Update: BFP and I turn 47 in 4 days time!

[1moregirl]

Atomic.....you won't believe this! I don't want to jinx myself and I haven't told anyone as yet (except for a few cyber friends) but I got a BFP on the 11th October. My last AF started on 14th Sep so obviously it's early days.....VERY early. The cycle prior to this one I had started on a supplement called Premular and the DHEA and I had also gotten into my aerobics dvds again. I had all but given up on ttc and had made a gp appointment to get a referral to a specialist to see about getting my right leg varicose veins treated prior to our Summer commencing (my right leg is really bad and only surgery will fix it), had been browsing gorgeous swimsuits online and doing aerobics after DH buying me a good pair of Brooks runners in the aim of getting into good shape for Summer and getting fit again. Well, you can imagine my surprise when Fertility Friend advised me 'period was due yesterday' and I did a test and got a very faint line. Anyway, since my first pos HPT on 11th Oct the line has been getting darker (I test every second day). I have had 2 beta draws done. My first beta done on CD 29 (15 DPO) was 111 and the one done the next day (I hadn't realized I should do it every second day) was 205. I had another beta taken yesterday and will get that result tomorrow morning. Mind you, the old indian lady doctor who gave me my first result was quite rude and started off her sentence with, "unfortunately...…." But I ignored her and let it be like water off a duck's back, so to speak, as she didn't realise that I was even ttc at my age.

Anyway, I am not assuming anything about this pregnancy this time. I am just taking it one day at a time and telling myself that if it doesn't work out this time, at least I KNOW I am capable of getting pregnant. Part of me is still in denial I'm sure. I have the paperwork to get a scan done at 6-7 weeks but I haven't even called to book that in yet as I am scared of jinxing it. And I'm not sure of what care plan I would do if it works out. For my other 3 children and the MC in 2015 I saw an obstetrician, but I don't want to go back to that one I saw and I'm not that keen on the FS I had been seeing on and off in the last few years either. I don't really want to see any kind of ob or FS for the whole of this trimester, if I make it through.

Anyway, sorry for rambling on. I just wanted to update you Atomic as I am forever grateful for all the help and advice and encouragement you've given me the last few years. And to share with my other GD friends. I will keep in touch and keep you updated on my progress. I can't allow myself to get fully excited just yet.

[kittendreams]

Just wanted to say congratulations and I'm crossing everything that this little one is a pink sticky bean for you xx

[Kelbear]

Congratulations! I really hope this little one stays put and is your long awaited second DD.

[Throwaway_panther]

Really hoping this baby stays sticky and is pink!! So sorry about that doctor -- 111 as an early beta is perfectly fine. So over doctors! :P

[Noemi2017]

Congratulation and i pray for your sticky bean:pray:

[squigglepink]

This is great news and please, please be a sticky bean for you!!! :)
xx

[Mom25boys]

Hey Onemoregirl!

I don't remember ever seeing your name but congrats!!! Fx this is a sticky bean!!!

I don't know how far along you are as of yet cuz I suck at math, but I just turned 5 weeks. Or so I hope. Im super nervous about all this. I had betas redrawn yesterday and still waiting on results. Maybe friday they will come back. On 14 dpo Progesterone was a little low so I was super nervous. Hcg looked good, I think. I just need to see both numbers improve to calm my nerves.

What is your edd looking like? April/may/June is super quiet.



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[atomic sagebrush]

AAAAA OMGosh I am so very excited for you!! Hugest congrats, sending you all my sticky dust!!!

[atomic sagebrush]

Really hoping this baby stays sticky and is pink!! So sorry about that doctor -- 111 as an early beta is perfectly fine. So over doctors! :P

:agree: I would wear a t-shirt that said "so over doctors" if you're seling them LOL

[djmommy]

Oh wow!!! Amazing news!! Very very happy for you. Prayers for a healthy baby all the way!!

[Mom25boys]

Atomic.....you won't believe this! I don't want to jinx myself and I haven't told anyone as yet (except for a few cyber friends) but I got a BFP on the 11th October. My last AF started on 14th Sep so obviously it's early days.....VERY early. The cycle prior to this one I had started on a supplement called Premular and the DHEA and I had also gotten into my aerobics dvds again. I had all but given up on ttc and had made a gp appointment to get a referral to a specialist to see about getting my right leg varicose veins treated prior to our Summer commencing (my right leg is really bad and only surgery will fix it), had been browsing gorgeous swimsuits online and doing aerobics after DH buying me a good pair of Brooks runners in the aim of getting into good shape for Summer and getting fit again. Well, you can imagine my surprise when Fertility Friend advised me 'period was due yesterday' and I did a test and got a very faint line. Anyway, since my first pos HPT on 11th Oct the line has been getting darker (I test every second day). I have had 2 beta draws done. My first beta done on CD 29 (15 DPO) was 111 and the one done the next day (I hadn't realized I should do it every second day) was 205. I had another beta taken yesterday and will get that result tomorrow morning. Mind you, the old indian lady doctor who gave me my first result was quite rude and started off her sentence with, "unfortunately...…." But I ignored her and let it be like water off a duck's back, so to speak, as she didn't realise that I was even ttc at my age.

