TWW at 40 yrs old

I’m only 1DPO today and have a feeling this next two weeks is goi g to drag 🥴🥴 Good Luck to all for this cycle!

Symptom spitting here, can test from Tuesday 🤞🏻🤞🏻

I’m 9dpo and bfn so far

Starting my tww today. I went from blank to static so not much warning. There was no ewcm this month either so I’m not overly hopeful.
We had an appointment at a fertility specialist recently and there’s no apparent reason why we haven’t gotten pregnant yet. I was so focused on the result numbers that I didn’t ask many questions while I was there. She said I had 4 on my left and 8 on my right, would I be right in thinking that she was referring to AFC here and that this number is 12 (adding 4 and 8 together?) I was only focused on what the AMH number was (I’m new to everything as you may have guessed!) when I should have paid more attention to the full picture.

I started testing on day 8 on Wednesday and got an immediate static smiley….. also had EWCM so we got on with it and now in the TWW! I think I used to ovulate around day 10 but cycles all over the place now, last cycle 55 days. If no luck this month will start testing the day my period ends I think!

How long do you have to wait for your appointment @CointreauQuaint?

So sorry to hear this @CointreauQuaint - :(

I got my positive ovulation test on Wednesday - so im now in the dreaded 2 week wait - i have a stinking cough which is keeping me up all night so I feel shocking! I am going to try and hold off testing until easter weekend ! With my son i tested at 9DPO and saw a line :/

Sorry @CointreauQuaint
I'm glad you are on the list though. Sending hugs

Sorry to hear @CointreauQuaint. It's the hope that gets you isn't it. Sending 💖 and good to know you've got an appointment lined up x

Sigh. Period arrived today, just when I’d started to let myself think about it being a positive. Shocker. I got the letter re ivf referral yesterday anyway, more waiting but at least we’re on the list I guess

Thank you. I didn't use opk's last time, and I'm a serial over-thinker/worrier.

@Daisychains9i would say it’s the toxins leaving your body! Really positive sign! 😊

I tried accupuncture last week and have had a couple of pimples on my chin this week (meant to be ovulating today). I have not had pimples on my chin at this time of the months since I was 14 .. I did not even think of the accupunture. I hope it means something is working ..!

The surge was day 9 but ovulation may have been day 10/11 which is normal as far as I know- I’m the same

So I'm a bit puzzled, I was expecting my ovulation to be today, but I have been using opks and my LH surge was on Sunday (CD9). I have a 25/26 day cycle normally. I'm worried that this isn't normal, to ovulate that early in a cycle. We DTD on Sunday but not Monday (poor DH came home from work so late he passed out asleep on the sofa before he could eat dinner). Does anyone think that having an ovulation date so early in a cycle is worrying? I'm going insane thinking about it

Fingers crossed for you @CointreauQuaint
I’d forgotten how the days drag in the 2ww. Last time i conceived on first “go”. Hoping that I’m as lucky again this time.
Weirdly my 8 year old has started with lots of chat about what babies need

Morning All, welcome to the newbies and sorry that some of those of us trying for a while are still here.

period due yesterday, I’m normally like clockwork but not arrived as yet. Have had all normal symptoms so sure it’s going to arrive, have also tested and negative. It does feel like a cruel April fools at the mo though!

Welcome to the newbies! Let’s hope you all get your BFPs soon!

@MrBigsCati had the same spots all over my chin too! I got sharp pains starting around 4 days before ovulation. I had a really heavy period week before last so hopefully means my lining is getting nice and thick. Look forward to see what happens on our acupuncture journeys!

@JoleyjojoPCOS and irregular cycles must be so tough, especially not knowing when your next cycle will start!

Well done on the weight loss! Keep powering through and hopefully you will get some success before the summer! X

Hi sorry for late reply I have been off here for a bit. We have been properly trying for about 18 months-24 months. I have been pregnant 3 times in the last 10 months so the getting pregnant doesn’t seem to be an issue, it’s the keeping hold of the baby that I’m struggling with.
I started slimming world a week ago and lost 4lb this week. Mother’s Day was sad but I do have 2 lovely boys so I can’t be upset. How are you getting on ? X

Definitely something different for me this cycle which could be the acupuncture changing my hormones I guess-
breakout of spots all over my chin- skin has been clear since new year
sore right nipple only!
sharp ovulation pains on both sides since 2dpo
trying not to symptom spot but just noting a difference.
only 4dpo

I’m going to join the thread. 42, peeing on ovulation sticks again after 9 years!
New partner and I decided that we’re ready to hopefully have a baby together! First cycle this month, and just in the 2ww.
Definitely going to investigate some of the supplements others have said about

Hi ladies, I'm 40 in November (a few months away yet) and we are TTC for number 2. I'm honestly so nervous. I'm not at the TWW yet as I only got my smiley face yesterday. Hoping for my late December baby number 2. Wishing you all the best ladies!!

Oh I am so sorry to hear this :(
I am tentatively joining this thread - I am 42 and have a 2 year old son. I suffer with PCOS so am overweight and don't have regular periods! My cycle is anywhere between 30 and 45 days! Although my last cycle was 80 days! When we were trying for my son i started taking inositol and maca root - and my 2nd cycle was a perfect 28 day cycle and then i conceived him on the 3rd cycle - so I've been taking these again this time and i think this is my first full cycle whilst being on them - according to my app i'm in my fertile window now so we are doing the deed every other day so we will see!
Its lovely to hear your stories - it at least makes me feel somewhat optimistic that it could happen for us.

Sorry@lynzmbhope you get better news soon 🤗

@lynzmb so sorry to hear this news

So sorry to hear that.
Sending hugs