OHbaby! Forums : Older Mums chat https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:10:02 +0000 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:36:55 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=38522 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I&#039;m sorry Trying, thats really...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5892009&title=older-mums-chat#5892009 Author: TinkaElle
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 December 2015 at 8:36pm

I'm sorry Trying, thats really hard :( Good that youre being as positive as possible tho. Were doing ok, will be TTC probably around the same time you come up for public IVF next year, I'll be 38 by then so hopefully things go smoothly but you just never know. Keep in touch X]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2015 20:36:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5892009&title=older-mums-chat#5892009 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hello TinkaElle! Thanks for reaching...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5891855&title=older-mums-chat#5891855 Author: Trying trying!
Subject: 38522
Posted: 06 December 2015 at 7:11pm

Hello TinkaElle! Thanks for reaching out to ask how things are going... That's kind of you. No fertility news from me- just have to wait it out until I am on Public list next year and see what happens then. Not much else can be done. Still have guilt from borrowing $14k from family for private IVF and with no outcome :/ i have to learn to live with it! Trying to move on a bit too in case having children just isn't something we are fortunate to do in our future. Hope you are well?]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:11:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5891855&title=older-mums-chat#5891855 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hows everyone going? Kiwi, Flo,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5891839&title=older-mums-chat#5891839 Author: TinkaElle
Subject: 38522
Posted: 06 December 2015 at 11:56am

Hows everyone going? Kiwi, Flo, Trying? Any new ladies out there as well?]]> Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:56:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5891839&title=older-mums-chat#5891839 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I&#039;m so so sorry your second...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5890705&title=older-mums-chat#5890705 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 05 November 2015 at 8:58pm

I'm so so sorry your second IVF round didn't work for you. I don't know that I can offer much but wanted to put out a big hug to you
If you are in Tauranga I go to an Acupuncturist that is very very knowledgable in fertility and she maybe able to offer assistance
http://www.fertilityacupuncture.co.nz/
Jackie is amazing and her knowledge is boundless]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2015 20:58:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5890705&title=older-mums-chat#5890705 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi- I&#039;m new on this thread......]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5890533&title=older-mums-chat#5890533 Author: Trying trying!
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 November 2015 at 8:51pm

Hi- I'm new on this thread... 40 in April, partner is 42. Have been TTC for 3 years. x2 IVF private as found we can't rely on public system. We are eligible for Public IVF in Jan 216, but won't be seen until at least August 2016). Both IVF so far have been unsuccessful and now we think it's due to egg quality :/ unsure what to do now?! Anyone have experience with poor egg quality? I have very good AMH levels but seems like they are just not good ones. Last IVF finished last Thursday with 8 eggs collected and NONE fertilising. Last four days have been some of the hardest grieving I have been through- hormones come down doesn't help! Any words of advice welcomed :/]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2015 20:51:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5890533&title=older-mums-chat#5890533 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Thanks Mrs Impatient, Good luck...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889396&title=older-mums-chat#5889396 Author: Flora2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 28 September 2015 at 4:51pm

Thanks Mrs Impatient, Good luck :-)]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2015 16:51:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889396&title=older-mums-chat#5889396 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Ladies, I am nearly 38, so...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889320&title=older-mums-chat#5889320 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 25 September 2015 at 8:54pm

Hi Ladies, I am nearly 38, so not far behind. I was lucky enough to be successful with our first round of IVF and am about to go into a frozen transfer with our last embryo so fingers crossed. I wish you both the very best. There is another really good supportive group with some older ladies. Trying to conceive for over 2 years, can't remember the exact name of the group but it's along those lines]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 20:54:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889320&title=older-mums-chat#5889320 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Kiwigirl its nice to meet...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889291&title=older-mums-chat#5889291 Author: Flora2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 25 September 2015 at 2:50pm

Hi Kiwigirl its nice to meet an almost 40yr old :-) I was daunted at turning 40, now I am its fine! its made me even more determined, 40 is only a number - it just happens to be the big 'fertility' number everyone talks about, yawn! We all have 'our' time, no one is the same.
I've read a lot about age and fertility and I think give it until 43 - that seems to be the most common age I've read that fertility goes down closer to zero.
Hang in there :-)]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:50:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889291&title=older-mums-chat#5889291 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : hi I think I qualify for this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889290&title=older-mums-chat#5889290 Author: Kiwigirl75
Subject: 38522
Posted: 25 September 2015 at 2:21pm

hi I think I qualify for this forum! I turn 40 in nov and we have been trying for baby number one for two years. Currently going through IVF and have no noticeable reason why we haven't conceived. Not sure what age we will draw a line in the sand but still hoping I can get pregnant before I turn forty even if it's only just!!]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:21:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889290&title=older-mums-chat#5889290 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi there, not sure if anyone is...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889273&title=older-mums-chat#5889273 Author: Flora2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 25 September 2015 at 11:05am

Hi there, not sure if anyone is on this thread still? I have just turned 40, been TTC for 8 months, have been diagnosed with fibroids, everything else good though, have first fertility appointment soon, extremely nervous as I need so many answers how is everyone else going?]]> Fri, 25 Sep 2015 11:05:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5889273&title=older-mums-chat#5889273 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : We were lucky enough to fall pregnant...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882761&title=older-mums-chat#5882761 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 22 April 2015 at 10:26am

We were lucky enough to fall pregnant with the fresh transfer of our first embryo and my beautiful little girl is currently having her morning sleep. I feel so lucky to have her and it worries me that the frozen transfer won't work but I'm trying my best to not get too worked up about it and will do my best to do everything I can to help. Acupuncture, diet, lots of water, etc]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:26:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882761&title=older-mums-chat#5882761 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Ohh we&#039;re thinking of trying...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882733&title=older-mums-chat#5882733 Author: TinkaElle
Subject: 38522
Posted: 21 April 2015 at 12:56pm

Ohh we're thinking of trying from October too! It's scary isn't it, I know things can go wrong at any age there's just so much negativity toward older mommys. Did you get pregnant first time with IVF last time?]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2015 12:56:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882733&title=older-mums-chat#5882733 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi TinkaElleYes, I fit that description...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882721&title=older-mums-chat#5882721 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 21 April 2015 at 9:00am

Hi TinkaElle
Yes, I fit that description to a tee. I am also 37 and we will be trying for number 2 later this year. Nervous about it for sure
We have a frostie that we will try in about October but I am petrified that it won't work
Time is not exactly on our side and although there is technically nothing wrong with either of us (we are unexplained infertility) if it doesn't work it might not happen ]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2015 09:00:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882721&title=older-mums-chat#5882721 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Is anyone still around that fits...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882716&title=older-mums-chat#5882716 Author: TinkaElle
Subject: 38522
Posted: 20 April 2015 at 10:13pm

Is anyone still around that fits in this category? I'm 37 in July & will be trying for #2 soon & a little nervous about it....]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2015 22:13:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5882716&title=older-mums-chat#5882716 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : A.Girl - I&#039;m sorry to hear...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875733&title=older-mums-chat#5875733 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 03 November 2014 at 2:26pm