Anyway, I am not assuming anything about this pregnancy this time. I am just taking it one day at a time and telling myself that if it doesn't work out this time, at least I KNOW I am capable of getting pregnant. Part of me is still in denial I'm sure. I have the paperwork to get a scan done at 6-7 weeks but I haven't even called to book that in yet as I am scared of jinxing it. And I'm not sure of what care plan I would do if it works out. For my other 3 children and the MC in 2015 I saw an obstetrician, but I don't want to go back to that one I saw and I'm not that keen on the FS I had been seeing on and off in the last few years either. I don't really want to see any kind of ob or FS for the whole of this trimester, if I make it through.

Anyway, sorry for rambling on. I just wanted to update you Atomic as I am forever grateful for all the help and advice and encouragement you've given me the last few years. And to share with my other GD friends. I will keep in touch and keep you updated on my progress. I can't allow myself to get fully excited just yet.Hey just checking in. Did everything come back ok with the blood work? I'm meeting the doc today to talk about mine....

How you doing?

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[4blue2pink]

Amazing news :heart: Congratulations!! i have everything crossed for you to have a happy healthy pregnancy xx

[dreamofdaughter]

So happy for you! Sending you hope for a healthy, sticky bean (preferably, pink;))

[1moregirl]

Thankyou so much everyone for your lovely words of congratulations and positivity. I got my latest beta result yesterday and low and behold it had gone up to 2,520. So going along ok. I hit the 5 mark yesterday and EDD is 22 June 2019 BUT I am still not getting excited yet. When I get the results of that 10 wk NIPT and have the 12 wk scan and get into the second trimester (if all of these things happen), THEN I will get excited. But until then I really need to keep myself distracted with other things and not try to think about all of this too much. I am doing 2 progesterone pessaries a day as well as a low dose aspirin (My FS said this wouldn't hurt), prenatal and extra folic acid and vit D. Who am I kidding? Of course I am a tad excited but trying to keep that as low key and minimal as I can. LOL! I go for another beta check on Monday and suppose I will do that weekly until 7wk scan. Last time I was pregnant and went for a 6 wk scan a heartbeat wasn't detected so I am not going to do another at 6 wks....will just wait til 7wks. I am also really tempted not to see an obstetrician until I am at or past the 12 week mark. It's not like they do that much until then anyway is it? Anyway, thankyou again for all your sweet replies ladies. Will keep you updated and will join a due date group when I feel ready. xxoo

[atomic sagebrush]

That is such awesome news!

With my pregnancy at 41/42 I waited till 13+ weeks to go into the doc's office. I figured what could they even do if anything was wrong and I felt it would be stress I didn't need. I expected bleeding every time I went to the bathroom and just never saw any - seeing that baby on the screen at almost 14 weeks was the best sight ever, and to think I could have been going in getting an ultrasound every week, scared silly every time - just wasn't right for me. So I can totally see where you're coming from. :heart:

[Mom25boys]

Thankyou so much everyone for your lovely words of congratulations and positivity. I got my latest beta result yesterday and low and behold it had gone up to 2,520. So going along ok. I hit the 5 mark yesterday and EDD is 22 June 2019 BUT I am still not getting excited yet. When I get the results of that 10 wk NIPT and have the 12 wk scan and get into the second trimester (if all of these things happen), THEN I will get excited. But until then I really need to keep myself distracted with other things and not try to think about all of this too much. I am doing 2 progesterone pessaries a day as well as a low dose aspirin (My FS said this wouldn't hurt), prenatal and extra folic acid and vit D. Who am I kidding? Of course I am a tad excited but trying to keep that as low key and minimal as I can. LOL! I go for another beta check on Monday and suppose I will do that weekly until 7wk scan. Last time I was pregnant and went for a 6 wk scan a heartbeat wasn't detected so I am not going to do another at 6 wks....will just wait til 7wks. I am also really tempted not to see an obstetrician until I am at or past the 12 week mark. It's not like they do that much until then anyway is it? Anyway, thankyou again for all your sweet replies ladies. Will keep you updated and will join a due date group when I feel ready. xxooGreat news. I have worries for other reasons, but totally get you. I went in anyway. My edd is like yours. A day or two before, possibly. The doc wasn't helpful and I made her give me progesterone and she agreed. My numbers went from 12 to 17 and she considered them low but didn't offer anything. My hcg is extremely high and she seemed to just be under the belief that yeah, its low. If the pregnancy isn't producing enough, than it may be a pregnancy that is viable. But because my hcg was so high I said screw that, give me progesterone. So I just started. But I think I will wait to go in. I want to do the harmony test if I make it that far without any hitches. I saw a sac and little thing inside so although it doesn't prove viability, which she made clear, it was a comfort to me at 5 weeks to see even that. Sometimes I hate doctors.

I'm stopping to check my levels because it had been too nerveracking waiting for the results. And I'm not sure why they are helpful. Taking progesterone anyhow and like atomic said, totally checking if I'm bleeding at every bathroom break. If it's bad spotting will be soon after. Ugh. This is hard but I'm trying to stay positive while still prepared. Best of luck. Keep us posted.

