Page 14 | 35yrs + and trying ✨🫶🏼

SCK2024 · 2025-01-04T19:31:01+00:00

I am now 37 and have one beautiful 10yrs old boy, my partner has 2 boys 9 & 13yrs. I bought the Hertility kit online, not yet opened it… I was going to give this cycle my last attempt before investigating 🙃 We got pregnant a year ago but due to personal circumstances we both decided to not go ahead, this I carry so much guilt over 🪃 Now we are both ready and settled in our careers and home but now it has taken nearly 6/7cycles. today I got my 1st + ovulation test, so beginning our January TWW. what is everyone else’s story 🌟

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 22:33

Sorry - OPK = ovulation predictor kit!

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 22:32

I conceived after I was diagnosed and started on the Levothyroxine. That, and possibly agnus castus finally brought on ovulation on my over 4 month long cycle, and I conceived 6 cycles afterwards. It wasn't a complete magic bullet though - DD2 took 12 cycles and this time round (at 42) I've been trying for 3 years, finally fell in February this year, then miscarried at just under 6 weeks.

CD = cycle day; BBT = body basal temperature (I think!). Basically your temperature goes up slightly after ovulation so it can help you confirm a positive OPK. I've found Fertility Friend the best app to record the data on.

PalmTreeAngel · 18/04/2025 21:59

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 21:50

@PalmTreeAngel what cycle day are you on? You have my sympathies, ovulation testing can be hugely frustrating when your cycles are outside the norm or occasionally play silly buggers. My cycles are pretty regular nowadays, but when I started TTC I had untreated hypothyroidism and so I ovulated once on CD146!! DD2 was conceived on a cycle when I ovulated once CD24 (so don't panic if you ovulate late).

And even in the past 3 years I've ovulated between CD12 and 20 (although CD 15 or 16 is my norm). This cycle I'm waiting to see if I ovulated on CD 7 or 8, as I had a very dark OPK on CD 6 so I may be joining @SCK2024 in a super short cycle (this is cycle 2 post MC, which may have messed things up slightly). I will continue to test OPKs though in case I get a second surge!

I am on day 17 of my cycle. 😕
I wonder if I have a hormonal issue. I have very heavy periods. I have an appointment with a private endocrinologist next Friday. We are still quite early on in our TTC journey though, so I am holding out hope 🤞🏽

thats interesting you had untreated hypothyroidism and we’re still able to conceive, that’s great. Sorry what does CD mean? And OPKs?

I am wondering if I should get the sticks that @SCK2024 is using?

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 21:54

Sorry - on the app so can't edit the previous post - but just to add, obviously bbt will also confirm ovulation (or not) even if you've not caught your LH surge!

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 21:51

Taking BBT is also really useful to confirm a positive OPK.

curliegirlie · 18/04/2025 21:50

@PalmTreeAngel what cycle day are you on? You have my sympathies, ovulation testing can be hugely frustrating when your cycles are outside the norm or occasionally play silly buggers. My cycles are pretty regular nowadays, but when I started TTC I had untreated hypothyroidism and so I ovulated once on CD146!! DD2 was conceived on a cycle when I ovulated once CD24 (so don't panic if you ovulate late).

And even in the past 3 years I've ovulated between CD12 and 20 (although CD 15 or 16 is my norm). This cycle I'm waiting to see if I ovulated on CD 7 or 8, as I had a very dark OPK on CD 6 so I may be joining @SCK2024 in a super short cycle (this is cycle 2 post MC, which may have messed things up slightly). I will continue to test OPKs though in case I get a second surge!

PalmTreeAngel · 18/04/2025 20:07

I have been ovulation testing since Friday 11th April - and no surge has been detected yet. 🙁 I am finding it quite concerning. I have 1 stick left from pack of 10… hopeful tomorrow could be the day. I’ve asked hubby to go out and buy some more tomorrow and I’ll continue testing until my period to be honest. Feeling quite disheartened currently, but trying to keep the optimism going.

What’s coming up for me at the moment is worrying that I’m infertile or have fertility issues.

ByJollyZebra · 18/04/2025 17:47

Thank you @SCK2024! I really didn't appreciate how much it would affect me mentally when we started this journey. I have a few days where I really feel it and then I get back to being positive again!

We're very close with our days, I didn't track last month but I'm fairly sure my app is right and it's saying 9dpo. I've had a few cramps today and twinges in my lower back throughout the day, which I don't usually get. I've been sleeping awfully too, but that's not a new thing for me unfortunately x

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SCK2024 · 18/04/2025 08:29

DPO 7/8

✨Cannot stop sneezing daily since DPO3
✨Bad sleep, walking up earlier and weird dreams
✨Often fluttering sensation/mild achey feeling in lower abdo
✨ Fatigue daily

Hiw is everyone else today?
what dpo are you & your symptoms? X

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SCK2024 · 16/04/2025 19:47

PalmTreeAngel · 16/04/2025 17:39

Still haven’t detected a surge. 6th day testing today. Have 4 tests left 😕

Get some off Amazon so you have plenty for when you run out, I usually peak @ CD 9 cycles are 22-25days
you still have plenty of time x

