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Odds of Pregnancy at Age 47?
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I'm already a whole week late, with subtle signs of pregnancy. I just turned 47 and was planning on tying my tubes here in the the next month or so -- and now this? I can't even find out what the odds of a natural pregnancy at my age are. Some very definite changes from my "routine" cycle. I've got some nausea, tender breasts and one negative pregnancy test. But with my youngest son, my home pregnancy test also turned out negative, even though I was pregnant. It just seems ridiculous to be pregnant -- we weren't even trying and my husband didn't even have an orgasm -- he limped out during that encounter (around my birthday). So it seems kind of like a joke. I'm about ready to try a test again -- still no period and almost 2 weeks late now. I keep reading how it's almost impossible at my age to get pregnant naturally. Any comments?
Lindy
I'm already a whole week late, with subtle signs of pregnancy. I just turned 47 and was planning on tying my tubes here in the the next month or so -- and now this? I can't even find out what the odds of a natural pregnancy at my age are. Some very definite changes from my "routine" cycle. I've got some nausea, tender breasts and one negative pregnancy test. But with my youngest son, my home pregnancy test also turned out negative, even though I was pregnant. It just seems ridiculous to be pregnant -- we weren't even trying and my husband didn't even have an orgasm -- he limped out during that encounter (around my birthday). So it seems kind of like a joke. I'm about ready to try a test again -- still no period and almost 2 weeks late now. I keep reading how it's almost impossible at my age to get pregnant naturally. Any comments?
Lindy
You could be pre-menopausal, or pregnant lol
I am 50 and am 2 1/2 months late with pregnancy symptoms. I went to the doctor and she actually laughed when I mentioned I might be pregnant. My periods have always been very normal and then they just stopped 2 1/2 months ago. I also have a new husband as of last May (ex had a vasectomy after first 3 children). She said she thinks it is menopause, did a PAP and a blood test which was negative for pregnancy. The symptoms are still here 3 weeks later so I will just take care of myself and see what happens I guess. She wouldn't do an ultrasound because of the negative blood test.
Momof16
Momof16
Its not ridiculous, you may be pregnant, Its possible and Its almost imposible as you wrote. Its really ridiculous to believe that there is not possibility to get pregnant after 45 or even 50 years old. If you are older under 45 or more and you have your period every month you can get pregnat of course not to easy as a 25 or 30 years old woman but you can get pregnant.
I am 45 and I still looking for my second child after 2 miscarriages and I will be looking for him or her until I am 48. Its really ridiculous for me when I meet a woman who does not want to try again and again because what doctors say about this, they just want donnor egg or adoption but of course Its up to of them. Good luck.
I am 45 and I still looking for my second child after 2 miscarriages and I will be looking for him or her until I am 48. Its really ridiculous for me when I meet a woman who does not want to try again and again because what doctors say about this, they just want donnor egg or adoption but of course Its up to of them. Good luck.
I saw your post on the fertility forum and thought you might be pregnant. But, now reading that your husband "limped out" I highly doubt you're pregnant. It takes a mans orgasm for sperm to fertilize the egg. You're probably having menopausal symptoms. Wait a few more days and take another test for sure. But, I would relax, chances are you're not preg. Good luck!
I am 46 and trying to get pregnant after two recent miscarriages. I was told by my Reproductive Endocrinologist, who is very up to date on all of the statistics, that the odds of a natural conception at age 45 are 1 in 200 (or 1/2%). After 45, fertility drops off dramatically (and most women that age aren't trying to conceive), so they don't even track the statistics after that point. Also at 45, the miscarriage rate is 75-80%. So even if the encounter with your husband had been more "successful," your odds of conceiving (and then carrying to term) would be extremely low. A particular woman's chances can be considerably better, depending upon her egg quantity (as measured by her FSH score). (I have been pregnant twice since last spring, but still miscarried, so I have a much better chance than most women of conceiving again, but still the same miscarriage rate due to quality problems in 46 year old eggs.) You can't really go by your "symptoms," as they can be caused by fluctuating hormones (which are common in perimenopause). Since it's not absolutely impossible you are pregnant, however, you might ask your doctor for a blood test, and then you'll know for sure. Most women on this website over 45 really want to be pregnant so I hate to share these bleak statistics with them, but it sounds like in your case the low odds that you're pregnant will be good news....
