Fantastic 40+ thread - part 6

TTC cheerleaders - fantastic, we have it all! I may even shave my legs tonight (below knees only, don't want to go mad ) and possibly not go straight into the old jammies after my bath. I can feel a plan coming on . . .

Hello! Loving all the positivity on here . If old lol can do it at 45 there's hope for us all . I am of course not including myself in this as I am totally done (in) with babies, but will enthusiastically support from the sidelines!

You're a spring chicken blackcats! I like the idea of getting a very positive, optimistic push again with this lovely news.

yes go for it twirly. I'm trying again (age 44).

Right - here goes . . .

well, I'll start next month as have probably missed the boat this time, but I won't get a little Teddy of my own if I don't even try now, will I?

See you en route knicky x

go for it twirly x
yes knicknocks the 2WW - that's the abbreviation. That's where i'm at now. just did an OPK and it was negative so i may have completely mistimed this one, or DP will have to galvanise himself for another go. I can't believe I'm writing this.

can I ask a question - when's the best time to do the opk? the leaflet says in the morning but on here i've seen it said afternoon is better.

at twirly, you're right, I'm hoping this good news is infectious!

somewhere, I've just started in the 2WW, but you're right, with all these lovely ladies on here getting diffed up, surely it can't be too late yet and too early to give up. I promise to keep my chin up. Early days, lets see what the next couple of weeks brings. Will keep my fingers crossed for you too that you DTD at just the time you needed to. Sounds hopeful with 3 times...keep up the good work somewheres partner!

With all this good news around, you know what? Think I'll have another bash

knickyknocks surely to early to give up when we hear stories like jollster? I know why you would say that though - it's just such a rollercoaster. I've not even been on it long.

Have DTD x3 (good effort from DP) but it may have been wasted - I keep forgetting to do my OPKs so don't know if i'm ovulating. This is the equivalent of going up the slope slowly on the rollercoaster. I feel calm, alert, physically on reasonable form right now. In about a week's time it'll be different.... but i'm going to live for now.

Lovely lovely lovely about these babies

good luck to everyone, treat yourself kindly if you are in that rough phase when it doesn't happen - or if you've had an MC (I've not had one (yet) so I don't know what it's like but my sister did).

xxx

lol wonderful news - and gorgeous name! Welcome to the world little man.

A safe arrival is just wonderful news.
FF hope you're all doing well and back home now. Be lovely to hear how you're getting on at some point - though appreciate you may not have the chance to update for a while.
blackcats it's so rotten that chem pg business. I had one last month, my 3rd now. We've starting trying again this month, but know how you feel when you say that a BFP isn't the wonderful exciting time it once was. It's all too easy to get carried away imagining how wonderful it may be, then to have it crashing down a few days later. Hopefully our time will come soon when things will go to plan xxxxx

As for me, taking my vitamins, DTD at the right time and hoping this will be my month. I'm 4 months past my 40th birthday now, and TTC for about 18 months. Starting to feel as if it's never going to happen and wondering whether I need to put a date on when to stop trying (have no idea if I'd be able to follow through with it though.....)

Much love to all xxxxxxx

woohoo many congratulations to fireflies and lol as others have said please don't lose touch and keep us up to date with your lovely babies, hopefully some more of us will join you soon!

On the other hand hugs to those who've lost theirs recently, gum hope you're ok?

also meant to say blackcats I know how you must be feeling :( Have I remembered that we live quite close to each other? BeeRightOn? If you wanted to meet for a coffee or have a chat sometime PM me?

Also special wave to Curly, does anyone have any news of her?

x

Can't really top what everyone has said - and Italian's comment is ever so pretty, so I will simply say - LOL you did it at 46 whoop whoop - that is what this thread is all about. Much much love to adorable Teddy. Rest up and pop him into the snug to play with all the other little 40+ babies often. XXXXXXX

what absolutely lovely news - hurrah for the new snug babies!! Congratulations to fireflies and lol on the safe arrival of your little boys. Enjoy the snuggles and settling in.

Waves to everyone who remembers me; my little blue Jollybean waved (or could have been sticking his fingers up) at me yesterday at my consultant appt. All going ok here.

Jollster 44, DS1 4y1m, awaiting DS2 (25+4) after nearly 3 years TTC and 5MCs.

xx

Lol Whoop whoop, welcome to the world baby TEDDY.

OMG - an English teacher (me)- and I spelt "here", "hear" - gah! It's because I'm so moved by emotion...I do wish they had an edit button on MN....

Lol - congratulations on the birth of Teddy. I'm shedding happy tears - so glad he is hear and you are both fine. You are my inspiration - it really can be done at the age of 45

Give him a cuddle from me.

And don't be a stranger - your support has been so valuable, so don't go away - come and see us in the snug and let us know how everything is going.

here's to having a baby in your forties

lol I am over the moon for you hearing about baby Teddy!! Best news of the day!! And while we might have been here to hold your hand a bit, I do believe that you and Teddy deserve all the credit. Hooray!

congratulations lolfactor and welcome to the world baby Teddy! x

well done lolfactor how lovely! .
blackcats so sorry - and now all the hormones. You are so brave and it is good that you got a bfp - as others say it's a step towards having a baby. Hope you feel better soon - it's such a rollercoaster
xx

congratulates fireflies this is brilliant xxxx

Maybe we should refresh the list so that there are gorgeous new babies at the top to give everyone a boost?

Glad to hear your great news fireflies and lolfactor!

Blackcatsdancing - sorry to hear you have had another loss, sending hugs. Hopefully all the good news on this thread will be catching!

Oh lovely news lol, I'm so pleased for you . And what a lovely name too

How lovely lol - what a gorgeous name!

Babies everywhere! This thread is so supportive and warm, and when the babies start coming, it feels as if it's happening to friends. The two new little ones here put so much into perspective - again, from a personal point of view only, I'm not trying to speak on behalf of anyone else. I'm just always so relieved when mums and babies are all safe and well at the other end, so to speak, and love to hear of the special new lives that are being created.

Well done to both of you, have a wonderful time with your new people, and be very, very proud of yourselves ! xx