I'm 37 and been trying to conceive for 5 months now, any other women my age in same situation ?

Answer 1

I'm 36, tried for 2 months and got pregnant. I lost that baby at 7.5 weeks. I have now been trying to get pregnant again for the past 3 months and I am hoping that it happens soon. I have started using an ovulation predictor kit which has been very helpful as my cycle has now gone crazy! Everyone tells me to just give up and relax about the process and it will happen. Good luck to you and I am glad that I am not the only "old lady" trying to get pregnant!! : )

Answer 2

Hi I'm 36 and hav ben trying to concieve for a few months. I have the added problem of pcos which makes it harder for me. I had two children to an ex partner they are 16 and 14 yrs old. I didin't know about having pcos then it was only when me and my new partner started trying and nothing happened that I found out.I think knowing about the pcos adds to the difficulty.

If you are having problems it would be wise to go and see a dr and get some tests done just in case there is a problem.
Hopefully everything wil be ok and then you will not be sressing so much, as this can affect you conciving.
GOOD LUCK

Answer 3

I had my son as age 40. I'd been told for 10 years i could not get pregnant, so unlike yourself, I really was not trying. It was not that I did not want a child-not at all like that. Actually, I just figured I couldn't, so I made plans to adopt. It's funny how things turn around when you release them. I guess once I settled on never having my own, I became less stressed about it, and my body actually showed that.

For years I'd also been very iregular in my cycles, and also had cycles that were very painful. However, 2 years prior to my son's birth, I changed some things fo the better ( my job, my diet, my exercise, etc) and all of a sudden, my cycle also started to change for the better.

I can only assume you are going through a very difficult time right now as you try to concieve. My hope is that you can release some of the pressure on you and your partner. I've had other friends (our age) who tried for years and couldn't. Once they decided to adopt, they got pregnant!! It is not so much about deciding to adopt, as it is about just releasing the pressure and stress to have a baby.

Don't give up. Surround yourself with positive things and people. Get to know other moms who had a hard time concieving. Maybe offer to watch your friend's children in the meantime, or volunteer with kids to ease some of your longing for a child right now. Really, whatever you can do to relax your mind and body will really prove helpful.

On a final note, I was a high risk pregnancy, and at 6 months, almost lost him. However, I am so blessed and happy to tell you that he is 20 months now, the brightest and happiest child you would ever want to know, and a true gift. Even if it takes a while for you, you are NOT too old to have a beautiful child. be patient and kind to yourself and your partner in the meantime. Prayer helps too!

Good luck. I hope the absolute best for you.

Answer 4

Not exactly, but I'm 37 and am hoping to start trying this year (can't quite yet b/c of medication I'm taking but will stop soon). My ob/gyn told me to try for 6 months, then come & see her if I don't get pregnant within 6 months. So you may want to call your ob/gyn for an appointment so you can get checked out to make sure nothing physical is preventing you from conceiving, since it usually takes a while to get in to see the doctor.

Several friends highly recommended this book, and I'm finding it to be very interesting (just started reading it) - you may want to read it also: http://www.amazon.com/Taking-Charge-Your-Fertility-Reproductive/dp/0060937645

I hope you find you're pregnant soon!

Answer 5

You might want to ask your dr. about letrozole also known as femara. It assists with ovulation. You only take it days 3-7 of your cycle. Also taking a baby asprin every day improves the lining of your uterus so that the egg can implant once you have concieved. Of course your dr. would be able to tell you if this was for you... but it worked for me. However I'm 27, but have problems ovulating.

Answer 6

Hi im 29 and have been off the pill since May 2006 although we wasnt properly trying until October 2006, so thats 4 months! its frustrating isnt it, all you do is think babies and convince yourself every month that this is the month then only to be dissapointed!! your not the only one, i wish you all the luck and if you get any good tips on falling pregnant please let me know. Good luck xx

Answer 7

Most women, even those who are in their early 20's take upwards of a year to get pregnant. 5 months is nothing.

Answer 8

Yes...I am 38 and have been trying to conceive since Sept..No luck yet but am crossing my fingers that this month will be it! Good Luck to you~~

Answer 9

Bet you wished you started earlier! I think they like to tell people nowadays we have loads of time, which is rubbish. There is a change it could happen you changes of getting sucessful IVF now is slim.

Good Luck.