Over 40 ttc - August baby dust for me!

Russkispy - thanks for info, that's really interesting. Loving the fact that it worked for you twice, maybe it's something I'll look into now. I am also doing chinese herbs & accupuncture, 3 weeks in to that, so hopefully that'll help.
AF came yesterday and I'm worried I'm getting nowhere and rapidly running out of time, so want to look into other options now.
What are the processes? will they need to do all the checks first or just dive into it?? And what can they do if hubby can't 'perform' on tap? I'm so interested in the idea of this but kind of too scared to actually start anything, if you know what I mean. But I also fear going in natural now is wasting time that I don't have.

Monday - sorry to hear you got a bfn. It's so disheartening isn't it

Pelican - interestingly I've never even heard of cassanovum. Which is weird as I've heard of/tried pretty much everything else! Will be interested in any responses from people who know more too.

Sorry - I've just posted this as a thread but then thought this might be a better place to ask...

Has anyone ever taken Cassanovum to help with ovulation and egg production? I am 39 and about to start TCC and obvs aiming to do so quickly as time is of the essence.

I know it is also 'supposed' to increase egg production and chances of twins. There are loads of positive reviews on Amazon but no idea if these are fakes.

Basically - is Cassanovum a crock of shit or does it actually help?

Nothing on this morning's test so thinking I am done for this cycle. One more them he's in for the snip as I'll just be too old then.

AF just turned up. It's crap but not giving up. Might go for IUI next cycle.

@Cleozeta , I was 40 when had my first IUI. DD is 15 months now. And I had my second IUI this May and I was 42 (43 next April).

@Cleozeta , this is my post on here from last month:
I had IUI back at home after 5 months natural TTC #1. I got inpatient and went for IUI on my 6th cycle. I had acupuncture every 2 weeks and took supplements and ate all iron rich foods. My fertility doctor suggested IVF and I declined. Told her I wanted IUI first. And my acupuncturist told me my body was ready for implantation and sustaining pregnancy. We just needed this little nudge and felt IUI was the right option. I took Clomid cd5-9 days, had a scan on cd10. Had 2 dominant follicles around 15mm. Took one more clomid pill, then ovitrelle trigger and IUI was on CD13. And 2 weeks later it was BFP! My DD is 15 months next week.
Again we had IUI this May after trying since January. Also had a polyp removal and endometrial scratch in March. Waited 1 cycle and our IUI was in May. Same protocol as above but didn't respond to Clomid well. 2 follicles were only 11mm on cd10. So I had to inject Gonal for 2 days and my follicles grew to 21 and 22mm respectively. Ovitrelle trigger and IUI. 2 weeks later was BFP but sadly it was a missed miscarriage at 8weeks. Pregnancy stopped at 6. I'm now on cycle #2 post MC. I'm having acupuncture every week by the Chinese specialist. Drinking herbs by ferility herbalist. Taking supplements. And recently started reflexology. Throwing everything in! At whatever cost! Currently around 14dpo but not testing. Time will tell. If naturally won't happen I always have a plan B (IUI) and/or IVF. Whatever it takes!

fingers crossed weasle!

Has anyone ever considered, researched or done IUI? Would it be worthwhile??

On another note, been having problems posting on here since yesterday, doesn't seem to work on my phone any more, have had to log into a computer to do it, which isn't always accessable, love mumsnet but the technology is not the best!!

weasledee sending optimistic vibes

So ladies I have an update, I had a brown blood bleed, really minor and I'm 8DPO. So potentially implantation bleed or another menopause sign :)

Warm Welcomes to @Jenbot78 and @Rose68 ..sorry about AF Rose
Good luck @CritterTamer
@crivit.. sorry to hear you're having a crap time. I also use cleaning to cheer myself up!! Hope things improve soon.

I think it was Dinah who mentioned having strange stuff before AF. I have this before and after when it stops for a day then returns. AF likes to torture me as nowadays she's always a slow starter with sticky brown stuff..sorry tmi. then starts getting heavier. I think it must be an age thing

Talking about vits I take folic but also have started taking vit C with zinc but not every day. On the tub it says don't take if ttc! Does anyone else take?

