So I know that after 30 fertility begins to decline, and moreso "after 35". I'm currently 34, will be 35 in March. My DH is 31 and we are talking about starting to TTC (my 3rd, his 1st child) by February/March of 2012. I must preface by saying I'm slightly obsessive and have serious anxiety over whether we're taking a big risk or not re: putting TTC off another moment, much less months. I am heading in the right direction I think - losing weight (I want to get a good 20 lbs off at minimum, but I'll take all I can get off), eating right, taking prenatals already, and I have an appt tomorrow to meet with my new ob/gyn doctor. I'm going to have her fit me for a diaphragm and stop taking Yaz after this pack (I've been on it for 3+ yrs and haven't had a proper bleed for 1+ yr). I want to stop now, but DH would like us to practice with the new bc method for a bit just to get comfortable with it.
Once I stop the Yaz, I'll be charting so I can see what's up with my cycle. I realize though that ovulation doesn't equal easily becoming pregnant, but it's a good start. It'll also give me a chance to see what my LP is, etc. so I think I'm doing the right thing. It's just...ugh, I don't know. I can't ditch this feeling that we're playing chicken with time at my "advanced age", especially since DH has never had any kids (though he adamantly prevented, so it's not like he's ttc with anyone and failed). As a side note, my girls are almost 7 & 9. My first was a surprise and my second was conceived after 4 months of what I like to call "informed ttc" (charting, etc.). I just feel like since TEN (ugh) years have passed, it might not be so easy anymore.
Anyhow, more info than needed, but I haven't properly introduced myself so figured I'd make it a multi-purpose post!
The question? Oh yeah, I wanted to ask a question! I'm wondering if anyone has some insight in terms of how much of a difference there is between "almost 35" starting to ttc and "not 36 yet". Any thoughts? Sorry for rambling, I'm all over the place here!
Once I stop the Yaz, I'll be charting so I can see what's up with my cycle. I realize though that ovulation doesn't equal easily becoming pregnant, but it's a good start. It'll also give me a chance to see what my LP is, etc. so I think I'm doing the right thing. It's just...ugh, I don't know. I can't ditch this feeling that we're playing chicken with time at my "advanced age", especially since DH has never had any kids (though he adamantly prevented, so it's not like he's ttc with anyone and failed). As a side note, my girls are almost 7 & 9. My first was a surprise and my second was conceived after 4 months of what I like to call "informed ttc" (charting, etc.). I just feel like since TEN (ugh) years have passed, it might not be so easy anymore.
Anyhow, more info than needed, but I haven't properly introduced myself so figured I'd make it a multi-purpose post!
The question? Oh yeah, I wanted to ask a question! I'm wondering if anyone has some insight in terms of how much of a difference there is between "almost 35" starting to ttc and "not 36 yet". Any thoughts? Sorry for rambling, I'm all over the place here!
I understand not wanting to wait, good luck whatever you decide!
