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Original poster

Anyone conceived at 48?

37 replies

GeordieGirl47 · 16/10/2020 00:21

And if so, did you do anything different to assist conception?

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JaniceBattersby · 16/10/2020 23:26

My mum had her first baby at 22 and her last baby at 47. It was a surprise, and she then didn’t go through the menopause until 55.

Good luck to you OP.

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GeordieGirl47 · 16/10/2020 23:23

willowtree81 Aww! How lovely!
Yea, I've heard the theories about menopause but it doesn't apply in my case thankfully. My mum had menopause at 41 but I'm still regular as clockwork every month and ovulating.
I wouldn't use donor eggs, I have adult children, it's more a case of what will be will be situation.
Thanks for your good wishes Smile

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willowtree81 · 16/10/2020 21:36

I don't know for sure but my friend thought she did carry to term and had a girl (she thinks). I think with donor eggs you can carry a baby for much longer can't you? Also I think your mums' age at menopause can give an indication of when you might expect it? Best of luck to you! Nothing is impossible 😍

Original poster
GeordieGirl47 · 16/10/2020 12:56

Thank you,
I know the chances are tiny ,was just looking for a little hope and inspiration. Smile

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Aridane · 16/10/2020 04:11

No

AmICrazyorWhat2 · 16/10/2020 01:47

I know someone who had a baby at 47. Total surprise, they went on holiday and it just happened. They were shocked and delighted! He’s now a healthy 12-year-old.😄

Realladymarmalade · 16/10/2020 01:38

One of the 'aestheticians" at my local clinic was 46. Thought was menopause. Owing to the amount of botox and other work she has done she looks about 36 too. Presumably nothing assisted as it was a happy accident 🙉

Honeyandapple · 16/10/2020 01:12

No. Don't know anyone first hand.

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GeordieGirl47 · 16/10/2020 00:36

willowtree81 Wow! I'm assuming she carried to term?

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willowtree81 · 16/10/2020 00:30

My friends colleague thought she was going through the menopause and it turned out it was a baby- she was 50! (Sorry not to be of more help, I don't know the woman.)

Original poster
GeordieGirl47 · 16/10/2020 00:26

Thank you Smile

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TheySeeHerRowling · 16/10/2020 00:23

My best friend's mum was 48 when she was born

I can't help with what helped but just wanted to give you hope

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