Over 40 ttc - winter baby dust for me!

Ali - yes I had a CP in October too. I'm also due AF just before Christmas, we must be in sync!
I know what you mean about the emotions too, I always feel grumpy abd generally shit in the first week. Then 2ww is quite relaxed and happy for the most

So sorry to hear you had another CP Ali.
I totally understand what you’re saying about the emotions in each part of your cycle. I personally think I’m a bit low in oestrogen in the first half which leaves me feeling a bit low and then I think higher hormone levels plus the ‘hope’ makes me feel better second half. The feeling of ‘maybe just maybe’. Does that make sense?

Yes still TTC. Had another CP in October. Really thought I’d cracked it! Urgh, more disappointment. Had so many CPs now. 3 this year I think. Did you have one recently too Cleo?

I find the first week of each cycle really hard. Around ov is ok and post-ov I’m fine. Just need to bottle whatever it is that makes me feel good! Progesterone I guess.

AF is due just before Xmas so hope I’m not feeling too glum over Xmas.

Hi Ali- so glad you popped in to say hi. Another ‘old timer’! How are things with you? Are you still TTC? We keep going on unprotected sex and hope, but my cycles are a bit squiffy these days so that’s worrying.

Cleo and Rose - thanks. Think I’m going to order some. I’m going to start small though and get the 10mg ones and take 3 a day. If I tolerate those ok I’ll up the dosage.

Good to hear from you ali - how are things with you?

Just checking in to say hello! Congrats Critter, lovely news! And twins, fantastic!

Sorry to those of you who’ve had MCs and CPs.

And well done to those of you keeping going - Minime, Mimosa, Orchid, Cleo, Letsdothis and others. It’s definitely worth a shot, right? Fingers crossed for everyone x

Mimosa - I take the biovea one 75mg split into 3 at breakfast, lunch & dinner. No side effects yet!

Weasle - my fertility check was half price, so £400 for AMH, SA, AFC, hycosy and an hour consultation at the end to go over results and discuss options

Cleo how much was the private fertile check and what did they do? :)

@Littlemimosa, my dhea is from Biovea x

Cleo - thanks for that. Do you take the 75mg split into 3 x 25mg doses?
Do you have the one from Biovea? Any side effects? I knew that really about your fertility check. Try not to get too hung up on numbers, as long as you're still ovulating you're in with a chance.

Mimosa - my scan was for a private fertility check. I have been wondering what my numbers mean and after readimg around it's not great. Am curious to hear what they suggest at the consultation in January but almost 6 weeks to wait!

I'm taking 75mg of DHEA 3 times a day. Just started on progesterone cream this cycle too, as AF came early last month.

Minime - I have different 'symptoms' every month too. So disappointing when AF comes after that. Good luck with looking into IUI. Are you thinking NHS or private?

Trying nothing new just getting closer to throwing in the towel. Have been able to establish ovulation patterns using CB opks and the Fitbit, so have timed dtd better bit still no positives. Think we'll take this month off and then enquire about the possibility IUI, though at 41 and approaching 42 rapidly I fully expect to be told no by gp.

Oh mini I know exactly what you are saying. I get that too. It’s so cruel. Sorry AF arrived- it’s the worst time when ttc. Always hits me hard around AF time. Are you trying anything new recently? What are you taking / doing (other than having sex obviously!) Sorry if you’re repeating yourself but this group is growing and I’m struggling to remember everyone’s situations.

The list of very unreliable bfp symptoms I experience monthly grows. Af arrived this afternoon on time, following a week of pinching, poking and pulling pains in the pelvic region, tiredness, increased hunger, metallic taste in the mouth. The body is cruel!

I’m good thanks. CD10 and waiting for O signs. Feeling generally ‘dry’ again but thankfully no hot flashes this cycle so far. I’m getting dry eyes, nose and vagina tho! Ugh. I’m certain I’m low on oestrogen. That’s why I’m trying to put on a bit of weight as fat cells hold the oestrogen. Anyway just trying to hold out some hope.

Can I also ask which brand of DHEA you both have?

Ps I can’t remember who asked but the castor oil pack is supposed to be good for fertility. You drench a cloth in castor oil and put it on your lower tummy. You cover it with cling film (it’s super greasy) then pop a hot water bottle on top. You then just relax for 45 ish minutes. If nothing else it’s soothing and makes me actually sit down to relax!

@Rose68 , don't think there's any harm to increase it? Yes, but I'll do the HPT first and if it's BFN , won't be going for bloods. I'm in Kent and it's a bit of a track to London for BFN!

@Russkispy maybe I should up my dose then? I have 25mg tablets so it’s easy to increase. Well done for not symptom spotting! Do you have a blood test on Monday?

@Littlemimosa I’m currently taking 25 after breakfast & 25 after lunch.

@Rose68 , doctor initially said 150mg a day! I was scared of that! Haha then we settled for 75. I was taking it 3 times a day. I only had a bottle of 25mg.
@littlemimosa , thank you! I'm good. Just waiting for Monday. I don't symptoms spotting. And just getting on with things. And you?

Thanks Russ and Rose. Do you split that dosage into two or three per day or is it just once a day?

Russ - how are you feeling? Fingers and toes tightly crossed for you.

I am taking 50mg, I was a bit scared of 75 x

@littlemimosa , before egg collection I was taking DHEA, 75mg, my doctor's recommendation and then I had to stop and still off it till I do the test on Monday. I was taking for around 2 months and didn't have any side effects. Hope this helps.

Presh - that’s v early to test. Don’t give up hope.

Karry - sad news about passing the bean but I’m glad you found some comfort in it.

Cleo - remind me what your scan was for again....

Question for those on DHEA- what dosage are you all on and have you had any side effects? Thinking of starting it low dose.

Presh - probably too early, try again in a few days!

@Snowie3 how are you doing?
@Orchid222 good luck for today! Let us know!

@Presh12345 try again in a few days? Still keeping fingers and toes crossed for you xx