The 44 gang TTC

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I just needed to post to see if anyone is in the same boat....

I'm 43...turning 44 in a month! and TTC number 2. Have a beautiful year old DD.

Have been TTC for 5months but no full well time is NOT on my side!

I'm taking pre conception vitamins , I don't drink , good diet etc etc....

That's me.

Anyone else want to join?

Sorry that should read beautiful 4 year old DD!!

I'm 41 but solidarity - been trying a long time for number 2.

@Doorsdoyle are you temping? Ovulation test kits?

I’m 42, trying for number 2 for nearly 2 years..

Hi there. I am in a similar situation. I am 44.5 and ttc number 1 for around 2 years. We had a mcc at 8 weeks last year, and nothing since then. I was taking Chinese herbs before getting pg last year, and have started taking them again, and COQ10, but just about to try Impryl (and stop CoQ10) at the suggestion of my NHS fertility consultant.

41 and just starting TTC for the first time (was impossible before for health reasons). Thanks for starting this thread!

Sorry - missed the 44 part of the title!

@ThePlantPerson are you using OPKs ?
Temping or know when you ovulate?

@TiniestClanger please join...

41 eventually built self up to ttc again after miscarriage last year, struggling v much not to test daily despite 10 days till next period due.

Secondary infertility is huge here and really struggling too.

@MichelleScarn sending you love. It is so hard.
Are you TTC your first?

@appleaday12 Yes, Im using OPKs and seem to be ovulating around day 10. My cycles have shortened to about 24 days, although are fairly regular with that pattern, and people do still seem to be able to conceive with short cycles.

How about you?

I'm using OPK's. Clearblue digital ones.
TTC number 2. My DD is 3.
I also have shorter cycles now, 25 but regular.

Ovulate around day 12.

It took 7 months to conceive DD1. I was using OPK's then but never got a positive reading!!
It's just all so random and incredibly frustrating!!
We have been trying for 9 months now..

@TiniestClanger welcome. How are you getting on?

I'm 44, TTC number 2.
Have a DD, aged 3.

Hi there, I’m 45 (just turned 2 days ago) and TTC my 2nd.
struggled with my 1st after 6 MC but went on a trial for progesterone after BFP and had my DD who will be 3 in November.
Not holding much hope at all but still trying!
ovulate regularly day 12-14 but luteal phase is shorter now and period comes around day 26.

Still take conception vitamins but stopped Ubiquinol due to cost. Wonder if I should start again?

I got a couple of BFP’s in the 1st year after having my DD (which ended in Period starting few days after) but nothing since.

thinking I will def need progesterone again if I get lucky but I’m not on the trial anymore and GP just won’t do anything now due to my age 😞 x

Morning all, hope all well, ive been using opk and an app, and they are tying in together, 8 days left till next period due and having to lock all test kits away to not test early.

@Hoping77 hello welcome...congratulations on your DD.
I totally understand your frustration.
I've just turned 44 and TTC number 2.

Are you temping ? OPK's?

@appleaday12 thank you. Not at the moment no I’m using the dual indicator ovulation indicators from clear blue.
I used to use an AVA watch which was good for temping through the night, that was pretty accurate but it’s expensive.
the strap broke though so not used since.

What tracking are you using?

@Hoping77 I'm using the Clearblue OPK which have given me some static faces!! Usually day 11. I have a 24 day cycle, regular.
I did try temping but just with a chemist thermometer..,,not accurate I'd say.
I take Blackmores conceive vitamin combo.
DH takes vitamins as well - Menvit.

So an update...I'm on Day 26....usually cycles are 24!
No sign of AF yet.
Ive had some of the usual PMS symptoms but this time had a headache more than usual and felt so tired yesterday but this could all be AF about to knock!
I'm going to see how tonight goes before I test.
AF will probably turn up in the morning .....
Not getting my hopes up....

@appleaday12 oh good luck 🤞 let us know how you get on!
Im on day 19 so will probably test in a few days.
In all my pregnancies I’ve always got a bfp as early as 7dpo.
Already have some mild cramping that feels ominously like AF is on her way 😩

@Hoping77 ☹️ AF showed up this morning....I'm out for this month.

Trying to stay positive but had a cry in the shower this morning.

This next cycle I'm going to try and every other day approach and going up to Day 15 to cover all bases.

Going to start testing with OPKs from Day 8...

My cycles are 24 , pretty regular.

Positive vibes to all trying 🤞

@appleaday12 I’m sorry 😢 it’s rubbish isn’t it!
There has to be one good egg left I tell myself!
We usually do every other day starting about day 10 right up to day 18 but I usually ovulate quite regularly. Get plenty of EWCM too which is another god indicator.
Maybe TMI but I have a tilted uterus so on the peak days my OH finishes Doggy Style because apparently that’s a better position if you have a tilted uterus.
It worked when I had my DD that was so not going to change it!
The only thing I’m not doing is acupuncture which I did before. It really helped lengthen my luteal phase but I just can’t afford it this time unfortunately!

Pretty sure I’m out this month too but I’ll test in a couple of days anyway.

Sending positive thoughts to everyone x

Hi :) Could I join you guys as a fellow 44 year old. We've been TTC #2 for 4 years now, I had two miscarriages one in in 2018 & one in 2019. Since then not even a hint of a line. I've had recent blood tests and apparently not nearing the menopause yet. I am currently 10 days late for my period (which is usually pretty regular), but negative pregnancy tests so i have no idea what is going on this month 🤷🏻‍♀️ For the first time in ages I am wishing my period would appear!

Welcome @JasmineIndigo
It's so hard , feel your frustration
Could be just a one off this cycle?

I am also TTC#2
Have a 4 year old DD