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Anyone conceived naturally at 42?

63 replies

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?

OP posts:
Mumof1andacat · 27/04/2019 19:16

I worked with someone who got pregnant at 45 and gave birth at 46. Mum and baby both healthy.

NotwhereIshouldbe · 27/04/2019 19:01

I knew someone who fell pregnant naturally at 47! Third child and baby was healthy

Mamabear12 · 27/04/2019 19:00

My friends mom had her 5th at 42. I know a few women at 40. I know one at 42 used a doner egg and husbands sperm and carried the baby.

If you are trying make sure to use ovulation strips to pinpoint ovulation and I would do temping at same time to be extra sure. Plus you and your partners should take vitamins and eat healthy diet etc. Alcohol and too much caffeine for men or women can deplete fertility.

DrDiva · 27/04/2019 16:31

Yes, conceived and gave birth at 42, he is now 6. One and only.

thebear1 · 27/04/2019 16:29

Conceived ds2 at 41, did ovulation testing but nothing else.

SecretWitch · 27/04/2019 16:25

My lovely third child was delivered when I was 42. She was a complete surprise. Event free pregnancy and delivery.

Good luck, op 💐

Michellebops · 27/04/2019 16:20

I've just turned 42. I conceived naturally at 41, first attempt after a laparoscopy. I sadly miscarried however now trying again though it hasn't happened so far.

MenstruatorExtraordinaire · 27/04/2019 13:03

Yes I have extremely regular periods even now at 49 which is irritating TBH.

Ledkr · 27/04/2019 08:27

Yes 43 and after chemo years earlier. I was still having very regular periods tho.

cloudjumper · 27/04/2019 08:26

I had my DD 2 weeks before my 44th birthday, conceived naturally. My sister had her DS at 42, also conceived naturally. And I know lots of other people who had children conceived naturally in their forties. Good luck!

MenstruatorExtraordinaire · 27/04/2019 08:11

I had my 3rd child at 42 if that counts? A fine strapping healthy little chap he is too.

Best wishes and hope it all works out for you.

forestdweller11 · 27/04/2019 08:08

Yes, same partner for 20 years. One and only child.

sandgrown · 27/04/2019 08:04

I conceived naturally at 44. It was 21 years after my previous child was born. It was a surprise but apart from high blood pressure in the last few weeks all was fine. My "surprise " baby is 17 next week and has kept us young ! Good luck OP.

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