TTC 35+ Thread 4 Cougar and Silver Fox Club

@Keepeas not sure re implantation. Also it sucks seeing pregnant people everywhere, sorry.

If I’m not pregnant this month (or even if I am) then I’ve really got to lose some weight. I feel so lumpy and awful, and it’s not healthy

Bumped into another acquaintance who is pregnant. Feels like a daily occurance at the moment. Hazard of ttc when youve got a toddler I guess, but it feels so unfair.
I'm pretty sure I'm out for this month, but obsessively symptom spotting. Does anyone know if implantation bleeding happens as late as 11dpo? Google says yes, but from what I've read successful pregnancies are always implanted by day 9 or 10.
I've stupidly focused on this month because I was pregnant with my little one by this point last time (cycle 9), and I was so sure it wouldn't take longer this time 😔

@mouldygrapes mine too. I found out the hard way that aiming is not the best method 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

@FridaKFangirl my LH and hcg tests came with a handy little plastic cup with a long handle! They are definitely meant for dipping not aiming as the MAX line is quite low and you need to be able to see what you’re doing

@Loladoodle it sounds like you’re in a good place now. This is only my 4th cycle but I do worry that as each cycle goes by I think about it all more and more. It’s hard to not be consumed by it all

I always dip never aim 😂😂 I use the square plastic pot that my razor blades come in (pack of 8 blades)

Big enough not to pee on my hand, small enough to fit without spilling 😂😂

Thanks @mouldygrapes and @claireb707.

Sorry if TMI...Can they be dipped or do you have to pee on them? Terrible aim you see 🤣

Hello everyone 👋 sorry I’ve been awol for some time now.. have been trying not to allow ttc to consume my life..

Sorry to those having a tough time, it’s a difficult journey there is no doubt about it. Takes a lot of strength just to get through it each month. The only reason I’m not a complete basket case is because I let it consume me before for 3 years and I am determined not to do that again as it was really unbearable emotionally.

Just finishing off my FW here will squeeze a last dtd in tonight for good measure 😅 we have timed dtd correctly this month and managed quite a bit 🐇 but it’s been relaxed, fun and enjoyable, maybe even a little adventurous at times! I am determined to enjoy the trying and if it doesn’t happen for us at least we have had fun eh 😅

I have the wandfo strips, it's a box of 50 lh and 20 hcg tests from amazon

That’s good @claireb707, you must have really needed the rest. And some time off around the bank hol will be good too. Also hope you get some answers from SA.

Sorry @surreychick - hope the nausea passes soon.

@FridaKFangirl I’m no expert but I think the cheapies are the strips similar to OPKs - I got a box of 40 ov strips and 10 hcg (ie pregnancy test) strips. Not sure about accuracy, I know they’re are easily flooded which invalidates the test

I’m so glad you are feeling better @claireb707. Sleep and mental rest always help me too x

Thanks @FridaKFangirl it's amazing how much better I feel after a day off and a good night's sleep.

I'd been surviving on 5-6 hours a night for a few weeks and I think my period arriving yesterday just tipped me over the edge. I spent most of the day in tears but went for a walk with partner last night and took a sleeping tablet to ensure I slept and I slept from 10 through till 6.30 so must have been tired. Had a shower this morning and feel so much better. We've also extended our camping trip at the end of the month so I now have 11 days of work around the bank holiday.

Quick question, I’ve heard lots of people mention ‘cheapy’ pregnancy tests on here..

Which ones are the best? For example accuracy, evaps etc? Could anyone share a link please? I’m curious... thanks

Hey @claireb707 how are you doing today? Hope you’re ok x

AF just arrived after after weeks of nausea... so gutted as really thought this was it.

Now to try and figure out why I’m so nausea all the time...

Fingers crossed for everyone else x

@claireb707 so sorry. Take a few days just for yourself. It’s ok to be upset about it all. I don’t think I was prepared for how tough this was going to be!! Hope you get your bfp soon

@mouldygrapes im still up the wall with my cycles to. Im on cycle 3 after stopping my pill 6th june.
No cycle has been the same yet. Its frustrating .
Aww it should be about you both and nobody else zx

I’m so sorry to hear that @claireb707 ☹️

Take care and be kind to yourself - sending virtual hugs x

@claireb707 so very sorry. Take it easy today and be kind to yourself. Life really is shit sometimes.

@Hayleywoody82 I’m in 2ww too, 8dpo. Not terribly hopeful for this cycle, still getting the hang of my cycles and also cocked up the temping.
Have started day 1 of my leave in tears at people being massively insensitive about our postponed wedding (trying to make about them rather than us). Wish we’d bloody eloped years ago

Thanks lovelies

Taken today off so at least I don't have to concentrate

Just wondering how many more times we can do this, hopefully partners SA results will give us more of an idea where to go next. Although he is wondering if we should keep trying much longer due to our age. He doesn't want to be an 'old' parent and he mentioned adoption last night. Not sure I have that in me though. Really am now cursing my ex and wishing I'd divorced him earlier so I could have met partner earlier (although I know it might not have happened at all if it had been earlier). Isn't life just shit sometimes 😢😢

Im on my 2ww now. 4 dpo . Whose with me
Im not feeling optimistic this cycle but will see xx

@claireb707 so sorry hun. Hugs to you.
Take a few days then positive vibes for next cycle xx