Have a baby now, or risk not being able to?

[EsmereldaBelle]

I am 20y/o and diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Failure. Doctors say one of my ovaries has completely stopped functioning and the other is deteriorating. So my fertility isn't great and likely to get much worse, pretty quick.
DP and I have been together 4 years and we both want children desperately, but my health has put my in a position where we need to decide if it will be now, or risk not being able to in the future.
DP is in a very stable full time managerial position. Finances are also very stable, thanks to generous family over the years.
What would you do? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Never felt the need to respond to a post as urgently as this one. Have your baby/babies right now

I would have the baby now.

I had my first baby in my early 20s and my second in my 30s.

It was much easier in my 20s for a million and one reasons! Although I love both my dc.

At 20 your baby will still be old enough for you to go on and do things when youre 30s.

I wouldn't even hesitate in your situation. I too have fertility problems.

I would speak to a fertility dr - storing embryos might be wise if you want a sibling down the track... or they may have drugs to 'switch on' your ovaries temporarily.

But ivf rates are low for a take home baby, so another definitely saying do it now - but speak to dr about future options for sibling or if you have problems.

How was it discovered, if that's not too personal to ask?

Another saying go for it! Good luck!

Have a baby now.

I had my first at 23 though I first got pregnant at 20 but had a miscarriage. I have no regrets about having children early.
I am now in my mid 30's and find it hard breaking seeing friends my age going through fertility treatment.

Thank you ALL for your kind words and input on my situation.
We have decided to start TTC asap.

Jenny70 - I was going to the doctor for very irregular and painful periods and my doctor discovered via blood work that i had very uneven hormone levels, so went for ultrasound and tests and was diagnosed with POF. Been very hard but keeping our fingers crossed!!!

HAVE THE BABY!!!!!!

As a mum who had four dds in her late 30s and doesn't regret the decision, I say have a baby now :-)!

Luckily you know that you have fertility issues. I second the poster who said to speak to a specialist as I would also look to freezing some eggs just in case.

I understand you feel young, you are young! However, you can do all those things you wanted to do when your babies are a little bigger. Surround yourself with family to help you out and good luck!

Yay! Can this be your live POAS thread?

OP make sure you post back on this thread when you have success

Hello! I annoyingly decided to start TTC the day after my most fertile day last cycle so having a really long wait to find out if we've had any luck since, seems like forever. Ovulated today and been getting down and dirty most days for a few weeks now (sorry for tmi but these early days are still exciting and fun)
I shall keep y'all up to date with POAS :)

Hope you are all well :D

TTC this month, but a bit unsure on when to test? Cycle is 28 days, ovulated on the 29th (day 15) so am I right in thinking I can test around 10th of September? Thanks guys :)

Sorry, I'm totally rubbish with working out cycles but just wanted to wish you the best of luck I'm 18 and expecting my first in November, I know what you mean about feeling too young to be a mama :)

Hi Daley! Thank you so much! Congratulations, November babies are the best (I was one)

Yay some down and dirty action Test the day after your period is due is my advice - don't test before your period is due, it's just not very reliable, so if it's negative you need to test again later anyway, so may as well wait. Best of luck - let us know either way, fingers crossed!

Thanks Shreddies!! Period due on the 11th, this 2ww stuff doesn't half drag on