TTC first time 30+

[MrsMacG10]

Hi all, looking for some fellow ladies for support along our journeys. I'm 36 this year and TTC for the first time. First month just now and nervous. Any tips? I'm using clearblue 4 day ovulation tests just now and track my temp. Does anyone take certain vitamins? Thanks all and good luck 💗 xxx

@maria1984m amazing news!! Please let us know how you get on tomorrow 🤞🏻 how long have you been TTC? Welcome to our wee group 💗 xx

@MrsMacG10 I made the mistake of showing OH my positive OPK last cycle, which turned out to be the first of three so didn't even ovulate 🙈 But it totally made him feel under pressure. Won't make that mistake again 😂 I'm only on CD5 now but we will probs start DTD everyother day from tonight. Keen to start doing OPKs already in hope things will look a bit more normal, but will hold off a few more days x

Hello! I'm also 36 and this is our first cycle of TTC #1. We're in the fertile window now and AF would be due on or about the 7th July.

Glad to have people in the same boat to share the journey with x

@maria1984m huge congrats on your BFP! Let us know how you get on with testing again tomorrow ☺️

I came off the pill in April and my last cycle was the first I've tracked by doing OPKs and temping - it was completely haywire 🙄 I've been doing a lot of research and have made some changes to my diet as well as taking various supplements, so really hoping this cycle is better 🤞🏼 Currently on CD5 of cycle 2 TTC x

@HowFastIsTooFast welcome! Your cycle sounds similar to mine. Best of luck for for fertility window 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
@MintGreeLife yeah I'm not gonna tell hubby I'm in my fertility window as dont want their to be loads of pressure. What will be will be 💗 although he may guess when the fertility lubrication comes out 🤣🤣🤣 xxx

@MrsMacG10 thank you I'll report back I've ordered a clear blue test for tommorow that tells you the weeks too so fingers crossed!!
I only came off the pill just over a month a go little earlier than planned but I'd convinced the other half it was going to take at least a year so still a little in shock but excited about getting excited!!!

@MintGreeLife thank you! I've been trying to change my diet and started taking some supplements I did buy the pregnacare ones but they're so big I struggle to take them so ordered the seven seas ones as think there a lot smaller.

Great to be joining you all xx

@maria1984m I'm so excited for you! And yes please do let us know tomorrow 💗 goodnight ladies xxx

We had decided to go again m, if it happens. I'm 39, closer to 40. Have 2, no issues ttc with them. Youngest is 9 and I'm dying for another. Just entering fertile window now. Af due 10th or so.
So fingers crossed. The age thing concerns me tho.

Hey gang! I'd love to join in. I'm 34 and this is cycle #2. We weren't really taking last month that seriously, we were using Conceive Plus and temping, but I was just using this and Femometer to track ovulation. I've been taking folic acid since the beginning of the year, I've cut out alcohol, only drink decaf tea, and now take vitamin D.

I was learning so much last month (about cycles in general, CM, etc), but this month I've bought the CB digital OPK so I can track my ovulation properly. It's super early days for us so we're not telling anyone we're trying, but would love to fall pregnant this year!

I don't want to get obsessed, it's nice to have support from these forums (especially from the relaxed users - I want to stay chill). 😊

Hello all. Been loitering for awhile but this thread felt like home for me!

I’ve just turned 35 and TTC#1 on cycle 7 now. I’ve got severe endo and a couple of other chronic illnesses so I knew it might be tricky. I don’t know if it’s the age (Everything I’ve read seems to point to 35 being the age fertility drops off a cliff but that could be me looking for things to convince me it’s not going to work) but this month I’ve started to struggle a little mentally. I had tried to be as chilled as possible as I know I’ll overthink otherwise.

I think we’re out this month but I am only CD21 of about 27/28. I’ve just bought the CB ovulation sticks to confirm if the cheap ones were right. Been using Ovia but might swap to natural cycles too and might give SMEP a go. It’s great to meet other women of a similar age to put my mind at ease I’m sure I’ll be much more positive again soon x

@PinkCarnation12 I've also had Endo - was removed in 2016 but not sure whether or not it has come back. Cycle 7 now for us. Also 35 y/o. And CD 26 so expecting AF tomorrow or Tue.

@gypsywater it’s great to meet someone at the exact same stage in the journey I had my last excision in 2018, also suspect it may be back abit. Good luck for the next couple of days! Keep us posted x

Congrats on the BFP @maria1984m
Let us know how you get on with the CB today.