A.Girl - I'm sorry to hear you had another miscarriage and hope that IVF is the thing that changes that. I was never able to get pregnant and can't imagine the pain a miscarriage can be knowing it was so hard each month when Aunt Flow turned up was awful enough. I was privately funded as we are 'unexplained' and would have had to have waited for 5 years before being able to go on the public funding wait list and I am 37 so we didn't want to wait another 2 year before then going on a 12 mth waiting list knowing that we aren't getting any younger. My BMI was also too high for public funding
We have a frostie and will wait until little miss is 1 before we try again and have the frozen transfer, so that will be around August next or so

BG - Sorry to see you have not been successful and I hope by some miracle it happens for you before the end of the year. Glad you have one little miracle but I am not looking forward to the trying for another, knowing how hard it was the first time. We would really like one more, but I guess we will have to wait and see and hope that it happens ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 14:26:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875733&title=older-mums-chat#5875733 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I&#039;m still here too, will...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875731&title=older-mums-chat#5875731 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 03 November 2014 at 11:58am

I'm still here too, will be 42 next week!! We are calling it quits with TTC at the end of the year, I'm not feeling very hopeful that there will be another. Its been a long road and both DH and I need to move on and let it go. Its consumed our marriage since from day 1! Not sure how I feel really....but I am grateful for the gorgeous wee girl we do have ]]> Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:58:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875731&title=older-mums-chat#5875731 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Wow! I can&#039;t believe you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875693&title=older-mums-chat#5875693 Author: a.girl
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 November 2014 at 6:39pm

Wow! I can't believe you had your baby already. Congrats! It only seems like yesterday you were starting ivf. I can't see tickers on my phone :-)
I don't really know when I start. 3 months ago I was told 6-9 months but haven't heard anything since. I'm going through repromed in Auckland and they are new to the public funding thing. I just had miscarriage number 4 so I'm not that anxious to get utd again. The last mc had nothing to do with my genetic problem which was pretty gutting news to get :-(

Will you start ttc again soon?]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 18:39:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875693&title=older-mums-chat#5875693 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Good luck with your IVF. As you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875690&title=older-mums-chat#5875690 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 November 2014 at 3:47pm

Good luck with your IVF. As you can probably see from my ticker the IVF round that I did in December last year resulted in a beautiful baby girl who is being good and sleeping at the moment. When do you start your round? I remember well being excited and scared waiting to start at this time last year]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 15:47:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875690&title=older-mums-chat#5875690 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi miss I :-) I was just bumping...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875689&title=older-mums-chat#5875689 Author: a.girl
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 November 2014 at 3:37pm

Hi miss I :-) I was just bumping this for someone who asked about a forum like this. I'm ok. Waiting for my turn at ivf with pgd. Taking a wee break from ttc. How are you? ]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 15:37:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875689&title=older-mums-chat#5875689 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi A GirlHow are you? ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875687&title=older-mums-chat#5875687 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 November 2014 at 1:57pm

Hi A Girl
How are you?]]> Sun, 02 Nov 2014 13:57:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875687&title=older-mums-chat#5875687 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Bump ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875677&title=older-mums-chat#5875677 Author: a.girl
Subject: 38522
Posted: 01 November 2014 at 9:44pm

Bump]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2014 21:44:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5875677&title=older-mums-chat#5875677 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Good luck for this month Lulu,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5853661&title=older-mums-chat#5853661 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 09 November 2013 at 6:08pm

Good luck for this month Lulu, hope you get that bubba]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 18:08:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5853661&title=older-mums-chat#5853661 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh no:( so so sorry bg:( it&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5853642&title=older-mums-chat#5853642 Author: Lulu27
Subject: 38522
Posted: 09 November 2013 at 10:01am

Oh no:( so so sorry bg:( it's such a hard road. I'm 40 next month and still no luck here... But this month we have bd'd 5 days leading up to and the day after ov... Not letting that egg slip by this month... In my head I really wanted to be utd by 40...! A last ditch attempt:) ]]> Sat, 09 Nov 2013 10:01:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5853642&title=older-mums-chat#5853642 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh BG, I&#039;m so so so sorry...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5850752&title=older-mums-chat#5850752 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 October 2013 at 7:17pm

Oh BG, I'm so so so sorry to hear of your loss
I really hope that you get your sticky bubba in Jan
Good on you both for taking a positive and seeing what you can do differently
I also am starting an exercise and heatlhy eating plan as I start IVF this month]]> Thu, 10 Oct 2013 19:17:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5850752&title=older-mums-chat#5850752 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : So anyway, that pregnancy ended...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5850016&title=older-mums-chat#5850016 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 October 2013 at 8:45pm

So anyway, that pregnancy ended in m/c. That's two since our DD, hard pill to swallow. Don't really belong anywhere as we are not ttc for a few months so thought I'd pop in here and see how our older Mums are getting on!
DH and I are going to start ttc again in Jan and that will be our last go - 3rd time lucky?! We cant go on like this, we have to call it a day at some stage. I will be 41 in a couple of months, I have to be realistic about another pregnancy working. Clearly we have an egg problem! We are going to make some changes when we try again - DH is on menevit and I am embarking on a exercise and healthy eating plan. If it doesn't work then at least I can say we gave it our everything.
I never expected to have two more miscarriages, I so thought my body would know what to do after my DD. This is a tough ole road that's for sure.
Hope everyone else is doing ok ]]> Wed, 02 Oct 2013 20:45:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5850016&title=older-mums-chat#5850016 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Congrats bg!!!!!! Awesome news:)...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5846556&title=older-mums-chat#5846556 Author: Lulu27
Subject: 38522
Posted: 23 August 2013 at 2:52pm

Congrats bg!!!!!! Awesome news:) ]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:52:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5846556&title=older-mums-chat#5846556 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : OMG BG, that&#039;s awesome!!!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5846082&title=older-mums-chat#5846082 Author: Happygal
Subject: 38522
Posted: 19 August 2013 at 1:26pm

OMG BG, that's awesome!!!! The best news!!! Congrats!!! Now I just need to catch up to you!!! lol... ]]> Mon, 19 Aug 2013 13:26:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5846082&title=older-mums-chat#5846082 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : OMG YAY Babygiraffe, that is fantastic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845969&title=older-mums-chat#5845969 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 August 2013 at 9:16am

OMG YAY Babygiraffe, that is fantastic news. So happy for you ]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 09:16:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845969&title=older-mums-chat#5845969 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I got my BFP! Tested on Friday...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845967&title=older-mums-chat#5845967 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 August 2013 at 8:46am

I got my BFP! Tested on Friday and two lines came up straight away! Pretty stoked and relieved. Oh course I have a long way to go so just taking each day as it comes at the moment. Did another test this morning and its much darker so thats a good sign ]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 08:46:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845967&title=older-mums-chat#5845967 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Yes, I love charting - being doing...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845724&title=older-mums-chat#5845724 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 15 August 2013 at 1:25pm

Yes, I love charting - being doing it forever. Used it as a contraceptive in the early days. And I used OPK's this cycle which I don't usually do but I was suspicious that I wasn't ov as per what my chart was telling me. Turns out my chart was correct so that put my mind at rest.
Boobs still sore but I am spotting now so not so sure now. My temp did go up again this morning - quietly hopeful? Gonna be bad and test in the morning so I'll be back to post the good or bad news....]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2013 13:25:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845724&title=older-mums-chat#5845724 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I know BG would be great if we...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845679&title=older-mums-chat#5845679 Author: Happygal
Subject: 38522
Posted: 15 August 2013 at 7:15am

