TTC 40 plus!! Lets share the ups and downs!

mumoffive · Jun 21st, 2010, 12:54 PM

Hi, im 42 and ttc my 6th. I have 5 children..3 older sons and two toddlers and this will be my last. Sadly i managed to conceive and got my bfp a few wks ago only to miscarry. Some days im ok, other days i miss being pregnant and feel really sad about it. Please post if you are in your forties and ttc and tell us all a little bit about yourself. TTC at this age brings so many ups and downs and frustrations...and of course happy endings too!!!!! So looking forward to chatting to you all. xxxxx

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mogsanddogs · Jun 21st, 2010, 13:05 PM

hi ,im an older mum have a son of 10 and recently had a mmc 3 weeks ago after 8 years of trying it was quite a blow but will keep going a bit longer at least till im 45 .

Doesnt getting older just suck big time

Omi · Jun 21st, 2010, 13:18 PM

Well, let's see.. I turned 40 in March and DH turns 37 in Sept. We have been together for over 7 years and married last Nov. Ive had 2 mc's had testing done that revealed i have an underactive thyroid. Im now on medication and the NHS have kindly agreed to do do more testing to see if there's anything else they can find although we don't qualify for ivf.

I have a cbfm Ive used for nearly 3 years (lost most of last year to testing (not allowed to ttc) and wedding plans). Found out i was pg in Jan and Oct 2008. Miscarried both 2 months later - had d&c with both.

I take a generic pre natal and also have epo and baby aspirin. Last month i went a bit crazy and bought both preseed and zestica fertility lubes, just for the extra help for the spermies, not for me...although i have no complaints, lol!

Phew, thats me...

Where in Scotland are you, hun? Im in Glasgow! Oh, and i forgot, we have 2 furbabies Mango and Myszka. Love your kitty, lovely colour

Omi xxx

mumoffive · Jun 21st, 2010, 13:28 PM

We are all from Scotland lol!!! How strange is that. I live just outside Glasgow - East Dunbartonshire area. what about you both? I think thats really funny how the first two posts are from the same area!!!
Yes, being older does suck! All it seems to be about is miscarriages

Please tell me it will all be worth it? I have never m/c

I fell pregnant with my dd at 38 and my ds at 39 and now i think ive turned a rotten corner and its all down hill.........

Omi · Jun 21st, 2010, 13:42 PM

Don't be silly, its not all downhill from here, lol!

The main reason older women have a hard time is not cause we have 'bad eggs' (made the fertility specialist at the Western laugh so hard she almost fell of her chair, lol) but less eggs. Apparently you lose eggs even in the womb before you are born, did you know that? Ok, yes, we;re playing with a smaller deck but that's all! You also seem to have a pretty good track record if you don't mind me saying so

As long as you live a relatively healthy life ( see: Susan Sarandon. Had 2nd at 41 and 3rd at 43 - my hero!

) it STILL only takes one egg and one sperm. Here, here!!

Im in the west end btw, work for social services in East End. Im in preggy women knee deep... 6 at last counting. 4 in my office, 2 due July, one due August and another due sept. Wasnt easy at first but im over it now. PMT all the way!!

All the best, hun!

Omi xxx

mogsanddogs · Jun 21st, 2010, 13:47 PM

hi, im from aberdeenshire ,we all have cats as well i have three,and 2 dogs completely over-run

glitterqueen · Jun 21st, 2010, 14:05 PM

HI
I am 41 oh 31 been ttc for 5 years had 1 m/c in feb doing tcm and taking pre natal , epo, kelp. fish oils and considering maca and asprin this month.
did you know arlene phillips( the one of strictly come dancing and now a loose women) was 43 and 47 respectively when she had hers naturally!! sort of gives us hope. I am currently trying to loose about 1 stone but eating healthy is hard!! I am having ivf in sept but hope not to need it x

mumoffive · Jun 21st, 2010, 14:11 PM

Naturally at 47 OMG i am inspired lol!!!
The west end OMI, thats just down the road!! [ well not literally] Infact i down that way not that long ago on my way to Yorkhill with my ds who had some hiddeous eye infection. You must be a regular then of Ashton Lane!!!!I Used to love going there but havent been for a long time now..kids and everything!

mumoffive · Jun 21st, 2010, 14:15 PM

Oh and OMI i am also in with pregnant women Knee deep. 2 of my work colleagues [ im a teacher] are pregnant but im ok with it as i am lucky and i just try and focus on the kids i have. x

mumoffive · Jun 21st, 2010, 14:16 PM

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Originally Posted by glitterqueen

HI
I am 41 oh 31 been ttc for 5 years had 1 m/c in feb doing tcm and taking pre natal , epo, kelp. fish oils and considering maca and asprin this month.
did you know arlene phillips( the one of strictly come dancing and now a loose women) was 43 and 47 respectively when she had hers naturally!! sort of gives us hope. I am currently trying to loose about 1 stone but eating healthy is hard!! I am having ivf in sept but hope not to need it x

