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RoyalWelsh · 27/11/2010 23:44

This is my first post on mumsnet and I'm not even sure I'm in the right place. Ive been reading through the forums for days now though, and I think I might as well see if someone on here can help me.

I'm 23 years old and in my last year of teacher training. I've lived with my 25 year old boyfriend for the last four years and he has a steady, secure, full time job. I'm desperate to start a family and have been since probably my mid teens in one way or another, for whatever reason. Obviously, though, we haven't done it yet and I know that I need to give it two/three years so I've qualified and got a job, but I'm scared that when the time comes I won't be able to conceive.

My periods have always been irregular, but I didn't realise the extent of it until I started tracking them on my phone. It's currently telling me the I have 40 days in between cycles - that cant be normal an it? I did go to my doctor, but she told me there was nothing sh could do and I found. Her really dismissive.

Adding tj that, we haven't used a cindom for about three years, although he doesn't come inside me. Are there at words of wisdom for me, or am I being paranoid?

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TerrysNo2 · 28/11/2010 00:06

I have no words of wisdom but I always had that paranoia too so after once forgetting my pill and not becoming PG I became more and more lax forgetting one or two a month. Then I got pregnant!! So, my moral is, don't risk it unless you are ready. Although DS is the best thing in my life, I sometimes wish I had waited and try out nature when I was really ready.

Good luck to you!

Concordia · 28/11/2010 00:09

i guess you won't really know until you properly try.
i had cycle length similar to yours (and polycystic ovaries) and conceived very easily first time around.
I agree that if you aren't yet ready i wouldn't risk it, but also perhaps dont' leave it too long either - doesn't sound like you will.
you definitely have time on your side too!

lowrib · 28/11/2010 00:14

I used withdrawal with my ex for 10 years. I did wonder whether I could actually get pregnant.

Fast forward a few years and I got pregnant pretty much the first time I slept with DP Grin

Fertility doesn't really start to drop until your 30s doesn't it? Does anyone know?

MrsSatsuma · 29/11/2010 12:24

From what I've read on here it's not that uncommon to have a cycle that long. All I would say is - wait until after your NQT year if possible as it's flipping hard work!! :)

RoyalWelsh · 29/11/2010 18:00

Thanks everybody - I feel less abnormal now! Mrs Satsuma - I plan to now, I don't think I would cope and at least then we can save some money!

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