Likelihood of Positive Outcome for Pregnancy after 45

[Lindy450]

I'm a 47 year old woman, and possibly pregnant.  I was not trying to become pregnant and am somewhat surprised.  I had planned to look into getting my tubes tied in January with my husband's new insurance.  I am very much aware of increased risks, chance of Down Syndrome, miscarriage, etc.  Most of the information I have read on pregnancy at my age is negative.  I also knew a mother who became pregnant at age 46 or 47, found out the child had Down Syndrome and aborted at 5 or 6 months.  The chances of naturally becoming pregnant are near zero, and there's a substantial chance of having a deformed, chromosomally abnormal fetus (with 2 heads or something weird), 90% of my eggs are now "damaged goods", etc.  I take good care of my health and am at a reasonable weight (140), plus women on my mother's side of the family go into menopause near age 60.  I've read these factors are a plus for my age.  

Where are the success stories?   I can't even find any statistics on the chances of naturally becoming pregnant at my age.  Is it really that rare?   The information out there makes me feel like some freak.   Can someone PLEASE give me  some encouraging news?

[glotus]

I love your story!  It is inspiring!  How did everything work out?  I am 45 and was pregnant a year ago naturally but I lost it, and nothing since.  i have thought green juice might work wonders but i haven't tried it.

[OMGIROCK]

I just posted on 3rd March......
I am 5.5 weeks pregnant Naturally .........Nothing is impossible .
With the aid of oral medicine and also hormones injection Saizen.

We are overjoyed thought the gap between 2 kid is 12 & of course my age is 46,  may have complications.

We pray for the best.    So .....everyone...... Don't have up.

[OMGIROCK]

After reading all the post.... I am more inspired and encouraged.
Iam 46 and had a lovely daughter of 12 years old. I was so lucky to have my gal at my first try atbthe age of 33 without contraception ( after all these years of natural contraception) it's a God's gift.
I had a miscarriage in Jan 2008. Till now, I am still trying so hard to get pregnant with assistance of comic and Gonal F,  however no sign of pregnancy . Thou Both hubby and myself are working in high demanding jobs , we did all test and we are healthy. finally i decided to quit my job in 2011 to rest my body.  I am almost at the verge of giving up... After reading all these positive post... I will continuin striving. TKS all positives post.

[fad500]

thanks so much for the posts. I am 43 in a few months. In a relationship since almost a year. He is not sure yet, and wants to wait (which I can understand, and will have to respect)...but I can't wait much longer. Your posts have given me hope that even 44 or 45 I could still conceive.

[naturschld]

Hi, I'm 45 and almost 6 wks pg; also naturally.  We've been trying since 6 mths after our 2nd child; so 19 mths now.  Was thinking it wasn't going to happen, but decided to try for a Xmas miracle and lo and behold we got our positive.  Hoping for the best for all of us!

[Louy17]

Hello Elizabeth, I am 45 and currently 10 weeks pregnant...conceived naturally!  My husband and I were married in 2011 and decided last September to give it a shot, fully aware that the stats were less than 1%. 6-8 weeks later I conceived, much to our delight and excitement. We pray for a healthy, uncomplicated pregnancy. Sometimes you just have to choose life, and all that comes with it good or bad. We're determined to remain positive and give ourselves the best possible chance, and tune out all the negativity out there, however well intentioned. What will be will be :)

Good luck to you!!