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Would this be abnormal after usually finding easy to conceive? (No hate please)

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Blondewave · 18/12/2024 11:42

So my history. I’m a 35 year old woman (please no hate - I was in very difficult circumstances at the hands of men)

I got pregnant at age 17 after a condom split at a party (and the guy never told me till afterwards) he said that he didn’t think you would get pregnant from just once. It was very difficult but ultimately I made the decision of an abortion as did my mother who pretty much insisted I do it and took me there.

Age 20 I got pregnant whilst taking loeestroen (a low oestrogen contraceptive pill as I’m unable to take any others) - I didn’t have anywhere to live so had an abortion. Doctor told me many women get unexpectedly pregnant on them if you don’t take it bang on the same time each day. I never took the pill again.

Age 21 I got pregnant first time trying (I longed for a baby after the abortion I found it so difficult and couldn’t live with it.) I had my first son.

Age 29 - I was with an abusive man (funnily enough a doctor) he knew I was not on any contraception and refused to use a condom and ‘forgot’ to pull out. Said it was fine let’s go get morning after pill. I paid for it 30£ and was told as I took it within the hour of sex it was 99% affective. I got pregnant from this - the morning after pill failed. I wanted the baby but I got threats that if I kept it he would make my life a living hell and would not see the child I couldn’t bring a child into such suffering. He already was and I couldn’t bring a baby into it. Had another abortion 😣

Age 33 - in a loving relationship - I had always wanted more children and a sibling for my son. I conceived after sex once first cycle trying and had my son.

Age 34 - was not trying to get pregnant my son was only 10 months (my partner was pulling out never ejaculated inside or anywhere close) I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant. We were barely having sex postpartum so it was bizarre as must have been from pre cum which I know has barely any sperm. Was very exicited for a sibling close in age. Had a missed miscarriage at 10 weeks as the baby stopped growing. I figured maybe the sperm was weak as it was from pre cum.

Age 35 - cycle 1 trying for a baby - chemical pregnancy. Late on period by 3 days and faint positives before period. Had sex only once in fertile window at start.

currently going into cycle 2 so anxious, as I’ve conceived easily in the past I’m wondering if it sounds like something is wrong? Or is my age? Anyone with similar experiences?

OP posts:
Rosieliz04 · 18/12/2024 15:47

You’re only on second cycle, so I really would try not to worry.

Best of luck getting pregnant!

Ohnonotmeagain · 18/12/2024 15:49

I think you’re probably anxious due to your history.

taking 6m-2years to get pregnant is in the realm of normal, so no need to worry just yet.

Pandasnacks · 18/12/2024 15:49

You are only on cycle 2 OP so there's nothing to worry about. Good luck!

Hertzdonut · 18/12/2024 15:50

You’re not always going to get pregnant by doing it once on the first try. You have to give it some time.
I would imagine that in the past there were probably other times when you could have gotten pregnant but didn’t, obviously the times when you did will stand out.
Your age may be a factor, but you’ll just have to wait and see, I’m afraid. Good luck.

EdithStourton · 18/12/2024 15:57

Entirely normal.
Don't panic. If you have a history of being very fertile, you have a good odds of conceiving quickly again.

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