Elderberry Pavlovas Unite - the over 30s TTC number 1 (thread 2)

[Bunnygirlie]

Ladies, Time for a new thread for us oldies (well not that old) TTC number 1 and our MN friends who have their BFP but are still coming along for the ride :-)

bunnygirlie, 32, TTC since June, AF due end Nov
Winkle, ttc 15 months, BFP due 19/11
Zombies, ttc 2 cycles, erratic cycle, PCOS. Next POAS not before 15 December.
Pipbin, ttc 15 cycles, BFP due 27/11
BraveLilBear TTC cycle 1 after early mc, BFP due 18/11

Aquarius, 32, ttc 8 mths, bfp due mid dec
Happylass TTC cycle 3 BFP due 8/12
Janey, 38, six weeks pg
Rach, 34, PG 7+5. Booking appointment on Wednesday.
Quod, 33, six weeks pg
HazleNutt 8 weeks pg

Sorry if I missed anyone :-)

Oh FFS it looks like I'm out this month, the evil witch has sent her horrendous sister (thrush) to stay before she joins us next weekend! Grrrrrrr

Not surprised though, wasn't feeling it this month anyway :-(

Sorry TMI

Thrush doesn't mean you're out does it Bunny.

Spotting has stopped here, but then it always does just before AF actually turns up. Still not hugely hopeful.

pip I am so 'lucky' the last few months I've got the itch a few days before AF, having googled it apparently it's quite common.
So I fully expect AF to follow on shortly :-(

Hope you have more luck than me!

The only good thing I find is that AF seems to sort out thrush. I guess it restores the balance or something.

Bunnygirlie I used to get that too. I reckon it's something to do with the PH balance in the vagina changing during the luteal phase and encouraging thrush - and it's worse when you are TTC and having lots of unprotected sex! You are probably doing this but make sure you treat DP otherwise he will be reintroducing it to you every time you clear it.

Hi- please can I join you?
I am 31 and DH is 37. We started trying in a very half hearted way over summer, then decided to leave it till December. I'm currently on cd7 of a 29 day cycle. I'm Using cbfm to try and find ovulation date, but I assume it's round about cd14 as I often get spotting at this time (hoping this is ovulation spotting, not signs of something bad!)
Im on the bus, just approaching work now, so will come back later on in the day.
Good luck to anyone approaching POAS soon.

OMG there is a line. I am not getting excited until I do more tests.
I am literally shaking.

Welcome MrsMustard

Rach when is your appointment?

oooohhhhh a new Elderberry BFP!!!! Congrats!!

Congratulations Lol! Fantastic news!
I am excited!!!

Omg Lol that's so exciting for you!

I am well jel!

Thanks Quod, glad I'm not the only one who suffers. As it usually clears as soon as AF starts I usually just put up with it. Hubby hasn't been 'near' me for over a week, should he still be treated? What do you give to boys? Sorry to be a thicko

If you want to clear it for good you can just use a canesten pessary, and ask DP to use the canesten exterior cream for a few days. It can linger around in/on both of you, lying dormant and then flaring up when conditions are right. Men don't tend to get any symptoms even if they are carrying it.

Oh lol massive congratulations! Hoorah! Let this be the start of another run of elderberry BFP's...

rache good luck re: trying to get a scan today, they really should say yes so kick up a stink if they don't. Or try another hospital and transfer to them!

I am so worried as all my symptoms seem to have gone over the weekend: my boobs are no longer sore, and don't feel as hard/fake (they're not fake, but have just looked them over recent weeks), I don't feel sick or anything. I'm so worried as I think it was about point last time that my symptoms stopped - and I found out a month later it had all go wrong. Do you think I'm being silly? Really thinking of paying for a private scan, as I'm so worried I almost don't want to go to Dubai on Weds, can't stand the thought of it all going wrong when I'm away from DP. I did it on my own last time (my ex lived abroad, and we split straight after the mc as he hadn't wanted me to keep it) and can't face doing it on my own again.

Aargh know I'm being pathetic but am just so scared today...

janey I would probably try get a scan before you go, you would only worry otherwise. But as said before, my symptoms come and go all the time, some days don't have any - like over this weekend, was also convinced that something must be wrong (but nauseous like hell again today).

Congratulations Lol!!! That is fantastic news! Welcome to the 8WW

After the longest weekend ever, I am pleased to say they've got me in for a scan at 12 today. I am suddenly absolutely terrified of the possible outcome but it's better to know I suppose. The pain and bleeding had stopped completely by last night so it might be ok.

Janey Get yourself in for a scan or do whatever it takes to get yourself the peace of mind you need to enjoy your lovely holiday

Another woop for you Blol, cautious, of course, but still

So glad they've got you in for a scan Rache I know you must be nervous, but at least you get an answer. Everything crossed for you.

You're still not out yet Bunny and Pip - thrush is relatively common in BFP circles due to the extra CM (apparently), and spotting is spotting. No AF means there's still the tiniest fragment of hope.

Stay positive!

rache - will be thinking of you at 12 x

Good luck with your scans Rache and Janey, thinking of you, and Pip & Bunny, really hope it works out for you this month.
Also welcome Mrs Mustard
And CONGRATS! bLol

I woke up with the tell-tale back ache this morning which normally heralds AF. Only 6DPO today so I'm guessing OVing at CD21 means there's no chance for any fertilised eggs to implant before hormones change and bring on AF.. I'm due a scan in a couple of weeks to see if anything sinister is happening in my uterus.
Hey ho.

Just rang the EPU and told them about boobs not being sore, the fact I'm ancient and had a mc last year, and going on holiday. I asked if I was being silly and they didn't answer, and said to hold... then came back on the phone and told me to go in at 9.15am tomorrow morning. Not sure if that's because they're worried or being nice, and am almost too scared to go. But guess it's a good thing I'm going in.

Only problem is that I'd promised to be with a friend tomorrow who is having a horrible dye thing done to check her womb/tubes as she's having probs ttc, and her husband is abroad. However her appt is at 10am so I'm hoping I can now meet her at the hospital (she's been referred to the same one) after the scan. If it's bad news I'm sure I'll be able to hold it together for her, and if it's good news I will be fine too obviously...

Quick reply as I'm at work.

Congratulations Lol!

Will talk about everyone else later.

Less spotting here 13dpo. Pipbin over and out.

Hey Captain YOu're not out til you're out. Fx that you won't be needing that scan...

Janey glad that they're seeing you tomorrow. Does your friend know that you're pg? It may be that she could return the favour and wait with you if that would help? Obviously a sensitive sitch, but still, just a thought. Really hope they put your mind at rest.

Plus you really are a wonderful friend volunteering to keep her company. Just thought I'd say that.

Hi MrsMustard I missed you earlier! Welcome

Yes she knows, was the first I told apart from DP I think. When I had my 12 wk scan last year and was told the baby had died I sent her a text and she walked out of her office (despite me begging her not to) and turned up at mine with flowers, chocolate and wine. Being with her tomorrow is absolutely the least I can do.

I think I might go for the private scan tonight anyway, as if all is OK it means I can be there for her without any conflicts on timing. And if all isn't OK I can use my 9.15am appt to talk through next stages.

Oh and hi mustard - think I might have forgotten to welcome you earlier!

Not been on here for a while but seems like there's lots going on!
Congrats lol let's keep the BFPs coming! Welcome MrsMustard.
Think of all the pg Elderberries who are having a stressful time. Fx for you.

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