Pregnant at 49

[Debbielyall]

I've just returned form holiday and realised I'm 7.5 weeks pregnant!!!!!

Anyone know the stats on the chances of carrying full term at my age
I will be 1 month off 50 by my due date,,,      Shocked to the core !!!!

[sweetpea_ketelsen]

Well i know how you feel. I am 43 and the shock got me. But if it makes you feel any better there is a woman at my doctors office that is expecting triplets and she is 61. The doctors will keep a close eye on you and just breathe and trust in your body.I am here for support.

[New Mommy 2 Be 2007]

Wow! Is this your first, congrats not sure about your question

[naturschld]

Congrats!  Is this a good surprise for you?  I don't know about the stats; I've looked a bit and what I found ended at 44 y/o.  So those of us past that might be making our own stats.:)

[stacey10]

congratulations :) I'm also on another site and a lady on that one got pregnant at 49 and carried to term with a healthy baby  girl just as she turned 50 :)

[Mia86]

Sis u miss a period,  or sis u have a weird period????

[Mia86]

Did. Not sis...uggg

[Debbielyall]

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[Debbielyall]

I misused a period but thought it was menapause
Then my bust went huge... That's when the penny dropped!  Did a test and boom!
I have two grown up boys and a four year old so defiantly wasn't looking to have any more

I have seen some statistics that say between 5 and 10 %  chance of going full term at my age.... I guess we will just have to see what Mother Nature has to say about thAt .

[thurmangirl]

Congratulations!!!!!! I'm 44 and going on my 7th wk of pregnancy! :)

[saraanon]

Congratulations.  I'll be 46 when I deliver.  These were my risks (which might be different for anyone else)  I was given a 50% chance of mc within the first 12 weeks.  It dropped a lot when I made it to 13 weeks.  I was given a risk ratio of 1:11 for a baby with chromosome problems due to my age alone, and baby is healthy.  I'm almost 19 weeks now.  My high risk OB said women of our age are more likely to have a stillborn the closer we get to due date (weeks 37 thru 41 it really increases), so probably will just have to deliver early.  I think you have a really good chance of having a perfectly healthy baby and carrying it .  True that we have more risk of losing it, but there are lots of women out there our age having healhty babies.  Just have to think positive.  Good luck!!

[Debbielyall]

Congratulation.  I wish you well

[MrsSkinner]

I say, God is good to you. Congratulations and just take care for you and little baby.:-)

[Mia86]

Penny dropped????

[Debbielyall]

I'm English !!!!

[Debbielyall]

It means you suddenly realise :-)

[Debbielyall]

Stay well and good luck

[Azwoman]

that is amazing and this happened naturally? I am hoping it was a good egg but it seems that usually is not the case when someone near 50 gets pregnant. I dont want to scare you but get some blood work done and make sure youre numbers are doubling and you should see a heartbeat at around 7 weeks. Keep us informed on this and good luck

[cm2545]

That is so amazing!! I wish you all the best! I'm in my mid thirties hoping for my first soon, and you have given me inspiration with your story!! God is always good and NEVER late!! God bless you and your little one!!

[Debbielyall]

Yes it has  all happened naturally.  8 weeks now
We don't get looked after like you do here in the uk .   I saw my doctor this week and just got told to see the midwife in 3 weeks so feeling a bit on my own with this .  

[Debbielyall]

Yes it has  all happened naturally.  8 weeks now
We don't get looked after like you do here in the uk .   I saw my doctor this week and just got told to see the midwife in 3 weeks so feeling a bit on my own with this .  

[Azwoman]

Debbie, have you had blood work done at all? Your doctor should be able to give you your beta numbers atleast.l would totally not want to wait another 3 wks to hear any news. I think that *****

[mandaszoo]

Hi there I know what you mean with uk docs, definately no support . You;d think theyd give you a blood test . After my recent ivf I made an appointment with the nurse practitioner. She was lovely and arranged beta test  and follow up and phoned me at home after working hours so didnt have to get results at work. Have you got one at your surgery? Doctors wouldnt have anything to do with me because of ivf and age.    If a man fathers a child at the same age everyone pats them on the back and congrayulates their verility. but it is still tabboo in our culture. we are treated as if there is something wrong with us. Sorry for having a grumble Lol : ) You can also get private blood tests at private hospitals but some need a referel and is very expensive. Hope everything is going well

[ash92ftm]

I know someone who feel pregnant at 48 the docs said there was a small chance she would carry full term.. she delivered a healthy baby boy. I believe if you are in good health, & take extra good care of your self you should be fine if its meant to be its meant to be :) congrats!! X

[ash92ftm]

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