Page 16 | 35yrs + and trying ✨🫶🏼

SCK2024 · 2025-01-04T19:31:01+00:00

I am now 37 and have one beautiful 10yrs old boy, my partner has 2 boys 9 & 13yrs. I bought the Hertility kit online, not yet opened it… I was going to give this cycle my last attempt before investigating 🙃 We got pregnant a year ago but due to personal circumstances we both decided to not go ahead, this I carry so much guilt over 🪃 Now we are both ready and settled in our careers and home but now it has taken nearly 6/7cycles. today I got my 1st + ovulation test, so beginning our January TWW. what is everyone else’s story 🌟

FenellaFurchester · 08/04/2025 11:34

NIPT all clear 🙌 Thank you for everyone’s good wishes.

Happy baby dancing everyone, and when you get your BFPs either don’t bother with the combined screening or go straight for NIPT - it’s been such a horribly difficult week which feels like it wasn’t really necessary at all and I’m just exhausted with even higher blood pressure now 😂

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SCK2024 · 08/04/2025 10:24

@curliegirlie Hpw are you getting on? 🫶🏼✨

@Squibblypanda90 So sorry to here about your sad news in March, how are you feeling?

Still waiting on my peak OPK, nearly there I think maybe 1/2 days now.
Got the fertility appt today but it’s via telephone at 11ish xx

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Playmobil4Eva · 08/04/2025 07:41

Hope everyone is well. Negative test for me today. Gutted as I felt exactly like I did when I pregnant with DD- though that was 7 years ago!

PalmTreeAngel · 06/04/2025 11:31

Squibblypanda90 · 06/04/2025 09:40

Am I able to join in on this thread i had a mmc on 28th March baby was still only 5+4 but I should have been 7+4. Still waiting for my body to get back to normal. Just wanted to ask if there's any natural supplements I can take which could help me to get pregnant again, I was taking proceive conception vitamins previously before but wanted to know if there's anything else I could take. I've been having high alt liver levels for 5 years but my consultant said that was unlikely the reason I had the mmc. Im still really struggling mentally to get over this 😪

Heard good things about folic acid.
sorry for your loss x

Playmobil4Eva · 06/04/2025 10:32

Squibblypanda90 · 06/04/2025 09:40

Am I able to join in on this thread i had a mmc on 28th March baby was still only 5+4 but I should have been 7+4. Still waiting for my body to get back to normal. Just wanted to ask if there's any natural supplements I can take which could help me to get pregnant again, I was taking proceive conception vitamins previously before but wanted to know if there's anything else I could take. I've been having high alt liver levels for 5 years but my consultant said that was unlikely the reason I had the mmc. Im still really struggling mentally to get over this 😪

That must be really tough. Remember 28th March wasn’t that long ago and your emotions are still really raw.
I can’t help with supplements as I’m not allowed to take any atm due to my chronic illness.

Squibblypanda90 · 06/04/2025 09:40

Am I able to join in on this thread i had a mmc on 28th March baby was still only 5+4 but I should have been 7+4. Still waiting for my body to get back to normal. Just wanted to ask if there's any natural supplements I can take which could help me to get pregnant again, I was taking proceive conception vitamins previously before but wanted to know if there's anything else I could take. I've been having high alt liver levels for 5 years but my consultant said that was unlikely the reason I had the mmc. Im still really struggling mentally to get over this 😪

Mismatc · 04/04/2025 22:43

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 21:27

Thanks @Mismatcthat was good of you! Thanks!

Weaning? Do you mean stopping breastfeeding? How long have you been TTC?

Yes, I’ve got a 14 month old who is breastfed. Been hoping to get pregnant since she was born but no luck

FenellaFurchester · 04/04/2025 09:40

curliegirlie · 04/04/2025 09:07

@FenellaFurchester good luck with your NIPT. Was it just those trisomies that returned as high chance and not DS? That would spook me a bit too. We're all here for handholding once the results come in. I have to say I have no faith in the combined test and would request to be referred straight to the NIPT if I'm lucky enough to fall again. I was the 1 in 1900 for DS with DD1, and now I reckon I'd pretty much be automatically high chance due to the combination of her and my age, so I'd definitely have more faith in the NIPT numbers....

