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

[SuzM]

Hi there! I've already posted my general info on here so I won't put you guys through reading all that again. I'll just say DB and I are both 44 and  TTC the old fashioned way right now.
Suz

[SusieQ64]

Perhaps I'm the oldest one here.  45 years, but I certainly don't feel old!  My husband is 47. TTC for 10 months.  Yep, I was 44 when the maternal instinct (or biological clock) finally kicked in.  (Why did I wait so long to start trying???)  When we started trying, I thought that because my cycles were like clockwork, and I feel young, and my FHS was 6.1, and I had 12-14 resting follicle, we would do fine.  Had our first IVF cycle in July/Aug 2009 with 9 eggs retrieved, 6 were mature, all 6 fertilized, and 5 of 6 were aneuploid (6th did not amplify, so no information).  I was astonished at first, but have since read & learned a lot about anueploidy and maternal age.  Now, the odds are slim, but NOT ZERO.  Starting our second IVF cycle this month.  There are amazing stories of inspiration and success, so I won't give up.  
Susan

[Kathy421]

Hello everyone -

It's nice to be able to share our experiences with other women who are facing the same obstacles - time and age.

I just turned 42 a few days ago.  I am a professional, so I put family and kids on hold until I was finished with school and established in my career.  Time just flew by.

When I became 35, I said to myself that I should start working on a family.  The next thing I knew was that my 40th birthday was approaching and the time clock was ticking.  I still feel 28, but my ovaries don't think so.

I have had problems with my period since 1995 - doc said I had PCOS, and that I could still get pregnant but may need the help of drugs.  I've been ttc for a few years naturally - no luck.  Started metformin and then started getting my periods, then clomid - no luck.

Am now in my first cycle of IVF, 7 days post 3dt on Oct 3rd,  4 embryos (9-cell, 8-cell, 6-cell, 4-cell;  3 grade I (excellent) and 1 grade III).  Am in the 2ww - a lot more stressful than I had thought.  My beta test is 10/14.  My insurance won't cover any fertility treatments, so this is all out of pocket (so far $20K in 2 months).

Enjoy that I am not alone - it's hard to talk with friends and family, they just don't understand.

Thanks for starting this group!

Kathy from CA

[LisaRG]

Hi Savannha,
We are just practising unsafe sex during my fertile week :).   All my pregnancies including my dd were done that way.  

[Savanha]

Hey Ladies...

Thanks for hitting up the thread. ;o)


Savanha: 2ww...sensing AF...we will see. Au Naturale

Laura: 2ww? Due for beta?

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

Tricia: Planning TR in March

Suz: Old Fashion bding party...Au Naturale

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

Kathy: 2WW- (IVF:7 days post 3dt on Oct 3rd) we have er'thang crossed for ya lady. ;o) Mounds of RSSBD 2U.

[Savanha]

Update Ladies...

I'm new at keeping/running the list, so please bear with me. ;o)

Savanha: 2ww...sensing AF...we will see. Au Naturale

Laura: 2ww? Due for beta?

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

Tricia: Planning TR in March

Suz: Old Fashion bding party...Au Naturale

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

Kathy: 2WW- (IVF:7 days post 3dt on Oct 3rd) we have er'thang crossed for ya lady. ;o) Mounds of RSSBD 2U.



Selaiwa: Got her BFP...Yesssss! Congrats to her