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.

[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?