TTC at 38!

So we’ve decided after 5 years since the birth of our son to try for another 🥹 stopped taking desogestrol 2 weeks ago, any older mums got any success stories to share some positive vibes over, started taking prenatals and folic acid and been testing with LH strips every day but nothing showing as yet

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I wouldnt waste my time on lh strips especially if you’ve been on the pill for years as that might have masked a mountain of issues and the cheap strips will just confuse you. A mira tracker would serve you way better to get an accurate picture. We got pregnant on the first try with mira when i was 37. Also worth getting amh and afc tests done via a reasonable provider like hertility or similar just to know what you’re working with because if you don’t have that much time to play with, you may need to consider other options. - sorry if this is not the vibe you were looking for but I wish someone was honest with me back then.. The age does matter but it’s absolutely possible, just really work on your egg quality, not just prenatals etc but coq10, nac, nad, inositol, melatonin, acupuncture etc.

I got pregnant straight away at 36 and 38. I wouldn't worry about age.
Just eat well, go for walks to stay fit, take folic acid, vit d, coq10. Although I didn't take any of this the first time. All the best ❤️

got pregnant at 37 and then 39 with my mono mono twins . just stay positive and take prenatals religiously .

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