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[1moregirl]

Great news. I have worries for other reasons, but totally get you. I went in anyway. My edd is like yours. A day or two before, possibly. The doc wasn't helpful and I made her give me progesterone and she agreed. My numbers went from 12 to 17 and she considered them low but didn't offer anything. My hcg is extremely high and she seemed to just be under the belief that yeah, its low. If the pregnancy isn't producing enough, than it may be a pregnancy that is viable. But because my hcg was so high I said screw that, give me progesterone. So I just started. But I think I will wait to go in. I want to do the harmony test if I make it that far without any hitches. I saw a sac and little thing inside so although it doesn't prove viability, which she made clear, it was a comfort to me at 5 weeks to see even that. Sometimes I hate doctors.

I'm stopping to check my levels because it had been too nerveracking waiting for the results. And I'm not sure why they are helpful. Taking progesterone anyhow and like atomic said, totally checking if I'm bleeding at every bathroom break. If it's bad spotting will be soon after. Ugh. This is hard but I'm trying to stay positive while still prepared. Best of luck. Keep us posted.

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It's soooo nice to have another lady going through the same thing. Every morning I wake up with butterflies in my tummy and a slight bit of anxiety so I have to get on facebook for a little bit to distract me. Last night in bed I was a bit nervous because I had some cramping going on too. So this is going to be the longest next 7-8 weeks EVER. This morning I have had my first bit of nausea and feeling a bit off, more like indigestion I think. The morning sickness part makes me nervous too as I had it pretty bad with my first two pregnancies. With my third (now 6 yr old boy) it was a lot better and I just accepted that whatever I had for brekkie between week 6 and 12 was going to make its way back up at some point. But I usually felt better for the rest of the day afterwards. LOL! I still haven't even told my DH just yet either as don't want to scare him. I will cope for as long as I can on my own and will tell him when I feel I need to, or if he suspects. I guess when I start vomiting in the mornings soon the kids will soon guess anyway, which then makes it really hard to keep it within the family as kids have a tendency to blab to others in their excitement.

Mom25boys - hope the progesterone helps you and that you have a healthy sticky one in their too. Fingers crossed. Keep in touch. It's lovely to have another Mum going trhough the same journey. I can't beliebe I will be 47 tomorrow. ARGH! That feels more scary than being pregnant. LOL!

[4blue2pink]

everything crossed for both of you 1moregirl and mom25boys :)

Happy Birthday for tomorrow 1moregirl :heart:

[The Anchor]

HUGE CONGRATS!!!

:pray: sticky bean sticky bean sticky bean

[1moregirl]

My latest beta result I got this morning was 16,000! I nearly fell off my chair! No wonder have been feeling queasy this morning and yesterday. But all for a good purpose. I also had a massive blood test to test for this that and the other....4 vials of blood. And a urine sample. Will get the results to these next Monday and have ultrasound booked for next Friday at 7 wk mark. Fingers crossed! I had a minor anxiety attack this morning when I first woke up, but just had to relax and change my thinking to positive. I have only told one very close friend so far. I am itching to tell my kids but am not going to just yet because I remember vividly their disappointment when I had the 10wk MC. Anyway, one day at a time still...am not getting too ahead of myself. But things do seem strangely well-aligned this time round so lots of praying and relaxation. I had to come back and share with you lovely ladies as I would never be here if it wasn't for all of you and your advice, support and encouragement. I want to share as much as possible (and will do more of that when past week 12 and more excited) as I am living proof that if you are determined enough to achieve something.....it's possible!!!

[Mom25boys]

My latest beta result I got this morning was 16,000! I nearly fell off my chair! No wonder have been feeling queasy this morning and yesterday. But all for a good purpose. I also had a massive blood test to test for this that and the other....4 vials of blood. And a urine sample. Will get the results to these next Monday and have ultrasound booked for next Friday at 7 wk mark. Fingers crossed! I had a minor anxiety attack this morning when I first woke up, but just had to relax and change my thinking to positive. I have only told one very close friend so far. I am itching to tell my kids but am not going to just yet because I remember vividly their disappointment when I had the 10wk MC. Anyway, one day at a time still...am not getting too ahead of myself. But things do seem strangely well-aligned this time round so lots of praying and relaxation. I had to come back and share with you lovely ladies as I would never be here if it wasn't for all of you and your advice, support and encouragement. I want to share as much as possible (and will do more of that when past week 12 and more excited) as I am living proof that if you are determined enough to achieve something.....it's possible!!!Omg!!!! Congrats!!! Such great news! I caved and retested. I said I wouldn't but I have been so scared. I tested today so results wont be back till Thursday morning or if I'm lucky, tomorrow evening. But yours sound great. Fx this continues to go well

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[DesiG]

Oh my goodness congratulations!!

[1moregirl]

Mom25boys - how are things going for you? Hope your last test result was good news.

