I am trying to get pregnant at 42 and I have questions

[Bren02]

Hi there... this is the start of my baby making process.  I had surgery to open my tubes and stared on Clomid and my doctor says all systems are go!  Do I stop drinking coffee and wine right away? how many attempts does it take?? What should I be doing and not doing??????????  any help will be appreciated.  And some happy new from others would be more than welcome.

[gwenie911]

I had my first at age 36. My second at 39. No problems conceiving with my first but I had 3 miscarriages before my blessed little girl. I'm 41 now and actually wondering if I'm preggers again! My two are very healthy beautiful blessings!!

[kimcarp]

Thanks for that - I never realised it could take two years for women in their 40s! I always think each month that it doesn't happen I'm closer to the stats of doom. You've given me hope to keep trying with a positive spirit, much appreciated.

[wishin4amiracle]

anyone ever take you up on your offer?  Wondering -might be looking...
wishin4amiracle

[PregnantISA]

Dear All

Best advice I can give you is to be KIND to yourself, treat yourself, make sure you are as happy and relaxed as possible - the biggest killer in our world it stress and doubt. So be happy and positive -  try to fake it til you make it

DHEA will help maintain the health of your eggs, when you ovulate usually the folicles which don't result in your period disintergate, DHEA helps to reduce the number of folicles which are disintegrated - but been warned that you must STOP taking DHEA the second you find out you are pregnant. Your Doctors can fill you in on how much to take and how often doses start at 50mg a tablet and it is relatively inexpensive, however you don need a Dr to prescribe it and as with everything else it does not work with everything. Please check with your Dr and or Specialists

[mamom15]

Hi, Don't worry.  Last year I had my daughter at 40 years of age after IVF.  I always suspected that I did not need IVF help , sure enough, this year on our first try I conceived and I am now 9 weeks pregnant!  good luck with everything.

[acnevada]

I'll be 41 this august and I got pregnant the first time I EVER tried (march '11).  So don't listen to all the statistics, etc!  If you're trying ANYWAY...just go for it!  Be as healthy as you can possible be!  Good luck!

[Dnicewife]

TTC @ 42 and scared too death.  Please pray for me!  I have 2 kids from  a prior marriage and i desperately want to give my husband a baby.  He does not have any biological children.  I love him so much that I am willing to try this.  I am encouraged by my bestfriend that is delivering by Csection on Tuesday and she conceived this baby naturally .  God is still in the blessing business and I have just have to wait patiently on mine!

[kellys176]

Hello All, I just wanted to thank you Selenea, you remind me of my bestfriend that keeps telling me stop listing to everyone, and just keep trying~ I'm 42 years old and I want to get pregnant, a lot of people have a lot to say, and it all seems a little upsetting. I wish everyone luck as I do myself.

Thank you again~ Kellys176

[Snugglespie]

Hi Ladies,  I was trying to find some info for my SIL and came across this post.  My SIL is currently 10 Weeks preg and she is 44 Years old. (Has no kids yet)

In 2006 she had 2 mc and found out she had anticardiolipin Antibodies.  She decided not to try for a baby anymore, the heartache was too much.  But low and behold she found herself pregnant again and she is thrilled.  She said it was a complete surprise.

As for APA, she had been taking baby aspirin since early last year 2009.  Her dr. re-tested and it was negative so she is currently NOT on Heparin or Lovenox but so far so good.  I am hoping her dr. will re-test every 6 weeks or so because I have read that these blood clotting disorders can flare up from time to time.

Anyway I just thought that her story is one of hope.   I strongly believe that a positive attitude makes a big difference.

Good Luck to all you Lovely Ladies !!!

[ShaylaC]

Hi.

Just to let you know, I am 42 and pregnant. Wasn't trying, It was just one of those "are you kidding moments". I am a little scared, but I have two healthy beautiful boys already, so we are taking it one day, one test at a time.

Good luck to you. I hope it works out.

[actress_mommy]

I am 42 years old.  I had a baby when I was 20 and then a miscarriage.  My 2nd husband and I have been married for 8 years now and we have never tried to hinder getting pregnant.  Last year we thought that we should actively try to get pregnant.  

However, we live in the Philippines now and I went to a specialist.  We tried a couple of different ways to get pregnant and I really believe that he just gave up.  So I tried a new doctor.  She put me on Clomid which thinned my lining and did not produce many follicles, just 2.

My sister in law is an OB-Gyn and she told me that Clomid for woman over 40 is not a great choice.  But what kind of a choice do I have. I live outside of the US now.

My doctor switched to injectible hormones, and I got my period on day 10.  

I am considering finding a Naturopath doctor here in the Philippines.  

Has anyone gone that route?

[adgal]

I am not certain what you mean?  What type of help?

[sweetpeakiddo]

I am a healthy woman who is very capable of pregnancy and I would like to offer my HELP to someone in need.

[Leatha]

Hi, YES I did get my beta numbers.   Friday's beta #1 was 1030 and today beta #2 was 2847.....so I got my BFP.  We are walking around in a wonderful daze right now.  Let us know how you are making out.

[TTCtwo]

hi, did you get your beta?  Hoping for you and if not this cycle baby dust for the next!

[TTCtwo]

Thank you deeply for your story, thoughts.  I greatly appreciate them.

40s mama very encouraging.  It took here 3 years for the second one?  I will send her a note thank you.

[Leatha]

I have been ttc since I was 40 and am now 44.  I am awaiting my beta next Friday for this cycle, so I will let you know :)  

[40smama]

There's a lady on this forum - PamelaBee - who got pregnant at 42 and is pregnant now at 45.  It's not unheard of but it's a tough road for sure.  If you want more information, start a new thread or send a note to her - she'll be glad to answer.

[wendyandmatt]

I am SO sorry for you. I m/c at 14 wks in 2001. It was hard to get past. We waited until now to try again and cannot get pregnant. Your family looks lovely and you are very blessed. I know that the confusion and sadness are there now but God bless you as you move forward.

[TTCtwo]

Hi, anyone begin TTC number one or two at 42 and get pregnant at 44?

[IsabelleCanada]

hi Bren!

I went on ebay.ca and got about 200 hits! that's one way to get it...

They don't sell DHEA in Canada... I bought mine in the States when I was on vacation... or get someone to bring you back some...

good luck!

[Bren02]

Can anyone tell me where I can purchase DHEA in Edmonton Alberta (Canada)???

[Bren02]

Hi there can you tell me what DHEA means... I couldn't find it on the list. If it works I want to try it!!!!!!!!!

[IsabelleCanada]

Hang in there Bren, one little BFN is nothing... it's the next one that counts!

oh and I strongly believe in DHEA, especially for advanced maternal age like us... I don't know if it has any medical value or substantial research to prove that it improves ovarian response but I tried for almost 3 years and took DHEA and got pregnant 2 months later... could be a fluck, I don't know, just thought I would share my experience.

good luck!