futuremum - big hugs - don't give up.
My mum tried to fall pregnant for 16 years before I was born and then when she was 46 - yes you read right 46 she fell pregnant with my brother 10 years after I was born and both she and my dad were told they would never be parents.
Miracles happen (although I'm not sure she remembers that with a 16 yo ...lol)
Don't give up honey - I loved having older parents - they had to much more time for us
A friend of my mum's had a baby at 46 and I know of someone in the last few months who had her first baby, and she turned 45 during her last trimester.
I gave birth for the first time one month after my 42nd birthday. This was 14 years after I'd first decided I wanted to have a child.
The baby was conceived naturally without any medical intervention at any stage. I was drinking loads of coffee when I conceived and was highly stressed, taking no vitamins but all turned out well. I had been told that my only hope of a successful pregnancy at my age was to go on IVF. They were wrong.
The pregnancy was a really easy one - no morning sickness at all - I glowed throughout the pregnancy and looked better than I had in years. The birth was a bit on the hard side but I don't think that had anything to do with my age.
If you do succeed don't listen to any OB's who scare you with all the risks of giving birth over 40. I was told I'd probably have to stop work at 20 weeks and most likely be flat on my back for the rest of the pregnancy. I was told I'd be at high risk of giving birth prematurely. I was also told I'd have BP problems due to my age. All this from a female OB, you'd think she'd know better. Obviously I had to get a new OB and the new one thought my risks were no greater than anyone else as I had no health issues. I worked full time up to 37 weeks at a desk job and didn't ever get high BP. I gave birth vaginally 1 week and 4 days before my due date. I was fully recovered physically 3 weeks after the birth.
We did have a DS scare when the risk came in at 1/37 but the amnio showed no abnormalities and bubs was born "normal". You can expect to end up having more scans than normal, I had 8 in total, but many younger women have to have extra scans too.
Hi there. I just wanted to add my story. I am single so I tried IVF. I was 41 when I started. At 42 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. I just wanted to say that age should not be a deterrent. I actually found accupuncture was my savior. It improved my egg quality and helped the embryo implant. I actually had twins but at the 6 week scan only one heartbeat. I also went on baby aspirin and was taking fish oil capsules (all of which I will do again).
I recently found a great site. Stories 26-50 which talks about low progesterone. I think the FET I just had fail was because I had low progesterone. I started bleeding and had a blood test and was prescribed pessaries but it was too late. I would not do another FET without getting progesterone testing and/or pessaries from the day of ovulation. Read the website I have pasted above, especially if you have had miscarriages - it is an eye opener. Good luck to all.
I actually tried to post an earlier post but it did not work for some reason.
I wanted to share my story. I started IVF at 41. After two unsuccessful cycles started accupuncture. I then had two embryo's implanted and at the 6 week scan there was only one heartbeat. I had my DS at 42 and he was 26.3 weeks. Perfect but a little too early!! Anyway I put my success down to accupuncture, fish oil capsules and baby aspirin.
I had one frozen embryo left so I had FET a few weeks ago. Again I did accupuncture and I know it did take because I had symptoms and I wasn't on any medication. Unfortunately I bled at 6dpt - I only have a 21 day cycle and I don't think the Dr took that into consideration for my FET. I should have been on progesterone suppositories.
Anyway I have found this great site which is very imformative for anyone who has trouble keeping pregnant. We should all be tested for progesterone levels and be on suppositories to help keep the pregnancy. Women who were told it was "nature's way" after miscarriage after miscarriage went on to have beautiful babies after being put on progesterone. It keeps the pregnancy viable. I am going to try again for a little sibling for my DS and am going to keep on the progesterone for most of the pregnancy.
Anyway it is very interesting reading all these women's stories from this website.
Hi. I am 43 and currently pregnant, but experiencing complications. I have had two wonderful children in my twenties and thirties and have fallen pregnant twice in my forties. I had a miscarriage at 40 and there is uncertainty with this one. The thing is, both times I conceived, I basically fell pregnant straight after we stopped taking precautions. I didn't try again at 40 as the home front was shaky, but if this current pregnancy is not meant to be I am trying again straight away! My doctor was pleased that I was still so fertile, but not overly surprised.
Relax and keep the faith. Good luck with everything.
Darcy your previous posts were moderated as you are new and did multiple posts. The system just picks it up automatically. I have approved them now and you should be ok to post further.
I have a friend who conceived naturally at 45, after one IVF bub at 39, and years of IVF in between! Go figure
I am 41 and think I have a BFP today (positive POAS but waiting on bloods). BUT, the embryo transferred was from when I was 39yo so I dont think it counts .
I read this thread with interest in case this little one doesnt stick, as we will embark on further cycles if so. Thanks for bumping it again!
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