So scared I won't conceive :(

[PandoraVictoria]

I can't believe I'm finally here! It's taken a year since we first started thinking about it due to me not being certain what I wanted and then problems with getting my coil out.

I have two DDs, one planned, one not, and I conceived at the drop of a hat with both. I was set that I didn't want any more but my partner doesn't have any so I agreed to try.

I'm CD 5 of my first cycle trying and all I can think about is what happens if it never happens? I'm 40 now so time is not on my side but I'm desperate for a baby.

I know I'm being ridiculous to feel like this and I am fully prepared that it might take a few months/years, but I'm scared that it will never happen, even though I have no reason to think that.

Is there anyone else who is TTC and obsessing over a negative outcome?? Some fellow worriers would be very welcome!

Anyone feeling the same way??

OP I was you 6 months ago. 3 months ago I had my BFP, but was convinced it wouldn't happen. My DD was unplanned and I thought it wouldn't be that easy a second time, when older and in my mid 30s The statistics say that the majority of people will fall pregnant between 3-6 months and most of the remainder before 12 months. Some may experience a longer wait, or investigations as to why, but the majority will be very fine. My doctor said that if you have conceived already chances are that you will conceive again. Age won't usually stop conception (within reason), it tends to result in genetic abnormality % increases which in turn result in higher MC rates for older groups. The majority do conceive though, and she noted no really fall off until after 40. I will say, I've been checking back on the October 2021 onwards TTC group from MN and the majority are now pregnant by March. I don't want to be disrespectful to people who do have a harder time TTC, I wish them the best of luck and really hope it happens so soon, but just know that the odds are in your favour and that you have a real shot. Good luck