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40+ ttc: bring on the bfp's!

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ababsurdum · 23/02/2017 12:04

Continuation of the long-running 40+ ttc thread.

Link to the previous thread.

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Polly99 · 24/11/2017 14:55

A bit of spotting maybe Cleo?
Can happen around ov, or if there was a bit of trapped blood which is coming out now your cervix is open for ovulation.
My boobs are sore, but these days the boobs lie, and I am cramping too so expecting a drop in my temps tomorrow and AF on Sunday. I briefly got a bit excited this morning when my usual breakfast smoothie tastes grim, but I think that may just have been that it was horrible...

Alibaba2 · 24/11/2017 16:02

I get brown ewcm towards the end of AF. Like yesterday which was cd5.

Re boobs, last time I was pg, my boobs went down for a couple of days then started swelling again. I think the prog from the corpus luteum decreases but then the prog from the embryo kicks in. So it’s not over yet.

Cleozeta · 24/11/2017 20:36

Thanks, hopefully it's nothing! No cycle is ever the same these days.

Good luck littlemimosa and polly. Just remember it's not over until af arrives!

Clara101 · 25/11/2017 18:29

Hi everyone, also not been in for a while but currently in bed with a bug so perfect opportunity for some MN!

Also loving the positive stories.. thank you Mack, muesli and bloop!

Cleo, I also get brown bleeding towards end of AF usually around days 5-8 and sometimes it merges a bit into fertile time/EWCM. Maybe that’s why you’re getting a day or so of tinged EWCM? I don’t know what to do to improve this!

Hi Ali, that’s interesting on iso/soya thing. Hadn’t heard that but maybe shd also try as think my ov shd be bit later to have a chance.

Someone mentioned abt HSG preceding conception.. I was also told by a consultant that can sometimes help.

Muesli, what was your AMH? Wd you mind sharing?

Cleozeta · 26/11/2017 16:06

Hi Clara, thanks, probably just that, hopefully will not effect anything! Hope you get well soon.

Another new thing for me today, I shockingly got an actual PEAK on my cbfm!! I was not expecting that at all, as I have read that it's common to not get a peak on first month of using. However (it was never going to be simple) my ewcm seemed to dry up the day before yesterday and today I have had creamy cm - on day of peak - that makes no sense does it??

Polly99 · 26/11/2017 16:49

Well shit. I had just about got my head around never getting pregnant again, but my period was due today and it didn’t turn up. My boobs still hurt and I am cramping so I just took a test and, well, you see the result. (Or at least I hope you do and it’s not just me who can see that squinter). Feeling slightly bad about the ‘Dutch courage’ glass of wine I had before testing, but anyway...

I’m scared really about telling DH, about how this will turn out (have had both ectopics and MCs before). Need to stay calm, sort scans etc during my most busy (and boozy) work period.

There were actually things I did differently this cycle, and maybe it is worth sharing.
I took serrapeptase 80,000iu daily on an empty stomach until I ovulated. I also took a probiotic with breakfast and DHA twice a day. I also decided to follow the IVF advice of eating pineapple daily from ov onwards and have been keeping my feet and womb warm all the time.
I think it could be the serrapeptase that made the difference - I know I have abdominal adhesions and it didn’t hurt around ovulation for the first time in years.
The other thing that might have made a difference is that I have a filthy cold. I also had one when I got pregnant last almost 3 years ago. Not that that’s something controllable, but maybe of interest.
Anyway, I’m off to process. I’m honestly pleased, but v scared and will find it hard to accept until it’s a definite thing. I’m also a bit sorry as I’ve actually been on MN infertility threads on and off for 9 years, and have always hated the people who appear, post twice and promptly fall pregnant. I really hope you all get your positive soon too.

40+ ttc: bring on the bfp's!
Clara101 · 26/11/2017 17:00

Oh congrats Polly!! Great news.. Hoping all will pan out just fine for you. How exciting!!

Cleozeta · 26/11/2017 17:35

Yay Polly! Very excited for you, congrats! Hope all goes smoothly for you from here :-)

Cleozeta · 26/11/2017 18:58

I also have a stinking cold so can test that theory! Grin

What is serrapeptase?

Polly99 · 26/11/2017 19:05

Cleo, it’s an enzyme made from something to do with silkworms which dissolves scar tissue in the body. Lots of women with endo or blocked tubes take it. I don’t have those, but I do have adhesions (from c sections and a laparoscopy) and thought perhaps it might help free up my one tube if it was a bit gummed up or something.

Polly99 · 26/11/2017 19:06

Oh and it seems largely side effect free. I had a bit of a headache in the first week but then was fine. Got it on Amazon.

Cleozeta · 26/11/2017 19:53

Wow, and sounds like it worked! I've had 2 c sections so may potentially benefit from that

weasledee · 26/11/2017 20:37

Polly congratulations!! What great news! Keep us all updated :) x

littlemimosa · 26/11/2017 20:42

Polly congratulations!! - that is great news for you and gives us all hope on here! i'm off to look at serrapeptase straight away:)

Still holding on here. About 13dpo and the sore boobs have decreased but still getting them later on in the day (as opposed to all day long as they were a week ago). I'm fully expecting AF in a day or 2 though.

littlemimosa · 26/11/2017 20:56

Polly, what dosage of serrapeptase did you take, they seem to vary a lot on amazon....
Suspect this would help me as i suffer from ovarian cysts ans have had 2 fairly major surgeries on my abdomen.

Polly99 · 26/11/2017 21:01

80,000iu. I took one tablet to begin with and upped it to 2 after about a week when they didn’t do anything bad. Will post the brand I got in a bit once DD is in bed.

Polly99 · 26/11/2017 21:52

Nature’s Aid. Got them from Amazon but I think Holland and Barrett do them too.

LuckyHappyMummy123 · 26/11/2017 23:22

Oh Polly Congratulations! Keeping fingers crossed and wishing you lots of luck that everything goes well for you Smile. I have been looking at Serra pep tase and I think I and a few others might just be buying some on the back of your great news! xx

Alibaba2 · 27/11/2017 13:55

Hi Cleo, my cm also turns creamy on the day of ov.

Hi Clara! Hope you’re well x

Cleozeta · 27/11/2017 14:14

Thanks alibaba that's good to know it's not just me having another weird one!

Polly99 · 28/11/2017 05:38

So, the problem with waking up at 5am is that you might decide to do an HPT with FMU in the hope of seeing a nice, dark line and instead get a barely-there squinter. I know HPTs are not an accurate measure of pregnancy viability, but oh dear.

Polly99 · 28/11/2017 06:05

And my temp is headed downwards.
So predictable.

Cleozeta · 28/11/2017 10:46

Oh no polly, hope all ok

LuckyHappyMummy123 · 28/11/2017 13:27

Fingers crossed for you Polly x

littlemimosa · 28/11/2017 18:06

Oh Polly, I hope you're ok. Thinking of you x

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