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TTC baby number 3 at nearly 40

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MakeAWhish · 20/08/2018 13:06

Hi all, I have just turned 39, and have 2 daughters from my previous marriage, aged 6 and 9. I am in a very happy long term relationship with my partner who is 32. We have just started TTC'ing for a baby. My third, his first. Anyone else in a similar situation?
I believe I should be ovulating today or tomorrow (On CD17 of a 32/33 day cycle) but no positive OPK yet. Worried my eggs have dried up! Wink

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Bloodylegoeverywhere · 19/10/2018 18:32

It does indeed @makeawhish......today's news please!? I'm expecting af tmrw or Sunday!

MakeAWhish · 19/10/2018 23:12

@Bloodylegoeverywhere 12 DPO today and still bfn 

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Bloodylegoeverywhere · 20/10/2018 08:21

Af turned here,but did manage to lengthen my cycle to 28 days. HmmConfused
Oh have you looked at pre seed/convieve plus!?

lasttrain · 20/10/2018 11:15

Hi everyone, can I join you? I will be 40 next month, TTC #3, on 1st cycle. I’m currently about 7dpo (I think). We have two girls, 7 and 3. I’m feeling madly sure that I’m pg already, even though my second DD took a lot of trying (and a couple of MCs). pretty sure I felt the same every cycle of previous tries! Good luck to all 😊

MakeAWhish · 24/10/2018 15:03

Hi all, how is everyone? AF arrived for me on 14dpo - was disappointed but have pulled myself together again now! Let's see what happens this month. At least I had a decent luteal phase this month.
Welcome @lasttrain and lots of luck to you on your journey.
Am loving half term, we're all chilling out today playing computer games, colouring, watching tv. DP bought kfc home for lunch - such a lazy day! Making the most of it. Hope you're all well xx

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MakeAWhish · 24/10/2018 15:04

@Bloodylegoeverywhere hmm was thinking of preseed. Have you tried it? X

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LatteLover12 · 24/10/2018 20:51

Hi all & welcome along @lasttrain 😊

Sorry about the BFNs ladies. I think I’ll give preseed a go if I’m not pg by Christmas. I figure it can’t do any harm!

I think I’m heading towards ov again (finally!) was expecting it tomorrow but cm and opk so no. DP back on Friday so hopefully it will work out ok. Currently cd20 & super bored of waiting!

Montsti · 24/10/2018 20:54

I had my 4th at 41...took a year (natural though - the other 3 were clomid babies) but all happy & healthy 😊

MakeAWhish · 25/10/2018 10:56

Ahh that's lovely to hear @Montsti , congrats on 4 healthy DC! 
@LatteLover12 I ov'd on day 23 last month so I feel your pain! I'm on CD5 and already bored of waiting 

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LatteLover12 · 29/10/2018 17:25

Well DP has buggered off again & I got my temp spike this morning so I am rather unexpectedly in my 2ww!

Stand by for a fortnight of overthinking EVERYTHING 😂😂

How’s everyone doing?

Cazamelia · 29/10/2018 20:45

Hi everyone I'm in a similar situation to some of you. Im 39 and have a 10 and a 12 year old from previous marriage and now ttc with my partner who hasn't got children. I'm on my 3rd Month of trying so hoping November will be my lucky Month. It's certainly going to be strange going back to a baby after 10 years 

LatteLover12 · 29/10/2018 21:03

I totally agree @cazamelia I have had a couple of wobbles wondering if I’m doing the right thing!

LatteLover12 · 04/11/2018 17:54

Squeeeeeeeeee

I’m 7dpo and spotting...

Really hoping this is it. We did DTD this morning but that was hours ago now.

Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏻

MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 18:51

Hi all! We need a roll call! Who's still here and at what stage are you at?
CD15 here. Last month I ov'd cd22 but have just started with EWCM so am hoping I'll ov a little earlier this month. Mind you, if I fall pregnant this cycle it does interfere with our summer holiday... hmm, sometimes you've just got to go with it! Hope all are well xx

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MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 18:52

@LatteLover12 just saw your update after I'd posted!! That's soooo promising! I'm excited for you - year at 10dpo??!! X

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MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 18:52

test not year 😂

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Cazamelia · 04/11/2018 19:04

Hi sorry I don't know all the abbreviations yet lol. But Im day 4 of my fertile window so very busy DTD haha x

Cazamelia · 04/11/2018 19:05

Fingers crossed for you @LatteLover12

MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 19:14

Hi @Cazamelia ! CD stands for cycle day. So cd1 is the first day of your period (also called AF which is short for Aunt Flo) once you've ovulated, you count up, so the day after you would be 1DPO (days past ovulation) Hope that makes sense!
Good luck to you this month 

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Cazamelia · 04/11/2018 19:17

Thank you @MakeAWhish I'm sure I'll get used to it all soon 

LatteLover12 · 04/11/2018 19:28

Going to see if any symptoms kick in over the next couple of days...I have 15 internet cheapies on stand by!

TMI warning: it was just brown when I wiped but now it’s a little more red & I could feel it iyswim. It can’t be AF if I believe my OPKs and temps were accurate.

MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 19:35

@LatteLover12 this sounds so promising!! Can't wait to hear the updates, ending in a BFP! X

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LatteLover12 · 04/11/2018 19:39

Fingers crossed @MakeaWhish my DP and I are really struggling with him working away so this might be the final push he needs to be back at home full time!

Might just go and put my feet up 😂

Typically I’m back at work tomorrow, grr!

MakeAWhish · 04/11/2018 19:41

@LatteLover12 ah well, at least work will take your mind of it a bit. If you're anything like me, it's all you can think about at certain stages of your cycle. I feel like I've waited forever for ovulation, and still have a few days to wait. But it's nearly here! Yay!

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LatteLover12 · 04/11/2018 20:03

Yes that’s true. I feel like each cycle is endless when I have to wait 20-23 days for one little egg!

I’d been so good at not symptom spotting and now I’ll be crazy for the next week!

Fingers crossed you’re ovulating soon too!

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