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!

Thanks everyone Hopefully have a nice pic to post tomorrow eve!

Karmanna your DH is in for a nice treat later

Forgot to say Ginger with last pg, hyperemesis started to ease at 16 wks....hoping it will be the same this time and not longer, fx.

Hi Birds!

I haven't tried acupuncture or reflexology but I've tried Softcups - they're not tricky to get in and out and you can't feel them when they're in. Same effect as elevating hips on the pillow / legs in the air but without the waiting around. Can't say it worked for us though.

I went to see OB/GYN consultant this afternoon who took bloods for testing for 1. Chromosomal abnormalities 2. Lupus Anticoagulant 3. Antisperm antibodies

He also took DH's blood for testing on Chromosomal abnormalities.

The tests results should be back in a few weeks.
I am also expecting tests from the 'products of miscarriage' which were sent away for analysis.

All this testing business is REALLY good because it gives me hope that progress is being made. I made a wee table in Word with all the tests I've had done by GP and showed that to the consultant - he said thanks it makes his job easier!

He told me I have to "lay off the crisps and chocolate" and lose 2 stone because he has seen weightloss help fertility many times and also the criteria for IVF has become much tighter in Scotland so if my BMI is over 30 I'll hit a brick wall.

I asked about continuing on Clomid and as soon as I get my next period I'm going to start again on 50mg days 2-6.

So diet starts NOW. No more champagne blow-outs!!!! ; )

I'm very driven in between sadness. Being a woman-on-a-mission keeps you going!

Forgot to say, all the best with your scan tomorrow mampam!

Well, we attended the pagan fertility festival this morning, and not only did I manage to surreptitiously poke lots of people wearing greenery, but DS got handed a sycamore branch to wave during the dance. That branch is now adorning the headboard of the bed.

So much going on on this thread! exciting! :)

Good luck tomorrow Mampam

Annie crack on with that healthy eating! My fertility consultant said a healthy diet, especially a protein rich one, can really boost fertility!

I've just had my day 13 acupuncture, and don't know whether it's my imagination, pure coincidence or not but I have achey ovaries which is very exciting :) one little problem......DP working late again! Haven't seen him since Monday so might have to call on a neighbour or friend as really need to do the horizontal shuffle this evening! :)

LOL loving it Stubborn

Can you manage a 2am special inshock?

I suppose that's one advantage of being an insomniac- if we miss DTD in the evening due to tiredness, I often wake up in the middle of the night- and DP has let it be known that he never minds being disturbed!

LOL Stubborn I have the same agreement with my DP! :)

Stubborn inshock both of your comments really made me laugh lol x

Annie I'll be your diet buddy from Monday I need to lost two stone too xx

I lost 1.5 stone on the 5:2 diet, and it's not really that painful .

It's supposed to have all kinds of health benefits, too- there's a Horizon programme on it, that will be knocking around Youtube I'm sure.

Although, based on a sample of 1, it hasn't done much for aiding fertility so far .

Just told DP if I'm asleep when he gets in, no need for pleasantries or even waking me up just hop on board :)

Wow! Lots going on here this week!

Welcome new 'old birds'! - lovey to see you here and hope you'll feel at home with us hens! I'm so impressed with your newfound mission Annie. Go girl! You just stay focused and strong and you can really get what you want. (But you're allowed a wee blub and mope anytime you need one).

I am doing ok thanks Kegirl. All of a sudden I am feeling very tired today. DH working away again this week and I've just got back from work and supermarket. I had planned to make a nice healthy dinner for myself...But I am soo knackered I can't be arsed so have ordered pizza and plan to get into my jammies and snuggle up in bed with The Sewing Bee on Iplayer.

Inshock a 2am shag is what did the magic for me! Go for it! (Not with a neighbour or a random though...this is not Easterenders)!

spinning You have an actual fertility branch above your bed?!?! Oh wow, loving your work girl! Hope it does the trick. Will be interesting to hear how you get on...

Ginger thanks for posting that article. Very interesting- it's like DIY iui!. Ironically my letter from the ACU today about starting iui. The timing of this BFP is bloody amazing! I'm 5 weeks today so trying to remain calm.

mampam lucky you nearing the 12 week stage. Do you feel like the first trimester dragged by?? Good luck with your scan.

Good to hear you're doing well fankle.

That's me with the branch. I am already fantasising about getting a BFP and pressing the leaves to post out to you all!

Oops sorry Stubborn! So many ladies to remember now!

And looks like it's getting near the end of the thread....

Fankle ! Great to hear you're doing well and looking after yourself. Bed at 8pm is the best!

tranquil yeah let's lose it. I should have done it last year but have a huge motivation now (to go with a huge ass). I fancy the 5:2 stubborn will check youtube thanks!

And thanks ladies for making me laugh too!

I'll join you for the dieting! Started this week and 4lb off but suppose it's always quicker in the beginning. I'm thinking if I get down to my ideal weight then I'm bound to fall pregnant cause of sod's law, and put it all back on again! [Grin]

Good to hear you're doing well Fankle

Don't forget to update us on your scan today mampam

Well, DP came home late, very tired and fell asleep....so a 1am booty call it was :) he's now calling himself the milkman... eeeew! :)

Hi sorry I haven't been on for a couple of days, I am still following (I didn't want you to think I was a troll after that reported message).
I am still following but nothing to report untill the bleeding stops.
I'll join you on the dieting have put on half a stone, although I've just started making a Baileys cheescake, aw well will start tommorow.
Hope your scan goes well today mampam

Don't worry Tilly I didn't think you were a troll :) Btw I love love love baileys cheesecake!

Good morning everybody.

Annie, I'm with you with the diet! Due to PCOS, I've been eating low GI and exercising for 3 months now. My cycles still all over the place, but I'm losing weight slowly which it suppose to help. Will see. I'm controlling my calorie intake wit My Fitness Pal and it's helping me a lot.

Stubborn, I need to get me some sycamore, you have me all intrigued now .

Inshock, the things we have to do, right?

Ginger, thanks for the article. Two days ago DP was joking about getting a turkey baster for similar purposes .

Fankle, great to hear you're doing well!

Mampam, good luck today!

I'll poas on Monday .

Erm I'm just catching up on this thread whilst eating a choc digestive dunked in my year. Oops

Let's do this dieting thang! Well Monday for me, I'm doing Herbalife.

How is everyone in the 2ww doing?

X

In my year?! iPhone fail. My tea!

Scan not til this afternoon so will update this evening.

On the subject of diets, when I had my booking appointment mw told me I needed to join sw or see a nutritionist.....I politely declined. Admittedly I am overweight but I was for dc's 2 &3 and had no problems. Feeling like I do at the moment with the hyperemesis it is the last thing on my mind. I have actually lost weight with throwing up so much and barely eating.

Irma I even found myself uttering the words "Don't worry just go for it it doesn't matter if it's quick" I never thought I'd hear myself say that :)