TTC at 44..am I being realistic and can it happen?

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Have been TTC for 6 months so not that long at all compared to others. Looking at the stats - apparently 50% of women at 44 get pregnant within one year. I'm not sure if the stats help or not!?!
But I am feeling I should be more realistic in that, at my age, it just may never happen again..

Got preg with my DD in the first cycle at 39, but realise now I was probably just very very lucky! No history of issues, and relatively healthy and fit, but my age is my age..no skirting round that!
periods still incredibly regular.

Every month I symptom spot like crazy - convince myself this is the month (sore boobs, cramps, white CM, moody), then AF arrives..

This month though, we DTD only 2 days before ov (too tired and stressed for more than that!) so it's probably very unlikely, but I do have far less symptoms, just feel achingly tired and a bit sick. 2 days till AF is due...
Keeping everything crossed!

Does anyone else have any experiences or stories about getting preg in your 40s?

There's also an increased risk of miscarriage at that age - I think 40 to over 50% - so getting pregnant is just the first hurdle. Sorry to put a dampener on things but I'd rather know what I'm dealing with.
I do know a woman who got pregnant naturally at 51 (she wasn't trying and it was her first pregnancy!) and went on to have a very healthy baby. There's always hope.

Good luck OP. My friend had her second baby at 44. She had issues conceiving the first one/ went to her IVF appointment and was pregnant. The second one she conceived no issues took a few months but he's now 3 years. She had 2 easy pregnancies xx

lifestooshort that's fantastic!

Thank you :) you too

I know exactly what you mean Sally, I wonder if I've actually had a couple of chemical pregnancies but haven't paid close enough attention.
Wow - 51?! That definitely inspires hope!

Thanks Cece, another really encouraging experience. I'm staying hopeful.

and thanks for the luck! x

Hi, I've come across this post while looking for positive stories of falling pregnant at 44. Lots of positive outcomes that gives me hope.