Think its going to be hard to get PG at 38 :/

runner76

I have a feeling this will be difficult if not impossible... me and DH are both 38.. I also think I have endometriosis. the good thing is I am super regular and can always tell when I OV. I seem to Ov very regularly as well.. Not sure if DH sperm is okay.. But idk about age.. We had two days before Ov and on Ov day and day after.. But my chest is already a little sore and I had mood swings which seem like my typical PMS ones start last week. I am guessing I am not.. 

I also just started pre natals so maybe its better I am not this month?  Anyone get PG fairly easily after this age?? Wondering what my chances are...

kelley72

I think you're young if that helps!  It took 13 cycles for me to conceive my lo. (40 when started ttc, 41 when he was conceived/born)

Ok, so definitely our% each month are a little lower than the below 35 crowd, but it is not impossible.  I'd suggest you look into charting your bbt, cp, cf.  If you don't have a clue what I mean then check out fertility friend and /or Toni Weschler's book Taking Charge of Your Fertility.  You know the whole you're regular until your not thing, and also to ensure your luteal phase is 10+ days for a healthy implantation if your dh's sperm does meet your egg.  

If you go 6 months with well timed sex and no conception occurs and you so desire, get yourself to an RE.  Best wishes!

URMySunshine77

runner76 said:

I also just started pre natals so maybe its better I am not this month?  Anyone get PG fairly easily after this age?? Wondering what my chances are...

This would be a better question to ask the "Pregnant Over 35" board. 

Thirty-eight is not old, IMO. @Kelley72 shared some great advice (as always). Be sure to temp, use OPKs, and read Taking Charge of Your Fertility if you have not done so already. 

Davie813

I got pregnant really easily at 38 and a half.  Different story this time around, obviously.

crankstergangster

I am 38 (39 this Dec) and have been TTC for over a year and a half.  In that time, I've gotten pregnant 5 times.  None have stuck, but I can easily get pregnant.  And I too am very regular and am sure of my O dates.  I think those are two very good things to have going on.  I think you can easily get pregnant.  Don't start getting all worried just yet!!!

Oh, and based on my extensive research, DTD the day before O and two days before O are the most successful days, with there not being much difference in success rates for the two.  So it sounds like you got your timing perfect.  That's all you can do!  Good luck!

northernkhaleesi

It took me three cycles to get pregnant at 39. I came off BC in March and got my BFP in July. It was a mmc, but getting pregnant was not an issue.

PMS symptoms and early pregnancy symptoms are similar; don't count yourself out. Do your research and do the temping/charting. After six months, begin looking at medical options, should you choose that route.

Lots of women get pregnant at 38 and beyond. The "scary" number 35 comes from research that is hundreds of years old. Just look to the recent past and how many of our grandmother's generation who "got caught" - thought they were entering menopause, only to discover that they were pregnant after their other children were older. 

It can happen. Be patient, and educate yourself.

verdongirl

I'll be 38 in March.  :-L Wading these waters myself...

peregrinefalconx

I'm 39 and get pregnant easily. Sadly, they have not stuck with me but the actual conceiving was easy!  Common rule of thumb these days is if you have trouble get pregnant after 6 months, consider seeing an RE. But it take much longer for anybody of any age!

Radiantly

Not old!

runner76

don't know if this is psycho-somatic but I am so nauseous today... could that even start this early.. my period is due on Monday.

lcwed

Maybe.  I remember one cycle I actually threw up the day I got my period.  The nausea was completely unrelated.  That's why the 2WW is such a mind freak.  If it is because you are pregnant, you should be able to turn a test positive.  Good luck.