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We might be over 40 but we are young at heart, taking our supplements, shagging on time and waiting for the precious BFP!Over 40's TTC, join us here...

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Gumblossom · 14/03/2015 23:51

Starting the new thread, Cloudjumper.

Anyone over 40, trying to conceive, whether it is your first or 6th (or more), we're facing the obstacles together.

I've been at it for 6 years now, but there are plenty of good news stories from these threads over the years.

Come and join us with your worries, woes,successes and milestones, we are here to support one another in our quest. Grin

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Flotillas · 10/06/2015 08:47

Oh Gum I'm so dreadfully sorry Sad

GoodbyeToAllOfThat · 10/06/2015 09:01

Gumblossom I'm so terribly sorry. Thinking of you.

cloudjumper · 10/06/2015 09:19

Oh, gum, I am so so sorry SadFlowers My heart goes out to you. It's been such a journey for you, and I hope that you will be able to find some peace now.
Hope it will all go well on Friday and that your recovery goes smoothly - both physical and emotional. Sending you big hugs xxx

mustbemad71 · 10/06/2015 09:23

Gum I'm so sorry - I hope your DH is taking care of you.

Annie thinking of you too.

Xxx

Frecklefacedgirls · 10/06/2015 09:57

So so very sorry Gum,it's devastating news. I was really hoping it would work out for you this time. Words don't really help but I'm thinking of you at this difficult time xxx

ICallHimGerald · 10/06/2015 10:52

Oh Gum, so so sorry Flowers

AnnieHoo · 10/06/2015 11:08

Gum I am so sorry. I don't know what to say but I'm right here with you. Flowers

ChewyGiraffe · 10/06/2015 15:06

Oh no! Gum SadFlowersSadFlowersSadFlowersSadFlowers
What an awful shock, you must be devastated, when this little bean had seemed so promising. I'm so sorry.

I had bad news at a 9 - 10 week scan last year, having seen a heartbeat on earlier scans. It came just at the point when, despite trying not to, I'd started to think about high chairs and double buggies. Its too cruel.
Friday is obviously the last thing you ever wanted, but hope it goes as smoothly as possible in the circumstances.

FattyFishwife · 10/06/2015 19:34

oh gum how sad. i am so sorry for your loss. FlowersFlowersFlowers

Grizzer · 10/06/2015 20:36

I'm so sorry Gum. I've been thinking about you all day but had no internet. I really didn't think that was going to be your news. Lots of love xx

Gumblossom · 10/06/2015 22:03

Thankyou so much everyone. I am feeling ok.

When I had my scan, and at the start I was told, baby measures 8+2, so right on with the other scan, and there's a heartbeat! I was so relieved, then I asked her how fast the heart was, and she said, it's coming up as 96, which can't be right, so that must be your heartbeat (I was really nervous, so a bit fast, but likely mine), then she couldn't find baby's heartbeat and had to do an internal scan. Sadly, no heartbeat was found.

After the initial relief, it was a bit of a blow, but then somehow I expected it. My reaction, though sad, is different to the first two times. I am much more accepting and resigned. The first time, I was in complete shock and very devastated. The second time, I also couldn't believe it. I thought, if it had happened once to me, surely not again? Then I got very angry and upset. This time, I just feel, well, a bit detached and not really wanting to let it upset me too much. I suppose I had a bit of a meltdown emotionally after the first scan, when I was told the enlarged yolk sac was associated with poor outcomes. Perhaps, since then, despite wanting the opposite to be true, I just new it wouldn't turnout ok.

I've had no spotting or bleeding. My body thinks it is still pregnant - last night my boobs were very tender and I felt sick. I will go in for an erpc tomorrow, they will phone me today with the time. I'd rather not deal with any of it, but I can't go the natural route as I just can't have the uncertainty what with work and children.

I have so much to be grateful for: 5 healthy children. Now after 5 losses I can say I have had enough of trying for my 6th child (I always thought I'd have 6, that was my "complete" family). I gave it my best shot, ttc for 5 years is no easy feat, but now I will move on to other things.

I can't believe I am going to see my Dr about getting contraception after this. I have no idea where to start.

