Hall of Fame - PPL Who Had kids Late - Moral Booster!

[Samantha675]

Ooo I didnt know SJP used a surrogate!!! No wonder she seemed to pop back into shape so quick, God Im thick!!!!

Oh yes, there was a big scandal because: Two police chiefs are under investigation for allegedly breaking into the Martins Ferry, Ohio, home of SJP's surrogate in an attempt to dig up dirt they hoped to sell to the tabloids.


Isn't that just horrible. People can be such scum.

 

[Leilani]

I agree. Arleen is a true inspiration!!

Btw, its easy to take care of their children sure, but their eggs or fertility has nothing to do with money or nannies.

Oh, and does anyone mind not using people who have millions and therefore can afford 15 cycles of ivf and similar. No offense, but i think many of us fall into the group of 'nothing wrong - simply older; and there is a forum for those getting ivf etc. Seriously, no offence at all to anyone going through this but i think we need real inspiration from nature as we're.. well, in need of some hope and inspiration we're not past it, lol!

More ppls:

Annette Benning - 41
JK Rowling- 39
Meera Syal-
Halle Berry- 41
Nicole Kidman-
Meryl Streep- last baby before 42
Helen Hunt - 40

See? There's loads!!!

I'm not going to take offensive at your bluntness. However, the famous ladies you have listed are quite likely to have recieved some fertility treatment to help them concieve - they just aren't as open and upfront about it as Celine Dion. Obviously, we have no evidence one way or the other, but as far as these mega-rich ladies are concerned, I would err on the side of intervention.

The stories about mothers and grandmothers concieving later in life are much more real-world and inspirational.

 

[FBbaby]

I respect the fact that being over 40 doesn't mean having to start thinking about assisted conception, however the reality is that we are more likely to find ourselves wondering about it. I too thought there was nothing wrong with me. I had two children previously conceived without much trouble, and I managed to fall pregnant with my new partner first time ttc at 38, ivf was far far from my mind at that time. Unfortunately, I m/c and 14 months later, we find ourselves having no choice but to consider ivf, because as it turns out, OH SA is not optimal, and because of my age, time is not on our side, either to conceive naturally or with IVF, even though officially, there is still nothing wrong with me.

Considering the low chances of success of ivf over the age of 40, I find that reading about anyone having successfully fallen pregnant via ivf as inspirational as reading about natural conception. We never know where we might found ourselves in a few month time and in the end, we all want the same thing, a baby, naturally or with the help of science.

 

[Firedancer41]

Love it! I had compiled a similar list awhile back in my TTC journal, of anyone over 35 pregnant or having babies.

Stella McCartney (daughter of Paul) is 38 and due this fall.
Claudia Schiffer is pregnant at 39.

 

[debsbaby]

I am 41, will be 42 when my son is born! I fell pregnant naturally, quite by accident, but am very excited!

 

[heart tree]

Hi ladies. I posted earlier that my grandmother got married at 39, had her first baby at 40 and her second at 42.

My grandmother's birthday is today. She died 8 years ago, but would have been 104!

I just got a today on her birthday! If this one sticks, I'll have this bean at 36!

 

[FBbaby]

congratulations heart tree, that's great news, and on your amazing grand mother's birthday, what an omen. Praying that all goes well and you have a wonderful 9 months

 

[glitterqueen]

congrats heart tree soooooooooooooo pleased 4 you xx

 

[glitterqueen]

anyone any ideas on how these inspirational women achieved these pg i e healthy eating etc i am really struggling with the healthy eating-emotional eater!!!

 

[SydneyB]

All these posts have really made me smile as personally I don't know anyone over 37 who has has a child - very positive and inspirational !! Thanks everyone!!

 

[WannaB]

Hi ladies. I posted earlier that my grandmother got married at 39, had her first baby at 40 and her second at 42.

My grandmother's birthday is today. She died 8 years ago, but would have been 104!

I just got a today on her birthday! If this one sticks, I'll have this bean at 36!

Congrats heart tree, sending you all the stickiest luck in the world hun!!

 

[Erised]

Just popping my head in here even though I technically shouldn't be here.

First of all, the avatars of some of you ladies confused the heck out of me when I saw them ... non of you look like you should be in this section, you're all looking so young and great!!

Second, my MIL had her first son at 36 and her second (my DH) a few months short of 40. She's 67 now and makes a fantastic grandmother. Of course, all natural for her too and the only reason why she didn't have any children younger was by choice. It's definitely possible ladies. To those who do have to go through the path of assisted conception, don't forget it happens to the youngsters too *hugs*

 

[jane99]

My grandmother! Married at 39, first child at 40 and second child at 42! And this was back in the 1940's when fertility treatments were unheard of!

My great aunt had a baby when she was 43, back in 1964. The doctors were really worried back then, cos she was considered so old...

 

[Penfelyn]

I've just seen this thread. My good friend has just had her first baby (a healthy little boy!) at 38. She conceived naturally and had a home birth. So so happy for her! We're 15 years difference in age, but our babies will be very close in age. Can't wait!
My aunty had my cousin at 38... my Mum's best friend had her two children at 41 and 43.

All the best to you lovely ladies ttc xxx

 

[Nvr2Late]

good thread!

Not sure if I'm repeating something, but Geena Davis was mentioned a few posts ago, and I just wanted to add that she had her first at 46 and TWINS at 48!

 

[pea-in-pod]

Brilliant! My very own maternal aunt, had 6 children of her own plus 5 step-children (yes 11!) and had her last 2 at age 42 and 44. And she still manages to send me (her niece) many letters, birthday and christmas cards every year!

And... My BFF - age 40 and currently preggers with twins! from IVF cycle number 1!

 

[wannabemum123]

Me next . . .

 

[ArticBaby]

Great thread very positive

 

[Tessa]

Aw, this made my day! Thanks for the positive thread!!

 

[Omi]

I think this thread is fab, so inspirational and despite the sour grape from me earlier Keep them coming!! Yay!