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Anyone conceived naturally at 42?

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trestletable · 27/04/2019 07:58

Thinking of ttc but realistic about chances. Any positive stories?

If it doesn't happen naturally we will give up after a year but really would like to try

Anyone else done this and been successful?

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Primrose23 · 29/03/2021 22:36

@Sef89 we thought we should boost our chances from the start due to the age so we took vitamins, i had acupuncture, had healthy life style in general and we opted in for the insemination. It worked immediately for us.

Sef89 · 27/03/2021 12:44

@Primrose23
Hi, i just wondered why you had insemination.....and how long did it take you to conceive?
Thanks

Primrose23 · 15/11/2020 05:48

Please stay hopeful! I got pregnant at 40 but sadly miscarried. Just before my 41bd I got pregnant again despite extremely low AMH, and our little one is just sleeping next to me. We did use insemination to boost chances, but I had a natural ovulatory cycle. Good luck and don't lose hope! Take good supplements, do relaxing activities like yoga and target the ovulation well. Baby dust to you!

TheFormidableMrsC · 24/04/2020 15:37

Yes!

Anxiousbuthopeful · 24/04/2020 15:36

Hello! I am trying to conceive at the moment, at 41 (42 in July). Would be first (and only) child. Have been trying since October with a chemical pregnancy in February. Now starting to feel a bit glum...

Primrose23 · 03/04/2020 22:06

Beautiful, hope you and the baby are doing well!

Lynda07 · 27/02/2020 18:21

I did but miscarried at 43. I was definitely not sorry about that, had no wish to start all over again at 43 and after that made sure it wouldn't happen again. I've known others in same position, one at 47.

Helbelle17 · 27/02/2020 18:18

I'm 44 and 29 weeks pregnant with DD2. DD1 was born when I was 41. I've had 2 other pregnancies, at 40 and 42, but sadly they ended in miscarriage. All conceived naturally, just took vitamins.

vilaziba · 27/02/2020 18:09

Just turned 42, one day after my birday I have found out that I will be first time mum. I conseved naturally and hope all will be OK

mommybear1 · 30/10/2019 17:02

@Catconfusion congratulations Thanks

Catconfusion · 29/10/2019 19:44

Just a little update @trestletable I fell pregnant two months after I posted on this thread just after my 40th birthday. I'm currently 16 weeks and everything had been great apart from bad sickness which has only just stopped. I will definitely be trying again in a couple of years for number 2. Xx

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trestletable · 11/06/2019 19:51

Thanks for posts

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percheron67 · 01/06/2019 19:50

Yes. I conceived my daughter very soon after trying. I was 42.

crosser62 · 01/06/2019 19:27

Yes me. Had second child at almost 43.
Was fine.

Galadali · 01/06/2019 19:23

Took a while but I conceived naturally at 45. He starts school this year.

HemlockStarglimmer · 01/06/2019 19:22

Got pregnant on my 42nd birthday. She's now a grumpy teen Grin

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trestletable · 01/06/2019 19:20

I'm realistic about the chances but I think I'm going to give it go

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breakfastpizza · 01/06/2019 11:58

Several in my family have had babies over 40, including one that was a one night stand! Blush

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trestletable · 01/06/2019 11:35

@pinkhousesarebest that's very reassuring to hear!

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pinkhousesarebest · 27/05/2019 11:46

Yep started my family in my forties. Wanted March babies and got them each time. No problem with pregnancies either.

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trestletable · 27/05/2019 11:37

Great positive stories

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Catconfusion · 20/05/2019 05:01

I'm 40 next month and conceived the first two cycles I didn't use contraception at 39. Sadly I had a missed miscarriage at 12 weeks (baby 6 weeks) and then a chemical pregnancy (probably due to surgery I'd just had for mmc). My point is I'm shocked at how easily I fell pregnant as I have polycystic ovaries and irregular cycles. It's likely the losses were bad luck which could happen to anyone at any age so I'm optimistic at falling pregnant and carrying healthily to term.

There's a lot of bad press about the steep decline of fertility and I don't believe it's generally the case, many people start their family in their 40s. Some of course are unlucky and it's too late but generally it you want a baby in your 40s it'll happen.

I agree with OP: track temps, opks and shell out on acupuncture if you can. Also take advised supplements. Most importantly try not to get stressed out with work, relationships and ttc. By 40 we all have a lot going on and I'm convinced this plays a big part in delaying pregnancy. It's tough and I'm one to talk but have as much fun as you can. If you experience losses take a bit of time to grieve but pick yourself up and try again. Get testing done early on to see if any medical problems are preventing it if it's taking a while.

Ultimately we're designed to reproduce. If we keep as healthy and active as we can as we get older it's totally possible to conceive in our 40s. Trust the awesome power of your body and believe it will happen. Lead a fertile life and good things will happen.

Good luck and I truly hope your dream of being a parent is realised! Xx

pinkoi · 19/05/2019 23:07

My Neighbour conceived naturally at age 48 and my mother had me as her first age 43 😊

KinderSurpriseBump · 19/05/2019 01:16

I'm currently expecting my 3rd and I'm 42. Wasn't planned but a nice surprise. I'll be 43 when baby is born if all goes well.

ElektraLOL · 05/05/2019 11:30

Cherie Blair had Leo at 46 didn't she?

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