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Geriatric gang 🤰part 2

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niknaks37 · 27/06/2023 21:46

Hey geriatric gang, started a new thread, the other was full. I hope you will continue the journey. If I have missed anyone tag away.

@MK85
@Lifegivesyoulimes
@40andtrying1
@cornflakes86
@mommabear64
@Endomummy
@Stillwinston

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AnaReis · 04/07/2023 19:28

CityGirlintheCountry · 04/07/2023 19:21

@AnaReis yes! DS is mostly a really chilled out toddler so 99% of the time we're like "we got this". Then there's that 1%... 😵‍💫

I know what you mean! My 1st was such a calm little one! I didn't appreciate how calm she was until I had my second, who is like the cartoon tasmanian devil 😅 he has infinite energy! I wonder when we have a 3rd how will that one be 😅

CityGirlintheCountry · 04/07/2023 19:21

@AnaReis yes! DS is mostly a really chilled out toddler so 99% of the time we're like "we got this". Then there's that 1%... 😵‍💫

AnaReis · 04/07/2023 18:45

CityGirlintheCountry · 04/07/2023 14:55

Hi ladies, can I join this thread as well? I'm 40, TTC#2 on cycle 2. I'm currently in the "golden week" as my DP calls it 😂. DS is 1.5 now, so we want to be 2 and done before we're too old and grumpy for the newborn stage again lol.

Welcome! That's the challenge isn't it? It's gathering the courage to go through the newborn and baby stage again 🥴 I have a 7yo (8 in 3 months) and a 3.5 year old.

CityGirlintheCountry · 04/07/2023 14:55

Hi ladies, can I join this thread as well? I'm 40, TTC#2 on cycle 2. I'm currently in the "golden week" as my DP calls it 😂. DS is 1.5 now, so we want to be 2 and done before we're too old and grumpy for the newborn stage again lol.

cornflakes86 · 04/07/2023 10:35

@niknaks37 best of luck ! Hope Af stays away

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niknaks37 · 04/07/2023 09:53

@Angelsrose welcome! Nice to have another who is similar to myself! I too started at 37, been a year in June of trying. Symptom spotting is awful, never have I ever been so in tune with my body! 😆.

@MK85 @thejollytrolleydolly
Thanks ladies! Well nausea is back, AF has yet to arrive and I'm now 2 days late. Convinced my nips have got larger too 🤭🤦🏼‍♀️. I'm not getting those just before cramps, each time I do and think uh oh, turns out to be gas or bowel movement.
I'll be rage if all these symptoms are not 🤰 related.
If my AF doesnt arrive tomorrow, I will test the following day. Most I have ever been late is day 29 currently on day 28.

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AnaReis · 03/07/2023 21:21

Angelsrose · 03/07/2023 14:38

Hi all, hope it's ok to join! I'm ttc #1 aged 38! I started trying aged 37, so onto the 6th cycle. Seems to be taking so long! Symptom spotting is just the worst, I am so aware of each and every twinge. Sending baby dust to all and @niknaks37 I hope this is your month!

Welcome! Good luck! ❤️
I'm out this month, AF decided to show up on the 1st day of my hols 🙄 I mean, it's just rude!

Angelsrose · 03/07/2023 14:38

Hi all, hope it's ok to join! I'm ttc #1 aged 38! I started trying aged 37, so onto the 6th cycle. Seems to be taking so long! Symptom spotting is just the worst, I am so aware of each and every twinge. Sending baby dust to all and @niknaks37 I hope this is your month!

MK85 · 03/07/2023 14:09

@niknaks37 the month I had a bfp bowel cramps were the only symptom I had

thejollytrolleydolly · 03/07/2023 12:33

@niknaks37 aw well good luck! It all sounds positive to me! I always get a really dodgy tummy the week before I get a BFP. I'm thinking positive thoughts for you! Xx

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niknaks37 · 03/07/2023 09:21

@thejollytrolleydolly I kind of thought with my tender breasts the last couple of days that would have been a give away.
I usually get the odd cramp when going to gym nothing, sorry for the TMI but near my AF when DTD I would then too but again nothing. Also my bowels are off as well, so when i think the crampy pain could be AF it turns out to be my bowels.
I'm due AF today but I'm just not feeling like it will arrive.
My brain is now switching to all the thoughts of, if I am pregnant... I ended up really disappointed the last time and not in a good place when AF arrived.
I'll keep going though and see what happens.