I spent the entirety of last weekend in bed as right on week 6 mark (last Fri) the morning sickness (all day nausea and vomiting) hit me like a tonne of bricks. I tried maxalon but it didn't really eradicate the nausea anyway and made me drowsy and gave me the runs (sorry tmi. Hehe!) so then doc had to prescribe Zofran. She told me to take half if I can (4mg) up to 3 x a day but that hasn't touched the edge at all so I've had to do 8mg 3 x per day so far. So that's been a bit stressful since I am also homeschooling our 3 kids. Am just trying to get by the best way I can and one day at a time. Also discovered that I have mild hypothyroidism (first time ever) and so am taking medication for that as well. Have been off on a bit of a rollercoaster to start off with but just hope this means the next two trimesters (if I'm lucky enough to get that far) will be kinder to me. It definitely has been the worst morning sickness I've had so far. With my 3rd pregnancy I felt better when I vomited each morning after breakfast and then felt ok for the rest of the day. But not this time. :( I am miserable with it already and I have how many weeks to go of it? Probably another 6-7 weeks. It makes me worry that there is something wrong with the emby or the possibility of twins. A few times now I have panicked and broken down in tears as well. My last pregnancy that ended in 10wk MC I had been taking Zofran as well but not as much and it was working a lot better. This time I am still having nausea and some foods I just cannot touch. Sorry for my complaining. I also did tell my DH on Saturday as he had planned to go on a massive hike with his hiking club but on Fri I asked if he could please stay home since I was so sick. When he guess that I was pregnant after I gave a few hints he did a massive sigh and said, "Dios Mio." which I think means Dear God! He was very good over the weekend letting me rest and doing all of the cooking. He made me a chicken soup last night which was quite funny as I said I wanted it really bland - no herbs, no onions and no garlic, so he made a soup with a chicken drumstick in it, potatoes, coriander, spring onion and egg. A Colombian soup. I didn't complain as he did his best but I just ate the broth out of it. I can also eat hardboiled eggs, apples, manadines (just)….not really into anything too sweet so even icypoles aren't going down that well. Does anyone have any other ideas of what I can eat that's quite bland but healthy? Thankyou and please pray for this sickness to ease up and for me to have strength to get through it. xxooxxoo

[Mom25boys]

Hey! Numbers were good and high. Progesterone was low. My hcg is very high and I thought maybe multiples but it was only one on the US. I'm on progesterone now and thankfully I feel great. Which is scary at the same time. I get a little queasy in the morn but as long as i eat right away, thankfully I'm good. Sorry bout the morning sickness. That truly sucks. I don't know anything about zofran but that stuff scares me... although lots of moms seem to take it and all is totally fine. So don't worry. Whatever gets you through. I sip water with lemon in it all day and it helps with any bouts of small nausea. They say crackers and small things all day helps. Try the sour candies and pops.

When are you going in for your first appt? Mine is next week. Kinda nervous still about the whole pregnancy. My hubby keeps telling me he is sure it will all be perfect, and that helps for a bit. But then I worry again. By my first MC, I was so nauseous and had the worst acne. I was sure it was a girl. I was told it was healthy and everything was perfect. Until it wasn't. Ugh.

They say higher hcg makes more nausea, I'm not convinced its true. At least for you it's a comfort that things are still happening. Before you can feel a baby, that's all you got. It means things are going up like they are supposed to. I hope things ease up a lot. Feel better

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[squigglepink]

if the meds you are on are not helping then ask doc for something else - thats what i did. I had MS from like week 9 to week 18.. It can be rough but just remind yourself how long you have waited to be pregnant and that its all for a good cause!! :) Dont focus too much on healthy food for now if you can help it but rather just eat what your nausea levels allow you too.. And when you're on the other end of the nausea you can do the healthy bit. You already dont want sweet stuff so thats a bonus! I only managed dry toast most days but i just took it day by day depending on the level of nausea.. Good luck and im so chuffed its all ok so far, i know how long you have waited for this!!

[1moregirl]

Thanks all. The Zofran is at least letting me eat and drink and keep it down which is the main thing. I'm getting there. And have the scan the day after tomorrow when I'll be 7 weeks, so that is a bit exciting. Yes usually I love sweet things but at the moment even a plain lemonade icypole doesn't go down well, but iceblocks and iced water are ok. I can eat hardboiled eggs and apples and even ate a bit of Dh's lasagne last night and it went down ok. I have seen a lovely lady doctor quite a few times already and have a referral to see the same lady ob I saw for all 4 of my other pregnancies but I haven't called and made an appointment yet.

Mom25boys I think the nausea and vomiting can be different for each of your pregnancies. But it sounds like you are going well. Do you have a scan booked yet or will you get that at your appointment next week? Good luck and keep in touch.

Also, anyone know if the harmony test is the best NIPT to get at the 10 wk mark? Thanks

[Mom25boys]

Thanks all. The Zofran is at least letting me eat and drink and keep it down which is the main thing. I'm getting there. And have the scan the day after tomorrow when I'll be 7 weeks, so that is a bit exciting. Yes usually I love sweet things but at the moment even a plain lemonade icypole doesn't go down well, but iceblocks and iced water are ok. I can eat hardboiled eggs and apples and even ate a bit of Dh's lasagne last night and it went down ok. I have seen a lovely lady doctor quite a few times already and have a referral to see the same lady ob I saw for all 4 of my other pregnancies but I haven't called and made an appointment yet.

Mom25boys I think the nausea and vomiting can be different for each of your pregnancies. But it sounds like you are going well. Do you have a scan booked yet or will you get that at your appointment next week? Good luck and keep in touch.

Also, anyone know if the harmony test is the best NIPT to get at the 10 wk mark? ThanksPregnancy brain. My appt is tomorrow, lol. Its the day I turn 7 weeks. As much as I want to see all is ok, I also don't want to do extra ultrasound. I'll see what the doc says.

