Trying to conceive over 40

@birdbybird I’ve had two chemicals in a row and another earlier in the year too so feel we’re timing things well.

O usually comes the day after the last peak opk so I keep testing it out. Last cycle I got peak on Wednesday, Thursday and one on Friday morning. O was on Saturday. I’m lucky that my surge happens over a few days. Some ladies have a very quick surge so it can happen over 24 hours. I test every morning at 10am as LH is stronger in the sample from mid morning onwards. If I get a peak I test again late in the afternoon. I use the Fermometer app to analyse the strips and say the percent LH. I sometimes get false surges but the real one gets up to 150% - 200% LH. I always ovulate when it’s this high. I also do my temperature each morning once I get a peak. I got fed up with doing it the whole cycle. Once my temperature is up I can confirm it’s happened.

We dtd every other day on peak days and on the day of o if we can. Last cycle we didn’t on o day but I still got a positive test. As long as it’s within a day or two or O you should be ok and in fact it’s better for them to be waiting for the egg.
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@October1979 yay!!!! I’m so pleased for you. That’s a good line for 12 dpo too. I hope it gets stronger from here on. I think timing is everything as definitely feel that’s why we’ve got several bfps since we started trying. With my long cycles I’m extra vigilant for precisely when o is happening. It sounds like Ava is doing a good job for you. Xx

Thanks for the birthday wishes. It’s been lovely to get away. The weather has been a bit pants and we were up most of one of the nights with ds as he’s got a cold but it’s still been worth it. Sadly it cd 19 for me and no peak yet. I can only assume the lack of sleep and eating less healthy foods might have affected it. I also had a load of spotting at the beginning of my cycle so maybe my hormones are off after two back to back chemicals. If may be a long road to O but still hopeful this could be our cycle. Xx

Wow congratulations @October1979! You certainly don't have a problem conceiving! I really hope this one sticks for you!

2nd day of peak... is that the day of ovulation for you?

Sorry for all the questions!

Congratulations @October1979!

Any tips on what you’ve done to get 3 in a row? Did you DTD every day in fertile window? Are you using opk? I used to get progesterone cream many years ago. Will look up where to get that brand from.

Tested this a.m (11dpo) with frer - BFN. Should I test again tomorrow? I’m now a convert to early testing! Allows a little more social life freedom than waiting until AF is late! I though it would make me more anxious but actually it’s the opposite. DH and I agreed if I test early instead of late, as an early ovulator my 2WW was more if a 3WW but now we feel like maybe we can chill and do this for another 6-12 months.

AAAAAAHHHHHH @October1979 YAY!! Crossing everything!!!!! Xxxxx

Ooh @October1979 that's exciting news! Congratulations. I don't think having the vaccine this week will cause any problems as the risk seems to be if you get a fever post vaccine, and I imagine that's more an issue once the egg has implanted and growing in the first 12 weeks.

Happy birthday @Catconfusion - glamping sounds fun. Hope you're having lovely weather.

@Mum2baby07 I'm doing ok thanks. Not much to report other than am really tired! I had 4 naps on Sunday. Was ok in work yesterday but came home exhausted and didn't move from the sofa all night. According to the what I've read, if all is progressing well the embryo is doubling in size this week from 1.6mm to 3cm so that explains the tiredness! I still can't believe I am actually, really pregnant. Waiting for a 12 week scan date now, and currently 9weeks+4.

Congratulations @October1979!
Wonderful news and also gives the rest of us hope! xx

@October1979 @Marvellouslymadmum - where did you get the progesterone cream from? Are there any negatives to taking it if you don’t need it? I’ve never had mine checked - so I’ve no idea, but if it’s like Asprin in that it can only do more good than harm then I might give it a go?? What do you think?

@October1979 that’s fantastic news. I really really hope this is your good egg. I will be keeping everything crossed for you. Seems like there is some good baby vibes going around at the moment so this could be your month. 🤞🤞🤞

@October1979 ooh let's hope it makes the difference for you! I'm trying the aspirin this month, it's supposed to be good for inflammation and as adenomyosis is an inflammatory disease I'm hoping it'll help!! I've got some progesterone cream on order too just Incase 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 for your sticky bean this time!

@October1979 congratulations - hoping for a good outcome for you x

@October1979 congratulations!!! Keeping everything crossed for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Congratulations @October1979. Will be keeping everything crossed for you.

@Honey2 the first one didn't seem to effect it but this one has!

@Geriatric1234 no we still have to take some time for ourselves

@Catconfusion happy birthday 🥳 🎉🎂🎁 hope you have a great day

@Catconfusion Thank you for sharing that story. It was so nice to read. Happy birthday for tomorrow.

@sabtom good luck for your scan on Thursday.

I'm cd6 today after getting my period 4 days late and will be having my pelvic ultrasound and AMH blood test tomorrow morning. Part of me wishes there was a problem so that I had an answer for why it's not happening for us. Weirdly I think I could cope with that more than being told everything's fine and that it's unexplained secondary infertility.

Hope you're all doing well.

Am looking forward to fertile week and having another go!