Page 28 | 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 🌟

AegeanPebble · 22/01/2025 19:08

SCK2024 · 22/01/2025 14:07

All normal apparently.
Which is good!
bit are they a low normal or high normal for my age?
I don’t know.
appt has changed now with GP to the 3rd

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FSH less than 10 is good. Actually I had the exact same value.
LH on my results says in follicular has to be more than 2.4 so you are within normal range there too.

DoraBella88 · 22/01/2025 18:44

@SCK2024 sorry AF got you but that’s good news on your blood results.

im currently, according to my Premom app, 5dpo but I think im 7dpo due to my high opk readings. Did a test this morning and obviously BFN. Just been to the loo and had pale pink when I wiped 😱 I had that with my last bfp. Now hoping it could be implantation x

carolinep3 · 22/01/2025 17:40

Got mine back too and they are all normal so far. They are pretty fast aren't they, results in less than 6 hours!
Can I ask about CM for us older lot?
Used to get a lot when younger, not so
Much now.
I'm doing a few things to increase it plus I have the conceive plus lube.
I've had a negative opk today but the clear blue is a flashing smiley but no Cm at all really 🤷🏻‍♀️

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SCK2024 · 22/01/2025 14:07

SCK2024 · 22/01/2025 13:48

So have got my results back!

All normal apparently.
Which is good!
bit are they a low normal or high normal for my age?
I don’t know.
appt has changed now with GP to the 3rd

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SCK2024 · 22/01/2025 13:48

So have got my results back!

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SCK2024 · 21/01/2025 21:18

AegeanPebble · 20/01/2025 21:32

I hope you are healthy now! At least you have your son! I may never get the chance :(
I did it because i tested positive literally the day before I was moving to another country, having just landed my dream job. My partner wouldn't join me for another few months, because of his job and visa reasons (thanks to Brexit, bleh). It was a very unstable time, and I felt so sick I couldn't do my job properly and couldn't take care of myself living in an airbnb and having to work for 10 hours (plus commute). But I know now these reasons were shit, and I just panicked really. Nobody I know has kids, I have never had a friend or close relative be pregnant so this was all out of blue and unknown.
I thought that i will get to make a choice next time. But it is not a choice anymore, I feel like a childless mother. I know in my entire existence that I should be holding a baby right now but I am not :(
I curse the people at the clinic that advised be to go ahead with it at age 37. I am literally losing my mind most days. And of course I am failing at my career as well, as I have been going to a doctor or other every few weeks for the past year and a half, I have failed to restore my health, and I am spending countless hours thinking and crying about it.

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Just try and think positive you got pregnant and your bloods were okay 😌 no reason to not otherwise 🙏✨🤞🏼

Got my 21 day progesterone blood test later in the month, see what my GP says about my levels next week.

Ill upload my results when i get them back hopefully tomorrow or Thursday.

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AegeanPebble · 21/01/2025 06:48

Yeah only temp. I can't handle the stress of strips honestly. My gynecologist didn't recommend it either. She just said to have frequent intercourse. Hormone level came out good but in September I did a progesterone test and it was on the low side. Which explains the short luteal phase and the pains. It is quite simple really, i just can't make enough progesterone anymore. I can't believe i went from the perfect 28 day cycle to this. I just want to go back in time 😭😭😭

AegeanPebble · 20/01/2025 21:32

SCK2024 · 17/01/2025 19:57

I cry still 17yrs later even with my now son (10yrs)
It doesn’t leave you sadly not for me anyway.
I said I’d never go through it all over again and regrettably I did last year, but again for the right reasons (skin cancer)
Its shit, but feels worse this time because I shamelessly did it when I really wanted to keep the baby but it was a dark time then.
i carry guilt & think because of my age that it won’t happen again.

i hope it will ❤️✨
for us both x

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I hope you are healthy now! At least you have your son! I may never get the chance :(
I did it because i tested positive literally the day before I was moving to another country, having just landed my dream job. My partner wouldn't join me for another few months, because of his job and visa reasons (thanks to Brexit, bleh). It was a very unstable time, and I felt so sick I couldn't do my job properly and couldn't take care of myself living in an airbnb and having to work for 10 hours (plus commute). But I know now these reasons were shit, and I just panicked really. Nobody I know has kids, I have never had a friend or close relative be pregnant so this was all out of blue and unknown.
I thought that i will get to make a choice next time. But it is not a choice anymore, I feel like a childless mother. I know in my entire existence that I should be holding a baby right now but I am not :(
I curse the people at the clinic that advised be to go ahead with it at age 37. I am literally losing my mind most days. And of course I am failing at my career as well, as I have been going to a doctor or other every few weeks for the past year and a half, I have failed to restore my health, and I am spending countless hours thinking and crying about it.