Well everyone
Thanks for the comments. It looks like my cycle was just out of the ordinary this month (I think). And I'll be relieved, since I'm just not up to another baby right now. My son has a chromosomal condition (extra Y), and was quite a handful for years. Although now he's doing fairly well, considering his "disability". It looks like he has the social skills to hold a job down as he gets older, although he still has severe learning disabilities. After raising him (he's now 12, 6 feet 1 inches and 190 pounds or so), I have learned so much about disabilities and advocating for children. I've met a couple moms of children with Down's who have had their kids mainstreamed in school. One mom was told her son's IQ was in the 50's before she insisted on mainstreaming -- her son (now 18) learned to read starting in 3rd grade (although he repeated this grade) and by graduation was reading on a 6th grade level. He surprised everyone (including mom) and ended up higher functioning than expected. He is now attending a program for "extended education" which is on a college campus -- and his IQ still tests in the 50's, so go figure. He will continue to learn skills to become as independent as possible (although he doesn't drive). Another mom tells me she expects her daughter to receive a "typical" high school diploma, although her daughter has had a lot of accomodations, etc. Particularly important to these kid's success are strong parent advocacy, and keeping them OFF any psychiatric medications, including "ADHD" medications, which can actually worsen behavior, adversely affect epilepsy, etc. So -- just in case anyone here receives the prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome, etc. -- just wanted to let you know these kids can still grow up, thrive, etc. Anyways, I'm more able to accept a special needs child (should that happen), but really prefer a "breather". My hubby is younger than me, and we don't have any kids together.
If things don't go back to "normal" here in a couple weeks, I'll consider going to the doctor. I've been like clockwork the last several years, and women in my family don't typically go into menopause until their late 50's or near 60 (which can be good AND bad). My thyroid medicine was changed slightly in the last month, so maybe that affected things. Fortunately, I got rid of heavy, horrible periods when my dose of Synthroid was raised about a year ago -- first time in well over a decade my periods were somewhat more "normal", and I had asked doctors for YEARS and YEARS to "Check my thyroid, I think I need more thyroid medicine". BTW, hypothyroid issues can cause infertility -- just a hint for some of you gals. Natural ways to boost it are iodine, selenium, and rhodiola -- along with exercise. Of course, there are those who just need thyroid medicine to be more "normal".
Thanks for the comments. It looks like my cycle was just out of the ordinary this month (I think). And I'll be relieved, since I'm just not up to another baby right now. My son has a chromosomal condition (extra Y), and was quite a handful for years. Although now he's doing fairly well, considering his "disability". It looks like he has the social skills to hold a job down as he gets older, although he still has severe learning disabilities. After raising him (he's now 12, 6 feet 1 inches and 190 pounds or so), I have learned so much about disabilities and advocating for children. I've met a couple moms of children with Down's who have had their kids mainstreamed in school. One mom was told her son's IQ was in the 50's before she insisted on mainstreaming -- her son (now 18) learned to read starting in 3rd grade (although he repeated this grade) and by graduation was reading on a 6th grade level. He surprised everyone (including mom) and ended up higher functioning than expected. He is now attending a program for "extended education" which is on a college campus -- and his IQ still tests in the 50's, so go figure. He will continue to learn skills to become as independent as possible (although he doesn't drive). Another mom tells me she expects her daughter to receive a "typical" high school diploma, although her daughter has had a lot of accomodations, etc. Particularly important to these kid's success are strong parent advocacy, and keeping them OFF any psychiatric medications, including "ADHD" medications, which can actually worsen behavior, adversely affect epilepsy, etc. So -- just in case anyone here receives the prenatal diagnosis of Down Syndrome, etc. -- just wanted to let you know these kids can still grow up, thrive, etc. Anyways, I'm more able to accept a special needs child (should that happen), but really prefer a "breather". My hubby is younger than me, and we don't have any kids together.
