Aged 48. Pregnant naturally and unexpectedly.

[BabaGanouche]

So worried. Just had a positive pregnancy test (or five tests to confirm) that I am pregnant again at 48. I have two other children born in my forties. First planned at 40, second a surprise miracle at 46. Both healthy and incredibly advanced for their ages. Anyone had a good outcome with a natural pregnancy this late. I really don't know what to do. I will have the harmony blood test, but even if this is okay, I'm not sure I can go through with this pregnancy. Anyone been in a similar situation. Advice desperately needed. Thank you. So happy with the two I have got, but terrified of having another when I will be 49.

Congratulations OP. I think you are wonderfully lucky

Huge Congratulations! A shock I’m sure but a wonderful blessing too. Wishing you a happy, healthy pregnancy.

Congratulations

Congratulations, OP! I think that is wonderful news!
I am 46, and yearning a second baby, but I’m widowed so would need to go down the sperm donation road.
The issue that makes me hesitate is not that of having a baby in my late 40s, but of having a teenager in my early sixties (quite likely as a single mother). Has anyone here dealt with that? Perhaps I should start a new thread.

Stop worrying it will be fine! Chill out, this is a blessing , life is full of challenges whether you’re pregnant or not, remember you are strong and you will cope with whatever life has in store for you, and baby will flourish. Age is simply a number, if you have looked after yourself then you will be healthier than women 10 years younger. Just go with the flow and find happiness xx

Wow. I had IVF for my first, born when I was 43. For 5 years we have used no contraception because we didn’t want to do more IVF or try in any organised way, but would be happy with a miracle if one happened. It didn’t. Just last week I spoke to the doctor about finally starting to use birth control again as I felt that 48 was just too old for a baby (also too big a gap with my son). Now you’re making me doubt myself! Best of luck!

Oh wow I'm 48 but sadly no more for me. Congratulations. I've known 2 ladies who had healthy babies in their late 40s early 50s. One was my mil and he was her 5th and a complete surprise but they embraced it and they had a wonderful family life. Other was a friend who thought she was going through menopause. He's now a strapping 20 something. How exciting for you all. Xxx

48 isn’t a lot different to 46. If you got through that pregnancy ok there’s no reason this one should be anything but ok.

Congratulations.

My mum had my baby sister at 44 and there was a woman of 52 on the ward both babies fine

Thank you all for your positive responses, and inspiring experiences. I can't tell you how much it means to me. I have gone through a myriad of emotions since discovering my pregnancy. Obviously I worry about the immediate and distant future. My grandmothers were both strong and healthy until well into their nineties. Sadly both lost children far too young ..one was my own darling mum, as well as my aunt who died leaving a baby and toddler. I am so grateful that my grandmother was there to support me and my cousins. My grandmother took in my cousins when their mother died...she was in her mid fifties at the time. So, there are no guarantees in this life. Live it. Love life. Cherish your loved ones. Stay healthy x

Ah lovely, inspiring stories!!
OP I I think the supplement from the US you may be on about is DHEA?
I have taken it intermittently over the past 2 or 3 yrs(not necessarily for fertility).maybe I need to get back on it!
I currently take VitD
VitC ,aspirin and recently Sony isoflavins. Oh and maca powder

I want a baby

Iusedtobecarmen, yes I think DHEA was the one. I think she also took royal jelly supplements. And Maca I think. I remember being absolutely transfixed when she relayed her "battle" to conceive (this is how she described her journey to motherhood - a battle against her own body). After twenty years and several miscarriages she did finally become a Mama. Whether it would have happened anyway, who knows. But she is adamant that her supplements played a huge part. As well as a healthy lifestyle.
Wishing you the best of luck xx

@Iusedtobecarmen are you taking Ubiquinol? Worth looking into that, I took it for egg quality prior to both my successful pregnancies.

OP congratulations on your news. I was 40 when I conceived twins naturally after 4 years of TTC and two rounds of ICSI to have my older daughter. I agree that there needs to be more awareness of fertility into 40+ aged women, and also the risk of multiples. Twins are amazing but it’s an increased risk for mum and the babies.

If I can have twins at 41 I think you will be ok having one at 48. All the best!

Congratulations!
My mum had my little brother at 47 , she thought she was going through menopause.
The doctors tried to scare her but thank goals he was born healthy , just finished uni etc.
It was hard for her at times because she thought she was done having kids but if you already have 2 little ones then you are already in the swing of it!
Wish you all the best .

Just wondering how you're doing? Has the baby arrived yet?

This is a blessing, you've been given another beautiful life xx congratulations 🥰🥰🥰

Saw this in trending, would love to know an update, hope all is good.

@BabaGanouche I saw this in trending too and would love to know if your little miracle has arrived yet?!

How was your pregnancy in the end? Looking for some hope.

How was the rest of your pregnancy?
entering my third trimester at 48 and looking for reassurance

Congrats, sorry can't help but I wish you the best@Mishmish79

I'm also following this thread and wondering what the outcome was.

I'm 51 and have been suffering with bad peri-menopause symptoms and suddenly this cycle I have missed a period for the first time since having DS 10 years ago. We haven't exactly been careful 😳...But surely at 51 I can't be pregnant! I feel ancient!! Are pregnancy symptoms the same as menopause?

This has brought me so much hope. I’m 47 and I’ve been TTC for the last 3.5 years (I left it late and didn’t think it would be difficult to get pregnant) . My doctor said with my test results I’ve got a <1% chance of getting pregnant now and I was just about to give up. But after seeing this message I think I’ll keep going. 😇

Good luck & New Year baby dust Tillyminny
💖

I had my last at 42years old again miracle baby BIG BIG surprise, after believing our family was complete and last one just started school . Others were not always as accepting of this pregnancy as when I was younger, I found this a really hard time, but go with your heart what feels right will be right 👍. Our our first was ivf , 2nd , 3rd and this pregnancy 4th all natural ( same partner , and many years ago told are chances of conceiving was so slim ( male factor) and 10 years later I am a mum if 4 !!!! To be honest I didn’t enjoy this last pregnancy because everyone kept telling me it’s higher risk for older mums ( put the fear in me really ! ) and everything went like clock work , no problems throughout my pregnancy or birth or after ! Try and stay positive it’s hard with all the negativity about older mums etc , but it can be all ok , I have NO regrets the kids keep me young , I wish you all the luck in the world ! You can do this 👍xxx