TTC 35+ Thread 5 Cougar and Silver Fox Club

And thanks @Tammy80 too - that's lovely of you I'm 39, so not too far away in age.

I'm just really shocked! Even if it goes nowhere, it's a step further than where we've been.

@CC81 yaaaasssssss 😍😍😍😍😍😍 so delighted for you!!! I hope all progresses ok!!! 😘😘😘 please keep us updated!!!

Thank you. Now I have a different reason to cancel Tuesday's tubes test (for the moment, at least).

I guess this means at least one of the tubes must be okay?

Hi all, I’ve been following this chat since thread 2. I’ve never been brave enough to post but I’m so excited for @CC81 that I couldn’t help myself!!
Massive congratulations you’ve made me smile and given me hope this evening. I hope this is a sticky one for you 😊
I’m 40yrs old trying to conceive #3 since January 2020 with current partner. I’m blessed with 2 DC (15&11) from a previous relationship.
Have been taking Pregnacare Conception and Vitex as I felt that my hormones were out of whack but I’ve had no luck so far. Cycle is always regular 24-26 days. Just hoping I haven’t left too late!

@CC81 congratulations! That’s awesome. I know it’s early days but so pleased for you x

Holy sh*t.

I daren't get excited, as there may be quality issues or abnormalities (I'm at high risk of that, due to very low egg supply). Lots of hurdles to get through yet.

But if nothing else, it shows my eggs are still fertilisable...

*rearing

Lack of knowledge reading its head again... can you remind me the difference between the cheap HCG tests and FRERs??? 🙈

@lucieloos how are you keeping? All going well?

@CC81 I’m so hopeful for you 🤞 def a frer would show a result today!

@CC81 yes a frer would definitely be accurate today. Do you have one? Mild cramping and feeling yucky are signs of pregnancy as well.

Thanks all - do you think if I do a FRER later today, it'd be accurate?

If it's negative, I'd like to know ASAP so I don't start getting hopeful.

I'm cautious because it feels like AF is about to start - mild cramping etc. And feeling a bit yukky. I've felt it a few times this week.

It might be a CP that's fading away, maybe. I've never had one before, so don't know what happens! I'm about 14 DPO.

Happy Halloween ladies! 🎃🧛🏻‍♂️🧙‍♀️🧟‍♀️

Welcome to the newbies! I'm 36 and TTC #1. 😘 This is cycle #6 for me too.

Currently 12 dpo and really really really hoping the witch doesn't appear!!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Booo to those with AF! Hope you have plenty of choc/wine/gin in! 😘

@CC81 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 keep us posted!!!!

Squeeee!! @CC81 that's a line!!!xx

@CC81 that is a definite line and has colour to it. My first test was on one of the cheapies it was 9dpo and was such a shadow it was barely there but when I did a frer a couple of days later it was really dark. They just aren't as sensitive but I would say yours is looking good!

That looks more than a shadow to me! I think you need to get a frer ASAP!!! Eeek!

Argh @CC81 that was a definite line. If maybe hold off and test again tomorrow. Do you have a frer?
I’ve had a false positive on an ic before so I’m always so wary!! Really hope you get another line tomorrow!!!!! 😬🤞

@Loladoodle - Thanks for your reply!

There was a vague shadow on the second one, but not sure if I'm kidding myself! I'm worried that even if it's positive, it can't be a very strong one (as the line was so faint).

@CC81 that line was so clear!! Has the next test not came up with a line at all?

Think it must be false, as I've now done another and nothing showing. No surprise there.

Ugh, that was a weird feeling! My heart rate went through the roof.

Never mind!

Few mins later (but maybe too long now to be accurate?).

I REALLY shouldn't be doing this to myself...

I shouldn't be doing this to myself, as I know it's so incredibly unlikely - but I'm an idiot, so...

Day 33 (14 days DPO) and I've done a cheapo test. Is there a very faint line here, or am I imagining it? And does a line this faint actually count for anything anyway?

Evening all

How is everyone?

I'm starting SMEP tomorrow (haven't told DH yet). Trying to stay positive but I've got a strong gut instinct that this isn't going to happen. Like I can't see myself pushing a pram again or having sleepless nights again with a baby but I'm still tracking and taking supplements like on autopilot.

Thanks @Vie8126 and @whatever1980 and others for the advice on apps. I’ll persevere with temping and Ovia and see how it goes! Welcome newbies and hoping for more BFPs on here soon! Funny story on temping - I woke up and frantically felt around in the dark thinking it was almost morning and my toddler would be awake any minute, found the (cheapie) thermometer, took my temperature (5 mins wait!) and when I put the light on to log it, it was 11:30pm and I had been asleep for about 45 minutes 🤦‍♀️

@Vie8126 - Yes, the acupuncture was really good - combined with Chinese massage and reflexology. It definitely helped me cope with the stress of recent months.

I was doing it weekly, so had to stop because it was expensive and time-consuming! But I'll return to it in future (less frequently).