If things don't go back to "normal" here in a couple weeks, I'll consider going to the doctor. I've been like clockwork the last several years, and women in my family don't typically go into menopause until their late 50's or near 60 (which can be good AND bad). My thyroid medicine was changed slightly in the last month, so maybe that affected things. Fortunately, I got rid of heavy, horrible periods when my dose of Synthroid was raised about a year ago -- first time in well over a decade my periods were somewhat more "normal", and I had asked doctors for YEARS and YEARS to "Check my thyroid, I think I need more thyroid medicine". BTW, hypothyroid issues can cause infertility -- just a hint for some of you gals. Natural ways to boost it are iodine, selenium, and rhodiola -- along with exercise. Of course, there are those who just need thyroid medicine to be more "normal".
You're definatly knocked-up lady!!!
My mother had my brother at 46, my grandmother had my dad at 48....it could be menopause but you still could be pregnant. Just because your husband 'limped out' doesnt mean that some of his little soldiers couldnt have escaped before then. You dont have to have full intercourse to get pregnant.....i would suggest you try another test in a few days ....and keep us informed. Good luck.
I just turned 51 and am three weeks late and having pregnancy symptoms (nausea, fatigue, etc). I have never been pregnant. I took a pregnancy test last week and it was negative. Does it make a difference if you take it in the evening vs. morning? I would be elated if I was pregnant and so would my husband.
I always took it in the morning, but they say it doesn't matter after you are further along. I took a test yesterday for the fun of it and it is still negative! I'm 24 weeks now.
you tood a pg test and it came out neg?
Have you tried a blood test? Sometimes a pregnancy tests wont detect your pregnancy until your second month. I know because that happend to me with my second pregnancy, so I had to do the blood to confirm.
do you fill the baby? Im confused... You mean you have gone this long and no dr has said your pregnant? DEMAND a u/s!!! atleast get another dr. that is crazy.. Maybe Im misunderstanding.
I am 48 and have regular periods and have been trying for a 2nd baby with my husband since last May when we got back together after 16yrs.....1st and only child was by him 20yrs ago!! So I`m hoping to hear of others that are trying or have concieved at this late age despite that statistics, it is encouraging so keep us posted ladies!!
oh by the way....I say NEVER SAY NEVER.... It can always happen... when you least expect it. smile Im living proof!! funny how I can smile now..atleast thil the 23rd.. thats my birthday!! 45 and pregnant... aint that special! ....shaking my head... dont get me wrong.. Im tickled pink now. .. but I still have my panic attacks, and my omg's.. gonna go take a bath and go under water now.. wonderful stess relief these days.
It took us 9 years to have my dd 16 years ago and now we are 25 years and having our second dd. you keep having those periods? It can happen... dont give up. and I wish you the best..here is some baby dust for you!!
It took us 9 years to have my dd 16 years ago and now we are 25 years and having our second dd. you keep having those periods? It can happen... dont give up. and I wish you the best..here is some baby dust for you!!
Yes, I had negative urine tests, went to the doctor at 9 weeks and had a negative blood test. She refused to do an ultrasound because she said it was just menopause since I was 50 years old. I had never missed a period in my life until October 14. I kept having symptoms of pregnancy and went back to the doctor at 16 weeks. She gave me an ultrasound and there he was! I just took the HPT yesterday for fun to see if it would show positive. It was still negative and I'm 24 weeks. My oldest child is 28 and I have a 24 year old daughter that is pregnant with me!
momof16 plus one
momof16 plus one
I'm 46 1/2 and people are always assuming that I can't have any more kids. But am still getting my periods every month. So I bought some ovulation testing kits from the drug store to find out if I was still ovulating. Yep, I'm ovulating every month like clock work.
oh wow.. dd too? isnt that cool!!.. is she in the same town?
darn drs!!! cant believe you went thru all that and finally get an u/s for proff.. I bet she felt stupid! glad to hear they are ontop of it now.. geez...
darn drs!!! cant believe you went thru all that and finally get an u/s for proff.. I bet she felt stupid! glad to hear they are ontop of it now.. geez...
Yea, I think it is really neat to be pregnant with my daughter. She doesn't seem as thrilled though. She definitely thinks I'm too old! My kids are 28,27,24,21,19,19,12,11,11,10,10,9,9,7,7and 7. The youngest 10 are still at home and are so excited. They are already fighting to see whose turn it is going to feel the baby move. I can't imagine what they will do when he is born. The oldest aren't too thrilled, but I try not to pry in their lives and I expect the same respect from them. My daughter isn't due until November so I hopefully she will mellow towards my pregnancy as hers progresses. She lives about 4 hours from me.
