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Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:24 am Quote

I'm really sorry to hear about what your friend is going through. I haven't been through anything similar but people around me have gone through similar experiences and I can offer some help based on two of my colleagues. I know two ladies who had their first children late - one would have been around 36 and the other would be around 39. I know that the 36 yr old went through five (that I know of) miscarriages. She ended up spending almost two months of her last pregnancy in the hospital, with an emergency ceasarian in the end (which resulted in a gorgeous little girl who is now perfectly healthy after being born early). The other lady I mentioned I actually don't know well enough to know the exact details. However, she did give birth to a healthy baby girl as well.

It definitely is possible to have children at that age although the chances do decrease. Not so long ago (a month or two?) there was a news item about a 57 yr old grandmother giving birth to twins... I think that particular case was possible through in vitro fertilization.

Has your friend been to see a Dr? I don't know much about this but it might be a good idea to have various tests done.

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 06, 2005 4:16 pm Quote

A friend of mine tried to get pregnant late in her life for many years but in the end she had to give up due to a health condition she developed. Her doctor told her attitude is important, and it does not help if she is contantly sad and miserable, In this day and age of great scientific and technological advances there is reason to be hopeful.

Tue Sep 06, 2005 5:50 pm Quote

Do you know if your friend is using ovulation tests? It's important to know if she ovulates with each cycle or not, and when. This would help her with timing for maximum fertility. She can also confirm that she ovulates by checking her temperature every am before getting out of bed and keeping a chart. Her temp. should rise at least half a degree just AFTER ovulation. Hope that helps. Smile

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 06, 2005 8:15 pm Quote

I knew a woman who tried to get pregnant in her late 30s. Turns out stress from work was the culprit, and after she quit and stayed home and relaxed she got pregnant!

enjoys freebies · Tue Sep 06, 2005 11:42 pm Quote

Thanks for all the replies, I will pass the details on to her. She has just bought an ovulation kit but cant try it yet cause her period is now 2 weeks late... Anyway we all have everything crossed for next time being successful!! Thanks again...

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