Back for support after a 2 year break!

[therealmrsk]

Hi, I have been away from Mumsnet for over a year, as TTC was basically turning me into a loony! Been TTC#1 for 3 years and 8 months. We have both been told there is nothing wrong but after being referred to see a Consultant and getting a prescription for Clomid, we decided that as we couldn't afford to take it any further, ie IVF etc, we would stop actively trying and get on with our lives. I'm 40 next year and now feel like I need to come to terms with this, or get humping with intent again. I know there are quite a few threads I could join, but hope someone could give me a gentle nudge in the right direction? Please?

thereal sorry I missed your thread. Didn't want to ignore you. Sorry you have had such a rough time, I certainly understand why you felt the need to have a break.

I am trying for baby no 2, only got my period back two cycles ago (breast feeding). I am mostly on the hoping for a July / August BFPS threads. You should introduce yourself over there. Everyone is very friendly.

I have to warn you though we might not be great for your sanity, everyone is a bit obsessed with ttc ( I am a particularly bad offender).

Anyway. Welcome and best of luck.

Hi. Take a look at 'TTC for 10 + months, part 8'. I'm nearly 40 and been TTC on and off for longer than you. I discovered MN not many months ago and this is the place that ended up being right for me. It's a fast moving thread and tricky to keep up sometimes but worth it, I think. Welcome back.

Hello. You could join us on the Easter thread.
You sound like you've had a really rough time.
I've been TTCing #1 for just over a year now and am 37. I have gone mad and I can't imagine what 3 years 8 months would do to me.
As I've said before I can't see how people can stop trying. I now can't imagine a time when I wouldn't know where I was in my cycle or counting the days.

Come over to the Easter thread, we are good company.

thank you for your replies I'm going to lurk for a while I think, as not quite ready to jump in and start working out my cycle just yet! Good luck!!!!

Lurk away I relate to your circumstances. I find myself torn between going all out to make the best chance possible and feeling like, considering the length of time and my age combined, I'm perhaps better off trying to come to terms with this not happening. It's also why I recommended the thread where there are more long time TTCers, like Pinbin said above it's hard to understand what it's like over a long period. Good luck.

You're more than welcome to lurk/occasionally pop into the Rat Smacketeers/Brookers' thread too - we aim for positive thinking and like baking, gardening and knitting.

Wishing you all the very best of luck - it's a tough gig, this TTC malarkey.

If you have a quirky sense of humour, come and have a look at the BESH threads too - current thread is here. Most of us have been TTC for a long time and are under investigation/ having treatment. Lots of support and laughs as appropriate!

Otherwise I'd advise just asking questions in conception - generally a friendly bunch who'll be happy to answer and never accuse you of being silly!