35+ TTC

I'm 36 ttc #3 was recently diagnosed with endometriosis on the right ovary only effect atm but have obvious concerns about being able to concive quickly because of this.

Just started second cycle ttc so very early days.

@RoseWinter nope as we already have a child. Despite a large cyst, she was conceived easily at 35 nearly 36, it took 5 or 6 cycles. I then got pregnant again accidentally at 37 but had a horrible stomach bug during implantation (and trust me when I say I felt that implantation!), that pregnancy was ectopic ( I blame the bug as have no risk factors, no issues from previous pregnancy, all looked healthy during surgery and clear Hycosy). I lost a tube as it ruptured but now my issue is I have a healthy ovary but the remaining tube is on the other side, the other ovary regrew a large cyst after having the previous removed. We were told it's still possible to get pregnant naturally but from what I've read the other tube only picks up an egg 33% of the time, and then I have a large cyst in the way.
I'm now 38 soon to be 39 and I just feel like we're wasting our time trying naturally now. I'm willing to give it until the end of summer, then it's time for IVF as the missing tube is more of an issue than we thought.

Hi ladies.

All so frustrating isn't it. I had a chemical pregnancy last month. Ovulated 2 weeks later so waiting to see what will happen this month. Just got to keep your spirits up somehow 😏

Are you able to get a cycle on the NHS?

@Meryemg sadly no 8dpo of cycle 13, tested and although I think I see something I'm fairly certain it's an indent.

Had a chat with hubby this evening about how we're going to afford IVF in October if it doesn't happen before then.

Nothing for me yet 😞

I'm due on any day now but my First Response preg test is negative.

Hope is slipping away. IVF referral appointment is on its way to me.

Onto cycle 12 here af just starting now
i had zero symptoms this month and all the symptoms last month and both bfn so accepting that there’s no way of knowing definite symptoms before an actual positive test!
im still hopeful although was a little flat at another bfn the other day.

@Meryemg same here cycle 11 and cd 11 - I usually ovulate cd15.

Had Hycosy a few days ago. Nothing much wrong. Have a few small cysts which shouldn't impact fertility, and my one remaining tube is open. They suggested trying for another 6-8 months before considering IVF. AMH and follicle count all very average according to consultant.
I'm going to try acupuncture as well now as wondering whether the amount of stress I've been under has impacted things. Also strangely I only seem to get pregnant when there's a heatwave so also wondering whether I'm vitamin D deficient (fingers crossed for a heatwave soon!).

Onto cycle 11 here
last chance for a 2024 baby this cycle

I am vowing to stop symptom spotting from now on because I’ve had all the symptoms I’ve experienced previously in my pregnancies and it’s meant nothing!!
I’m going to try and loose track of days after O and just get on with life

Thank you @Meryemg, we are crossing everything. It really puts my mind at rest hearing this can be normal! Xx

Hi all, I’m 35 with 0 children and me and my partner have been trying for the last 4 years. We had a chemical pregnancy in Nov last year was absolutely gutted. However I had a convincing dream on Monday that I was pregnant and positive tests in the dream!
AF is due tomorrow but I took an early test yesterday and was BFP and a digital this morning was showing pregnant 1-2 weeks! Here’s to hoping all is ok? Heavy feeling today and cramping but hoping I’m just paranoid xx

Period started for me yesterday... first proper cycle after MMC. On to cycle 2...

Hi! I'm just coming up to ovulation (tomorrow or Mon). Feeling downhearted this month- my lovely friend just told me she's pregnant the other day and I'm over the moon for her but wish it was me too. My husband keeps telling me it will happen for us but I'm just not convinced I have any good eggs left (I'm 39). We're planning for IVF abroad in Sept if no joy before then, currently on cycle #17 ttc our 1st together but 3rd for each of us. All tests fine.

👋 hoping I can join too please?

37 ttc #3 for 26 months now. Conceived within a couple of months for my previous two pregnancies. They are now 10 and 7. Worried something must be amiss with myself or hubby now. The constant waiting and hoping is really draining as you know.

I ordered a hormone test from hertility recently which suggests I possible have a slightly lower than average ovarian reserve for someone my age and they have recommended I get a pelvic ultrasound to confirm antral follicle count. Been to GP finally two weeks ago and have had bloods taken today. I have another gp appt next week to discuss the results. Dh sent off his SA package (Ordered online) today so eagerly awaiting those results too. He’s also trying to make an app with the GP but no luck so far. My doc said we both need to be seen and tested by the GP before any referral can be made to fertility.

We started to take a new combo of supplements a couple of weeks ago in order to try to improve sperm/egg quality.

Sorry for the long post 🤦‍♀️

@RoseWinter Mother's Day was rough over here too. I am so sorry your MIL was so insensitive.

@MrBigsCat sorry about the headaches! I go a little crazy with supplements sometimes...I spent over £300 last month 😱.

This month I have been recommended inositol as I have slightly elevated testosterone (but no other PCOS markers).

I think we are about CD11 now. Just been trying every other day since the weekend and will continue till about CD21. I always used to ovulate between CD14 and CD18 but I don't know how that is going to be post loss.

Happy Friday everyone

@RoseWinter sorry you are having a hard time, hopefully you are feeling a bit better now, I always feel better once my period starts properly for some reason, it’s like a surge of hormones make me feel better or something.

I’m having to reduce my dose of agnus cactus, I’m getting headaches all afternoon and it does say that’s a side effect and to reduce the dosage.

im cd 8 here so just started opk testing and just going to continue to BD eod this month

Feeling pretty rubbish today. I've come on 2 days earlier than expected. Last week my awesome friend announced her and her partner are expecting. Super happy for them but another kick in the gut that its not happened for me yet. Then mothers day was pretty rough as my forgetful mother-in-law was asking all her adult children with kids ans new borns what they recieved for mothers day and then went on to ask me what I recieved for mother's day before realising what she said and rolling her eyes at her own comment.

Trying to keep hopeful. Possibility of IVF is currently underway. All tests done now and waiting to speak to the fertility doctor at the NHS Hospital about results before he refers me to the IVF specialist there. They said it'll take 10 weeks for the results appointment 🫣 so god knows how long it will take for actually getting the process started. In the meantime, we are naturally trying x

@Orlahoping I can definitely feel some good news coming on this thread ✨