I know BG would be great if we were pregnant again the same time, fingers crossed!!! Sounds promising with sore boobs etc this month, really hope you have some good news soon!!! Do you find charting is good? I must try that!! Has anyone used ovulations tests? I have used them in the past and got some more the other week and I got a positive one last week, yay, so will see what happens!!! :-)]]> Thu, 15 Aug 2013 07:15:11 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845679&title=older-mums-chat#5845679 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Happygal!!! So lovely to see...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845488&title=older-mums-chat#5845488 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 13 August 2013 at 4:38pm

Happygal!!! So lovely to see you back on here Always think of you and wonder how you are getting on. I thought you might be coming on here with good news! We are still plodding along with no luck yet. Although I think I ov earlier than thought I did and if I play around with my chart a bit it now tells me I ov on CD16. My boobs are sore....which they never usually are - I cant help but get my hopes up! Trying to keep myself occupied and not think about it - last month I convinced myself I was UTD and I wasn't and it hurts.
I hope you have some luck soon Happy, would love to do it with you all over again ]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2013 16:38:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845488&title=older-mums-chat#5845488 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi ladies, I haven&#039;t been...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845441&title=older-mums-chat#5845441 Author: Happygal
Subject: 38522
Posted: 13 August 2013 at 7:28am

Hi ladies, I haven't been on here for so long!!! Hey Babygiraffe, its been awhile, really hope it happens soon for us both again!!!

Our little girl is 18 months now, time has flown, took about 2 years to get pregnant with her, I'm now 43 and we have been trying for a few months now!!!

If Halle Berry can do it at 46, gives us all hope!!! :-)]]> Tue, 13 Aug 2013 07:28:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5845441&title=older-mums-chat#5845441 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : 2 and a half years:( that&#039;s...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844971&title=older-mums-chat#5844971 Author: Lulu27
Subject: 38522
Posted: 09 August 2013 at 8:37am

2 and a half years:( that's a long time mrs I. If we don't get pregnant by the time I am 41, I am keen to go down the road of adopting a toddler from overseas...I read about a couple in a magazine recently. Wish I could find the article again... Mentally I can handle that more than I can getting obsessed about having a baby before a certain age. I hope that makes sense? Writing in a rush:)!]]> Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:37:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844971&title=older-mums-chat#5844971 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi LuluCongratulations on your...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844900&title=older-mums-chat#5844900 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 08 August 2013 at 5:59pm

Hi Lulu
Congratulations on your first baby, hoping number 2 comes easy for you
I am trying for number one and always thought that you stopped taking the pill and you get pregnant within 12 mths. Well we decided to wait until we were financially secure before buying a house, getting married and having been trying for 2 and a half years with no success. Lots of tests and nothing wrong with either of us, we are looking to do IVF in November
Best of luck]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 17:59:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844900&title=older-mums-chat#5844900 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Lulu and welcome to our wee...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844867&title=older-mums-chat#5844867 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 08 August 2013 at 1:02pm

Hi Lulu and welcome to our wee group. Been a bit quiet in here of late, must get things ramped up again!
I can so relate to you about trying to again - I found the early days really hard as well. Actually to be fair I still have days where I just want to hide under my bed. haha..! Being a Mummy is hard work that's for sure. I'd dearly love my little girl to have a brother or sister but I do feel a little worried about coping with two. I think there would be too many regrets if I got to 45 and the only reason why we didn't try again was because it might be too hard. I want to have another baby, I really do - I hope fate has something nice in store for our family soon.
Good luck Lulu, hope it happens for you soon.
Hope everyone else is doing great as well!
]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 13:02:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844867&title=older-mums-chat#5844867 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hello ladies:)! I&#039;m ttc #...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844848&title=older-mums-chat#5844848 Author: Lulu27
Subject: 38522
Posted: 08 August 2013 at 10:38am

Hello ladies:)! I'm ttc # 2. Been trying over 12 months now... I'm 40 at the end of this year and I had 1 MC prior to son coming along:) he is 3 next month. I used to chat on here when ttc years ago and thought it was time to come back!
I was in 2 minds for a long time about having another, as I didn't overly enjoy the first time around, but know that I want a wee brother or sister for my wee man. I'm not charting or anything, as I don't want to get obsessed and all the highs and lows that come with it... I'm taking a more if it happens it happens approach:) good luck to all you ladies and I hope to read a bfp story on here soon:)!
Oh, and I have a half an operational uterus which doesn't help things... Bicornate uterus... But it makes pregnancy quite high risk depending on where the foetus implants:)!
]]> Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:38:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5844848&title=older-mums-chat#5844848 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : oh, and yes I am charting - but...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5838011&title=older-mums-chat#5838011 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 June 2013 at 7:30pm

oh, and yes I am charting - but totally middle-ages style! My acupuncturist has given me a paper chart to fill out and bring in to her on my weekly appointments. I thought about using FF as well but decided that if it were at odds with what she told me I'd just end up really confused In fact, we're pretty certain I ov exactly when I always have, and my cycle length is the same as always - so she's really looking at it to establish what else might be the problem. Really interesting tho'. How bout you? You still charting? (Sorry if you've already mentioned).]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:30:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5838011&title=older-mums-chat#5838011 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Man, I sooooooooo hope you do...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5838007&title=older-mums-chat#5838007 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 June 2013 at 7:24pm

Man, I sooooooooo hope you do this coming cycle too! Then I have someone to freeeeeeeak out with - what a total train wreak that thread would be ha,ha! But honestly - couldn't think of anything better than to have someone like you to share the experience with so you and dh make sure you get busy so we can do this lol!
On a serious note, knew you wouldn't be alone in your thoughts - but great to hear you've read about others in the same situation... just helps to reaffirm how you're feeling and lets you know you're not alone... kinda comforting. ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:24:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5838007&title=older-mums-chat#5838007 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh I so hope you get a BFP this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837993&title=older-mums-chat#5837993 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 June 2013 at 6:07pm

Oh I so hope you get a BFP this cycle RT, you deserve it sooooooo much. Are you charting?   

Did a bit of a google search on Mum's having baby No. 2 and it turns out I am not alone in my thoughts and worries! I felt so much better after reading what they had to say. Now I just have to tackle falling pg and then keeping it. If only it was that easy!

How is everyone else doing? ]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:07:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837993&title=older-mums-chat#5837993 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hiya BG,Yup, I think the way you&#039;re...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837981&title=older-mums-chat#5837981 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 10 June 2013 at 5:06pm

Hiya BG,
Yup, I think the way you're feeling is totally normal - TBH I'm scared to get a bfp - when the time comes I'm not quite sure how I'll feel. In saying that, this is our 3rd cycle since m/c and think I'll be feeling a little disappointed if no bfp this cycle too - such a contradiction to feel scared to be utd and disappointed if not. I understand how you're feeling about the first tri - it's what scares me most. I've decided that pregnancy after m/c defies all the laws of common sense - in life you learn that if you do something once and it causes you physical or emotional pain then you're stupid to do it again... but in this instance it just feels right to carry on despite the potential hurt... there's more to gain than lose.
I can imagine how watching your wee girl would reinforce your want for another baby. In a slightly similar way I see my 2 nephews (3 and 1) and so want for them to have a cousin. I think it's wonderful you feel that way - it's really clear you're not over yet!
So here's to 'next time lucky' for us (that includes Mrs I and any other oldies lurking around in here lol)...
Nutmeg how are you doing? Hope all is well with you all.]]> Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:06:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837981&title=older-mums-chat#5837981 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I&#039;ve decided I&#039;m not...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837832&title=older-mums-chat#5837832 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 09 June 2013 at 12:33pm

I've decided I'm not doing serial hcg's next time round either Rudtulip. Waste of time - I mean its either going to work or its not. They just turn me into a freakin psycho! I'll just get my midwife to send me for an early scan about 6 weeks and go from there.

