TTC after 35
thistle8677
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UPDATE: I'm kind of hesitant to post...(BFP mentioned)
thistle8677
member
hello ladies...well, so after 22months since we started TTC (3 losses), followed by 14 cycles of not being able to conceive, it appears I'm pregnant!
I've had a couple of wonky cycles recently...I'm guessing the stress of my man's illness and the AIP diet we've been on may have put my O date off; so I'm not totally sure if I'm 17dpo or only 7dpo, but I got a faint BFP last night and another faint one this morning.
I still have a lot of fear around miscarrying, so I'm gonna hang here for awhile and wait and see.
Xoxo
*****UPDATE*****
So I did a third test last night and BFN
Still waiting for AF to arrive. Looks like it's a chemical pg. I'm sad, but I'll be okay. The upside is we conceived on our own, and I'm on my fiancé's insurance now and we have fertility coverage. I'm waiting for my insurance card to arrive in the mail and we will make an appt for an RE.
Thank you so much for all of your love and support. It means so much to read your comments xoxox
I've had a couple of wonky cycles recently...I'm guessing the stress of my man's illness and the AIP diet we've been on may have put my O date off; so I'm not totally sure if I'm 17dpo or only 7dpo, but I got a faint BFP last night and another faint one this morning.
I still have a lot of fear around miscarrying, so I'm gonna hang here for awhile and wait and see.
Xoxo
*****UPDATE*****
So I did a third test last night and BFN
Still waiting for AF to arrive. Looks like it's a chemical pg. I'm sad, but I'll be okay. The upside is we conceived on our own, and I'm on my fiancé's insurance now and we have fertility coverage. I'm waiting for my insurance card to arrive in the mail and we will make an appt for an RE.
Thank you so much for all of your love and support. It means so much to read your comments xoxox
Re: UPDATE: I'm kind of hesitant to post...(BFP mentioned)
Me: 37
DH: 36
Married: 08-25-07
DS: 11-20-09
Name change alert: Formerly Lisswastaken
Oh @thistle8677 congratulations! Wonderful wonderful news i am so happy for you and I have all my FX for a sticky bean and a H&H 9 months for you. I can't wait for you to join us on pg after 35.
THIIIIIIISSSSSSTLE! Yahoo! This is such amazing and awesome news! I understand your hesitancy, but I am hoping and praying with everything in me that this is the one! I'll definitely be keeping track over here and hoping to see you over on PG>35 soon.
Seriously. So excited for you guys. Have you told your fiancé? How did he react?!
OMG!! @thistle8677! This made my day!! I'm so happy for you!!!
Woohoo! You made it public! Well...Bump public, anyway. I'm sure you'll test again (I know you
BFP 2/19/15 • MMC found at 9 wks • D&E at 11 wks (age 36)
BFP 8/29/15 • CP (age 37)
TTC#2 since May 2017
BFP 10/18/17 • MMC found at 8 wks • Misoprostal at 10.5 wks (age 39)
BFP 2/16/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 4/13/18 • CP (age 39)
BFP 5/07/18 • MMC found at 10.5 wks • D&E at 11.5 wks • Testing showed it was a girl with Trisomy 22. (age 39/40)
9/5/18 Diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve (4-5 follicles, one ovary had none and was very atrophied)
RE says the low egg count is likely causing my recurrent pregnancy loss. Less eggs results in more aneuploidy.
BFP 9/24/18 • CP (age 40)
Congrats, @thistle8677!!! I will keep everything crossed that you have the stickiest bean and an H&H 9 months!
Yay!!!! This is great news
OMG Yay!
Husband: 40
TTC#1 since 9/2014
Unexplained Infertility - Trying naturally
I am going to test again tonight to make sure the lines are getting darker. I'm defineltly nervous to see how it goes. I wanted to announce this so I'm not going through it alone if things don't work out.
It means the world to me having all your support! Thank you! Totally puts a smile on my face!
TTC#1 since November 2015
9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017
TTC #2 since July 2018
May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
Me(38)PCOS/Hypothyroid DH(43)Low T/ED
MMC at 10 weeks 03/2011 DD born 01/2012 TTC #2 since 04/2014
BFP 8/26/2016
You are all amazing xo
I am a little sad, but I'm relieved there's hope for the future. That's been the hardest part I think. I've suffered several losses and I've been needing a specialist and couldn't afford to go without insurance, and now that door is finally open!
Xoxox
I am so glad that, even in the midst of the sadness, you can see some good. I'm so glad you are on your fiancé's insurance now and that further investigations into what is going on will be covered.
Take good care. Thinking of you and rooting for you as you continue on this journey.
Me: 37
DH: 36
Married: 08-25-07
DS: 11-20-09
Name change alert: Formerly Lisswastaken
I'm sorry to hear this latest update. You know we're all rooting for you! Good to know though that you're feeling optimistic about the near future and have a plan for moving forward if this cycle is not it. I went to Oregon Reproductive Medicine. Feel free to reach out/pm if you're thinking about there and have any questions.
I am interested in hearing about your experience for sure, thank you @BernieRae
I will pm you.
TTC#1 since November 2015
9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017
TTC #2 since July 2018
May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
Husband: 40
TTC#1 since 9/2014
Unexplained Infertility - Trying naturally
@thistle8677 I'm so sorry to see your update, that feeling pure joy/excitement and then, just like that, taken away is the worst. I had a similar experience and remember feeling mad at myself for getting so excited, and also isolating, which is not healthy. Feel your feelings, write it out, cry it out, treat yourself to something, and so glad you're reaching out on here. Your positive attitude is right on. It takes what it takes, T&P for you, xo
I'm so sorry to hear about your update. I can see all the positives - such as you got pregnant, you have better insurance, etc. - but I still feel sad. I can't wait for you to join us on the other side. Fingers crossed you get some good answers at the RE. Seeing an RE definitely helped me along the right path after a couple of losses. Sending you lots of love!
NTNP since 11/12, actively trying since 8/14
11/15: Letrozole, Ovidrel, TI = BFP!!!
Beta #1(14dpo)=349, Beta #2(18dpo)=2,805
12/17/15: Got to see the heartbeat (105bpm)!
1/25/16: NT scan = normal (HB=163bpm)
EDD: 8/10/16
8/8/16: Baby boy born @ 12:25am, 8lbs, 20.5 inches
5/18/17: BFP!!! (11dpo)
Beta #1(12dpo)=176.4, Beta #2(15dpo)=607.1
There's no sign of AF. I do have a pounding headache, sore and very full bbs, and I'm nauseated.
***edited for sensitivity****
I have this weird feeling I'm not out.
Me: 37
DH: 36
Married: 08-25-07
DS: 11-20-09
Name change alert: Formerly Lisswastaken
Oh that's a good sign - super hopeful for you @thistle8677 FX!!
7 IUIs, 7 BFNs.
2 IVF attempts, both cancelled and converted to IUI, both BFNs.
Decided that my tired old ovaries are ready to retire.
Next step- reciprocal IVF, using my wife's eggs, my uterus!
fresh 5 day transfer (2 embryos) 4/17/17- BFP!
Identical twins "due" 1/2/17 (but anticipated arrival sometime December)