42+ pregnant?

[Happypregnant]

@ blythe and tadpole... Hi ladies, thanks for your posts. I am still here, hanging in there. Still showing pregnant, still spotting but nothing major has happened. I went to the doctor and I got a scan for wednesday at the early pregnancy unit... firngers crossed... but although I seem very strong, I have cried unconsolably today for a while. I needed to. I just felt fed up. I am ok (ish) now... I stopped taking clexane and the bleeding lessened... then I took it and again it started... so I am going to skip it tomorrow again. Fingers crossed... and waiting for wednesday... xx

Hi Happy,

I'm so sorry to hear about your news. It's amazing how we feel it as well. I know there's nothing I can say to make things better. But please know that we are grieving with you.

Thank you Tadpole I finished bitching and crying and feeling sorry... and wanting to run away... <sigh> but... I am back!!! And I am more determined than ever, it is personal now hahaha... I ain't quitting, not just yet. Not until I do everything in my power, see whoever I can see, knock on a hundred doors and if nothing happens then, then I will quit... but, not yet! I have started it all over again. Lots of love... thanks for your lovely message xxx

 

[tadpole1]

Hi Happy!!!

So good to have you back. I complete understand you needed time to regroup. Sounds like you are back with vengeance. You will that get BFP!!!

I have the same philosophy you do. I don't care if I have to knock on a thousand doors I'm doing this dang it. It's not going to win!!!

 

[Blythe]

Happy....lovely to have you back. Yo go girl! I love your determination.....


what dosage of dhea have you been taking? Im still toying with it....but have started on regime of herbs and acu which is levelling my temps out and have prog cream which has stopped my mid cycle spotting.

 

[Happypregnant]

Hi Happy!!!

So good to have you back. I complete understand you needed time to regroup. Sounds like you are back with vengeance. You will that get BFP!!!

I have the same philosophy you do. I don't care if I have to knock on a thousand doors I'm doing this dang it. It's not going to win!!!

Thank you! It made me happy to see your replies! Yes, I am back and more determined that ever! I have gone to a top specilist (The top specialist!!) Dunno if you read about it but he is a speciliast for recurrent miscarriages... and they also do IVF but he said I don''t need it. You'd think he would try to sell it to me but, no, he didn't! So... watch this space!

 

[Happypregnant]

Happy....lovely to have you back. Yo go girl! I love your determination.....


what dosage of dhea have you been taking? Im still toying with it....but have started on regime of herbs and acu which is levelling my temps out and have prog cream which has stopped my mid cycle spotting.

I have been taking 25mg started 3 times a day... but started getting headaches and so cut down to 2 x per day. Now, i had taken DHEA before with no problems but I got it off the internet and it must not have been that good, cuz this one, is FERTINATAL endorsed by the CHR (centre of human reproduction) IVF clinic in New York (the one they use and they were the first ones to start using it in IVF) and this one gets me headaches! So it must be working better (lets hope!!) It better be as it is bloody expensive!! The one online cost me about £14 (for 3 months worth) and these ones, the FERTINATAL cost me $199 (dollars!!) for 3 months worth!! Plus I had to ship it from the USA and you don't wanna know how much Customs charged me for them to enter the country! So... we will see...

 

[Happypregnant]

And thank you very much! I am happy to be back!! Feels good to come back... as I know that most of us are here cuz we want a baby and it is always nice and brings hope when someone gets a !!!

 

[tadpole1]

Hi Happy!!!

So good to have you back. I complete understand you needed time to regroup. Sounds like you are back with vengeance. You will that get BFP!!!

I have the same philosophy you do. I don't care if I have to knock on a thousand doors I'm doing this dang it. It's not going to win!!!

Thank you! It made me happy to see your replies! Yes, I am back and more determined that ever! I have gone to a top specilist (The top specialist!!) Dunno if you read about it but he is a speciliast for recurrent miscarriages... and they also do IVF but he said I don''t need it. You'd think he would try to sell it to me but, no, he didn't! So... watch this space!

Hi Happy! I love your spirit!

Who is your specialist? I have a new dr as well. His name is Dr. Couvaras and if you google him, you can see some of his interviews. I went to see him last week and I really liked that he asked me questions other RE's have just ignored. Like if I have IBS, scar easily, wake up in the middle of the night, etc. He thinks its inflammation and related to my thyroid. I really liked that he paid attention to symptoms that seems unrelated but that may actually be causing the problem. I'm hopeful. Some days are still better than others but hey let's help keep eachother motivated ok?

Oh and as well he did not try to sell me on IVF and seems to believe I can be "fixed" and get it done naturally - with a little help. But that I don't need IVF.

 

[sammihanvey]

Hi there, 43, really. that gives me hope. I've had three miscarriages in the past year and just turned 43 and losing hope that it's ever going to happen. I'm currently having a little panic as I had some pink spotting today and been cramping slightly with lower pain back - all my normal pregnancy symptoms but it's going to be too early to tell if it's implantation bleeding. My grandmother gave birth to my aunt at 45 so I'm hoping that I've just been unlucky the last three times. I've had all the tests done and apparently fine and v fertile for my age, just the egg quality. Consultant recommended 150mg of asprin a day which I've been taking also heard CoQ10 is good to improve quality. Have you any advice???

