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Over 40 ttc - winter baby dust for me!

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Orchid222 · 23/11/2018 22:09

Here's our new thread ladies.

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Orchid222 · 13/12/2018 11:15

They do come in tablets but they're not as strong and obviously are not 'custom' made based on your cycle, situation etc

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CritterTamer · 13/12/2018 13:49

Thank you all for your lovely messages - I'm glad you all enjoyed the photos (sorry they were such poor quality - taking photos of the small pictures on that shiny wavy paper the scanning machine spits out was surprisingly hard lol)

Yes we are over the moon, and feeling a little bit less anxious post 12 week mark so actually starting to enjoy it now - though it also helps that the ohss has finally cleared up and the MS is beginning to ease so I'm starting to feel like human being again for the first time in about 10 weeks!

My only real problem at the moment is work - the CEO has been an absolute dick since I notified them just over 2 weeks ago. He ignores me completely - doesn't even look at me let alone speak to me, even when He comes to talk to the person sitting next to me or opposite me. That was bad enough, but over the past couple of weeks hes also now trying to find things to blame me for and trying to pick at everything I do (through other people because he won't actually speak to me) even though I've done absolutely nothing wrong and all 3 of the issues that he's so far trying to pin on me have actually been caused by him. It's causing me a lot of stress and lost sleep and of course then I worry if all that will affect the pregnancy so I stress and worry even more. I really hate it and dread going in every morning but obviously I can't leave now so it's a very unpleasant situation.

Sorry for the moan - it is nice to have somewhere to get it off your chest though. DH tries to understand (and he works there too and knows exactly how much of a prick the CEO is) and does agree that I'm being treated massively unfairly, but he also thinks im overreacting because I'm hormonal - so patronising lol.

Anyway, thanks for reading and good luck to all you IVF ladies - I'm so excited to see how it all goes for you guys now that I'm not in the thick of it anymore!

Coffeist · 13/12/2018 13:50

Hi ladies
I'll join you, at least reading in the background...
I'm TTC#1, and just over the 4-0 Shock 2 miscarriages earlier this year (6 weeks and 11 weeks - the latter's DD would have been next week). TTC to those happened pretty easily (cycle1) but nothing since last MC end of May.
Keen to hear and read all success stories!

karryk · 13/12/2018 14:52

Oh no @CritterTamer that's not what you need...I'm aiming a virtual kick at his man-bits 😐 I hope you can minimise contact with him....focus on the little bubbies inside ❤️

I had my scan today...90% of the pregnancy is gone so it looks like I'm okay for not needing an intervention, fingers crossed. Back to trying again next month...here's to success in 2019.

On a brighter note, I had an amazing reiki session this morning. I fell asleep a few times...was so relaxed and left feeling just a bit lighter than before. I'm definitely going back ✨

Welcome @Coffeist lots of positive stories on here for you. I had dd1 just after my 40th birthday after two mmc and a cp. Have just had another mc in trying for no2 but feeling hopeful. Smile xx

CritterTamer · 13/12/2018 15:02

Thanks @Karryk - I struggle on a daily basis not to aim actual kicks at his man bits! Glad to hear you enjoyed your Reiki session - never had it personally but used to have it done on my horses now and again years ago and they always seemed to love it! Fingers crossed for you that you won't need any medical intervention and you can be back to TTC soon 🤞
Welcome to the group @Coffeist

Cleozeta · 13/12/2018 17:03

Critter - trust me you won't give the slightest bit of shit once those babies come, and that dick will be a distant memory. Try and let it go over your head for now and look to that pretty amazing light at the end of the tunnel.

Karry - rekei sounds amazing. Might have to try that at some point! Pleased to hear you are feeling more positive looking forward. You are right - 2019 will be our year Smile

Welcome coffeist

Russkispy · 13/12/2018 17:26

@Orchid222 how did you scan go today?
Had a reflexology session this morning and fell asleep as ever. Might squeeze one more session before Christmas Smile

littlemimosa · 13/12/2018 18:56

Orchid - how are things?

Karry - glad you’re ok and feeling positive despite your loss.

Critter - your boss sounds a total tosser. Just do your best to ignore ignore ignore. Those babies and your health is much more important than some jumped up little upstart.

Rose - ‘poor you’ missing out on the scrumptious tea lol. Just polished off my second cup of the day too. Mmmmmm.

Welcome Coffeeist! You are in the right place.... pull up a chair and get comfortable.

littlemimosa · 13/12/2018 19:00

Rose - that’s really interesting about a bmi of 21. I just calculated I’d have to go up from 8 stone to 8 stone 9 to achieve that. Easier said than done.....

Russkispy · 13/12/2018 19:04

I've just calculated my BMI and it's says I'm a healthy weight. Mine is 24.7. Guess for my height, I'm ok. I'm 5"8.

BooseysMom · 13/12/2018 19:17

@Karryk..I’m sorry to hear your news ..hope you're being kind to yourself x

@littlemimosa..interesting about bmi and fertility. I've always been about 23 and am now 25.5 which is officially overweight for my height. I'm only 5 ft 1.

