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Any older ladies? I'm 46 and really want another baby, too old?

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LavendarLove · 26/05/2018 18:20

So I thought my childbearing days were over, I'm 46 have 3 children the youngest is 5, recently I have been really yearning for another baby but have to be realistic I'm getting on! Really interested in any success stories, all I read is soon and gloom x

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LavendarLove · 26/05/2018 18:45

Gamerchick lol x

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LavendarLove · 26/05/2018 18:44

Wow thats encouraging x

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Kintan · 26/05/2018 18:41

Ask your GP for blood tests - LH, FSH and AMH. That way you’ll at least know if it’s possible - and if you find out your child bearing time has passed, at least you’ll know and not go through all the stress of unsuccessfully trying! Good luck :)

gamerchick · 26/05/2018 18:32

I do admire you, I would rather grate my face off Grin

Good luck though.

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LavendarLove · 26/05/2018 18:30

Yes have considered fostering and certainly haven't ruled it out I just think you only get one shot at life and I would like to think I'd be a young 60 year old lol. If so done asked me this question when I was in my 20s and 30s I would think it's too old, it's strange how your thinking changes as you get older x

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LavendarLove · 26/05/2018 18:28

Yes my periods seem to be very regular but I guess that doesn't mean eggs are good enough, I'm guessing if there weren't any eggs there periods would stop? Oh it's so complicated x

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Dinosauratemydaffodils · 26/05/2018 18:28

My great grandmother and a woman in one of ds's activities both had their last at 46 (no assistance) so it's possible, no idea how likely though.

The obstetric consultant I'm currently seeing said she's seeing more and more 43 + mums at the moment.

Crunched · 26/05/2018 18:25

At 46, after 3 DC, I felt the same as you. 5 years later I am pleased that DH was not up for a fourth. Life has become so much more fun and I wouldn’t be able to embrace more grown-up activities with the family if I had a toddler to consider.
I do know some fantastic older Mums though who seem to do it all. Just wasn’t possible for me with no family close by, own business etc.

mookinsx · 26/05/2018 18:24

I don't think it's too late. I don't want to be a judgemental person. Your life your choice. It's just remembering that when they are 14/15 you will be 60.
What about adopting a child into the family or fostering

Wonkydonkey44 · 26/05/2018 18:23

Pretty sure my eggs are gone 😞 periods around every 24-28 days but no contraception for the last 18 months and nothing x