Ttc at 40 something!

@Mumof4andahalf I’m so sorry!

Hi there, would love to join you. I'm 40 (41 in a couple of months). Have 2 dc which were conceived via ivf. Had another attempt just before all the c19 kicked off but sadly didn't work out. Have a low amh but still ovulating every month. DH did have a few sperm issues when trying for our first although that is looking a lot better now so we've decided to try naturally as nothing else we can do. Not expecting anything to come of it at all.

Just a few questions...
How often are you trying to dtd? If you're using opks when is the best time to dtd?

How long is your LP? I think mine is only about 10 days which prob isn't enough. For those that are using progesterone to lengthen when do you start and stop it?

@Mumof4andahalf - not my month! I wasn't too disappointed as I feel I'd prepared my self for AF to arrive and if did.

Mumof4andahalf, Thank you for your response and congrats 🥰

Sembinmeier20,
Sounds like we are in a similar situation. It’s so emotional. 😢

Hi all! Not necessarily ttc, but this felt like the right fit for my concern. AF has been wonky lately (only spotted on two separate days last month-other months I am my normal heavy flow). Had sex April 4th and have had symptoms all week! Sore breasts, nausea, dizzy, exhaustion.

We’re terrified due to my age and other risk factors, but would happily welcome a new baby. I took a cheap test this afternoon and got a negative and it was crushing as I was certain with these strong symptoms that it would be positive.

Anyone else test too early (8 days post sex and what felt like ovulation but not sure) and get a negative, but turned out pregnant?

Thank you and congratulations to all the positives!!

Hi all , I am 8DPO and going stir crazy!! Tested yesterday (stupid) odviously got a BFN hoping I am not out 😢

Thanks guys - I haven't tested, because I would rather wait and hope a little longer than be disappointed with the result - crazy I know. Although I've just stated feeling a little bit crappy so I'lol probably know sooner rather than later anyway.

Good luck to everyone else at various points of the journey. 🤞

Can I hope on this thread please. I'm 40 ttc #1 for 3 years and mc I 2017 and 2019

Only just worked out I ovulate late and have short luteal phase so been timing it all wrong and explains the 2 MC. All bloods ok and should have had a HSG but cancelled because of covid19.

I am now 1dpo so on tww.

Finding it Tough being 40 and it's dragged on so long.

@bitheby*@CamdenTownie - how is it going? And @Mumof4andahalf*, did your spotting go? Any clues what it may have been?

@CamdenTownie I completely understand that feeling! Fingers tightly crossed that this is your month 🤞

Hi 👋

Just checking in, I'm on cd 33 which means af is 3 days late but can't bring myself to test because the disappointment is always so hard, and in the past af has always shown up as soon as I've taken a test, I've had a few symptoms, but again I've had these many times In the past, it's tough that pregnancy symptoms are the same as af symptoms.

Good luck to everyone else waiting 🤞

@Mumof4andahalf I've heard that some people get spotting with ovulation - could it be that?

Do you mind if I ask whether any of you lovely ladies have used DHEA? Since my FET has been cancelled and the clinic is saying HFEA isn't likely to allow them to do transfers again until at least August we've decided to have a last go at TTC naturally again. I have progesterone to lengthen my stupidly short LP and they've recommended DHEA, but I stupidly forgot to ask them whether you're supposed to take it continually. When I was on testosterone gel during IVF previously I only took it for 3 weeks up to egg collection so wondered if this was similar - does anyone know?

Could it be to do with smear test? Irritation?

@Mumof4andahalf - sorry to hear you’re feeling a bit down. Turning 43 only makes you one day older than you were the day before. Keep faith.

Congratulations @bitheby - I think you can stop testing and believe it now!

Welcome @TheFoz.

All well here. I am now 9+2 with number 3 aged 40. We are going to do private NIPT testing next week via post. Will hopefully be able to relax a bit when I’ve got those results back. 12 week scan is booked for 27th April; I’ll have to go alone, as DH will have the children. That will be strange.

Good luck to everyone in the 2ww now.

Hi all, 4dpo here and trying to get through the 2ww without trying to Symptom Spot like crazy 😜 How are you all doing?

Hello all.

Newbie here. 41 and a half trying for number 3. Had a mc in mc August and a mmc at the end of November resulting in an erpc the week before Christmas. AF just finishing up. I got some cheap OPK’s on Amazon so will start them this month. I had no issues getting pregnant with other pregnancies so all this tracking and watching is new to me. I’m going to take control where I can though with a better diet and weight loss. According to bmi charts I have 2 stone to lose! Wishing for bfp’s for everyone this month.

Congratulations @bitheby, nice to hear good news

I’ve had 3 positives now. Yesterday and today on FRERs and a positive freedom test this afternoon. Got a very vague faint on an internet cheapie too.

So that’s a good start.

Going to do a digital in the morning which will be first day of missed period.

Keeping it all crossed.