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Any 35+ TTC?

36 replies

prestolondon · 18/02/2015 16:54

Hi,
I see threads for ladies TTC mid 20's and 40's+ I just wanted to start one for 35+ I am 38 and seriously embarking on TTC baby 1.

My OH is often away for a week at a time and trying to DTD is proving difficult. I take pregnacare and folic acid and I try to use the Clearblue Monitor when I am able. I started trying May 2014. Anyone else in my position or similar?

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RebeccaNoodles · 20/02/2015 16:50

Hi presto, I'm the same as you - 37, nearly 38, been trying 7 months, also popping vitamins and using Clear Blue. I have a slightly complicated history - just posted long rambling query about my endometriosis - would love to know if anyone has any thoughts on that.

DareGreatly, I think I have the same thing as you - not seen much but I don't worry about it really. Using pre-seed (what a revolting name) instead and hoping that works.

Wishing everyone luck! :)

Antonia79 · 20/02/2015 16:29

Hi, I'm 35 and TTC #1. Been off the pill for 6 years but not monitoring. When nothing was happening, started using the ovulation tests (8 months using monitoring) but still nothing! Visit the GP and had the initial D1-5 and D21 blood tests AND the triple swab test which was all smack bang normal and clear, fiancé had his sperm tested and again smack bang normal. Referral letter came through yesterday to make an appointment with the fertility clinic. Here's hoping everything works out!

Good luck to all of you TTC! Smile

JemimaPuddleDuck2 · 19/02/2015 22:23

Hi, I'm 37 and will start TCC #3 next month...6 week wait to have my implant removed Hmm. My DS and DD are 7 and 6 so I feel like I'm new to all this again! Diagnosed with PCOS whilst trying for my first but conceived naturally and was blessed with DD very quickly after (an unexpected but welcome surprise). Worried Mother Nature may not be so kind to me after such a long break but here goes!

Evizza · 19/02/2015 20:48

I am 37 and been ttc for the past few months Smile

It is a real rollercoaster of emotions hey?? I honestly thought I was going to get a BFP this month and Bam...AF shows up today!! Yesterday so excited, and today so peeved. I really feel for the ladies that have been trying for a long time!!

DareGreatly · 19/02/2015 20:43

Hi there

Yes, me! Been trying for three months now approx. Wishing everyone luck and solidarity!

I just posted a question about EWCM actually (and lack of) - if anyone can share their advice / thoughts on that post, would be very grateful!

Purplecuddlykoala14 · 18/02/2015 22:28

I'm 38 TTC #1 not been trying long.

patienceisvirtuous · 18/02/2015 22:19

I just turned 37. Started ttc #1 in March last year. Have been pregnant twice - miscarried each time, last time end of December.

Got my first period post mc a couple of weeks ago so trying again now.

Wishing us all luck :)

MrsWatts · 18/02/2015 22:14

I'm 37 and will start TTC this month! My DH had a vasectomy reversal 2 weeks ago. We're not expecting instant success due to my age and his VR but we're ever hopeful. There are lots of success stories around. We anticipate trying for a while though. I wish I'd met my DH when we were ten years younger but life plays games like that sometimes!

FlourishingMrs · 18/02/2015 20:59

I am 39 trying for #3, I know they say units difficult after 35 but had my fertility MOT the results are that I still have plenty of healthy eggs, so stay positive and it will happen.

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prestolondon · 18/02/2015 17:30

Thanks Dizzynorthernbird! I will join the march bus when I get a chance! Thanks again!

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DizzyNorthernBird · 18/02/2015 17:27

Hi Presto, I'm 35 and also ttc #1, only on my third cycle though.

There's a few of us mid-late thirties on the March bus, come join us?!