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How old are you TTC your first?

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sophiedeana990 · 28/06/2015 21:08

Hi all, just wanted to know the ages of everyone here trying for baby number 1. I've been told it's usually a lot of older mothers TTC, but I suppose that's usually not for their first baby.

I'm 21 by the way :) x x x

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sophiedeana990 · 29/06/2015 08:36

Hmm I'm really intrigued. I see so many woman who've started TTC in their 20's and are now in their 30's and no luck yet. This does concern me a little as I was hoping to have concieved by my birthday (3 months time lol).

Am I being a little too ambicious? I really hope I don't come across as rude :( it's just all my life I was led to believe it's really easy to fall pregnant at a young age, yet I'm finding the opposite is actually true.

Hugs x

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NewLeafExpat · 29/06/2015 08:29

starting TTC... just 29, now almost 31 and still trying!

HelenF350 · 29/06/2015 08:26

I was 35, 40 weeks today with my first Smile

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sophiedeana990 · 29/06/2015 08:18

Totally agree Oysterbabe! I met my OH when I was just turning 17, and now feels like the perfect time for us. It's amazing though how once you get into your 30's, TTC seems to take everyone quite a bit longer. Good luck to all x x x

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Rathalie · 29/06/2015 00:05
  1. 3 years trying and no luck yet.
TriJo · 29/06/2015 00:03

31, TTC #1 and I'm on cycle 1 of properly trying - second cycle off the pill.

Beansprout30 · 28/06/2015 23:34

32 ttc #1 and on cycle 13

Ludways · 28/06/2015 22:11

Dc1, I was 33 and on antibiotics, he wasn't planned.
Dc2, I was 37 and got pg in month 2 of ttc.

PrtyPsn · 28/06/2015 22:07

TTC baby #1, I'm 30 and on cycle #4 :)

VioletIbiza88 · 28/06/2015 22:04

27 been ttc for 4 months

Emmalbae · 28/06/2015 22:00

21 ttc 2 months

Oysterbabe · 28/06/2015 21:56

Thanks!
I don't think it matters at all how old you are when it's the right time. I had a series of terrible relationships and only met my now husband 2 years ago. In an ideal world I would have met him 10 years ago, had 4 years of enjoying just having eachother then had a baby. But I was a different person then and probably wouldn't have been interested in him anyway. Now is the right time for me. Everyone is different.

mrschatty · 28/06/2015 21:22

I started ttc at 23. I'm now 12 ish weeks with #1 and 25

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sophiedeana990 · 28/06/2015 21:19

Congratulations to you both! Exciting times.

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Oysterbabe · 28/06/2015 21:16

34 and 9 weeks pregnant with my first.

NoArmaniNoPunani · 28/06/2015 21:09

I'm 33 and 14 weeks pregnant with my first.

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