Thank you for the support ❤️ I would definitely recommend going straight for NIPT if you can to avoid the screening stress. I was so distracted with just hoping the baby was still growing and hoping my hematoma had resolved that the screening didn’t really cross my mind.

I’m high risk for DS too 1 in 66 but I’m not as scared of DS and also I can clearly see how the algorithm works in that one - I had low Papp-a last time which put me at 1 in 155 and the risk was dismissed by my midwife at the time (Papp-a seems to be taken more seriously now) and then the risk doubles due to my age at EDD so it’s easy to figure out the maths.

1 in 31 seems so high, even though that’s 97% chance it’s okay.

I’m just holding on to the scan being so good, baby had more than caught up from my late ovulation - went from EDD of 15/10 down to 7/10, both brain hemispheres clear on screen, even heart chambers fully formed. NT was 1.5 so baby’s info looks good, it’s all based on my hormones and age in the algorithm.

So I sometimes feel okay and optimistic then the next minute I feel like it’s hopeless and I should expect the worst. Or that my optimism is jinxing me somehow 🤞

curliegirlie · 04/04/2025 09:07

@FenellaFurchester good luck with your NIPT. Was it just those trisomies that returned as high chance and not DS? That would spook me a bit too. We're all here for handholding once the results come in. I have to say I have no faith in the combined test and would request to be referred straight to the NIPT if I'm lucky enough to fall again. I was the 1 in 1900 for DS with DD1, and now I reckon I'd pretty much be automatically high chance due to the combination of her and my age, so I'd definitely have more faith in the NIPT numbers....

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SCK2024 · 04/04/2025 08:34

Good morning girls 😊
Okay it’s on…
My cycles are always short 22-25.
CD 4 today …

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SCK2024 · 03/04/2025 21:27

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 20:27

Ha ha @ can’t lie down for long! You would love the odd lie down if you had a 2 year old!! 😂😆

Yhats crazy about your short cycles though. Glad it’s always been normal for you!

brilliant that OH is more “free” next week for nookie! Ha ha. My husband came home this morning for the last try since my OPk was so high! Ha ha. Xx

He is 100% on board! 🚂 💨 😂
Weirdly cannot wait to start OPK testing x

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BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 21:27

Thanks @Mismatcthat was good of you! Thanks!

Weaning? Do you mean stopping breastfeeding? How long have you been TTC?

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 20:27

Ha ha @ can’t lie down for long! You would love the odd lie down if you had a 2 year old!! 😂😆

Yhats crazy about your short cycles though. Glad it’s always been normal for you!

brilliant that OH is more “free” next week for nookie! Ha ha. My husband came home this morning for the last try since my OPk was so high! Ha ha. Xx

Mismatc · 03/04/2025 19:42

I reported the post the moment it happened in the hope it would go before most had seen it. So unkind.

I’m on day 34 with no peak still. Considering weaning again 😬. Or at least reducing feeds

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SCK2024 · 03/04/2025 16:27

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 11:21

Hey! We are trying to BD every other day but because he fell asleep night before last it’s wonked things up abit 😂😂 We’ve not long BDed today 😆 so think we’ve definitely given it enough chances this past week. My OPK was darker than the control panel first this morning so I’ve reached my peak I think. Will test again a little later. Just lying down for half an hour now to try and keep as much in as I can 😆🥴😂

Gosh your AF is short isn’t it @SCK2024do you bleed for 3 days and spot a bit for a few days after? At least it’s over now and you can get excited about ovulation approaching!

Are you! Small world! I’m in Nantwich! X

I can’t lie down for long which is why I got the fertility cups works magic, well to keep it in 😂

Yeh short cycles! 2/3 days and completely stops, 3rd day today and don’t need to use anything, lucky I suppose, always been that way, no changes.

So yes I’ll start OPK tomorrow 1.44! Very good and my god it’s dark!!!! I’m feeling very positive for you this month! 😁❤️🫶🏼

OH is off his night shifts now so good timing this cycle for when the fertile week comes 🫶🏼
Got the Fertility nurse calling me on Tuesday, haven’t a clue what she is I’ll ask? Does anyone know?

x

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BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 14:16

Aawwww how lovely! Yes, bitter sweet isn’t it at our age but I am sure everything will be absolutely fine! Please let us know who the NIPT tests go! X

FenellaFurchester · 03/04/2025 12:42

Continuing to send lots of baby dust to everyone! ✨ I keep checking the thread and keep my fingers crossed for everyone 💖

FenellaFurchester · 03/04/2025 12:41

BabyBorn · 02/04/2025 18:10

How are you doing @FenellaFurchester?