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AnaReis · 03/07/2023 00:06

I've been doing IC tests every day and all negative (also did Morrisons one today). Today I had a bit of pink spotting and I'm on CD29... Don't understand what happened to my cycle this month if I'm not pregnant. I registered fertile mucous on day 13 and 14 and that was about it this month in terms of registering. I thought my period was coming and had cramps and lots of symptoms from CD24 to CD26 but no AF... No positive tests either... But I think AF is going to show up tomorrow.... 🙄

thejollytrolleydolly · 02/07/2023 20:10

@niknaks37 ugh the tww is just the worst isn't it?! I don't think I've ever analysed every feeling in my body so much before as I do in that 2 weeks 😂 do you feel like AF is on the way or like you might have caught? I would have definitely caved and tested by now 😂😂

@EastCoastExile congratulations!!! 🥳

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niknaks37 · 02/07/2023 10:54

Thanks @MK85 @Lifegivesyoulimes 😊. Heres hoping this time.

12dpo day 26 of my cycle, AF is due tomorrow, if I get past day 29 there may just be hope. My mind is focusing on every twinge at the moment.
Breasts are back to being tender again, no other symptoms.

Congratulations on your quick BFP @EastCoastExile

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Isitthathardtobekind · 01/07/2023 23:10

EastCoastExile · 01/07/2023 17:20

Hi, I'd like to join please! I'm 45 next month and just got a BFP on the second month of trying. I'm shocked but happy!

Wow! Amazing. Congrats. I’m 43 but not had anything yet. Probably trying since December/Jan but not with much effort. I was pregnant just over a year ago but no idea if it’s likely now.

cornflakes86 · 01/07/2023 19:09

@MK85 thanks for that info.sounds very frustrating that you had to go through all that to get a diagnosis

MK85 · 01/07/2023 18:47

@cornflakes86 I took years and years trying to get a diagnosis .
most doctors just really didn't/ still don't understand it.
When I finally did get diagnosed they pretty much were able to diagnose me there and then just based on my symptoms as I was a classic pcos case

MK85 · 01/07/2023 18:44

@cornflakes86 no a hycosy can't detect it at all .
Basically it affects your ovaries and hormones but the extent of it varies woman to woman. Some women have it and really aren't even aware ( symptoms might not be noticeable and regular periods ect ) and others like myself have it quite severe.
Apart from all the follicles on the ovary , I think they look at your fsh and lh ratio aswell as your androgens levels to determine if you have it or not.

AnaReis · 01/07/2023 18:26

EastCoastExile · 01/07/2023 17:20

Hi, I'd like to join please! I'm 45 next month and just got a BFP on the second month of trying. I'm shocked but happy!

Congratulations! 😍

cornflakes86 · 01/07/2023 18:17

@EastCoastExile that’s great that you got a bfp so quickly congrats

cornflakes86 · 01/07/2023 18:15

@MK85 thanks I just wondered if I have something like that would it have been picked up on the hycosy test I had.

EastCoastExile · 01/07/2023 17:20

Hi, I'd like to join please! I'm 45 next month and just got a BFP on the second month of trying. I'm shocked but happy!

MK85 · 01/07/2023 15:10

@cornflakes86 both scan and bloods . Some women have just pco ( polycystic ovaries on scan) without any other symptoms but for pcos you need to meet two of the criteria symptoms with the polycystic ovaries to conclude a diagnosis of it.
At least that's what I've always been told by all the doctors

MK85 · 01/07/2023 15:02

@niknaks37 sounds promising 🤞
I'm 16dpo but I think I'm definitely out.
Temp took a huge dump below cover this morning. Luteal fluctuates between 14-17 days .

Lifegivesyoulimes · 01/07/2023 14:28

@niknaks37 that all sounds really positive. Sending good vibes it turns into a BFP. I’m 1DPO so the long wait starts here.