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Over 40 & TTC?

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Dodsey · 11/11/2005 21:32

Anyone out there over 40 & ttc?
Had 2 DS's at 35 & 38.Now I'm 41 & have been trying for 15mths. should I just give all my baby stuff to the nearest charity shop?

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Alibaba2 · 12/12/2016 09:08

Hi Pooger, come and join us on the 40+ttc (knocked up) thread?

Pooger · 11/12/2016 21:33

Hi need a bit of emotional support here. I am 43 and trying to conceive a third child. We have been trying on and off for the best part of 2.5 years I think. Initially we were not trying seriously i.e. Leaving contraception but not increasing frequency of improving timing. I fell pregnant last year June unexpectetly and miscarried. We then stopped for a few months until about xmas last year. I had another miscarriage three months ago but that was a very early one. I have now decided to use ovulation sticks and to find out exactly when I am supposed to be ovulating. I have been monitoring my cycle for the past ten months and it is all over the place. It has never been very regualr but now it seems to vary between 23 and 32 days. Am I kidding myself here or is there still hope?

BellaLasagne · 03/12/2005 17:39

I go away for a week and look what happens....

Many congratulations both

Blxx

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Dodsey · 03/12/2005 13:20

Hey this thread is so successful we're losing people at a rate of knots.

Aribica & Madness if you're still popping in on this thread, I'm watching your progress on the due in July 2006 thread. Hope you have a nauseous Xmas - cos that means only good news!

jabberwocky have you worn down DH yet?

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Elibean · 02/12/2005 17:52

Wow, congratulations Arabica! I know how long that first trimester feels - hope Xmas makes it shorter for you! Go the Golden Mums....

bundle · 29/11/2005 15:56

woo hoooo

Marina · 29/11/2005 15:55

so that's going well too Arabica lovely

Arabica · 29/11/2005 15:43

Thanks PB, and thanks Marina. BTW DS is loving it at Guildhall, even though it's a struggle to get us all up and ready on time so early on a Saturday!

Marina · 29/11/2005 12:50

OMG, Arabica, fantastic news! VERY pleased for you all Best of luck.

Prettybird · 29/11/2005 12:49

Congratulations Arabica!

There's hope for us all!

motherinferior · 28/11/2005 19:10

Ah, but she's got three. Two is a doddle.

Arabica · 28/11/2005 18:48

I was with a mate who has 3 kids today, aged 5 months, nearly 3, and 5, & what with the constant demands for boob, wipes, loo, nappy change etc etc, it took her 1hr 30min to eat her jacket potato!

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Dodsey · 28/11/2005 12:01

Well back from my break & with usual good timing started my period.

I do really want a 3rd baby but I can also see the positives about sticking with 2 if that's the way fate wants it. For one thing my Mum would not be so willing to take 3 kids when me & DH decide to head off overnight somewhere.

Also my sisters live at the other side of the world so long haul flights are easier with a ratio of 1 child to each adult!

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motherinferior · 27/11/2005 14:48

Oh, Arabica. How absolutely fantastic.

oaktree · 27/11/2005 14:04

just want to add my congratulations & really hope that everything goes OK for you. Fantastic news

moondog · 27/11/2005 13:38

Oh Arabica!!!!!

How bloody fabulous is that!!!

XXX

Arabica · 27/11/2005 12:35

You're just a young whippersnapper, Aloha! I can't believe it will end in a baby though, not after what happened last time--know what I mean? And so long to wait too, I won't be 13 weeks until mid January ffs.
I'm fineabsolutely no physical symptoms save feeling v tired and worried about earning more moneyam only writing for one mag at the mo and in dire need of more dosh!

aloha · 26/11/2005 22:53

I love all these old girls! (I'm 42 btw and had dd at 41)

aloha · 26/11/2005 22:51

ARABICA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations! How utterly, utterly fabtanbulously amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So, so, so pleased for you!!! You horribly fertile old thing!
Deeeelighted!
You have made me quite irrationally happy. Frabjous day.

And of course, you too Madness! Only I've met Arabica at Coram's Fields at a meetup and I'm an old girl too, so it's a bit special.

Arabica · 26/11/2005 22:28

What a lot of lovely supportive messages. I can't quite believe it myself! I am trying not to get excited or tell anyone other than closest RL friends, just in case.

madness · 26/11/2005 19:00

a wow,Arabica, good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

tabitha · 26/11/2005 12:10

Well done Arabica Brilliant news!
hope you have a perfect pregnancy

Christie · 26/11/2005 11:56

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Dodsey · 26/11/2005 11:29

God I've just got to give you both these ......

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Dodsey · 26/11/2005 11:27

OMG Arabica well done. I'm feeling tearful I'm so happy for you.LadySherlockofLGJ I know what you mean.

Can you believe this thread has only been going for two weeks & we have 2 BFP's.

I'm going off to Gleneagles with an even bigger smile on my face.

Go madness & Arabica, Go madness & Arabica ......

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