TTC 4th baby at 38years old

@Wingingitlifethats brilliant. Really pleased they are doing what they should be ! Hopefully everything comes back normal. Could they give you progesterone to support your luteal phase? Xx

@ChaE05what is super ovulation? Xx

@ChaE05hey so I had my appointment today, she said my Amh, thyroid etc test was normal and my progesterone one I had in Feb was normal. However the progesterone one I had this month was low (however my cycle this month was shorter than usual at 23 days). The other half is booked in to see his gp in a couple of weeks and she has referred me to the fertility clinic pending his results 🙏🏽

@Wingingitlifeall the bloods were done at the GP and also the pelvic ultrasound and semen analysis. They said they needed all of this before they could refer me to the fertility clinic. All I had done at the fertility clinic was the HyCosy and then had a consultation with the doctor and they basically told me my next step was IVF.
I went private and did a couple of rounds of super ovulation but that didnt work and so expensive.
Definitely worth getting your hubby's SA done for sure ! I soooo hope this happens for you xx

Yes that’s what my gp told me. So even if I’m not entitled to IVF I should be entitled to more tests? Do they refer you to a fertility clinic for that? My partner is also desperate yes, and he’s a great step dad to my others so I can’t wait to see him with a baby 🥹 he is going to see his gp about semen analysis once he’s fully recovered from his op xxx

@Wingingitlifehave you been told that for a doctor? You absolutely are entitled to it. Obviously not IVF but ive had a pelvic ultrasound, a HyCoSy and full panel of bloods and day 3 bloods plus progesterone. Partner has also had 2 x semen analysis via GP and they also referred him for a testicular scan to check for any varicocele. (We did a sperm dna fragmentation test privately and it was ever so slightly higher than ideal)
Defo push for these tests. My friend had been trying a year then she had a HyCosy and 2 cycles later fell pregnant. They say it helps flush your tubes and boots your chance of concieving for the next 3 months.
Is your partner also very desperate for this to happen?
At this point I cant even believe that I actually managed to fall pregnant twice last year ! And feels like my little boy must be a miracle xx

@ChaE05it really is! I feel like my luteal phase is awful now too! I don’t ever remember it being this bad before but I was on the coil for 10 years so I can’t really remember. I don’t know if it’s my age but I feel for a full 2 weeks I’m exhausted, sore boobs, cravings, sometimes headaches and low mood! I feel like that doesn’t help because every month I think I’m so symptomatic I must be pregnant! So my first child is now 19, I had her when I was 21 and I was on the pill at the time! My second was a twin pregnancy and I was 29, I fell pregnant within 3 months of trying. I’m also so much healthier than I was when I was younger so I guess I just thought it would happen quick. I was told I wasn’t eligible for fertility help on the nhs as I’ve already got children, even though my partner has none. Xx

Ugh @Wingingitlifethis journey is truly all consuming and so so exhausting isnt it. Feel like im not always truly present and im petrified im going to get to a point where I have to accept it wont happen for us and then feel like I haven't truly soaked up every day of my Son! That really scares me.
Im so sorry its not happening for you either. Why would you not be entitled to an NHS referral?
Remind me...how old are your other children and how long did it take you to concieve them?
Remember you can still desperately want another child and be extremely thankful for those you have. You cant help how you feel xx

@BabyBorn@Kittybway@Mismatc oh wow congratulations! Lost of positive stories!!

@ChaE05I posted today as I’ve been feeling a little down lately too. I came off here because I felt like I was obsessing and I’ve been trying to take things in my stride month by month. I’m a year on now since we started ttc and since I had the chemical and we’ve had no luck since. My partner has a little op just over a month ago too so we have had a couple of months of not trying but will be back in business this cycle 🤞 I’m seeing my gp tomorrow for some results from my blood tests and I’m going to ask her to refer me to a fertility clinic (private because I’m not eligible for nhs. I really thought I’d be pregnant by now so I’m definitely feeling a bit disheartened by it all! I’m lucky I have three beautiful children so I didn’t think it would get to me this much. I came into this with a “if it happens it happens” outlook, but I really want it to happen! Xxx

@Mismatc😍😍 all the best!

@BabyBornawww congrats my lovely xx

Unfortunately im still trying here...its cycle 15 since my 2 back to back early miscarriages. Its funny you posted in this group today @Wingingitlife...im having such a down day today. 8dpo and like clockwork my hormones have hit me like a ton of bricks. My next step is a 3d saline scan next month as all the scans ive previously had have only been 2d. I really want my c section scar properly checked and checked for any fibroids, polyps etc.
i cant help but feel something must be going on.
We said IVF sept/oct. Which scares me as seems to he coming around ever so quickly. How you getting on? Xx

I’m 38 weeks with number 4 and 37 years old. Lots of hope ☺️

@Kittybwaywow! Can't believe youre due next week. I think of you often and hope this little angel baby keeps you going and helps heal you ever so slightly xxx

Congratulations!

Hey guys, I am due next week 🥰

Hope everyone is well

Hey ladies and @WingingitlifeI had my 4th baby girl just over 3 weeks ago now at 41 so there definitely is a lot of hope! How are you getting on?

Hello ladies! How is everyone doing? Any positive stories? Xxx

@ChaE05I am sorry to read that you are still trying. I understand how disheartened you feel as I feel the same and I’ve not been trying for as long as you. Here’s to hoping we get some good news soon ❤️

@Kittybwaymy heart sank reading your comment I am so sorry that you are going through this and I can’t imagine how you’re navigating life right now ❤️ I hope you have got lots of love and support around you ❤️ xxx

@Wingingitlifesorry you are still trying! And sorry your GP has been so dismissive. That isn't right at all. I had many tests with the NHS and I already have a little one.
Unfortunately we are still trying 16 months after first starting and gone into cycle 13 after our chemical. On a second medicated round of letrozole with a trigger shot. Have got my follicle scan tomorrow. We actually just tried to dtd before my fella went to work but as usual the pressure got to much and wasn't able to finish. I just feel so disheartened at this point and feel like giving up. Its very consuming x

@Kittybwayreading this has made me sob. I cant imagine the pain you are going through. So devastating and im sending you so much strength and love. I hope your little baby will help pull you through. Xxx

Hello, We got pregnant and I am currently 24 weeks and going well.

Devastatingly my 2 year old passed away a few weeks ago suddenly.

Very bittersweet we are expecting her sibling in June just before she would have turned 3 xx

Hello ladies! Resurrecting this post as I need some hope! It’s been 8 months since my bf and I started ttc and 7 months since my chemical. I’ve had absolutely no luck since and even started spotting between periods over the past 2/3 months. I went to see my gp but she was a bit dismissive if I’m honest and said because I have already got children I wouldn’t be able to get any help on the nhs (even though my bf has no children which doesn’t seem fair). I’ve booked in for some blood tests but it’s been difficult to catch them at the right time as my periods are different lengths from month to month, between 23-29 days.

I turned 41 in January and I’m starting to feel the pressure! Do we have any success stories here? Xx

@ChaE05I’ve no idea to be honest. I might just make a docs appointment and see what they say 🤷🏼‍♀️ xx

@Wingingitlifei hope not!! Can you get tested for it xx

@ChaE05let is know how your appointment goes 🤍

My period this month lasted literally a day and a half 👎🏼 with the spotting I had at 8dpo I’m thinking this could be perimenopause 😫 xx