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dancingmama

Sep 20, 2012

To: safer25

ANything is possible. The symptoms are what I had. Good luck n please come back to let us know!!!

Martita76perez

Sep 21, 2012

To: Prk

Good for you!!!!! They say it's better to take it in the morning. FYI the pregnancy test at the 99cents stores work!. I am 36 and every time I used them they were right!! I work with Jewish orthodox women who have many children the more the better and they don't stop because of age or statistics they have faith! So have faith !!! Good luck!!!

cmillar24

Sep 23, 2012

To: Mumof3lovelyboys

You should get your progesterone checked. If it is low then this is why you will miscarry. You need progesterone to carry the pregnancy. I recommend a fertility specialist to help you. Good luck!!

cmillar24

Sep 23, 2012

To: awinningsmile02

Conceiving isn't always the issue. Having enough progesterone is. I recommend seeing a fertility specialist and getting some bloodwork to check hormone levels. They may be fluctuating due to your age. Don't give up though. I am 51 and pregnant with donor eggs and DH sperm. Very early but very happy. Good luck!!

babynow2012

Sep 24, 2012

To: cmillar24

Hi I've just turned 48 and got an IVF with donor egg. I thought very positive about being pregnant as I had many symptoms but I also knew that it could be the meds. The donor was a young girl, 23 years old. The doctor transfer 6 2-day embryos in my uterus. I have just found out that it failed as I got a big negative two weeks after the transfer. I feel devastated from this and all the money spent for no results.
I want to try naturally but I did it in the past and it did not work. My doctor said that my uterus is in good condition for IVF so I don't know what went wrong.Please if anyone has some suggestions to what I can do. I live in North Africa and the doctors here are not as capable as in the USA and Europe. I want to recall that I went to India for the IVF

Babysat46

Sep 25, 2012

To: babynow2012

Try cyprus IVF. They have a 70% success rate. My wife is now 48 and our baby is now 6 months old. Sorry to hear it did not work. Stay positive.

babynow2012

Sep 25, 2012

To: Babysat46

Thank you and congratulations for your baby!! I know that due to my age I should not wait,but I want to take a few months of rest. This has left me devastated. I will check cypress ivf. Is that their website? If you need to give me more information I can give you my email address.Please just let me know.

Thanks again and congratulations!!

cmillar24

Sep 25, 2012

To: Debradesign

Did you have your baby? I am 51 and 4 weeks pregnant too :)

cmillar24

Sep 25, 2012

To: babynow2012

So sorry to hear about your IVF. I really feel for you. Did you have this done in India? Did they freeze any embryoes? Not sure what meds you were on post IVF and was it a 3 day transfer or 5 day transfer? I know this is very expensive and it has cost us a fortune too. We have 11 embryos frozen as backup. The process of transferring the thawed embryos is MUCH cheaper. The big expense is the harvesting and medications. What are your plans? I know this is a very difficult time and even though I have a positive pregnancy now I am still worried. I go for my beta (bloodwork) in 3 days. Then my ultrasound in a couple of weeks if all goes well. I will keep you posted. Take care and don't give up. We didn't xoxo

C

cmillar24

Sep 25, 2012

To: babynow2012

Hi agian babynow2012 I read your post again and noticed the embryoes were 6 x 2 day embryos. Just wondered where you went for the IVF what clinic?

iva115

Sep 26, 2012

To: ivahawaii007@aol.com

I am 45.5 and I am still trying to get pregnant. But I went to fertility clinic and the doctor told me that I have old eggs and the possibility is about 1% to get pregnant. And in year 2011 there were zero babies born to 46 year age. So I don't have a lot of hopes, but trying.

babynow2012

Sep 27, 2012

To: cmillar24

So happy to hear your good news!! I went to a clinic located in Gujarat India.the doctor is a female and well known. I trust her expertise as she does a lot of IVF's. Just met a woman there getting same thing as me,and she got pregnant.I guess just bad luck. But no there were eight extracted embryos,from those only six became fertilized. At two days,four of them were four cells,one three cells,and one two cells. Other ladies getting transfers too told me that their embryos at two days had more cells,so I don't know if that had to do anything with the fail transfer. Yes even if this process is in India it becomes expensive because the flight,procedure,hotel,and everything else.The doctor has sent me a message to repeat it again,but I want to give myself a break not only to save some money but i do not have time as I have to take time off from work.
Best wishes to you.Think positive and I am sure things will be fine with your pregnancy!! Best wishes to you and your husband!!

Shocker46

Sep 30, 2012

I am 46, five years ago my only natural born son had an accident and was in a coma for two weeks when he was pronounced brain dead at age 23. He was my only child (I have 3 stepdaughters) so I was devastated.  His accident was Jan 12.

