Is 46 too old?

[PollyT20]

hey,

Procrastination! 😤

Is 46 too old to try the DE route?

[Miracle43]

I’m 46 and doing DE 🤞🏻 Xx

[PollyT20 in reply to Miracle43]

Hey, thanks for your reply. How is your DE journey going? How far down the path are you?

I’m scared I’m too old. All my friends have 18-12 year olds. I’m worried I’ve left it too late. Been thinking about it and trying to conceive naturally for 4 years.

Hubby is nearly 50, we’ll be in our twilight years with a teenager.

Xx

[Football61 in reply to PollyT20]

I’m going to be 45 in a few months, and I’m about to start the DE process. My niece has just had a baby (oh, the horror) - so I know what you mean. But bugger it. I’m single and have spent my whole life working 24/7 - it’s about time to concentrate on my home life…

[Miracle43 in reply to PollyT20]

I’ve also been trying naturally. I have had a BFP but have had mmc.

We moved to DE end of 2021 Did an egg share programme. We were lucky to have 3 eggs, first fresh transfer bfn, second we had a BFP but had a mmc, out last egg bfn.

We are now on our 2nd donor and have 5 embryos frozen. I’m struggling with lining issues at the mo. Hoping to have a FET soon xx

[PollyT20 in reply to Miracle43]

Ah sorry to hear of your bfn and mmc. That’s rubbish but at least you tried with your own x

How did you fee moving to donor? What clinic did you use if you don’t mind me asking x

[Miracle43 in reply to PollyT20]

I’ve pm you x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Miracle43]

I only had 3 embryos from my double donor cycle as was a little disappointed. I’m just starting with a new donor so hoping to get more. Though only takes 1! Good luck x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to PollyT20]

My best friend is a nanna with another grandchild on the way! We have the benefit of life experience! Good luck x

[Ivf41x]

I know someone had success in 51. Good luck 🍀

[Hidden]

I’m thinking of going down this route. Currently just chatting to a few clinics online re : treatment, costings etc…

[PollyT20 in reply to Hidden]

DE. It’s such a lot to take in… good luck

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Hidden]

Good luck with your journey. I’m double donor about to start second cycle after 3 BFN. Good luck x

[Hidden in reply to Doodlebug23]

Yes you too. Recovering from surgery atm, using time to arrange free online consultations with clinics abroad.

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Hidden]

Positive steps ☺️ I’m just doing some reading up cause I’m on virtually no drugs and wondering why compared to others 🙈 x

[Star241]

I’d say don’t let age hold you back as long as you feel like you can cope with the process and ultimately a baby you go for it xxx

[Blessed5510]

hi! I’m going to say no! Not too old at all. We are using DE and a surrogate. I’m 48 and husband is 50! We didn’t wait to have kids, it’s just taking this long unfortunately. We got pregnant on our 1st transfer, but unfortunately miscarried. We are waiting to start #2! Good luck to you! If this is what you wish to do, don’t let anyone tell you you are too old!

[Clare_17]

Hey. I hope not! A Facebook school friend has just shared she is pregnant and she is 45 like me. I am just starting the DE route. Lots of reasons why I had to. Good luck. Glad others are on journey with me.

L x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to Clare_17]

Whilst I don’t wish this journey on anybody it’s nice to have others in the same boat for chats and advice. Good luck x

[RACMumm]

Not too old at all! I was trying for my last baby since 2017 and with covid and issues in Ukraine I ended up with more delays hence it has taken me this long. After one own egg tandem cycle at the start I moved on to donor and finally everything came together on my 5th transfer. I was 46 when the embryo was transferred and am now 24 weeks pregnant and turned 47 in June. My consultant has 3 ladies my age under her care at the moment so that makes me feel better 😊. Good luck with your journey x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to RACMumm]

Congratulations. I’m about to start with a new donor after 3 BFN x

[Winniebear1]

I'm over 50 and 19 weeks pregnant from DE and DH sperm. So, no, it's not too late.

Good luck in whatever you decide.

[Doodlebug23]

Definately not! In 47 and just starting second complete cycle. Go for it!!!

[Kitkat10]

No, not too old. A lady next to me in the labour ward when I had my son, was 50. She had a very positive pregnancy experience and straightforward labour.

All I would say is consider physical fitness, as in, pregnancy takes a fair toll on your body; ligaments etc stretch and aches and pains after giving birth can be harder to recover from as your musculoskeletal system ages. I’m a keen runner but I had some fair hip pain after giving birth and regret not focusing more on yoga type exercise to improve flexibility etc.

Good luck in everything ahead, I would also recommend joining the donor conception network. Lots of people there who have been in our same position and who are more than happy to share experiences. 🍀🍀 x

[McQueeny]

not too old - a friend had her baby at 46 💪

[Nenad]

my friend (47) had a donor embryo and is due in a few weeks xx

[Lamagarden]

Love this thread 💗 Big up to all the ladies/mammas in their 40s and beyond!!

[CXCYCZ]

not too old otherwise I’m in trouble! I’m 46, 13 weeks with double donor, will be 47 by time it’s (crossing everything and I still can’t believe it’s really happening) is born.

All my friends children are 10+. I know I don’t have the ready built playmates but on the other hand I have a good stock of babysitters in the making and loads of advice and help on tap!