I still feel really apprehensive about falling pg again - I wish I could shake myself out of it. I'm sure I am the only Mother in the world who feels like this - so many 'What Ifs' with me. I feel tired thinking about the first 12 weeks and all the hoo har that goes with it. Sigh...

But then I watch my wee girl playing on the floor and a little brother or sister would be so good for her. I dont feel like my family is complete even though it scares the bejesus out of me to go there again!

Tell me I'm normal? Hahahah ]]> Sun, 09 Jun 2013 12:33:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837832&title=older-mums-chat#5837832 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh big hugs BG and Mrs I!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837335&title=older-mums-chat#5837335 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 6:49pm

Oh big hugs BG and Mrs I!!
BG I've been thinking of you too! I really, really understand the fear of m/c'ing again.. what a nightmare. Last time I went into hospital for my d&c the staff knew me! But I've decided that I'll try overlook the chances of it happening again and give it another shot. I've already made some decisions around how I'm going to cope a bit better if I get utd again (like not doing serial hcg's - total waste of time as mine have always been fine while the pregnancy hasn't been - they just do my head in), and letting my boss know as soon as I get bfp so he understands why I'm not myself (he knows of our losses). I'm hoping that by deciding on some coping mechanisms now I might be calmer when/if i get utd.
Mrs I, so sorry your IUI hasn't worked out for you - good on you guys for taking a holiday - so envious! Sounds wonderful to go away and concentrate on the places, sights and each other without thinking about ttc - I wish you the most wonderful time!
BG you're right about the cost of acupuncture - a little expensive, but I think other than this I won't be trying much else - like you I'm over specialists, tests etc... time will tell though, so often things come up that make you change your mind about how to go about this journey.
You are both in my thoughts right now - hope to keep hearing of how you're both doing, take care.]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:49:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837335&title=older-mums-chat#5837335 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh Baby Giraffe I know exactly...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837331&title=older-mums-chat#5837331 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 05 June 2013 at 6:08pm

Oh Baby Giraffe I know exactly where you are coming from, after our 4 rounds of unsuccessful IUI, we are taking a break for 4 months going on holiday and will then decide if we do IVF after that. It is so exhausting and I hope that in October I will be back to my normal positive self but at the moment just feel tired of it all]]> Wed, 05 Jun 2013 18:08:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837331&title=older-mums-chat#5837331 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh yay you joined us Redtuilip!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837224&title=older-mums-chat#5837224 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 04 June 2013 at 8:53pm

Oh yay you joined us Redtuilip! Been thinking of you lots and wondering how you are going. Hope the acupuncture is the answer to your problems. We tried that for a bit after a few of my m/c but it just got too expensive so I flagged it. Are you back trying again? Hope you are feeling ok after your last ordeal.

Cycle 3 after my m/c and no luck. Feeling a bit despondent and starting to question if I should even be going back for No. 2. I'll be 41 when he/she arrives now, actually probably closer to 42. I know I'm not done and I'd dearly love to give our wee girl a Brother or Sister....but time is ticking on and what if I end up having another miscarriage? And if no pregnancy eventuates, I'm not sure I have the energy to deal with specialist appointments and more scans, blood tests etc etc. Let alone the money! Argh. Just having a moment I know. Need to pick myself up and keep on trucking ]]> Tue, 04 Jun 2013 20:53:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837224&title=older-mums-chat#5837224 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Mrs impatient, sorry for the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837000&title=older-mums-chat#5837000 Author: Nutmeg35
Subject: 38522
Posted: 03 June 2013 at 11:04am

Hi Mrs impatient, sorry for the slow response both computers decided to die this week (& my typing skills on phone are a bit awkward) ivf was $12k for one cycle. I think it is normally bet $10k & $15k depending on amount of drugs req'd.

Hi redtulip sorry to hear of your mc's. Thank you for the recommendation . I'll check out the web-site & other thread too. FX for sticky bean! ]]> Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:04:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5837000&title=older-mums-chat#5837000 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Nutmeg,I&#039;m seeing a great...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836915&title=older-mums-chat#5836915 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 02 June 2013 at 10:24am

Hi Nutmeg,
I'm seeing a great acupucturist named Angelique Kingley-Smith in Sandringham. I'm 40 and my DH and I have been ttc our first since I was 37. Unfortunately we have had 4 m/c's in that time. All of our tests have come back normal so I've been diagnosed with 'Unexplained Recurrent Pregnancy Loss'. I've started to see Angelique in the hope that she can help us achieve a 'sticky' bean.
If you'd like to check her out her website is www.acupuncturehealth.co.nz.
One of the ladies in the tww thread has just started an acupuncture thread too so maybe check that out as well ]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:24:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836915&title=older-mums-chat#5836915 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Nutmeg, I am in a similar boat...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836889&title=older-mums-chat#5836889 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 01 June 2013 at 7:34pm

Hi Nutmeg, I am in a similar boat to you me 35.5 and DH 36.5 and have been TTC #1 since March 2011
Have had all the tests and have found nothing wrong
Have just completed 4 rounds of privately funded IUI unsuccessfully
Have been having acupuncture and am lucky enough to have an awesome lady with great fertility experience
Do you mind if I ask how much your privately funded IVF was?]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:34:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836889&title=older-mums-chat#5836889 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi there, I an an older Mum to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836887&title=older-mums-chat#5836887 Author: Nutmeg35
Subject: 38522
Posted: 01 June 2013 at 5:55pm

Hi there, I an an older Mum to Be - both DH and I are 36 - 37 later this year. We've been TTC #1 since March 2011. I'm keen to read and hear about ways of improving chances. We've had lots of tests and apart from my AMH (1 pmol/l) level, everything else was in order.

I had an Angel baby in July 2012 (at 11wks + 1 day) and have just done my first IVF cycle (private, as AML levels don't count). I received a positive result on Thursday but low 31 HSG level. So another blood test this morning, and unfortunately, HSG levels have dropped to 8, so not successful (this time).

