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LynneB16LynneB16 member
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Hi all.....I turned 40 in November and resigned myself to the fact that I'd never be a mom. Then I met Mr right and although it's fast we are TTC. He's a widower and has 2 kids but wants another. We just started trying and I'mwondering if im crazy for doing this at my age. Its a bit surreal taking the OPK, and wondering what's going on inside me. Anyone else feel that?
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  • GuennieGuennie member
    Welcome. Many of us here are over 40. I had my first at 40 and now I'm hoping for #2 at 42. You are not crazy. :)

    Are you charting? Temping and charting along with using the OPK could really increase your chances and help you understand your body. I highly recommend the site Fertility Friend. It's great for charting and has a lot of great information.

    Good luck and congrats on finding Mr. Right!
    Me:41, DH:41 Positive for MTHFR mutations- one copy C677T, one copy A1298C. One daughter born on Thanksgiving in 2013. Six losses.
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  • LynneB16LynneB16 member
    Thanks! Yes I am charting my temp and using OPK. I went off the pill right before AF and despite it being my first cycle off the pill in like 20 years the OPK was positive on CD16.....crazy right?! So I know we were within the window and now we just wait, right?
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  • dolphin012dolphin012 member
    Welcome! No you are not crazy. Or if it is crazy, you have company ;) I am 42 and ttc #1. 

    Good-luck!! 
    Me (42) w/ partner for 16+ years
    TTC #1: 11/2012 - 9/2013; 6/2014 - present
    Follistim + TI (3x): All BFNs
    Follistim + IUI (1x): BFN 
    IVF #1: 17 retrieved,15 fertilized, Day 3: 15, Day 5/6: 3 biopsied
    Result; 1 frozen blast (inconclusive PGS results)
    IVF #2; ER: 6/22 16 retrieved, 6/25: 5 transferred (CP), 2 frozen
    FET 9/17: BFN
    Current FET -- Transferred 2 day-3 embryos - BFN

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  • Smallone77Smallone77 member
    Welcome! I am also new here and my first time TTC at 38 yrs old. You are definitely not crazy and I wish you the best of luck! I'm so glad they have these type of support outlets for us:)
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  • luvbug378luvbug378 member
    @LynneB16 welcome! Wishing you the best!
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  • URMySunshine77URMySunshine77 member
    Welcome!

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  • hooligans4hooligans4 member
    Welcome.
    Never crazy to want a baby!!!
    Good luck

      Me:39, DH:40

    DD born 8/96, DS born 8/04

    TTC#3

    NTNP since 2006, active trying 1/13

    Natural M/C 3/13 at 7 weeks

    CP 2/14

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  • suziq1978suziq1978 member
    Welcome!  If you're crazy, then all of us are. :)  Good luck on this journey!
    <a href="http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/5677e2">My Ovulation Chart</a>
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  • bookworm40bookworm40 member
    Welcome!!! Never to crazy to live out your dream. Good luck!
    Me: 40  
    TTC #1: 3 years
    Me: Type II Diabetic
    Started with RE 11/2014
    Going through IUI with Donor Sperm


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  • GuennieGuennie member
    LynneB16 said:

    Thanks! Yes I am charting my temp and using OPK. I went off the pill right before AF and despite it being my first cycle off the pill in like 20 years the OPK was positive on CD16.....crazy right?! So I know we were within the window and now we just wait, right?

    It's not at all unheard of for someone to get a bfp right after coming off the pill. When I went off the pill at 37 or 38 after also being on them my entire adult life, my cycles were like clockwork for a few months then my body started to find it's natural rhythm again. You just never know. Best of luck to you and if it doesn't happen in a few months you should definitely see your dr to stay on top of any possible issues. Most will let you try for six months before running tests or referring you to an RE.
    Me:41, DH:41 Positive for MTHFR mutations- one copy C677T, one copy A1298C. One daughter born on Thanksgiving in 2013. Six losses.
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  • GoldenKeysGoldenKeys admin
    Welcome!


    Married for 7 years, TTC for 4 years
    dx:  Diminished Ovarian Reserve
    2 Clomid IUI's + 4 injectable IUI's= 5 BFNs and 1 mc




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  • BulgariHeartBulgariHeart member
    I'm new myself but welcome!! Good luck on your journey!
    Anniversary
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  • kindershlitzkindershlitz member
    Welcome and good luck!
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  • OldNellOldNell member
    Welcome. Looking forward to getting to know you.
    TTC #1 since January 2014
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  • Davie813Davie813 member
    I had DD (my first) at 39.  Welcome!
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    Me: 41, DH: 45
    DD, 6/15/2013
    TTC #2 beginning January 2014
    AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11

    July 2014: IUI #1.  Follistim + Pregnyl.  2 follicles--BFN
    September 2014: IUI #2.  Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone.  4(?) follicles--BFN
    October 2014: IUI #3.  More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone.  4 follicles--BFP!  Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158.  M/C 11/1/14
    December 2014: IVF #1.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  9R, 9M, 9F.  3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
    April 2015: IVF #2.  Microdose Lupron protocol.  16R, 15M, 12F. Transferred 2 5-day blasts 4/12 and froze 4--BFP!  M/C 5/25/15
    August 2015: IVF #3.  14R, 13M, 11F.  Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing.  3 normals.  FET planned for 10/2015.



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