Please tell me your opinion...maybe being paranoid.

Re: Please tell me your opinion...maybe being paranoid.

• mandyreads member

  September 2014

  I am 36 and it took 4mths before I got pregnant.

  

  
  

  Proud Mom to Kaleigh (14yr) Emma (12yr) and Hanna (7yr)

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• supersarah77 member

  September 2014

  I know every month feels like a lifetime when you're TTC but two cycles is not long at all. Six months of trying before seeing your doctor is the rule of thumb for over 35. Hang in there! 

  
  

  PS - there's a TTC>35 board, too

  Me: 38, DH: 35

  

  
  

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• marijaa333 member

  September 2014 edited September 2014

  Are you charting your temperatures too? It will give you more context for reading your OPK sticks. Also, are you having sex both immediately before and during O? And, are you checking your CM (and possibly using a fertilty-friendly lubricant like PreSeed or Astroglide Natural)? 

  
  

  If you're regularly ovulating (according to your temperature chart and OPK), having sex on the day(s) before and during ovulation, and you have enough lubrication, then it wouldn't hurt to get your DH's stats while you keep trying in the next month or two. I say the more information, the sooner, the better!

  
  

  PS I second the suggestion to join the TTC>35 board - it's a golden group!

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• harmonicbabe26 member

  September 2014

  I would suggest charting. Every person I know who charted (even just temps) had a MUCH easier time getting pregnant over those using other methods....

  

  
  

  

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• dukemeli member

  September 2014

  Definitely temp, chart and use OPK's. I am 36 and it took us 4 cycles to conceive.
  

  

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• Sharon&Paul member

  September 2014

  I am 35 and it took us 4 months with charting and OPKs, even perfect timing. I would give it the full 6 months before worrying.
  

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• Nursenic78 member

  September 2014

  Thank you ladies. Feeling a lot less paranoid.

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• vlevitt member

  October 2014

  i am 39 and it took us 6 months to conceive.  a vast difference from the 23 months it took me to conceive #1 when i was 37 (we started TTC #1 when i was 35).   two months is a bit early to start worrying, but i second others who suggest charting.  it will make you feel like you're "doing" something, and if it comes time to see a doctor you will be a step ahead because you'll know your cycles very well.  also, consider getting a clear blue easy monitor.   

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