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40+ TTC this year

115 replies

unicornglitter123 · 08/05/2023 01:13

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I'm just trying to get an idea and a bit of hope in TTC over 40, and for me...mid 40's!
I'm 44 and will soon be 45 🙃
TTC number 2.
Have been trying for over a year.
IVF not an option.
Delayed our TTC number 2 because of Covid.
Anyone in the same boat?

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Rainbows121 · 07/11/2023 15:06

Hi @Holls81
I've only had the standard bloods done within NHS but I paid to have further blood tests which also came back with no issues, same with husband.
I've started having monthly acupuncture which I have read can help.
We can't really afford the IVF route so I just have to hope for that one good egg.

Holls81 · 07/11/2023 12:31

@Rainbows121 hiya. Have you had any assessments done? I’m waiting on hospital test results but am in a similar situation. Pelvic ultrasound all looks
good, blood tests all came back in normal range. Waiting for hubbys swimmers result but doc has said he thinks he’s unlikely to be the issue as has 2 children. 2 years on and not a single positive test for us 🥲

Rainbows121 · 06/11/2023 23:02

Hi, I've just turned 44 and ttc #2 for nearly 2 years now. Trying to stay hopeful

lillypilly7 · 10/10/2023 09:59

@Anngin let us know how you go!
I'm 45 TTC number 2....

Brit80 · 09/10/2023 22:38

Thank you Anngin! I honestly have no advice. I do not know why it has happened this month for us. I guess just caught the right egg! Hoping this sticks
All the best on your journey lots of baby dust ❣️

Anngin · 09/10/2023 22:19

I see 2 lines @Brit80 !

I am also ttc, 44 and hopeful as I've been prescribed letrozole as a last hope.

DC1 conceived first month trying then held off trying again as expected it to just happen. Unfortunately nearly 3 years and 2 losses later it hasn't happened yet for us.

Wishing everyone well.

Brit80 · 09/10/2023 19:54

Hi, we have been trying to conceive for over a year. I think praying and hoping this is my month. This cycle I didn't report any cramps hardly which is strange for me. Only now on dpo 9/10 I felt cramps on and off for few hours. I tested this morning and got this.. please please let this be it!! What do you think?

40+ TTC this year
40+ TTC this year
lillypilly7 · 01/10/2023 05:41

Just turned 45, TTC number 2 for 18 months now.
Had our DD1 when I was 40.

I've been taking Blackmores conceive plus vitamins on and off...

DH is losing weight and I'm trying to loose some weight too...

Anyone using OPK's or temping?

Using also the Flo app. Although the prescription seems a waste of money 😊
Cancelled after a year.
Did not help at all!

Anyway, anyone got any positive stories?

BucksOxonMum · 30/09/2023 15:56

@Reddog76 Hi. I’ve had brain fog, some mini hot flushes and my cycles are now shorter. I’m trying not to worry. I’m taking vits too, so is my husband. Also having fertility reflexology.

Reddog76 · 30/09/2023 15:47

@BucksOxonMum what signs of peri have you had?

I'm currently taking ubiquionol x 400mg, folic acid and vitamin D. Trying to ignore my signs of insomnia and pms. Losing a bit of weight too is on my list.

BucksOxonMum · 30/09/2023 15:01

I’m 43 and have just started ttc. I’ve been having some peri signs though, so really not sure if it will happen for me

Reddog76 · 30/09/2023 14:33

I'm 46 and ttc no. 2 too. Had DD at 41. I'm hoping that there is 1 good egg in me.

rainyday32 · 15/08/2023 11:51

I've just turned 45 and TTC number 2 for nearly 2 years...
Have kind of given up 😀
I'm very grateful for my beautiful DD1...
It may well be the end of the road, told my chances are like 1% 😣

Countrygirl777 · 14/08/2023 12:39

Hi all,
Ive been ttc since feb of this year. Have older children from previous marriage never had any problems getting pregnant. Had 3 early miscarriages this year and im fast approaching 45. Due on tomorrow, having all the symptoms but just bfn. Is there any hope or should I just give up ?

Holls81 · 09/05/2023 09:16

Hiya. i’ve just turned 43 and been ttc for 17 cycles now and every single month a negative test.
we have our first fertility appointment in a couple of weeks and I’m feeling really nervous about it.
my periods are super regular and have had 21 day progesterone test done and gp said all seemed normal.
my hubby is now concerned it may be him.
we have 2 other children who were both conceived very quickly and gp said that men’s fertility doesn’t vary too much, so who knows.

@unicornglitter123 do you use ovulation prediction kits?

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