@ByJollyZebra
Sorry you feel this way 🫶🏼 I too have reached it and it’s so shit! Don’t fall off that horse! Keep riding 🙌🏽✨

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ByJollyZebra · 16/04/2025 18:45

Hope everyone's doing okay. I've had a sulky few months feeling a bit sorry for myself that we are now over the 1 year mark of ttc.
Maybe this month will be the month🤞

PalmTreeAngel · 16/04/2025 17:39

Still haven’t detected a surge. 6th day testing today. Have 4 tests left 😕

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SCK2024 · 15/04/2025 11:17

BabyBorn · 15/04/2025 09:43

@SCK2024Im 12DPO I think. It says AF not due until 21st?! But that can’t be right!! I’m back on track with my eating now. When’s your birthday? What a lovely surprise that would be!! Xx

Next week, going for a short city break, I might pack a hpt and maybe 🙃 surprise him?
I would be DPO 11-13 when we are away x

Are your cycles regular? When was the 1st day of your last cycle? I always find that the Feb month pushes everything back xx

how do you feel? @BabyBorn 🫶🏼✨

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BabyBorn · 15/04/2025 09:43

@SCK2024Im 12DPO I think. It says AF not due until 21st?! But that can’t be right!! I’m back on track with my eating now. When’s your birthday? What a lovely surprise that would be!! Xx

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SCK2024 · 15/04/2025 09:29

DPO 3
Tired, light cramping in lower abdo
Tender boobs

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SCK2024 · 14/04/2025 13:19

@BabyBorn Least we can keep each other company 😂
What DPO are you?
When is AF due?
Are you feeling okay? TWW is the worst!
It my peak was Thursday which makes me about 2 dpo today, i think?
I really haven’t covered this cycle at all tbh.
I might get a birthday suprise who knows haha x

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BabyBorn · 14/04/2025 08:02

I can’t believe we are still here since the start of January when you started this thread!! Xx

BabyBorn · 14/04/2025 08:02

Hey @SCK2024glad your peak has been! I did a test yesterday and it was stark white 🥴 Not going to test now until AF arrives. I fell off my detox wagon but back on it today with strict eating, no alcohol and finding time for some self care! Xx

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SCK2024 · 13/04/2025 23:15

The TWW begins!
DPO 2 ✨🫶🏼
@BabyBorn Where are you up too? X

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SCK2024 · 12/04/2025 14:05

PalmTreeAngel · 11/04/2025 19:30

Which tests are you using? I bought the clear blue ones and I used it for the first time today. It comes up as a smiley face on your surge day. But it’s interesting seeing your results. X

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Yay! Surge day!
mone was 2 days ago only did the deed during my peak, don’t think I’ve covered this cycle, but wasn’t my plan to. We already have my sons bday nye and partners bday Xmas 😂
But only time will tell, I’d be happy regardless.
I bought the cheap ovulation strips off Amazon, you can take a photo of them and upload on the Premom app like above on the picture and it works out your levels and peak for you.

Good luck! 🍀 🫶🏼✨

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PalmTreeAngel · 11/04/2025 19:30

SCK2024 · 11/04/2025 08:08

Good morning girls 😊
The sun is out making everything so much better doesn’t it! 💕

I got my peak yesterday and today is the same!

BD last night 3/4day gap this cycle not over trying this cycle, probably BD-ing tonight too though 😂

Which tests are you using? I bought the clear blue ones and I used it for the first time today. It comes up as a smiley face on your surge day. But it’s interesting seeing your results. X

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SCK2024 · 11/04/2025 08:08

Good morning girls 😊
The sun is out making everything so much better doesn’t it! 💕

I got my peak yesterday and today is the same!

BD last night 3/4day gap this cycle not over trying this cycle, probably BD-ing tonight too though 😂

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PalmTreeAngel · 10/04/2025 17:51

SCK2024 · 10/04/2025 09:44

OH other half
DH darling husband
DS darling son
DD darling daughter
HPT home pregnancy teat
OPK ovulation tests
BD baby dance (hanky panky)
F2F face to face
MC miscarriage
AF period
DPO days past ovulation

Here are some 🙂

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Thank you!
baby dance makes me laugh ahaha x

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SCK2024 · 10/04/2025 09:44

PalmTreeAngel · 09/04/2025 17:26

I’m ovulation testing from Friday! It’ll be the 10th day of my cycle. Wish me luck guys!

p.s. I’ve no idea what the abbreviations mean on this chat! Xx

OH other half
DH darling husband
DS darling son
DD darling daughter
HPT home pregnancy teat
OPK ovulation tests
BD baby dance (hanky panky)
F2F face to face
MC miscarriage
AF period
DPO days past ovulation

Here are some 🙂

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SophieP89 · 09/04/2025 20:48

curliegirlie · 09/04/2025 12:09

Good luck and so sorry for your loss. I just finished my first post-MC cycle which was 29 days, so it's not guaranteed to be weird (at least not length-wise). It just feels devastating doesn't it?

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Thank you, it really is the most heartbreaking time, so sorry for your loss and wishing you lots of luck in your journey too.
Hoping my cycles don't mess about and I'm not waiting too long for them to get back to normal.