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TWW at 40 yrs old

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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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BabyBorn · 03/03/2025 20:39

So sorry to hear of your TFMR @Retrospeaker

Fayra · 03/03/2025 19:54

So sorry to hear this @poppymango & @lemonandsugarpancakes. Wishing you lots of luck for the next cycle. I'm around 6dpo today so will probably test at the weekend. Trying not to get my hopes up too much though.

Retrospeaker · 02/03/2025 18:41

I did a test yesterday at 11DPO and negative. Hoping my period comes soon it’s due anyday but my cycles have been bonkers since the TFMR so really hoping they are settling down!

lemonandsugarpancakes · 02/03/2025 16:36

@poppymango so sorry. My period came too. Feeling a little better now that my hormones have settled a bit! Hope you do soon too 💙

BabyBorn · 02/03/2025 11:51

Hey @poppymango it's completely normal. I've felt exactly the same. I'm on day 7 now and with the sun shining and the weather a little better it's giving us new hope for a good month! X

WaitingForLittleSunflower · 02/03/2025 11:38

poppymango · 02/03/2025 04:57

Just got my period. I knew it was coming, I could feel it, but I’m still sad. I’m so worried it’ll never happen.

Ah so sorry 😞 it's so tough. My period started on Fri and I've felt so miserable since.

Good luck with making contact with DR and getting some tests. It can really help to feel like you are taking some control

Sending you best wishes x

Retrospeaker · 02/03/2025 07:17

I’m so sorry @poppymango.
Hope your appointment at the doctors goes well.

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poppymango · 02/03/2025 05:52

I can’t stop crying. It’s so silly because I knew it was coming but I’m heartbroken. I need to call my doctor first thing on Monday and book a proper fertility test.

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poppymango · 02/03/2025 04:57

Just got my period. I knew it was coming, I could feel it, but I’m still sad. I’m so worried it’ll never happen.

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BabyBorn · 25/02/2025 07:56

@poppymango we can only try can't we! Good luck and looking forward to seeing if it works for us both!

BabyBorn · 25/02/2025 07:52

@RooneyRu hey! I'm finding it quite relaxing. I've been doing twice a week for almost 3 weeks! My ovulation was bang on this month, but I had only had one session prior to ovulating. Hard to tell yet. I have also been less constipated (yuck) more energy and generally feeling so much better. Only weird thing was is that 3 days prior to my period arriving I had the tiniest amount of spotting when I wiped for 3 days, which never happens. Apart from that I am fully on my period now and no pains at all. I will keep going with it for the next 2-3 months and see what happens. I fell pregnant last September and May but miscarried both, so hoping this acupuncture works and we get a sticky baby from it! Are you taking the herbal tea too?

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poppymango · 25/02/2025 04:40

BabyBorn · 24/02/2025 18:18

Hi ladies! I am 40 Mid March and also TTC. I started acupuncture 3 weeks ago and taking Chinese herbal tea which I hope will help!!

Ive just started my monthly 😩 so here’s hoping next month will be lucky for us all!

I will be looking into acupuncture after this, I hope it works for you!

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poppymango · 25/02/2025 04:39

My period is not due for another few days but I'm 99% sure this is not my month. I've started to get sore boobs and that general "pre-period" feeling - almost like the lightest hint of cramps. I think I need to organise some fertility tests for the both of us.

Still crossing my fingers for all of you though!! ❤

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Fayra · 24/02/2025 23:00

Hi, hope I'm ok to join! Also about to turn 40 and ttc. Currently cd12 so will be in the tww in the next couple of days. Wishing you all lots of luck 🍀

MrBigsCat · 24/02/2025 22:03

I’m 40 and ttc now for 19 months but probably about 25 cycles as mine are short
I’m hoping this is the year 🤞🏻🤞🏻 for everyone hope to see some bfps on here.

RooneyRu · 24/02/2025 21:59

@BabyBorn I've just started fertility acupuncture too. How are you finding it? I've only had the one session so far but plan to do it weekly for a few months.

Also 40 in mid March :)

BabyBorn · 24/02/2025 18:18

Hi ladies! I am 40 Mid March and also TTC. I started acupuncture 3 weeks ago and taking Chinese herbal tea which I hope will help!!

Ive just started my monthly 😩 so here’s hoping next month will be lucky for us all!

