TWW at 40 yrs old

Which is why this thread is so important. So we can all celebrate the impossible can be possible with lovely news of the type @EmPeEfshared

Thank you @EmPeEf I know you’re right it’s just such a crap wait isn’t it. When you don’t feel anything. And also reading the stats about being 40+ just makes it feel impossible

I mean, I’d say you timed it perfectly if you saw a positive OV, and it’s a really common day in a cycle to do so. So I’d keep the hope!

I tested negative the early morning I eventually got the positive, and I was 11-12dpo. A much later positive than with me previous pregnancies so definitely don’t discount yourself even if you get into double figures past ovulation. Crossing my fingers for you!

Oh, and I had no symptoms at all. Maybe increased hunger, but I can be a pig anyway at the end of the month 😂

Thanks for sharing the info @EmPeEf

i tracked with OPKs this month but clear blue was always negative. Boots brand showed a positive on CD 13 but we only BD the day before and day after. I assume it’s not enough or didn’t work?! I am still 6 days before AF is due but I don’t feel a thing…

So I was fairly in the dark. I started tracking my periods when I turned 35 years old as they went haywire. I was 28 days before then. For the last 5 years I’ve experienced 28-42 day cycles randomly. Had the copper coil so no hormone contraception.

The month before I had my coil out I tracked with a Clearblue digi OV and I got a flashing face on CD20. AF arrived CD28 though so super early.

First month actively trying I got no positives on my remaining sticks, and didn’t record a peak on OV tests either. I planned for another 28 day cycle so made sure to BD on CD13 and 15. Also BD on CD21.

On CD20 I started tracking BBT and got a huge spike almost immediately on CD21, so I think I again OV CD20 and either some hardy sperm from day 15 or my egg lasted a long time till day 21 sex! Thats why I was so shocked when I got the positive. I really didn’t think we’d timed anything right and I had no idea whether I was missing a period or due on.

I’m CD34 at the moment so possibly not even due on my period yet. So the advice I’d give anyone would be to track your temp to check if OV occurred rather than rely on just test strips to predict if it will (my temp has fluctuated but stayed high since then), and to have sex every three days if possible around the time you think OV may occur, even if you’re not sure.

I wish you so much luck x

Amazing! Do you know when you expected your periods?

I'm surprised how faint the line is even with a BFP. I always thought that the line would be a big fat one, like in the movies! It makes me feel better.

First month 🙈 I feel a bit ashamed saying it! My others weren’t this quick at all. My new partner says he’s relieved his stuff works lol.

@EmPeEf were you trying long?

Congrats @EmPeEf 🥳🥳

Thank you so much. Been waiting all day to let it sink in together my partner cos he’s been stuck in London.

Congratulations @EmPeEf thats very exciting!

Amazing news! So pleased for you

Congratulations @EmPeEf👏

Something happened! I was prepared to start a new month, get rid of all the tests I had in the house to seal the deal I was out, had unpredictable cycles, and might not even ovulate cos of my thyroid issues. Then to throw this digital at the wall, but instead it shocked me with a bfp.
Had to go out and get another today to check. Disbelief.

I’m having a weird cycle- af arrived at 12dpo which is very unusual
so I’m cd2 here

AF arrived this morning as I expected so onto cycle 2 now. Feeling ok though as just few weeks ahead with daughter and partners birthdays and then holiday in 12 days. Hoping the holiday vibes help with next tww

I’m on CD32. Last cycle was 28. Normally 33-35. No idea when I OV. Just in limbo waiting for something to happen at this point!

I'm in the 2ww.periods expected monday/Tuesday.

Husband wanted me to tet this morning and it was a BFN.

I want to wait until next week testing again.

Can completely empathise with that @EmberR
I do have my 8 year old, but I’m so keen to have a child with my current partner. He’s the best bonus dad ever and another little one would complete our family

@EmberR I missed your first message. My sister in law had healthy twins without even trying at 40.

I’m in the TWW, but only managed to DTD twice during my fertile period. I used OPKs but the clear blue one never showed a smile (static or flashing)?! And the boots one showed a clear positive so no idea what that means. It’s so annoying having 0 symptoms and just all I see around are babies and pregnant women? Anyone find that?!

I'm on cycle day 19, in hot pursuit of my LH peak. No sign of it this month yet, but I'm not really surprised. Ever since my period finished, I had really sore boobs for about 10 days and lots of watery CM. Definitely not the norm for me.

I’m back in the middle of my 2ww, think my cycles are getting back on track, this will be cycle 3 off the pill

Hi everyone. Hope you’re well? How’s everyone doing in the TWW? Xx

@EmberR bless you . Don't feel embarrassed, completely understandable. I know statistically yes, the risk of miscarriage is higher but just try to remember lots of women still have healthy pregnancies. I have friends 41 ( currently 7 months pregnant) and 44 who just gave birth to a baby so it's definitely still possible to have a healthy pregnancy