looking at...Next Tuesday! ! I am excited! So basically might know within a week I can't wait! Oh yeah, I think the meds made you sick and shame on you for not eating You should at least have a piece of bread or some crackers- some kind of carb to help settle the acid Chalk it up to early ms

 

[alicatt]

Ali- how long do you get to hang out in the hospital after the ET? I hope they give you time to rest and relax before you have to leave. Are you driving home or will Michael be available? Or do you want to risk the drive again? Maybe best to hire a taxi! I agree, I think 2 is a perfect number. Personally I think your chances of going full term with both is excellent especially since you have that beautiful triple lining! As far as the hcg goes, from everything that I have read twins do eventually produce higher levels of hcg but apparently not necessarily sooner. At any rate you should be able to register a good response on a blood test by 3-4 days and on a frer by day 6 or so? So that means we'd be looking at...Next Tuesday! ! I am excited! So basically might know within a week I can't wait! Oh yeah, I think the meds made you sick and shame on you for not eating You should at least have a piece of bread or some crackers- some kind of carb to help settle the acid Chalk it up to early ms

I'm not sure how long I'll be in their office. Possibly an hour after the transfer. Hopefully I'll be home and resting ASAP. Michael is on his way now, as I'm not allowed to drive myself. They want me to take Valium!
It could very well have been the doxycycline I hate it too!
So 14 DPO is Friday sept 28th. The first hCG will start to be emitted on Friday or Saturday the 21st or 22nd. So I reckon anytime after that I'll be able to try testing!