I will probably return to the thread to see how everyone else is getting on, but I can say, without doubt, that I won't be ttc again. As lovely as it was to get the bfp, being pregnant, in the first tri, after miscarriage is just too hard, and I don't think my mental health could do it again. I am planning holidays (Annie, my plan is sun and infinity pool, too Grin), thinking about a future without a small child, ready to move on. I wish you all the luck in the world for bfps and easy first trimesters, and lovely babies in your arms. Flowers xxx

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jassS · 11/06/2015 09:13

Gum, somsad it had to end this way for you! I am also terribly afraid of the day when I must call it a day and count up all my mc, for no happy ending. but we are strong and I am sure you will be able to live your life full even without the 6th child. Soon there will be grandchildren, you still have young kids at home - it helps, I hope.....

Grizzer · 11/06/2015 09:24

I hope it's not insensitive to post so soon after Gum's sad news but I've just had a 9 week scan & all is well. Such a relief. They couldn't see a cause for the bleeding & don't think it's the aspirin & clexane but I'm inclined to disagree there! I can breathe again until 12 weeks!

GoodbyeToAllOfThat · 11/06/2015 09:33

Great news Grizzer. Flowers

cloudjumper · 11/06/2015 09:38

Grizzer That is fab news, how wonderful! What a relief. Are you still bleeding? Mine has finally stopped, after nearly 4 weeks.

There used to be a 40+ pregnancy thread, but it has stopped being active quite a while ago. Maybe we should open one...

gum I hope you are OK and planning some fab holidays. I always found that having a project like that helped me to focus on something nice. Treat yourself to something! Could you sneak away with just your DH maybe? You have both been through so much in the last year.

I'm counting the days to my holiday...2 to go, then I'm off!

mustbemad71 · 11/06/2015 10:33

Grizzer - wonderful news! Grin

calibee · 11/06/2015 11:58

oh gum .... feel so desperately sad to hear your news.
You are so right to focus on all the positive things....even to the point of the selfish things which will be more accessible without a littly in tow. I wish you all the very very best and hope you can truly find some peace after such tough times.Sad
I had a scan yesterday at 10 weeks....both beans suitably lively and such a relief to see two beating hearts. Next week is my first appointment at the twin clinic and a more detailed scan ....fingers crossed.
cloud I would join you on an over 40's thread. I attempted to join a couple of the general threads but just couldn't keep up and also found such little common ground. Give me a nudge if you do start one. I'm reduced to phone only access for now x

jassS · 11/06/2015 15:52

Grizzer, Calibee,cgood news. i guess we all here need some encouraging news, so hoping it will continue and you can have a little bump club of our own!

AnnieHoo · 11/06/2015 17:46

oh Grizzler That's wonderful news!!! Thank goodness xxxx

AnnieHoo · 11/06/2015 17:49

Calibee how lovely to have two beating hearts! Congratulations Flowers xxx

GoodbyeToAllOfThat · 11/06/2015 17:59

I couldn't resist trying out my new Clearblue Easy. How silly.

We might be over 40 but we are young at heart, taking our supplements, shagging on time and waiting for the precious BFP!Over 40's TTC, join us here...
ChewyGiraffe · 11/06/2015 19:21

Grizzer - what lovely news about your scan, it must be such a relief.

Calibee - just wow - twin clinic!

Annie - hope you're recovering OK - how are you feeling?

JassS - I've lost track - have you started 'trying' again yet?

Gum - will be thinking of you tomorrow ...

Grizzer · 11/06/2015 20:00

I haven't had any bleeding for a few days Cloud. I did a silly thing though & stopped the clexane & aspirin. I just couldn't keep bleeding without panicking. Now I have some reassurance that the baby is fine I have just injected the clexane. It'll be interesting to see what happens over the next couple of days. I have an appointment with my consultant on Tuesday (no such thing as a midwife when your 'high risk' list is as long as mine!) so if I am bleeding again by then I will see what he thinks. I'd join your 40+ thread Smile

fromwesttoeast · 11/06/2015 20:16

Congratulations Grizzer and Calibee. Smile

jassS · 11/06/2015 21:04

grizzer, I think it is good you started up on clexane and aspirin again! The fact that you went without a couple of days is not important, their effects do linger, but eventually I hope it is good that tou use them. clexane is supposed to protect a developing placenta.

Giraffe, I guess I am ttc. Not too enthusiastically for time being, but not preventing. i guess I am in my final year of trying, being 45, so must get on with it....