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TTC #1 over 35

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Clara202 · 16/12/2024 18:43

As the title suggests, if you’re over 35 and TTC your first, I’d love to hear from you! Would be nice to hear from a few of us in the same boat 🙂

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Thisisouryear2025 · 14/05/2025 22:01

@Clara202 Yes I have read it’s more common not to get implantation bleeding, that said I’ve had it with three of my pregnancies (I have no children). What dpo are you now? I am now 10dpo, due on Monday morning. I don’t feel pregnant either I just wonder if the elevated progesterone is a cyst from ovulation or something. I’m racking my brains

HollyGolightly4 · 14/05/2025 22:03

Hugs @Clara202

Thank you @Thisisouryear2025 . I have had a few pms symptoms - a few cramps. Mood swings and emotional, but let's face it, it goes with the TTC journey nowadays!!

My nipples still hurt 😂 other than that, nothing! But I didn't the cycle when I had my miscarriage, even had some bleeding then.

Thisisouryear2025 · 14/05/2025 22:16

@HollyGolightly4 Do you have a gut feeling that you might be? It all sounds so promising!

FlyHighSky72 · 15/05/2025 06:29

Tested this morning with 3 different tests and not even the hint of a line - 10 dpo 37 years old

Thisisouryear2025 · 15/05/2025 06:38

@FlyHighSky72 10dpo is still really early. I’m not going to test I’ve decided unless my period is late I just cba with the agony of a BFN

FlyHighSky72 · 15/05/2025 06:41

Makes sense @Thisisouryear2025not sure what’s worse - period due tomorrow so then I’ll know for sure!

Thisisouryear2025 · 15/05/2025 06:57

@FlyHighSky72 I think a BFN is worse. AF is natural, BFN is nature rubbing it in we aren’t pregnant

HollyGolightly4 · 15/05/2025 10:06

Makes sense @Thisisouryear2025 .

Think I might have had a few spots- perhaps period? Checking like a mad woman.

Spent the last hour teaching poems about motherhood which has not helped my emotional state!!

Thisisouryear2025 · 15/05/2025 11:03

@HollyGolightly4 I’m a bit crampy today so probably start of period, although very early but I honestly think anything can happen at this point!! I’m not due on until Monday evening or even Tuesday morning!
oh god I hope it’s not period, that sounded promising from you last night. I hate that part in your cycle where you check every wipe and inspect every bit of CM.
Thats tough, I’m sorry. Life’s actually cruel with this stuff

Thisisouryear2025 · 15/05/2025 13:55

We have sperm results back and they are good 🥳 thank GOD for this result. So we have eggs and sperm. I feel so much better knowing we have a chance every month now

HollyGolightly4 · 15/05/2025 20:57

Great news @Thisisouryear2025 💕 really happy for you.

Still in limbo over here!

Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 08:07

Thank you @HollyGolightly4 🙏🏻 any update? Anymore spotting?

Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 08:08

@FlyHighSky72 How are you lovely have you tested?

FlyHighSky72 · 16/05/2025 08:37

@Thisisouryear2025i tested negative on 3 different brands yesterday (at 10DPO) so I haven’t tested today. AF is sue today so I’m waiting for that?

Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 09:10

@FlyHighSky72 Hope it doesn’t arrive 🙏🏻

HollyGolightly4 · 16/05/2025 10:03

@Thisisouryear2025 two negative test on Tesco's cheap tests. Two tiny spots of blood - I just don't know what's happening. I'm feeling terrified that I'm starting the bloody menopause 🙈

Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 10:05

@HollyGolightly4 This is so shit… so sorry for the BFNs. If you ovulate each month then it doesn’t matter. I have a low egg reserve and still ovulate each month. Do you have symptoms of peri menopause?? If you don’t mind me asking again how old are you?

HollyGolightly4 · 16/05/2025 10:21

I'm 36- I don't think I have symptoms of peri-menopause?? I'm just overthinking it! My cycles have been regular etc, I'm still ovulating according to the tests, my eggs were fine according to everything. Thank you for the support, it feels great to have an outlet here.

FlyHighSky72 · 16/05/2025 10:28

Thanks @Thisisouryear2025

Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 10:36

@HollyGolightly4 Yes that doesn’t sound like you are peri then! Defo don’t over think that! Keep going it will happen x

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Clara202 · 16/05/2025 14:13

Does anyone know how egg quality is tested? Or can that only be done during retrevial for ivf etc

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Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 14:29

@Clara202 There is no test for egg quality. They can sort of get a bit of an understanding from IVF but not definitive. Is just really measured by age which probs isn’t that accurate just a guide. Are you concerned about egg quality?

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Clara202 · 16/05/2025 15:36

@Thisisouryear2025 im not really worried as such. I’m just trying to figure out why I can’t get a whisper of a positive so that I can try and take steps to rectify any issues

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Thisisouryear2025 · 16/05/2025 17:42

@Clara202 best thing is to take good supplements and add in coQ10 that’s great for egg quality. How many months have you been trying? I know what you mean the journey feels endless!!

FlyHighSky72 · 17/05/2025 06:05

@Thisisouryear2025still no AF but negative test this morning