Positive pregnant at 45 stories

[redskyatnight99]

TTC our second which was delayed for a number of years sadly.
Reaching 45 anytime has run out but I'm hoping any positive stories of being pregnant over 44 might help 😊
IVF isn't an option.

So did you have a second, first, third....over 44?

I got pregnant at 43? I also had a very early miscarriage at 6 weeks a few months prior to that. She is now 12!
She was my last baby. Harder to conceive than all the rest though. Took 6 months after m/c. Pregnancy was absolutely fine and completely normal, as was the birth. Goodluck OP.

@neveradullmoment99 thank you
I think I have to face facts that it's probably too late and I'm so, so grateful for our beautiful DD. X

Hi I have just found out I am pregnant at 45... I am already a mum to 8 eldest is 28 and youngest is 7. This was not planned. I thought It was menopause but bloods showed up as I am pregnant and naturally. What a shock i was and still in . Everything going on in my mind in regards to my age babies health and how my other children and familie will react . Alot to think about have not enjoyed as yet but as I have been told
A blessing

@Charzz congratulations!
Also 45 and TTC number 2.
It's been a year.
Had my first aged 40.
Are OPKs worth a shot?
Cycles are very regular and 24 days.

I'm 45 also and 7 weeks pregnant, it is easy to say try not to worry but my grandmother had child the year before me, we went to school together, my grandmother only passed away 2 years ago she was great, she helping raise Me also as my father passed when I was only 6 he had cancer he was only 36 so there really is no point worrying I believe life's already laid out for us xx good luck and enjoy your little bundle x

Congrats @Ome
All the very best.

It's very encouraging to hear of others TTC at 45 and conceiving!

There is hope for you don’t lose hope though I know everyone is different x . I’m 45 but much closer now to 46 & have just discovered I’m pregnant, trying NOT to conceive. I had not long had coil removed, was trying natural contraception to avoid pregnancy as periods still regular like clockwork. Was even using ovulation tests to make doubly sure when I’m fertile and to avoid this time! As well as using withdrawal. However the latter didn’t happen on one occasion and the ovulation test strips were useless I’ve since discovered ! I know exactly when I conceived as partner works away. It was day 10 of my cycle. I am awaiting private scan this week before I share this news with anyone including my partner first, as I was too early on when I found out to know if this pregnancy is viable or not. I do however feel very pregnant! Should now be 6 +4 . Age can be a factor ofcourse but everyone’s different so, you truly never know xxx wishing you best of luck with TtC xxx

@Sunshinemoon2020 congratulations on your pregnancy!
How are you feeling? How did the tests go?
Also 45 and TTC number 2 but with no luck!
We have been TTC for about 2 years...

Interesting what you say about the OPKs not being very reliable 😊
When I fell pregnant with my first I didn't get one positive on the Clearblues....

How long are your cycles?

Mine are still pretty regular but shorter at 24/25. And because I'm using the FLO app and tracking more I'm aware of when my AF is much heavier if I've had a stressful month etc.

Did you also take any vitamin s?

X

@theleavesfall24 Good morning lovely. Thank you for your reply. Firstly I want to wish you the very best with TTC. It’s coincidental you asked me about vitamins cause I last night, with early pregnancy insomnia, spent time looking online & have discovered that a vitamin I was taking for skin benefits, is thought to help fertility which I had no idea of!!! 😆

It made me wonder if that played any part or not, though I doubt it. The vitamin is COQ10, which I was taking for skin benefits & energy for about 8 months! I also always take a multi vitamin & iron. Have done for years. I work out regularly (not obsessively) & run.

My cycles have been very regular at 28 days for about 15 years. In my 20s they were every 26 days.

If I knew my partner would be happy, even though I would have to deal with everyone’s judgements at mid 40s, that part I will deal with, other peoples issues are their problem not mine - and I would be over the moon as well as nervous ofcourse like any mum to be.

But I don’t think he will be. At all. More so through his own anxiety and past experience in relationships. I think he may need some time to process & I hope that he will come around to it. He is a good man it will just trigger worry thoughts for him at first, this I know.

I will keep hoping for some positive news for you and your partner in 2024🙏🏼☺️

xxx

Hi . I conceived naturally at 44. I was playing netball regularly and continued for almost 5 months as I didn’t realise I was pregnant. Pregnancy was pretty good except for high blood pressure at the end. Good Luck OPx

Thank you, I’ve been carrying on working out & running as usual so far but it’s very early days still. Wow that must have been such a shock albeit lovely one, to find out 5 months in. I’m so glad your pregnancy was mostly smooth. I hope high BP didn’t cause too many issues towards the end. I hope you and little one (or maybe bigger now , not sure how long ago your pregnancy was ) are both doing well x

Hi there, I've just had my 4th baby at 45. We weren't actively trying to conceive but also, not doing anything to stop it (thought it was highly unlikely tbh) and so we were surprised but overjoyed on finding out we were expecting! Pregnancy was very smooth and she's a very chilled baby so far. My other babies were born when I was 36, 38 and 43. I also had 3 miscarriages in between the second and third babies which was tough.

Don't give up hope as there is always a chance! Wishing you the very best of luck xx

Just discovered for certain my little bean didn’t make it. A missed miscarriage 😢It was not meant to be I suppose, doesn’t stop the sadness. But I do accept that 🙏🏼 🤍 Never lose hope for pregnancy 🤰 & it being healthy no matter age. I have one friend older than me who had her now 10 year old at 48, naturally. She is now 58 (!) BUT it gave her a new lease of life too 🥰 Best of luck and best wishes to all x

This is so positive to hear, I’m 44 in a week and have been TTC for 2years :(

went a maternity unit with work the other night and was chatting to a MW who said they see so many women in their mid to late forties and it’s so normal now which was reassuring

My younger sister is the result of a natural pregnancy at 45, delivered at 46. Both mother and baby entirely healthy.

HI Ladies, I am 43, and TTC, am worried about MC, and how that could affect me and my partner, but hearing postive stories is so inspiring :)

Im
just about to turn 43 ttc had a mc at start of Feb 2nd cycle of it not happening.

Just checking in to see how everyone is going?
Any updates and news?
X

I had my first and only at 45, conceived naturally and all went well.

I’m still waiting for AF on now on CD34 and nothing happening.

@Sosmoo congratulations! How old is your little one now? 😊

@Rosyposy26 fingers crossed for you!

Has anyone had any luck with CB digital OPKs??

So I got a 0 on day 8.
A flashing smiley face on day 9.
A static face on day 10.

All testing on first morning wee.

Is it right to have such a short flashy smiley face?

My cycles are pretty regular at 24/25.

DTD the morning of Day 10....
Too late? Maybe try again tonight ?

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