So back to the drawing board. I've just ordered 30 ovulation strips from baby4you and joined fertility friend, so I can start charting again. Can anyone recommend a good acupuncture (or something) in Auckland (preferably on the Shore).]]> Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:55:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5836887&title=older-mums-chat#5836887 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi I&#039;m 38 ben diagnosed with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835628&title=older-mums-chat#5835628 Author: Hopeful75116987
Subject: 38522
Posted: 19 May 2013 at 12:22am

Hi I'm 38 ben diagnosed with unexplained aswell so intensely frustrating no reason = nothing in the diagnosis box ok if you are private no ok if you are public we got sent back through to our local DHB for more tests which I will fully admit one phone call from gynae to OFS could have solved while on 5 month wait list for OFS apt now 10 months later almost ready to complete last test.... waste of my time oh hell yeah it was!!]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 00:22:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835628&title=older-mums-chat#5835628 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : All the best Mrs I, I hope that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835613&title=older-mums-chat#5835613 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 May 2013 at 7:08pm

All the best Mrs I, I hope that was the one too! I am having bad ov pains as well so hoping that's a good sign for the tww ahead. Been on a bit of a bd'ing marathon so fingers crossed we can take a breather after tonight! Starting to feel concerned about conceiving and then if that does actually work, it sticking. On a good note, at the end of my tww I have a night out planned with a good friend to celebrate her 40th - if I'm UTD then so be it.....if I not then I'll be giving it a damn good nudge that night! ]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 19:08:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835613&title=older-mums-chat#5835613 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : HI BabyGiraffe - Had my 4th IUI...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835532&title=older-mums-chat#5835532 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 5:33pm

HI BabyGiraffe - Had my 4th IUI insemination today, hoping that this is the one !!! Had really bad ovulation pains this month, so hoping that is a good sign]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 17:33:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835532&title=older-mums-chat#5835532 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Bump for any newbies!Hope everyone...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835497&title=older-mums-chat#5835497 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 17 May 2013 at 11:07am

Bump for any newbies!

Hope everyone is doing well. I'm just waiting patiently for ov this month and hoping like mad we have some luck. And it sticks!]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:07:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5835497&title=older-mums-chat#5835497 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Girls, I know some of you from...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833688&title=older-mums-chat#5833688 Author: Mrs Impatient
Subject: 38522
Posted: 28 April 2013 at 9:10am

Hi Girls, I know some of you from other threads but I am 35 and DH is 36. We have been trying for over 2 years and have done 3 rounds of IUI with the first 2 unsuccessful and awaiting result this coming week for the latest one

Amazing Gift - Such a wonderful story, thank you so much for sharing

I love Sport - I am so sorry for your lost. Congrats on DD and hoping for a BFP for you soon

Good luck to everyone]]> Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:10:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833688&title=older-mums-chat#5833688 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi guys,I love sport that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833622&title=older-mums-chat#5833622 Author: Pitter patter
Subject: 38522
Posted: 26 April 2013 at 10:39pm

Hi guys,I love sport that is a tough road, as with lots of pthers in this group-lets hope for lots of BFPs for the older ttcers. Note there are a few of us who have had miscarriages and also a few having trouble concieving number 2/3-I guess age isn't on our side in that regard eh. Pepi I turned 36 last week too! I which i lived in Auck and could go to mother well, I was reading about their accupunturists on the net and they sound amazing.
 
An amazing gift love your inspiational story
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:39:18 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833622&title=older-mums-chat#5833622 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi ilovesport and welcome! We...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833575&title=older-mums-chat#5833575 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 26 April 2013 at 12:38pm

Hi ilovesport and welcome! We have been trying for No. 2 now for almost a year. I miscarried twins back in Feb and only really back on the horse again now. Prior that to that we conceived our daughter in 2011 after three consecutive miscarriages. So its been a hard road....I am hopeful I'll get to do it all again soon, just have to keep being positive about he future. I am 40 now so definitely hear that clock ticking!
I'm sorry to hear you lost your son at 16 months. That would've been devastating for your family    You have had a tough time with that and all your miscarriages - I hope you have some luck with the naturopath.
How are you feeling Pepi? You must be testing soon?]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:38:47 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833575&title=older-mums-chat#5833575 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hello,Well I turned 36 last week,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833572&title=older-mums-chat#5833572 Author: Pepi-bebe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 26 April 2013 at 12:22pm

Hello,
Well I turned 36 last week, and am in the TWW at the moment. My wife and I have been trying since Aug 11, yes with the help of a donor lol!
I've been pregnant twice and carried to 12 weeks then lost them. It turned out to be anti-thyroid antibodies, so I've had an amazing naturopath (from Motherwell in Mt Eden, Auckland) work with me since April 2012. The antibodies are now more than halved and my thyroid seems under control, so now we just wait for that elusive BFP.
I've also been having regular acuouncture, cranial osteopathy, and the thing that has helped the most (apart form the naturopathics), is hypnotherapy to help me relax. You know so many people tell you that you must relax and that they conceived when they relaxed or took a break or gave up trying? Well that's not an option for us as we must chart and time inseminations closely, so the hypnotherapy helped me to relax my mind and not obsess quite so much. Highly recommended! I have my lady's details if any one wanted to give it a try - she's based in Whangaparoa and has a clinic in Northcote too, specialises in hypno for fertility / infertility and post-miscarriage.
Best wishes to us all!
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:48 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833572&title=older-mums-chat#5833572 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi there Well I am an older Mum...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833567&title=older-mums-chat#5833567 Author: music
Subject: 38522
Posted: 26 April 2013 at 11:22am

Hi there Well I am an older Mum to. Had miscarriages in the past and had one early in our relationship with my husband but had to wait until he was ready to try again. Anyway we got pregnancy in 2009 and had a son full term and healthy very happy he was wonderful then we lost him at 15 months 5 days short of 16 months dont know why he died. I was already pregnant with our little girl and she is 17 months now. We had a miscarriage in November 2012 and having be trying ever since no luck so far. Thats our story I am off to a naturalpath soon once I ring up and get an appointment. Hoping to be pregnant soon before our due date of the end of July which was our miscarriage. I was hoping for a family of 3 children I may get three live children but I want 3 to watch grow up to. If we get another baby I will be very happy for sure. Good to everyone out there. Sorry for the long post. I will try that charting chart you are talking about to.
]]> Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:22:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5833567&title=older-mums-chat#5833567 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Yes, you also take your temperature...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830717&title=older-mums-chat#5830717 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 28 March 2013 at 6:32am

Yes, you also take your temperature everyday and some girls also check their cervix. I dont, I just take my temp and watch my cervical fluid. If you look over in the charting girls thread there are some charts on the last page you can look at if you like. We all chart with Fertility Friend which you can do free of charge ]]> Thu, 28 Mar 2013 06:32:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830717&title=older-mums-chat#5830717 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Thanks for the welcome babygiraffe.Can...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830699&title=older-mums-chat#5830699 Author: puppy
Subject: 38522
Posted: 27 March 2013 at 9:59pm

Thanks for the welcome babygiraffe.
Can I ask a stupid question? Is charting more than just check for ov?]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:59:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830699&title=older-mums-chat#5830699 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Puppy! Welcome to the thread....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830612&title=older-mums-chat#5830612 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 27 March 2013 at 8:41am

Hi Puppy! Welcome to the thread. I will be 41 at the end of the year and we have been trying for No. 2 for about 10 months now. I had a miscarriage back in Feb so we have only started trying again now. I have charted for years, find it really good! I miss ov this month though so have to wait it out another month. Damn it! Oh well, just started back at work part time so its probably a good thing. Hope the clomid helps you along - keep us posted!]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:41:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830612&title=older-mums-chat#5830612 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi thereI am very much an older...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830595&title=older-mums-chat#5830595 Author: puppy
Subject: 38522
Posted: 26 March 2013 at 10:20pm

Hi there
I am very much an older mum!! I am 43. I have one son who is just over 2 years old. Been trying for no2 for some time now.
Have been checking ov using POAS method but nothing happening. Been to FA (shame we have to pay for everything because we are so old!!) Have been put on Clomiphene to give me a boost.

