The Over 40 Crowd

dancola · Post by **dancola** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:45 pm

I'm well - thanks. Feeling pretty exhausted after our trip to China - very intensive but very worthwhile. I'm just waiting for AF then all being well will do a natural FET end Nov. All depends on when AF arrives - if more than a week late that puts any test date into late Dec when I'm supposed to be flying to Italy and we made the decision that we didn't want me flying this time whilst on the 2WW (like we did last time). Whilst the clinic say it's fine, and I know lots of people do fly, my acu guy is strongly against it and I just don't want to do anything that I might later think caused another -ve. So if AF comes late (the jet lag has shot my BBTs to pieces so no idea when or if I ovulated) then I'll postpone until January. Unfortunately I may be an egg-producing machine but the buggers just don't seem to want to stick!

Anyway - hope Kiev goes well for you and DH!

Nicola

CarolineP · Post by **CarolineP** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:29 pm

Well ladies

I had my last midwife visit today and she surprised me by telling me that she has changed her rota to ensure that she is with me for my delivery - I was so touched that I desolved into floods of tears.

We (DH) has completed all the decorating needed to welcome our new arrival. We have taken delivery/bought all that we feel necessary for the 1st few weeks - nursery furniture will be delivered and assembled week after baby comes home.

I have resisted buying a rocking chair as the house is full of comfortable furniture and I could not justify buying more, both in terms of cost and space available.

I have slowed down considerably and it takes ages to get out of bed, washed and dressed each morning - but I am making the most of this quiet time as I know things will change VERY soon.

Having said that, next week is fully booked with lunches, hair cut and colour, waxing, pedicure, breast feeding bra fitting, Xmas card writing, shopping and pre op appointment at hosiptal for form filling and final checks - where did I have time to work!

Thanks once again for letting me post here.

CarolineP

amfy · Post by **amfy** » Thu Nov 17, 2005 8:09 pm

Randolphrandolph! I am so sorry if I sounded insensitive. I do thank my lucky stars every day and I know how fortunate I am to have got this far.

I'm back at work now and it is feeling better to be honest. It not only makes the time pass more quickly, it helps me to picture my life if this doesn't work as being OK. When I was at home, I just cried every time I thought it might not work and was getting very depressed. Work kind of reminds me that life goes on.

The only thing is, that the more I try to take it easy, the more frantic and chaotic work gets! Its the kind of job you have very little control over. It's really hard to remember not to run around when we're busy, and not to get involved with our difficult customers.

randa2006 · Post by **randa2006** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 3:09 am

Amfy, oh my goodness, you didn't offend me nor did you sound the least bit insensitive. Sorry to give that impression. We're totally cool!

AMck · Post by **AMck** » Fri Nov 18, 2005 10:57 am

Hi girls, happy Friday

Jen hope you are OK and ER went well.

Look after yourself and let DH do all the pampering!

Caroline sounds like you've got a fab week planned ,,,enjoy!

Nicola doing a AF jig for you to help her on her way

Big J , good luck in Kiev, hope you've got your thermals!

Lara, thinking of you

Randa, hope you are have a fab time in Cuba, when do you get back?

Take care all

bye for now

Anna

Jeni Babes · Post by **Jeni Babes** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:49 am

Hi wise womb-en

Good luck packing and orginasing today Big J-. Hope all goes well on your 10 day tmt in Kiev. have lots of loving and laughs....and enjoy your honeymoon.

caroline P- good luck with the c section and enjoy your pampering this week

amfy-how's the weekend going hope your resting up!

A big hug and a hi to everyone else!!!!

just a quick up date. Thank you all for the support. I still feel nauseus after ec yesterday, either that or nerves!!! From the 5 follies i had, 2 were the correct size and both produced an egg. woo-hoo.!!! As you say jules quality not quantity.
As you all know the hard bit is waiting again for the next stage ...fertlization result. We phone in an hour for that....I have no nails left as it is. Keeping positive the best i can as we managed to get preg natuarally twice before so fingers crossed.

Loving hugs ladies
jen
xxxx

CarolineP - baby due Nov 28

Kat - Fresh/donor cycle, +ve Nov!!!

Nuala - fresh cycle, late Oct.
BigJ - TESE/donor egg cycle in Kiev, EC set for 23-24 Nov
Caroline - November FET postponed
Amfy - 2ww - test 25th November
Anna - stimming 16th Nov, 1st Scan 23rd Nov
JackieT - start downregging 2/11 for FET
Heather - FET November sometime
Randa - Natural BDing until Jan, then first full IVF cycle
Lara - chosen IVF+PGS
jen- 2 eggs awaiting fert. result.19th nov

AMck · Post by **AMck** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 10:02 am

Hi Jen, have posted to you on another site but no rules to say I can't say Hi here too!!

Fingers crossed for you this morning. Sending you a little fertilisation fairy.

PMA PMA PMA to you in buckets

Bye for now

Anna

Jeni Babes · Post by **Jeni Babes** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 11:00 am

Thanks Anna... the fairy and all the PMA has worked.....

Both eggs have feertilised and i will be having 2 little embies being put back in on Monday @ new time of 12.15.... woo Hooo...test date approx 5th dec.....fingers crossed....

Smita ( the wise) has informed me that after ET it's best not to be near a computer. I didn't know this!!! What i do want to know is how long for!??

