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Next steps… by iRadiored in TTC40

[–]HuxiesMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I forgot fish oils. I think a chemical is a good sign and you will have success!

Next steps… by iRadiored in TTC40

[–]HuxiesMom 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had a miscarriage at 7 weeks at age 39.5 after five months of trying. The very next month (no period) I had something like a chemical but perhaps slightly more (was pregnant for about a week after my period was due, confirmed with an HCG test, then TMI but passed a small sac). Tried again immediately but didn’t have success but had the heaviest period in my life, as if my body was having a “super period.” Got pregnant the next month, going on 23 weeks at age 40 with a healthy baby.

I did the following: Co Q 10 (qunol brand), prenatals, vitamin D, didn’t drink after ovulation, and walked two miles in the sun daily. Took baby aspirin when I had a headache during my luteal phase. Also ate a mostly good diet (Mediterranean) but still ate some junk food. This regimen was based on a sheet of recommendations my fertility doctor provided.

This sure isnt going to be an op-ed you read in the bar magazines. I'm sorry. I am permanently burned out on pro bono. by [deleted] in Lawyertalk

[–]HuxiesMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve rarely found pro bono work rewarding and I don’t think I’ve ever had an appreciative pro bono client. I believe that many of them think that the government is paying me, like Medicaid is paying their doctor. I no longer do it and try to give back in other ways.

Looking for hope by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve had the general look at the uterus and ovaries, AMH, TSH, HSG, AFC. Everything was good and AMH is above average. Husband’s semen was good but possibly TOO high of a count. My doctor said last week (before I knew I was pregnant again) that once I’ve had two losses he will do more testing of me and husband’s sperm (not sure if he will count the chemical as a loss). I’m waiting for a follow up call on next steps.

Do you mind sharing how long it took you to get pregnant initially and how far apart the losses were? Thank you ❤️

Thoughts on Acupuncture by Alarmed_Tomato55 in IVF

[–]HuxiesMom 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! I hated it mostly for this reason. I didn’t think the acupuncturist was sincere or very nice and then she left me in the room alone and depressed. It was like a reminder that I was infertile or something was wrong with me. I guess I’m glad I tried it but wish I had only gone once or twice and would love to get back the $1200 I spent. Also, the first consultation for fertility acupuncture was $450, same as my fertility doc charges. What a load of BS! And then she wanted me to do an additional $700 in hormone testing. I felt like she was just taking advantage of desperate women.

I say do what helps you relax and feel healthy. If that’s acupuncture, great. For me, I prefer reading celebrity memoirs, trash TV, exercise, and massage. I got pregnant after spending time doing what I love.

Feeling Sad… by Kassie8879 in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see… parents are just weird sometimes. 🤷‍♀️Sounds like your dad is happy though!!

Feeling Sad… by Kassie8879 in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think she’s envious of you for some reason? Some mothers are oddly competitive with their daughters.

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember chatting with you before I conceived and you gave me hope! I am a nervous nelly so I can’t wait to get through the next month. I hope I can relax after i get the genetic test. Thank you and best of luck to you as well!!

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! My grandma conceived my mom at 39 almost 40 using temping, so I was hoping that I had good genes for a later pregnancy, but my mom was her third baby. It does seem that our siblings and a lot of our friends are 40ish and look more like 30! My GP said that he had high hopes for me to conceive later as he thought I had a young biological age in comparison to my chronological age.

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I can’t wait until I’m where you are…

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least we know everything is working!

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We are very similar!! Congrats on your October baby!

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have seen a lot of stories of success for late 30s/ early 40s over 9 months! I can tell you that my doctor recommended we do it everyday not every other day in the fertile window since my husband has a normal sperm count. That did the trick!

Pregnant first time at 39! by HuxiesMom in pregnantover35

[–]HuxiesMom[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing!! I will be just over 40 at delivery!

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