Trying to conceive over 40 part 2

It’s definitely encouraging @Lastyearttc isn’t it? I think this is a lucky thread.

I asked a similar question a while back and several people said they found it encouraging to hear updates. Hopefully someone would say if it was too much. I talk a lot more regularly and openly on other threads, especially now I’m in the second trimester. Xx

@Honey2 great news! That's one massive step forward right there -
Keeping everything crossed for you that this is the one!

So many successful bfps on this thread it's very encouraging for those ttc... but I am very aware this is a ttc thread and wondered if those who are pregnant now are also on another thread as I want to be sensitive to those still ttc? Just for all those pregnancy related questions more so. X

@Honey2 aww that’s such good news. I’m really pleased for you. Such a good sign as well the line is looking strong at 12dpo. If you can just get through the next week and out of the chemical risk period, hopefully you’ll feel a bit more assured. I know it’s then onto the next set of worries and that first scan but you’ll get there one step at a time. I’ve got everything crossed for you. Xx

@Lastyearttc I really really hope all is well for you at the next scan. I can appreciate how nerve wracking it will be so sending lots of hugs.
@ponymum1980 great news on the midwife appointment, I bet that feels great being all official!

Hope everyone else is doing ok… hoping this is the month for me. Got a BFP… squinter at 10dpo but a good line now 12dpo. Just gotta take each day at a time now. After 2 early MC and a chemical I am too aware a BFP is just the first step. But at least we have got that far! Keep everything crossed for me xx

Just marking my place to see if I get more notifications 🙄

@ponymum1980 they never really worked for me so it’s brilliant they are for you. Hang on in there, it has to improve sooner or later! Xx

That's so great @Catconfusion. My life changed this morning when mum dropped off travel sickness bands. They're amazing!

@ponymum1980 congratulations. It’s such a good landmark speaking to the midwife. Not long until your 12 week scan. I’m sorry to hear your feeling awful. It’s truly horrible. I’m hoping as the placenta takes over around the 10/12 week mark it’ll improve for you. I’m definitely feeling a bit better at 13 weeks, though the vomiting started at 5 weeks so it’s been a long road to here. Xx

First midwife appointment yesterday so
I'm officially booked in! Feeling absolutely hellish at the same time as being so happy. Think I'm on my 9th week, so hormones absolutely rampant. I'm having a sort through my clothes today because I can do it sitting down. Got Marie Kondo audiobook as motivation. I'm going to try and spend some outdoor time with the horse today.

@Leonsmummy90 congratulations! Has the doctor agreed to take your bloods for a second time?

@Marvellouslymadmum I really hope it works for you. Xx

@Leonsmummy90 it’s such good news. We had one like that at Christmas where we’d literally done it once. It’s amazing how difficult it can be but also how easily it can happen, even at our age. Xx

@Lastyearttc I can imagine this next scan will be so nerve wracking. If the scan looks good your chances are fantastic going forwards. I’ll be thinking of you and hoping for the best. Xx

Hi all,
Just checking in, I haven't been getting notifications but also been trying to keep myself busy and taking it day by day. I should be 10 weeks tomorrow... I have another reassurance scan on Monday but have lost 2 at 9 weeks so am very anxious indeed!

I'll try catch up with the messages but hope all ok with everyone.
For the newbies - I turned 43 last month so it can happen!

No we dtd onced😂😂 25th july after my friends little boys 1st birthday😂😂 and no the soctor never said just by the hcg levels lol i know thats the only time i could have got pregnant cause we only did it one time😂 but miricles do happen ladies especially when your drunk😂😂😂😂

@kirinm yes because my ovulation is very different each month and sometimes I get 3/4 false starts before it actually happens. Also because we've been trying for over 3.5 years and it's not happened for us

@Catconfusion thank you, I really hope it works, I don't think they'll do anything else for us xx

@Leonsmummy90 great news congratulations

@Leonsmummy90 congrats that’s great news! Xx

@Leonsmummy90 congratulations! 😊 - I’m just wondering did you DTD in the months you missed your period? Did you Dr indicate how many weeks they think you are?

Ps iam 41 and my last kid was 12 years ago to!! 😂

So here goes i had a coloscopy on 25th june had a period 12-16th july dtd on 25th july ovulated i think between 27th july-1st aug!! Missed my period on 16th bfn after bfn after bfn then had a brownish bleed 30-31st August just the base of a panty liner never soaked through!! So tested again again and again then missed my sept 16th period and tested BFN then retested on the 18th BFP faint line tested today and its a super duper BFP!!! So i am 10 weeks 1 day since last period and yes i just got BFPPPPP i will post some pics of my tests to!!! So its not over till aunt flo has came it her full glory ladies a very late BFP is possible!!!! I had lots of Bfp now lol and had bloods done yesterday doctor called today POSITIVE BLOODS OF 1062 LOL so it really is possible ladys dont give up until af shows!!!

@Marvellouslymadmum glad to see you’re going on Clomid. I really hope it works for you. Xx

@Marvellouslymadmum

Can I ask, did you get given clomid due to issues with ovulation or is it used for something else?

@kirinm hi and welcome, I'm 42 and had tests with the gp this year, they really aren't judgy about age I've found! I take 300mg high absorption ubiquinol from Amazon.

@Balajake hi and welcome, I'm
Sorry to hear of your losses and you having to make such a heart breaking decision 😞 I am 42 and have two children myself and my partner has 2 we have been given all sorts of tests on the nhs, referred to a specialist and now I'm being put on clomid to assist conception, there are things that they can do to help, just no ivf at our age and with children. Also low iron has a massive impact on fertility (something I was unaware of until I had it and researched) so hopefully that could help 🤞🏻

Thanks for the welcome. Which ubiqnol are you all taking?

Welcome @Balajake sounds like your doing everything you can - I have 2 children far apart in age (15 years) my youngest is 6. I'm 41 and have been TTC since feb this year, I had 1 MC years ago and another in June this year. To date my doctor has just suggested it's my age and the fact I got pregnant this year shows it can happen so I'm just counting down the days to ovulation every month and then fingers crossed AF doesn't arrive - so far no luck but I've just ordered some CoQ10 as so many ladies have suggested I give this a try so good luck to you and all of us xx

@Balajake welcome and I’m sorry for your losses and stressful journey so far… I’m in a similar boat to you with 3 kids (5-11 years) and TTC no.4 since Jan this year I’ve had 2 early MC and 1 chemical preg. Following the 2nd MC the EPU referred me to the recurrent miscarriage clinic who did some tests, blood / womb scan etc. They didn’t find anything as a reason for MC other than age related. However it has got me ‘ in the system’ so to speak and I have been prescribed progesterone and high dose folic acid for if I do fall preg again. I also have been told I can call the hospital for early scans. I hope this info helps with your conversation with the Dr… good luck xx

@Balajake it sounds like your doing loads to help your body. It’s so tough at our age.

This is my second successful pregnancy in my 40s so it can happen. I’ve had 5 losses but it’s been worth it to get this far. Xx