Have I missed the boat? is 35 too old to conceive?

Racket81 · 31/01/2024 15:52

Thanks will give this accupuncture a cycle first. But yes it's a good idea.

worldwidetravel2017 · 31/01/2024 10:04

Racket81 · 31/01/2024 07:13

Yes I have and was all.ok although that was early 2022.

If i was you - id ask 4 more recent tests

- full blood count
vit d
b12
feretin
prolactin.
estrogen
thyroid
progesterone

^ if i was you - which im fully aware im not (!) - id be asking the NHS 4 all of the above

Id also get amh etc done privately with hertility health

...
Sending you all the luck

Racket81 · 31/01/2024 07:13

Yes I have and was all.ok although that was early 2022.

worldwidetravel2017 · 30/01/2024 08:31

Racket81 · 30/01/2024 06:43

Congrats to all the bfps, so I'm predicted OV on Feb 8th this month. I have accupuncture tonight and again next Tuesday. Really hope this will be my month. Will be 7 months since the miscarraige. Good luck everyone. X

Have you ever had your estrogen checked ?

If your not successful this cycle - do consider asking nhs to check your estrogen- it can be done in primary care

I had some private thermal imagery done in jan - they've discovered im estrogen dominant - that's highly likely linked to low progesterone / my early miscarriage history and even my colon polyps..

I had so many private hormone and fertility tests
And prolactin etc on nhs

But didnt know re estrogen til yest

worldwidetravel2017 · 30/01/2024 08:29

Racket81 · 30/01/2024 06:43

Congrats to all the bfps, so I'm predicted OV on Feb 8th this month. I have accupuncture tonight and again next Tuesday. Really hope this will be my month. Will be 7 months since the miscarraige. Good luck everyone. X

Good luck

Racket81 · 30/01/2024 06:43

Congrats to all the bfps, so I'm predicted OV on Feb 8th this month. I have accupuncture tonight and again next Tuesday. Really hope this will be my month. Will be 7 months since the miscarraige. Good luck everyone. X

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BrandySnaps1 · 28/01/2024 13:42

SuperDopper · 28/01/2024 12:50

Aww OP! I just saw this thread and read only your posts! Congratulations! I am so so excited for you, that I have tears in my eyes and I wasn’t even involved on this thread!

I do wonder if you had a chemical last month. I had one the month before I got with my first at 33, and I read of many many stories of women who had a successful pregnancy right after a chemical. In my mum’s culture, it’s even become an old wives tale!

Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!

Thank you so much.. this means so much to me. All I want is for me and baby to be healthy. But I dont know what to feel or do. Should i be doing light exercise? Should i be taking all of the vitamins?

Im so overwhelmed. Will I be able to give birth properly? Im of a smaller frame and what if i cant push?

Maybe the chemical is good luck in a weird kind of way?! How many children do you have?

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SuperDopper · 28/01/2024 12:50

Aww OP! I just saw this thread and read only your posts! Congratulations! I am so so excited for you, that I have tears in my eyes and I wasn’t even involved on this thread!

I do wonder if you had a chemical last month. I had one the month before I got with my first at 33, and I read of many many stories of women who had a successful pregnancy right after a chemical. In my mum’s culture, it’s even become an old wives tale!

Wishing you a healthy and happy pregnancy!

MrsSkylerWhite · 28/01/2024 12:35

Had our youngest at 39 after an unprotected 9 year gap. Chin up.

worldwidetravel2017 · 28/01/2024 12:34

BrandySnaps1 · 27/01/2024 23:09

Thanks - I found this week I am pregnant. Somewhere between 4 and 5 weeks. Been a rolercoaster of emotions

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Congrats ♡

irishmurdoch · 28/01/2024 09:31

BrandySnaps1 · 11/01/2024 10:44

Have been trying for 7 months, brought ovulation sticks, still nada. Last month period was 4 days late - i was elated especially as i have been tracking like clockwork since the summer.

Period came and the cramps were the worst they have ever been and very heavy flow. Would have loved to have had 2/3 children, but am now worried as Im 35 and focused on my career all this time. Only to quit last year due to burn out and now focusing on mental and physical health.

Seems like a catch 22 situation and now I feel stuck, anxious, worried, did i make the right decision with anything? No mat leave, no children. Could really use some helpful opinions please.

The only way you'll know that is to get your AMH tested.

Jesusmaryjosephandtheweedon · 28/01/2024 07:29

BrandySnaps1 · 27/01/2024 23:09

Thanks - I found this week I am pregnant. Somewhere between 4 and 5 weeks. Been a rolercoaster of emotions

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Aw congratulations what an exciting time x

Canthave2manycats · 28/01/2024 01:57

I haven't read all the posts but omg, you really have not left it too late!!!