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SCK2024 · 20/01/2025 21:18

AegeanPebble · 20/01/2025 21:10

I did a full set of bloods this month as well (day 3-5). My hormone levels are fine but they found me positive for Hasimotos. Maybe ask them to check that too.
My thyroid hormones are also ok for now, but the gynaecologist thinks that it could be the reason for the short luteal phase :(
I never had any of this before my previous pregnancy. I am devastated knowing that I had a pregnancy not too long ago and made the wrong choice. They convinced me that my age isn't an issue. Why did they tell me that?? Why did I believe them?? I really can't get past this. I am crying everyday.
Day 15 today, my BBT rose on day 13 and fell again today so not sure exactly what is going on. Usually my temperature rises on day 15. Everything is a fucking shambles.

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Are you temp testing and not strips?
I need to order more when I get paid.
Dont babe, I’m exactly the same! It’s so shit! I cried yday thinking that was my last chance and I made a STUPID decision.
dont doubt yourself easier said than done.
your tests came back god right? 🤞🏼✨

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AegeanPebble · 20/01/2025 21:10

SCK2024 · 17/01/2025 18:31

same situation 😓
38 this year actively TTC using apps and ovulation kits past 4/5.

Just spoken to my GP asked if she could request blood tests ready for me for next week when I am due on so it’s good timing!
Actual GP appt 28th but wanted to get the ball rolling sooner.

I can do the bloods done at my practice so I’m lucky in that sense.

GP mentioned as I have x1 child (10) and my partner has x2 we wouldn’t qualify for IVF on the NHS but positive that we both have been able to conceive (in a positive way) so bitter sweet, wish we hadn’t decided on termination but it was the best decision at the time.

bloods being done: (between cycle day 1-3)
Full blood count
ferritin
folate
b12
LH
FSH
Thyroid
Prolacton
Creative Protein count (CRP)
progesterone (cycle day 21)

REALLY REALLY wishing AF is a BFP next week, but all sensitive tests have been negative 🫠

Going to buy some pregnacare preconception supplements next week too.

got to keep positive 🫶🏼✨✨✨

DPO 13 tomorrow!

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I did a full set of bloods this month as well (day 3-5). My hormone levels are fine but they found me positive for Hasimotos. Maybe ask them to check that too.
My thyroid hormones are also ok for now, but the gynaecologist thinks that it could be the reason for the short luteal phase :(
I never had any of this before my previous pregnancy. I am devastated knowing that I had a pregnancy not too long ago and made the wrong choice. They convinced me that my age isn't an issue. Why did they tell me that?? Why did I believe them?? I really can't get past this. I am crying everyday.
Day 15 today, my BBT rose on day 13 and fell again today so not sure exactly what is going on. Usually my temperature rises on day 15. Everything is a fucking shambles.

BabyBorn · 20/01/2025 15:02

Oh cool. Will be interesting to see what your levels are at. I had some done last March. All came back "normal". I am still breastfeeding my 2 year old though and I'm sure that was interfering with me conceiving at the time. I'm not feeding her anywhere near as much now though. Only 1-2 times a day. I was feeding her around the clock back then because she had started nursery the summer before and was always coming down with a bug and didn't want to eat etc.

I tested today and BFN. I'm 9 DPO.

Hopefully your results will come back good, I am sure they will.

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SCK2024 · 20/01/2025 13:27

BabyBorn · 20/01/2025 08:00

@SCK2024 I'm hoping that I fall pregnant early this year. We've got a time limit now. The gap between our LO is getting too big otherwise. Think we will surrender to it around April or May if it hasn't happened for us by then.

Oh no!! Well I bet I will be behind you too. I've got 6 days until start of next cycle but not got any pregnancy symptoms at all 🙄 Feb is a nice time for us to get pregnant! Lol.

What test is your doctor doing on days 1-3? Never heard of tests being done on those days. I've only ever had 21 day progesterone testing.

FBC
THYROID
LH & FSH (between cycle day 1-3)
Proclactin
FERRITIN
FOLATE
B12
CRP Progesterone (cycle day 21)
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BabyBorn · 20/01/2025 08:00

@SCK2024 I'm hoping that I fall pregnant early this year. We've got a time limit now. The gap between our LO is getting too big otherwise. Think we will surrender to it around April or May if it hasn't happened for us by then.

