TTC #1 over 35

[Clara202]

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 🙂

I got booked in for my transvaginal scan really quickly and had it yesterday. The sonographer said she found some fibroids (which I already knew about) but that’s all she said. I asked her if she thought that could be hindering me getting pregnant and she told me I’d have to wait until I had my call with the doctor to discuss the results of my test. Felt a bit bummed that’s all I got? Obviously still need to do the blood tests and get those results too

I got nothing @Marvelftw (I just tried to type your username as transvaginalftw 🙈 btw) I think it's standard protocol that only the doctor can talk to you. Try not to worry xx

@HollyGolightly4 Haha what an autocorrect 🤣 Thanks, I’m feeling a bit more positive about it now and will wait to see what happens. How are things with you?

No difference 🥲. So I'm going to enjoy a few drinks at a 60th tonight and just let my hair down!

@HollyGolightly4 Ahh sorry to hear that. This is a very quiet thread isn’t it 😬 Hope you had a good night!

I like to think of it as a support net thread - I think there's a lot of us who are struggling and we have a place to turn if needed, but otherwise it's just the drudge of continuing 💕

Oh yes definitely. The first time I was trying I used to take breaks from being online too. Mentally it can be a lot!

I unfortunately have no updates ladies, just carrying on and keeping an eye here also for happy news!

No real news from me either, I’ve had two cancelled ivf rounds in a row, slightly differing reasons. But took my trigger shot last night (final ivf shot before egg retrieval) so fingers crossed I get something. This will be the first round of eggs from me eating meat over the course of their 3 month development (veggie 15 years). im curious if no longer being protein deficient will have an effect, but beyond that, im not particularly hopeful (nor negative, just neutral). Hope others are well!

I'm in shock. I tested yesterday at 12 dpo after feeling strange and I got a positive test. Then another one. Then a negative digital one. Then two more positives on Tesco's own ones.

Sorry, forgot to say, hope you are all ok and if not ok, that you're coping.

I hope your ivf results turn out @Nosejug. I guess you will know how many blasts you get by early next week? Sending you all the luck!

@HollyGolightly4 what a lovely surprise! Do you think you’re about four weeks pregnant then? I assume so as that’s when positive tests happen typically. I had a private scan at seven weeks to check the heartbeat because I didn’t want to wait until 12 weeks. After the seven week scan, I booked my NHS midwife appointment.

I really don't know. Clear blue dated me (I've done another one since!) at 1-2 weeks, so it really is very early, but I've rang the hospital because that's what the consultant said to do and they're going to look at progesterone xxx

Day 9 DPO and BFN. I'm >40 TTC no.1 so I know I'm running out of time. Several chemicals in the last year. It is so stressful!! Chemicals were late-ish positives so really wanted an early one.

@HollyGolightly4 omg congratulations!

@HollyGolightly4 How many cycles have you been trying?

@HollyGolightly4 wahoo!!! Enjoy this moment as much as you can!!! I realise it’s such a smooth crossover into anxiety, but I hope you’re feeling the rush of a positive ♥️ all the very best wishes for this one.
funny that the digital was slow to catch up on the news.

We’ve got two embryos and the clinic recommend doing a day 3 transfer so I’ll never find out if they’re blasts. If they’re both ok tomorrow I’m going to ask for both being transferred. Hopefully increase the chance of a pregnancy (day 2 today).

Thank you @Marvelftw. Trying six months before miscarriage in Jan 23 at 12 weeks, then absolutely nothing since until yesterday! So I've lost count of cycles 🤣

Thank you @Nosejug. I think I'm feeling ok, but I think I'm going to end up testing a lot! Thinking of you with it all I really hope it goes your way 💕

@Millinie crossing everything for you. If you don't mind me asking, how long in were the chemicals? I'm a bit worried that's going to happen.

@HollyGolightly4 Ahh bless, I know that feeling of getting a no month after month feels so draining. Glad to hear its turned into some good news this month!

@Nosejug Good luck for the transfer! I understand why they typically don’t like to do more than one transfer but if I was in your position I would definitely be asking for two as well.

I'm still just plodding along. Results have said that my blood so far seems normal but a fibroid I have could be making implantation harder. I’m now being referred to a gynaecologist.

Oh @Marvelftw sorry to hear about the fibroid. Were they worried about it? A positive story on that, my (40 year old) friend had some fibroids, had treatment for them and said they came out while she was swimming in the sea hah. Not many months later she was pregnant and now has a few month old baby. First time mother. I think about her when I need encouragement!

Ah @Millinie sorry to hear about the multiple chemicals. I’d say until 12 dpo with an early test is still early, since normal implantation is up to 10dpo and it can take two days for something to show. I actually think I had a chemical in the last cycle, I was using cheap preg tests and getting a whisper that I was doubting, then at 14 dpo (usually I have my period at 10 dpo) I used two boots tests and both had a vfl. I’ve had a MMC at 10 weeks and an ectopic over the last year. If I’m honest I’d be pleased even if it was a chemical as achieving implantation seems extremely difficult for me. Have you had any tests done?

Just scrolling back on it @HollyGolightly4 , is there a reason you’re worried about chemical? Seems like your positive was early enough. I use tests daily also to help affirm progression. I’d recommend not using the cheapest ones as they had a really faint line for me when boots test was blazing. Same with testing out trigger shot hcg, it’s meant to be a very strong line and my one steps can only muster a pink wink.

Genuinely just because we want this so much (I know we all do) and it hasn't happened in so long I'm terrified it's not real.

@Nosejug Annoyingly I’m not sure how they feel about it. I’ve been waiting on a call from a doctor today but haven’t heard anything back despite chasing. They noticed the fibroids when I was first pregnant, I was always told it wouldn’t affect being able to conceive and they were unlikely to affect my pregnancy apart from needing a c-section. Now it looks like they might have changed their minds. Very frustrating to be left in the dark! Thank you for sharing your story though, it’s nice to hear a happy story <3

@HollyGolightly4 Be kind to yourself and take it one day at a time, you are pregnant and that’s fantastic.

Hey just reading the post. I'm 38 and positively trying... ohh. 5 month TTC, one chemical. ohhh... hope to reach a baby. And then..another one haha! Currently around 3 dpo holding it down.