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Any older mums ttc (late 30s)?

359 replies

sideways · 27/02/2006 15:57

I was just wondering how many of the ttc people were in their late 30s or 40s.

I am 38 and started ttc this year. It would be nice if we could support each other.

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jabberwocky · 23/03/2006 17:06

I'm so sorry. I know that feeling...

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sideways · 23/03/2006 15:51

OK, so no joy this month. I was getting a little bit hopeful, as it was a bit late and I'm never late.

Off to get EPO and cough medicine this weekend, will start when af ends.

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riley3 · 21/03/2006 18:48

Nicola - what McKeith stuff is nonsense - I'd love to know? I don't want to hijack this thread so have started another on the subject - \link{http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk?topicid=138&threadid=157404&stamp=060321170111\here}. Hope the link works - have never done one before Smile.

Slink · 21/03/2006 13:15

Q: i have cm all the time???? egg white too???? always has been ????

Nicola63 · 21/03/2006 07:06

Good for you Riley! I am now back into ttc with the blessing of my obstetrician, got AF yesterday (exactly 28 days after m/c) and so feel "back to normal" timing-wise anyway. The Rebounder is fun and although I have not really lost any weight yet I am feeling a bit fitter (not hard as I am pretty unfit!). It also makes me laugh (good thing) and makes DH laugh at me. I put it in front of the TV and watch music channels and bounce away.

I know McKeith is not the most scietifically sound person (I am a scientist and she does say a lot of things that are nonsense) but nevertheless I like the principles of her diet, and am continuing to sprout mung beans and alfalfa etc, and try to convice DH (and me) to eat more veggie food. Feel good about it, good luck to you too!

I have blood tests this morning, including a glucose tolerance test for which I had to fast for 12 hours, so feel hungry right now and can't eat for a while, better stop talking about food!

riley3 · 20/03/2006 22:45

Nicola63 - bought the Reebok rebounder 2day! Also started on a U R wot U eat diet plan to try and give my system a real boost over the next few months. McKeith reckons bad diet may be implicated in miscarriages and mine was in a class of its own Blush! Also would like to lose ideally 2 stone before ttc and be in the best shape of my life (notwithstanding the age!). As DH and I have just agreed to start ttc again around July/August I'd better get on with things. The fitness drive starts now - but am filing epo & cough medicine info for future reference......

jabberwocky · 20/03/2006 22:01

I think when you are in your twenties it is around 5 or 6 days before, but the older you get the shorter the time frame, hence the benefit of things like evening primrose oil and cough syrup.

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sideways · 20/03/2006 21:45

I should know by the end of the week, but I'm not that hopeful. I am usually really ratty 7 days before af, and this weekend was no exception!

Technical question - how soon before ovulation does cm start to appear?

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jabberwocky · 20/03/2006 21:42

Well, this is ovulation week, so I started the cough syrup yesterday. I really do think it makes a difference. Before, I would wonder if I was going to have cm at all and it would finally show up the last 2 or 3 days, now I'm seeing some around 5 days before expected ovulation date. I'm crossing fingers that it makes a difference this month!

Slink · 20/03/2006 20:30

Sarochka welcome, know how you feel i am very naughty but sitting here with half a glass of orange juive a rum the twister drink, thought i would try it out................. hang in there... i have convinced myself that the longer i have to wait that means the baby will be extra extra special. xxxxxx

sarochka · 20/03/2006 20:15

Hey ladies
I have been lurking on this for a while but feel that I could maybe join in. I have read through the posts and am thinking of trying the cough mixture. have been ttc for 3 years - dd 4 yrs old. Me 35 and dh 35 too. Have the occaisional cig but don't really drink. Erm don't know what else but feeling fed up - went to dr 1 yr ago told to come back this April as not to worry only young still. AF erratic to say the least but do have cm. :)

jabberwocky · 20/03/2006 17:17

I'll be thinking about you.

ShouldKnowByFriday · 20/03/2006 16:40

No bleeding, cramps on and off, having blood test at 1.15pm tomorrow so results at 6.30/7.30pm tomorrow so will know either way. Really confused, did test this morning and line there but not as strong as the test line. Will post tomorrow. Thanks for asking Jaberwocky!!

jabberwocky · 20/03/2006 04:11

Any news?

jabberwocky · 17/03/2006 15:05

Fingers crossed for you...

ShouldKnowByFriday · 17/03/2006 12:06

Low HCG levels so not looking good (see Clomid thread), thanks for all your best wishes and good luck to you all this month!!

jabberwocky · 16/03/2006 20:38

Sorry, I haven't done basal temp, prefer to rely on charting and ewcm.

Slink · 16/03/2006 19:56

fresco i have no idea sorry but thought i would bump you..................

fresco · 16/03/2006 14:20

question for you ladies: can you chart the basal temp if you dont get af yet? i dont know where i am with periods because i havent had one since my c-section 3 months ago.but i only stop b/feeding completely that is about 5 weeks ago.i b/fed for the first 8 weeks and then stoped at night first and then altogether.

Slink · 16/03/2006 12:45

Fresco oh god i am trying for 4yrs now for no 2, although after having a row with dh last night we may stay at 1 bloody sil, anyway i have been taking pronatal vits and started epo yesterday as coming to the end of my period so hope to start trying on 25th of this month. Really thought i was silly enough this month. I don't fret anymore can't can you and then i think can i beat perfection with dd xxxxxxxxxxxx

fresco · 16/03/2006 09:28

slink, u got 4 kids?

fresco · 16/03/2006 08:56

hi steppi 1.what sort of job did you have? you sound as though you are so glad you left it for family life?

jabberwocky · 16/03/2006 01:45

Welcome fresco, glad to have you aboard!

fresco · 15/03/2006 17:27

sorry skbf.just seen your line and so congratulations!!
you are only as old as you feel or think you are ladies.and some of yous are 40 odds and are fantastic.i think motherhood is the best ever job.i love reading all of yours lines and thanks for the support you all give each other.i think i am going to take a slice of it if i may?

angelp · 15/03/2006 17:20

Wow I have learned so much here! Off to chemist for cough medicine and Evening Primrose. Its great to have this 'older' thread as you do feel quite alone sometimes and wonder whether you are doing the right thing. Interesting for me to read about age gaps too as DDis 2.6 and was a bit worried about that but have had mind put at ease.
Will have to wait til next cycle to try all the ideas - couple weeks to go

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