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Does anyone actually know in person someone who has conceived naturally at 45?

31 replies

Idontknowwhatithink · 12/04/2018 14:02

I'm 45, have two children aged 3 and 18 months (both conceived naturally when I was 41 and 42) and lets just say we had an irresponsible moment shortly after my last period and now I'm a few days late and too scared to test!

I'm having a HUGE wobble!

I keep telling myself it is very very unlikely because it was very early on in my cycle and chances of conceiving are very very small at 45.

I know I should just find out but haven't got the courage to atm. If I took a test and it was negative it would put my mind at ease but if it's not....oh my gosh.

OP posts:
Lilyargin · 13/04/2018 07:57

I know of a woman who conceived naturally and accidentally at 52 (and had the baby). Take a test.
And let us know!

Kintan · 13/04/2018 07:55

A friend had her second child naturally aged 44.

Hypermice · 13/04/2018 07:54

Yes, two. BUT both were actively trying and my social circle is mainly expat/professional women of that age, so my sample is biased.

GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 13/04/2018 07:52

My Grandma conceived my uncle at 47. She mistook pregnancy for the menopause at first.

Tryingforsleepthief2 · 13/04/2018 07:49

My aunty had her first at 46. She found out after splitting up from her husband (for unrelated reasons). I think you should test.

Spanneroo · 13/04/2018 03:23

My mum conceived my brother at 44 naturally, first try. She still had regular periods though at that point.

Best thing to do is POAS to be sure x