TTC over 40

[georgeharrison]

Can I ask about this here?

We have a 12 year old son. We TTC #2 when he was 2. We have been unsuccessful. We had some basic testing that all came back fine, but my H was opposed to more intense/invasive testing due to costs.  

My H just started a new job and IF is covered at 70%.

But I turn 40 next week. I have found conflicting info online regarding the risks of pregnancy at this "advanced" age.

Is anyone here TTC at over 40? Wheat are your concerns related to your age?

[compassrose]

I'm not sure how old everyone is, but I know several of us are over 35. You might want to ask on TTTC, too. But I know several people who have used IVF to get pregnant past 40.

[georgeharrison]

Nov 11, 2017 19:59:22 GMT -5 compassrose said:

I'm not sure how old everyone is, but I know several of us are over 35. You might want to ask on TTTC, too. But I know several people who have used IVF to get pregnant past 40.

Thanks for the reply. 

I'm uncomfortable posting on TTTC as we are 2nd infertile and, well...I'm not sure it's appropriate.

[compassrose]

Nov 11, 2017 20:03:00 GMT -5 georgeharrison said:

Nov 11, 2017 19:59:22 GMT -5 compassrose said:

I'm not sure how old everyone is, but I know several of us are over 35. You might want to ask on TTTC, too. But I know several people who have used IVF to get pregnant past 40.

Thanks for the reply. 

I'm uncomfortable posting on TTTC as we are 2nd infertile and, well...I'm not sure it's appropriate.

You should do what you are comfortable with, but several people on TTTC are struggling with secondary IF and everyone is supportive and welcoming.

[Jalapeñomel]

I’m TTCing #2 and I’ll be 39 next month. So I will almost certainly be 40 before another may be born.

[georgeharrison]

Nov 11, 2017 20:22:21 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I’m TTCing #2 and I’ll be 39 next month. So I will almost certainly be 40 before another may be born.

Do you have any concerns regarding your age?

[Jalapeñomel]

Nov 11, 2017 20:24:33 GMT -5 georgeharrison said:

Nov 11, 2017 20:22:21 GMT -5 Jalapeñomel said:

I’m TTCing #2 and I’ll be 39 next month. So I will almost certainly be 40 before another may be born.

Do you have any concerns regarding your age?

Yes and no. We’ve been trying for a long time, and all the docs contributed it to age. The RE found a septum that will be removed Tuesday, and we hope that’s the push we need.

As for raising a kid in my 40s, I’m not at all concerned about it. I feel less tired and stressed than I did several years ago, financially we are better off, and overall it was the best decision for us.