TTC 35+ Thread 4 Cougar and Silver Fox Club

@claireb707 sorry about your boob pain. I’ve had really bad boob pain too which has me confused now as someone on another thread suggested from my chart I might have low progesterone / not be ovulating. When I came off the pill I didn’t really have boob pain at all but since we’ve been trying to conceive I’ve found I have incredibly painful boobs. Initially I thought it was a sign of pregnancy and got excited each month but then it never materialised and I’m just in pain lol. I hope yours improves. I never used to have this so was wondering if it’s an age thing!

Congrats @Wavesandsmilesagain! That’s quite a monumental effort - must have paid off. Feeling quite inadequate now as we don’t DTD anything close to that lol.
@surreychick - I feel like I’ve had all sorts of weird symptoms various months. To the extent I don’t trust my own judgment on symptoms anymore and worry it’s all in my head or caused by stress when I feel different. But I’m the opposite - I test like twice a day from 9dpo til I’ve got myself into a deep depression of disappointment and AF ultimately arrives. It’s great you have the willpower to hold off until AF’s arrival date!
@HopefulHols - I had the same, was on the pill since I was young, for long heavy seriously in agony periods. But since coming off it two years ago I have much shorter Lighter periods other than the first day of complete agony. My cycles took a few months to regulate after coming off the pill. 4-5 cycles I would say. Don’t know if this is normal but I didn’t have much pain the first few cycles then the one day of agony gradually returned and got worse each month. After coming off the pill I had some short cycles then some long ones and felt a bit all over the place. But after a few months I’ve been totally regular at 27 days.
We’ve been trying for 8 cycles now. I just started doing bbt last month and now feel like I’m starting from square one again as might not be ovulating when I thought I was (or at all). Think I’m going to go to the doctors soon to hopefully get tests. I did some internet tests but who knows if they’re reliable. My hormones were all fine but my AMH was below average for my age. And I feel like 8 cycles means there might be something wrong. My partner is reluctant to get tests or do ivf if necessary. He thinks everything should be natural and already thinks I’m overdoing it with the opks and bbts. So it’s a bit of a struggle to persuade him to get tested.

Hi ladies, hope you don’t mind me joining this group? Been following the thread and been working up the courage to post myself 😊

So currently TTC #1, cycle 3, DP and myself both 35 years old. I’ve just come off the pill after being on it for 19 years 😬 Was originally on it for heavy/painful periods. Ironically since coming off at the beginning of June I’ve had the opposite.... really light periods! My first proper cycle was 29 days and then my second was 25 days. Just starting my 3rd cycle now and feel a bit all over the place. Not sure if this is normal after stopping the pill after such a long time?

Anyway it’s really helped reading all your experiences, made me feel less alone in this TTC journey. Also the BFPs are lovely to see, congratulations to you all! Gives me hope too.

@claireb707 hoping that’s a positive sign for you!!

I had first date night out since March and went out for dinner and drinks. Was so nice to get some normality back!!

@claireb707 hope it is a good sign for you!

@claireb707 🤞🏻 it might be a good sign!

Congrats @Wavesandsmilesagain, looking good!

My ovulation pain just started, got a 30 min telephone consult with the nurse tomorrow to discuss going forward with the IVF. Spoke to the clinic on Friday and they’re going to get started on my prescription.

[quote selina37]@claireb707 is that usual for you? Forgive me if you've already posted about it xxx[/quote]
No not at all 😢😩🤞
Been off the pill for a year and not had pain like this before

@claireb707 is that usual for you? Forgive me if you've already posted about it xxx

Hi @mummytooneprincess and welcome 🙂 I'm just taking folic acid and vitamin D and trying to be healthy!

GL to you! 💕

Think I'm going to have to take painkillers for boob pain, it's seriously uncomfortable 😩😢

Not had it like this before, bloody progesterone (even on the pop pill)

Hi, can I join please? I'm 36, have one dd who is almost 4. About to embark on cycle 2 of trying to conceive baby number 2. I was lucky first time but I know each time is different and though I don't feel it I'm a fair bit older this time round! Been taking basic folic acid but not doing anything further at the minute. Wishing you all lots of luck for August

I see it @Wavesandsmilesagain congratulations

@Wavesandsmilesagain Brilliant! 🥰

@Wavesandsmilesagain congratulations!
We once managed 9 times in one cycle and felt like that was a huge achievement 🤣 tend to at best manage one more after my fertile week ends for good luck, and then we're both ready to stop!

@Wavesandsmilesagain brilliant news, congratulations x

Congratulations 👏 @Wavesandsmilesagain

@Wavesandsmilesagain wonderful news!!!!! 😁😁

@Wavesandsmilesagain yaaaassssss so happy for you!!! 😍😍😍😍😍😍 Those efforts definitely paid off! 🤪😂👏🏻 Please keep us updated on your progress! 😘😘😘

@Wavesandsmilesagain congratulations That’s amazing news-It was definitely worth all the work you put in! Not sure I’ll be able to match your stamina but am going to put in a good effort this month!!

@Wavesandsmilesagain congratulations! All that effort certainly paid off! xx

Amazing 36 times ...
Ladies ... maybe we should try it lol

If I see AF this month ( due 7th August ) I'm going to go for it in my fertile window ... something is bound to happen

Currently cycle 3, 37 y/o and trying for number 3 after 4 mmc

Thanks for the inspiration xxxxx

Luteal phase, not literal phase!^^