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What to do - keep trying or give it a break

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jinglebells123 · 04/04/2018 22:34

Some background. I’m 36 with a 3 year old dd.

We had some problems conceiving her - fell pregnant on first cycle but had two early mcs before my successful pregnancy (also first cycle).

When dd was 2 we decided to ttc again and once again, it happened on first cycle but once again I had an early mc.

Took a break for a few months then tried again on and off (on more than off) for about a year with no luck. Used a cycle tracker and opk sticks but nothing.

I felt like I was putting my life on hold a bit and decided to take control and went back on the pill 2 months ago. Plus, dd has turned into a bit of a horror “threenager” and I was (still am) convinced that I might be committed if I had to deal with a baby on top of her!

I’ve started getting in shape again, re started an old hobby and bought myself a horse - something I’d given up when dd was young. It feels silly now to try again at this point to ttc and I was thinking of waiting a year or two till dd starts school and enjoying some me time but because of my previous issues and the fact that after a year of trying nothing had happened if that might then be leaving it too late and I might end up regretting it.

I know there is no right answer but I’d love some mumsnet common sense advice!!

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lolacola13 · 04/04/2018 23:19

I'm a firm believer that u should go with ur gut . If ur gut is saying have one then do it. U will never ever ever regret having another child . But u might regret not trying sooner given ur 36...hope that didn't sound too frank lol. I would just take the easy breezy route and enjoy ur new hobbies and enjoy ur daughter and partner , book a holiday or trip and enjoy some nights out with the girls and keep an eye on if period is late . Take ur folic acid of course lol but just see where the road takes u in the coming year xoxoxox

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