2023 TTC 35+ Part 5

I'm 3 days late today and... BFN. Why do our bodies do this!? 😫 I'm thinking of sacking off the Proceive Max after I've finished this box in case it's the reason my cycle is off.

hello, i'm in a similar situation,

I'm 37 , new partner but TTC number 1, I'm coming off the pill this weekend.

Did you get your withdrawal bleed quite quickly then ? I'm on the mini pill and can't remember how long it took last time !

Good luck in your journey x

Morning ladies, Happy Friday,

Just trying to catch up with posts.

Well tomorrow is my last day on Cerelle and then I will be patiently waiting on my withdrawal bleed so we can get started :)

@worldwidetravel2017 that's interesting as I've had a real hankering for peanuts the last couple of months! Been snacking on them and I don't normally!

@H0pefull sending you the most enormous hug. You're not being dramatic at all - it's an exhausting and draining process, and particularly hard when you've had that glimmer of hope, only for it to be snatched away. It's ok to feel sad. Take a few days to regroup and maybe try and find something nice to do for yourself so you feel a bit pampered and loved. We're all here with you ❤️

After my early miscarriage - Tommys advised 4 thyroid function test check - results came back fine but thought id share the advice incase it helps amyone

Looks good
Have you used hertility health
To have all your numbers checked?

Snacking on peanuts is good 4 folate levels guys

Those of you with positive preg tests & then periods - have you logged this with drs ?
Have you had progesterone checked ?

Have you ever done clear blue digital & had it say pregnant and 1 - 2weeks ?
Get it logged on your nhs record as you may get more help in the future

@worldwidetravel2017 thanks, it looks a bit basic though for the price?
this one has quite a bit more plus testosterone is tested. Thinking we’ll do this ? https://www.medichecks.com/products/male-fertility-test

this has happened to me so many times, a glimmer of hope and then the bleeding. sending you big hugs love and you are not on your own x

How long have you been trying ?
Have you had a transvaginal scan ?
Are you taking regular vit D ?
Regular b6 ?
Regular zinc ?

Have youhad your feretin - b12 & vit d looked at ?

Superdrug has one that looks at , @ least 3 things

Oh @H0pefull Im so sorry. It’s such a cruel process. None of us expected to have to go through this cycle again and again. Have you got some nice things you can look forward to over the coming days? I will probably bury myself in work and distractions. I don’t know how healthy that is, but it’s so painful otherwise. Take care of yourself x

Had another faint line last night similar to my other two, but woke up this morning with AF in full force so potentially another chemical.

Appreciate this is dramatic but feel like it’s never going to happen for me

Sorry to hear about spotting @H0pefull I hope it slows down and AF stays away xx
my spotting did turn into AF so I’m out. Glad to see the back of that 59 day cycle but it really felt different over the past few days - mainly much more sore boobs and milder cramps than usual. Just another reminder to myself to ignore symptoms in the TWW. Somehow I find AF arriving less upsetting than BFNs, and I do like holding on to hope as long as I can!
on to cycle 6 and I have day 2 blood tests to do tomorrow that the GP has requested. I’ve also talked with DH about getting a sperm analysis at the same time - this would be private.
does anyone recommend any online sperm analysis services? I’m ideally looking for one that does DNA fragmentation and the other additional things rather than just a basic count.

@Supertrooper101 ah yes! It's still going - thread 2 now. https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/conception/4885487-ttc-may-2023-previous-mc-march-2023-thread-2

@H0pefull ah I'm sorry... still crossing my fingers for you until AF is definitely here...

@Fullofconfusion welcome! Hope your cycles get back on track quickly! 😊

Hello all,

I’ve been reading for a while and it’s finally time for me to join the crew!

I’m 38 and trying for number 2 (with a new partner).

I’ve been on the combined pill until last week and my withdrawal bleed is just coming to an end. When I had my 1st it took 6 months from stopping the pill until having my first proper cycle so I have no idea what kind of time line I’ll be on now!

Excited to be sharing my journey with you all

I’m sorry to hear that @H0pefull . You had two lines on two different brands..?! I can’t believe they were both indents. I hope you’re ok. Test again tomorrow just to be extra sure that you’re not in fact pregnant with slight spotting (which can happen). If AF is here, look after yourself this weekend ❤️

@H0pefull oh no, I’m so so sorry. Take some time for yourself and have a good cry if you need to… sending a big hug your way, and hoping next month is your month ❤️

@SnookyPook its only this month am thinking the same as you that the sooner that date comes and goes the better. Move on so to speak. Good luck to you too. I think i can remember you from another group, journey after a mc march 2023 or something like that?

Evening ladies,

Started spotting tonight so assuming AF will be here in the morning, feel like hiding in bed and crying if I’m honest, I was so convinced this month would be it after the two tests the other day, obviously not meant to be.

hope everyone is doing ok xxx

Thanks @Bumblebee413 @Cressie2 🥰

@Supertrooper101 sending big hugs. It's been looming over me for months so I think maybe it'll be good psychologically just to get past it now! I've been having mega cleaning bouts too! Weird. Good luck for this cycle 🤞🏻🌈

@SnookyPook i feel the same, my due date was the 17th october :( ... really thought i would have been pregnant again by now.. been clearing out cupboards and draws like am bloody nesting. Swear my brains still confused lol cd11 here so heres too another go lol

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