Over 40's TTC lots of baby dust to us all 6

[Chatbash72]

New thread ladies 💕

Oh @Dipsy77 - what wonderful wonderful news! Congratulations!

That's absolutely brilliant news, many congratulations. Both my 40+ conceptions were from DTD once that month also, though the outcomes weren't successful.

Thank you , honestly it will happen it just seems like it never will when you are trying, I was obsessed poor DP was on a schedule sending baby dust x

Congratulations @Dipsy77. Wonderful news, and twins as well! I'm 43 now and the little flicker of hope that I've got is diminishing as time ticks by so I love hearing news like yours!

@Fishergirl thanks and good luck to you.
I would also recommend the Ava it was my first month trying it it's very insightful and you can get your money back through eBay once it works for you x

Thank you @Dipsy77. I was reading up on that last year but was a bit hmm about the price. Good to know they sell well on eBay.

Hi, how’s everyone doing? Still ttc number 3 with no joy. Number 2 was in my 40s, so I tell myself that if it happened once, it could happen again. I was told to leave it for one year because of CS scar, then period didn’t return for a few months till breastfeeding reduced a lot. Now feeding is over so I am hoping it’s not too late. Other than folic acid, eating healthily and using Conceive plus, Would anyone recommend anything else? I have a good idea of when ovulation happens. Periods are shorter and closer in time and less bleeding, I think it may be peri menopause. I so hope it’s not too late. Feeling super broody again,

@FutureMum I would recommend a fertility cup, I just used a period cup but it worked for me.
I also used the Ava that was very good and tracked using opks. I also used calc Fluor and fish oils. Sending baby dust x

*also the Ovia app is very good for tracking

Hi all, this thread seems to have gone very quiet recently, how everyone is safe and healthy and had a lovely Xmas and New Year. (Old Timers on this thread might remember me as CritterTamer).

Just an update from me - had my dating scan this morning at 13+1 and everything is going well so far. The photo is rubbish as baby refused to cooperate! Such a relief after a nasty bout of corona virus before Xmas that I'm only just getting over - thank goodness it doesn't t seem to have done any harm 😊

Hello all
I'm not sure if anybody on here remembers me at all, but I was on a lot in 2018/19 on my long ttc journey.. after 2 miscarriages I fell naturally pregnant at Xmas 2019. I disappeared for a while from this thread, as during my pregnancy, at 27 weeks, I went to the hospital for reduced movement and was told we had to deliver the baby!! There were placental issues, he was measuring 3 weeks behind and was born weighing only 720g (1lb 9oz).
It was a complete shock! 20 weeks scan had been fine.

This was last June, and my baby boy spent 14 weeks in NICU, finally coming home in September. He needed a home oxygen tank due to lung issues, but I am so pleased to report that FINALLY he is off the oxygen, he now weighs a completely average weight/height for a 4 month old (due date was Sept) and has passed every developmental test with flying colours! We are so thrilled. No one would ever guess he was born so early!
He's a lovely active little boy and his big sister adores him. I'm 42 now (41 when he was born).
It turned out I had a very rare condition called Chronic Hystiocytic Intervillositis, the symptoms of which are repeated miscarriages (often early ones) and stillbirths. Luckily my pregnancy had been supported by Aspirin, Steroids, Progesterone and Heparin (blood thinners) which is what must have got him to the 3rd trimester!

Moral of this story is; please persist in having any repeated miscarriages investigated, and please ALWAYS get reduced movements checked out... we very nearly lost him.

I haven't been able to catch up on all your news, but saw yours @Russkispy - huge congrats! Nxx

@NicLondon1 - I remember you (I was Critter Tamer back then) - huge congrats on your baby boy! What a rough ride you have both had - I'm so glad he's doing well now. 14 weeks in NICU is a long time, you've both done so well to get through it. My twins were born in an emergency at 34 weeks and spent 3 weeks there so I know a little of how tough it is but can't imagine spending 14 weeks there. Congrats again xxx❤️

@SamoyedFan123 Oh Hi Critter Tamer! Thanks and congrats on your pregnancy! Yes NICU is a roller coaster, isn't it?

