Any positive pregnancy over 40 success stories?

[Liissaa]

After a mmc with my first pregnancy at 40 earlier this year, I would love to hear any success stories of any over 40s who have achieved a successful pregnancy! Xx

Just an update from me! DD was born 3mths before I turned 43 and she is absolutely perfect.
DS is now 4 and about to start reception school, she's 18mths and just absolutely hilarious. They're thick as thieves and the best of friends. We're off to Salou tomorrow morning for 10 days in the sunshine.

@Catconfusion I'm sooo very happy for you! Huge congratulations xxx

Anyone looking for more positive stories should read the biggestshockofmylife thread that is currently on MN. Many many positive stories being posted.

Hi ladies, joining this thread as I am 41. I had a missed miscarriage last year and I must admit, pregnancies happen difficult for us. I am on many other forums and I read a lot about using Steroids and Blood thinners to reduce the risk of miscarriages. Are you of the opinion that with supporting medicines most or some miscarriages can be avoided? This worked for many of my friends and I read many success stories on the forums and wondered whether it is something you have explored and had success after?

Hi everyone, I posted on here when I was ttc my second baby. Here is an update…

I met my husband when I was 38 and we were 39 when we got married. I accidentally got pregnant on my honeymoon but had a devastating mmc at 10 weeks after having extreme sickness. It was all such a shock and I needed surgery. I then had a second miscarriage at 5 weeks straight after. We took a break to have some tests and I was really down so couldn’t face trying. My cycles have always been irregular and I didn’t expect to fall pregnant easily as my mum and sister needed fertility treatment. Also didn’t expect to have mcs. It just wasn’t on my radar how common they are, especially when older.

Our tests were normal so after 4 months we tried again and I conceived my beautiful healthy son just after I turned 40. When he was 9 months I accidentally fell pregnant. We were over the moon but sadly it was another mc at 5 weeks. After 3 back to back miscarriages at a similar stage I conceived my beautiful healthy daughter. I was 42 by this point. There’s a theory that some women are hyper fertile in their 40s. I’ve fallen pregnant every time I’ve tried. The downside of this has been all the losses we’ve had.

In my experience falling pregnant in my 40s has been easy getting it to stick has been the challenge. The two that stayed were with progesterone supplements started just after ovulation. I also took baby aspirin, pregnacare max and coq10. My diet was a Mediterranean one that I tried my best to stick to. I would advise anyone trying to take three months first to eat healthily, take supplements and cut out caffeine/alcohol. This will improve egg quality.

It’s totally possible to have a healthy baby in your 40s but it can be a difficult journey. I wish I’d been more prepared before I first fell pregnant. I wish anyone reading this the best of luck. xx

Hi, I have come across this thread and have found it very helpful reading all the positive stories. I'm 43 and ttc #no2 for over a year. Would love to hear more positive stories of over 43/44 years old who have had successful pregnancies x

Thought I'd write a wee update here too. The first time I posted here I was pregnant (41), unfortunately that pregnancy wasn't to be and I had several further miscarriages. Getting pregnant wasn't my problem but getting it to stick was. Well, I'm here to tell you, I got my happy ending too... I'm writing this message to you whilst feeding my 7month old baby daughter her breakfast. She was born when I was 42. It's not the easiest of roads but don't give up everyone.. it does still happen Xx

Awww @Kittyb22 thank you so much for updating. It’s such a lovely feeling and surreal when they’re here, safe and well. Im 44 now and had a son at 40 and daughter at 42. We had 5 losses but it was all worth it. Sending the best of luck to anyone reading this. It’s totally possible to have babies in your 40s. Keep trying and it’s not over until it’s over! Xx

Hi @Catconfusion that’s excellent news! Can I please ask you - were you given any support medication to prevent further losses? I think this will be relevant for those trying. Anything different in the successful pregnancies or it was all by the nature?

That is wonderful news @Kittyb22, so happy to hear it. It is not an easy road, but sometimes there are beautiful surprises along it.

@Kittyb22 congratulations and thanks for update.

@K8dferXdder I used progesterone from a positive test with my son until 12ish weeks. I was lucky that my doctor prescribed after two losses. No idea if it worked but it’s possible. With my daughter I took it from the day after ovulation. I’d taken it from a positive test with the 3 I lost after my son so thought I’d try something different. She stuck so maybe it was that. I had no signs of low progesterone. A 17 day luteal phase with nice high temps so who knows, maybe just luck. We did fall pregnant every time we tried so it seems I was quite fertile.