Had ectopic last year ,

Happy to find somewhere to talk to lovely people in a similar position]]> Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:20:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5830595&title=older-mums-chat#5830595 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi guys,Anamazing gift what...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5828383&title=older-mums-chat#5828383 Author: Pitter patter
Subject: 38522
Posted: 04 March 2013 at 7:38pm

Hi guys,
Anamazing gift what a lovely inspiring story- thank you for sharing and will be excited to hear when your little one arrives!
We are about the same ages as you mBrady, I am going on 36 and my man is almost 40, feel like I'm an old mum! We have a DD who is 3 1/2 and have been trying for number 2 for a couple of years now. An amazing gift love the never say never advice-thank you
]]> Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:38:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5828383&title=older-mums-chat#5828383 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi there, I&#039;m not sure if...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827645&title=older-mums-chat#5827645 Author: MBrady
Subject: 38522
Posted: 24 February 2013 at 10:23pm

Hi there, I'm not sure if i qualify as "older" I'll be 36 this year (June) DH will be 41 (October) we have 1 son who is 9months - he took us 3years to conceive we had 1 appointment with FA and then I had a lap to remove Endo and here we are! We have been talking about being careless again, its reassuring that my body knows what to do now, but time isn't on our side... ]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:23:19 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827645&title=older-mums-chat#5827645 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : I used to be susyl in charting,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827275&title=older-mums-chat#5827275 Author: sem
Subject: 38522
Posted: 20 February 2013 at 10:13am

I used to be susyl in charting, was only there for about 4 months though. Felt like much longer though especially considering how many pages we would go through each day!

]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:13:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827275&title=older-mums-chat#5827275 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : If I can provide any sentiments...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827270&title=older-mums-chat#5827270 Author: AnAmazingGift
Subject: 38522
Posted: 20 February 2013 at 9:04am

If I can provide any sentiments or words of encouragement to any of you who want it -
 
NEVER EVER SAY NEVER!
 
Even in your darkest hour (and I have been there, believe me...) - I have always found there is some light - it might take a while to find it, and it might not be how you expect, but sometimes advice and help can come in the most amazing ways. Let friends and family know of your dream, you never know who is listening and pondering how they can help you. :)
]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:04:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827270&title=older-mums-chat#5827270 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Yes Sem I was MB - who were you?...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827269&title=older-mums-chat#5827269 Author: AnAmazingGift
Subject: 38522
Posted: 20 February 2013 at 9:01am

Yes Sem I was MB - who were you? Nice to 'see' you all again and I soooooooooo hope we all get successful - I'm still on tenterhooks but if anyone can do this for my husband and I it's my incredible selfless friend!]]> Wed, 20 Feb 2013 09:01:37 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827269&title=older-mums-chat#5827269 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh wow I MB! Yes I do remember...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827148&title=older-mums-chat#5827148 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 February 2013 at 9:24pm

Oh wow I MB! Yes I do remember you, I was going through my m/c about the same time you were. What an amazing gift alright - congrats on 'your' pregnancy! I look forward to reading about your journey. I changed my name from Mrshopeful a few years ago, didn't feel very positive. Must've worked, we have a beautiful wee girl now. Hee hee..
Who did you used to be Sem?
Nice to see a few older Mums floating around - gives me hope anyway. I will be 41 at the end of the year!
]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:24:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827148&title=older-mums-chat#5827148 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : AnAmazingGift wrote:Hi, I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827143&title=older-mums-chat#5827143 Author: sem
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 February 2013 at 9:09pm

Originally posted by AnAmazingGift AnAmazingGift wrote:

Hi, I'm about to be an 'older mum' too, I am 41 in a few days and will be a Mum in August. I know a few of the names on this thread, babygiraffe was Mrs Hopeful, tarns, and Scaredy Cat, I remember you all from when I was TTC and endlessly having mc's (I was MB, you might remember me). Anyway, for me we finally proved my oven didn't work properly and we went down the road of adoption and Homes4Life but to no avail as got really annoyed with CYFs for reasons I won't go into on here (mostly lack of communication and empathy). Anyway, last year a long-time friend offered us her 'oven' and after a lengthy legal process and another IVF round, she is now 13 weeks pregnant with my husband's and mine baby - we are soooooooooooo lucky!

*sorry lurking*
Oh wow! Are you MB from the charting girls a couple of years back (I have changed my handle since then too)?? I do often think of you and wonder how you are getting on (in a no creepy kind of way Tongue) This is just SO nice to hear that finally your dream is coming true. I am very happy for you!
*lurker out*
]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:09:53 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827143&title=older-mums-chat#5827143 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Wow... What an amazing thing she...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827140&title=older-mums-chat#5827140 Author: Minny
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 February 2013 at 9:04pm

Wow... What an amazing thing she is doing for you. It takes a very special person to put her body through that for someone else. So very exciting for you.

I hope this time will just fly by for you. ]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 21:04:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827140&title=older-mums-chat#5827140 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi, I&#039;m about to be an &#039;older...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827094&title=older-mums-chat#5827094 Author: AnAmazingGift
Subject: 38522
Posted: 18 February 2013 at 1:41pm

Hi, I'm about to be an 'older mum' too, I am 41 in a few days and will be a Mum in August. I know a few of the names on this thread, babygiraffe was Mrs Hopeful, tarns, and Scaredy Cat, I remember you all from when I was TTC and endlessly having mc's (I was MB, you might remember me). Anyway, for me we finally proved my oven didn't work properly and we went down the road of adoption and Homes4Life but to no avail as got really annoyed with CYFs for reasons I won't go into on here (mostly lack of communication and empathy). Anyway, last year a long-time friend offered us her 'oven' and after a lengthy legal process and another IVF round, she is now 13 weeks pregnant with my husband's and mine baby - we are soooooooooooo lucky!

Edited by AnAmazingGift - 18 February 2013 at 1:42pm]]> Mon, 18 Feb 2013 13:41:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827094&title=older-mums-chat#5827094 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Thanks babygiraffe, he was 980g...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827056&title=older-mums-chat#5827056 Author: Minny
Subject: 38522
Posted: 17 February 2013 at 8:30pm

Thanks babygiraffe, he was 980g at birth, so was really super tiny, which is partly my reason for not wanting TTC #2 too early, as he will be a little behind where he should be for a couple of years until he catches up!

I see that you lost twins recently, very sorry to hear.

I guess I never even considered that my body might not be ready to TTC after 6 months, or 9 months even.... I guess I just have to take what comes, because unless my body is ready nothing will happen either naturally or with IVF! And of course because I had a baby with IUGR I am high risk to have that problem again so will go under a high risk team anyway so want to make sure I am as prepared as I can be to try and prevent a repeat of my teeny tiny boy!