I had thought the nausea would be bad cuz everyone says high hcg is more nausea. And my numbers were higher than they have ever been. 705 at 14 dpo, <5000 at 21 dpo, and 28,725 at 27 dpo. That is higher than I ever had. So i thought for sure i would be a mess. But thankfully I'm ok. I have a tingly bit of nausea in the back of my throat all day. It's like its hanging out there. But I can function and I'm so grateful. A sour candy can help.

I guess we will see tomorrow if things are ok. I hope they are.

That's amazing that the zofran is helping you eat. I hope it keeps getting better!!!!

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[atomic sagebrush]

The HCG/nausea link is not so cut and dry as they like to make it. It's starting to fall out of favor in some quarters.

[Mom25boys]

The HCG/nausea link is not so cut and dry as they like to make it. It's starting to fall out of favor in some quarters.Yeah. My hcg was high in the multiples range. Even though I know that isn't a thing really. There's only one in there. Just saw little bean today with a heartbeat at [emoji4][emoji4][emoji4]

Cant wait to hear if you got to see a heartbeat!!!

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[Mom25boys]

Thanks all. The Zofran is at least letting me eat and drink and keep it down which is the main thing. I'm getting there. And have the scan the day after tomorrow when I'll be 7 weeks, so that is a bit exciting. Yes usually I love sweet things but at the moment even a plain lemonade icypole doesn't go down well, but iceblocks and iced water are ok. I can eat hardboiled eggs and apples and even ate a bit of Dh's lasagne last night and it went down ok. I have seen a lovely lady doctor quite a few times already and have a referral to see the same lady ob I saw for all 4 of my other pregnancies but I haven't called and made an appointment yet.

Mom25boys I think the nausea and vomiting can be different for each of your pregnancies. But it sounds like you are going well. Do you have a scan booked yet or will you get that at your appointment next week? Good luck and keep in touch.

Also, anyone know if the harmony test is the best NIPT to get at the 10 wk mark? ThanksAlso I think the harmony test is best. Doc told me that one. But my insurance doesn't cover it... not sure what to do...

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[1moregirl]

Mom25boys I don't think any of those NIPT are covered by insurance. They aren't here in Australia anyway. Not covered at all by medicare or health insurance. But I am still doing it for the peace of mind.

I had my scan today and little bean was measuring at 7wks2days, even though I am exactly 7wks today. I did get to see the tiny fluttering heartbeat and almost shed some tears. I was very relieved to see just one little bean tucked away in there and sonographer said the heartbeat was nice and strong. I am still having bits of nausea throughout each day but just getting up and about and doing things now and managing. Being thankful that there is a bit of nausea here and there to let me know things are still ok. Heartbeat was 131.

[LMSM]

1moregirl...Congrats on your growing bean :D
I think I did the harmony NIPT, pretty sure it’s the best value /vs things tested etc. I got the bloods drawn on a Thursday, and had results in by late Tuesday morning so just a few business days (and I live in Brisbane, so sample had to travel to Melb I think).
Good luck!!!

[1moregirl]

Thanks LMSM - will definitely do the Harmony test when the time comes, if I'm lucky enough to still be pregnant again. Last time I was pregnant in 2015 I MC at 10wks but foetus had already died at 9wks so didn't get to have the test done that time. I had done a girl sway back then too so never knew if it was successful or not. I would love this bean to be a girl too but priority is a healthy baby above all else. I had stopped believing I could or would get pregnant again so whatever this baby is, it will be a miracle to me if born healthy and ok. Even if this baby is a boy, he will be very loved, and I will have the peace of mind knowing I did my best to try and get one last girl.

[LMSM]

Fingers crossed for your little’ rainbow to keep growing well! The fact there was a heartbeat is reassuring so hope it will continue this way!
A few more weeks to get to the Nipt and then you can hopefully get extra reassurance before the 12 week scan ...
:hugs: it’s an emotional roller coaster..stay sticky little’ bean!

[1moregirl]

Thanks LMSM. The nausea and vomiting has been really bad, but a good thing so trying not to complain too much. Have been put on Zofran and restavit coz not able to keep anything down otherwise. I am literally counting down the days and weeks and longing for week 12 to arrive and for the allday sickness to be gone. I didn't have it this bad with my third, so maybe it means I'm having another girl? I am very impatient to hit week 10 and get the Harmony test done and that ultrasound.

[DesiG]

Hello 1moregirl, wanted to see if I could help at all, in the beginning of this pregnancy, I had morning sickness so bad from week 6 until 12, I could not eat anything not even drink water, my husband went and got me some sea bands some ginger ale and. two kinds tea of tea ginger with lemon tea and peppermint tea, theses things worked wonders for me, I still could not cook dinner, but I could eat a little something and was only throwing up once a day. Congratulations again on your pregnancy:)

[atomic sagebrush]

Sickness doesn't predict gender, I know it's what some say but it simply is not true in any reliable way.

