Well, gals. I can't believe I am typing this post. I got a BFP this morning on a clearblue digital! I am 12 or 13DPO and have just felt different this TWW, and LO has been crazy clingy/emotional. I was awake in bed for about two hours debating with myself about whether or not i would test this morning. AF was due tomorrow and I have never ever tested early. But, with the long weekend, I just decided I may as well. If it was negative, I wouldn't be too sad because it could be too early, and if it was positive, well, I'd be excited to know sooner!
So, I peed in a cup and dipped my test with LO with me. It went fast and the "pregnant" result popped up in the window. I nearly fell over with the shock! I dropped to my knees, sobbing and hugging LO, who probably thinks I am crazy. I just prayed thanks to God as I sobbed and then took a picture of the test and have been carrying it around with me.
I told DH by having LO take the test over to him when he came downstairs. He was also shocked and overjoyed. He asked if I was sure, and I just kept showing him the test and explaining that you can't get a false positive. Of course, the same question lingers for me and I'm sure I'll retest later today or tomorrow. Haha. I wish I'd kept that cup of pee!
We are all now cautiously excited. We started TTC #2 a year ago. This far into the game, we know that we're really early in this pregnancy and that things can go wrong. But I am hanging on to Philippians 4:6-7 "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Anyway. For now, I am holding on to the fact that I am pregnant today and I am praying that I remain so. I will feel better with each passing day.
Sorry for the novel. Thanks to all of you for your support. This board has been a lifeline. I'll linger here for a while and then, assuming all goes well, join a bunch of you on pregnant after 35!
Let's see lots more 2016 BFPs soon!
Re: A Very Happy New Year! (BFP and living child mentioned)
omg, I knew it, I knew it, I knew it! Ever since you mentioned nausea I've been wanting you to pee on a stick! Come join us on Pregnant After 35! Who's next?????
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)
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
DS 4/2009
m/c 11/12/2010 ~ 7 wks
m/c 7/4/2012 ~ 6 wks
DD 12/2013
mmc Baby Girl 7/12/2015 ~ 14 weeks
Twin girls! 8/26/2017
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!
Here's to a h&h9 mo! Xoxoxo
@createillumination and @carrieandroy-- I love that you both thought this was happening before even I did! The crazy thing is, I had a dream this week about giving birth...so maybe I did know.
It would be great to be due date buddies, @createillumination ! Hoping and praying for stickiness all around!
Also hoping I can wind down and sleep tonight! I feel so nervous and excited.
(The reason I tested before my beta was because my daughter was being a major cling-on. Two weeks later, it's just starting to get a LITTLE better).
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
I've already been stalking the pregnant after 35 board and am glad to see you all livening it up! Gonna give myself another day or two and then I'll come on over.
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)
Woo hoo! Congratulations! So happy you got the belated birthday present you hoped for. Although what's that I see....a tumbleweed rolling through this board?!
Wait up, guys!
Married 5/30/15
TTC #1 June 2015
BFP #1 9/28/15, EDD 6/10/16. DS born 5/23/16!
TTC #2 May 2017
BFP #2 m/c 11/18/17 5w5d
BFP #3 12/17/17 EDD 8/25/18. It's a boy!
Husband: 40
TTC#1 since 9/2014
Unexplained Infertility - Trying naturally
I'll definitely continue to lurk around here. You all are near and dear to my heart and I'm continuing to hope and pray that you all get your BFPs soon!
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