TTC #1 over 35

Hey @EEB1989 hows it going? 👋 Not been on the threads much for mental sake but my partner and I are trying on cycle 3 now. Time is flying!

Ooo I’ve read back over the posts and thank you @carolinep3 popped a photo of a recommended Co-Q10 so I’ll get some ordered.

If there’s anything else I should give a try, please let me know.

Evening Ladies,
I want to increase the amount of vitamins/supplements I take to help. I’d like to take Co-Q10 but there are so many different brands I feel a bit lost.

I know I need to take 600mg a day. Please could you let me know which ones you recommend and what other vitamins you take?

I am currently only on vitamin D and folic acid. We’re only 2 cycles in… still fairly new to all of this. Any advice is greatly appreciated 🙂

Thank you @HollyGolightly4 ❤️
I'm sorry for you too @Clara202. On to the next one 🤞🏽✨️

💐@thejadestoneandthedragon sending love. We've all been there and it's horrible. Try to distract yourself this afternoon xx

Just tested now while my partner is out for the afternoon. 15/16dpo BFN😔
AF due tomorrow. I should of just waited it out to be honest! Anyway .. feeling a bit down about it, I really thought we were in with a chance this cycle 😭
Sorry, just need to vent! Hope everyone else is doing ok ❤️

Thank you @thejadestoneandthedragon

I've no medical background but I believe that's right! That's what I take anyway ☺️

My ubiquinol just arrived! Just taken my first 600mg dose! Is that the right amount for over 35?

Thank you. I’ll keep everything crossed that it is…
Here I was thinking the count down to AF would be relaxing because he’s working away and we had missed the opportunity!

But I’m also aware it could be my body playing tricks on me… I had 28day cycles for months until last cycle when it was 33days. I’ll try not to let myself think it until I see it on a test.

Oh @EEB1989 no experience, but I do hope so for you 🙏. I've used clear blue digital this time around so feel a little more validated than the premom tests. I've ovulated today and on cycle day 16, a bit earlier than usual.

Hope you are all ok 💐

Evening Ladies.
I hope you’re all ok, it’s been quiet recently. I assumed I was out this cycle…I usually peak between 16-19. So started testing CD13 when I saw CM but my LH never rose.

My DH is working away and I still haven’t had my peak - I’m going to keep testing until AF arrives just incase. But I’m CD22 today and I when I wiped at work the tissue was light pink - I don’t usually spot and my cycle is anywhere between 28-33 days so it would be too early for AF.

My LH has risen slightly but only doubled - not peaked (in numbers).

Could this be implantation? I’m questioning whether I magically peaked before day 13 which is unheard of for me…just wondered if anyone has experienced anything like it.

10/11 dpo for me today too. Planning on testing this Sunday and my AF due Monday.
I've had weird cramps this cycle too, not my usual! I don't normally cramp until AF is in full flow but I've had consistent cramping all day yesterday and 'niggles' I can't explain! But probably means nothing!! Will have to wait and see..
I'd still be hopeful @Clara202 I always thought the digital weren't the best for early testing, fingers crossed xx

@Nosejug I don’t think it will happen this month, I’m CD20 and my CM has vanished, so either I’ve missed it or it’s not happening. I started LH testing cd13, usually start cd10 but I’m late to peak (usually cd16-18).

Ive come to terms with the fact that we will miss this month… I think my brain needs the break tbh. It’s so draining in the TWW questioning every feeling etc.

I am going to test my LH everyday next cycle so we can’t miss it - he will be home by then too.

@Clara202 If it were me I’d still have a bit of hope from those symptoms, especially if they’re not usual for you, but then I’ve thus far been proven wrong in all my hoping, so I understand it’s safer to just let go for the month.
@EEB1989 is there any chance you can travel to him if you ovulate in that window? Or he you? Or meet in the middle? My partner has more than once driven 100s of miles to dtd. We often work away from home so it’s necessary for us really. I suppose if it’s not the norm there’d be a lot less motivation!

I’m out this cycle… CD18 and 0.11 on the LH test and my husband is working away tonight until the next weekend so it’s likely I’ll get a peak whilst he is away.

I guess at least I won’t be questioning every single thing my body does in the TWW.

Roll on the next cycle!

Those that track BBT - which thermometer do you recommend?
I track EWCM and I test with LH strips but I’d like to cover all bases and track BBT.

I am worried that I ovulate late and my cm has been and gone before it’s happening/peak LH. Then I have a short luteal phase before AF shows up.

If I can track everything then I have enough ammunition to show the GP if we get to that stage.

Yes my amh went up on the second testing (both nhs bloods). It’s just inconsistent measuring. But I’m really low, somewhere around 4. Amh is an indicator of how well you’ll respond to fertility drugs, how many eggs you’ll get, but not necessarily egg quality. I’ve only had a total of 4 eggs retrieved over two cycles (cryface) but they’ve all made it to at least day 3 embryos which is unusual. Often it’s comparatively huge numbers of eggs -> a handful of embryos.

we won’t get any more nhs funding sadly, so we’re going to try “natural modified” ivf which is a lot less drugs and focussed on quality over quantity. I was on max doses of everything and long protocol, and this next treatment will be much shorter (and is more affordable, kinder to my health). If anyone has any ivf q’s for low amh im happy to answer.

Those were just the ones recommended to me by my fertility specialist 🤷🏻‍♀️
I have a AMH egg reserve test in my drawer but too scared to actually do it 🙈