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Talk about every stage of pregnancy, from early symptoms to preparing for birth.

How many cycles did it take to conceive with no known issues?

82 replies

June1993 · 19/06/2026 13:58

Just wondering how many cycles it took everyone to conceive for healthy couples with no known issues?

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Dorrieisalittlewitch · 19/06/2026 14:08

First at 36 (almost 37)
Fifth at 40 (1st tracking ovulation)

wishfulthinking25 · 19/06/2026 14:20

Second at 23
second at 25

Panda34 · 19/06/2026 14:28

7 at 29 (sadly lost)
another 7 at 30
about 18 at 32/33 with 4 early miscarriages in between

Goatscheese21 · 19/06/2026 14:34

1! which came as a complete shock because really thought it would take longer. We weren’t actively trying as in tracking ovulation every month BUT we ditched contraception because I have family history of early menopause. So first month of no contraception = conception for me in that particular instance. I do want a second and probably won’t be as lucky

BareBelliedSneetch · 19/06/2026 14:35

First child took a year. We were about to go and see the GP. I was early 30s

Second took one night. I was late 30s.

Waterlogged · 19/06/2026 14:37

Chemical pregnancy on first month. Successful pregnancy on 4th month, age 31

43andnotgettinganyyounger · 19/06/2026 14:39

1st at 32 but sadly lost very, very early.

2nd at 33 took 12 cycles

3rd at 39 took 4 cycles.

HollyGolightly4 · 19/06/2026 14:41

3 years after miscarriage, no reason for it.

WhatAMarvelousTune · 19/06/2026 14:42

Age 26
1st cycle - then miscarried
Then 1st cycle again

Age 28-29
I think 6 or 7 cycles.

MagnesiumBathSalts · 19/06/2026 14:44

All of mine were within 1-2 cycles (4 kids). Started at 25 I’m now 35

maryberry2 · 19/06/2026 14:44

4th at 30
1st at 32
4th at 35

OldGothsFadeToGrey · 19/06/2026 14:44

6 pregnancies between the ages of 36 and 41. 5 conceived 1st month trying, 1 conceived second.

4 were miscarried (APS diagnosed after 3rd miscarriage). DH worked away and both successful pregnancies (aged 38 and 41) were the only time we dtd that cycle.

Gardeningsideeffects · 19/06/2026 14:45

2nd month of trying each time. Age 29 and 31.

theotherfossilsister · 19/06/2026 14:45

First - 13 cycles, miscarriage

second - two years later, ivf

third - accident when I thought I wasn’t ovulating, unfortunately ended in miscarriage

currently on cycle two of trying post mc

Rockyroad1992 · 19/06/2026 14:54

First at 29 was a happy surprise, not trying.
Second at 31 took 8 cycles.

WeaselsRising · 19/06/2026 15:26

18 for first one aged 20
7 for second
4 for third
instant for fourth aged 28

Unicornorange · 19/06/2026 16:45

1, 4 and 1

Aged 29, 31 And 34

We've been very lucky

MyGirlJ · 19/06/2026 16:55

1st pregnancy was an accident. I was on the pill. I was only 19, so terminated the pregnancy.
2nd pregnancy, I was 32 and it took 2 cycles. Miscarried early.
3rd pregnancy, I was 32 and it only took one cycle.

I think I may have been very fertile, as was my mum.

nannyl · 19/06/2026 16:58

first time, both times aged 30 and 32.
I wasnt trying for DD2 but my period had only just returned and i got pregnant immediately again.
(I was trying for DD1)

Duvetdayforme · 19/06/2026 17:02

1 (age 30) then 3 (age 34). I was very fortunate.

mondaytosunday · 19/06/2026 17:40

Four months both times at 40 and 42.

JellyAnna · 19/06/2026 18:04

6 (32, ended in loss)
1 (33)
9 (34, ended in loss)
1 (35, ended in loss)
1 (36, ended in loss)
1 (37)

incognito1991 · 19/06/2026 18:07

So I used eve app to track my cycles with all 3, if you aren’t familiar basically it gives you green days where you could get pregnant

1st - first time. Tried on all the green days

2nd - second time. Did every 2 days on the first month then every day the following month

3rd - same situation as the second, once we tried daily we got it

redstick · 19/06/2026 18:12

4th at 33
1st at 35

Lauren0902 · 19/06/2026 18:33

First aged 37 - a complete surprise
Second aged 41 - 20 cycles (no known issues after investigations)

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