Miss b. I understand where you are coming from. I had a m/c at 38 then a baby at 40 both natural. I resisted doing ivf as I thought it would happen naturally and had 2 early m/c. Then at 44 started ivf and got pg. and miscarried. Miscarrying a baby from ivf when it is your last chance is devastating as you are not mourning the loss of one baby but the loss of hope as well.
But back to your question, I believe if I had started ivf at 42 I would have a baby. I know the odds are bad but you still have 30% chance. You are getting eggs and they are fertilising so you only have the chromosome hurdle.
As for what the FS said, of course they can't give guarantees but mine certainly never gave any false hope. I don't think taking your money would be a motivating factor as they usually have a list of patients waiting to fill your place! Good luck. I know the ttc when your are older consumes every waking moment!
Forgot to say I have a friend who had a baby at 40 , 43 and 45 so yes it does happen
Last edited by anney; April 12th, 2012 at 07:36 PM.
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Thanks so much for your replies ladies. I know there are no guarantees in life with any pg, young or old, and as Tash said, a pg is a hope not a promise (well said hun). I think right now I am faced with the hard, cold facts of TTC as an older (geez I didn't think of myself as older at 38!) woman. I know this place, and of course all you wonderful ladies, will keep me sane when we do decide to do a cycle. And I should stop having a relationship with Dr Google.
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