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How long did it take you to conceive? 36yrs old

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AshleyLr · 21/12/2019 19:02

Hello,
I'm looking for some personal experiences and would love to hear your stories.

I am getting married in April next year. I realise at 36 I will be classed geriatric Hmm
We want to try and get pregnant as soon after the wedding as possible. I want to know how long it took to conceive if you're an 'older' mum?

My implant was taken out in sept, I have very regular periods....if that helps.

Should I start trying now?

Thank you in advance x

OP posts:
ConstanceL · 21/12/2019 23:30

Took me 3 months aged 38. Good luck :)

DisasterHome · 21/12/2019 23:42

You may want to consider buying a whole bunch of ovulation tests. I bought them from eBay (but they are hospital grade CE certified) and so they do not come with any fancy plastic holder thingy. They literally are just the paper strips, individually wrapped. This way they are much cheaper and you can buy 50 or so and test every day outside of your period for the months you are trying. Well worth it. We conceived without the guess work.

Crazymummyto3 · 22/12/2019 00:10

I fell pregnant first month of trying with our three children when I was 24, 27 and 32 years old. I'm now 35 and on cycle 5 of ttc number 4, however work and illness got in the way the last couple of cycles and this is our first month of 'properly' trying.

pumpandthump · 22/12/2019 06:04

First month at 32, first month at 35 (ended in miscarriage) 2nd month at 35.

user1483387154 · 22/12/2019 06:16

39 years old. 1st child ..... 3 days after coming off the pill

MaryShelley1818 · 22/12/2019 06:52

You're definitely not more fertile after having one and it's not easier 2nd time unfortunately.

I got pregnant with DS (age 2) in 4mths at age 39, been ttc for number 2 now for over a year, very common scenario sadly.

Good luck and hope it happens quickly for you x

Ludways · 22/12/2019 10:05

At 37 I got pg on month 2. Good luck!

Whyhaveidonethis · 22/12/2019 10:21

I got pregnant immediately with my 3 children, this time I started ttc at age 39, I'm now on cycle 17. Don't wait.

GinUnicorn · 22/12/2019 10:22

1st an accident at 36 and second first attempt at 38.
Good luck

shivbo2014 · 22/12/2019 11:15

30 - first month trying
35 - 3rd month trying but ectopic
35 - 2nd month trying

Dbrook · 22/12/2019 14:28

I’ve just turned 37 and have been trying for the best part of two years, including a missed miscarriage in January of this year. All our tests have come back normal and the doctor said my egg reserves are good for my age. But it’s just not happening.

Don’t delay trying is my advice.

Roselilly36 · 22/12/2019 14:36

First month both times, early30’s, good luck OP.

holly40 · 22/12/2019 14:51

13months to conceive, both DH and I aged 28-29. Baby2. Due next month!!

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