@PalmTreeAngel oh that’s a shame. Fingers crossed for the next few months! It’s lovely you are at the same stage as @SCK2024!

Hi 👋 Im okay. Saw a gorgeous wriggly baby on my 12 week scan last week which was wonderful. Had the awful call that I’m very high risk for Edwards & Patau due to age, low papp-a (had in last pregnancy and he was fine), and HCG on the lower side of normal. Had the NIPT and just waiting and hoping for the best while feeling beside myself with worry (and in no mood for those vile pro-lifer ghouls who stalk the forums 😂)

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 11:49

This was my test this morning reading at 1.44

BabyBorn · 03/04/2025 11:21

Hey! We are trying to BD every other day but because he fell asleep night before last it’s wonked things up abit 😂😂 We’ve not long BDed today 😆 so think we’ve definitely given it enough chances this past week. My OPK was darker than the control panel first this morning so I’ve reached my peak I think. Will test again a little later. Just lying down for half an hour now to try and keep as much in as I can 😆🥴😂

Gosh your AF is short isn’t it @SCK2024do you bleed for 3 days and spot a bit for a few days after? At least it’s over now and you can get excited about ovulation approaching!

Are you! Small world! I’m in Nantwich! X

PalmTreeAngel · 03/04/2025 09:14

SCK2024 · 03/04/2025 08:29

I haven’t experienced clearblue tests much as heard lots about evaps… well with the pregnancy tests anyway and being expensive.

i did however by the battery smiley one when first starting out to get the smiley but the cheap strips and uploading them on pre mom shows your fertile window a lot more accurately!! The clear blue just show your peak only.

id suggest trying them as you have them, hoping you get lucky this cycle but if not use the cheapies and Premom app to get your full window running up to and after peak to get full coverage of BD and chances 🫶🏼✨

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Thanks for your help, I really appreciate it 🙂

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SCK2024 · 03/04/2025 08:29

PalmTreeAngel · 02/04/2025 21:56

Thank you @BabyBorn
ive heard good reviews of the clear blue ones too - I know clear blue has a bit of a bad rep tho!!

I haven’t experienced clearblue tests much as heard lots about evaps… well with the pregnancy tests anyway and being expensive.

i did however by the battery smiley one when first starting out to get the smiley but the cheap strips and uploading them on pre mom shows your fertile window a lot more accurately!! The clear blue just show your peak only.

id suggest trying them as you have them, hoping you get lucky this cycle but if not use the cheapies and Premom app to get your full window running up to and after peak to get full coverage of BD and chances 🫶🏼✨

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SCK2024 · 03/04/2025 08:26

BabyBorn · 02/04/2025 19:27

DH fell asleep last night 😂😂 but he woke up at 5.30 and knew he had a job to do! 🥴😆😂😂 He was very willing may I add! Ha ha. It has come around so quickly! Yes I added it on Premom and it read it as 55 so I should ovulate within 24 hours. I feel it every month when the follicle burst though 😩 so I will let you know when it happens! 😂😂

I don’t let me DH know any of this. He knows I’ve been on mumsnet for over 20 years 🥴 but has no idea that I post on here!! 😂😂 Lovely to have the support, especially at our age! Ha ha x

He knew he had a job to do 😆🤣😆🤣😂
Yes love that! Hahaha!
you make me giggle!
🤭

AF has ended! So OPK testing starting tomorrow I think! Got a fresh batch 😄 Another NYE baby 🙃🫠😂 bet my luck this will be it haha!

I am near Cheshire too.

Are you BD ing again today or every other day?

last 2 cycles we BR every other day might switch it up this cycle.

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BabyBorn · 02/04/2025 22:14

At 34 you still have plenty of time 🥰 I had my last at 37. X

BabyBorn · 02/04/2025 22:13

The ovulation tests I’ve heard are good but very pricey, but depends what people think is pricey I guess. I’ve never used them so have no idea at all. Tho on cheat anyway because I feel ovulation so don’t really need to test, I just like to 😂😂🥴😂😂

Kent, wow. Used to get a ferry from there years ago 😂 I am in Cheshire! x