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I'm 47. Should I believe this?

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lizziecat1 · 03/06/2024 17:47

Just turned 47 and got this result on an easy at home test (mid morning, same result mid afternoon)

5 weeks since last period (usually fairly regular at 28 days - been a little less regular over last few months, so assumed perimenopause was starting)

Not actually ttc, but definitely not doing anything to prevent it.

So.... would you believe this result?
Or could I be getting a false result because I'm in/near perimenopause?

I'm 47. Should I believe this?
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godmum56 · 20/06/2024 15:09

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LarkLane · 20/06/2024 15:07

I'm so sad for you, sending you a big hug if that is ok. I'm so sorry and we are all here thinking of you.

LividLove · 20/06/2024 15:06

Oh gosh. Was hoping so much for you. So sorry. Look after yourself, it's a huge deal emotionally.

TruthorDie · 20/06/2024 15:05

Really sorry to hear this. Thinking of you

desperatedaysareover · 20/06/2024 15:02

ah I’m sorry, from another stranger with their fingers crossed for you. Be good to yourself and take care 🌷

sooverthisnow76 · 20/06/2024 15:02

Oh OP I'm sorry this didn't turn out as you hoped. I was checking back, excited for your update. Sending hugs.

WessexPrincess · 20/06/2024 15:01

So sorry to read your latest update 💐

Notacrab · 20/06/2024 15:00

I've been watching your thread Lizziecat1, I'm very sorry this hasn't turned out as you hoped x

Notacrab · 20/06/2024 14:59

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If ever there was a time to read the fucking thread...

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Sleepychicken · 20/06/2024 14:52

I was watching the thread with hope. I’m so sorry and hope you are ok xx

maddiemookins16mum · 20/06/2024 14:50

Aww, I’m sorry, I’ve actually just welled up a wee bit for you.

atotalshambles · 20/06/2024 14:47

Sending you hugs OP. My GP says she has a patient at 53 who thought she was past the baby stage and ended up with a viable pregnancy so you are definitely not too old I'm sorry you haven't had the outcome you wanted. Look after yourself and lots of love xxx

FartingAgainstThunder · 20/06/2024 14:46

I'm really sorry 😞

50plusproblems · 20/06/2024 14:42

Ah I’m so sorry OP Flowers

Sunny1234567 · 20/06/2024 14:41

I've been following your thread. I'm very sorry. Sending you hugs.

BooseysMom · 20/06/2024 14:39

Just found your thread and was rooting for you so deeply. I'm so sorry 💐

wildthingsinthenight · 20/06/2024 14:34

So sorry OP xxxx

Wimbledonmum1985 · 20/06/2024 14:31

So sorry to hear this, thinking of you

Olika · 20/06/2024 14:30

So sorry to hear this. ❤️‍🩹

User543211 · 20/06/2024 14:25

I'm so sorry OP. Sending hugs and hope you're ok.

losinghope90 · 20/06/2024 14:25

@lizziecat1 I was watching this thread with so much hope for you. I am absolutely gutted that it wasn't the outcome you hoped for. Thinking of you and sending lots of love xx

LolaJ87 · 20/06/2024 14:22

I'm really sorry @lizziecat1 - that is so very sad. Thinking of you x

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lizziecat1 · 20/06/2024 14:05

A rather sad update, for anyone following this thread.
Second scan today showed no embryo, which means almost certainly this is not a viable pregnancy.
My 47 year old eggs are clearly a little past it.
I'm not surprised - I knew this was a very likely outcome. Still sad though. 😔

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GoogleWhacking · 14/06/2024 11:43

lizziecat1 · 13/06/2024 15:34

So.... had a scan this morning, and it's very early - too early to say whether it's developing into a viable pregnancy or not. Matches my estimate of late ovulation, and nothing seen on scan to indicate a problem given those dates.
So more waiting...... another scan in a week to see what's happening.
But I guess, for now, I'm as pregnant as I can be!

Thank you for all your moral support, everyone!

Thanks for the update. Please let us know how you get on. I'm excited for you!!