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IVF at 43 - looking for success stories & inspiration

Anne-Marie - posted on 05/20/2012 ( 4 moms have responded )

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Hi everyone - I'm looking for some inspiring stories..... I'm 43 and my little boy is 19 months (conceived by IVF). We've just done another IVF stim cycle with the hope of giving Marcus a sibling - first transfer was not successful ;-( but we do have 2 frosties left. Is there anyone out there who's been successful with IVF at around this age and do you have any advice (natural therapies, etc) to increase chances of success? Looking forward to the inspiration!!! xoxoxo

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SUE - posted on 06/05/2012

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Hi I did my first IVF at 43 it took on the 3rd shot..the first 2 were unsuccessful never give up. I had a tough pregnancy bled week 8 then hemorrhaged at week 13 and was 2 cm dilated drs wanted to do an emergency d& c my life at that point was at risk due to the amount of blood loss however, we waited 24 hours and all was ok. I was sent home on strict bed rest...kept bleeding on and off but nothing drastic finally it stopped for 3 days then at week 17 my water broke. Doctors warned about all the bad things that could be wrong etc....I was told that if she was to be born now she was not viable there was nothing they could do medically So I hoped and prayed that all would be fine and just reach at least week 24-25.....I was on complete bed rest for 5 months in total my daughter was born 5 weeks early was in NICU for 2 days had no major concerns. She is now 4 and doing well...I tell you this so that you never lose the faith .............miracles do happen.

Anne-Marie - posted on 06/02/2012

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Hi Cara
Firstly, I wish you all the very best of luck with the "journey" your about to embark on - love & blessings to you & your partner. We did 1 stim cycle but were lucky enough to get 27 eggs - 17 of which fertilised. Our son Marcus was conceived on the 6th frozen embryo transfer - he was the last remaining frostie!!! I firmly believe we were successful that time because I was absolutely convinced that this transfer was not going to work and my head was already concentrating on the next stim cycle so I wasn't stressing about the outcome like the previous transfers - stress plays a big role and is the hardest thing to avoid. Would love it if you'd keep me updated on how you're going xoxo

Cara - posted on 05/30/2012

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Hi! I can relate to your situation. I am also 43 and went for my first IVF consultation today; will start testing tomorrow (egg health, bloodwork...) and hopefully get the ball rolling after that. Your conception via IVF for your first child is an inspiration to me. Do you mind if I ask how many IVFs you went through before success? I'll track this page because I too would love to hear successful over-43 IVF stories.

Elissa - posted on 05/22/2012

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my best girlfriend is 44 and is finally pregnant with baby #2 due in august.Dont give up

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