Diaper Swappers

MamaJules · 01-28-2013, 12:19 PM

I think it seems to depend more on the individual than on age. If you are Michelle Duggar, you probably don't need to worry about your fertility!

isabelsmummy · 01-28-2013, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MamaJules

I think it seems to depend more on the individual than on age. If you are Michelle Duggar, you probably don't need to worry about your fertility!

In her case she has stayed fertile but her ability to carry babies to term has gone downhill since she was 40.

MamaJules · 01-28-2013, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by isabelsmummy

In her case she has stayed fertile but her ability to carry babies to term has gone downhill since she was 40.

But the question was about fertility after 30. I don't think anyone would question that fertility is lower after 40, but for a lot of people it is still going strong after 30.

mcpforever · 01-28-2013, 04:33 PM

So far I haven't noticed a difference, but I'm just turning 36 in a little over a week. I have gotten pregnant 7 times (only 3 stuck) before turning 35, and got pregnant with one that appears to be sticking at about 35 2/3 years old.

But I don't know that I count as I'm still on the "young" side of being AMA and managed to get pg twice while on the pill.

ETA: I have conceived twice since hitting 30 and neither time were we fervently trying. We also conceived when I was 29 and 2/3.

poohbear1208 · 01-28-2013, 08:10 PM

I had 2 pregnancies in my 20's, then had to wait 6 years to ttc again due to breast cancer treatment. Had an easily conceived pregnancy at the age of 33 that I lost, then went on to get pregnant again and dd was born when I was 34. Currently 35 and 17 weeks pregnant with a "surprise!!" So even though I am now considered AMA and chemo was supposed to shorten my fertility, apparently it didn't

kateroc · 01-29-2013, 01:05 PM

ahh, this is such a source of stress for me! I got pg easily at 29 and 32 (within a few cycles of trying) but hope to get pg again shortly after my 34th bday (which is this spring). I hope it isn't very difficult this time, but realistically I know it might be...

wonton · 01-29-2013, 07:08 PM

No, I got pregnant with dd when I was 32, the ONE time we didnt use a condom and I thought we were safe and BAM!

We wanted a baby but really wanted her AFTER the wedding.

Nora+6 · 01-29-2013, 07:21 PM

My experience:

I had three children by 30. No particular difficulty conceiving, no miscarriages or pregnancy complications. I remarried in my late 30's and at 38, gave birth again. His birth was prefaced by multiple miscarriages, and then followed by two more. He was lacking perineum and...it was clear my body was, um...drying up.

01-28-2013, 12:19 PM	#31
MamaJules Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,145 Ratings: 39 Feedback: 100%	Re: Age and fertility I think it seems to depend more on the individual than on age. If you are Michelle Duggar, you probably don't need to worry about your fertility! __________________ Mom to Micah, born 10/6/08And Isaiah, born 8/23/10 Use Swagbucks and earn free stuff just for being online! Yup, it really is free! Like Swagbucks? You might like Can't Beat Free ThredUp -- free $10 credit

01-28-2013, 04:33 PM	#34
mcpforever Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bama Posts: 10,962 Ratings: 37 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Age and fertility So far I haven't noticed a difference, but I'm just turning 36 in a little over a week. I have gotten pregnant 7 times (only 3 stuck) before turning 35, and got pregnant with one that appears to be sticking at about 35 2/3 years old. But I don't know that I count as I'm still on the "young" side of being AMA and managed to get pg twice while on the pill. ETA: I have conceived twice since hitting 30 and neither time were we fervently trying. We also conceived when I was 29 and 2/3. __________________ Melissa-Wife, mother to DS 4/02 and DD 4/07, DS 7/08 Due 7/13 with a little lady ISO: my lost shaker of salt Last edited by mcpforever; 01-28-2013 at 04:35 PM.

01-29-2013, 01:05 PM	#36
kateroc Registered Users Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 737 Ratings: 28 Feedback: 100%	Re: Age and fertility ahh, this is such a source of stress for me! I got pg easily at 29 and 32 (within a few cycles of trying) but hope to get pg again shortly after my 34th bday (which is this spring). I hope it isn't very difficult this time, but realistically I know it might be... __________________ Kate, mama to 2 crazy boys, Owen (March 2009) and Rory (August 2011)

01-29-2013, 07:08 PM	#37
wonton Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: TX Posts: 2,275 Ratings: 14 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Age and fertility No, I got pregnant with dd when I was 32, the ONE time we didnt use a condom and I thought we were safe and BAM! We wanted a baby but really wanted her AFTER the wedding. __________________ ~Amber, sahm to Caden 02/17/03, and Baby Georgia 1/30/11! "I'll just have to save him. Because, after all, a person's a person no matter how small." His Body His Choice, Say NO to circumcision! iso:sz 6 toddler ON jelly sandals

01-29-2013, 07:21 PM	#38
Nora+6 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 106	Re: Age and fertility My experience: I had three children by 30. No particular difficulty conceiving, no miscarriages or pregnancy complications. I remarried in my late 30's and at 38, gave birth again. His birth was prefaced by multiple miscarriages, and then followed by two more. He was lacking perineum and...it was clear my body was, um...drying up.