TTC July 2020 will be 37 (just) too late? #no2 anyone else?

[Sorensmum]

Hey everyone
So I had my first baby in 2013 and said never again because I had a pregnancy filled with anxiety and was a trainee teacher and money was not great. Fast forward 6 years and we would like to give our little boy a sibling but we have a huge family holiday booked for next July for a wedding. During my first pregnancy I attended my Dad's wedding abroad so do not want to do that again. I fell pregnant first try with my little boy but realise it will be a lot more difficult this time.

A few friends are saying I have left it too late the gap will be massive etc and that I am more or less infertile now. I have read stuff online and saw how low it goes after 35 but not impossible.

I recently had a scan on my ovaries as I had some belly pain but ended up being a muscle issue and I saw tons off eggs on my ovary and so not sure if that is good still?

Just do not want to get my hopes up of expanding our family next year if it is probably unlikely.

I’m TTC too so I’m sending you lots of baby dust , my auntie fell pregnant (wasn’t trying) at 41, only had sex once in that month too so it’s not impossible . ATB xx

My partner and I decided to TTC baby number 3. I’m 36. We have conceived 3 consecutive cycles and it looks like this one is sticking :)
I have a “now or never” kind of feeling but no one has said I am too old it was just a mention of possible early menopause by my doctor that made my mind up for me.
Good luck 😉

Thanks so much ladies oh what were your symptoms @bugoven x

Sorry I mean for early menopause as this is my fear @bugoven

Your friends done sound very encouraging or supportive telling you that 'you are more or less infertile!'

I know many women who had their kids in their late 30s/early 40s. Yes, it may take a little longer and not be as straight forward but then again, it might not.

I am 35, have PCOS and am 13+1 with my first. Conceived naturally and very quickly.

If you want another child then it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about age gaps etc. It's your family, if you want a second child then go for it. Better to try than look bad in time and think 'what if' x

@universal83
I have mostly been extremely tired and anxious with heavy periods. It was just one suggestion and I was offered the test to see what my hormones were up to but decided to TTC instead of waiting to find out if it was possible in theory.

@bugoven I was worried as I had funny periods one month 26 days between then one cycle 31 days and tired but think I have always been someone who likes sleep Haha

Thanks @CoffeeAndCarbs they have not been great about it all but as you say it is my decision. So lovely you are growing a lovely bump x