The Elderberry Pavlovas are pimping everyday – a lovely thread for 30+ ladies TTC #1 (Thread 7)

Hi frogcatcher. Thanks for the welcome and adding me to the list :)

Am not doing opks as have been told they're unreliable for irregular cycles. At the minute have been dtd every 2-3 days to try and cover all eventualities!

Have not tried temping yet- considering it for next cycle. Anyone had luck with it here?

Good luck over next couple of days with your bfp/Af so close!

If anyone wants to waste any time/be cheered up/blub at something really cute because they're hormonal can I point you in the direction of Micro Lamb?

www.itv.com/news/2013-03-26/micro-lamb-moves-into-the-farmhouse-and-on-to-twitter/

She has her own twitter account too with pictures:

Just adorable - I want one if I can't have a baby

Welcome bajas! Do you OPK & temp? We're all very nosy really helpful here with any chart analysis & symptom spotting!

Sorry to hear you're having a rough time haycorn. You know there is always room to let it all out over a & here.

In my new role today as official copier & paster of the list:

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog, 33, cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April
Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.
Frogcatcher, 36, TTC since Oct 2012, 1st cycle charting, BFP/AF due 3-5 April i.e. NOW so just put me out of my misery AF FFS
BombasticPeanut, 31, married, TTC since May 2012, MMC in Aug, cycle anywhere between 1 week and 3 months gaaaaah AF you tricky cow. Waiting for FC appt in Aug.
Haycorn, 30, married. TTC since August 2012 but efforts severely hampered by loss of AF. Has anyone seen it?
Bajas, age 38 (39 in July eek!). Got married July 2012 and have been trying ever since. Dreadfully irregular cycles so on cycle 7- last one was 17 days, one before was 38 so no idea when bfp could appear.

Hi all,

Would love to join this pavlova after a lovely invite from happylass

Am on phone so if anyone could add me that'd be great.

Bajas, age 38 (39 in July eek!). Got married July 2012 and have been trying ever since. Dreadfully irregular cycles so on cycle 7- last one was 17 days, one before was 38 so no idea when bfp could appear.

Going to test on fri before friend's 40th birthday weekend away (mainly to see if I can in good conscience have a few drinks!) but know it's probably far too early.

Hey berries,
Haven't posted for a while due to hellish few weeks at work, but as it is now the holidays I can hopefully let go of all that nastiness and start thinking about the important things, like why the hell hasn't my period started yet?!!

How am I supposed to get upduffed when my body is steadfastly refusing to pull its weight? I am surrounded by babies at the moment, and I can't even console myself with the excitement of starting a new cycle and convincing myself that this is the one. Spring is finally springing (ever so slightly) outside, and it feels like the whole world is getting on it apart from me. Sorry for the moaning, but I am a very grumpy berry at the moment.

Ok, that's enough feeling sorry for myself. Please could someone cheer me up by adding me to the lovely list? (Posting from phone so a bit useless)

Haycorn, 30, married. TTC since August 2012 but efforts severely hampered by loss of AF. Has anyone seen it?

Oh & if anyone wants to do any ridiculously early symptom spotting with me I developed disgustingly greasy hair yesterday. I washed it yesterday morning & by yesterday evening it looked like it needed doing again. I normally only wash it every other day!

I love Radio 4 pip so I'm going with anything it says.

Right I'll update the list again as I'm on a computer and sulking at work when everyone else is off.

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April
Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.
Frogcatcher, 36, TTC since Oct 2012, 1st cycle charting, BFP/AF due 3-5 April i.e. NOW so just put me out of my misery AF FFS
BombasticPeanut, 31, married, TTC since May 2012, MMC in Aug, cycle anywhere between 1 week and 3 months gaaaaah AF you tricky cow. Waiting for FC appt in Aug.

Just listened to an interesting item on Woman's Hour on Radio 4 (I was still in bed!). It was about becoming a mother after the age of 40. There was a lot of quotes from women who had done this and information from a specialist. Ultimately it was a very positive item.

House move has been delayed a bit. So frustrating. I just want to go.

Hi ladies, taking a break from yomping to pop in. With you all on alternately feeling excited/positive and grumping like a bear with sore ovaries. Went and pimped yesterday as now cd40 and I wanted to get squiffy thought it was a possibility. BFN no surprises but still spent last night crying into my pillow. Ah well, at least I got a sympathy shag this morning

Can't copy and paste on phone but if anyone wants to do it for me here's my entry for the berry directory!

BombasticPeanut, 31, married, TTC since May 2012, MMC in Aug, cycle anywhere between 1 week and 3 months gaaaaah AF you tricky cow. Waiting for FC appt in Aug.