Oh no!! Well I bet I will be behind you too. I've got 6 days until start of next cycle but not got any pregnancy symptoms at all 🙄 Feb is a nice time for us to get pregnant! Lol.

What test is your doctor doing on days 1-3? Never heard of tests being done on those days. I've only ever had 21 day progesterone testing.

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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 18:18

The bxtch has arrived! 🤦🏻‍♀️🙄🤣
cycle 1-3 bloods due Tuesday so perfect timing regardless for my GP appt the following week the check my levels!
& investing in some sperm friendly lube! 🤣😂🤞🏼
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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 16:56

Crampy *

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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 16:55

BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 16:17

@SCK2024 hopefully you are not out and if you are there's always next month. I hate January anyway!! 😂😂

@FenellaFurchester time just goes so so quickly it's frightening! I can't believe I'm having another after having my eldest 20 years ago!!! I mean, I don't even look old enough! 😝😂

I feel crappy this evening so probs is and probs the lube, I’d hate to be BFP in March, I’d have another risky NYE baby 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 December is pricey enough!
(I wouldn’t really)
yeh feeling tearful and pissed off at everything today 😂

40 is ment to be the new 20 or so 30 isn’t it?
I get told I look 24 😂 definitely at like it, Peter Pan .. I’ll never grow up x

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BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 16:17

@SCK2024 hopefully you are not out and if you are there's always next month. I hate January anyway!! 😂😂

@FenellaFurchester time just goes so so quickly it's frightening! I can't believe I'm having another after having my eldest 20 years ago!!! I mean, I don't even look old enough! 😝😂

FenellaFurchester · 19/01/2025 14:00

BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 09:35

I love reading but never have time for it these days.

I am 40 in March! 🥴😩 I have 3 children already. 20,12 and 2.5!!! I don't even feel old enough to be almost 40! You've got two haven't you @SCK2024

I know this feeling! I have to keep reminding myself - 40 sounds so grown up. I don’t know who I thought I would be at 39, nearly 40, but somehow it’s not this 😂 Maybe I thought I’d be sophisticated and wise, of which I’m neither 😂

@SCK2024 You’re not out this cycle yet and if you are, at least you know it’s probably the lube working against you.

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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 13:45

BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 13:39

@SCK2024 aawww do the kids know you are TTC? My eldest does but other two don't. 2.5 year old wouldn't understand anyway 😂😂 Dontou think your son would be a excited to have a big brother?

Same! I am in a horrific mood but not due my period for a week! I was really moody and irritable yesterday and I'm worse today 🥴😢 My poor husband. Hope you feel better soon x

Absolutely not! 😂🤦🏻‍♀️
I would rather nobody knew.. just because if I didn’t I could deal with it alone if it didn’t ever happen than everyone sympathise or it became I spoken topic.
my son has a little brother from his dad which he is absolutely amazing with and adores he is 3 I think nearly.
thanks babe you too!
definitely think AF is arriving shortly feeling teeny bit cranky and tearful ✨

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BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 13:39

@SCK2024 aawww do the kids know you are TTC? My eldest does but other two don't. 2.5 year old wouldn't understand anyway 😂😂 Dontou think your son would be a excited to have a big brother?

Same! I am in a horrific mood but not due my period for a week! I was really moody and irritable yesterday and I'm worse today 🥴😢 My poor husband. Hope you feel better soon x

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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 12:31

BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 09:35

I love reading but never have time for it these days.

I am 40 in March! 🥴😩 I have 3 children already. 20,12 and 2.5!!! I don't even feel old enough to be almost 40! You've got two haven't you @SCK2024

38 this year, my mum had me at this age too!
I have 1 - 10yrs
partner has x2

Feeling shit today about emosh 😓
must be due on anytime soon 😂 xx

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BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 09:35

I love reading but never have time for it these days.

I am 40 in March! 🥴😩 I have 3 children already. 20,12 and 2.5!!! I don't even feel old enough to be almost 40! You've got two haven't you @SCK2024

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SCK2024 · 19/01/2025 09:04

I’m rubbish at reading books always have been 🤦🏻‍♀️ How old are you if you don’t mind me asking? Any other children? Xx

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BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 08:12

Sorry, forgot the pictures in the last message 🙄

BabyBorn · 19/01/2025 08:11

I ordered it starts with an egg. Looked at buying it ages ago but buying it brand new was quite expensive. Ordered one second hand on a website and looks brand new. Started reading it yesterday. Will send some picture of what it says to take if you have been trying for a while or had a few miscarriages.

I'm going to start testing from Tuesday, I will be 10 DPO then.

Hopefully your period won't come at all @SCK2024