What is a realistic timeframe for TTC? My fiancé and I have been trying for 4 months practically daily. I'm 33 and he is 38. Want to make a dr appt to get tests done to see if we are just wasting our time or if it's something that we just need to be more patient with. Anyone have any advice and positive hope stories to share? He had a heart condition and heart surgery at age 5 and I'm not sure if it's something that could have an impact on his ability to conceive. When he goes for his next checkup for that he will ask but in the meantime we are still trying and hoping. It's so disappointing every month when AF comes.