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Ttc at 40 something!

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:04

Probably the only place I feel comfortable enough to share details of when I had sex and what is going on with my vagina 😳
So as the title says I'm 40 and some extra and desperately ttc since 2017, I've had 2 miscarriages in this time 1 being a Mmc and the other at week 12 which was horrendous. If you want to join for some love, support and a chat please do!
Don't let me be Billy no mates 😢

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VenusTiger · 11/02/2020 21:38

Hi everyone!
It's precious first born - it's what others label your baby when you think it's the best baby in the world lol
I'm not far now from 40 and ttc no.2 - DH late 40s - had all bloods and scan, all seems fine with me - but DH won't test, which I'm okay with. I take folic acid and vit D and DH (forgets to) take(s) conception vitamins.
Been a year of trying this month.
Fed up tbh.
I don't even know when I'm due on anymore as I can't take the rollercoaster ride of emotions.

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:34

@BooseysMom miscarriages are so hard aren't they? I'm so lucky in so many ways but the longing for a child is indescribable

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:32

@Newnamewhodis1 sorry last message was for you! Welcome X

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BooseysMom · 11/02/2020 21:32

I'm 47 and still ovulating as far as i can tell. I had DS at 41 after 2 mcs. We tried for another but were unsuccessful. Negative tactless comments from family didn't help. DS will be an only now and I'm trying to make peace with this.
Good luck x

Whynosnowyet · 11/02/2020 21:31

Healthier diet =healthier bmi =healthier pregnancy... Less chance of any complications...

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:31

@Whynosnowyet ah ok Thankyou, I'm not a big drinker and rarely go out so not something that's an issue.

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Newnamewhodis1 · 11/02/2020 21:27

PFB - perfect first born.

Does diet matter that much? It's not going to improve the quality of your eggs.Maybe cut the booze for the last two/three weeks of your cycle

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:25

What does pfb mean @Whynosnowyet?
@bitheby I've spent months googling and have tried eating more veg/fruit tried orange veg/fruit aspirin and now trying reiki. I honestly don't know what to try next

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bitheby · 11/02/2020 21:23

Yes. The thread will still be on here but I've hidden it so I won't accidentally come across it.

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:19

@bitheby was the negativity age related?

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bitheby · 11/02/2020 21:19

Why no red meat? I've just had a big steak. Should I not be?

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Mumof4andahalf · 11/02/2020 21:18

Welcome @bitheby and @Whynosnowyet

I'm so sorry to hear that @bitheby no negativity here 💜

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Whynosnowyet · 11/02/2020 21:13

Def not ttc now at 48 but did at 42!! Not pfb though..
Folic acid.
No tea /coffee.
No fizzy pop.
Lots of leafy veg and veg full stop.
No red meat, just chicken and fish.
Lots of sleep!
Did use opk cheapies and always found a + testing at 2 pm and 1pm using guide cycle days for 26 day cycle which I had.
Ttc the Nov and got a bfp Feb.
Good luck to all.

bitheby · 11/02/2020 21:07

Hi.

I'll join. 40 plus too. TTC #1. Don't want to hear any negativity. I've already had to hide one thread that made me feel really down about things. My friend from university is currently pregnant with her second and she's only 6 days younger than me so I'm holding on to hope.

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