Edited by Minny - 17 February 2013 at 8:31pm]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:30:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827056&title=older-mums-chat#5827056 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hey Minny, congrats on the birth...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827039&title=older-mums-chat#5827039 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 17 February 2013 at 4:45pm

Hey Minny, congrats on the birth of your baby boy I'm glad he is doing well, wow 10 weeks early is EARLY! Its not wrong that you are thinking about No. 2....I was thinking about No. 2 before I even had No. 1 We have been trying since about June, our DD 5 months old. To be honest I dont think my body got back to normal until she was around 11 months old anyway. I am going back to see my specialist next week, I'm keen to make the most of every month now. ]]> Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:45:25 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827039&title=older-mums-chat#5827039 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi ladies,I have just become a...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827007&title=older-mums-chat#5827007 Author: Minny
Subject: 38522
Posted: 16 February 2013 at 10:00pm

Hi ladies,

I have just become a first time mum at the age of 39. My boy was born 10 weeks premature last month but is doing great,

It seems wrong somehow that we are already talking about #2 but age is really not on my side as I will be 40 at the end of the year. We conceived #1 with IVF, and will most likely have to use the same again, which I don't mind, but think we will try naturally for three months before heading back to FA. We have decided to start that three months once our boy is 6 months old, then if no luck return to FA when he's 9 months. To be honest I am struggling with this decision, but also don't want to wait too long because of the higher risks involved with high maternal age. It's so hard! I really just want time to enjoy my tiny boy,

I suppose that even if I fall PG at 9 months, I still have 9months again before no2 comes along, but somehow still feels too soon! ]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 22:00:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827007&title=older-mums-chat#5827007 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : OMG C&J 27 weeks!!! How are you...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827006&title=older-mums-chat#5827006 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 38522
Posted: 16 February 2013 at 9:14pm

OMG C&J 27 weeks!!! How are you going! Do you know what you're having? I'm going to have to do some stalking lol

Good luck with concieving when you're around 40, it's possible my friend did it

Edited by AandCsmum - 16 February 2013 at 9:14pm]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2013 21:14:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5827006&title=older-mums-chat#5827006 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Just wondered how all the &#039;older&#039;...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5826795&title=older-mums-chat#5826795 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 14 February 2013 at 2:10pm

Just wondered how all the 'older' Mums are getting on? Might be some newbies that want to join in
I'm just getting over m/c No. 4 so will take a few months out before we try again. Hoping we will have some luck. Plenty of people having babies at 40 right? ]]> Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:10:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5826795&title=older-mums-chat#5826795 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Oh! Well I&#039;ve had that!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816427&title=older-mums-chat#5816427 Author: tan73
Subject: 38522
Posted: 12 October 2012 at 10:57am

Oh! Well I've had that! Thanks!]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:57:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816427&title=older-mums-chat#5816427 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : If you get AF Tan then your hcg...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816407&title=older-mums-chat#5816407 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 12 October 2012 at 8:22am

If you get AF Tan then your hcg will be back to zero ]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:22:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816407&title=older-mums-chat#5816407 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Thanks babygiraffe - I&#039;ll...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816406&title=older-mums-chat#5816406 Author: tan73
Subject: 38522
Posted: 12 October 2012 at 8:20am

Thanks babygiraffe - I'll keep going with my temp and start the CM charting too. If I get AF this time I think I'll ask the doc for a HCG blood test too.]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:20:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816406&title=older-mums-chat#5816406 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Tan you really need to chart for...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816326&title=older-mums-chat#5816326 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 11 October 2012 at 1:05pm

Tan you really need to chart for a few months to get a real clear picture of when you ov. After a m/c your chart will be all over the show, i know mine were. I would just keep temping and recording your cm - a picture should show for you soon. If you temp is up and staying up then chances are you have ov. A HPT wont tell you if your hcg levels are right back down to zero, the only way you can do this is from a blood test. I see your m/c was about 6 weeks ago? It might take a few months for your body to get back into the swing of things.
Jen, Fertility Friend are amazing - I've used them for years. And no, I dont take any supplements (apart from folic acid) - I just try and eat healthy. Although easier said than done!]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 13:05:50 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816326&title=older-mums-chat#5816326 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi everyone. I am 39, turning...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816315&title=older-mums-chat#5816315 Author: tan73
Subject: 38522
Posted: 11 October 2012 at 11:44am

Hi everyone. I am 39, turning 40 in July. We are TTC at the moment. I had a missed miscarriage in Aug, after falling pg on the first shot. I am hoping this bodes well for future TTC. I used to have a regular cycle that you could set your watch to but I am not sure if it is regular now. It makes working out when I am ovulating very hard. I have been charting my temp since a week before OV. It went up, up, up, then down, then up, up, up and stayed up. I was hoping this would tell me when I am OV over a few months but now I'm just confused. Maybe I'm not ovulating yet? I have done one HPT after the miscarriage, right before my first AF as I had a few symptoms. It was negative. Does this mean my HCG levels are back to 0?]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:44:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816315&title=older-mums-chat#5816315 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : HiOooh, good luck with your baby...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816311&title=older-mums-chat#5816311 Author: NZJenn
Subject: 38522
Posted: 11 October 2012 at 11:06am

Hi
Oooh, good luck with your baby bid, it is not an easy road at all is it?!
I think you definitely deserve a few glasses of wine, I know I do! And that is exactly what I will be doing this evening!
I have given myself 24 hours of eating and drinking things that have been off the acceptable list for the last 6 months and then back on that alcohol free roller coaster again.
Are you taking any supplements?
I have had Royal Jelly and CoQ10 recommended and have ordered both last night.
I'll look into the charting for sure, anything we can do to help the baby making process along will be considered!
xx]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:06:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816311&title=older-mums-chat#5816311 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi NZJenn yes we are trying to...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816293&title=older-mums-chat#5816293 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 11 October 2012 at 8:06am

Hi NZJenn yes we are trying to conceive baby No. 2 at the moment. I will be 40 next month so the clock is ticking here too. I am lucky to have one I know....but I would love to give our daughter a brother or sister. I had 3 miscarriages before I conceived so I am fearful I will have to go through it again....hopefully not. We have been trying for 4 cycles with no luck so trying to keep my spirits high! We are giving it another good crack this month and then going to leave it for a few months over Nov/Dec and then crank into it again in the New Year. I dont want to put so much stress on myself plus we have some fun stuff coming up over those few months and I think I deserve a wine or two
I am charting which has helped me fall pregnant every time - you might want to give that a crack while you are trying to decide what to do? ]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:06:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816293&title=older-mums-chat#5816293 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Are there any ladies out there...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816283&title=older-mums-chat#5816283 Author: NZJenn
Subject: 38522
Posted: 11 October 2012 at 3:16am

Are there any ladies out there TTC at the moment?

I am 40 and just finished my first IVF cycle with a BFP, unfortunately yesterday we were given bad news and my HCG levels had dropped from 96 to 3 so now we are looking at what to do next, as we only get 1 public cycle due to my age.
I am thinking we give nature a shot while we decide whether to try another IVF cycle or move to donor eggs. At $12,000 to $14,000 a cycle there is a limit to how many attempts we can make (and the clock is ticking!) as I have no desire to stuff ourselves financially and not be able to afford a child once we have one!]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:16:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5816283&title=older-mums-chat#5816283 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Congrats on your pregnancy caliandjack!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5814354&title=older-mums-chat#5814354 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 23 September 2012 at 7:01pm

Congrats on your pregnancy caliandjack! Pleased you didn't have to wait too long after your m/c. All the best for a happy and healthy pregnancy! ]]> Sun, 23 Sep 2012 19:01:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5814354&title=older-mums-chat#5814354 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi girls, we are trying to No....]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811170&title=older-mums-chat#5811170 Author: babygiraffe
Subject: 38522
Posted: 27 August 2012 at 8:55am

Hi girls, we are trying to No. 2 now. I am 39, will be 40 at the end of the year. Our wee girl is 7 months old and this will be our 3rd cycle ttc again. I have moments of thinking I could be happy with one....but on the other hand I cant wait to be pregnant again! I'm still carrying 5kg from my last pregnancy which probably doesn't help and my diet is a bit crap so trying to make some improvements there. At the moment I'm not too stressed about falling pg, just taking each month as it comes. Hoping I fall pg before the obsession kicks in! ]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:55:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811170&title=older-mums-chat#5811170 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi ladies I am firmly in this...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811168&title=older-mums-chat#5811168 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 38522
Posted: 27 August 2012 at 8:25am

Hi ladies I am firmly in this camp if we don't manage to get pregnant this cycle I'll be 40 when #2 arrives.

