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36 and ttc, scared it will take ages

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Jasmine7823 · 22/04/2019 16:41

Hi I'm 36yrs old, 37 in October I have 2 beautiful boys from a previous marriage and now myself and my partner who is 40 really want to try for a baby together after a 5 year relationship. I am having my mirena coil removed on Friday but I'm scared it's too late or will take a long time to conceive. Has anyone else been successful after the age of 35? Would love to hear. Thanks 😊

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Cheby · 22/04/2019 16:51

Got pregnant with DD2 at 35, had her just after I turned 36. We technically took 3 cycles to conceive (compared to just 1 with DD1 at age 31/32), but one of those I had a weird very long cycle so we missed ovulation. So actually I guess it was only 2.

Normal pg, awesome VBAC delivery.

Good luck with the TTC!

Squiff70 · 22/04/2019 16:55

I'm nearly 37 and TTC currently. It can be done - I fell pregnant with twins last September but tragically lost them at 19 weeks. Why not join us on the conception boards and get loads of support on yor journey?

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Jasmine7823 · 22/04/2019 17:05

Thank you ladies, fingers crossed I'm as lucky as you. I'm so excited x

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Jasmine7823 · 22/04/2019 17:05

Sorry to hear that squiff 70, I wish you all the luck x

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Geekster1963 · 22/04/2019 17:15

Yes I was pregnant 7 times between the ages of 35-39 only have one DC but I never had problems actually getting pregnant.

TerryWogansWilly · 22/04/2019 17:22

You should be scared it won't

Good luck!

Answeringonlyyesorno · 22/04/2019 17:34

Yes, aged 37 after two 'goes'. I tracked my ovulation/mucus and advised I'd need 3 cycles to see my pattern, but fell on the 2nd cycle.

fanciedabitofachange · 22/04/2019 17:40

I got pregnant very quickly at 35, and that ended in a miscarriage. I then got pregnant the following year and now have a healthy ten month old baby bouncing around the house. I think it's reasonable to expect a few issues, your egg quality will be lower so your chance of miscarrying increases. But I do think it will happen for you if you accept this and persevere.

TwistedBiscuit · 22/04/2019 19:02

Best of luck! I got pregnant with my first aged 36 within a few weeks of starting TTC. No. 2 aged 39 also no problems. There are never any guarantees regardless of your age but there are plenty of women who get pregnant with no issues aged over 35 .

Crinkle77 · 22/04/2019 19:12

I've known loads of people who had no.problem getting pregnant in their mid 30's.

YonWeeLassie · 22/04/2019 19:14

First baby conceived first month of TTC at 37. Second the same at 39.

MulderitsmeX · 22/04/2019 19:26

A lot of my friends were 35+ when ttc and all easily had healthy babies (im the only one in my nct group with "issues" and am a lot younger than the others) . I started in my 20s and had loads of issues, luck of the draw really. Good luck! Xx

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Jasmine7823 · 22/04/2019 20:41

Thank you so much for putting my mind at ease, I cant wait to have a bump xx

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Millie2013 · 22/04/2019 20:44

I got pregnant at 36, took about 8 months, but OH was working away lots!

Angelinthenightx · 22/04/2019 20:53

Im 39 and pregnant so im sure that it will happen for u,good luck.
Also i went for my smear test & the same month i got pregnant so think this may have helped.

Easterbunnynearlyhere · 22/04/2019 20:56

Got a bfp first cycle at 37, third cycle at 42!

Doilooklikeatourist · 22/04/2019 21:19

First pregnancy took 2 months at age 34
Second pregnancy took 2 months at age 36 ( and. DD was born just before my 37th birthday )
Good luck !

vampirethriller · 23/04/2019 07:00

I had my first last year not long after my 37th birthday

NaughtyLittlePassport · 23/04/2019 07:13

Try OPKs and temping. You don't necessarily ovulate in the middle of your cycle post 35

Neolara · 23/04/2019 07:21

I had 3 dcs between ages 35 and 40. No issue conceiving although I did also have a number of mcs.

Gertie75 · 23/04/2019 07:39

Had my first dd at 38 and second dd at 40

It did take 3 years with my first but I was 3 stone overweight, I then lost it over a period of 12 weeks and fell pregnant.

dd2 was conceived after 1 attempt.

DisgraceToTheYChromosome · 23/04/2019 07:47

SIL's had 3, all after 38.

Vintagevixen · 23/04/2019 10:06

Got pregnant twice at 36 (one miscarriage) and had my daughter at 37. Took just over a year to get pregnant first time, then 4 months after MC for my daughter. If it's any comfort a friend of mine just had her third at 48, naturally conceived!

Adrianoska · 04/02/2020 18:12

I am 36 and have two children (12 and 6). I now have a new marriage and I am desperate for a baby... But I have been trying for 3 months and nothing... Please tell me I will be ok? I eat healthy, don't ever smoke or drink... I took pregnacare conception but it made my cycles long. Now I ordered some ovulation sticks and fertility lube. We have loads of sex and I feel like a failure... Why is it so stressful? X

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