Positive stories about post miscarriage/almost 40 pregnancy

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Hi, I'm 40 next year and am desperately keen to have a brother or sister for my two year old son. I miscarried three months ago at 8 weeks after TTC for around six months. I'm normally a really positive and optimistic person but I'm worrying myself by how fixated I've become on my age, the increasing risk of miscarriage and just generally that we won't get pregnant again. I know we're lucky to have our amazing son, I'd just love to have this experience again and to give him a sibling. So enough of my self pitying waffle, I'd really love to see if anyone has any positive stories about getting pregnant in simulate circumstances that can make me smile and start to turn the tide back to positivity. X

I'm 41, MMC last year at 11 weeks and now 21 weeks pregnant, all going well so far...

Have a look at the Fabulous 40+ ttc thread (sorry, no link as am on phone, but you'll find it in Conception) - lots of support there, as well as inspiring stories.

Good luck,

Thank you! And Congratulations! I'm inspired ??

3 miscarriages from 4 Ivf cycles, carried my daughter to term aged 40. Then had 2 more ivfs, first one bfn, second is now 4 and snoring in the next room....

Not me, but a friend who is 41 is in her third trimester after having 3 mc in 2 years. Wishing you all the best.

I tried and failed to get pregnant at 36
I tried and failed to get pregnant at 37
I tried and failed to get pregnant at 38
I tried and failed to get pregnant at 39

I had a natural conception, easy pregnancy and lovely birth with my gorgeous ds2 at 40

Miscarried at 11 weeks when 38 ( had 5 and 7 year old ). Pregnant again 9 months later, baby just before turned 40.
Friend had 3 miscarriages after her first 2... Beautiful 3rd child now 6 months old, just before she turns 40.

Wishing you well. X

Thank you so much everyone. I love to hear such positive and encouraging stories, I'm glad it all worked out for you and your friends.
Thanks again, it's really helping x

Hi - I am 40, 20 weeks pregnant today with first child following 2 miscarriages and about 5 years of trying. Baby came through first round of IVF.

It is difficult to cope with our bodies not doing what we want them to do. I think it's maybe the only area we have no control in! And it's totally normal to feel down and negative and fed up. Don't deny your feelings, just be aware of them and know that it is ok to feel like shite after what you've been through.

I would recommend getting IVF and wish I'd got mine sooner - would have saved an awful lot of waiting.... :)

Good luck and hope that things turn out the way you want.

Funnily enough, I'd been thinking about IVF as an option but keep thinking im probably jumping the gun. Is is straight forward if you go private? It would certainly help me feel more in control, you're right Zobbins it's one thing that's really out of your control.