Right, off to get the dog muddy. frog quietly crossing fingers for you!

Morning berries. Welcome back Cherry. I too am in deepest darkest Wales getting a bit of R & R. Where abouts were you? Last day today and the weather is absolutely glorious so off to walk the costal path. Have a good day all

Sorry - just realised moaning about a cycle that varies by a few days each month is very insensitive to those still waiting for AF or with very long cycles. I am a self-centred frog I know

Oh & adding me & Cherry to the list:

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April
Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.
Frogcatcher, 36, TTC since Oct 2012, 1st cycle charting, BFP/AF due 3-5 April i.e. NOW so just put me out of my misery AF FFS

Good to see you cherry. I was just thinking about yesterday & how you were getting on - glad a bit of time & space is helping & that you are getting some professional help in all areas too.

Thanks everyone else for the feet-stomping support. It's times like that when my DP just doesn't get it & wonders why on earth I am jealous of a feckless teenage mother.

More feet-stomping today at Fertililty so-called Friend who moved my cross-hairs this morning from CD17 to CD15 thereby giving me one DTD in the 3 green days. This has therefore given me hope that the reason AF hasn't yet arrived is not due to late O & therefore slightly longer cycle but cos I'm upduffed. I had discounted that as a complete non-possibility when we hadn't had a sniff of a shag at the right time (& hence the irresponsible drinking). Fuckety fuck fuck. Why does it have to mess with my head again?!! I'm CD29 today & my last four cycles have been 29, 25, 27 & 31 days. I'm going to stay strong & refuse to early POAS as I've been here several times before. Damn unreliable cycle...

cherry yep life does go on but I'm sure you and the rest of the berries are like me , to a certain extent life stands still till we get what we want, an iccle baby

Thanks Bunny it's fine, really don't apologise. Life must go on for all you lovely ladies too, no need to walk on eggshells unless you've eaten all the chocolate

cherry just realised that a list may be a little insensitive to your situation, so sorry, hope you realise that we're here for you! Glad your time away was beneficial (hugs)

Please could someone add me?! Cheers

OK try:

Cherrycoconut, 33, married, TTC August 2012. Somewhere on spectrum of prem ovarian failure; awaiting diagnosis and FC apt, looking for permission to hope.

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.
Pipbin, 38 (next week), cycle 19, blocked tubes, waiting for IVF but hoping for a miracle, AF due 28th April

Hi folks am back from darkest Wales - wind blown but somewhat refreshed for a good bit of sea air

bunny and Sid this whole thing is such an emotional journey wrapped up in expectation and pressure from so many sides not to mention hormones I defy anyone not to feel up and down about it. Hang in there both.

Cats am really hoping this is AF for you... If you're not upduffed of course. A cycle is a really good start, let's face it.

Yay Barking glad to hear your FC apt is coming up this month. Here's to some answers for you both.

In our news, I'm signed off work for a few days and feeling much more together for a bit of breathing space. Getting away was just what we needed to loosen the stress grip we were both in and blow some cobwebs out. Feeling a bit of acceptance for where we're at and a bit stronger to deal with whatever challenges that brings.

Stuff is moving on; DP had his jizz test today, I'm being referred for some councilling, waiting for apts for blood test results and fertility clinic now.

Hmmm, a new list though. I'm still here, just but not sure how to answer this one just yet...

Yay I love a list

sid you were right first time, I was the first one to whine about being up one minute and down the next, horrid isn't it. Sorry you're having a blue day too! I have felt find the past few days and then last night all I could think about is why didn't it work last month, why couldn't I have a baby this year, why can't I be a mum before I am 34 [busad] crazy innit!

Adding Barking....

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.
Barkingtreefrog 33 cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.

Oops, and I'm 33, forgot that bit .

Hmm. The app won't let me copy and paste either. Sorry.

Barkingtreefrog cycle 16, co duchess of short LP. Varying cycle length. AF due somewhere around 11th-21st April. Long awaited fc appointment 17th April.

Adding Tally....

Bunny, 33, married, 10 months TTC, just getting basic blood tests/jizz test for hubby, considering taking April off TTC.
Happy, 35, cycle 8. AF due 12th April. Rapidly running out of time to have a baby before my wedding next year!!
Sidney, 38, married, cycle 9, AF/BFP due 8th April. IC OPK newbie, will start temping next month if necessary bc I buckle under peer pressure & don't like feeling left out
Tallyra, 33, TTC since 2009, 3 mmc and possibly 1cp. waiting for mc specialist appointment still so not allowed TTC at the mo.