[1moregirl]

Hello 1moregirl, wanted to see if I could help at all, in the beginning of this pregnancy, I had morning sickness so bad from week 6 until 12, I could not eat anything not even drink water, my husband went and got me some sea bands some ginger ale and. two kinds tea of tea ginger with lemon tea and peppermint tea, theses things worked wonders for me, I still could not cook dinner, but I could eat a little something and was only throwing up once a day. Congratulations again on your pregnancy:)

Nope! This is my 5th pregnancy and the sea bands and ginger never did anything for me. I am just a case where the sickness gets worse with each pregnancy and my gp said mine is more a case of HG this time round. I literally couldn't keep food or water or anything down and I knew if I didn't get on some medication I was going to end up in hospital. Already I have lost 5kg and am just 52kg now. My BMI is slightly too low so I couldn't afford to lose any more weight. So the Zofran twice a day and one restavit night have prevented vomiting so at least I can know drink and eat small and often. I HATE having to take any meds at all but I had to weigh up the risks. Am almost at the 9 week mark so hopefully only 4 more weeks at the most of this and then things will ease up and I'll be able to come off the meds. I had my first obstetrician app today and she was lovely and just as I remembered her from her care during my other pregnancies. She just told me to wait until the 11 week mark if I can to get the NIPT test done and ultrasound scan at 13 weeks and not 12. I have another appointment with her next week.

[Lizzie Raine]

I just wanted to jump in with a huge congratulations 🎈 I’m 42.5 and trying for a rainbow 🌈 baby. Your story gives me lots of hope. Thanks for sharing ❤️

[DesiG]

My goodness you poor thing, at least all this will bring the best gift ever, a precious baby.

[ever hopeful]

Hello 1moregirl, hardly come on here anymore, but just seen you update and wanted to say MANY MANY congrats. Will keep everything crossed for you for a) healthy bean b) pink bean! FX FX xxxx

[1moregirl]

Thanks so much for your comments ladies and your congratulations. This very website is where my ttc journey began back in 2015. So I had to come back and share my news. I don't think I really swayed as such as in the end I was just desperate to get a BFP. And given that I've just turned 47 the most important thing to me is that the little one sticks and is my rainbow baby and that she/he is healthy. I do have a friend who is 33 weeks pregnant with her 5th baby and her sickness has been at it's worst for this pregnancy also and she was told that often it can get worse with each subsequent pregnancy. Anyway, at least now the meds have allowed me to be able to eat and drink and keep it all down. At 52kg I couldn't afford to lose too much more weight. At some stage down the track I will include my sway, even if it is another little boy I'm carrying. Talk soon. Love and baby dust to all. xx

[Faithinpink]

Hi 1more ... I haven't been on here for ages ,life has been so busy
A very big congratulations to u my love all the very best my love xo:hug2:

[1moregirl]

Faithinpink - how lovely to hear from you again. It has been AGES!!! I am SOOOO happy to see you got a sweet baby girl. When did you have her hun? I had pretty much given up you know and had started exercising again and doing daily aerobics - thinking I would lose a bit of weight and get in shape before Summer hit. So it was a surprise to get a BFP as I really wasn't expecting it. Anyway, it was soooo lovely to hear from you again and I hope your gorgeous tribe of 5 are thriving and doing well. Lots of Love back to you too. xxoo


Hi 1more ... I haven't been on here for ages ,life has been so busy
A very big congratulations to u my love all the very best my love xo:hug2:

[purple]

I'm another one who hasn't been on here for ages :)

Congratulations 1moregirl! :cheer: Wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy. :awe:

[dreamofdaughter]

Congratulations again! :)

I came back to ask if you could please tell me about the Premular and the DHEA? I had a CP in Sept and am also over 40. How much Premular and DHEA did you take? Did you take it all at once? And with/without food? Also, are you still taking it since now pregnant? Which brands did you take?

I have read good things about DHEA for older women trying to get pregnant. I am thinking maybe if I take it I have a better chance of not losing the pregnancy.

Thank you!! :D

I hope you start feeling better very soon. xx

[1moregirl]

Dreamofdaughter - sure I will answer as many question as I possibly can in order to help other ladies trying to conceive.

Because I live in Australia, we cannot just buy DHEA online or over the counter. I had to get a prescription from my FS and then take it to a compounding pharmacy to get it made up. You can buy it easily if you live in the US but be sure to get a 'micronized' version. Also, because I was still hoping to conceive a girl I stopped taking the DHEA for around 6 days during my ovulation time. So I took it from CD 1 to around CD 12 and then stopped (I ovulate around CD 16) and then started it again from CD 18. Many ladies take 75mg DHEA per day, but I only took around 25mg.

The Premular you just take it all the way through your cycle. I stopped taking it after one cycle though as I found I was gaining weight whilst on it. Another Aussie lady I know gained weight from it as well. I'm not sure if it's available in the US as "Premular" or if it has another name. The dosage was whatever it said to take on the pack. And I was taking ubiquinol.

As soon as I got a BFP I stopped taking the DHEA and ubiquinol and was already off the Premular. I had also been doing endometrin (progesterone) pessaries twice a day in my 2ww for 2 cycles prior to conceiving.

The other thing I believed that helped was exercise. I had become somewhat something of a coach potato, yet I started doing my aerobics dvds again and walking a lot. In fact, a week before I got my BFP, my DH and kids and I had done a 17km bicycle ride.

