Old birds wanna join the coop???

[Gingerbreadlady1]

Allo ladies! Wondering if there are any other over 35's (apparently the age of fertility suicide, who knew?) ttc for over a year wanting to chat? If so, pour yourself some virtual wine and let the chatting commence!

Morning everyone loving that old birds reappearing on the thread! Hi inshock, so glad were cycle buds. Any luck with the job hunting? Any interviews? No symptoms, very chilled also mainly cause I'm now convinced I'm not gonna get knocked up with some serious science so resigned to it all really. However, and a big however, ill get increasingly more hopeful as 2ww goes on then obligatory dark moods when AF comes. Cheery cheery lol!

kerry you'll find a wealth if ttc info available from fellow old birds. Are you doing any cycle monitoring?

kegirl you working today hon? You work from home I think, lucky you, although I'd get nothing done. Have you re ordered your 3 dresses in diff size?

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I'd never get anything done that should say tut tut....

Ginger, yes I work from home. I have to admit that I am quite focused when I'm in my office. But I do have my tablet next to my Laptop and am invariably watching something on Netflix while I'm working, otherwise I would be in silence all week!! Other than my teleconferences.

I know what you mean about being fine at the beginning of the 2ww and then the mood slowly darkening as time goes on... Feeling it every month...

Hope you're Ok!! I'm hoping to start my reflexology soon. The lady has said that she'll teach me to do it myself aswell so I can do it every day during the time I need it...

Oh, in answer to your question, I've ordered the Royal Blue one in the bigger size but also they do the same one in Black & White which looks stunning (on the model - LOL), so I've ordered that one aswell. But didn't order any others.

I've also ordered loads from Next to see what they're like. A lot more expensive though - one of them is £195!!

Hi Ginger I've had a couple of interviews but no joy yet. There's quite a lot around at the moment so hoping to get something soon. Funny you should say you've chilled out a bit, after my numerous tests, most recent one being a scan to check out a little fibroid I have, uterus lining and ovaries, I've been told again that on paper there's no reason for it not to happen so to relax and reduce stress levels - easier said than done.

That said I'm feeling very rebellious this month :) after 9 months of no caffeine (apart from the occassional very rare latte), virtually no alcohol, watching what I eat etc etc....this month if I fancy a latte I'm having it!! If I fancy chocolate I'm eating it!! This job hunting malarky has made me rebel, I can't commit to everything at the same time so I'm relaxing a little for the sake of my sanity.

Says me who's now paying for acupuncture every two weeks in the hope it will work... :)

and if I fancy a cider I'm drinking it!! :)

Thanks Keogirl I'm feeling good thanks, I'm ovulating or have I think!

Ginger I have been using OPK's I alternate between supadrug and CBDigital, and watching my CM, on Saturday I was CD10 I did a CBD and got a negative, so Sunday I did a Supadrug and it was possitive, then Monday morning I did a CBD and got static smiley face, I was a bit suprised it wasn't flashing as Saturdays was negative, I got a positive supasrug yesterday and also today but a negative CBD so I'm a little confused.

I did get ovulation type pains both sides on Monday so I'm guessing I ovulated yesterday! We DTD Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and yesterday so do you think I'm in with a good chance??? Incidentally CM hasn't dried up yet so I'm assuming I'm still fertile, poor DP he's knackered and I've summonsed him home early just to get one more in! Ha

Yeah, I'm in exactly the same mindset. Living like a nun hasn't got me a bfp, can't do that for ever so have relaxed my self imposed rules. Having a drink when I want, the odd fag etc.i tried reflexology this month, wasn't convinced. Also had a massage. Trying to work on general stress levels. Also started back at the gym (which is horrific ).

kerry you must be shagged out lol! Def think you've covered all the bases, good work! Pos opk on sun/mon prob due to catching the lh surge on way up and way down. I've been buying my opk on amazon as much cheaper than online.

kerry one brand may be more sensitive than the other? Think I'd stick with one type only for consistency, super drug seem good for you.

I'm totally shagged out! Lol

Think your right, I only used both as I went on a shopping spree after my miscarriage and bought supra drugs entire pregnancy related range! I've bought so many pregnancy tests I may need to use a disguise next time as I'm getting embarrassed now! Ha

Will deffo look on Amazon for next month, or I'll need to re-mortgage at this rate :)

They're so cheap on amazon, like £5 for 30 or something like that, as are preg tests. Plus added bonus of not getting embarrassed by bulk ttc purchases (loving Easter emoticons as you can see...)

I bought some pregnancy tests from eBay dirt cheap they arrived today don't know how reliable they are but I'm well prepared as I'm totally impatient and a poas obcessive! This ttc malrky has actually turned me into an obsessed nutter and it's only month 2 god help me!

Not sure how to add an emoticon :(

I'm feeling more positive today, back to TTC from Sunday hopefully. Not buying anymore OPKs, we're just going to go for shagging ever other day instead lol. ;) DH won't complain at all i'm sure!

Hi inshock

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Just to report A.F turned up on Tuesday morning. At least that's more practicing for next month (big smile). I always like to find a positve. I'm too lazy to look over the thread so if we have any B.F.P congratulations and if anyone else has been visited by the witch sorry to hear that. xx

I've been away for a few days, it's Been busy in here!!

Kegirl, have your dresses arrived?

I'm still waiting for a positive opk!! CD 13 today, usually get a + on day 11 so hopefully today! Got home late last night and jumped on dp might have missed the positive as it was a bit tricky poas at cousins house....so will keep dtd and hope for the best!

Tranquil, that sounds like a good plan

How's everyone doing?

[inshock] how you bearing up in 2ww?

I got my positive opk yesterday but dp couldn't manage to dtd he always feels under pressure and then I feel crap that he can't finish and think its my fault!! We dtd on thurs night and will try again later. It's just so frustrating!!

We never got to dtd on ov day either this month [spinning], it is sooo frustrating. But then of course you can't show your frustration as that puts them under more pressure! You wait all month for those key days as well. It's so hard. I have no idea how to make it easier. Fx you can get to it later although my fc said sex before ov is best as gives a chance for the swimmers to be in the right place so you still have a good chance.

I agree Ginger. I try not to show my disappointment as I know it just makes it harder. And I know how much he wants a baby, every month he says, we'll nail it next month and every month we struggle! Still it only takes one little swimmer, or so they say

Also I'm very aware of my age and each month that af turns up I'm a little bit older!!

I know what you mean. I do think its a game of chance though & all we can do is improve our odds! There's so many people ttc with unexplained infertility & so many folk who beat crazy odds & get their miracle baby. I do think its just luck. Someone else said the following & I think of it all the time for comfort: there's a big conveyer belt somewhere & my future child (even if its not genetically mine) is on it. It may be near the front & about to come to us, or patiently waiting nearer the back, but sooner or later it will be with us!

Ahh that's a really nice thought, I'll remember that

Aww that's lovely gingerbread - very positive attitude xx