I also took Coq10 but just the cheaper stuff off Amazon and Proceive prenatal and Omega 3.

I wish you all the luck in the world! It’s a tough journey but it can totally work out. Please look after your mental health as much as you can. My two babies are here but I’m still struggling with some issues due to the losses and the anxiety of pregnancy after loss. It’s all worth it when they’re here! 🙂 x

Thank you 😊 @Catconfusion very useful tips! We never know what may work but it is worth trying something different and eventually we go there.

I m 45 ttc as I m trying since last 1.5 years.i thought I got one chemical pregnancy in December nothing else.no I m on letrozole, metformin as I m type 2 diabetes plus prenatal vitamins and vitamin D and 100 mg co enzyme q10 but nothing work till now.i have super regular periods ...any recommendations because I can't afford ivf.

Also my amh is 0.9 but still doctor said try your luck

@Ajsharing, just try your luck. I defo can't say what was the magic behind my little miracle, but after trying for years and some early losses, I had a successful pregnancy at 45, gave birth at 46, and the little monkey is now 20 months old. I wish I had a secret to success that I could share, having been through the ringer myself with no luck for years and also not wanting to go down the IVF path. Maybe it was lockdown offering ample opportunity for the right moment, or a change in diet, a job offer making me happy, giving up on TTC which made me more relaxed about everything, or getting the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine two weeks before conception (just a joke, I know this was a highly controversial subject for many, but there is my anecdote - not scientific evidence).
Nobody can tell you what will make the magic happen, which is why this is a massive money-spinner for some to exploit. There just might be that one little egg at that right little moment that meets that right little sperm, and maybe that's all there is to it. Easy for me to say relax, as I am now 48 with a toddler and won't be TTC again, so I won't say it. All I'll say is give yourself some love, be gentle with your expectations, and who knows what might happen. X

How did things develop for you?

Incredible story! Wonderful it worked out for you. I am wondering whether my partner and I can handle the idea of miscarriage, especially as chances are higher mid 40s. I am trying not to stress at the moment and just get some fertility tests done as a first port of call.

I am also 43. Just got my blood tested to check fertility. Will find out next week. How have things been going for you?

Interesting, yes very tough on mental health and I feel society is really to blame for not being more transparent about these topics. Anyway I hope things are going ok for you. I am intrigued about the progesterone, as I am very worried about the prospect of a miscarriage, but that's I guess the risk that has to be accepted with pregnancies in 40s. I guess I necer really thought much about egg age but I am now ...however I am loving reading positive stories on this thread, even if they have been hard to start with.

This thread is jujst what I needed after another horrible night with horrible dreams of not being able to conceive at 42. We have children (born in my 30s) and my last was conveived at 40, born at 41 all natural after doctors told me that I would only be able to conceive via IVF. due to my age. She literally said that it would be nearly impossible to conceive naturally at 40. I stressed so much more than the previous pregnancy as I was over 40 and suddenly the world is against you, it took us a lot longer to get pregnant with our youngest than with the others. My pregnancies have all been amazing!

My husband and I decided we want to have another one and I just turned 42. The midwife and GP as well as my husband are confident I can conceive again (no tests have been done yet, we are 3 months into trying) but I am basically panicking with all the bad news out there, taking many supplements to try and keep eggs and everything healthy but I think the stress is the one that ruins it and finding this thread gives me hope that I too will be able to conceive in my 40s. Thank you so much!

We started trying when I was 28 and DH 30. Turns out we both have issues and after 10 different fertility treatments (IVF,IUI) over 12 years I am now 17 weeks at 40 years old.
I was really worried about being pregnant at 40 but so far no one professional has batted an eyelid- I'm fit and healthy and have had zero issues so far.
We could have crammed more IVF in and been successful earlier but I never wanted to get pregnant with a large debt so we have been careful, we have also enjoyed having a life in between and I'm happy with where we are now. It means we may not have more than one child but right now that doesn't matter to me at all I'm just absolutely delighted we have managed to finally get to where we are.

Hiya
it is indeed possible and well meaning doctors don’t always have all the answers because they are human just like us. I think sometimes they don’t want to give hope for fear of being wrong but I always believe that you are the only person that knows your body and its ability to carry a baby. I would say to say thanks for the advice but I’m not going to listen anyways:-)

there is a website that I found useful called fertility for the soul and the lady on their conceived two children, naturally over 40. She also has some lovely YouTube videos to help you stay grounded and less stressed. Hypnotherapy worked for me as well although I must admit to being sceptical about it before I tried it. It made me super relaxed.