Anyway, I am a big believer in that ladies our age just need to try some different things in order to find what our miracle solution might be. Mine might not have been anything I was taking, but just the exercising that I started doing. But good luck to you in trying to get pregnant dreamofdaughter. I hope this helps you. xx










Congratulations again! :)

I came back to ask if you could please tell me about the Premular and the DHEA? I had a CP in Sept and am also over 40. How much Premular and DHEA did you take? Did you take it all at once? And with/without food? Also, are you still taking it since now pregnant? Which brands did you take?

I have read good things about DHEA for older women trying to get pregnant. I am thinking maybe if I take it I have a better chance of not losing the pregnancy.

Thank you!! :D

I hope you start feeling better very soon. xx

[1moregirl]

I'm another one who hasn't been on here for ages :)

Congratulations 1moregirl! :cheer: Wishing you all the best for a healthy pregnancy. :awe:

Hey Purple! I remember you! Thankyou so much for posting and congratulations on the little girl you had in March last year. xx

[dreamofdaughter]

Thank you for the detailed response! I will look into the DHEA. I already take the ubiquinol. I agree exercise is very important! I do 4-5 cardio sessions a week. I had to cut back from 6 because I was losing too much weight.

Thanks again xx

[atomic sagebrush]

Congratulations again! :)

I came back to ask if you could please tell me about the Premular and the DHEA? I had a CP in Sept and am also over 40. How much Premular and DHEA did you take? Did you take it all at once? And with/without food? Also, are you still taking it since now pregnant? Which brands did you take?

I have read good things about DHEA for older women trying to get pregnant. I am thinking maybe if I take it I have a better chance of not losing the pregnancy.

Thank you!! :D

I hope you start feeling better very soon. xx

Of course, if I thought you would benefit from those things I would have suggested them.

We have seen poor rates of pregnancy for women over 35 with one of the ingredients in Premular and really very disappointing results for swaying as well. Plus it can mess up the menstrual cycle, delaying or even stopping ovulation particualrly when taken all cycle long. It used to be used as a birth control pill during the Middle Ages and while it was once believed to sway pink, it's barely gotten better than 50-50 for us and that coupled with all the trouble that it causes, I never use it for anyone over 35 any more and would never ever recommend it for anyone over 40.

DHEA very likely sways blue and can also cause its fair share of issues. I prefer only those who are using it wiht a doctor's supervision (so they can see if you even need it, because many women have perfectly fine DHEA and taking it when your DHEA is already normal will raise your testosterone and possibly cause you to develop PCOS even if you don't have it normally) DHEA does naturally decline as we age, so for women over 44 or so (who have quite low chances of conceiving anyway, and thus taking a gamble may be more preferable) it's ok to play around with. But when you're in the age group of 40-43 you do still have a fair chance of conceving naturally, so it's playing with fire to take DHEA without a doc's guidance, especially if you want a girl.

Think of it this way...imagine if without the DHEA it might take you 9 months to conceive. This seems like an eternity. I know. But you would get there in the end. But then let's say you take DHEA. It gives you PCOS-tendencies and starts making you have really long cycles, or even stops your ovulation totally. So in that same 9 month time period, you've now released only 4 eggs instead of 9. Your eggs are still going bad at the same rate they always were (that's programmed by DNA and is not corrected by a supplement). YOu've literally missed 5 chances you'd have had without the DHEA because your cycle went haywire. And maybe low DHEA was not ever your problem anyway! So you've shot yourself in the foot without knowing if you ever even had low DHEA. That is why I strongly suggest you guys get a test of your DHEA levels rather than just taking it, at least till you're 44/45 and up.

I totally understand the temptation to take something to "fix" the problem. We just have to be careful that we don't end up making matters worse by taking the wrong things. Many, many times it is better to take Vitamin P instead (patience).

[dreamofdaughter]

Thanks, atomic. I will stick with the folate and ubiquinol then.

[dollych]

Congratulations 1moregirl!. I have been reading all the posts and updates on the forums, but I have not posted anything for ages!. So happy for you, here’s to a happy & healthy 9 months!!. Xx

[1moregirl]

Thanks DollyCH. I am still vomiting in the mornings sometimes lately, even after I've had Zofran and some breakfast, but am getting there and it's a good sign. I will be 10 weeks the day after tomorrow and going to get my blood drawn for the percept NIPT test. Won't get the results til following week probably but still exciting. Just praying and keeping my fingers crossed that results come back with low risk. Also have another appointment with my obstetrician this Thursday and she is a lovely lady.

[dollych]

Oh no!. Hope the sickness subsides soon. Good luck with your NIPT test. I had that with my last child, it gives such peace of mind!.
Keep us updated and hope everything is ok. I’m sure it will be. Xx

[1moregirl]

Oh no!. Hope the sickness subsides soon. Good luck with your NIPT test. I had that with my last child, it gives such peace of mind!.
Keep us updated and hope everything is ok. I’m sure it will be. Xx

Thankyou Dolly. Yes I am on the countdown for these last 2 weeks to go and hopefully I will start to feel better then. I usually do. I did with my other three children so I should this time too. Did your NIPT results come back as all low risk....is that how it works? Thankyou. Will find out results next Thursday. xx

[dollych]

Thankyou Dolly. Yes I am on the countdown for these last 2 weeks to go and hopefully I will start to feel better then. I usually do. I did with my other three children so I should this time too. Did your NIPT results come back as all low risk....is that how it works? Thankyou. Will find out results next Thursday. xx

