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Geriatric mummas (only playing hate that term)

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 10:57

Hi,

I am new here. I am 42 and ttc baby number 3. I am scared and going into my second month.
Previously no issues falling pregnant but due my age am worried it may no longer happen.
Am looking for any success stories and advice on supplements etc.
Be nice to connect with more mummas. X

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Excited101 · 28/02/2022 11:21

I possibly don’t count, but I’m 35 and dp is 55 and we’ve just gone contraceptive free to see about a baby!

I realise I am younger than you, but I’ve heard that 35+ counts as ‘geriatric’ 😬

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 11:26

Hi there @Excited101 yes I had my second child at 36 and was referred to as a geriatric!! Was a bit off putting. Good luck to you. How exciting x

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 11:26

Where are you in your cycle ? @Excited101

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Excited101 · 28/02/2022 11:29

Thanks Sunnier ☺️
My implant came out on Friday and I came on my period yesterday morning. I’ve just downloaded a cycle tracker- this is my first time off contraceptives for about 15 years straight so I’m fascinated to know what it’s like!

I started wellwoman vitamins a week ago too, just in case 😬

Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 28/02/2022 11:32

Just wanted to give encouragement.. I had a ds at 43.2. Previous dc was at 37.
Conceived quickly both times. ..

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 11:43

Ah okay well best of luck keep me company x

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 11:45

@Easterbunnyiswindowshopping love your name btw. Made me smile.
That’s amazing news. How old is he now? Did you take any supplements ?
I might take the boots ttc tablets did before and worked well. Do you mind me asking how long did it take to conceive your son ? X

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pinkpirlie · 28/02/2022 12:36

I'm about to turn 39, TTC #1 since summer 2020 (with a break for a few months due to change of job).
Had ultra sound today, no issues.
Keep trying to get the HSG I've been referred for, but every month they are full and can't fit me in. I called the hospital today to see if I can be referred elsewhere.

Good luck everyone - loads of baby dust.

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Sunnierdays7 · 28/02/2022 12:59

Hi @pinkpirlie sorry to hear it has been difficult for you so far. Pleasing about the ultrasound but must be so frustrating.
Let’s stick together for support I have more free time these days so am checking here often xxx

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Easterbunnyiswindowshopping · 01/03/2022 10:33

I gave up tea, coffee and Fizzy drinks. Ate veg especially greens every day. Took folic acid, dh took vitamin c soluble high strength. Started ttc end of October.. Got a bfp in Feb. Fantastic ds is 7 and a half now.

SirVixofVixHall · 01/03/2022 10:42

I got pregnant literally the first night we tried, at 42. She was born when I was 43.
I didn’t do much, other than mention to my regular acupuncture person that I was going to to try so he tailored my session towards that. Who knows if it helped , but I feel it did.

Wish44 · 01/03/2022 11:40

Hi,

Good luck to you. I have just had my third at 44. It did take 3 years of trying and three miscarriages... but we got there in the end!

Londondreams1 · 01/03/2022 11:44

41 and have 2 children, divorced, but would love a third. Never felt like this strong desire for in my twenties and thirties. Lovely and reassuring to see I have a year or two left to maybe do it.

Wish44 · 01/03/2022 11:49

I don't know how to do a link but there is a long mumsnet thread called positive success story's over 40 .. maybe you could google it? It is full of loads of lovely stories of women getting pregnant in their 40's.

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Sunnierdays7 · 01/03/2022 12:09

Thank you 😊

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Sunnierdays7 · 01/03/2022 12:10

So lovely to hear of over 40 success stories. I will look out for that thread thank you.
I feel I have had a nasty indent from a FR today will retest in 2 days. X

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Sunnierdays7 · 02/03/2022 12:41

Ladies it was not an indent I can’t believe it!
Just pray it sticks well 🙏
Baby dust to all.

Geriatric mummas (only playing hate that term)
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Londondreams1 · 02/03/2022 12:58

Congrats

Tinkerbell098 · 02/03/2022 13:45

@Sunnierdays7 congrats! that's a lovely line!

I'm 36 and 15th month trying. Having an HSG done today and feeling nervous about it. Wish me luck!

Excited101 · 02/03/2022 14:34

Wow! Congratulations op! I can’t believe you’ve already got the magical double line!

Good luck Tinkerbell I hope all goes well 💐

Wish44 · 02/03/2022 15:22

Congratulations OP. I hope you have a good pregnancy!

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Sunnierdays7 · 02/03/2022 17:34

Thank you ladies!
Best of luck @Tinkerbell098 🍀

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ThatsNotMyGolem · 02/03/2022 19:34

Can I join?

I turned 41 yesterday. Been trying for #2 for about seven months. DD is 18 months old, born when I was 39.

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Sunnierdays7 · 02/03/2022 20:33

Hi there @ThatsNotMyGolem more the merrier. Xx

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Tinkerbell098 · 03/03/2022 10:12

@Excited101 @Sunnierdays7 thanks girls, it went better than I expected. Won't get results until next week though at my follow up appointment.