Over 40 ttc - winter baby dust for me!

[Orchid222]

Here's our new thread ladies.

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)

@Russkispy sounds promising - fingers crossed for this cycle! 😊🤞🏼 The hypnosis sounds very interesting - is it online or did you buy a cd (does anyone buy cds anymore?! 😋)

@Presh12345 sending positive thoughts and that Greek God can weave some baby magic 😊 ❤️ xx

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5

Not sure I’ve done this right!

I don’t know if I should go on the list. It’s early days so no guarantees though.

I don’t quite know how to write my list every yet but this is my info if it’s the right stuff to add.. if anyone can translate it! No worries if not.

I’m 40. Started ttc this month. 0 kids. One frozen egg from egg freezing last year.

Still coming up as no ovulation this month. AF is due in 10 days so guessing I’ve missed it if it did happen.

What time of day do you guys use the cb ovulation strips? I’ve read conflicting things about not using the first thing. Was wondering about doing them at work at lunchtime

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle 1

@KateyA think that's right - I hope! x

Actually, is an egg a frosty or is that a fertilised embryo? 🤔 I've confused myself! Sorry it's on ice so it's frosty for me.

Can't help with the sticks I'm afraid @KateyA as I gave up with them - I never seemed to ovulate according to them but temperature (and pregnancy) indicated otherwise!

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle
Karigan195 41 1DS 1mc April 2018. Pregnant 5+4 today 3.1,19

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle
Karigan195 41 1DS 1mc April 2018. Pregnant 5+4 today 3.1,19
Littlemimosa age 42, 2DC 5&7, ttc too long!

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle
Karigan195 41 1DS 1mc April 2018. Pregnant 5+4 today 3.1,19
Littlemimosa age 42, 2DC 5&7, ttc too long!
Cleozeta, 41, 2dc, ttc #3 for nearly 2 years. 1 mmc at 10 wks, 1 cp

@KateyA you pee on the ov strips/sticks in the afternoon.. if memory serves between 3-5 that sort of time.. I don't use but did. Xx

Katey, I'm not sure about your specific strips but it does also depend on each individual person. I use the clear blue fertility monitor which specifies fmu, but I also use cheapo sticks which say not fmu. I find smu works best for me as by afternoon my wee is too diluted to get an accurate reading, even if I hold.

Hi there, can I join you? I'm 41 and we have a 4-month-old little boy. Yes, we must be mad to be trying again already, but it is purely because of our age. We would like a sibling for our son, but we're happy just to let nature take its course or not, as the case might be, so we won't be seeing a doctor/seeking medical treatment if it doesn't happen. This is our first month TTC and I believe that I'm 8DPO (not using OPKs at present).

Good luck to everyone!

Welcome Zoe. I hope it happens quickly for you

Just back from seeing the doc. Did another internal. All looks normal. Looks like I've just ovulated. If I'm not pregnant this month, go back 1st day of period. He asked if I wanted to do another IUI or move to ivf. I have opted for 1 and possibly 2 more IUI. By the time the last one comes along, husband and I will have been on all vitamins etc for 3 months, giving maximum chance.....well that's my thinking. I think really I'm just scared about ivf, although he did say I've done 9 out of 10 steps already and the only thing I haven't done is egg collection. sigh

Right ladies I’m properly confused! Was convinced AF on way today! Had mild cramping last night, sore back and CM that was light brown. CM turned pink this morning so In my head I’m like yup AF on way. However now nothing 🤷‍♀️ Have never had this before or maybe I just have never paid that much attention to it. It can’t be implantation bleed at 13 dpos. Now on cycle day 31 which has completely messed up ivf dates for Feb 😪 so frustrated everything has to be delayed by a month now.

Thanks, @Cleozeta

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle
Karigan195 41 1DS 1mc April 2018. Pregnant 5+4 today 3.1,19
Littlemimosa age 42, 2DC 5&7, ttc too long!
Cleozeta, 41, 2dc, ttc #3 for nearly 2 years. 1 mmc at 10 wks, 1 cp
Onemorego2019 - age 40, DS 15, DD 10 & DS 3 ttc#4 Dec 2018

Not sure if you guys want to add me to the list or not, but I still lurk on the thread and love keeping up with how you're all getting on so I'll put my info down and you guys can decide whether to add me or not!

Crittertamer: Turned 41 last week! No DC, currently (as of 3.1.19) 15+5 pregnant with twins following second IVF cycle.

@CritterTamer please stay on the list you can keep me saine through my IVF then 🤣🤣🤣

@CritterTamer I meant to ask did you have 1 or 2 put back in? We have gone for 2 if we ever get that far 😬

@karryk , it's on podcast - Absolute Mind - Hypnosis for Fertility. I've also downloaded Female Fertility app with lots of things to listen too but haven't used it yet.

I realized I didn't add myself to the list :)

hmmm123: 41 (42 in spring!) 1 dc ttc #2 6 months ish
Rose68: 43, 2 DS 9 and 6, 1mmc, ttc #3
chatbash72: 46, 2ds 21,19,17,8,5
2 mmc(9wks,6wks) 2cp ttc 2.5 yrs
Russkispy: 42 (43 this April). 1 DD. TTC#2. 1mmc. 2 failed IUIs, 1 failed IVF, no frosties
Minime2017: 41 ttc#1, 1cp, 1mc, ttc 2.5 yrs
Karryk: 41, 1cp, 2mmc (5.5wks, 8wks), 1dd (17 mths old), ttc#2, 1mc (6.5wks)
Realitysucks:40 (41 in 17 days) ttc#2, 1mc (5.5wks), 1DS (16), TTC cycle 5
KateyA: 40, ttc#1 (1 frosty), cycle
Karigan195 41 1DS 1mc April 2018. Pregnant 5+4 today 3.1,19
Littlemimosa age 42, 2DC 5&7, ttc too long!
Cleozeta, 41, 2dc, ttc #3 for nearly 2 years. 1 mmc at 10 wks, 1 cp
Onemorego2019 - age 40, DS 15, DD 10 & DS 3 ttc#4 Dec 2018
ZoeRoma, 41, 1st month TTC#2, DS aged 4 months

@karryk thank you for my translation!

@Crittertamer- wow twins that’s so lovely congratulations

Still no ovulation... I’m so impatient I think I’m going to drive myself and you lot bonkers! Tell this me is a ttc newbie thing and I’ll simmer down soon! :-z

@Presh12345

I’ve done egg collection but not the other parts of IVF.

It’s really not bad at all. I sadly didn’t respond well to the stimulation drugs and didn’t produce many eggs but the practicalties of the injections then the actual collection were totally fine. I took two days off work after but that wasn’t needed physically. Maybe a little more emotionally for me as I had a poor outcome (just one egg frozen). But then it only takes one egg and the doctor told me about positive outcomes even with just one egg.

So good luck if you do go that route it’s nothing to fear xxx