WTT in Thirties? Worried about bio-clock

SilverWillow · Nov 19th, 2009, 06:28 AM

Hi Ladies,

I'm new to B&B and hoping that finding others in my situation wil stop me from going mad waiting!

I am 33 and due to my situation I have to wait for probably another 6 months to a year before TTC baby no1. Is there anyone else over 30 in my situation?

People are constantly telling me not to leave it too much longer. Also I want 2 or 3 children and wonder how old I'll be by the time I get to number 3!

SWxxx

Lois · Nov 19th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Hi there,

I'm not in my 30's but just wanted to mention that in my antenatal classes last year I was the only person under 30 out of 10 women. The oldest lady in the group was 43. I can empathise with your concern but so many women in their 30's and 40's have children. If you want to put your mind at rest and know where you stand it is possible to have your fertility level checked. Chances are you'll be pregnant before you know it once you start ttc though.

Lx

SpecialK · Nov 19th, 2009, 15:23 PM

I'm 30 (31 in March) and I will be starting TTC in January. We want 4 children so we'll have a busy few years.

It doesn't get easier to conceive in your thirties...but it sure as heck isn't a crazy idea. So many people are waiting until they are in their thirties now. I think 30 is the new 20! I do get worried every now and then as well...but no point in worrying. I can't go back in time and I can't do anything about it now. All I can do is wait and hope for the best when the time comes.

6 months to a year is not a long time (easier said I know).

goddess25 · Nov 19th, 2009, 20:00 PM

You will be fine. I am 35 right now and I had my first baby this year at 34. We are TTC in Feb #2 and I would love 3 kids but I think we are going to stick with 2 due to my age. I got pregnant in the first cycle of trying last time so I am hoping it will happen quickly next time too.
The only thing I hated was at midwife appointments etc they did go on a bit more about fetal abnormalities etc with the stats rising for probs.

There is also a thread in this section called WTT 30s group I think, there are lots of us on there so your most definitely not alone.

amylk87 · Nov 19th, 2009, 20:03 PM

Hi, I'm not myself but my mum had my little brother when she was 36 - and this was 15 years ago. Hope this helps a little

tickledpink3 · Nov 19th, 2009, 20:35 PM

I'm 32 (will be 33 in march) and currently ttc #1. Just like goddess, we want two kids and I told him we had to get to moving before it got too late. It's not that I don't I can't have any kids as I get older but as a personal thing, I don't want to be that old with children.

SilverWillow · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Thanks for all your replies, it is great to hear that there are others in my position. I know I have nothing to worry about really but my body has just got to that point where it is constantly screaming "I want babies!!!". I'm sure you all know what I mean!

Thanks and hope to be with some of you in the TTC section soon!

SW xx

redpoppy · Nov 20th, 2009, 11:30 AM

Hi

I am due in a moth and a half and will be 33 in January. I thought it would take me a lot longer TTC as I was over 30 but I honestly think it just depends on the individual. I know women in their mid 20s who have had horrendous complications, women in their late 20s who are finally trying IVF in their mid 30s and women in their LATE 30s who conceived with NO problem and sometimes by accident.

Stressing will do no good. We're told constantly to have a baby before 30 but society isn't geared up for that, especially if you're the type of person who wants to make sure everything's in place to give your baby the best start in life, which means basically sorting your own life out first. I think we're all aware that there is a ticking biological clock in all of us but it's just not something we get to know baout until it's time. Keep your head up and don't worry. 6 months will fly by, trust me!

happy-kat · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SilverWillow

Hi Ladies,

I'm new to B&B and hoping that finding others in my situation wil stop me from going mad waiting!

I am 33 and due to my situation I have to wait for probably another 6 months to a year before TTC baby no1. Is there anyone else over 30 in my situation?

People are constantly telling me not to leave it too much longer. Also I want 2 or 3 children and wonder how old I'll be by the time I get to number 3!

