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HammerToFall · 14/03/2022 21:39

I'm 43 my husband is 50. He has anti sperm antibodies. We tried ivf and icsi a few years ago but no luck. We adopted two kids and we are a happy family of four. The kids are in their teens.

Haven't had a period since november presumed menopause. Just to tile it out ive done a pregnancy test. You can guess the rest.

How many of these are
False positives with the menopause etc

What!!
OP posts:
Theonlyoneiknow · 03/05/2022 22:48

Congratulations OP this is great news! :)

Ionianprincess · 03/05/2022 22:50

Wonderful op! Keep coming back and letting us know how you’re getting on

Frazzled2207 · 03/05/2022 22:51

Congratulations. What a lovely thread.

have you told the kids? What do they think!

Irishfarmer · 03/05/2022 22:52

Fantastic news!! I can only imagine the shock it was. Hope you're feeling ok

ShakespearesSisters · 03/05/2022 22:55

Fantastic news x x

oakleaffy · 03/05/2022 22:57

Well what a surprise!
My mum was told she’d never be able to have children due to illness.

It happens.
Best of luck :) 🙂

LilacPoppy · 03/05/2022 22:58

That’s great news congratulations.

Clawdy · 03/05/2022 23:01

Lovely news, keep us all posted.

Katy4321 · 03/05/2022 23:01

Congratulations. I'm now just turned 45 and laying next to my unexpected 6 month old in their cot. It has been an amazing experience

Lalliella · 03/05/2022 23:03

Wow what a lovely story! Congratulations OP!

Instantnoodles · 03/05/2022 23:05

Congratulations!

Snowflakes1122 · 03/05/2022 23:05

What a lovely post 🙂

Congratulations!

MadKittenWoman · 03/05/2022 23:06

[Flowers] One DS via ICSI. Could only have dreamed of this!

cantfightthemoonlightt · 03/05/2022 23:08

This is the best thing Iv ever read on here

So so happy for you and your family op ❤️❤️

hmb255 · 03/05/2022 23:10

Congratulations, such a lovely thread x

dollymuchymuchness · 03/05/2022 23:12

Massive congratulations @HammerToFall 🌺

ClaryFairchild · 03/05/2022 23:12

My DC went to a village infant school that had predominantly older mothers. Most of us had DC in the mid to late 30s but a few had them in their early 40s. Not completely unusual.

You know how to raise children, depending on how olde your DC were when you adopted them the early days/weeks/years might be a learning experience but it's often different for each child anyway!

Congratulations, enjoy your surprise child!!!!

Sheilaroundthefountain · 03/05/2022 23:19

Congratulations, I want to cry for you 😃

emmajane90 · 03/05/2022 23:20

This is so lovely 🥰🥰 congratulations!!

TokyoSushi · 03/05/2022 23:26

Congratulations! What a lovely thread!

JayAlfredPrufrock · 03/05/2022 23:27

Oh my this has cheered me right up and brought a tear to my eye.

Many many congratulations.

Teenagehorrorbag · 03/05/2022 23:28

Wow, congratulations! It must be weird when you think the baby days are over, but I'm sure you'll rise to the challenge. As your other two are teens it shouldn't be too tricky logistically.

I had DTs aged 44 after various failed IVFs etc and eventually used donor eggs. It was all amazing - enjoy every minute, and remember - you can always buy an e-bike to keep up when this one is a teen.....(thoroughly recommend) Grin!

EdaYildiz · 03/05/2022 23:30

Congratulations!!! Just remember everything happens for a reason... it may not have been your time then but it certainly is now 😊

Meadowbreeze · 03/05/2022 23:33

This is so amazing. Saving my spot for the updates.

Enko · 03/05/2022 23:36

This really made me smile congrats op