40 and trying

[Anonymous]

Anyone else 40+ years old and trying to conceive too? I told my family I would like to have another child and they all couldn’t stop themselves from telling me how crazy it is. I’m feeling very discouraged.

[Anonymous]

Yes been TTC #2 for 4 years and no luck. Just turned 41. All my infertility tests are normal and I have unexplained secondary infertility. Got pregnant on the first try with my daughter who is 4.5. I've done 4 IUIs and IVF 3 times and am done with infertility clinics. If it doesn't happen naturally before menopause then we will have an only child.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes been TTC #2 for 4 years and no luck. Just turned 41. All my infertility tests are normal and I have unexplained secondary infertility. Got pregnant on the first try with my daughter who is 4.5. I've done 4 IUIs and IVF 3 times and am done with infertility clinics. If it doesn't happen naturally before menopause then we will have an only child.

OP here. That’s what we said. We will try naturally and if it happens it happens, if not, not. I feel like this way it’s less stressful for us than going through treatments. We got pregnant on the first try with our first one too.

[Anonymous]

I had my kids at 40 and 42, no issues conceiving. But my mother and sister also had kids late, which makes me think there’s a genetic component to it. Hey

[Anonymous]

Yup, not using any interventions, but I'm 44, was pregnant at 41 (my son) and 43 (miscarriage). I"m not banking on it but I would be thrilled if it happened.

[Anonymous]

Don't feel discouraged OP. It will happen. Just relax and try not to stress. And of Course, have tons of sex.

[Anonymous]

46 and trying... fingers crossed

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:46 and trying... fingers crossed

It'll happen! I'll keep mine crossed for you too!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:46 and trying... fingers crossed

It'll happen! I'll keep mine crossed for you too!

Why encourage this? Yes, i hope that it does, but it's very, very unlikely at 46 to carry a healthy baby to term.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:46 and trying... fingers crossed

It'll happen! I'll keep mine crossed for you too!

Why encourage this? Yes, i hope that it does, but it's very, very unlikely at 46 to carry a healthy baby to term.

It can happen, but is statistically unlikely. A friend was pregnant at 46 and 48 and had placenta previa in both cases, lost both at around 4 months. Very sad.

But, PP, I do hope you are one of the outliers!

[Anonymous]

I would suggest adoption

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else 40+ years old and trying to conceive too? I told my family I would like to have another child and they all couldn’t stop themselves from telling me how crazy it is. I’m feeling very discouraged.

Stop telling people of your plan. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anyone I'm pregnant until after 3 months.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else 40+ years old and trying to conceive too? I told my family I would like to have another child and they all couldn’t stop themselves from telling me how crazy it is. I’m feeling very discouraged.

Stop telling people of your plan. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anyone I'm pregnant until after 3 months.

I waited until I was a little over 4 months--Mom of second child at 41

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would suggest adoption

Did you adopt? How long was the process?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Anyone else 40+ years old and trying to conceive too? I told my family I would like to have another child and they all couldn’t stop themselves from telling me how crazy it is. I’m feeling very discouraged.

Stop telling people of your plan. If I were you, I wouldn't tell anyone I'm pregnant until after 3 months.

I waited until I was a little over 4 months--Mom of second child at 41

That’s true. People can spoil everything.