 

[Bens Mummy]

Hello Girls
My name is Ann,I am 43 in August and had my 3rd boy in July just b4 i turned 42!!! So there is hope!!
This pregnancy happened after 2 mmc in a row! I thought i wud never get another chance! But it happened!! To b honest not without a few bumps and grey hairs!!
But it was so worthwhile!! Ive a beautiful boy now 6months old!!
And I wud love another baby
Some people think im crazy!!!! But its what i want!! We are tryin at the min,becus i feel time is not on my side!! When i think of when i was younger and tryin to prevent pregnancy,now i wud do anything for a +!!!
Guess im tryin to say theres always hope!!! I truly didnt think i wud be so lucky but i was!! So can u!!!! Try keep positive(i kno it isnt easy)
Good Luck
xxAnn

 

[Happypregnant]

Hi Happy!!!

So good to have you back. I complete understand you needed time to regroup. Sounds like you are back with vengeance. You will that get BFP!!!

I have the same philosophy you do. I don't care if I have to knock on a thousand doors I'm doing this dang it. It's not going to win!!!

Thank you! It made me happy to see your replies! Yes, I am back and more determined that ever! I have gone to a top specilist (The top specialist!!) Dunno if you read about it but he is a speciliast for recurrent miscarriages... and they also do IVF but he said I don''t need it. You'd think he would try to sell it to me but, no, he didn't! So... watch this space!

Hi Happy! I love your spirit!

Who is your specialist? I have a new dr as well. His name is Dr. Couvaras and if you google him, you can see some of his interviews. I went to see him last week and I really liked that he asked me questions other RE's have just ignored. Like if I have IBS, scar easily, wake up in the middle of the night, etc. He thinks its inflammation and related to my thyroid. I really liked that he paid attention to symptoms that seems unrelated but that may actually be causing the problem. I'm hopeful. Some days are still better than others but hey let's help keep eachother motivated ok?

Oh and as well he did not try to sell me on IVF and seems to believe I can be "fixed" and get it done naturally - with a little help. But that I don't need IVF.

Hi His name is Dr. Shehata from the miscarriage clinic in Harley street. They also do IVF and he didn't try to sell me IVF either which sounds a good thing. Yes, I have inflammation too! I have a raised ESR (marker for inflammation) and he also asked me lots of questions. My specialist says that 50% of miscarriages are due to immune problems... a view that not all doctors agree with but I know I have autoimmune issues so it makes a lot of sense. I haven't started my tablets yet... yes, fingers crossed and lets keep the spirits up. It always motivates me to see replies lots of baby dust! xx

 

[Happypregnant]

Thanks for your encouragement... it seems to be easier for some than others... It has been hard for me and like you I think when I was trying to prevent pregnancy all those years ago... I can get a positive, just can't hold on to it! But it is not over til its over... and I still have a lot of enthusiasm inside of me... x

 

[Happypregnant]

Hi there, 43, really. that gives me hope. I've had three miscarriages in the past year and just turned 43 and losing hope that it's ever going to happen. I'm currently having a little panic as I had some pink spotting today and been cramping slightly with lower pain back - all my normal pregnancy symptoms but it's going to be too early to tell if it's implantation bleeding. My grandmother gave birth to my aunt at 45 so I'm hoping that I've just been unlucky the last three times. I've had all the tests done and apparently fine and v fertile for my age, just the egg quality. Consultant recommended 150mg of asprin a day which I've been taking also heard CoQ10 is good to improve quality. Have you any advice???

Hi Sammi, yup, aspirin is good but usually is the low dose... 150mg is double the low dose. Co Q10 is great too, and if you can DHEA but you gotta take them for at least 12 weeks for their effect to be best. I was taking it and didn't wait the 12 weeks, only got to 7 and got pregnant but I miscarried. I am trying again... and this time I will take them for the full 12 weeks... x

 

[Bravemom]

Hi mind if I join ? I'm 45 trying for seven years for my fifth and suffered ten losses ? Baby dust to everyone

 

[Adele1969]

Anyone mind if I hop in here? Just turned 44. DH 45, DD 20 DS 17. Mmc sept '11 @ 13 weeks. Was unplanned but soooo welcome. Ttc ever since. I think I have given up. I think I am too old now & nothing is working properly. Suspect I am peri menopausal. Don't really know how I am feeling

 

[LuckyW]

I'm rooting for you all. I am 42 and just got my second bfp in the year and a half that we've been trying. First ended in a mmc. I'm a little terrified of the bean not sticking, so I don't feel like any congrats are actually in order yet.

I'm afraid to quit the CoQ10 and DHEA in case this bfp doesn't work out.

This theory about miscarriages being related to inflammation and/or immune disorders is fascinating. I will be following closely to find out if either of you find out any more.

It's also really interesting to note that IVF isn't recommended if conception doesn't seem to be the basis of the problem. That never occurred to me.

 

[tadpole1]

Hi everyone!

This thread seem to be developing a theme where we are all lttc and over 40 perhaps with immunity issues - and of course we're here to support each other.

I'm happy to share anything I find out from my new RE here. Good luck and baby dust to all!

 

[tadpole1]

Hoping it's a sticky bean for you Lucky!

 

[More4mom]

I'll chime in too, if that's ok... I see a few familiar and friendly names here! I'm 42, will be 43 in a few weeks. DH is 41. We have three joys (DS 16, DS 13, DD 10). We had a vasectomy reversal in Jan 2011 and in the two years of TTC... nothing!

Happy to hear you got a BFP Lucky...!!! Prayers for a sticky LO!!

 

[notrustyyet]

LuckyW. You are definitely NOT supposed to continue to take DHEA once you get your BFP. The increase in testosterone not good for developing embryo, could cause MC or fetal abnormalities...

 

[LLbean]

notrustyyet...what is DOR? and congrats on the girl!!!!!!!!!!!