Over 40 and Pregnant with Your First?

[Omi]

Just like it says in the title..

Just looking for anyone else who is 40 and/or over and pregnant with their first baby. Im 41 and 21 weeks pregnant with a baby boy. I had two mc's before i got pregnant this time and we used IVF (well..ICSI actually, lol) due to the time contstraints of TTC at my age (i had low AMH). We're overjoyed and delighted and except for a slightly annoying SPD/PGP everything is great and Im feeling fab!

xxx

 

[Gia7777]

Hello! I am 40, pregnant with my first and will be 41 when I deliver in March. I was unable to conceive due to endometriosis as we tried for about 8 years and gave up trying about 8 months ago. Funny how that happens.

 

[Omi]

Hi Gia and congrats! March babies are lovely - i should now, i am one, lol! Are you gonna find out what you're having at all?

 

[Gia7777]

Thanks and a huge congrats to you as well!

 

[mtnprotracy]

Just wanted to say congratulations.....not pregnant with my first, but I am definitely 40 .

 

[vintage67]

Pregnant at 44 with our second! Welcome!

 

[jennyxx]

not pregnant personally, or 40 lol. But my mother-in-law had my OH when she was 44 (we like to say they got bored when the tv broke) although he is her fourth and she is a fantastic mum . Hate people judgeing older mums. Best of luck with the pregnancy .x

 

[SabrinaKat]

am 43 and will be 44 next month, so will be 44 when I have our first; I did have an m/c two years ago at 41, and spent the last year, losing weight, doing blood work pre-IVF, etc., and the month or so before we were going to start IVF, I got pregnant naturally! Am now 16wks+4 and having baby end of Feb at the latest (EDD is 1 March)...

when I was pregnant the first time, at a different hospital, was treated like 'you're too old', 'no wonder you had an m/c', etc., this time, different hospital and everybody fantastic and excited about our 'miracle baby'....

would love to fit another in, but I don't really like this pregnancy thing...

best wishes

 

[leos_try]

Career and financial focus plus a few relationships that didn't stick so didn't start the pursuit until I was 41. Now 44 with my first. We're expecting a boy! Here's to a healthy pregnancy and healthy baby for us all.

 

[Omi]

Hi ladies and lovely to hear from you all

I have to say no one has said word about my age and the only time it came up was when the consultant scored out the 'high risk, red pathway' that was written up in my maternity notes by the midwife, and said '41? Lots of women has children at 41, not a problem!'

Ive wanted children ALL my life. Always knew i would have them but i simply didnt meet my husband till i was in my 30's and then, of course, we had some bad luck to begin with but hey, that's life... I've counted my blessings and couldnt be happier with what i've got

xxx

 

[Jax41]

Sorry , I'm stalking your thread from TTC.... I'm 41 and have been there for a year now, just needed a little PMA..... You have all made me smile and given me much hope Congratulations to all of you, hope to join you soon and wishing you all a very happy and healthy 9 months!!!x

 

[truly_blessed]

hi Omi :wave: I'm with you all the way hun x

 

[Omi]

Oh, hello Blessed!

Jax , welcome...we've all been there so you are welcome to stalk as much as you want and i return i wish you all the luck in the world and Hope you get to join asap xx

 

[dmama]

44 and pregnant with #1!! Praying for healthy baby.

 

[DeeM73]

Wishing you all the best Jax! xx

 

[AngelUK]

I am 41 and this is my first pregnancy. We have been together for about 8 and a half years and we tried for about 3 and a half years. We finally scraped enough money together to have some tests done. Turns out OH has too many anti bodies în his sperm. So we had IUI and it worked on the third try. Had my first scan and I am so excited cause it seems we are having twins.
Wishing you all a happy and healthy 9 months

 

[DeeM73]

Congratulations Angel!x

 

[Omi]

Oooh, wow, congrats Angel thats wonderful! Allt the best to both you and Dmama - love the fact i dont have to feel so alone

xxx

 

[Peyre]

I'm 40. Will be 41 when baby is born.

Unplanned pregnancy. All natural. Just did it on the right time (always had been using Ogino-Knauss method as birth control since I left pill at 33. This time we just said "Shall we try?" and happened !!!!)

Anomaly scan perfect and everything, until now, perfect.

I think that claims about the dangers/fertility reduction after 35 are a bogaboo. Probably unlucky ladies over 35 were equally infertile at 23 or 29 but did not realise/know because didn't try 'cause they were too young/ didn't find the right one/whetever reason.

Medical authorities should be a little bit more positive and less of a wet blanket, I reckon.

 

[SabrinaKat]

I agree - (I see that Omi also has underactive thyroid) I think that was why nothing stuck until diagnosed and given appropriate meds at least for me, I also know that I am healthier now at 43 than I was at 33 when I first met my now dh and always believed, due to PCOS, I couldn't have children; am glad that my GP believed in me and was willing to do loads of blood work, etc.

best wishes