hopeful

[eab29]

I placed a question yesterday stating that I had brownish discharge.  AF was supposd to start today andt didn't.  I still have the brown d/c.  How long does this occur?  How long do I wat until I ake an hpt test?  I'm so hopeful that this will be the time.

[PamelaBee]

Ok...your cycles are regular so that's a huge plus.  Now, you need to get a little more consistent with tracking and monitoring.  Definitely start OPKs, they are an excellent tool to detect your fertile and ovulation time.  This will give you a better window to work with so you can have a little more fun planning and performing the "deed" : )  At 43, you may be more challenged with TTC, especially if you've had a history of any complications, but it can and does happen.  If you want to get the ball rolling even faster, make an appt with a RE and have your hormone levels checked, as well as hubbys sperm, just to ensure you have the green light to continue the "au naturale" route.  I wish you well, and much success...please keep us posted.  Pam

[eab29]

Thanks.  I'm 43 and we have being TTC for about 3 months now.  We haven't been very diligent about it though.  We have to have "fun" every other day and that's not we are doing.  My DH works long hours and sometimes he's very tired.  I am very regular.  May be I should try OPKs.  Thanks for listening.

[PamelaBee]

Sorry to hear : (   If you could provide a little more info about yourself, like your age, how long you've been TTC, and complications (if any) along the way, maybe we could offer better advice or suggestions. Are your cycles pretty regular each month, are you doing OPKs?  Don't become discouraged...please keep trying...sometimes it takes longer than we hope.  Pam

[eab29]

She came.  How do I keep up hope for something that I have wanted for such a long time?

[adgal]

Ditto!!!  Take that test!!  Good luck!

[PamelaBee]

If your AF is due today, a HPT should work.  Although the brownish discharge could just be the onset of AF.  Let us know!