Surprise! I'm pregnant at 39....

Melly1970 · 05-02-2009, 07:58 AM

Since this was a total surprise......I am freaking out! I wil be 39 in a few weeks. I'm more worried about miscarriage and downs and defects more than anything. I'm due Jan 6. Can anyone help me out? I need to find a way to calm down.

Adrienne · 05-02-2009, 08:04 AM

Congrats!!!! I needed progesterone support when I was pg at 39.

What a wonderful suprise!!!! My boy, born when I was 40 is absolutely perfect. I had a terrific Maternal Fetal specialist that relieved all my worries. Hooking up with an OB you are comfortable with helps with the anxiety.

Be prepared to be called "Of advanced maternal age" then blow it off!

I am thrilled for you!

Melly1970 · 05-02-2009, 08:16 AM

Why would you need progesterone? I had a blood test to check levels yesterday and need to go back tomorrow to have blood drawn again. I guess they want to make sure it's going up......the levels..Im really scared though.....How far along are you?

4cats · 05-02-2009, 01:31 PM

Congratulations! There are a lot more of us "older moms" out there than I thought at first.

Sherb · 05-02-2009, 05:51 PM

Congrats! I just had my last little guy at 38. I wish you a very happy and healthy 9 months.

shel444 · 05-02-2009, 07:15 PM

Congratulations on your surprise. I am 39 and 18wks, I am also just over a year out following chemo therapy. My quad screen and nuchal fold all came back good. Will be having our detailed US in 2 weeks when we are 20 wks along. It is too early to say all is well yet, but Just wanted to let you know that it can be done, has been done, and the chances are still inyour favor for having a healthy baby. Best of luck! -Shelley

Adrienne · 05-04-2009, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Melly1970

Why would you need progesterone? I had a blood test to check levels yesterday and need to go back tomorrow to have blood drawn again. I guess they want to make sure it's going up......the levels..Im really scared though.....How far along are you?

Hold on! My son is now 8 years old so I was just relateing what I needed at 39 to have a successful pg. Not everyone needs progesterone support. Your MD will determine that via bloodwork. It is different from the rising estrogen which is what they are making sure goes up. Some of us older women do not make enough progesterone but my MD determined that I had a luteal phase deficit before I even got pg.

Congrats and take a few deep breaths.

shel444 · 05-04-2009, 07:14 PM

I didn't need it either.

ltbl · 05-09-2009, 05:15 AM

I'm 43, just found out I'm pg. My progesterone was 13.9. The doc likes it to be over 11, but since I have had issues in prior pregnancies w/progesterone she went ahead and put me on supplements.

whitley · 05-09-2009, 03:37 PM

Well, I'm glad I'm not alone. I got a BFP the day before my 39th birthday and seriously, I laughed because I swore it was a joke. I went straight to the HPT package to read the expiration date because I just knew it was defective. Nope, betas came back at:

50-14dpo
100-16dpo
331-18dpo

So I guess I really am pregnant. I am due for one last beta on Monday and then my RE will start talking u/s (if the beta is over 1K which it should be). Honestly, this was just the most shocking thing ever as we had to do IVF for our first conception, then had chemical pgs on IVF#2 and 3. We were gearing up for IVF#4 next month and now this! Absolutely crazy...I don't think I'll believe it until I see a h/b since my history is rather tumultuous when it comes to being able to keep a pgcy. So I know I'm not out of the woods yet...just trying to remain hopeful.

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Adrienne 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Deep In The Heart.... Posts: 12,584 Blog Entries: 5	Congrats!!!! I needed progesterone support when I was pg at 39. What a wonderful suprise!!!! My boy, born when I was 40 is absolutely perfect. I had a terrific Maternal Fetal specialist that relieved all my worries. Hooking up with an OB you are comfortable with helps with the anxiety. Be prepared to be called "Of advanced maternal age" then blow it off! I am thrilled for you! __________________ Adrienne beautiful boy

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Sherb 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 3,721 Blog Entries: 6	Congrats! I just had my last little guy at 38. I wish you a very happy and healthy 9 months. __________________ Me 39/DH 39 Celebrating 17 yrs of marriage!!! 2 m/c - both at 10 weeks (May, 1988 & Oct/07)

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ltbl 700-799 post 9 of hearts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 705	I'm 43, just found out I'm pg. My progesterone was 13.9. The doc likes it to be over 11, but since I have had issues in prior pregnancies w/progesterone she went ahead and put me on supplements. __________________ Maureen Maggie - 7, Susie - 5, Becky - 1 #4 due early January 2010

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05-02-2009, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
Melly1970 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 2	Why would you need progesterone? I had a blood test to check levels yesterday and need to go back tomorrow to have blood drawn again. I guess they want to make sure it's going up......the levels..Im really scared though.....How far along are you?

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4cats 200-299 post 4 of hearts Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: nyc Posts: 203	Congratulations! There are a lot more of us "older moms" out there than I thought at first.

05-02-2009, 07:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
shel444 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN Posts: 198	Congratulations on your surprise. I am 39 and 18wks, I am also just over a year out following chemo therapy. My quad screen and nuchal fold all came back good. Will be having our detailed US in 2 weeks when we are 20 wks along. It is too early to say all is well yet, but Just wanted to let you know that it can be done, has been done, and the chances are still inyour favor for having a healthy baby. Best of luck! -Shelley

05-04-2009, 07:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
shel444 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MN Posts: 198	I didn't need it either.

05-09-2009, 03:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
whitley 300-399 post 5 of hearts Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 363	Well, I'm glad I'm not alone. I got a BFP the day before my 39th birthday and seriously, I laughed because I swore it was a joke. I went straight to the HPT package to read the expiration date because I just knew it was defective. Nope, betas came back at: 50-14dpo 100-16dpo 331-18dpo So I guess I really am pregnant. I am due for one last beta on Monday and then my RE will start talking u/s (if the beta is over 1K which it should be). Honestly, this was just the most shocking thing ever as we had to do IVF for our first conception, then had chemical pgs on IVF#2 and 3. We were gearing up for IVF#4 next month and now this! Absolutely crazy...I don't think I'll believe it until I see a h/b since my history is rather tumultuous when it comes to being able to keep a pgcy. So I know I'm not out of the woods yet...just trying to remain hopeful.