Thanks have a good weekend ladies catch ya Sunday night

Love jen
xxxxxx

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 3:29 pm

Well well, I haven't been on here for a few days and look how busy it has been!
Hi to everyone, well done to Jen for your two lovely eggs - quality not quantity is definitely the way to go
I just read all the posts and now I can't remember what has been happening - sorry if I miss someone
Jules - good luck in Kiev - I will be thinking of you, if it hadn't have been for you I probably wouldn't be sitting here pg now, I really hope it works out for you
Randa - have a fab time in Cuba
Anna - QMH are still being lovely and helping me with medication & stuff, and I haven't actually been their paient for 18 months now.

Hi to everyone else too

I am doing fine, wory when I don't have any symptoms, worry when I do, but so, so happy to have got here. Haven't quite made it over to the other side of the board yet though...maybe after the scan..
Take care all
Lots of love
Katxx

CarolineP - baby due Nov 28
Kat - Fresh/donor cycle, +ve First scan 28th Nov
Nuala - fresh cycle, late Oct.
BigJ - TESE/donor egg cycle in Kiev, EC set for 23-24 Nov
Caroline - November FET postponed
Amfy - 2ww - test 25th November
Anna - stimming 16th Nov, 1st Scan 23rd Nov
JackieT - start downregging 2/11 for FET
Heather - FET November sometime
Randa - Natural BDing until Jan, then first full IVF cycle
Lara - chosen IVF+PGS
jen- 2 eggs fertilised, ET Monday 21st

taylorjools · Post by **taylorjools** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 4:53 pm

Hi girlies

just a quickie before I start packing

just got back from painting childrens' faces all day. My therapist had a aspecial day for her jids in therapy, it was very moving......

certainly put me in the mood for whatever comes...

Big kisses to all of you wherever you are in the rollercoaster....big fat kiss to you Kat for yout twinnies (

) I'll try and check in from Kiev and find out about your scan, and big hug to Jen for ET.....

sorry haven't left anyone out on purpose, just so much to dooooooooooooooooo thermals steaming dry on the radiator as we speak as it's brass monekys here in Germany too...

hugs

bigJ

DebraP · Post by **DebraP** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 6:01 pm

Jools....best of luck sweetie. Thinking and sending positive thoughts....you did it before, you can do it again.

hugs
Debra.

amfy · Post by **amfy** » Sat Nov 19, 2005 9:39 pm

Oh Jeni - Congrats on your embies! I'll be thinking of you on Monday, it's such a special time.

Kat - you'll be on the other side before you know it, but keep in touch like Caroline, we'll want to hear all your news.

I'm feeling better now that I'm back at work despite it being terrifyingly busy, it is really hard to stay slowed down.

I've had a nice day today as my step dad came to help the DP with some electrical stuff and I got to spend the day with my mum. She bought me a lovely present, 3 tiny crystal "guardian angels" in a little cream trunk. On the front it says

"These Angels are the Guardians of your Heart.
Give them your worries and your fears
So Peace and Joy can start.
Keep them always by your side
And know how much they care
For when you need Love and Hope
Your Angels will be there"

She rememebered that I said that feng shui says that when you want a baby you should group things in 3s (When you are single and seeking a partner you should group things in 2s). All of the photo in my house are in groups of 3, so is everything in the bathroom - toothbrushes, and little groups of various aerosols and roll ons! NOw I also have 3 guardian angels.

Jeni Babes · Post by **Jeni Babes** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:07 am

Amfy-
what a beautiful and special gift your Mum gave you. My heart just filled up when i ead the poem....I have now put evertthing in groups of three in my house. Many pics were already in that configuration but have moved stuff on my drssing table to have same grouping.

Jooles good luck sending you loads of love and BABY DUST..

A big hi to everyone else....

I am on my way for ET today so will catch ya all on Thursaday after some days rest. I am so excited to get this far but am so filled with trepidation.

doing relaxation and visualisation....

Loving hugs
jen
xxxx

AMck · Post by **AMck** » Mon Nov 21, 2005 9:54 pm

Hi Ladies, hope you all had a good weekend. Just thought I'd catch up on everyone's news.

Lovely to hear from you Kat.Hope you are well and taking care of yourself and your little precious cargo

Good luck for the 28th.

Amfy, not long now. Hope you are Ok....counting down the days.

Heather how are you? Are you having tmt at the mo?

Me, well I am stimming away not really sure how I feel. As everyone does I am analysing every twinge hoping something is going on!

Anyone got any ideas about dealing with a boss who can't keep her mouth shut? We have kept our tmt very private and haven't even told familiy or close friends.
I went for my cyst drain last Wed. I told my boss that I needed a couple of days off work as I had a girlie problem and was having a minor operation. I haven't had any time of work in 8yrs of working for her and I think she was very worried about me. BUT....I got back on Wed to a basket of flowers and a get well soon card signed by all the staff! To top it all one of the staff knows a friend of mine so word got round and I recieved loads of texts from worried friends!
I know she meant well but now my private business is all over the staff room and I have lied to friends too.

Now how shall I keep ER and ET quiet as I need some more time off work for that? Answers on a postcard please.

Sorry had a bit of a rant there

Thanks for listening

Take care all
Here's little angel to watch over us

Anna

randa2006 · Post by **randa2006** » Tue Nov 22, 2005 2:10 am

Hi All,
Just passing on a link to a well-written article in my clinic's monthly newsletter. Please forgive if you find it remedial. I need to hear and read this stuff over and over to retain it all.

http://www.integramed.com/inmdweb/conte ... ty-age.jsp

The Over 40 Crowd

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