SWxxx

Welcome SilverWillow, i wouldnt worry at all about your biological clock im 38 now, i was 21 when i had my first, 25 when i had my second, 35 when i had my third and im now trying for my last little cherub, i found it harder to conceive in my twenties then it did for my last one, i think its all down to how you feel in yourself. wishing you lots and lots of

when the times ready! -x-

thompsonic · Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:16 AM

My mum had my little sister a month before she turned 38, so you still have plenty of time, don't worry

Nov 19th, 2009, 06:28 AM	#1
SilverWillow Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coleford, Glos (from Cheltenham) Posts: 811	WTT in Thirties? Worried about bio-clock Hi Ladies, I'm new to B&B and hoping that finding others in my situation wil stop me from going mad waiting! I am 33 and due to my situation I have to wait for probably another 6 months to a year before TTC baby no1. Is there anyone else over 30 in my situation? People are constantly telling me not to leave it too much longer. Also I want 2 or 3 children and wonder how old I'll be by the time I get to number 3! SWxxx

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Nov 19th, 2009, 15:23 PM	#3
SpecialK Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 256	I'm 30 (31 in March) and I will be starting TTC in January. We want 4 children so we'll have a busy few years. It doesn't get easier to conceive in your thirties...but it sure as heck isn't a crazy idea. So many people are waiting until they are in their thirties now. I think 30 is the new 20! I do get worried every now and then as well...but no point in worrying. I can't go back in time and I can't do anything about it now. All I can do is wait and hope for the best when the time comes. 6 months to a year is not a long time (easier said I know).

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Nov 19th, 2009, 20:00 PM	#4
goddess25 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: vancouver Posts: 5,603	You will be fine. I am 35 right now and I had my first baby this year at 34. We are TTC in Feb #2 and I would love 3 kids but I think we are going to stick with 2 due to my age. I got pregnant in the first cycle of trying last time so I am hoping it will happen quickly next time too. The only thing I hated was at midwife appointments etc they did go on a bit more about fetal abnormalities etc with the stats rising for probs. There is also a thread in this section called WTT 30s group I think, there are lots of us on there so your most definitely not alone.

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Nov 19th, 2009, 20:03 PM	#5
amylk87 Waiting To Try (WTT) Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: North West, UK Posts: 890	Hi, I'm not myself but my mum had my little brother when she was 36 - and this was 15 years ago. Hope this helps a little

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Nov 19th, 2009, 20:35 PM	#6
tickledpink3 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,127	I'm 32 (will be 33 in march) and currently ttc #1. Just like goddess, we want two kids and I told him we had to get to moving before it got too late. It's not that I don't I can't have any kids as I get older but as a personal thing, I don't want to be that old with children.

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Nov 19th, 2009, 10:04 AM	#2
Lois Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 1,630	Hi there, I'm not in my 30's but just wanted to mention that in my antenatal classes last year I was the only person under 30 out of 10 women. The oldest lady in the group was 43. I can empathise with your concern but so many women in their 30's and 40's have children. If you want to put your mind at rest and know where you stand it is possible to have your fertility level checked. Chances are you'll be pregnant before you know it once you start ttc though. Lx

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Nov 20th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#7
SilverWillow Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Coleford, Glos (from Cheltenham) Posts: 811	Thanks! Thanks for all your replies, it is great to hear that there are others in my position. I know I have nothing to worry about really but my body has just got to that point where it is constantly screaming "I want babies!!!". I'm sure you all know what I mean! Thanks and hope to be with some of you in the TTC section soon! SW xx

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Nov 20th, 2009, 11:30 AM	#8
redpoppy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,575	Hi I am due in a moth and a half and will be 33 in January. I thought it would take me a lot longer TTC as I was over 30 but I honestly think it just depends on the individual. I know women in their mid 20s who have had horrendous complications, women in their late 20s who are finally trying IVF in their mid 30s and women in their LATE 30s who conceived with NO problem and sometimes by accident. Stressing will do no good. We're told constantly to have a baby before 30 but society isn't geared up for that, especially if you're the type of person who wants to make sure everything's in place to give your baby the best start in life, which means basically sorting your own life out first. I think we're all aware that there is a ticking biological clock in all of us but it's just not something we get to know baout until it's time. Keep your head up and don't worry. 6 months will fly by, trust me!

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Nov 22nd, 2009, 09:16 AM	#10
thompsonic Waiting To Try (WTT) Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Peterborough, England Posts: 953	My mum had my little sister a month before she turned 38, so you still have plenty of time, don't worry

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