Sending everybody baby dust for this year! xxx

Hi - I just saw this thread on active threads page and thought I'd pop in and just saw your news @SamoyedFan123 to say huge congratulations Critter!! I don't know if you'll remember me or not, but I've thought lots about you and how you've been getting on, and that's wonderful news you are pregnant again - this time will seem easy in comparison with twins! Best of luck, hope you keep well, and good luck to everyone else too x

@Hobbes39 Thank you! Yes I remember you very well - how are your twins getting on? I'm hoping you're right that a singleton will be easy after the twins but I'm starting to worry that three under three wasn't such a good idea.... 😳

Congratulations to all.. 💕💕 and happy new year..
today I found out my sis in law is preg again, am happy for them but it's tough.. had m/c in May and another sis in law was 6 weeks ahead of me with her pregnancy.. not given up hope body is definitely in peri but still ovulating, still at regular ans still lots of dtd 🤞🤞🤞🤞

Hi @Chatbash72, good to hear from you and sorry to hear that your had a miscarriage in May - how far along were you? Sorry to hear about the baby bomb too - it's very hard sometimes i know.

I noticed on one of the pregnancy threads this week there is a lady who is 48 and pregnant naturally so lots of hope still 😊
Hope everyone is safe and well xxx

Ooh @SamoyedFan123 which thread was that on? Not grasping at straws at all🤣🤣
I was 2 days shy of 7 weeks.. it's just like a sucker punch.. I can't open the messages from my bro., just don't want to see a scan pic 🥺 my other sis in law was abroad so it's easier with distance..
I'm not emotional/crying because I haven't lost hope that I can have another af still regular.. xx

@Chatbash72 well done for keeping so positive, I think the MC was at least a positive sign that it's still possible for you, when though that egg didn't work out. The thread is linked below - that lady also says that her midwife has 2 other 48 year old and a 57 year old currently pregnant. (I'm Critter Tamer by the way)

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/pregnancy/3758605-Any-positive-pregnancy-over-40-success-stories?pg=10

AF is knocking.. bang on schedule but I am relieved as at least she’s still coming..
I haven’t lost faith or hope but the yearning for another baby hasn’t gone, my arms are full but missing someone..
I have had another birthday, sis in law is expecting.. due date for my 🌈 was last weekend.. (m/c last year) so I am feeling thankful that I can start a new cycle in a few days.. stop, breathe, repeat..
thank you ladies for being there.. I have the dearest friend who is a similar age and we are both still trying so there is someone to talk to, but my family would think I was crackers.. “I’ve had my kids” “what are you doing” etc etc Mother in law says “oh well that’s it, no more grandchild for me”
My brother in law on my hubby’s side is still expecting us to pop out one.. I love his enthusiasm 🤣
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Hi @Chatbash72, good to hear from you. This thread has gone very quiet - we must have dropped down too many pages as I've noticed a few people staying new 40+ threads instead of joining this one. Glad you're still trying - as long as AF keeps coming there is still hope! Have you tried anything new since your MC, like acupuncture or fertility yoga maybe?

@SamoyedFan123 been doing yoga at home 🤣🤣 like we have any other choice.. I have to say I've lost track of time somewhat.. but try every few days.. I have an acupuncture mat which is fab..
started back in the co enzyme, my eldest was giving me crap on the phone because I hadn't told her my sis in law was preg, not really my news.. so didn't need to be talking about it.. lockdown and social distancing will be my friend, as I can keep my headspace good.. and my distance from the pregnancy.. how's you ???

Surely it's up to you SIL to tell people the news about her pregnancy? I would not be telling anyone either if I were you. Are you close to your SIL?
Make sure you're taking a good high dose on CoQ10/ubiquinol.
What's an acupuncture mat???
I'm OK thanks, i'll be 16 weeks this weekend and feeling pretty huge and uncomfortable already.

@SamoyedFan123 it's a mat with spiky circles on.. it's quite relaxing.,
We were but not really over the last few years.. since her first child arrived. although not sure anyone is close close over the last year..
They struggled to have conceive him and he arrived a couple of weeks early and they have been as some couples do when they become parents. Some are the same, some just become insular..
400gms of Co q10 but only started taking it again over the last week

@SamoyedFan123 16 weeks 💕💕💕