@CritterTamer..amazing photos! Thanks for posting. So exciting!

@letsdothis43..how bizarre as I was just wondering how you are and then scrolling down the page I see your name! Sounds like you've been busy. Great to have you back! I'm ok thanks. Just hanging around in the background and trying to keep up with everyone's news. Good luck with your ivf plans x

whyhaveidonethis · 13/12/2018 20:39

Hi all, I'm currently on CD11 and still bleeding, although first 4 days were just spotting and so have last few been. I'm so fed up. Had my fertility blood tests taken yesterday so will hopefully hear back about them next week. I have no idea what is going on with my cycle. Fertility Friend is driving me mad as its not registering my period. Can anyone help?

Over 40 ttc - winter baby dust for me!
Cleozeta · 13/12/2018 21:16

Whyhaveidonethis - that's an interesting chart, ff still thinks you have ovulated and has got it'self confused so it's ignoring your period. Have you tried putting in another AF for today as cd1? Then you could just copy the data over from your real cd1 up to now if it restarts a cycle?
Btw - am impressed that you are still getting jiggy with it through all this!
Fingers crossed you'll be starting a fresh normal cycle now.
What tests did you do yesterday?

whyhaveidonethis · 13/12/2018 21:24

@cleozeta how do I do the restarting a chart? It is only my first month using it and I'm totally struggling!!

We have high sex drives!! Blush

I have oestrogen levels, FSH, LH and B12 plus 8 others such as a full blood count, liver function, TFT, Iron, bone profile HpA1C etc

Cleozeta · 13/12/2018 22:15

If you put in a period for today it should start a new cycle as cd1, then you can copy over the data. It usually does it automatically when you put in a period day.

Good luck with your test results

Orchid222 · 13/12/2018 23:17

Critter- your CEO is a complete prick! Agree with others, ignore! You don't need the stress right now.
As for me, I did not sleep last night worrying about my scan (I know it's really bad and I tried to calm down and not think about it but couldn't...) anyway it went Ok ish. The follies were still not all there but the clinic thought they would be by sat although of course we won't know anything until EC is done. I did my trigger shot tonight and I am officially finished with the injections yay?! Now just hoping sat goes ok.
Snowie- good luck tomorrow! I gave everything crossed for you.

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Orchid222 · 13/12/2018 23:17

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CritterTamer · 14/12/2018 09:35

@Orchid222 and @Snowie3 - good luck for these next few days - this is the exciting part before the miserable 2ww! I have everything crossed for both of you to get lots of juicy good quality eggies 😁

AFM I've taken the day off sick today - after spending most of last night in tears and lying awake stressing since 2am this morning, followed by a lovely episode of morning sickness and fainting spells at 6am I decided I just couldn't face the shitstorm today. Hoping a 3 day weekend and lots of rest will make things seem a little better by Monday... You're all so right though - he is a jumped up little upstart with some kind of superiority complex and not an empathetic bone in his body, and nothing he says or does matters in the scheme of things. I couldn't care less about that company and The only reason I'm still there at all is because I'm tied into a training agreement that means I will need to pay them back £3300 if I resign before next November so I've decided to just try to stop worrying about it (easier said than done!) and put myself and my babies first 😊 knowing me I will be back in tears by Monday night after going back there though lol.

Have a lovely Friday everyone xxx

Orchid222 · 14/12/2018 11:07

Thanks Critter!

That's the right attitude! Considering twins arrive early you only have less than 28 weeks left and you'll be on mat leave. After that you don't have to ever see him again.

Snowie I hope everything went well this morning.

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CritterTamer · 14/12/2018 11:59

Can I hand my notice in on mat leave after November and will that still count as the time I needed to work to complete the training agreement? (if that makes sense to anyone other than me)

CritterTamer · 14/12/2018 12:02

Also the agreement only says I have to pay them back if I resign - maybe I'll get lucky and he'll just sack me 😂

Cleozeta · 14/12/2018 12:11

Critter - with any luck you'll be made redundant. I was when pregnant with my 2nd! They did me a favour.

So....... what is an average non medicated follicle count for each overy at our age? How many did you all have?

CritterTamer · 14/12/2018 12:30

@Cleozeta - mine was usually 12-13. The AFC doesn't normally increase on a medicated cycle but the number of follicles that grow and mature will (rather than the one you'd get on a natural cycle) on my first IVF cycle only 8 of my 12 stimulated, second cycle 12 of 13 stimulated. Not sure what the average AFC for our age group is but my clinic said anything over 10 is great.

CritterTamer · 14/12/2018 12:32

Sorry should have said that's is total AFC not per ovary - I think that varies hugely from woman to woman. I only ever had 4 on the right but always 8/9 on the left.

Presh12345 · 14/12/2018 16:43

9dpiui and my boobs are KILLING me. Boobs, nips, the whole damn lot. Can't even bear a hug from my husband as they'll get squished.