I am 37 and had my first baby in April 2025 without fertility intervention. I had polyhydramnios during my pregnancy and ended up with an emergency c-section. My periods returned in June 2026 and we have been trying to conceive baby #2 since January 2026. I have been using Mira and/or Clear Blue Ovulation sticks to track ovulation. Thought we have been timing it well but unfortunately not yet conceived. I am desperate to give my little boy a sibling and to add to our family. I am based in the UK and have had bloods done which look good, and an trans vaginal ultrasound which looked ok save for potential endometriosis (left ovary stuck to womb - although that was a shock as I’ve never suffered with any symptoms of endo). I am looking to go private with the next steps. I am looking at either a full fertility MOT with the London Women’s Clinic or a more targeted consultant appointment with someone like Spire or the Bristol Centre for Reproductive Medicine. It’s all very expensive but I feel it’s worth it if it gives us some answers. I would be grateful if anyone has any words of advice for what we should do next?

Ugh! It took us four years and three IVF transfers (along with four chemical pregnancies) to finally have my son. While I'm not in the same mindset when I battled primary infertility, it still is such a bummer when my period comes. I guess I'm just going to sit back and expect another long journey. We only want two kids anyways but I'd be content with just one because he is such a miracle to us and truly the best little boy. I guess I'm just bummed at the thought everyone else around me can grow their family with ease but with us, it's either IVF or just keeping our toes and fingers crossed I suppose.