Hi to everyone else! Feels good to chat with people in similar situations.

Let's hope we all get our BFP soon xx

@MrsMacG10 hello fellow Scott.

I'm 36 and TTC first baby. Had copper coil out before Christmas but didn't start to try until about March. I've been on Pregnacare vits but last month I ended up buying seven seas and got terrible pmt tension headaches! They disappeared when AF appeared though thank God. Not sure if the change in tablets had anything to do with it but I'm back on Pregnacare this month.

I haven't been tracking my cycle quite as closely as you ladies but now I feel I should! I have the free app that shows my fertile time based on my period so I've been going by that. I think if this month is a bust I'll get some of those sticks.

I think our biggest blocker is going to be the OH. He has a low sex drive and is on antidepressants (has been for years) He came off them when we decided to try for a baby but he's going to have to go back on them as he needs them!

Ok so 1st cycle trying and bang in the middle of fertile window now. My periods are generally bang on time etc, going by the ovulation apps I'm ovulating on thurs. (14 yrs together that day )
Is it better to DTD daily or every 2nd day. Today and wed, tues and thurs? Any advice?
His sex drive is quite high so no issues getting him too lol. I'm not mentioning ovulation just not to put pressure on to be safe. He can tell some months when I'm ovulating as he has commented.
So any advice is much appreciated. I'm not holding out much hope as the age thing lessons chances but what's for u wont pass u

Welcome @leopardlover fingers crossed for you for cycle 2 🤞🏻 its lovely that everyones in the same boat 😘 xx

Welcome @pinkcarnation12, I think it's tough to stay positive all the time 💗 I worry cause I'm 36 this year but loads of women have babies later in life now and I'm sure itll happen for us all. All the apps and ovulation tests can be confusing, I find the clear blue one easy as it's clear and you dont need to try and guess if the lines are dark enough 🤣 xx

Welcome @ready2020 and a fellow scot ❤ sorry to hear about your hubby, I am more than sure itll happen for you both though. Have to say my sex drive has decreased over the last year or so, mainly coz I've put on a bit of weight and dont feel as confident. It's tough sometimes. Glad we all have each other as support and someone to chat to xx

Welcome @2alreadywantanother I'm not 100% will how many times is best. We are going for 3 times during our fertility window. Also on our first cycle so not sure how itll work out. I'm sure the other ladies will be able to offer advice too 🤞🏻💗 xx

I'll give it 2 cycles then check out the ovulation test strips. I'm 39, closer to 40 and cant believe we are actually doing this lol. I'm mad for another but with work and that we were nearly too busy, we were in a tiny council house and my 2 were sharing a room so we couldn't take another into that house. We bought 2 yrs ago and have loads of room. Even a lovely small room that would be a nursery lol. I'm on leave from work until sept 2021 and who knows I might not go back. Or go back on parental leave if I can. See what happens. I suffer with my back, I have a herniated disc and that was the biggest thing holding me back but I live with it, it hardly effects me. I have a high pain threshold. And esp with been off work I can take it easy if needed. So heres hoping for us all. Fingers and toes crossed.

@MrsMacG10 @LSL0708 @MintGreenLife
So ladies my CB came today and I'm amazed to say it's said I'm 1-2 weeks pregnant!!! Very early but very excited!!! Want to shout from the rooftops but OH says it's too early (he's right but I'm very excited!) so glad I can share it with you!!

Called my GP and have been booked in for first appointment August 3rd which seems weeks away

Hope your all ok today xx

@maria1984m congratulations to you!

@maria1984m amazing to have it confirmed in writing!! Huge congrats 💕 Keep us up to date with how you're getting on. I over did it on the supplements and have had issues with bladder irritation on and off since yesterday 🙈 Thought I was getting a UTI, but noticed it was much worse in the few hours after I took my supplements at lunch time, so going to have to leave them for now and work something else out 🤦🏻‍♀️

Aw that's amazing @maria1984m! So pleased for you! I'm not surprised you want to shout it from the rooftops. Please keep us updated with how you're getting on.

@2alreadywantanother Hi! I have followed SMEP the last 2 cycles. It apparently increases your chances of conception. With SMEP you DTD every other day from 8DPO. You test for ovulation from day 10. From the day of your +OPK you DTD 3 days running, miss a day and DTD one final time. If you're not testing yet, you could just do the 3 day marathon (as I call it 😂) on the day you think you'll be ovulating. Hope this helps ☺️

Huge congratulations @maria1984m! Lovely news to read 😊 x