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

Hi everyone, hope I'm not too late to join!

Im 33 and my fiance is 35 and we are about to try for our first. I am only on CD4 so we have a while to wait before ovulation tests etc.

Almost all our friends have kids so we are really the last..but we've felt no rush. We were hoping for our wedding first..but with everything going on we thought theres no harm in pushing the idea of a wedding back by another year or so.

Im actually a little scared but the same time excited to start trying for a baby. We dont expect immediate success but lets see what happens :)

@Franklyme8 Welcome!! I too lay down for 10 minutes, even if it's just an old wives tale - we give it a go haha!

@ZonesAndBones Hello, and welcome to you too! It's my second cycle TTC but it is still really fun and exciting. We are the last of all our married friends to try! We've just bought a house so it feels like the right stage in our lives. Sending you all the positive vibes!

Hi ladies, how are you all and welcome to all who have joined. Sorry I've been quiet been busy at work and had a good few headaches the last few days. Usually get them the week of AF so not holding out hope this month. Also already doing a test which was negative but probs too soon. I'm so impatient 🤣🤣🤣 xx

@MrsMacG10 hey, how many dpo are u.

Nothing to report here. 6/7 dpo as per apps. No opks done, 1st cycle so will next month.
Got ic tests for when I've the urge to poas. Made plans for sun night with a friend to have drinks so that will put me from testing b4 that. I ordered ic opk tests also for next month. I'd love nothing more than to jinx myself and not need them but I'm not expecting a bfp on 1st go.
Slight cramping the other day, slight lower back pain today but I suffer with my back so dont think it's a symptom. No cm or spotting either

@2alreadywantanother I am 7 dpo, also on first cycle so not holding out much hope and have my usual monthly symptoms. I bought the early detection kits so may test tomorrow 💗 xx

Is anyone else TTC after stopping the pill? This is my third cycle off the pill (2nd cycle TTC) and I was really hoping this cycle would be a little more straight forward after the last was all over the place, but it's CD15 for me now and OPKs aren't getting any darker and no EWCM yet, 15 days feels like such a long wait for things to start happening already 😔

@MrsMacG10 that's very early. I think I'd feel deflated if I did. I'm mad to that's why I made plans for sun night lol if I hold out until monday that will be good. I might even hold out longer. I'll try my best. Fingers crossed for u if u test tomorrow. Make sure and update us.

Hey all! 😊

I'm approx 1/2 DPO so now entering the TWW! We used the CB Digital OPKs this month which definitely gave me confidence we were timing things properly!

I'm going to try and hold out until AF is due before testing - unless I'm hit by nausea 😅

Awww that's really frustrating @mintgreenlife I hope things even out for you soon. I stopped taking the pill over a year ago so not much help other than I'm sure my cycle settled fairly quickly. Fingers are crossed for you xxx

I will keep you all update on test. I know I'm early but tomorrow will be my 6 days till missed period so will try. Fingers crossed for you all too xxx

Hi all. I'm still waiting for AF to arrive. @MintGreenLife I came off the pill recently too (at the end of May). Having the beginnings of some cramps and some definite mood swings in the past few days so I think it's on its way! Had a positive OPK on 24th June but no temperature change so who knows! It's frustrating isn't it.

@ZonesAndBones we just bought our first house too :) Wanting to start filling up the spare rooms with babies now!

@MrsMacG10 sending lots of luck and baby dust for your test!

@Flowersandfireworks fingers crossed your cramps are AF and that you'll be back into a normal cycle. My first AF off the pill came after a 30 day cycle, so I thought I'd got lucky and that was me back on track. Now on cycle 3 and doesn't seem like it's going to be much better as no positive OPK yet, despite making changes to my already healthy diet and taking all the recommended supplements for post pill etc. Feeling quite pessimistic eeek. Must try and shake that off. Obviously it's different for everyone though so hopefully you'll be back on track asap :)

Oh gosh I'm the same with our house - we bought it a year and a half ago and extended last year, so now that's all done I feel like we have the perfect family home. My 'office' is what will be the nursery and it's the only room I haven't styled properly as I'm hoping soon enough I'll be doing it up for an imminent arrival, fingers crossed! x

Hello ladies!

Hope you don't mind me joining in, I am 32 and TTC for 6 months with my partner. I have a son who is 11 so its been a very long time!

I'm 13 DPO so holding out hope for this one but feels like AF is due and lots of BFNs the past few days. The only advice I would say is to try to relax and enjoy the process! Easier said than done and I don't practice what I preach, but I wish I had been calmer in the beginning and it might have worked by now....Stress is one of the worst things for TTC so enjoy DTD and try to focus on self care and keeping calm

Sending baby dust and positive vibes to all of you!! X

Period is one or two days late.... this was the first cycle... scared to be too optimistic. Is it possible at 38?

Period is one or two days late.... this was the first cycle... scared to be too optimistic. Is it possible at 38?

Hello @Katee888 - you're right, I'm definitely trying to stay relaxed and ignore any work stresses!

@taraRoo Absolutely! Crossing my fingers for you!!

@taraRoo I replied but it disappeared?
I hope so I'm 39 🙈

I'll get a test if it's not come by Saturday.... I'm not 100% convinced that I recorded my dates correct ...

@taraRoo I admire your patience!! Keep us updated 😊

@Katee888 my sons 11 and I've a nearly 10yr old daughter but I'm alot alot older than u 🙈

[quote 2alreadywantanother]@Katee888 my sons 11 and I've a nearly 10yr old daughter but I'm alot alot older than u 🙈[/quote]
Aw well I was very young when I had him!! Only last year decided I felt ready to do it all again and it's not proving as easy this time around 🤣 how long have you been TTC for? Xx

1st cycle, I know mad in the head lol so fingers crossed. I'm 8dpo I think. Didnt use opk or that, will do next month.

Hi all, I had a BFN yesterday and PMT symptoms so pretty much convinced AF will be here on time. Sending lots of positive vibes to you all 💗 heres to next month for me 🤞🏻 xxx

Period arrived today so bfn for me. Next month looking unlikely as we are going to my parents over the fertile window. Lol roll on August x

Hi again all :)

We are just entering the fertile week now (CD9 at the min!) so we are DTD once a day just to be sure we dont miss ovulation when it comes along. Using OPIKs too...too early for a bold line just yet.

Quick question...is it OK to still take baths when trying to conceive? The shower is grand and all but I flippen love a bath in the evening. Just a bit worried it might effect our chances...