ROLL CALL...

[Savanha]

Greetings Ladies...

At last check, we are 30 strong in membership...YES!!! I'd like to Thank Naturschild (NC) for starting this group, because it was an excellent idea & very much needed. It's good to know that we are NOT alone on our journey of TTC at the Beautiful age of 40+.

Having stated the above, we aren't getting much participation on the boards. I think only a handful of the ladies are posting questions, statements or replying to them. We are 30 members, but think I read that if we grow to be larger (not sure what the # is), MH might consider making us an "Official Forum". NC/Amanda, please correct me if I have it wrong.

Having all these BEAUTIFUL 40+ Ladies in the House (being of ONE mind...to conceive & give birth to a healthy bebe) we have so much knowledge, experiences, information and Encouragement to share with one another. There are enough naysayers & "stats" out there to discourage the strongest of minds, but collectively, we can beat that down with encouragement.

So Ladies...Lets Rock this 40+ Ladies TTC Group...we can be in this together on the boards & that encouragement can touch minds & hearts.

I'll start this Roll Call and anyone can update & continue the thread (if it gets outta control (too long) & we have to start a new one.as needed. ;o)

Savanha: I am the ultimate optimist, but I've had some rough days & weeks. ;o) I consider myself a cheerleader for ALL women who are ttc & am happy to share in the joy of others that get that BFP. I do have a special excitement for the ladies that have been told they won't conceive due to "age", who then CONCEIVE, carry for 9 mos & deliver a beautiful & healthy baby.  

I've had 7 IUI's (injectables), 2 IVFs, 2 BFPs (fr. IUI's)--unfortunately 2mcs & this is my 4th yr. ttc. I am preparing my body for my last IVF, if all goes well, in Dec, but until then, it is au naturale. I am very hopeful that I will become pregnant, carry to term & deliver a healthy baby.  Know this ladies...women over 40 get pregnant ALL the time. So be encouraged.

Currently: using progestrone topical cream to extend LP & taking Metformin to "strengthen" eggs. RSSBD to ALL the 40+Ladies.

Cheers,
--Savanha

[Savanha]

CLOSING THIS THREAD LADIES, BUT CONTINUING IN A NEW ONE SINCE THIS IS PRETTY LONG.

UPDATE THREAD: UPDATED ROLL CALL CONTINUED...

PLEASE POST NEW & UPDATED INFO THERE.

THX,
--Savanha

[Savanha]

Hey Miranda...

Thank you for the update...here's hoping this is the ONE. ;o)

[lilian69]

Hi just a small update.........
Had my transfer at 11:45 yesterday and transferred all 4
This time I was adviced to stay in bed for 3 days .no stairs , doing absolutely nothing and then day 4 and 5 i can move around a little in the house but no car rides etc......(i'm already going stir crazy lol and it has only been 24 hrs
bloodtest 0n11/4 for E2 nd P4
Pregnancy test on 11/9
Eating lots of pineapple :) you never know it might help
Best of luck to all of you ttc you ALL will be in my thoughts and tons of babydust to all of us....yup i did include myself.I think im going crazy with all these hormones and being locked i my bedroom:)

[Savanha]

Update Ladies... 48 members Strong we are! ;o)

If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)

I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!!  Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending ou t SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys",  and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something  
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.

Cheers Ladies...

Savanha: CD#15--OPK+!! Appt. w/RE 10/30 (CD17) for u/s & exam...will know for sure if I ov'd. Either way, 2ww around the corner. ;o)

ita17 (Laura):  

SueG (Sue): Waiting on AF...

SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March

SuzM (Suz): Old Fashion bding party...Au Naturale

SusieQ64 (Susan): Sexy Young Thang & all ;o) IVF this month (Oct)

LisaRG (Lisa): Practicing unsafe SEX w/hubby!!! Aaaaaah. ;o)  Au Naturale this month

TreeFrog7 (Wendy): TTC #1 au naturel... In TWW...round tummy sticky babydust to ya

Miranda9 (Mira): Will be TTC very soon.

Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)

Alexis2358 (Alexis): 2ww--IUI on Friday the 23rd Oct. We've got everthing crossed for ya Alexis. ;o)

alikat1205 (Kat): TTC Au Naturale

Lilian69 (Miranda): FET-- 4 snowbabies :)  Transfer-- Oct 29th or 30th

JustToo: Au Naturale...Stay Strong chicky-baby. ;o)

AliceW: Natural Cycle IUI...

sophiejeanne (Stephani): Au Natruale...OV'd... In 2ww... sweet sticky babydust to ya

Naturschld (Linda): 2ww/4DPO ...yummy mummy sticky babydust to ya.

Mybabypooh (Silvana): 42...bringing sexy back Again in Nov! ;o) 4th cycle IVF... transfer next week (Nov 3-5) Mounds of prayerful sticky babydust to ya.

Babyrussell (Saada): Preparing for IUI w/injectable meds (Gonal f & Ovidrel trigger progesterone)...way to stay strong chicky-baby.  ;o)



Congratulations ~BFPs

Kathy421(Kathy): BFP...2nd Beta (a whopper!!! YaY)... 300...Happy "BirtDay" ~ Maybe 2 or More...So exciting!! ;o)

Selaiwa:  5wks-- Due: June 2010

JourneyJoJo (Jo): 19wks-- Due: Feb2010

Marcy: 5wks 5days...44yrs. young & bringing sexy back Again... turning 45 (Nov). ;o) "Praying for baby" super sticky babydust to you.

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...

I'm  so encouraged by by all that has been posted since my last post on this thread.

Saada: I am sorry about your negative beta, but am happy for you that you are moving forward to do another IUI right away. To me, it helps when you can go right back into a cycle...helps with the saddness. So, here's to BiG things happening in your next IUI Cycle. ;o)

Alice: I confess, I too am neuro! ;o)

Silvana: I love it...Love Life. Yeeeeees!

Alright Ladies...here's to our next move. I'm just now entering the 2ww...timed/view OPK  results incorrectly. Actually got a + on CD15, but will see if I ov'd tomorrow (CD17), because I have exam & u/s appt...will post update for it later.

[AliceW]

I saw the RE this morning for blood test and u/s to check follicle growth for a no-meds IUI cycle before trying IVF again. Three follicles on either side, so if one on the unblocked side starts taking the lead, we'd probably go ahead with IUI, in spite of the lower chances. The RE says "I never say never" and was very thumbs-uppy generally made me feel very positive. Then on my way back from the appointment, I found myself thinking, "what if it does work but I'm giving up the chance to have twins with IVF?" What a thing to be thinking!

If I end up doing IVF, it will be with Gonal-F and Menopur. I haven't used Gonal-F before, so I'm glad to hear it's supposed to be a better med than some of the other options.

Good luck and/or congratulations to everyone :) I hope you're all managing not to be as neurotic about this as I am :D

[Mybabypooh]

Babyrussell--So sorry to hear about that no good BFN but, I really love your attitude about moving forward. I know exactly how you felt, I cried all when I got my negative result. I am now on my fourth go round and trying to really stay encouraged. It's women like you(all) that keeps me going, thank you!

All-sending tons and tons of baby dust to everyone!! Stay encouraged and love life!

[Babyrussell]

Hi Silvana!  Thank you for thinking about me.  It was a BFN.  Yesterday was not a good day, and I took it pretty hard. Could not even bring myself to write on this board about what I was feeling.  But today is a new day, and we have a new plan of action now, so MOVING FORWARD  :).  Keep those prayers and thoughts for me for the next round!  

Continued prayers and baby dust to you - and to all the other ladies here as well!

[Babyrussell]

Hi Marcy. That is wonderful that it worked for you with twin healthy babies!  That gives me hope.  My RE did say this was the same protocol that would be done in preparation for IVF, but we are not at that point yet due to insurance requirements.  Otherwise, I would be signing up for IVF ASAP!  Congratulations on your pregnancy!  I will keep you in my prayers absolutely!!!!  :)

[marcy04]

Hi there ...I did but that was 6 years ago. I used that protocal for 3 IUI cycles over a 1 year period. Two cycles resulted in MC's but the last cycle took. I got pregnant with twins and delivered very healthy babies at 37 weeks.

