Trying to conceive baby No 1 over 40

@October1979 it’s such a difficult decision. I think it’s a shame you can’t have a funded cycle since it’s your first baby you’re trying for. I’m still surprised the odds are so low. Hoping you get some good news naturally! Xx

@Bouncytree ah such lovely news. Congratulations. Just remember, today you are pregnant. I’ve got everything crossed all is ok and this is it for you! Xx

@Bouncytree oooh congratulations! I fully appreciate the nerves in waiting to see how this progresses but as you say, definitely great to be in with a chance.

Hi everyone sorry I havemy been on-line for a while as I have been trying not to obsess too much each month. But I just got a BFP on Friday. I don’t feel like I’m there yet after two miscarriages, holding out for early scans and tests to see if this is a pregnancy that can last. Fingers crossed. Delighted to be in with a shot at least. Pic attached from 14 dpo very feint but there!

@October1979 how are you doing are you still trying naturally? Or did you decide to try IVF? I hope you are doing ok.

The funny thing is we had just been getting fertility tests and were considering ivf. It was appealing for the chromosomal screening which is the but we have been having difficulty with.

Wishing everyone luck this cycle.

@soontobeamama ahh so we are around the same dpo then, I can't even remember what cycle I'm on without checking but it's somewhere around the 40 mark 🙁 af should be due for my around 9th/10th as well and it feels like forever away!! Xx

Hi @Marvellouslymadmum - I'm 6 dpo - on cd 20 - period is due on 10th April - I'm counting the days and they are not moving quickly enough for my liking! xx

@soontobeamama thank you and good luck to you too! How far into the tww are you? I'm 7dpo today xx

Good luck ! I think you're right to push it and take matters into your own hands. We definitely need to be proactive as time isn't on our side but there's still hope - take care xx

@soontobeamama I've honestly no idea! I'm just feeling so down about it today. It was just a call centre booking team I spoke to who just matter of factory said yeah it's quite a wait, around 33 weeks then you'll get an appointment which will just be a phone call for the first one, it didn't even know what to say! I'm going to look at the prices of private tests over the weekend then speak to the go again next week and see if there's anything else they can do themselves and say to them I'm just totally anxious about waiting that kind of time due to my age! I really hope so too as it's really knocked me back xx

Fingers crossed to all also on their two week wait like me!

@Marvellouslymadmum - that is a ridiculous length of time to wait - time we don't have! Can you do anything to push it forward, or are they just blaming covid? Here's hoping that there will be good news for you soon and you won't need the tests anyway!

@Catconfusion - sending good vibes your way xx

Yey @Catconfusion fingers crossed for you! And to all you ladies trying again this month. CD 7 for me today, so will be going for the SMEP again starting tomorrow 🤞🏻

Have a great holiday weekend everyone

@Catconfusion that's great news! Definitely 🤞🏻 for you! My optimism has taken a nose dive as I was all excited to get my referral letter for more tests only to be told it'll be approximately 33 weeks before I get my first phone appointment!!

That's great news @Catconfusion. I hope this is the month for you xxx

I’m so sorry to hear that @Littlemiss40andfabulous and @October1979 it must be so tough.

As for me, I started taking Bud fertility supplement and I got my positive opk on day 13 and I’m pretty sure I ovulated yesterday on day 14. This is huge for me as O is usually between day 20 and 40. The supplement seems to be doing something. We only just caught it as we dtd yesterday and my temperature rise was this morning. I might be wrong and it’s a failed ovulation but I’ve got my fingers crossed it’s actually happened. It would make this process so much easier if o happened earlier and was easier to predict.

Fingers crossed for us all this cycle! Xx

AF arrived on Sunday so back to the beginning again. A bit demoralising.

Me and DH off on annual leave for 2 weeks after Easter so just the right time to relax and DTD lots 😂

How is everyone else doing?

XxX

@sabtom I would say the vitamins could be regulating your cycles, there's so many things we don't even think about until ttc and a regular cycle with good Lp would definitely be a benefit for you, I'm hoping they'll do the same for me

Good luck to all those testing soon 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

I got my flashing smiley today so we bding for the next week ish lol

Hi everyone,

Just checking in as AF due tomorrow so getting a BFP is back at the forefront of my mind.

I agree @Catconfusion - hoping we have some BFPs on this thread to celebrate together soon

@Catconfusion @soontobeamama @October1979 good luck ladies 🤞🏻

CD28 13/14dpo for me today, starting having that crampy feeling now so I expect AF by tomorrow. Since coming off the pill 2yrs ago, my cycles have been quite short (23-25 days) with a LP of about 11 days, and I would always spot a couple days before. But the past few cycles have been 27/28 and a LP of 13/14 days with no 'warning spotting'. Is this a good thing? Are my cycles becoming more regular? Or could it be pre-menopause showing its ugly face? (I'm 41) Maybe all those vitamins and supplements I'm taking are lengthening my cycles?

Good luck too @soontobeamama I hope this is your month! Xx

Aww I’ve got everything crossed for you @October1979 xx

Sending lots of luck and baby dust your way!

I got a flashing smiley on my ovulation test this morning, so I'm not far behind you xx