I want to see a family picture...
your dd probably just wants all the attention on her...
your dd probably just wants all the attention on her...
That is SOOOO cool mom of 16 and given me hope!! Look forward to seeing pics of your new son!!
This is a HOT (meaning exciting) thread...ok...I have to calm myself so that I can write like I have some sense. ;o) I am floored, because I was going to come in with my story...just heard it from a friend who lives in N.C. & works in a hospital there. She told me that a lady in the neonatal ward who is 56 yrs. old...Did you all see that number? The lady is 56...gonna check to make sure it wasn't 54, but waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay past 50 and the lady got pregnant NATURALLY!! HEY...it ain't over until the Big, Beautiful & Bodaius lady sings and apparently girlfriend is still warming her vocal pipes. I was soooooooo happy & encouraged by that news. It inspires me that I can still carry my baby from my own body...I don't have anything against any other method...not DE or any of them. You as an individual have to come to "THAT" place in your heart where you know... now is the time for me to go in a different direction...try a new way and I am not there.
The story that I've shared is great, but my Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl...momof16 has put the icing all up side the proverbial CAKE. ;o) Sorry ladies...had to go a lil' slang on ya to really make my point. That is the LADY...she brought it to the movies...meaning she made the statement that kicks all those nay sayers...especially negative RE's comments out the window.
See...my thing is this, we all have our own idea of what is good for us. So...if being over 40...some even think 35 is too old for you to have a child...fine...don't have one, but don't be so discouraging as to say these things to others whose hearts desire is to conceive a baby and aren't sooooooo worried about the age factor. I mean I believe we are all mature indivuals and that we are intelligent enough and can research the risk involved w/becoming preg at a more mature age. BTW: This isn't directed at anyone...just my think out loud mind on download. As I've shared and know that many have read, my bbf was 46 when she became preg...thought she too was going to "sweat-city"(our term for it ;o) for a while, but instead she was very much positive w/baby n belly. ;o) She delivered a healthy & beautiful baby girl after she turned 47.
It can be very disheartening when you hear someone (usually medical doc) say it's all over for you...you won't be able to conceive period w/your own eggs and definitely not naturally. So, for all the Sister Girlfriends 35 & over...special shout out to my GURLZ 40+...know that it can be done. Go the distance...whatever that is for you and don't allow anyone to take your hope away...DO YOU...whatever that is and however long it takes for you.
I really enjoyed this thread...very diverse in that we all have these different opinions, but more to the point...we have a strong over 50 lady on this thread who is 2 1/2 months pregnant...NATURALLY...it seems...correct me if I'm wrong momof16. ;o)
reflect8ion: You hear what I'm saying girlfriend? Do you! ;o)
kiaragirl: Work it out baby...you can do this!!! ;o) Check out Ms. Lady...momof16!! ;o)
vma: You are too funny w/that reply. ;o)
Dad2Maria: Work it out girlfriend...stay strong
Tennesseegirl: Gurrrrrrrrl...you are so full of baby beauty...I'm just waiting to see how beautiful girlfrriend is going to be when she gets here. ;o) Post plenty of pics of Ms. lady, or was it still Savanha? ;o) Yes...I remember.
Cheers Ladies,
Savanha~
The story that I've shared is great, but my Gurrrrrrrrrrrrrrrl...momof16 has put the icing all up side the proverbial CAKE. ;o) Sorry ladies...had to go a lil' slang on ya to really make my point. That is the LADY...she brought it to the movies...meaning she made the statement that kicks all those nay sayers...especially negative RE's comments out the window.
See...my thing is this, we all have our own idea of what is good for us. So...if being over 40...some even think 35 is too old for you to have a child...fine...don't have one, but don't be so discouraging as to say these things to others whose hearts desire is to conceive a baby and aren't sooooooo worried about the age factor. I mean I believe we are all mature indivuals and that we are intelligent enough and can research the risk involved w/becoming preg at a more mature age. BTW: This isn't directed at anyone...just my think out loud mind on download. As I've shared and know that many have read, my bbf was 46 when she became preg...thought she too was going to "sweat-city"(our term for it ;o) for a while, but instead she was very much positive w/baby n belly. ;o) She delivered a healthy & beautiful baby girl after she turned 47.
