Hey,
Its not too late, my mom and my sister both conceived naturally at 45, so I am hopeful that with a little help from modern medicine and God, that my wonderful, soulmate and I will be proud parents soon. I go for my ER tomorrow, the transfer on Thursday. I will let you know how I make out. any questions, I would be happy to share my experiences with you.
Teresa

Thanks for the positive words Teresa, I was begining to think that wanting a baby when your over 40 was unrealistic. Its good to hear of others who have become mums in their 40's, it gives me hope. I am also hoping that God & modern medicine can fulfil our dream to become parents again (our 1st & only child so far was still born at 39 1/2 weeks approx 1 year ago).I am happy to share my experiences with someone going through this process as well.

Hi Ladies, I am glad to see an area for over 40 and I appreciate the openess of everyone it does help to be able to share ....I met my husband in 8/07 and we got married 11/07 have been TTC for at least the past year ........I had my 1st RE meting on 1/28/09 and walked out with my head spinning .......I am still going thru work up, last is the HSG ...my FSH levels range 17 which scares me ....I was reading and wondering why my doctor isnt starting me with IVF, rather IUI ...is that how it works? RE's start you off slowly?? blessing to everyone who have special days this week ...my thoughts will be with all.

Hi, Thanks for creating this group. I'm not currently undergoing IVF but I have done 4 IVF cycles (in my 40's). DH and I will meet w/ my RE in March to discuss doing IVF again, actually Donor Egg IVF. I didn't marry 'till I was 38 and have been trying to concieve since then (actually a few months b4 that if I must be technical :)). Anyway, my Grandma conceived naturally and delivered my uncle when she was 45 ~ so don't give up hope. I haven't!

Hi YvonneKB glad to have you in our group.Its great to have someone whos been there done that, you might be able to answer some of our questions. Thanks for the info about your Grandma its good to hear these stories it helps to prop up my flagging hopes at times. I am also considering an egg donor if things don't work out. My younger sister works overseas but is home for a few months & said she'd be happy to be a donor for us. We are going to see my RE on Wednesday (after my embryo transfer) so he can explain the process to her.

I'm just starting on my IVF journey after trying 'naturally' for two years. I'm right in the middle of my first mock cycle and if all goes well we'll be aiming for an April IVF with DE. Here in Canada we need to find our own donors (not allowed to pay them), and I don't know any qualifiying women, so I have to travel to New York to have the procedure done. It's costing me a lot, but as we all know, it will be worth it in the end!

I work w/ a woman over 40 who tried IVF 6 times and ended up with a beatiful baby boy last year. She has been a great resource because of her first hand experience but she is also a psychologists and provides counseling to IF couples on the side, so she adds that insight as well. The first thing she told me is DO NOT focus on statistics as everyone is different and that stats for women over 43 are not as relible so I hang onto those thoughts. It is also helpful to have a safe haven to go to DS and discuss, vent or whatever with people who understand IF. One thing I have relaized is unless you walk in these shoes you really do not understand the complexity. Blessing to all

Thanks for sharing that information with us, it gives me hope when I really need it (after a failed ivf attempt). Its great that you have some close to your age who has also been through the ivf process (successfully) & you can talk with. I am hopeful that we will all soon have a successful ivf story to share.

Hi RenaissanceWoman welcome to our group. I hope you can find friendship, help & support here. Good luck with your April cycle, keep us posted.

Hello ladies,

I'm new to the group. I'm 45 and TTC. We got married a year ago. The next month, I had a chemical pregnancy, and another one two months later. I was already seeing an acupuncturist for a mysterious rash which turned out to be caused by eating too many chili peppers and commercial fried foods (if you must eat it, fry it yourself; commercial fry oil's not the cleanest). Any way, he turned out to specialize in fertility acupuncture. Asked about the multitude of baby pictures on his walls, and yes, more photos appear every week. He suspected fibroids and we lucked out in finding a doctor who was able to remove them via laproscopic surgery. I called the biggest fibroid the "alien ship" that brought along the rest of the "aliens."

No joy yet in having a baby, so we're starting our IVF adventure. I'm currently on birth control pills (scratching head, but the IVF clinic swears it works better this way) and going to get some polyps out on Tuesday. Then it's the injections, ER and implantation. Hope, hope. I'm keeping the acupunturist posted, so he can tell me which days to come in.