One of his female friends who claimed he was the father went into labor and had a little boy Jan 13.  She was not sure if he was the father, but he was aware of the possibility he even had a copy of the sonogram. When my grandson was born I left my sons side to go to the maternity ward to see him, at the time I believed my son would recover and handle the whole situation. When he died my grandson wasn't my first concern I was too depressed to reach out until she called trying to find a way of getting the DNA test. The county coroner took forever to get the DNA sample to DNA diagnostic center.  In the meantime I found out I had breast cancer.

I had been on depo-provera for years and had to stop my injections, I had a lumpectomy and radiation.  After my treatment was over I was rushed to the hospital, bleeding heavily, but thinking I was having kidney stones.  I was told it was an eptopic pregnancy.  I was heartbroken but relieved due to all that radiation no telling what could have been wrong.

When my grandson turned 3 I knew something was wrong he would spend every weekend with me and we shared holidays and took him on vacation every since he was 2 mos old.  He started crying not to go home and then she started stripping (I didn't judge, just this was no upper class strip joint).  Children services contacted me while he just so happen to be with me she was in psych ward suicidal/homicidal and to my total surprise she was heroin addict.  I got full custody of him and he is a joy.

Now, I thought I was having pre-menopausal symptoms, but come to find out I am pregnant.  My grandson is 5 and now having a newborn at 46 or I will be 47 when this baby is born, I am so confused.  I am pro-choice, I would not be able to terminate a pregnancy unless the test come back abnormal.  Still I am so scared a grandson and a child.  Worst part is my husbands girls are now all 18 and over, so I am not feeling any support from him.  His only comment was he feels our grandson would suffer neglect because I would give more attention to the baby.  I know this would never happen.  I love my grandson unconditionally.  Help, Advice, Support, Someone?????

babynow2012

Sep 30, 2012

To: Shocker46

I am sorry for all you have lost in the past. Look at this child as a blessing and a miracle. Don't be afraid,trust in God!! Best wishes!!

miscitalia

Oct 01, 2012

To: babynow2012

Hello !!
I am 47 myself and had my first IVF done in Spain(i live in italy)...2 class A of 2 days old were implanted...we've been trying for a couple of years now with Clomid etc. and 8 naturally...I am six months prego!!...as soon as it's possible we will return to have our second child...don't give up continue with the IVF...be calm and serene...and continue to fight for ur dream...

mandaszoo

Oct 08, 2012

To: Shocker46

You have been through so much . Losing your only son . To lose a child is the worse thing a parent can go through ,I lost my first child Sophie when she was just 5 months due to heart problems Having custody of your grandson is such a blessing. On your dilemma I think your husband is being a little selfish . He is trying to put it to you that your grandson will be left out but that is rubbish. If you give him lots of love and attention he will never feel left out. Maybe your husband would like your attention now his own girls are growing up it is a little bit daunting going back to looking after a baby. But i think if you lucky enough to carry this pregnancy through he will feel different holding the baby in his arms. Good luck and best wishes

dancingmama

Oct 11, 2012

Shocker46; miscitalia

I am happy for you ladies!
I am 45 an had my first @ 44. I want to have another but afraid i can not with ny own egg. It is wonderful you both are pregnant at this age. It gives me hope.

Shocker46 - your hubby is nervous since his responsibility will not be over. I cant imagine he would not embrace this child as it seems this will be the only one you have together. I pray all goes well and i am sorry for your loss.

Miscitalia - please let me know the clinic you went and cost treatment there. I want to know in the event i do IvF again. I will be 46 by the time i can try again. Did you have a lot of follicles? How was your FSH level.

Baby dust!

babynow2012

Oct 12, 2012

To: miscitalia

thanks for your kind words. i am happy to hear you got pregnant. if you don't mind could i have the name of the clinic you went in spain? i live near spain and this would be a possibility for me if i can instead of going very far like india.if you need to give me this in private,i'll give you my email.thank you and best wishes with your pregnancy

mich214

Oct 13, 2012

To: imblessed2012

I understand. I am 46, single, and long for a baby, too. We do not, however, have a "right" to a child. You have an obligation, though, not to be selfish. Every child has a mother and a father - that's a biological fact. To deprive a child of his or her father is wrong. There is a UN Treaty on the Rights of the Child. The US is a signatory. It says every child has a RIGHT to a relationship with his/her parents - both of them.

You can do a great deal of good helping other children, or you can still marry and have your own or adopt. Having one on your own to fulfill your desires is truly tempting, but a selfish disregard of the child's rights.

dancingmama

Oct 14, 2012

To: imblessed2012

Although you have a right to your opinion, you should not get on here to thread where people are looking for support and state such negatibe things. The fact that an adult single woman can not successfully raise a child is archaic. How many fathers die in war or some other way. If you look at history, women have raised children wothput fatjers FOREVER. Even if married, because men have always died in war or dangerous jobs or have worked abroad etc...Just because you dont have the strength to have a child as a single parent by choice, dont judge others here. Even if a child had two parents no one knows if one would die in some way- so what you are saying is conservative rhetoric and you need to evaluate it deeply. Many two parent homes send very maladjusted children into this world!!

