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?

[laureeng]

I am 52 and I just did a pregnancy test and it came out positive!! Were excited and scared as heck and we conceived naturally.

[Kukacompound]

Hello... Did you do anything to prepare for pregnancy (extra vitamins/hormones etc?)

[laureeng]

I just turned 52 and I may be pregnant. last year i was tested and found that we had a good chance even if it was a slim chance of being able to conceive on our own so i had a tubal reversal last may so we could try to conceive on our own. I had my period for 7 days in middle of feb. and have not had it back since. Since then i have gained weight, been nausea and vomiting, frequent urination, headaches, constipation and, tired moody,  constipated and my belly feels bloated. All the signs of early pregnancy right? Anyone else here have similar symptoms? Am I pregnant or is it menopause cause we have been try to conceive so maybe???

[Mendes1971]

I am 44 turning 45. I already have three older children 16,14, & 12. My boyfriend is 11 years younger than me. We are planning to get married. He wants children at least 1 or 2 I had doubts initially  because  I am a lot older and that it will be harder to conceive.  He has no issue with me being older and he believes that I can conceive.  I do want to give him at least two children. Finding this page has given me hope and that I am not the only one who is older going through it.

[Gina625]

I hope all works out for you and don't give up it can happen - I gave birth at 41 to a healthy girl who is now about to turn 4 I have had 4 miscarriages since age 42 my last being last week I had 2 scans at 9 weeks and 11 weeks and saw baby doing well I got excited that it was going to happen for heart to stop at 12 weeks I have just miscarried and it was horrendous I saw baby and flushed it down toilet before passing out I didn't know what I was doing and now feel so traumatised and guilty about what I did but wasn't thinking straight I got pregnant naturally at 45 so it can and does happen I would love another but couldn't put myself through this again as feel after four in a row my eggs are probably never going to be good enough - but it does and can happen as I to have read about people having healthy babies older than me so if it's what you really want don't give up it can and will happen and I wish you all happy healthy pregnancies and babies and wish I could feel like that too but at the minute everything is a bit raw and I'm soo sad for my baby that I lost - good luck everyone xx

[Grace1970]

what may you go to the dr to see if you were pregnant... I am 45 and my body has been doing weird things.  Ive been having my monthly but lately during my ovulations I hve been spotting.  I just havent been feeling well.  Were you gaining weight?  

[Stbaby]

I bless God Almighty for your life. I am 47 and still trying. I will appreciate any tips that might help. I will like to get in touch with you via email if you don't mind.

[45PandH]

I'm 45 and just found out on New year's eve that I'm pregnant. I wasn't expecting it but I am thrilled to have the privilege of having a little baby in my arms again. I am eating healthy and taking organic prenatal vitamins. I know God is in control and I choose to trust He knows best. I also have uterine fibroids (one is the size of an orange)

[Preggo_at_45]

Hi. Congratulations!! I hope you and the baby are doing well. I'm 45 and 5 weeks, and I also have fibroids. How are you and the baby doing?