Was going to say more but just read your update!

Congratulations!!!

I was a first-time mum at 34 after fertility issues. 2nd was born a month before I turned 36, 3rd at 40 after two miscarriages!

Hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy! x

Mirrormeback · 27/01/2024 23:37

I had my DS at 35

I still felt young and had the energy to have DD not long after

18 months difference in age actually

I know loads of women who had lbabies that age and older

Mirrormeback · 27/01/2024 23:34

Congratulations

That's wonderful news

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BrandySnaps1 · 27/01/2024 23:09

Jesusmaryjosephandtheweedon · 27/01/2024 22:12

7 months isn't that long. Don't lose heart. If you can go to.GP and get some basic tests done it might help to give you some comfort if all is OK.

To give you hope I was 35 having dd1, 36 on dd2 and 41 on dd3.

Thanks - I found this week I am pregnant. Somewhere between 4 and 5 weeks. Been a rolercoaster of emotions

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Jesusmaryjosephandtheweedon · 27/01/2024 22:12

7 months isn't that long. Don't lose heart. If you can go to.GP and get some basic tests done it might help to give you some comfort if all is OK.

To give you hope I was 35 having dd1, 36 on dd2 and 41 on dd3.

worldwidetravel2017 · 27/01/2024 21:39

Racket81 · 27/01/2024 19:09

My miscarraige was July 2023 so yes 1 pregnancy I 2 years which ended in MC had my bloods all tested early 2022they were all ok then. Putting house on market to release equity so if want to go for private ivf can afford it.

Sending you all the luck

Assume you had thyroid tested after miscarriage ?

And assume you've read it starts with an egg ?

Sorry to hear about your miscarriage. I know how painful it is - we had one last year too

Assume youve had progesterone checked?

And a transvaginal scan to check ovaries and structural ?

Racket81 · 27/01/2024 19:09

My miscarraige was July 2023 so yes 1 pregnancy I 2 years which ended in MC had my bloods all tested early 2022they were all ok then. Putting house on market to release equity so if want to go for private ivf can afford it.

californiacooper · 27/01/2024 19:05

@BrandySnaps1 I only conceived naturally because I had just finished IVF stimulation the cycle before. I went abroad for treatment after the dr (a friend of a friend) advised me to have a couple of tests over here - My Frosties are currently frozen and I was waiting for my period to start to prepare to go back for transfer. In the meantime, my NHS referral came through finally (first started having tests November 2022) and I had my first appointment with them a few weeks ago. They have done my AMH blood test and I am waiting for an appointment for a scan. I don't want to jeopardise any possible NHS round of IVF if this pregnancy isn't viable. I'm not in a position to fund endless cycles of IVF. I know that sounds quite negative but I have to be realistic (I had about a 20% chance of the transfer working, this is a shock and a surprise and not what was expected, or part of the plan but obviously it is perfect). So I'm
Waiting until I know everything is where it should be.

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BrandySnaps1 · 27/01/2024 18:56

CoolSummer89 · 27/01/2024 18:50

Just entered my second cycle. I think we were a bit nervous for the first one so DH and I have agreed we're going to try and have as much fun/keep it relaxed as possible.

Honestly having fun and being relaxed is key

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CoolSummer89 · 27/01/2024 18:50

Just entered my second cycle. I think we were a bit nervous for the first one so DH and I have agreed we're going to try and have as much fun/keep it relaxed as possible.

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BrandySnaps1 · 27/01/2024 18:49

californiacooper · 27/01/2024 18:43

@BrandySnaps1 the nhs thingy is saying 22nd sep for me, I've booked a scan next weekend when I estimate I'll be 7 weeks.

No im not saying anything to GP/midwife until after I have the scan and I know that everything's ok...

So you're doing the private scan first? I also looked at this, can you tell me how it goes please?

Why aren't you telling gp/midwife yet? From reading online, once you refer to your preferred hospital it can take some time for them to book an appointment. Mine only took a few days but my appointment isnt for over a month.

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californiacooper · 27/01/2024 18:43

@BrandySnaps1 the nhs thingy is saying 22nd sep for me, I've booked a scan next weekend when I estimate I'll be 7 weeks.

No im not saying anything to GP/midwife until after I have the scan and I know that everything's ok...

worldwidetravel2017 · 27/01/2024 18:00

Racket81 · 27/01/2024 17:59

I'm on cycle day 3. Period came Thursday. 45th cycle of ttc here we go. Accupunture again Tuesday so I'm hoping this cycle it will help as I only had 1 session and that was a week before Af arrived.

Have you had miscarriages within those cycles ?

Have u had private hormone and fertility testing
With hertility health ?