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TTC at 43???

1Ladydi1Ladydi
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Hello...I'm new to the site and would like to discuss getting pregnant after 40.  I'm 43 and have had two miscarriages...the second ended after carrying my son for 5 mths :(....I'm not going to give up and want to try using my eggs.  I'm currently receiving treatment at RCRM.  I had my first IUI 12/24 with no success.  I am about to start my second round of treatment.  I would like to hear from anyone who has had success at my age...thanks a bunch.

 

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  • LlamamamaLlamamama member
    I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriages.  If you are looking for success stories you should also post this question on the Pregnant after 35 board.  I am sure you will get some positive stories from them.  Most on this board are still hoping for a success story.  Good luck to you!
    Me: 40 Dh: 41, TTC since August 2009, began Acupuncture and Herbs Sept 2011, began Temping and Charting Nov 2011. image
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  • JillAlyJillAly member

    I had my son at 40 and my daughter at 43.  I used my own eggs.  We did IVF because my dh had MFI and my age- I was a poor responder to the meds too.  My two best friends werre 42 (no medical help) and 41 (no help) when they had their kids.  It's not impossible - there are some of us out there! 

    I'm sorry about your miscarriages and I wish you good luck in your TTC journey!

    3 IUI's and 2 IVF's later- Brady arrived. Born at 36 weeks after PUPPS and pre-e/HELLP.
    IUI- BFN IVF #1 -BFP! Allie is our 2nd IVF baby. Born at 36 1/2 weeks after pre-e again
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  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    Hi and welcome to the board.  I am very sorry for your losses.  It is definitely possible to conceive at 43, but I wouldn't say for most people that it comes easily.  I am 42, will be 43 in April.  We have just completed our last cycle of IVF and trying to figure out what our next steps, if any, to take from here.  There are several ladies on PG after 35 that got pregnant after 40 with their OE.  Good luck on your TTC journey, I have found that to be on this journey at all takes perseverence, a good RE (maybe), and a whole lot of luck.
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • genmalonegenmalone member

    My Stepmom got KU on her 1st injectible cycle at 42.  My little brother is now 13.

    Good luck!


    After more than 2 years of fertility treatments, FET did the trick!
    IVF March 2012 - BFP! - Severe OHSS = 8 days in the hospital in kidney failure
    No heartbeat at 10w6d
    FET August 27,2012 = BFP!
    It's a boy!
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  • 1Ladydi1Ladydi
    Thank you all for your responses.
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  • chicagobride_07chicagobride_07 member
    Best wishes to you.  I am 41 and just starting TTC.  First appt. with an RE later this week. 

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    DOR and AMA
    2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
    7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
    Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
    Follow up testing in September all clear;
    Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
    FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
    12/12- Officially an OB patient!
    Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
    Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
    Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
    Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
    Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
    FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
    DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
    FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN

    Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)

    Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids

    Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN

    Likely OAD- NBC

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  • folligirlfolligirl
    I will be 43 in April and just finished my 5th IVF.. I will get my Beta today.  With IVF #4 we had a chemical.  I'm not giving up hope getting pregnant using OE.  Hopefully this one is it for us.  This board has helped me get through the negatives.  There are a lot of woman who conceive with their OE in their 40's.  Don't lose hope just yet.
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  • GHBEAGHBEA member
    I had my DD when I was 41 and TTC now at 42.  I had a M/C in Oct.  I wish you success very soon.
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                                 our 2 rainbow babies.

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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member

    imageLlamamama:
    I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriages.  If you are looking for success stories you should also post this question on the Pregnant after 35 board.  I am sure you will get some positive stories from them.  Most on this board are still hoping for a success story.  Good luck to you!

    Ditto, and also the "Parenting After 35" board. I know a couple moms on there that had their first or second child after 42. Good luck!

    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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  • NewMrs07NewMrs07 member
    imageJillAly:

    I had my son at 40 and my daughter at 43.  I used my own eggs.  We did IVF because my dh had MFI and my age- I was a poor responder to the meds too.  My two best friends werre 42 (no medical help) and 41 (no help) when they had their kids.  It's not impossible - there are some of us out there! 

    I'm sorry about your miscarriages and I wish you good luck in your TTC journey!

     

    I just had to say that your children are beautiful, what a blessing!!

    Me: 44 DH: 42. DS born healthy at 40 weeks 8/24/09. TTC since then with no luck or ART. Surprise BFP 8/6/14... MMC @ 8 weeks 4 days... Miss you everyday sweet baby angel.
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