We started TTC very early...we have financial security (we're not rich, but reliably stable). It took us 23 months, we both haw fert issues. Yes, we could have waited, but as we learned from our FS, it was a good thing we didn't. It will most likely be a difficult (and assisted) road for conceiving our future children, but we are glad we know. as for swimmers, yes they do get affected by the mans age. Maybe get them tested?