Thank you all for your kind words. I told my mum what had happened this morning and within a couple of hours a beautiful arrangement of flowers arrived at the front door. They were so cheerful I couldn't help but smile.

I was so hopeful that this pregnancy could go better than the last one as it was with my new partner and I'd hoped that the problem lay with my ex.

At least I know I can conceive at my age (only took 9 months) it took 3 years when I was 30 & it never happened again with my ex (5 1/2 more years of unprotected sex - didn't bother with any treatment as just couldn't face it).

My partner already has a daughter so I knew there was no problem there and he's a lot younger than me which I've read is a bonus for older women trying to conceive so hopefully it will happen again soon & stick next time.