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40+ TTC in 2015

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Hello,
I had to scroll through so many pages to find recent ladies who are TTC and decided to open a new thread for 2015. This should make it easier to find friends and buddies who are going through the same emotional roller coaster of TTC in their 40's.
Is it worth opening a new thread monthly to keep it current?
Would also like to wish everyone the best of luck, the more people that get a BFP gives the rest of us hope so please don't forget to post.
Baby dust to all ????

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Hi Donna! We'd love to keep you company! The TWW is always so hard, and especially when you are right on top of when AF should arrive and still getting BFN's. I know exactly how you feel, when you say that you just aren't sure you're done with the urge to have a baby. Sometimes I am fine with the notion that I won't have another. But most of the time, the urge is so strong it feels like an IMPERATIVE to conceive.
I will keep my FX that you see a BFP instead of !

Mozart - How are you today? Anything new to report?

AFM - I tested again this morning, knowing that I probably shouldn't have. As I've never had a BFP before 13 dpo before. But it's an obsession! of course.....
According to my records I am 10 DPO but could really be 9DPO, see me grasping at straws?? Lol.
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8 years ago


Pixandpoetry,
Lol, it IS an imperative to conceive - that's exactly how I feel !
Ultrasound and blood test this afternoon, hoping for 2 follicles.

8 years ago


For you to have 2 nice big follicles. I'm glad I'm not the only one who really feels this inner need to have a baby at this age! I keep reading stories of women who are 47 and 48 having babies when they didn't even know they were pregnant, and thinking, if that can happen to them, then surely it can happen for me and you!

I'll be thinking of you today! Keep us posted on how it turns out.

8 years ago


I am happy. The ultrasound today showed 3 follicles which most likely will be ready for the trigger shot on Wednesday. Hoping the estrogen will rise appropriately. Best wishes and a baby dust blizzard to all.

8 years ago


Yay Mozart! 3 follicles is fantastic. The more the merrier when you do your IUI. You trigger on Wednesday? This is very exciting! Then comes the dreaded TWW. But I will be more than happy to keep you company, although things aren't looking so great for me now.

I've had two days of temps going down a smidge. Not a lot, as you can see my my BBT chart on here, but still headed down is not good. I'm still way above my cover though. Also, am glad to have made it to 11DPO, as sometimes my LP can be short and then we all know it isn't possible to get that elusive BFP. Still a BFN this morning, and I am expecting AF any time. No real sign of her though!

Let me know how things are progressing, and I'll that all goes well for you in the next couple days!

8 years ago


Hi everyone, it's been a tough month this time around. Had a really obvious implant bleed at 10dpo, had the scratching and stabbing pains and couldn't help getting my hopes up. Two days later at showed up, I can't seem to get past this stage and felt so frustrated.
Crux of it is, I need to lengthen my luteal phase a bit further to give my body a chance since implantation seems to occur 10dpo for me. Any ideas? Vitex has worked to lengthen it a bit but I need something to add another day or two on top of that.
If anyone has any suggestions please add it to my other post as well so other women may benefit (the fertility aid thread)

Hello to SZ1971, penny234, mummy6 (wow) and pixandpoetry, welcome all of you and please keep us updated with how you are getting on.

Talula- Two weeks ago you were 10dpo, did af come? I'm really hoping it was good news for you.

Sari- Thank you for taking the time to update us with how well your pregnancy is going, it gives us all hope that it can happen.

Franny- Belated birthday wishes sweetie
Have you found a new specialist? My toes were curling when I was reading how you were treated, thank goodness you know your own body and knew what he was saying didn't make sense. Have you tested yet? Sending sticky baby dust!

Babyangelg- Really hope this is your month and the progesterone works to carry you to a BFP!! Keep us updated.

Mozart- GO GIRL! 3 follicles! Well done, sending sticky baby dust. Keeping fingers crossed that this is it for you, let us know how you get on.

Pixandpoetry- If you implant late like me it will be too early for a positive result yet, don't give up hope until the big bad witch comes. Sticky baby dust.

8 years ago • Post starter


Hello Kerzie, so good to hear from you.
Lengthen lp: you can try vit B6 and maca root. Otherwise, progesterone supplements are your best bet. I hope one or the other or all will work for you.

8 years ago


Hi Kerzie - Thanks for the vote of confidence in by TWW. So far my LP has been 11 days, which is the longest mine has been in a while. I posted what I am trying on the other thread. Not sure it's working, but I definitely think it raises my progesterone level, as I seem to have more symptoms while I'm on it. That's a good and a bad thing, lol, as I know that anything I feel doesn't necessarily lead to a BFP.

I'm feeling super wonky for the last couple days, nauseous, headache/ears hurt, dizzy, sore throat. But my BBT seems to be trending down. I guess it's just a waiting game.

Sorry that this wasn't your month. I certainly understand the desire for a baby, and how hard it is when the shows up. If you figure anything out to lengthen your LP, please share!

8 years ago


Thanks Mozart, I take b6 but in a low dose so will up the levels and even it out with b12. At this point I will try everything suggested, do I need to buy a certain type of maca that absorbs easier (like with co cq10)? Also how much would you suggest?
Pixandpoetry, my luteal phase was only 8 days and is now 10/11 days so it's a great change but I just need that extra day or two to increase my chances. Will definitely let you know if I have any success in lengthening it further.
Thank you both for getting back to me so quick xx

8 years ago • Post starter


Kerzie,
I recommend taking a vitamin B complex and additionally 100 mg B6. That way everything works together nicely. Maca powder is cheaper than capsules. I buy raw organic red Maca powder - "Sunfood Superfoods" brand. I take 1 TB in the morning and 1 TB in the evening, dissolved in water. Keep in mind that Maca is an adaptogen and works best if you give it a break for a couple of weeks here and there. Otherwise, the body will get used to it and it won't work as well in the long run. Check out Rhodiola Rosea also called golden root or Siberian ginseng. It is an excellent supplement increasing fertility and stamina, also combatting depression. "New Chapter" brand is best. Hope this helps.

8 years ago



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