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Any older mums ttc (late 30s)?

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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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posyparker · 27/02/2006 19:14

Yes, I was the same, got pg at drop of a hat with both my two and just assumed it would happen straight away again - especially as my doc said I was back to full fertility as soon as I had my Mirena out and implied that the next time she saw me I'd be pg!! Not worried about the age gap at all, my dd's have nearly 4 years between them and it's been no problem. I haven't really thought about the age gap if I have another - perhaps I should though, my eldest will be 10 (at least) by the time next one is born!

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sideways · 27/02/2006 19:06

Hi everyone. I have a 2.9 yr old and would love another. I got pregnant really quickly last time and sort of assumed it would be the same this time. Must remember that I'm older now and definitely not as fit.

I am starting to panic about the age gap, as I don't want them to be too far apart. Does anyone else worry about that?

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angelp · 27/02/2006 18:54

Me too! I'm 38 with DD of 2.5. TTC asap so support thread is great idea. Well done!

TuttiFrutti · 27/02/2006 18:51

Steppy, how did you train to be a doula?

TuttiFrutti · 27/02/2006 18:50

I'm 38 and am not yet TTC but will be in a couple of months time (would be now if dh would let me!!!). I have one ds, 10 months.

Respect to Possum for trying again so quickly. I don't think I could have faced it when ds was 5 months, but life has got easier since then and I keep thinking how nice it would be to be pg again...

Steppy1 · 27/02/2006 17:32

... should add not trying ttc (DH had vasectomy !) but secretly would love to have had another baby about now....I am a birth doula so get my "fix" that way... it's wonderful !

Steppy1 · 27/02/2006 17:29

...had my ds (now 5) when I was 37 then dd at 39.... left high flying career and never looked back.... would like a bit more sleep sometimes but wouldn't change it for the world.......

P0SSUM · 27/02/2006 17:05

yep me. i'm 37 yesterday with dd aged 5 months. i'm a late starter so thought i'd get number 2 in quick.

posyparker · 27/02/2006 17:04

Hi sideways
I am 39 and ttc! I am new to mn, have lurked and read messages of encouragement etc for about a week, summoning up the courage to join. I have 2 dd's, one 9 and one 6 (today!) - have been ttc-ing for about 6 months. How about you?

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