Over 40 ttc - August baby dust for me!

@Dinah99 no I don’t have a thyroid problem... well, not that I know of anyway. I have ordered even more things to take today... ubiquinol and pqq. I feel like I am going a little crazy.

Just invested in the Zita West vitamins only to discover that a lot of the ingredients interact badly with thyroxine, anyone else using levothyroxine have any tips about what you can and can't take? Really disappointed, was quite excited about them as they pretty much tick all the boxes... @Rose68 do you have thyroid problem too? xx

Ava bracelet is great isn't it. Takes so much of the faffing out of temping. No early mornings or worrying about sleep patterns.
And now that I've got full data for the month I've purchased the ff annual VIP package. Will see how that goes!

If anyone else want an ava, here's a ref code for £20 off;
avawomen.ref-r.com/c/i/12607/15728512

@karryk we've had months like that, I swear men get a hormone equivalent of AF and it hits just as we ovulate !!

@Chatbash72 yup! Not overly hopeful as OH had (ahem) some difficulty this month but it only takes a drop as they say

I'm loving the ava bracelet - no more faffing about with my thermometer!

@Dinah99 let us know how you get on with the progesterone test, I have FSH test results due early next week x

@Dinah99 I was told 16 to 63, but I don’t really understand if progesterone is linked to egg quality, or if it’s just about your body being able to accept and maintain a fertilised egg. I think my problem is probably egg quality.

@karryk joining you in the ttw blughhhhh dislike this time as there is just nothing you can do..

@Rose68 I think that's a good result for progesterone, I read anything over 30 was good, did they tell you what the range is? I've got my results coming soon.... x

Might be a bit late for this cycle though, looks like it should be taken from cd1

I just ordered the cassanovum

Morning ladies officially in the tww here as of today. Sit and wait!

Good luck @Russkispy fingers crossed for you x

I got my progesterone results today.... 51.5 nmol/l..... I have been googling it and I think it seems okay, not that I have any understanding of progesterone levels.

@littlemimosa I'm on royal jelly, but I'm rethinking it now because I spot during last week before AF, and I think if it increases Estrogen that's not necessarily a good thing for me (if spotting is down to low progesterone) God it's so confusing!! I've just booked for fertility acupuncture, it worked for Geri Halliwell at 44 she conceived naturally after several failed rounds of IVF, good enough for ginger spice? Good enough for me x

Wow, I think I'm lacking in the supplement department! I'm only taking Morrisons own pregnancy vitamins!!!!

Thanks @Cleozeta. My clinic has been on "stand by" since MC in June. And now I'm ready to go! Will keep you posted.

Yes, I am taking Royal Jelly x

Hello ladies, sorry for the recent bfns after the recent flurry of bfps. It’s so frustrating isn’t it when you feel time is running out.
Welcome to all newbies too.
Not much to report here. Still not ttc but getting back to it soon. So in the meantime here’s my current list of supplements:
B complex (includes folic acid)
Evening primrose alternating days with cod liver oil.
Ubiquinol
Royal jelly (a new one for me, I read that it is great for fertility especially if you lack oestrogen which I think I do)
Vitamin E.
I’ve sworn off all actual herbs for now. AC and Maca have messed with my cycle in the past I think.
I also go to reflexology twice a month.
Anyone else on Royal Jelly other than Cleo?

Pelican - Sorry I haven’t heard of Cassanovum, but I’m off to google it now, and most probably order it on Prime, to add to the multitude of pills I am already popping 😂

I've been convinced Im pregnant almost every month for the last 18 months or so. And each month its new symptoms that cannot be explained away. Grrr

Monday I think it does, but also as we are ttc we are more aware of symptoms that might normally pass us by, and sadly many pms symptoms are very similar to pregnancy

Wow that was quick russkispy! Good luck! Let us know how you get on.

Ameliel - not sure about dhea but ubiquinol is supposed to be good for egg quality. And angus cactus is supposed to be good for rebalancing hormones, I took it for a while the cycle before last. I've no idea if these things actually do anything!

What's worse about the bfn is I feel nauseous, full on pre-af boobs, headache and back ache. Does pms get worse as you age?!

@Cleozeta , I ad my IUIs abroad. We had to do blood tests first. I believe it's every 6 months. Then I had an internal scan/exam. And then she came up with a protocol for IUI and the rest I described in my previous post. It was really nice and easy. After the every IUI, I was given progesterone tablets and other supplements to support potential pregnancy. And I was taken them till I was 12 weeks then gradually was coming off of them. (In my first pregnancy). I had the best care and after care from the clinic.

I'm not sure how IUI is done here and what the first steps are. I believe, blood tests are done first. I was considering to get it done at the London clinic at some point but didn't feel right with them.
I've now made a decision and booked my next IUI back home. I already have Clomid here which I'll be taking from CD5 through to CD9.and if I respond well, IUI will be performed on CD13. I've booked a scan on CD11 to see the progress. Flying next weekend.

Fingers crossed Weasledee, welcome Rose68!
I had hard time too, trying to convince my DH to go for the no4 , but now he's fully on board and very ahem...enthusiastic!
I had acupuncture yesterday for the first time. It was really relaxing, I nearly fell asleep! Even if it doesn't help to balance my hormones, it will be nice to have some me-time as I'm so manicly busy at the moment. So far I've not noticed any effects, but obviously it will take a course of treatments before I can except any results.
Off to have a mini break* < sans kids* >next week, it's DH's special birthday treat .. hopefully we'll get plenty of practice in!

Not that I'm expecting anything right now, my temperatures are still all over the place... day23 since the implant removal.

Can you tell me what is DHEA and Ubiquinol you have mentioned in the past? Is anyone taking Angus castus? The acupuncturist recommended dong quai (?) but at Holland &Barrett they said it has been unlicensed!?