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katie0919katie0919 member
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Hello!

 So, I'm not pregnant or 35 yet....however, I am over 33 and by the time I (hopefully) get pregnant with #2, I will be 34 giving birth at 35, if not 35 when I get pregnant. So, my question is, do they still treat 35 as being "advanced" maternal age...meaning, all the extra checkups, sonos, specialists, etc? What can I expect from being pregnant at 35 vs. my first pregnancy at 32?

TIA! Congratulations and H & H pregnancy to all of you!! 

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  • lovelyday39lovelyday39 member
    I do think they look more at the age you'll be when you deliver. Or maybe that's just me since I'll have turned 40 and officially be a "Geriatric" - LOL! They just really like to get you in w/the genetic counselor and for an NT scan. Based on those results they'll offer you a CVS or Amnio. I, fortunately, did not have to do either of the latter b/c of such good percentages on my bloodwork/NT.

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  • Animeg2+1Animeg2+1
    This does seem to be the case. I turned 35 early in this pregnancy (and I have a coworker who is due around her 35th birthday) and we've both been offered the "extra caution" options (different OB offices). Most likely you'll have choice to take those extra precautions or not, unless something more obviously high risk shows up to insist.

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  • ocho2002ocho2002
    You are considered AMA if you deliver when you are 35 or older.
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  • lovelyday39lovelyday39 member
    imagePetraStonegirl:

    I must be considered 'archaic', as I'll be 43 when I deliver. Stick out tongue

    I'll be asking for the extra cautious route.

    The official medical term for us is "Geriatric"- if you are a FTM, you are a "Geriatric Prima Gravida." Sounds impressive eh? LOL! :)

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  • danuli8danuli8 member

    Seriously? Geriatric?? Sheesh, it's not like I'm using a flippin' walker or anything. I will be 42 when I deliver, but not by a whole lot.

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  • baby4207baby4207 member
    LMAO Geriatric.  Want to hear a not so funny at the time but funny now story ?  I just turned 35 in August, my doctor said don't worry about your age.  You seem to have no known reason to have fertility issues other than the fact that being a lesbian, I don't have as many "conception opportunities" as straight women do.  Basically, I was having "sex for conception" once a month through a catheter and donor sperm.  Well the cycle I had 2 weeks after I turned 35 produced no follicles !!  I said OMG, that is it, my cutoff has been reached and was freaking out .  The next cycle, I went on clomid and produced 3 mature follies and am now 5 weeks pregnant after TTC for 2 LONGGGG YEARSSS ! 
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    LMAO Geriatric.  Want to hear a not so funny at the time but funny now story ?  I just turned 35 in August, my doctor said don't worry about your age.  You seem to have no known reason to have fertility issues other than the fact that being a lesbian, I don't have as many "conception opportunities" as straight women do.  Basically, I was having "sex for conception" once a month through a catheter and donor sperm.  Well the cycle I had 2 weeks after I turned 35 produced no follicles !!  I said OMG, that is it, my cutoff has been reached and was freaking out .  The next cycle, I went on clomid and produced 3 mature follies and am now 5 weeks pregnant after TTC for 2 LONGGGG YEARSSS ! 

     

    Hahahhaa. 35 this past August. That's cute...You're still a puppy!!!

    Kidding aside, a big giant CONGRATULATIONS to you and everyone posting here. Wishing everyone nothing but health and happiness!

     

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  • Country Girl in the CityCountry Girl in the City
    I am 38.  My chart says AMA but I asked my doctor if they did anything special since I was old.  He said, "look around my waiting room, if I treated someone your age differently then I would have to treat all of my patients as special.  I have more people over 35 than under."
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  • 2redtulips2redtulips member

    imageCountry Girl in the City:
    I am 38.  My chart says AMA but I asked my doctor if they did anything special since I was old.  He said, "look around my waiting room, if I treated someone your age differently then I would have to treat all of my patients as special.  I have more people over 35 than under."

    That is comforting to hear. Yes

    This is my first pregnancy, and I am 37. Will be 38 when I deliver. I do not feel that old - at all! (Geriatric - seriously? Wow.)

    I have not announced yet, but I have heard two expecting announcements from friends this week. Both 37. I do think it's a lot more common these days. 

     

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