2024 TTC 35+ Part 1

[VixFromThe6ix]

New year, new thread!!!

Positive thoughts and baby dust for everyone this year!!!

@CatCaretaker I always used OneStep ones which people seem to either get on with or not. But they are very cheap if you want to give them a go. You can also use them with the PreMom app to get a rating of how dark the line is (again a bit hit and miss but has always given a good enough indication for me). They've helped me get pregnant 5 times (sadly 3 losses) so they have clearly helped me identify my most fertile days!

@CatCaretaker I use the Clearblue digital ones.

@CatCaretaker I use one step ones j think they're called. I see you're in ROI, as am I! Check out motherandbaby.ie they have bundles of ovulation and pregnancy tests x

The cheap green amazon ones do the job if u use am and pm in ovulation window

Thanks @Daniki will check it out! @worldwidetravel2017 thanks! Was looking at the cheap Boots ones but they have poor reviews.

@SnookyPook and @RoseH36, thanks (sorry missed your updates initially).

Hi everyone, can I join in?
35 and TTC no.2. I have a DD who is 21 months, stopped breastfeeding in November and my cycles have been a bit wild since then, last one being 45 days! This cycle it seems to have settled and had my first positive ovulation test so now in the TWW (so torturous!). Last time we conceived straight away so it's been new doing all the testing etc. Used pressed this cycle so hoping that's helped. How's everyone doing?

@CatCaretaker I used easy@home ovulation and pregnancy strips. Cheap cheap on Amazon, so you don't feel bad if you have a POAS addiction like me, lol. I swear by them both. Use it along with the premom app.

Welcome :)
Fingers xed for you

Im.awaiting a dr call where im requesting prolactin testing be added to my other bloods tomorrow

Thanks @VixFromThe6ix in the middle of 2ww right now, but will grab some new ovulation tests depending on the outcome (I think I'll be buying the tests 😉).

Bon chance / good luck

Isnt it kinda mad how theres a fair bit of luck in creating a new life

@worldwidetravel2017 thanks!

I'm also in the TWW, fingers crossed and baby dust for both of us 🙏🤞

Thank you! How long have you been trying? Are these tests to check fertility?

Hi @Hannah156 nearly a year, how about you? I know a year isn't that long compares to some here, and I empathise so much cause every failure is so upsetting!

Yes, ovulation tests, I've always used the smiley clearblue ones but they're expensive and I ration them. I want to try something cheaper that I can use more of every cycle to really pinpoint the lh peak.

So frustrating when people accidentally get pregnant when some of us have been actively trying for months, even years. It seems so unfair!

I hear you

Only been trying a couple of months and I was struggling to track my cycle until this month so counting this as cycle 1. Sorry to hear you've been trying for a while, it must be such an emotional rollercoaster. I use the premom tests along with the app, they're really cheap and easy to use!

It feels like the most unfair thing in the world! I'm at 16 months of trying for number 2 so far. With how much is involved with timings etc I'm actually amazed how so many manage to get pregnant accidentally.

Sending u all the luck

Have u ever had your prolactin tested ?

Very easy to ask nhs 2 do

My friends flagged up
Theyve not tested mine yet but are tomo

I'm currently in the 2ww and 37 ...on cycle 6 I think last month I had a chemical.ad had faint positive on 2 different tests thej came on my period currently 6dpo tomorrow so hard not to test 🤦‍♀️

Hi, I don’t know if anyone remembers me but I was on here until December and have lurked reading posts ever since. I tested positive in November and had a reassurance scan at 7 weeks which showed a strong heartbeat, but I had my “12 week” scan today (was meant to be 13 weeks) and it showed the baby had stopped growing at 7 weeks and there was no heartbeat. I’m so devastated. Have to go to the hospital on Thursday to decide between surgical and medical management 😢

I remember u and am so sorry to hear of your loss

We are here for you - feel free to rant / moan / cry with us

Be kind to yourself :)

Fav foods .. fav music. Fav flowers

Lean on your friends too

We know the pain of miscarriage

Tommys baby charity are also amazing.. fyi , just for if you want to talk to them in the future

Sending hugs , chocs and empathy

@Mrsspoon3 I'm so sorry, what tragic news to get.