So I saw a new OB last week (my old OB was negligent). I was very encouraged in my first appointment with him. I asked about the fertility clinic that basically tried to tell me I had no chance without donor eggs.

My OB said that they say that bunk because of trying to keep their success rates high. He said as an older woman my chances of having a baby is still high, it just could take some time. He was encouraged by evidence that my husband and I can get pregnant (a miscarriage last year), steps we took to get obstacles out of the way (fibroid removal over the summer). A positive ovulation test this last month as definitive proof that I am still ovulating and crazy regular periods with no menopause symptoms at all.

This month was not our month. But he helped me understand that that's okay - 50% of couples get pregnant in 3 months he said, the rest of us take longer, and that doesn't mean we are losing our chance to have a baby.

I just wanted to pass on that encouragement to all the hopeful/wanting to be hopeful Mama's out there. Give it time, you never know. Can't wait to post a BFP on here!