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Is this positive?!

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Omgwhatthehell · 01/12/2021 13:13

I’ve name changed for this. I am due in hospital tomorrow for a colposcopy because of periods being all over the place. Just decided to do a pregnancy test just to be on the safe side.
DH and I were told earlier this year it was very unlikely we could conceive due to my age and low AMH levels.

Was not expecting this. I’m not going nuts am I? Is this positive? Is there any way it could be wrong?

DH is at work & I can’t talk to him for a couple of hours. Am shaking.

Is this positive?!
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ChazsBrilliantAttitude · 11/02/2022 18:38

What a lovey thread. Huge congratulations.

netflixfan · 11/02/2022 18:38

Cogratulations! Dont worry for one minute about a couple of drinks. Keep updating us please!

montysma1 · 11/02/2022 18:38

My cousin had rounds and rounds of unsuccessful IVF. They gave up finally as the mental stress was too much. Next thing of course, she was pregnant naturally!

I had my twins at 42 (natural), and then a shock addition at 45 and 9 months, also natural.
So don't bet on the just one! I think maybe our bodies have a last hurrah!

OmegaAlpha · 11/02/2022 18:21

Can I just say this happened to me - was told I had a 1 in a million chance of getting pregnant, that IVF wouldn't work as barely any egg production, my AMH levels were too low to get pregnant, I even tried the private Harley Street clinic where they take your one egg and mollycoddle it, but they couldn't even harvest one, as each time I went they had all turned to cysts or something (sorry, not great at the technical stuff). Anyway, I had completely given up and come to terms with it, then conceived completely naturally on holiday in France, drinking (and even the odd fag - whoops), at the grand old age of 43! Gave birth to a healthy ruddy baby boy when I was 44. He's now a lively lovely 7 nearly 8 year old, and I am an exhausted (but young at heart!) 52 year old. He is my miracle boy, and I completely love him. He does have an older sister, who's 12, so had her when I was 39! We love our family of three (sadly their dad didn't last the distance although he co-parents). Congratulations - and don't think of yourself as old. Here in south London most of my friends don't have their babies until nearly or around 40!

TheSummerHolidaysMakeMeCrazy · 11/02/2022 18:18

What a heartwarming thread.

I clicked on expecting a covid test pic and the OP getting a pasting for not posting in the covid topic.

Congratulations to you and your husband Flowers

BadHairDayExpert · 11/02/2022 18:15

I was 41 when I had my last one, I am delighted for you. You are not ancient until you see elderly primagravida on your notes! Wink
Hope all goes well with the rest of your pregnancy Xx Daffodil

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Omgwhatthehell · 11/02/2022 18:10

@Opalfeet

I've only just read the thread as it's popped up on main page. I love a bit of good news and it's nice not having to wait for the positive updates.

Sorry @Omgwhatthehell I can't help wondering what your age is as you seem to regard yourself as 'ancient'.

I’m 41 @Opalfeet I know it’s not actually ‘ancient’ but I thought my fertility has fallen off a cliff and that I was starting the peri-menopause.
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Phobiaphobic · 11/02/2022 18:02

This is so sweet. Congratulations!

SpiderVersed · 11/02/2022 17:55

The sickness can be so dreadful. I found eating little and often helped quite a bit with the worst of it.

I kept a few packets of nuts and dried fruit in my bag/pockets all the time helped stave it off. You know those little packs at the tills in Aldi? that sort of thing.

hangrylady · 11/02/2022 17:54

Sorry just realised this is an older thread and you've already had the scan! Agree it's a lovely thread,

hangrylady · 11/02/2022 17:48

Yes! Congratulations OP

DeadButDelicious · 11/02/2022 17:45

What a lovely thread! Congratulations OP!

IReallyLikeCrows · 11/02/2022 17:42

This thread is the loveliest thing! @Omgwhatthehell your delight is infectious and I went squee when I saw your sonogram. I'm glad for you that the sickness is starting to ease and so happy for you and your DH that this lovely surprise came into your life.

Opalfeet · 11/02/2022 17:39

I've only just read the thread as it's popped up on main page. I love a bit of good news and it's nice not having to wait for the positive updates.

Sorry @Omgwhatthehell I can't help wondering what your age is as you seem to regard yourself as 'ancient'.

SunshineCake1 · 11/02/2022 17:38

Just seen this thread for the first time after a really difficult day and I am thrilled for you @Omgwhatthehell. I hope you don't have any more nausea and you soon have your baby in your arms. Not too soon, July middle is soon enough. Take care.

labyrinthlaziness · 11/02/2022 17:35

That was a nice read - congrats and best wishes

grapewine · 11/02/2022 17:30

Such a lovely thread - congratulations!

Ivegottagoforaliedown · 11/02/2022 17:29

This has made me smile, so happy for you!! I found out I was pregnant in January 2021 which was a huge shock, I have a 4.5 month old asleep on me now. It's so surreal isn't it, I kept thinking no surely there isn't a baby in there. But sure enough with each scan there he was! Then I could see/feel he was there too.

I'd also love to read your updates! Hope your pregnancy goes smoothly and congratulations to you both!! Flowers

ChittyChittyBoomBoom · 11/02/2022 17:26

This has been a lovely thread to read, congratulations!

Mumzoo5070 · 11/02/2022 17:23

Congrats, I'm so so happy for you x

Nocutenamesleft · 11/02/2022 17:11

@Omgwhatthehell

We’ve had our scan and all is looking good. Thought I’d share it with you all. Due date is 31st July.

We were both quite nervous but the sonograper was lovely.
She said all is looking well. And that the baby has a cute face. I imagine she says that to everyone, but it was still nice!

It was incredible to see the little one moving around in there. And see all of it’s fibgers and toes. We feel excited but are very much taking this stage by stage.

We chose to have the tests available. There’s no sign of Down’s syndrome from the scan, but we should know within 4 days if the bloods indicate a high chance of this, Edwards or Patau.

That’s my birthday. What an excellent date!!!
RampantIvy · 11/02/2022 17:10

I am so happy for you @Omgwhatthehell. Your experience almost exactly mirrors what happened to me. I conceived DD just after my 41st birthday thinking I was never going to get pregnant. In spite of a high risk pregnancy I had a very straightforward labour and delivery, and the result of this is sitting at the dining room table writing her dissertation for her final year at university.

Lots of luck for a happy and healthy remaining pregnancy and labour Flowers

Savingpeoplehuntingthings · 11/02/2022 17:06

This is the most lovely there's I've ever read on here. Big congratulations op x

ShittyFingers · 11/02/2022 17:05

I havnt been following your story but I’ve just seen this thread. I’m so happy for you OP ❤️

cate16 · 11/02/2022 16:58

This such a lovely thread. I've had a sad day and this has really cheered me up! I am so please for you :) :) :)

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