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Any one conceived in their 40s?

36 replies

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

OP posts:
stuntbubbles · 18/03/2022 18:40

I hope so! I’m 40 and TTC, following for the power of positive thinking

Mumwithapub · 18/03/2022 18:40

Yep conceived 1st at 43, plot your ovulation with ovulation strips I found mine was out of sync with most on line trackers I was ovulating earlier than the norm.

OldTinHat · 18/03/2022 18:39

When I had my DC, I was the only one in late 20s in my antenatal classes and then toddler groups. Everyone else conceived naturally and were early 40s.

Kennykenkencat · 18/03/2022 18:39

Most of my NCT class when I was pregnant and 38 and only the 4th youngest in the group
I then got pregnant at 40 with Ds.

Flidina · 18/03/2022 18:39

Had my son at 40 and my daughter at 43, both conceived naturally

spangleswereace · 18/03/2022 18:35

Me!
Had my first at 40 and my second at 45, conceived naturally and trouble free pregnancies 😊

TiredbutTrying41 · 18/03/2022 18:29

Hi. I’m pregnant with number 2. I’m 41. Took 3 months to conceive.

tadpole39 · 18/03/2022 18:21

Second child at 42, 3 miscarriages prior but never gave up!!

FBCandLFT · 18/03/2022 18:13

Yes me, 40 and 43. No difficulties.

SirChenjins · 18/03/2022 17:57

My friend did - she’d had IVF ten years previously to have her DC1 and then gave up all hope of having another due to the cost plus the emotional and physical impact of further cycles of IVF. She conceived naturally at 42. My Granny had my Uncle at 44 - no fertility treatment either.

A client of my DH’s has just given birth to her naturally conceived child in her early fifties!

Good luck, I hope it works out for you 🤞🤞🤞

Outlookmainlyfair · 18/03/2022 17:57

Yes, it is possible. I had my DS at 41. good luck!