Hi Glitterqueen. goodluck with the IVF and i so hope you dont need it. x

Jun 21st, 2010, 12:54 PM	#1
mumoffive Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,480	TTC 40 plus!! Lets share the ups and downs! Hi, im 42 and ttc my 6th. I have 5 children..3 older sons and two toddlers and this will be my last. Sadly i managed to conceive and got my bfp a few wks ago only to miscarry. Some days im ok, other days i miss being pregnant and feel really sad about it. Please post if you are in your forties and ttc and tell us all a little bit about yourself. TTC at this age brings so many ups and downs and frustrations...and of course happy endings too!!!!! So looking forward to chatting to you all. xxxxx *Sharing our ups and downs BFP/Members list* Mumoffive Lyns Mogsanddogs Omi glitterqueen Nise Tigerstoo Minno Bdwell1904 Justjack FBbaby Mumtofour WannaB Maggysy11 Sparky67 Articbaby Pinktriffle Flame589 mm3 Babyanise Serendippy Missy Frogger3240 Inkdchick Patboy ANiceCuppaTea

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Jun 21st, 2010, 13:05 PM	#2
mogsanddogs Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: scotland Posts: 79	hi there hi ,im an older mum have a son of 10 and recently had a mmc 3 weeks ago after 8 years of trying it was quite a blow but will keep going a bit longer at least till im 45 . Doesnt getting older just suck big time

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Omi Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,115	Well, let's see.. I turned 40 in March and DH turns 37 in Sept. We have been together for over 7 years and married last Nov. Ive had 2 mc's had testing done that revealed i have an underactive thyroid. Im now on medication and the NHS have kindly agreed to do do more testing to see if there's anything else they can find although we don't qualify for ivf. I have a cbfm Ive used for nearly 3 years (lost most of last year to testing (not allowed to ttc) and wedding plans). Found out i was pg in Jan and Oct 2008. Miscarried both 2 months later - had d&c with both. I take a generic pre natal and also have epo and baby aspirin. Last month i went a bit crazy and bought both preseed and zestica fertility lubes, just for the extra help for the spermies, not for me...although i have no complaints, lol! Phew, thats me... Where in Scotland are you, hun? Im in Glasgow! Oh, and i forgot, we have 2 furbabies Mango and Myszka. Love your kitty, lovely colour Omi xxx

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Jun 21st, 2010, 13:28 PM	#4
mumoffive Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,480	We are all from Scotland lol!!! How strange is that. I live just outside Glasgow - East Dunbartonshire area. what about you both? I think thats really funny how the first two posts are from the same area!!! Yes, being older does suck! All it seems to be about is miscarriages Please tell me it will all be worth it? I have never m/c I fell pregnant with my dd at 38 and my ds at 39 and now i think ive turned a rotten corner and its all down hill.........

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Jun 21st, 2010, 13:42 PM	#5
Omi Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 9,115	Don't be silly, its not all downhill from here, lol! The main reason older women have a hard time is not cause we have 'bad eggs' (made the fertility specialist at the Western laugh so hard she almost fell of her chair, lol) but less eggs. Apparently you lose eggs even in the womb before you are born, did you know that? Ok, yes, we;re playing with a smaller deck but that's all! You also seem to have a pretty good track record if you don't mind me saying so As long as you live a relatively healthy life ( see: Susan Sarandon. Had 2nd at 41 and 3rd at 43 - my hero! ) it STILL only takes one egg and one sperm. Here, here!! Im in the west end btw, work for social services in East End. Im in preggy women knee deep... 6 at last counting. 4 in my office, 2 due July, one due August and another due sept. Wasnt easy at first but im over it now. PMT all the way!! All the best, hun! Omi xxx

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Jun 21st, 2010, 13:47 PM	#6
mogsanddogs Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: scotland Posts: 79	hi, im from aberdeenshire ,we all have cats as well i have three,and 2 dogs completely over-run

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glitterqueen Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: northern ireland Posts: 651	HI I am 41 oh 31 been ttc for 5 years had 1 m/c in feb doing tcm and taking pre natal , epo, kelp. fish oils and considering maca and asprin this month. did you know arlene phillips( the one of strictly come dancing and now a loose women) was 43 and 47 respectively when she had hers naturally!! sort of gives us hope. I am currently trying to loose about 1 stone but eating healthy is hard!! I am having ivf in sept but hope not to need it x

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Jun 21st, 2010, 14:11 PM	#8
mumoffive Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,480	Naturally at 47 OMG i am inspired lol!!! The west end OMI, thats just down the road!! [ well not literally] Infact i down that way not that long ago on my way to Yorkhill with my ds who had some hiddeous eye infection. You must be a regular then of Ashton Lane!!!!I Used to love going there but havent been for a long time now..kids and everything!

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mumoffive Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 7,480	Oh and OMI i am also in with pregnant women Knee deep. 2 of my work colleagues [ im a teacher] are pregnant but im ok with it as i am lucky and i just try and focus on the kids i have. x

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