Back then I was 3 wks short of my 39th bday, but this time around my RE wanted to go straight to IVF due to my increase in age (I am 44 3/4) ... he didn't want to waste anytime. Over the summer I used the same meds --with a slight dosage adjustment. On our 2nd back to back IVF cycle I became pregnant.

I am now almost 9 wks but still holding my breath. We saw the heartbeat and will go back for another US at 10 wks. RE is cautious since at my age MC is very common in the 1st trimester --but so far so good. Keeping my fingers, toes & eyeballs crossed!!

[Babyrussell]

Update - Got my blood test results yesterday and the test was negative  :(.  So I spent yesterday feeling sad & devastated, pretty terrible.  But, today is a NEW day, and so we move forward again.  This time my RE wants to change my meds.  No more Clomid & Bravelle.  This time pure injectable meds only starting on CD 3, Gonal-F every day, with US & BW every other day.  He tells me the Gonal-F is a more progressive med and will increase my chances of getting pregnant.  Crossing fingers and toes!  As much as I was saddened yesterday by my test results, I can say that I am excited about changing meds and hopeful that this may be what we need!  Any ladies out there had success with Gonal-F and an IUI?  Thanks to all of you who kept me in your thoughts and prayers yesterday for positive results.  Keep them coming for this next cycle please!!!

[Mybabypooh]

Just checking to see if you got your results....
:-)

Hello ladies, tons of baby dust to all!

[Savanha]

Silvana & Saada...I feel the love ladies...I just love it when we do shout outs. ;o) Have a great day. Saada, glad it made ya laugh & put a smile on your face.

Here's to BFP's in our VERY near future.

Cheers,
--Savanha

[Babyrussell]

Thanks so much Silvana!  I'll pray for you too for your upcoming IVF!  Hope the 4th time is the charm!

[Mybabypooh]

Hi Savanah and all the fab 40+ ladies. Thank you so much for making me a part of this wonderful group. This forum is so exciting with lots of upbeat and spirit...I love it!

Just checking in and sending tons and tons of baby dust to all!

Babyrussell-praying that you get your BFP tomorrow:)

[Babyrussell]

Thank you so much Savanha!  I'm honored to be part of the group :).  LOVE what you wrote for me on the list.....it made me laugh & smile!  I'll catch up with everyone tomorrow afternoon with my results! :)

[Savanha]

Update Ladies... 48 members Strong we are! ;o)

If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)

I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!!  Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys",  and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something  
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.

Cheers Ladies...

Savanha: CD#14--OPK+ 2day!! Yes...time to schedule a party. (ha) Continue Temping...start topcial Progestrone CD17. 2ww around the corner.

ita17 (Laura):  

SueG (Sue): In the 2www...exciting! ;o) Super duper sticky babydust to ya.

SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March

SuzM (Suz): Old Fashion bding party...Au Naturale

SusieQ64 (Susan): Sexy Young Thang & all ;o) IVF this month (Oct)

LisaRG (Lisa): Practicing unsafe SEX w/hubby!!! Aaaaaah. ;o)  Au Naturale this month

TreeFrog7 (Wendy): TTC #1 au naturel... In TWW...round tummy sticky babydust to ya

Miranda9 (Mira): Will be TTC very soon.

Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)

Alexis2358 (Alexis): IUI on Friday the 23rd Oct...3(follies transfered) on 23rd...come on lucky number 23 oh...I mean...#3's. We've got everthing crossed for ya Alexis. ;o)

alikat1205 (Kat): TTC Au Naturale

Lilian69 (Miranda): FET-- 4 snowbabies :)  Transfer-- Oct 29th or 30th

JustToo: Au Naturale...Stay Strong chicky-baby. ;o)

AliceW: Seen New RE...Yes!! Might cancel a VaCa! ;o) Deciding on IVF month

sophiejeanne (Stephani): Au Natruale...OV'd... In 2ww... sweet sticky babydust to ya

Naturschld (Linda): 2ww/4DPO ...yummy mummy sticky babydust to ya.