Yes my results came back all low risk and I had the option to find out the gender, which I did.
It was worth the money as I had peace of mind for the rest of my pregnancy because I was classed as ‘ high risk’ due to my age!, I was worried before I had the test, so the results put my mind at ease.
The test also confirmed my 3rd boy was on his way. I was so relieved and happy he was fine & healthy, but at the same time disappointed I wasn’t getting my Girl!. Wouldn’t change him for the world though!.
Good luck. Let us know when you get your results xx

[1moregirl]

Dolly..…..thanks for sharing. That was sooooo lovely to read that it brought tears to my eyes. I am super nervous about finding out the results and am trying to reassure myself every time I have waves of nausea and trying to stop myself gagging. LOL! I am also trying to prepare myself mentally for the possibility that this could be my 3rd boy on the way, which is difficult for me as I have one very excited 8 yr old DD who is literally bursting at the seams for a baby sister. I love my 2 boys dearly but I am secretly hoping and praying for a little DD 2 to complete our family. However, that being said, if it turns out to be my 3rd boy, the health of the baby given my age is of the utmost importance to me. But I will be a tiny bit disappointed for my DD. I'm also scared stiff that the doctor is just going to blurt the gender out to me before I have a chance to say anything, but I hope she will start of with the risks. I keep thinking I will be more at ease once into the second trimester but I don't know.

[dollych]

Dolly..…..thanks for sharing. That was sooooo lovely to read that it brought tears to my eyes. I am super nervous about finding out the results and am trying to reassure myself every time I have waves of nausea and trying to stop myself gagging. LOL! I am also trying to prepare myself mentally for the possibility that this could be my 3rd boy on the way, which is difficult for me as I have one very excited 8 yr old DD who is literally bursting at the seams for a baby sister. I love my 2 boys dearly but I am secretly hoping and praying for a little DD 2 to complete our family. However, that being said, if it turns out to be my 3rd boy, the health of the baby given my age is of the utmost importance to me. But I will be a tiny bit disappointed for my DD. I'm also scared stiff that the doctor is just going to blurt the gender out to me before I have a chance to say anything, but I hope she will start of with the risks. I keep thinking I will be more at ease once into the second trimester but I don't know.

I hope so much you hear pink!, but yes as you said, it will be such a relief to hear you are growing a healthy babba in there!.
My Doctor told me the results firsts for the downs test etc and then confirmed at the end if I wanted to know the gender still.
Hope everything goes ok with your results. Hopefully your sickness calms down soon...... but then again , it’s a good sign!!. Xx

[1moregirl]

Thanks Dolly. How far along now are you with your third little man? It's super exciting having a new baby. I was having a look at some notes I'd made from my DDs and DSs pregnancies (the last 2) and had recorded that I came off the medication some time during week 12 and had mentioned I was starting to feel better and able to eat more without the vomiting, so I am really counting down the days until week 12 is done and dusted. I am sure DH will be happy to see me back in the kitchen doing the evening meals again too. LOL! I just hope it does go away. I have a pregnant friend who is about 34 weeks pregnant with her 5th child and she had really severe all day vomiting and nausea too this time the worst out of her 5 pregnancies and she had it until around week 20. Eeeeeeek! She said it got worse with each pregnancy for her. Anyway, talk again soon. xx

[dollych]

Thanks Dolly. How far along now are you with your third little man? It's super exciting having a new baby. I was having a look at some notes I'd made from my DDs and DSs pregnancies (the last 2) and had recorded that I came off the medication some time during week 12 and had mentioned I was starting to feel better and able to eat more without the vomiting, so I am really counting down the days until week 12 is done and dusted. I am sure DH will be happy to see me back in the kitchen doing the evening meals again too. LOL! I just hope it does go away. I have a pregnant friend who is about 34 weeks pregnant with her 5th child and she had really severe all day vomiting and nausea too this time the worst out of her 5 pregnancies and she had it until around week 20. Eeeeeeek! She said it got worse with each pregnancy for her. Anyway, talk again soon. xx

He’s no longer a baby....... he’s 4 now lol !!. I still treat him like a baby though as he will probably be my last as we’ve been TTC over 12 months and no joy!.
Anyway, good luck and I’ll keep an eye out for your update. Xx

[1moregirl]

He’s no longer a baby....... he’s 4 now lol !!. I still treat him like a baby though as he will probably be my last as we’ve been TTC over 12 months and no joy!.
Anyway, good luck and I’ll keep an eye out for your update. Xx

Don't give up Dolly. Prior to this pregnancy, the last time I was pregnant (as you can see from looking at my signature) was May 2016 and that was a chemical pregnancy as didn't last long at all. So it took me 2 years and 4 months to get pregnant with what I hope is a good egg. I vomited this morning so things are still looking good. 10 weeks 4 days today. I am so excited at the prospect of experiencing pregnancy and childbirth and breastfeeding and all those other milestones that I'm determined to just savour and cherish every moment. Your baby is 4? My baby is 6 and is a little babyish still as I had though he was my last. LOL! Keep the faith and keep trying and hopefully you'll get your baby girl. xx

[LMSM]

1moregirl - how are you? You've been on my mind!