GSB123

Oct 14, 2012

To: blossomcurry

dont be sad there is a reason why you did not have that child, something nice will happen to you and you will be happy then. keep smiling.

butterflyrn7

Oct 16, 2012

To: Odds of Pregnancy at Age 47

what an amazing thread... God is awesome!! Im 46 and am 5 days late. I took a HPT it was negative I took it in the evening though. I am in tears and in denial about being pre menio. Dnt want to be there and I refuse to go until i have this one last baby. I think I may have over did it a bit. I took all kinds of herbs! Maybe my body doenst know what to do now! I confused it HELLLLLP

swisem66

Oct 18, 2012

To: physician

I am 46 and i just got married to a 32 year man and he has no kids, I have 3 daughters ages 26, 24, and 16. I had my left fallopian tube removed about 9 years ago because of an etopic pregnancy back then i didnt think i would want to have anymore kids so i had the my right tube tied with fallope rings. Call me crazy but i want to have another child with my husband and i know that it will be risky but it is something i really want to do. I am in good health workout 5 times a week at the gym, very active. Please tell me a solution

prosy

Oct 18, 2012

To: forum

i am 50 with irregular periods that come and dissapear. I am ovulating but with no periods now for 3 years. My ovulation is very painfool everymonth and i use ovulation kits to confrim that it happens every month. I will use prayer and not psychologically think to much about it . Soon I will concieve (conceive). I prophesize concption onto myself. Any ideas on whatto eat and supplements to increase cervical musus

Babysat46

Oct 19, 2012

To: swisem66

Try Cyprusivf. It worked for us.

pookie2125

Oct 27, 2012

To: blossomcurry

Having a child with Ds. You lost out on a beautiful gift from God. The wrapping was different, that's all. Sorry that you didn't except the gift. Our son with Ds is the light of our family.

tracey3161

Nov 01, 2012

To: iva115

Where did you get your stats? I had a baby last year at age 46.

MamaBliss

Nov 02, 2012

To: tracey3161

I agree Tracey..I had my 3rd at age 44 and a half conceived naturally too..I went thru a number unsucessful rounds of IVF at 40 where I was told that my egg "age" was that of a 32 year old ..I found that despite having a retroverted uterus no care factor was taken during implantation ie unguided and sadly no pregnancy eventuated ,We gave up and 3 years later I conceived naturally,Ive since had 1 pregnancy which I sadly lost at 9 weeks,Now I am 2 weeks late,2 tests were positive one was unreadable..I would love 1 more ..so I have been sitting here praying when I found this thread.Bless you all and it is defnetely possible ...I really believe that <3

tracey3161

Nov 02, 2012

To: prosy

Try reading the book "Fertility, Cycles, and Nutrition" by Marilyn Shannon. She has a wealth of advice to offer women who want to conceive naturally.

dontendlife

Nov 06, 2012

To: blossomcurry

Yeah, it was violently traumatic for your unborn baby.

sharmah

Nov 06, 2012

To: miscitalia

Hi M, I am 47 yrs old,living in NYC, i have been trying to have a baby for 3 yrs.Is it really possible to be pregnant with your own eggs???at yr age.Would you beable to email me?I got pregnant at 45,miscarried at 7 weeks,had another chemical pregnancy using clomid/iui.One failed ivf so far and about 13 iui's with meds. Considering donor eggs but i feel Very discouraged at this point.Very expensive attempts since i have to pay out of pocket for EVERYTHING.All advice is appreciated.

heavenlyblessed

Nov 09, 2012

To: sueeee

I know that it is a bit late in the year to offer a response, but i was so touched by you message. I hope that you receive your hearts desire. If it is God's will for you to conceive carry and deliver your own child it shall be so. I am a 46 year old woman with the same desire the fruit of the womb, though i already have two children 22 and 18 years old. My husband and i so desire another child our last! I am trusting God for our desire. I was caught up in guilt especially for those women who have no children as yet, however, now i believe i am a blessed child of God and i believe in God's blessings for all of His children. Be blessed also my sista!

suegee1950

Nov 15, 2012

To: All

I had regular periods until age 58. At age 54, I thought I was going through menopause because my periods stopped. My breasts were very tender. Then 2 months later I started bleeding profusely with severe cramping and pain. I went to ER. We were shocked to learn I was miscarrying. I had conceived naturally at age 54. My OB-GYN doctor was amazed. Sad ending to a surprising story, but it definitely is possible to conceive after 50.

babygirl244

Dec 09, 2012

To: cmillar24

I was just wondering how you're pregnants was going? I hope you are doing good.

