I appreciate that this is probably one for the post-40 conception thread, and if anyone from there reads this and comments, then that would be fab...
I had DD at 41 in November 13, conceived naturally although tests had shown low fertility in Feb 13 (AHM 2.5). Was about to do IVF when conceived naturally.
Assumed I'd only have one child as this felt like a 'miracle' conception, but urge to have another hit hard in early post-natal period, and started trying when she was about 9 months. Conceived third or so month, but MMC at 10 weeks last February (just after 43rd birthday).
Been trying since February, no luck, though we time it well and I ovulate every month, though admittedly don't do it enough (2 or 3 times only but timing is usually right). (Recently had an unrelated pelvic scan, and the sonographer happened to say that I had a good lot of follicles... and couldn't believe I'd ever had a low AHM reading... but who knows. I'm sure the quality is rubbish anyway).
DH never as keen as me for no. 2 (he's 46, I'm 44 in January, DC turning 2). We've pretty much given up. Should I keep going? Really really wanted a sibling for DC... but fear MC and other problems in pregnancy. DH thinks it won't happen now and I should just accept it. (Some days I feel as though I would do donor eggs, I'm that desperate, but I know he'd never want that. Other days I'm happy to count my blessings and be done. One child feels like enough).
Would you keep trying? Is there any hope left (or non-dodgy eggs, more to the point?). Would love to hear thoughts on having number 2 so well into the 40s, or with living with and accepting that I only have the one child (and I know I am beyond being blessed with her... utterly utterly blessed. I am so grateful for her and I hope that I don't come across as ungrateful!
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Should I try again at nearly 44?
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jollyroger2 · 21/11/2015 23:22
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