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TWW at 40 yrs old

559 replies

poppymango · 20/02/2025 09:12

A few days into my two week wait now, period due around 2nd of March.

Trying not to get too excited as I'll soon be 40 and I know my chances are lower - nevertheless, I found myself downloading a pregnancy tracking app this morning and looking at all the visuals of what the baby would look like at various stages 🙃

Anyone else out there want to wait with me? Crossing fingers and toes for my November baby!!

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TheFutureIs · 11/04/2025 19:30

Sorry to hear that @MrBigsCat 🤞🏻 next month

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 11/04/2025 14:25

Clara202 · 11/04/2025 14:02

8dpo and stark negative.
@MrBigsCat I didn’t really realise that now until you said it, this was last chance saloon for 2025!

I am 8DPO today too! I tested from Wednesday! BFN for me but to be fair its still so early! So i still have everything crossed that I maybe will get my BFP next week. I keep thinking my boobs are sore! And i am so tired but with a 2 year old im always tired anyway so thats nothing new!

Clara202 · 11/04/2025 14:02

8dpo and stark negative.
@MrBigsCat I didn’t really realise that now until you said it, this was last chance saloon for 2025!

MrBigsCat · 11/04/2025 11:32

Af got me right on schedule! Onto a 2026 baby!!

TheFutureIs · 10/04/2025 09:32

Tested again this morning 11dpo, still nothing. Period is due Tuesday if my cycles are still as regular as they used to be

Joleyjojo · 09/04/2025 19:21

Hi everyone ! So I am 1dpo ! Anyone around the same. I am so busy with work from 6-10dpo so hoping that is going to be a great distraction ! Although they are going to be very high stress days which worries me 😭

Iris2024 · 09/04/2025 14:51

@lynzmb I’m so sorry 😔 sending love ❤️

Im joining if okay, I’m 41 so think this group will be good for me

I have a DD6 where we caught on first cycle when I was 34. Myself and DP tried for 6 months and stopped June 2024 as we are away to Greece in July and didn’t want to take a young baby or be heavily pregnant so this is first month TTC again. I’m 5DPO today and have mixed emotions again of anxiety but also excitement that could catch.

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 09/04/2025 13:21

BabyBorn · 09/04/2025 12:59

Sorry guys, wrong thread reply! 😆😂

haha i was reading your reply and thinking hmmm i think ive missed something!

BabyBorn · 09/04/2025 12:59

Sorry guys, wrong thread reply! 😆😂

BabyBorn · 09/04/2025 12:58

Yeah we only had nookie once when we fell pregnant with our last little one! 😆

Did you wow! That was a quick read! I’ve been either busy doing something else or too tired to read once my little one falls asleep or that lights are off and it’s too dark! lol. Should finish it by the end of tonight! Xx

TheFutureIs · 09/04/2025 11:52

I agree, until your period actually arrives there is still a little bit of hope

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 09/04/2025 10:47

MrBigsCat · 09/04/2025 09:16

First month temping and temp has dropped so app says my period is starting and I’m spotting so I’m out!

Ah i am sorry to hear that! I guess there is always hope until it actually comes? How many dpo are you?

I was an absolute loser this morning and tested! Im 7DPO for gods sake! So obviously it was a negative! Why do I do this to myself!

MrBigsCat · 09/04/2025 09:16

First month temping and temp has dropped so app says my period is starting and I’m spotting so I’m out!

Daisychains9 · 07/04/2025 22:40

Sorry to hear. I hope you are okay. Xx

Lulubo1 · 07/04/2025 20:29

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 07/04/2025 20:07

I hate it too! 9dpo is still pretty early! When is your period due? My app says to test in 12 days!! There is no way i will be able to hold off that long xx i think maybe the fact that it was twins might have sped up the symptoms xx

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I have a short cycle, so my period is due Mon/Tue next week. I think you are right, so I'll wait a bit longer and test again. Maybe I'll test again on Sunday (saves money too. Haha) x

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 07/04/2025 20:07

Lulubo1 · 07/04/2025 19:21

9dpo, no lines and I don't feel anything. With DD I felt sick and got my bfp at 8dpo (granted it was twins at first but lost one). I am thinking this month might be out. I might wait a few more days and test again. I honestly hate the TWW

I hate it too! 9dpo is still pretty early! When is your period due? My app says to test in 12 days!! There is no way i will be able to hold off that long xx i think maybe the fact that it was twins might have sped up the symptoms xx

Lulubo1 · 07/04/2025 19:21

9dpo, no lines and I don't feel anything. With DD I felt sick and got my bfp at 8dpo (granted it was twins at first but lost one). I am thinking this month might be out. I might wait a few more days and test again. I honestly hate the TWW

TheFutureIs · 07/04/2025 11:50

I’m peeing a ridiculous amount, bit constipated. Hoping it’s not just wishful thinking

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 07/04/2025 09:41

Yeah we have done enough trying to cover the whole fertile window, I had no mucus though but we will see, i dont recall any the last time i got pregnant.

TheFutureIs · 07/04/2025 09:04

I’ve got a few symptoms…… but not sure how much related to general hormone fluctuations. Hadn’t had a proper period for about 9 years before last month (pregnancy and then being on mini pill). We definitely did enough “trying” to be successful

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 07/04/2025 08:31

TheFutureIs · 07/04/2025 07:59

8dpo here, no line yet but I’m still hopeful

Oh there's plenty of time :) Fingers crossed!! Do you have any symptoms? I was pretty sure my boobs felt tender but i also have a stinking cold so my whole body feels tender lol!

TheFutureIs · 07/04/2025 07:59

8dpo here, no line yet but I’m still hopeful

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 06/04/2025 09:49

BabyBorn · 06/04/2025 08:29

@VanessaShanessaJenkins99 yes there will be won’t there!
Im going to start testing around 11DPO I think!

Thats a week tomorrow for me ! With my son i had a feint line at 9dpo but i want to try hold off !

BabyBorn · 06/04/2025 08:29

@VanessaShanessaJenkins99 yes there will be won’t there!
Im going to start testing around 11DPO I think!

VanessaShanessaJenkins99 · 05/04/2025 18:38

It seems like there is a handful of us that will be testing around the same time! Im going to try my hardest to hold out until 14 days but thats easier said than done