TTC first time 30+

Hi everyone ☺️

I'm 31 and TTC #1. Our wedding was booked for September this year, but we've had to postpone due to the pandemic so decided to focus on TTC instead.

I came off the pill in April and thought my cycles were back on track as AF arrived 30 days after my withdrawal bleed, but I tracked my last cycle and it was completely haywire. It lasted 37 days, during which time I had three LH surges and all over the place temps. I seem to have finally ovulated on CD34 but then I got AF four days later, which meant I had a three day luteal phase!!

I'm now taking Pregnacare, a Vitamin B complex, Vit D and Vit C. I've done a lot of research and it seems long term use of the pill can dramatically deplete vitamins that are essential to normal hormone regulation. Just finished AF today so am really hoping this cycle will be better.

We've rebooked the wedding for September next year, so we were hoping it wouldn't take us more than a few months to conceive xx

Hi All

Hope you don't mind me joining this one.

I'm 30 and TTC my first. I'm currently in the TWW of cycle 13.

I've followed SMEP for the last 2 cycles and only started using the OPKs when I started this. I tried not to get too consumed with it all, so didn't want to start testing straightaway. Safe to say it's well and truly consumed me now that it's been so long 😔

I've been taking folic acid since having the implant removed in June 2019 and did try Pregnacare for a couple of months late last year. Haven't tried temping but was thinking of starting next cycle.

Congrats @Sansa87 That's amazing news!

Fingers crossed for us all 🤞🏻

Hello @flowersandfireworks!

Hi, I’m 31 and am just beginning TTC for number 1. Came off the pill at the end of May and have been tracking my temperature and using clearblue ovulation kits, although I think they’re 2 day ones.

We aren’t in any rush (although would ideally be pregnant by Christmas time) and I’m keen to see what my cycles are like naturally - I’ve been on the pill for about 15 years so think it might take some time!

I hadn’t even thought about vitamins so interesting to see what others are doing. Would be lovely to have some company for the journey

I definitely dont think the apps alone are a great way of progressing. Wish I had used ovulation tests from the start! Best of luck! :)

Hello! I've just turned 35 and am about to start Cycle 7. Havent used ovulation tests yet tho, was relying solely on Fertility Friend app estimations but that hasnt got me anywhere yet so have some Clearblue 4 day ovulation tests ready for this cycle!

Hey I'm 38 trying for number 2. No tips. It happened in the first cycle with number 1. No way I'll be as lucky with number 2! I've not done anything yet other than just have sex though I am taking folic acid. This is my first cycle. It's really nerve wracking this time as i wasn't even sure I wanted a baby last time. Now I desperately want a second!

Good luck 😉

apparently I was keep to tell you twice that I was 33 😂 sorry about that.

Hey @MrsMacG10

I’m 33 and we just got our bfp on first cycle. I’m still to scared to join the pregnancy forums incase I jinx it.

I’ve been on folic acid and vitamin d supplements since I came off the pill in early February. Luckily my cycle seemed to go back to 27/28 days immediately. I Also started taking iron, & b6 vitamins the early May.

I gave up smoking beginning of May, too.

We bought the Cb ovulation digital kit because I need it spelled out to me when I’m fertile otherwise I second guess it.

We bd 3 time’s in my five day fertile period.

I’m 33, & was adamant or hadn’t worked, & it was going to be a long journey. I refused to test, all symptoms I had I put down to af symptoms. In the end I tested 16dpo just so I could see the negative and prepare for the next cycle. Got a nice strong bfp though.

I’m still in shock (& testing way too Ott)

I put a lot of it down to the opk though. All the apps were up to 3 days out, despite my cycle being regular, & I’m not sure I would have hit the right days had I relied on them. The £40 was well worth it.

Good luck!