i want to share this with you. I am 37
years old.
I have a 9 yr old daughter and a 6 year
old son. For the past 5 years I never
ever taught of having another child.
About 6 months ago I started thinking
about having another baby. My husband
agreed and we decided to start trying. I
became pregnant with both my children on
the very first attempt we made. So I
thought that this time it would be the
same. However I was wrong, as we have
been trying for almost 4 months now and
nothing. My gyne said its probably my
age. This time is not like 10 yrs ago
when I was just 27. Now I have age
against me and like my gyn said its now or
never. So I would like to ask anyone if
they v been through this experience.
Would appreciate some advice. My advice
is please dont't delay motherhood for
reasons of career, travelling and other
things as we do not have all the time of
our lives to become mothers.
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CTG
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Joined: 19 Mar 2006 Posts: 12 Location: Utah
Posted: 03-19-06 17:17pm
Hi there,
you are right as we get older its not as
easy to get pregnant. I just wanted to
tell you from experience. It will happen
when you least expect it. Relax and be
patient. If you have been on bc for along
period of time it might take a little
longer. There is a test they can do to
see how many eggs you have left stored up.
Yeah I didn't know this either but it
might be someting to look into. But be
patient. Keep in touch
cdg
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goodsamaritan55
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Posts: 11 Location: Manila, Philippines
Your Biological Age Is Relative to Your State of Health Posted: 03-25-06 07:42am
Your biological age is relative to your
state of health.
Fertile people are healthy - drug free
people. In mind, body and soul. Baby
making is the domain of young and healthy
people. Our relative age is a function of
our overall health... To a large degree.
But you must be realistic with the limits
of age. Most of the people who request
infertility help are in their 30s. There
is no time to waste. You must shape up
now.
Get sleep and sunshine like a champion.
Eat and drink like a champion. Pee and
poop like a champion. Exercise moderately
only - please.
Tip for women: get a book for pregnant
women. Follow the guidelines on health
for pregnant women today. To be pregnant,
you must eat, sleep, exercise and stay
away from harmful products not recommended
for pregnant women.
I am 37 and became pregnant the first
month I tried; however, I had a
miscarriage at 10 weeks - the baby had
quit developing at 6 weeks. I was afraid
from everything I read that it was due to
my age and having older eggs. My doctor
told me that it is fine. No concerns
with having a healthy baby at 37. I
believe it takes longer as we are having
issues becoming pregnant again when most
people I know that have a miscarriage
become pregnant a second time almost
immediately. Keep trying and talk to
your doctor.
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Allie1
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Dec 2007 Posts: 1
to Getting Pregnant At 37 Posted: 12-29-07 19:02pm
I have been through the same thing. I had
no problem getting pregnant for my first
when I was 32. I will turn 37 in two
months. We waited to try for a second and
it did not happen as planned. We tried
for 16 months before it happened. I saw a
specialist and had lots of blood work at
different times of the month to check my
hormone function. Of course all tests
came back normal. My husband also has his
sperm counted and checked out and his
results came back normal. I became
obsessed with the whole thing. The next
step was to be a dye test to check for
blockages in my tubes. Luckily we
conceived and I am now 15 weeks prego! I
did not have to have the dye test. I
hated when people said to me you just to
have relax and stop thinking about it.
But that is when it did happen. I started
thinking that I have a beautiful little
girl to be thankful for and it would not
be the end of the world if we did not have
anymore children. Hang in there, stay
positive and hopefully it will happen for
you.
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mommie_of_5
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Pregnant at 37 Posted: 02-19-08 14:24pm
I am a mother of 4. Until Feb 2008 I had
no idea I was pregnant with my 5th child.
I am 37, will be 38 upon birthing. Relax
don't push it. It will happen but trying
to hard will put stress on you. Don't
stress over your age.
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crystobal
incomplete
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Joined: 15 Mar 2008 Posts: 1
waiting Posted: 03-15-08 21:19pm
hi...i'm 37 and will be 38 in 4 months.
my husband and i have a 4 year old girl
and for the past 3 yearts we said we
weren't going to have anymore kids. in
march 06, i got pregnant and after 9
weeks, the fetus' heart stopped beating.
i was devastated! unfortunately, there
was a chromosomal abnormality. i was
terrified to try to have another baby
after that experience! i few motnhs ago i
began dropping hints to my husband. he
didn't take me seriously. about 1 month
ago, i finally told him...i want another
baby. we let fate takes its course, but i
got my menstrual the other day. we're
going to keep trying and i pray that when
i get pregnant the baby will be healthy!
our daughter needs a sibling. i was an
only child, so i know how it was...lonely.
i don't want the same for her. does
anyone have any advice on getting pregant
at my age...aside from the legs up in the
air after sex, drinking wine...help me
fast...please!!!!!
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mommie_of_5
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UltraSound at 12 weeks Posted: 03-19-08 16:57pm
Well I thought I was 8 weeks and the Dr
totally called my gestation period to the
tee by disagreeing. So he sent me in for
an ultra sound. Turns out I was 12 weeks 3
days, LOL just what he said I was.
That was 3 weeks ago. Getting ready for
another ultra sound in April. We are gonna
find out if it is a girl or boy. Excited.
The doctor is really good and told me
about elderly pregnancy LOL 38 and how it
is very common to lose a child 10-12 weeks
that is why they do the ultra sound so
early on us older woman. After 12 weeks
and the heart beat is still good you are
in pretty good shape.
I hope everyone else is doing well.
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nightangel73
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Joined: 09 Nov 2005 Posts: 2319 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: 03-21-08 20:43pm
I'm going to be 35 next month and trying
for a first baby now. Hey you know I
wished I had babies sooner but if you
don't have the man what can you do right?
lol. I hope for no troubles conceiving.
For me it's like heck I still look so
young I find it hard to believe I'm old
for conceiving lol. But I'm ready for the
battle.
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