Trying to conceive over 40 part 2

[October1979]

Here is a new thread for us girls

@Honey2 that's great test progression!

@Catconfusion if the clomid doesn't work I'll definitely be pushing for it to be looked into

Awww @Honey2 great progression. Looking good 💕

9dpo and I'm pretty sure we've not managed it. Again! After 19 months, I should be less surprised / bothered by iu.

Fingers crossed @kirinm you aren't out until AF arrives. Just got my peak today cd14. Fingers crossed for this month

@October1979 good luck xxx

Good luck @kirinm and @October1979 xx

How is everyone doing? I think I ovulated on Saturday as had positive opk and temp rise. However today had pink mixed in with cm when wiping. Anyone else experienced this after miscarriage? I miscarried on 5th August and no bleeding for last few weeks? Confused x

@October1979 did you have a proper period in sept, following the MC bleed in Aug? I had a period bleed around 25 days after the mc bleed and then ovulated normally after that. (I didn’t ovulated between the MC bleed and the Period bleed)

In FF app ovulation is only confirmed after a sustained (3 days) temp rise, so maybe see what tomorrow brings? Or could it be spotting caused by ovulation itself is that a thing???

I’m doing ok. Called the clinic this morning and they have booked me in for an early scan on 19th Oct. I’ll be 6+6 by ovulation dates. I’m 4+5 today and so far ok, no spotting, feel pretty nauseous and sore boobs. Early Progression with the FRER tests was pretty good. I’m going to take a CB weeks tomorrow and see what it says. Sometimes I feel quite positive about this one… other times, (like when I booked the scan today) I thought who am I kidding! Not sure how I am going to make the next 2 weeks!!

@Honey2 congratulations so happy for you 👏

@October1979 after my miscarriage in June I had a period approx 26 days later but then through the second month I had spotting and pink tinged cm for about a week which has never happened before or after. For myself I just assumed it was my bodies way of healing and resetting - don't know if this is the same for you but just thought I'd share in case it helps x

Thanks @Gemandi2 I am kind of thinking the same as you.**@Honey2* will keep an eye on things thanks for sharing both your experiences it definitely helps. I hope this is your turn @Honey2* try to stay positive. I know it's hard. I'd be the exact same xx

Definitely try and stay positive although it's so hard, the continual chemicals really wear you down. I got my 21 day mucus today which I always get when I'm not pregnant - my DH pointed out that I couldn't expect to be pregnant every month which made me laugh at least.

@Mattieandmummy your husband has made me laugh - we have to take the humour when it comes our way - altho we can hope every month no matter what but I agree it does wear you down

@October1979 could the pink cm be ovulation spotting? I’ve never had it before but I did the cycle I got pregnant. Got a positive opk and then some pink tinged cm with ovulation pain. I don’t think it’s common but it can sometimes happen.

Glad to hear everything is going on @Honey2 I’m still getting that who am I kidding feeling and I’m 14 weeks now. I don’t think it goes away after loss. There is every chance this is it for you. Sending you lots of luck for your scan. Xx

@Mattieandmummy I’m sorry to hear there’s signs it’s not your month. It’s good to keep a sense of humour. The chemicals really do knock you down. Hoping you get done good news soon. Xx

I've had ovulation spotting before and it has come shortly after ovulation rather than when I ovulated. It could be that? @October1979

I've got a very basic question to ask and I should know the answer by now AF due today and feeling very much like it'll come. Last month it arrived part way through the day. Would you count that as CD1 - as it wasn't just spotting. Or would you count the following 'full' day as CD1?

@kirinm if it’s proper bleeding I would count it as day 1 even if it’s the end of the day…

Thanks @kirinm they day o get any kind of bleeding I count as cd1.

Have miscalculated my AF date. Thought it was meant to arrive today so have been half excited it hasn't turned up. But I think it's actually tomorrow 🤦🏻‍♀️

Hello all, nice to see some BFPs. I have a call with the gynaecologist tomorrow. It’s the 9th cycle following miscarriage and no bfp. Anyone know what I should ask?

@birdbybird how did you get on with your call from the gynaecologist? Hope all went well xx

Thanks for asking @October1979.
She suggested a HSG or Hycosy in the next month or so, as well as a 21 day progesterone check and semen analysis for my husband.
Period due in 2 days and temperature is down and had a negative test. Will be onto Cycle #11 shortly.

@birdbybird glad it sounds like they are going to try some things for you both. I really hope it makes the difference xx

Hello ladies, sending love to everyone. Think that's me at 11 weeks today. Slowly starting to feel more human again 8-10 weeks were hellish with constant nausea, extreme tiredness and mood swings, but tiredness is lifting, nausea has bigger and bigger gaps where I feel genuinely good and human again and loads less emotionally volatile. Got a pregnancy yoga DVD too and my body is feeling lovely now I've mobilised bits of my back that have been really sore from old injuries. Everything from classes and exercise programme says not til second trimester but everything I did before pregnancy that helped my back was advised against (lots of abs stuff) and too sick to ride and I was getting desperate. Taking it gently though and not overdoing it. The fiancé has been magnificent doing the lions share of housework and cooking and walking me 'like a colicing horse'. It's lovely that we can laugh and joke again. I get my first scan in a couple of weeks. Nervous and excited.

@ponymum1980 that’s great news. Great to hear you’re feeling a bit better now. Good luck for the scan.

Love to everyone else! Xx

Just checking in to say my 15 week scan went well and I’m feeling lots of movements. I’m still feeling anxious and I wish it would just go away but I guess I can’t help how I feel. We’re going to have a gender scan in a couple of weeks. Mainly to break time up as it’s 6 weeks until the 20 week scan and I won’t see a midwife until 28 weeks! We’re so pleased baby looks healthy though and EPAU have now discharged us. Xx