Still trying to get my head around it as I was hoping to have completed my family by then. Don't want to stop TTC because of it either.]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:25:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811168&title=older-mums-chat#5811168 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Bump ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811155&title=older-mums-chat#5811155 Author: Buttons2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 27 August 2012 at 12:07am

Bump ]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 00:07:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5811155&title=older-mums-chat#5811155 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Thanks for all Mom. and best wishes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5790857&title=older-mums-chat#5790857 Author: Guest_70282
Subject: 38522
Posted: 30 March 2012 at 7:20pm

Thanks for all Mom. and best wishes for all kids.]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 19:20:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5790857&title=older-mums-chat#5790857 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : hi ladies we&#039;re ttc #2 I&#039;m...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789297&title=older-mums-chat#5789297 Author: caliandjack
Subject: 38522
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 9:26pm

hi ladies
we're ttc #2 I'm 38 and have a beautiful 17 month old girl it took us 13 months to conceive her including charting which I don't have time for with a busy toddler I'm still breastfeeding her and at times co-sleeping which has an impact on TTC.

I keep thinking I'll give it till I'm 40 to make her a sibling then call it quits. Then I meet Mums who are over 40 and it doesn't seem that daunting.]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:26:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789297&title=older-mums-chat#5789297 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Redtulip I have done accupunture...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789244&title=older-mums-chat#5789244 Author: Orca1
Subject: 38522
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 6:58pm

Hi Redtulip

I have done accupunture and at the same time was taking a herbal supplement.

In the last 8 weeks I have also overhauled my diet, I eat very little processed foods and lots of fresh fruit and veggies and have also cut out caffine and alcohol.

]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:58:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789244&title=older-mums-chat#5789244 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hey Buttons2, was meant to say...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789082&title=older-mums-chat#5789082 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 9:25am

Hey Buttons2, was meant to say that I think it's wonderful you're contemplating #3... wishing you heaps of luck too. Thanks for bumping up the tread the last couple of times ]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:25:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789082&title=older-mums-chat#5789082 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi all, Thanks for the replies... wanting_waiting_wishing,...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789079&title=older-mums-chat#5789079 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 22 March 2012 at 9:20am

Hi all,
Thanks for the replies...
wanting_waiting_wishing, heaps of luck TTC, great for you to have found choco69 who had her daughter with a donor... it's great to be able to chat to others who've had similar experiences. Are you testing soon? Not sure if your ticker updated between your last 2 posts? - and yes, Choco69, a sibling sounds wonderful!
I've been lurking in the TTC thread but AF hasn't arrived yet after my d&c so thought I'd wait for that, then I'm back in the game!... How crazy to be looking forward to AF! Last time that happened I was about 12? lol!
Orca1.. thanks for the advice, sorry to hear TTC#2 has been such a long road, and of your losses. Will definately start making some enquiries.
Also, wondering if any of you have tried a more holistic approach to TTC and if so what? Just more out of curiosity than anything really.   
]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 09:20:22 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5789079&title=older-mums-chat#5789079 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi Redtulip Sorry to hear about...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788978&title=older-mums-chat#5788978 Author: Orca1
Subject: 38522
Posted: 21 March 2012 at 6:26pm

Hi Redtulip

Sorry to hear about your m/c its such a sad thing to go through.

I am in Australia so the process might be different over here and we have gone private. I have been trying for 3 years for #2 and have had 4 m/c. After my 2nd m/c my GP referred me to a specialist obstertrician. This was because of the time we had been TTC and also my age. If I was you I would start making enquiries now as waiting lists can be long and there are a lot of tests that can be done to make sure there are no issues.

I hope things work out and you get a sticky BFP soon!

   ]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:26:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788978&title=older-mums-chat#5788978 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Nawwwww, thanks Choco69... that...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788810&title=older-mums-chat#5788810 Author: WWW
Subject: 38522
Posted: 21 March 2012 at 12:59am

Nawwwww, thanks Choco69... that makes me feel a bit better... Go on.. Give her a sibling lol :)

Good Luck with TTC Redtulip.. are you in the TTC thread aswell?
]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:59:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788810&title=older-mums-chat#5788810 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi ladies, Happy to have found...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788759&title=older-mums-chat#5788759 Author: redtulip
Subject: 38522
Posted: 20 March 2012 at 7:24pm

Hi ladies,
Happy to have found this thread... I am 38 and DH is 41, we have been trying to start our family for just over a year now. We have no problem getting UTD but sadly have had 2 m/c's over the last 7mths. I went into hospital last mth for 2nd d&c and asked the dr if he thought it wise to see a fertility specialist. He said not as in 50% of cases m/c's were unexplained and that I would be referred automatically if I had a 3rd.
DH and I are still really hopeful we will have our day, but I just don't know that drs advice was right. My GP thought it was a good idea to see specialist but other than suggesting I phone Fertility Assoc couldn't recommend anyone in particular.
Sorry such a long winded post, just wondered if anyone could share some advice. Just not certain of where to from here.]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:24:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788759&title=older-mums-chat#5788759 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : hi wanting-wishing-waiting :) i...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788409&title=older-mums-chat#5788409 Author: choco69
Subject: 38522
Posted: 19 March 2012 at 2:36pm

hi wanting-wishing-waiting :)

i conceived my daughter with a donor via iui - there are others around the boards here and there. conceived at 41, born when i was 42. now trying to decide if she should have a sibling.

Best of luck on your journey.

]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:36:41 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5788409&title=older-mums-chat#5788409 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hi there, I am 37 and TTC #1 with...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5785084&title=older-mums-chat#5785084 Author: WWW
Subject: 38522
Posted: 04 March 2012 at 9:49pm

Hi there, I am 37 and TTC #1 with a Donor.. I am not really expecting there to be many in my situation, but if there is... it would be fantastic to hear from you.



Edited by wanting_wishing_waiting]]> Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:49:02 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5785084&title=older-mums-chat#5785084 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Bump ]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5782899&title=older-mums-chat#5782899 Author: Buttons2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 23 February 2012 at 11:17pm

Bump ]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 23:17:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=5782899&title=older-mums-chat#5782899 <![CDATA[Older Mums chat : Hey KPete - if you&#039;re still...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=1426826&title=older-mums-chat#1426826 Author: Buttons2
Subject: 38522
Posted: 31 January 2012 at 12:31am

Hey KPete - if you're still around. Forgot to say, I ended up on clomid for #2 too. Ended up concieving on it
and sadly miscarrying, then immediately getting pregnant again two weeks later without clomid or cycling again!
Am thinking will be clomid again if we do go for #3.]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:31:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=38522&PID=1426826&title=older-mums-chat#1426826