Mybabypooh (Silvana): 42...bringing sexy back Again in Nov! ;o) 4th cycle IVF... transfer next week (Nov 3-5) Mounds of prayerful sticky babydust to ya.

Babyrussell (Saada): 2nd IUI w/injectable meds (100 mg Clomid, 150mg Bravelle, Ovidrel trigger and progesterone). Snack-crunchin' & bitin' on "fanga-nails" waiting on beta results...2morrow. ;o)



Congratulations ~BFPs

Kathy421(Kathy): BFP...2nd Beta (a whopper!!! YaY)... 300...Happy "BirtDay" ~ Maybe 2 or More...So exciting!! ;o)

Selaiwa:  5wks-- Due: June 2010

JourneyJoJo (Jo): 19wks-- Due: Feb2010

Marcy: 5wks 5days...44yrs. young & bringing sexy back Again... turning 45 (Nov). ;o) "Praying for baby" super sticky babydust to you.

[Savanha]

Hey Saada,

Welcome lady. You are in excellent company & surrounded by a bevy of beauties with  brain power, and experience to encourage you on this ttc journey. ;o) Thank you for sharing your story & joining the Rooooooll Call. (ha) Did that sound pretty formal right there on the end? Yes...we've got jokes too. Mounds of Sticky babydust to ya chicky. We've got fingers, toes & eyeballs crossed for your beta tomorrow.

Cheers,
--Savanha

[Babyrussell]

Whoops....I have to make a correction on the meds that I wrote about above.  My DH just informed me that the Bravelle shots he has been giving me are 150 mg = 1cc.  Not 75 cc's like I had written above.  Love my DH, thank God every day for him, keeps me straight (as obvious from this post!).  :)

[Babyrussell]

Hello ladies.  My name is Saada.  I would like to join the ‘roll call’ so I can be part of such a wonderful group of women!  A little bit of my/our story….


My DH and I have been TTC for over a year now.  He is 45 and I just turned 40 in May.  So at this point in our lives, after finally finding each other, we feel like things are happening for us now that most people had happen in their 20’s.  Age has always been just a number, but it seems now, I find myself wishing that my ovaries knew that as well.  Because our insurance does not cover IVF until after 2 years of unexplained infertility, we have begun with IUI’s and injectable meds (100 mg Clomid, 75 cc’s Bravelle shots, Ovidrel trigger shot, and progesterone).  My first IUI was unsuccessful – and although I had not really expected it to work on the 1st go round, I was devasted when my blood test came back negative.  I had my second IUI on October 14, 2009, and tomorrow is the big day for the blood test to see if I’m pregnant.  I am crossing my fingers and toes and praying.  I am trying hard to stay positive, and after reading all of your posts, it gives me hope.  Although we have just started this ‘journey’, I can tell you now that I really was not expecting to be effected by all of the emotions that come along with it.  Today, I am very anxious and nervous about tomorrow’s test and just want to get it over with and know.  I’m too nervous to take a HPT, because I don’t want to be disappointed twice.  But the moment of truth will be here soon enough.  I am very glad to have found this forum, because I have so many questions and find myself feeling this symptom and that symptom, sad one minute, happy & hopeful the next and just knowing that there are other girls out there going through the same thing is a comfort.    

Good luck to all of you and lots of Baby Dust to all of us!!!  

[Savanha]

My Babypooh (Silvana),

Hey lady...so glad to have you on the Roll Call. ;o) Here's hoping you get your BFP REAL soon. ;o)

--Savanha

[Savanha]

Update Ladies... 48 members Strong! ;o)

If you are on the Roll Call List & would like to be removed, please don't hesitate to let me know. I know sometimes it gets a little sticky and we may need a break from the TTC Journey & Journal. ;o)

I'm soooo excited for all of our BFP's!!!  Waaaaay to go all you sexy mommas!! ;o) We are collectively sending out SRSSBD (some really seriously sticky baby dust) to ALL the "Honeys",  and a lil bit X-tra to those with BFPs. ;o) Our list is growing. If something  
changes, please post so that we have your current info correct.

