TTC 35+ Thread 5 Cougar and Silver Fox Club

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@Highlandmama thanks not too hopeful as my previous pregnancy symptoms with ds were lack of symptoms really- no sore boobs, no pms just felt calm and normal. Soon as I feel pms symptoms always feel like I’m out 😞

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It’s good you are temping to see actual day of ovulation. I wouldn’t have the patience although pretty sure I can tell from how I feel each month and ovulation tests have always been pos on Cd13.

@Loladoodle yes we know our own bodies and cycles well by now I suppose. Even if you are out this month, christmas/new year is a great time for TTC. I have a friend who took quite a while to get pregnant with both boys but each time it was Christmas holidays. Probably lower stress levels and more time to BD!

My first symptoms were a really severe aversion to eggs and sore boobs in both pregnancies...could save on pregnancy tests by just making scrambled eggs on CD28 and seeing how I feel maybe!! 😂

Haha I know @Highlandmama perhaps some Christmas drinkies added to the success also 🍷 🎄

Would sore boobs be a usual pre af symptom for you? Or only when you have been pregnant? I always get sore boobs pre af that’s why I get annoyed every time I feel them getting tender as feel it’s not a good sign

@Loladoodle probably Christmas drinkies a good part of it too!! not usually an AF symptom for me. If so only very slightly. Not like pregnancy which was really painful. Everyone is different I suppose!

Hi all,
Hope you're all doing well.
AF definitely on way for me. 😭
Had cramps nearly the whole time last cycle from ovulation to AF.
This month, no cramps at all. Wonder if it's the red raspberry leaf working though.

One of those days I feel like screaming and crying because it feels like it's never going to happen. Even though my body seems to run like clockwork. Why can't it just do what it's supposed to do?

I'm moving house soon with partner. This house I swear is cursed, as it's where I used to live with my shitty ex. Maybe a move will bring me fresh luck 😞

@selina37 it’s the worst part of the cycle i know- so hard to stay positive when close to af! I’m 11dpo and bfn, pms in full swing and feeling horrible and bloated. Hoping your house move is positive for you and a good distraction 🤞 For new beginnings 🙏

Thank you @Loladoodle haven't been this negative about AF for a while, been feeling really positive lately.

Sorry you've had a bfn, still hope though if you're only 11dpo?

'New beginnings'! That certainly sounds good! 🤞🏻

@selina37 I’m not very hopeful as I have terrible pms symptoms but hey ho! Will have to get on with it. Feeling pretty awful this week just want af here and over with tbh.

So many ups and downs in this process, we will be ok and will pick ourselves up again 💪 it will happen when the time is right

I hope you're right @Loladoodle It will happen at the right time!
As soon as I know it's coming, I wish AF would just hurry up so I can move on.

@selina37 I know I’m exactly the same. When is af due? I am due on Saturday and just wish it to be over with now. I’ve had shocking bloating, gas and acid reflux- literally woke me this morning as was so bad I almost vomited. Still bfn so not pregnancy related but certainly playing cruel tricks on me this month 😔

Here's to those new beginnings @selina37

Really sorry about the bfns and pms. It always feels better when AF actually arrives because it's a new start. I do wonder how we ended up with this way of getting pregnant (or not) You don't see other animals getting out the Always and chocolate each month.

@Sleeeeeepy 🤣 true! And the wine 🍷

@Sleeeeeepy I know, how do animals come in season, one bonk and they get a whole litter? 🤣

AF due tomorrow, or Friday. I did what I sometimes do though this month - Mark it as m starting on my app only for it to be nothing, then it will arrive in a couple of days 🙄

@selina37 I’m due Friday or Saturday (probably Saturday) not feeling good 💩 pms is the worst 🤪😩🥺 will be glad to get to the weekend!

After my horribly long cycle I’m fairly sure that’s af here. 😢. Hoping for a xmas surprise now!

@LT103 sorry to hear 😢 I’m the same it’s starting this morning will be full flow tomorrow 😞 I knew anyway so no big shock! Onwards and upwards for our Christmas bfps!! I’m going to throw everything at it this month (cycle 9) 💪

@Loladoodle @LT103 I feel you... af starting here too.

Christmas BFPs however sounds awesome... we can do this!

@selina37 that’s it girl! Positive mental attitude! Much prefer PMA to PMS anyway 😅

Think I'm out this month. Im on CD22 today and started spotting yesterday. More than just a wipe, heavy at times.

Hope everyone is OK and we have a BFP this month from one of our ladies x

Hi @CurlyNo2 sorry to hear you are out! Was wondering how you were getting on! Is that’s short cycle for you? Also hoping at least someone has a BFP this month. I’m trying to pretend like I’m cool with it not happening this month...then obsessively googling implantation symptoms (will I ever learn!)

Hope everyone else is ok? Started some online shopping today during nap time and so relieved that at least a couple of presents are en route! Need to get organised for Christmas!! 🎅 🌲 🎁

@Highlandmama same here. I’m about halfway through my shopping now after yesterday and today so feel like I’m getting somewhere!! Definitely a relief!!

Cd2 here....I find these first 2 weeks of a cycle even worse than the 2ww. It’s just such a waiting game!!

Hey all. Hope you are all cracking on with the Christmas shopping, nice distraction from ttc😊🎅
Af due 22nd
Lots of positive vibes to you all 😊

Sorry the witch got you @CurlyNo2 @LT103 and @Loladoodle Fingers crossed xmas brings some baby dust!

I had a dream that I was pregnant and not that happy about it so I think my subconscious is joining in with the "sod it and have an extension instead" school of thought 😂

Thanks @Sleeeeeepy Cd2 here and despite a horrible painful couple of days I have been feeling pretty positive. I am a firm believer in when the time is right it will happen. You do know soon as you start your extension you will end up pregnant 🤣 that’s how life works Sod’s law! 🤣

Hi @Happyhappy37 hope you are doing good? Sending 🙏 for your bfp! Hope the witch stays away. Christmas shopping is well underway here most big things are sorted just some bits and bobs to go! Wish we knew if we can have family over though as can’t think about how much or what food we will need to order until we know- it’s strange!