Over 30 ttc#1 looking for other in-betweeners

[AmyinNLondon]

Hi all,

I’m 33, DP is 36 and in second month of ttc#1. (Am fairly new here so don’t know all the acronyms). I have pcos so realise that might be a challenge but have a fairly normal 28 day cycle. I have been totally taken in by all the conception gadgets and have bought a Clearblue fertility monitor and am waiting for the Ava bracelet to arrive... mental I know!!

I find the 20 somethings in other ttc threads a bit intimidatingly young, perky and fertile, but recognise those in the 35 or 40+ threads may have different experiences, so don’t want to be an under-age imposter!

Anyway, if anyone is in the same boat and wants to share their journey (fingers crossed ending up with a BFP!) then post below... xxx

Symptom spotting.... it seems like we all do it
My AF is due any day now but as a lot of symptoms are similar to being pregnant I keep thinking is this my month!!

@Maximoo06 Have you taken a test yet?

@inkworks273 no I'm to scared of the disappointment as deep down I know I'm not sometimes AF can be up to a week late for me so don't think I would test unless I'm 2 weeks late. When are you going to re test?

@Maximoo06 Yeah I totally understand that feeling! Technically tomorrow is the first day I can test with a frer as that's 5 days before the start of my period. Like you I don't know if I can stand the disappointment. I'll see how I feel tomorrow morning.

@inkworks273 keeping my fingers crossed for you..... let's hope it's our month

The symptom spotting is the worst. I totally convinced myself last weekend because I felt a bit nauseus and was tired, but it was because i’d had one too many wines at the weekend... (have now stopped drinking this month!). Was so disappointed when AF arrived...

So sorry to hear about your experience @BeautifulSlang. It must be an emotional rollercoaster. Have you seen anyone about how it might effect your cycle in the short term? Sending virtual hugs.

@AmyinNLondon yeah I have also stopped drinking this month and trying to cut down on caffeine too

@AmyinNlondon Thank you. I was heavy bleeding, with painful cramps. I passed a clot and after that the pain stopped so I just knew. Went to the GP to confirm. The silver lining is that because I conceived she said I will again. Just sadly CP's and early miscarriage are sadly, quite common.

@AmyinNLondon I had several Dr appt and gave bloods etc. Then referred to hospital for ultrascan they couldn't see any reason so had a laparotomy in may and they said I have endometriosis not badly though because my Cycle was getting longer they said clomid is next option for me I'm on 50mg this cycle but he said to double up too 100g if not successful first time. If this doesn't work I have to go for ivf. Crossing everything.

@Lorraine1985 did you know you had endometriosis before or have any signs, I'm due to have laparoscopy soon and I know they will probably say that's what I have even tho hycosy didn't show up blocked tubes.

Hi everyone, I'd love to join :) I dont feel like I fit in when I read all the TTC threads with the under thirties but I also feel I don't quite fit in with the over 35's yet either!

I'm 33, husband is 33 too. We are TTC #1 and in cycle 1. Currently in the "two week window". I'm very nervous about the TTC journey as who knows what it will bring and what it has in store for us.

Lovely to meet you all! X

Oh my god. I just took a test and there's a line!! I feel like it must be some sort of mistake. What do you think?

@inkworks273 looks like a great line to me! Congratulations xx

@inkworks273 congratulations

Congrats inkworks! I think I have my bfp too I'm hoping this is a lucky thread for everyone! Xx

Did you track ov or anything different?

Thank you. I still can't believe it. I know it's still early. I'm only 3 weeks and 3 days so I'm trying not to get ahead of myself.

Congratulations @gebs!!

Yes, I tracked ovulation. I have a period tracker app that I've filled in every month for the last year and a half so I had a good idea of what my cycle was. I also noticed ewcm so I knew I was fertile. Still wasn't expecting to get pregnant as this is our first month trying.

I hope everyone else in the thread gets good news soon!! Xx

Hi all!

I'm 32 in a few weeks and DP is 35.
TTC #1
Started trying without tracking cycles since December, but properly tracking since April.

Congratulations on the BFPs @inkworks273 and @gebs 💐💐

Ah same! Downloaded flow and just dtd every other day, third cycle but first tracking 🤗

Welcome londonkez!

@inkworks273 congratulations!

@inkworks273 @gebs GUYS! Amazing news! Congrats. Keep us posted! Maybe just maybe this is a lucky thread! Sunday love to everyone ramping up to DTD this eve... fingers crossed. X

Welcome @dovegreylove too! Exciting journey ahead! X

Congrats @inkworks273 @gebs . Make sure you stick around to keep us updated on the progress!
Anyone else around cd9?