Baby at 39... success!

[AquaGrl08]

A few months ago I posted a question regarding if it is possible to have a healty baby at 37+ this is just to let you know that my best friend who is 39 had today a perfect healty baby boy!.
I know that if you are reading this maybe you have also concerns as I am, I know we all are different, but I wanted to post here  good news!.. it can happen and can happen to you or me!  keep the faith!. ;)

[ita17]

Crazy, about your second mc...I'm really sorry about that :(  So you conceived twins naturally then?  I was thinking (hoping its me just worrying for nothing!) But I was wondering exactly that...even posted a question about it w/no response........what happens when your prego twins (or more) & one is stuck in the tube??????  I'm in my 2WW & I had 3 follies O, typically I get prego right away & I can't help but worry "what if's"  I know its stupid, but since I only have one tube I can't help but worry!
& I agree w/you about the "age" thing!  4 months ago when I first met my RE he "mentioned" the age thingy here & there.........now that I am ooooooo ahhhhhhhh"40" well, he mentioned my age several times in a recent conversation, probably to shut me up, as I tend to ask tons of questions! LOL  I think thats the main reason he was shocked a bit @ how well I responded to my injections & quickly..........age...........haaaaah!!!

[sunset2821]

If one more person tells me it's my age, I'm going to tear my hair out!  I accidentally got pregnant last August at 38 while taking bc pills. After I got over the shock, I was really excited and amazed that it happened. What are the chances at my age?? I was crushed when I miscarried at 7 weeks, had a d&c, and swore off pregnancy. However, I quickly changed my mind and started charting and using opk's (they are great once you figure out how to read them). I got pregnant again just before turning 39. Cautiously optimistic, I was diagnosed with a heterotopic pregnancy. There was an embryo growing in my right tube as well as one in my uterus. My hcg was all over the place and I ended up with methotrexate. Tube still intact and the 2nd miscarriage behind me, I'm not giving up. My next step is an hsg test. There are way too many successful pregnancy stories from women in our age group and everyone has their own issues. Don't let a jerk doctor dictate your life choices unless you have serious medical risks. I'd find a new doctor! We do require early monitoring and more testing, but that's why these things are available.Good luck to all of us!

[adgal]

This thread just goes to show that stats are just stats, and everyone is different.  I know so many who are having healthy babies into their 40's, and while there is no doubt there can be extra challenges, it is still happening at a rapidly increasing rate.  Many of us are choosing to wait until older for a variety of reasons.  We are also so lucky to live in a time where we have so many options.  IVF and donor eggs, along with fertility medications have opened doors that were closed for so many.  Yes, the risk is somewhat higher and if this is what you want then it's important to be aware of that.  It's important to seek help from an RE earlier then our 20's and early 30's counterparts.  But it absolutely should not get in your way of trying if this is what you really want. Some of the women here have conceived easily and breezed through, others have faced a few more road blocks, but so many have been overcome with success.  And you don't know which catagory you fall into until you try!  Even though I am not out the woods yet, I for one am so very glad I didn't give up!!

[oceanv]

Hello,

Well I'm 39, tried for 3 months conceived naturally (with pre-seed), never had or been pregnant before so wasn't sure what my status fertility wise was. I have pretty much the same health problems now as I did when I was 27.  So far things are progressing normally, no anomolies on the L2 ultrasound (I do have gd though).  My sister is 41 and is due the day after me and so far testing and scans have shown good results, of course we won't know for sure that our babies are "perfect" until they're out but so far so good. She did have one loss 3 years ago due to trisomy issue I think - 14 weeks.

My good friend is due the same days as me and gave birth previously to a perfectly healthy baby girl in 2008 at 38 and is set to deliver this one 10/19/09.

I think everyone's (and every pregnancy) is different. If you don't try, you don't know.
Good Luck, its kind of nerve wracking but then what isn't.

[sherrysb]

I'm pregnant at 40.  Getting pregnant wasn't hard, once I started charting and using OPK's.  And I can't forget Pre-Seed. (less stress, knowledge and prayer).  It happened in approx. 2 months.

I do have an 11 year old.  Big age difference

[40smama]

I'm so sorry to read about your m/c's - you're right - it happens more frequently as we get older but at the same time I also had two m/c's, both heartbreaking & it happened in my 20's so go figure.

I too know some stories about women getting pregnant in later years - alas I wasn't one of them - it took donor eggs but it was a wonderful experience nonetheless & I'm so thankful for my little boy.  Anyway, hopefully you'll be able to add your BFP soon to our list.  Best of luck to you & SSBD! - jen