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Any one conceived in their 40s?

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EnnaMc · 18/03/2022 17:52

Sorry for posting again so soon. I only joined last night and have done two posts already.

I'm feeling so disheartened and just wondered if there's anyone who can tell me they have conceived naturally over the age of 40?

Thank you

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traceyann44 · 23/03/2022 07:11

I’m confused my af. Came early 6 days earlier it started off as 2 days spotting and flowed like my regular af for 2 days I am now only getting spotting again today my af has never been this early I have tested and getting shadows on hpt nothing I can shout about ..

I even got my daughter who has 2 babies to do a test for me to see if she gets a shadow completely blank on hers so even though I’m getting shadows it’s not progressing to anything eles I’m confused .

Maybe premenopausal maybe just a one off period I don’t know .

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EnnaMc · 22/03/2022 09:00

These are all such wonderful posts. I'm reading them every day to fill me with a positive mindset. Thank you all for replying ❤️

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Ragwort · 22/03/2022 07:42

Yes - first (& only Grin) baby just before my 43rd birthday ... without really 'trying' - thought the lack of periods was the menopause!

Mattieandmummy · 22/03/2022 07:39

Yes me, twice at 40. Miscarried the first but first time trying with both babies. Good luck x

Moobootoyoutoo · 20/03/2022 07:26

Yes, didn't think it was possible anymore (from either of us) but now #4 is on route at the age of 44! Eek

Best wishes to you though

sandgrown · 20/03/2022 07:04

I conceived my “surprise “ baby at 44. Trouble free pregnancy right to the end when my blood pressure went up so I had a c section. DS is now a strapping 19 year old. Good luck x

Neurodiversitydoctor · 20/03/2022 06:59

I always offer this on these threads: my cleaner had her beautiful daughter at 46, total surprise baby. She is 13 and the Apple of her Mum's eye.

Beachsidesunset · 20/03/2022 06:58

Conceived naturally at 39, 40, 43 and 45. Healthy babies. All bodies are different and you can have fertility problems at any age. Just be as well as you can be, physically and mentally.

cptartapp · 20/03/2022 06:54

My friend had her second set of twins at 47. Her first set were 17!
All well.

MintJulia · 20/03/2022 06:47

I conceived my only dc naturally at 44 & 5 months, with only one ovary & tube. I wasn't trying to conceive so it was a bit of a surprise.

Problem free pregnany, natural birth, DS is now 13 and healthy.

Eat healthily, get plenty of sleep and keep stress to a minimum. Good luck.

traceyann44 · 20/03/2022 06:41

Hi everybody well I’m glad some of you are over 40 I’m 50 no judgment please I have been ttc a successful pregnancy for 17 yrs yea you read that right I do have 3 beautiful daughters from a previous relationship I’ve been with my new partner for 17 yrs and married for 2 yrs we have had all fertility testing and all come back normal I have gotten pregnant 3 times and those 3 are baby angels … I know it’s possible to have a successful pregnancy at our age it dose happen … but we just never know what our eggs are like until we go for IVF And that’s not an option for us … so we plod on and off it happens it happens .

Good luck to al of you and wishing you the very best on your ttc journey

samthebordercollie · 19/03/2022 20:44

Conceived naturally at 40 DS born at age 41, conceived again age 44.

Charley50 · 19/03/2022 20:12

My mum had me at 43.

Thursday37 · 19/03/2022 20:08

Yes, I was just shy of 41, DH was almost 46. Conceived with no effort and no help (no charting, vitamins or anything else). First baby for both of us.
We aren’t having a number 2, but a recent fertility check at almost 44 and 49 suggests we are still good. It’s luck of the draw.

Honeyishrunk · 19/03/2022 20:03

I was 40 with my second.Im 42 and currently 30 weeks pregnant with our third.

Marilla1966 · 19/03/2022 19:53

I was 39 with my first and 41 with my second. Both conceived naturally. In fact, I fell pregnant at first attempt with second child. Wishing you all the best x

bluebellsandcustard · 19/03/2022 19:49

Yes, by accident I'm currently pregnant. I'm 46 in a few days!

Makinglists · 19/03/2022 19:41

I was 41 with Ds2. Best friend had her second at 43.

Cofefefe · 19/03/2022 19:37

I'm 40 and this is my first month trying. I'm not expecting it to be easy, or even to happen at all if I'm honest. But these stories give me a bit of hope!

crackofdoom · 19/03/2022 18:58

^same as sugarblossom

Surgarblossom · 19/03/2022 18:55

I conceived naturally at 40 and had DS at 41.
Good luck !

Titsflyingsouth · 19/03/2022 11:48

Not quite 40...conceived naturally on first try at 39. Genuinely surprised by how quickly it happened.

User838960 · 19/03/2022 00:07

SIL had 2 rounds of IVF at 44 with no joy and conceived naturally. Had DN at 45. Good luck x

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EnnaMc · 18/03/2022 23:25

Thank you everyone. These messages give me hope

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RedWingBoots · 18/03/2022 18:41

Yes at 42 and had her at 43.

OP if you have been trying for over 6 months both you and your DP both need to get checked out.