Of course, even though I've had more than 1 pregnancy so should know this stuff, I am now googling early symptoms like a crazy woman. Coupled with running away with thoughts right through to the fear of being 50 at the first day at school and the fear expressions of ridicule I am sure we'll get if this is it, I should just be locked up now.

Sounds promising Monday? I will keep my fingers crossed for you.
Could I ask about DHEA.... I have been reading some of the previous posts and I’m confused whether it’s a good or bad thing? Should I be taking it? I am already taking quite a lot 🙄

11dpo and cracked the tests I wasn't going to until Sunday - until I took a picture to use your eyes I was convinced I could see a feint line but the camera says no and now I look again I think it's right. Oh well.

Didn't have to wait long. She's here. 😓

Thanks for info @crivit &@Cleozeta, sorry for bfn @Rose68 it's always gutting, and more so with a late AF... x

My AF came yesterday, a day late. I was so excited and dashed out to buy FRER in the morning only to get a BFN, shortly followed by AF. Gutted. 😩

Well AF due today and got nothing but a BFN on a FRER. Will just wait now. 😓

Welcome @Rose68 x

Hi Ladies
Would I be able to join?
I am 43 and ttc #3, we have 2 boys who are 9 & 6. We have only been properly trying for 2 months (plus a couple of months of no contraception). It has taken me a while to talk DH into trying for #3.
I’m not holding out much hope 😞

Yeah my gp is nice too, but I just think they are not funded for anything fertility. When I had my high fsh reading I was told it was borderline, where after much research it was clearly high (18.4). I would rather know the truth, but I think they have to make out its ok as there is nothing they can do.

I got the serenity cream from wellsprings too

Yep, seems that way @Cleozeta I know I'm not eligible for IVF on the NHS which I understand and am ok with but accuracy is still important. On the one hand it's nice to have a reassuring GP (and they are lovely tbf) but on the other, I don't want to think things are fine when actually I could probably use a bit of assistance?

Which cream did you get and where from?

My progesterone was low too, came in at 28.4, which NHS GP claimed was normal but after much research I now know it's low. But funding for fertility in our area is zero so I think they brush most thing over. Anyway, I purchased some progesterone cream just not used it yet....

@Jenbot78 - the decision to try progesterone took a while, umm'd and ahh'd a lot. I had my day 21 tests done earlier in the year and my progesterone was a little low (around 25 with 30+ being preferred apparently). GP wasn't too worried, consultant a bit more so. I was originally going to wait to speak to another professional about it but the NHS isn't the quickest, we can't afford private at the moment and I'm getting older by the second . Waited until I had been on the DHEA for a month or two, had a HSG last cycle and hoping that those combined with everything else plus the progesterone will have the (much) desired effect.

Heaven knows on the relaxing thing though! Had a tough time at work the last couple of years and ended up resigning over the summer. Now I don't have that stress but more money stress instead plus the feelings of failure about both the work situation and TTC and oodles of other stuff.

I don't even drink so I can't even occasionally drown my sorrows in vodka sigh

Still, I'm trying to cheer myself up by cleaning the bathroom. God I need to get out more

Correction time - not 300mg DHEA, but 150mg. I think I wrote 300mg as I take 3 tablets a day, like the ubiquinol, however the DHEA are 50mg a tablet slaps forehead

Ladies, thanks for the welcome! Crivit, how did you make the decision to go on Progesterone? I have often wondered if I have low progesterone as I have Hashimotos so Oestrogen dominance is a bit of a thing for many with this.

AFM, struggling with TTC again. Had such a long journey to get DD1 and now feel like I am back in the trenches. Wonder how enjoying life is compatible with TTC to be honest. Especially at this age when you feel like you need to be doing EVERYTHING in your power to get pregnant.

Anyone cracked to relax (supposedly good for TTC) whilst also doing everything in your power to get pregnant? Answers on a postcard please...