It can be very disheartening when you hear someone (usually medical doc) say it's all over for you...you won't be able to conceive period w/your own eggs and definitely not naturally. So, for all the Sister Girlfriends 35 & over...special shout out to my GURLZ 40+...know that it can be done. Go the distance...whatever that is for you and don't allow anyone to take your hope away...DO YOU...whatever that is and however long it takes for you.
I really enjoyed this thread...very diverse in that we all have these different opinions, but more to the point...we have a strong over 50 lady on this thread who is 2 1/2 months pregnant...NATURALLY...it seems...correct me if I'm wrong momof16. ;o)
reflect8ion: You hear what I'm saying girlfriend? Do you! ;o)
kiaragirl: Work it out baby...you can do this!!! ;o) Check out Ms. Lady...momof16!! ;o)
vma: You are too funny w/that reply. ;o)
Dad2Maria: Work it out girlfriend...stay strong
Tennesseegirl: Gurrrrrrrrl...you are so full of baby beauty...I'm just waiting to see how beautiful girlfrriend is going to be when she gets here. ;o) Post plenty of pics of Ms. lady, or was it still Savanha? ;o) Yes...I remember.
Cheers Ladies,
Savanha~
I am now 6 months pregnant and will be 25 weeks tomorrow. I am really enjoying watching the faces of the doctors who deal with "numbers" every day. I deal with faith in
God and I know that God can do ANYTHING! I've seen so many miracles already with our adopted children from Russia. All should have been dead or severly handicapped. They are all "normal" today. Some of them were denied adoption by a judge until God turned things around for us. We are a family of miracles and I will gladly testify to that. This isn't to say that I haven't had my share of heartache. I went through years of abuse that finally turned into physical violence. I left my husband and raised 8 children basically alone until I met Mark last year. My 3 adopted teenagers went off the deep end and got into drugs, sex and left home. Yes, it has been hard at times, but God has answered Mark's prayer for a son, even at my age of 51. So all things are possible.
As far as it being harder to be pregnant at my age, I haven't noticed a difference. I'm still active, although I take naps every afternoon. If I feel tired, I slow down what I'm doing. But we love to camp and hike and will be leaving in a few minutes for another weekend trip in our RV with 10 kids and a dog! I feel great. No high blood pressure or anything. I'm not a health nut, or weight watcher or anything. Just a fairly "normal" old woman! I asked not to be monitored as a high risk patient unless some problems arise. I don't like all the poking and prodding and tests. The prospect of having a Down's child doesn't scare me. I will raise him with joy. Right now, I'm loving being pregnant and feel very, very blessed!
Joann
God and I know that God can do ANYTHING! I've seen so many miracles already with our adopted children from Russia. All should have been dead or severly handicapped. They are all "normal" today. Some of them were denied adoption by a judge until God turned things around for us. We are a family of miracles and I will gladly testify to that. This isn't to say that I haven't had my share of heartache. I went through years of abuse that finally turned into physical violence. I left my husband and raised 8 children basically alone until I met Mark last year. My 3 adopted teenagers went off the deep end and got into drugs, sex and left home. Yes, it has been hard at times, but God has answered Mark's prayer for a son, even at my age of 51. So all things are possible.
As far as it being harder to be pregnant at my age, I haven't noticed a difference. I'm still active, although I take naps every afternoon. If I feel tired, I slow down what I'm doing. But we love to camp and hike and will be leaving in a few minutes for another weekend trip in our RV with 10 kids and a dog! I feel great. No high blood pressure or anything. I'm not a health nut, or weight watcher or anything. Just a fairly "normal" old woman! I asked not to be monitored as a high risk patient unless some problems arise. I don't like all the poking and prodding and tests. The prospect of having a Down's child doesn't scare me. I will raise him with joy. Right now, I'm loving being pregnant and feel very, very blessed!
Joann
No wonder you got pregnant momof16 with that fab attitude!! You are an example to us all!! THANK YOU!
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