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poppymango · 24/02/2025 09:23

OliveBee2 · 24/02/2025 08:07

Thanks so much! You too! Have you got children?

7DPO today and no symptoms at all 😞

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No, hoping and praying for my first. I wouldn't be worried about no symptoms at this stage, I think a lot of people don't get any at all x

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poppymango · 24/02/2025 07:07

Period is due around March 1st, although my cycle can vary by 1-2 days so I'm trying to be strong and wait till the 3rd. One week to go! I'm trying not to think about it but it's so hard - every twinge I'm thinking maybe it's "implantation" or something - I know symptoms are rare this early on but it's hard not to overanalyse everything.

My boyfriend keeps asking me what I think of this name and that name, so I know he's thinking about it a lot as well.

Crossing my fingers for your second @OliveBee2 !

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Thanks so much! You too! Have you got children?

7DPO today and no symptoms at all 😞

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poppymango · 24/02/2025 07:07

OliveBee2 · 23/02/2025 18:47

I’m 36 and in the TWW. I’m TTC my second, my first was so ridiculous easy - wasn’t even ‘trying’ - just came off contraception to ‘see what happened’ and the first egg I must have released in 8 years or so resulted in my son! 😂 no fertile window or OPKs or trying to time anything!

But now I have this (completely unjustified) sinking feeling that second time around is going to be a different story … which is daft as it’s only been 2 cycles. The mind is weird at playing tricks on you isn’t it!

What day is everyone waiting for to test? I’m on 6DPO at the moment, don't know what’s worse - the suspense of not knowing or getting a negative and having to go again next cycle ! I’m trying to hold off testing as long as I can …

Period is due around March 1st, although my cycle can vary by 1-2 days so I'm trying to be strong and wait till the 3rd. One week to go! I'm trying not to think about it but it's so hard - every twinge I'm thinking maybe it's "implantation" or something - I know symptoms are rare this early on but it's hard not to overanalyse everything.

My boyfriend keeps asking me what I think of this name and that name, so I know he's thinking about it a lot as well.

Crossing my fingers for your second @OliveBee2 !

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OliveBee2 · 23/02/2025 18:47

I’m 36 and in the TWW. I’m TTC my second, my first was so ridiculous easy - wasn’t even ‘trying’ - just came off contraception to ‘see what happened’ and the first egg I must have released in 8 years or so resulted in my son! 😂 no fertile window or OPKs or trying to time anything!

But now I have this (completely unjustified) sinking feeling that second time around is going to be a different story … which is daft as it’s only been 2 cycles. The mind is weird at playing tricks on you isn’t it!

What day is everyone waiting for to test? I’m on 6DPO at the moment, don't know what’s worse - the suspense of not knowing or getting a negative and having to go again next cycle ! I’m trying to hold off testing as long as I can …

lemonandsugarpancakes · 23/02/2025 17:52

I’m 40. Had a MMC at 10 weeks in November last year. Currently on our 3rd cycle of TTC since. Day 8po, no real symptoms (unlike last month when I convinced myself I had every symptom going!) Trying to avoid testing early so I’ll wait with you all 😊

Clara202 · 20/02/2025 17:53

38 and 7dpo, never pregnant and 6 months trying. Zero symptoms of anything! I’ll wait with you 🙂

Kels21 · 20/02/2025 17:48

Hiiii, im not 40, but 37 almost, so close ha! Im
in my tww! 8dpo today! Been testing like an idiot thinking I can see a line 😂 been trying for 10 months, then got pregnant but unfortunately lost that one at 6 weeks. Found out at 8 weeks. Not fallen pregnant since. Really hoping this month is it. I feel pregnant. Lower back ache. Vivid dreams, feeling sick, and absolutely exhausted lol! Just want it to be it now 🤍 sending you lots of baby dust xx

Kels21 · 20/02/2025 17:45

Joleyjojo · 20/02/2025 15:02

I have just turned 40 and TTC not in the TWW only CD4. I don’t seem to have an issue getting pregnant 3 times in 9 months but I am struggling to make our babies stick. On average I seem to be getting pregnant every 3 cycles I didn’t last cycle so hoping to catch again soon. I have an appointment to see Tommys recurrent miscarriage clinic in a couple of weeks but I don’t really know what they can say. Sending lots of positive baby dust and vibes to us all xxx

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Have you been told to take baby asprin? So sorry for your losses xx