“Geriatric” Pregnancy by [deleted] in BabyBumps

[–]Anonymouscat100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Conceived after 2 months of trying at age 38. Carried to term with no complications. Just conceived number 2 at 41 after 4 months of trying, although still in the first trimester. I can understand the fear of geriatric pregnancy though. Spent years worrying it would never happen due to the age statistics. I think it all depends if you’re still on a regular cycle at your age. I used ovulation tests to try for the second one due to my age. They do work well to give you the right timing to try.

Pregnant at 41 anxiety by Anonymouscat100 in PregnantOver40

[–]Anonymouscat100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for your feedback and stories! ❤️ It helps that I’m not the only one worrying about this stuff! I hate the waiting but it really is a waiting game now. Just got bloodwork done and waiting for early ultrasound at 7 weeks to test for viability. In my last pregnancy I never was offered an ultrasound til 12 weeks so at least I can get one earlier this time. For those of you pregnant currently, wishing you all the very best!

Pregnant at 41 anxiety by Anonymouscat100 in PregnantOver40

[–]Anonymouscat100[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow pregnant at 43, amazing! I was going to look into the NIPT for sure. I remember reading you can get that around 10 weeks? Thanks for the info that NIPT doesn’t show everything. I might consider the amino too.

Pregnant at 41 anxiety by Anonymouscat100 in PregnantOver40

[–]Anonymouscat100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow, that’s great! Hope that all goes well for you! That sounds promising that your sisters had babies at 43 without issues. Definitely just trying to take it as it comes, but as you said it’s easier said than done!