Cheers Ladies...

Savanha: CD#13-- Temping+EveningPrimRose Oil  & Chasteberry Caps+ Yucky Metformin (will try to start again). ;o) Started OPK's on CD9... getting close to oving...lines almost same shade.

ita17 (Laura): 2ww? Due for beta?

SueG (Sue): In the 2www...exciting! ;o) Super duper sticky babydust to ya.

SoCalTricia (Tricia): Planning TR in March

SuzM (Suz): Old Fashion bding party...Au Naturale

SusieQ64 (Susan): Sexy Young Thang & all ;o) IVF this month (Oct)

LisaRG (Lisa): Practicing unsafe SEX w/hubby!!! Aaaaaah. ;o)  Au Naturale this month

TreeFrog7 (Wendy): TTC #1 au naturel... In TWW...round tummy sticky babydust to ya

Miranda9 (Mira): Will be TTC very soon.

Mature Momma (Debra): Planning on TTC again in December- 4 snowbabies ;o)

Alexis2358 (Alexis): IUI on Friday the 23rd Oct...3(follies transfered) on 23rd...come on lucky number 23 oh...I mean...#3's. We've got everthing crossed for ya Alexis. ;o)

alikat1205 (Kat): TTC Au Naturale

Lilian69 (Miranda): FET-- 4 snowbabies :)  Transfer-- Oct 29th or 30th

JustToo: Au Naturale...Stay Strong chicky-baby. ;o)

AliceW: Seen New RE...Yes!! Might cancel a VaCa! ;o) Deciding on IVF month

sophiejeanne (Stephani): Au Natruale...OV'd... In 2ww... sweet sticky babydust to ya

Naturschld (Linda): 2ww/4DPO ...yummy mummy sticky babydust to ya.

Mybabypooh (Silvana): 42...bringing sexy back Again in Nov! ;o) 4th cycle IVF... transfer next week (Nov 3-5) Mounds of prayerful sticky babydust to ya.



Congratulations ~BFPs

Kathy421(Kathy): BFP...2nd Beta (a whopper!!! YaY)... 300...Happy "BirtDay" ~ Maybe 2 or More...So exciting!! ;o)

Selaiwa:  5wks-- Due: June 2010

JourneyJoJo (Jo): 19wks-- Due: Feb2010

Marcy: 5wks 5days...44yrs. young & bringing sexy back Again... turning 45 (Nov). ;o) "Praying for baby" super sticky babydust to you.

[Savanha]

In my last post...

AliceW & Treefrog (Wendy): Sorry Ladies. I so meant Alice instead of Wendy. ;o) It was the cap on the "W" that threw me Alice. ;o)

Alexis: Wow...that is cool about..."23". ;o) Do you get your beta on 3 Nov...it's just 12 days, but sometimes, an RE may test on day12. Lex, wouldn't that be something if you had trips...I'd faint for ya. ;o) Mounds of "TRIPS" babydust to ya woman.

[Mybabypooh]

Hi Ladies, I am so glad to see all of the fabulous 40+ women TCC!

Hi, my name is Silvana, 42 years old (will be 43 in November..very soon) and hubby is 42. I've been actively trying to get pregnant for about 5 years. Had two cancelled IVF cycles and 1 failed IVF cycle. I am presently on my 4th cycle and will have my transfer next week (Nov 3-5). We are using donor eggs and praying for a BFP this go round.

My husband and I have no children and been married for a little over 4 years but been together for about 8 years. When I was younger, I had several ectopic pregancies and had both my tubes removed. I never got serious about having a child until I got married and it's been a rollercoaster ride ever since...

Well, that's my story...good luck to all of us!!! Tons and tons of baby dust:)