oh claraq, you make me feel better!
I had actually come back to apologise in case my earlier message had caused offence to anyone. Plenty of people conceive late 30's early 40's. I tend to forget that, as I tend to spend a lot of time supporting those at the very far end of the conceiving spectrum.I'm not a medical practitioner, but over the years have learned from hundreds of hours of research.
I feel for anyone in the conception phase, it was utter agony for us, that lasted 12 years. Every single month, we did everything we could for months and years, all to no avail at all.
I would like to point out that spontaneous ovulation is responsible for 85% of pregnancies, and explains why trying just doesn't work.
Spontaneous ovulation occurs when you are being naughty with your partner. The surge of hormones causes and egg to suddenly be ripened and released when you don't even know about it, so it doesn't matter at all when you do it. Also, the hormone (is it cortisone) which results from stress and worry, adversley affects egg production and quality. So, statistically your best chance is having a few large drinks and some you know what.
These things are fine for people who have no medical problems. (for those that do, don't waste valuable time, get onto waiting lists) Also, don't forget to get your Foresight vitamin programme on the go, to boost fertility and prevent preggy loss.
OH dear, I'm going on again!