Babysat46

Dec 10, 2012

We had our baby last year. He's now 8 months old. We are now going to try for another one. Mother is 48 now.

cygnet47

Dec 11, 2012

To: safer25

Hi, saw your posting. I am 47 and have run up against brick walls with fertility doctors given my age. I can get pregnant, and all my preliminary ferility tests are a go for getting pregnant. It looks like you found someone willing to help you at 46, and was wondering who that doctor or clinic might be.
I also hope the rest of your story bore the results you so desire.

Babysat46

Dec 12, 2012

To: cygnet47

Try ukcfa or Cyprus ivf

Obaasima

Dec 12, 2012

To: Martita76perez

Thank you so much for this encouragement. Yes I will continue to have faith. I am 47years old. At the age of 46, the gynaecologist told me that I am too old to have children and that there is no way this can happen but I refuse to believe this. I got married at the age of 45 to my husband who is 6 months older. we don't have any children but will keep believing. I just don't know what help is available to people like my husband and I.
0baasima

gaj19

Jan 07, 2013

Hi Ladies,
Thank you for your support and encouragement- my prayers are sent to you all- trust your bodies and God. I turned 46 a few months ago and though my partner and I werent necessarily trying, I realized I'm late, bought a test and the little plus showed up! No children for either of us yet- im excited, happy and enjoying this. My guy will be 50 in 6 months. And just to think my OB encouraged freezing. We did it the old fashioned way, but use what ever you can and don't listen to anyone who says its selfish or too late- you will be a wonderful parent and your child will be blessed.

mrpatsy

Jan 20, 2013

Hi I am 47 years old. I have a daughter at 43 years old thru IVF, that was a long and hard road for me then but I made it. It was difficlut costly and really challenging. Now I am trying to have a second child a playmate for her to play with. I did three ivf cycles last year one fresh cycle in June 2012 and it failed. I did a frozen cycle in september 2012 and it also failed. I then tried again with a fresh cycle in november 2012 and it also failed. I am trying to keep up hope and do another cycle.The doctor said that I have eggs like a 42 year old and he dont mind trying again with me. He also spoke to me about donor eggs, but I would really prefer if I have my own biological child with my own eggs. I am not giving up and I think that where theres a will there is a way. I have an appointment with the doctor next week Fridaya dn I pray and hope that this ivf cycle works out for me. It will be my fourth cycle.

womencycling

Jan 28, 2013

To: MotherNature2012

hi I read your story with interest and and wondering if you did conceive? How was it? im 46 and thinking that a baby would be beautiful.
thanks for your inspirational words

Babysat46

Feb 12, 2013

My wife is 49. Just had second FET and waiting for 14 days. - got 11 days left. First time was sucessful with baby now 10 months old. It can be done.

47babylover14

Mar 01, 2013

To: Shocker46

itll all workout..ur husbands concerns are natural... once the baby arrives everybody will b over joyed...relax and pick out names..u are blessed and ur grandson will have a playmate

mrpatsy

Mar 11, 2013

Hi I am 47 will be 48 in November, I am about to start a new IVFCycle this month. I did three two fresh and 1 frozen in teh past 6 months and they were not successful. I am doing my 3rd fresh cycle and it may be my last since I have to pay out of pocket for it and it is very expensive. I am prayig and hoping that I wll have a miracle this time around. My new cycle should start at the end of this month March. I hope for lots and lots of baby dust my way.

Daisy1109

Mar 27, 2013

To: iva115

Iva, I had a baby in 2011 at the age of 46 (I was 10 days away from turning 47), so your doctor is misinformed. I conceived naturally and had a healthy baby boy and this is my first child. I had gone to a fertility doctor months before getting pregnant, and he said there was nothing he could do for me unless I wanted to use donor eggs - essentially he was telling me that he thought traditional methods of fertility treatments would be a waste of time and money on my 45 (at the time) year old eggs. I left there feeling a little disappointed but not surprised, and realized there are pros and cons to a life with kids or without, so I was going to make the most of mine regardless. I got pregnant about 6 months later and was fortunate to have had a successful pregnancy with no complications, so keep in mind that it is possible.

beachmom99

Apr 15, 2013

To: 2 Important Things to Remember

I lost a baby due to low progesterone - be sure to get your progesterone checked! Also ask your doctor if you have a tilted uterus - if you do - you should lay on your stomach after intercourse not your back !!

Knowledge is power !

ladymac2013

May 11, 2013

To: Shocker46

Amen, u r being blessed with 2 miracles. God is testing your faith through this. so considerng your strength & courage to get through all this I see it all as a beautiful journey.

Zirka

May 11, 2013

To: All

Hi, ladies!
.Anyone got pregnant naturally and have successful pregnancy on 44 years old?
What vitamins, supplements do you take? Thank you.

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