I'm 46 and pregnant...posted this early this morning on TTC over 40

[Anniesbaby]

Hello...I am so very happy, anxious and feel blessed at the same time. Were do I start, well I found out I am pregnant on Feb 25...(brought an at home test from CVS Pharmacy that night and it was positive) cycle was due on Feb 20, and I thought work stress was throwing things off.  I've been very regular all my life (cycle comes on every 28 days), and this is the second positive pregnancy test I've ever had in my life.  Note: got pregnant in June 2009, and miscarried in August at 7 wks 4 days. (it was a twin pregnancy - 2 yolk sacs in 1 gestational sac).  I was 44 at that time and had basically thought I'd never get pregnant.  Hubby and I never used any fertility treatments etc.....just believed that it may happen one day and it day.  JOY JOY JOY...I still am so thankful for that time in my life...I just loved the feeling of life inside me.  I was overwhelmed with sadness for months immediately after losing my babies...time and believing that God's will was done is what got me through it.  And to my surprise it happened again as I mentioned above...pregnant at 46.  I'm still taking it all in.  Lots of sypmtoms: breast tenderness, nausea, twinges in pelvic area.  

Well here's why I'm up tonight, and thankful that I found this site...need support and encouragement now.  According to last menstral period, I'm at 6 weeks.  Had 1st ultrasound on March 1st (Dr saw me early because of high risk status and prior miscarraige)...showed Gestational Sac at 4mm, not eptopic, and I felt that everything was ok.  Saw Dr today, March 10th, and Gest Sac at 9mm, glimmer of yolk sac (popped on screen only once a second).  He said I'm growing, but slowly and I'm worried.  Sent me to radiology lab for better scan...he said his machine is older than the labs and hoped if would give a better picture.  Well it didint...showed my Gest sac at 9 mm also....but no yolk at all..not even a slight moment.  I am hurt but trying to be positive...it's hard, cried and slept ealier this evening, and got on the net to read.  Glad to find this site and forum...I feel like I fit in here.  I am praying that all of us have our hearts desires come true...healthy babies even after 40. I hope my baby's yolk sac and heart beat show in my next scan scheduled for March 17.  I just don't understand if where I'm at is normal for now...I feel no cramps and not bleeding, but there's no baby showing in my gestational sac yet.  Any experience and/or comforting thought are needed.  Thank you so much....

[Anniesbaby]

Thanks for taking the time to share your inspirating words of encouragement....it really means alot to know that me an my baby are being thought of here on this site.  I need all the happy thoughts that come my way.  :)

I go back on March 17th for another ultrasound, and yes the Dr, the technician, and myself saw a yolk sac for a "split second".  The Dr. called it a "flicker".  But it didnt stay on the screen long enough to take the picture.  I belive in my heart that it's a sign of the embryo being there.  So that memory I hold onto dearly with faith in God.  I will post on this site with any updates...especially after my ultrasound.  Wishing the best for you and your family...and with sincere appreciation, I'm saying thank you for your concern for me.

[Moma_Cher]

I had to chime in and first of all say CONGRTULATIONS!! What an inspiration you are!!

Now, let me say.... Try not to worry. It could simply mean you are off by a few days in calculating how far along you are. I found this info online:

Because the yolk sac first becomes visible around 5.5 weeks of gestation, seeing no yolk sac on an ultrasound could simply mean that the pregnancy is not yet 5.5 weeks along -- and errors in remembering the last menstrual period or irregular cycles can affect calculations of how far along a pregnancy is at the time of an ultrasound. When doctors suspect incorrect dates as a possibility, they will recommend a second ultrasound. In a viable pregnancy, the yolk sac and possibly the fetal pole will always become visible on a followup ultrasound.

When do you go back in? Plus, didn't you say you saw one for a split second?? That should give you a little comfort, I hope.

Keep us posted!!

[plumber43]

I am here for you!

[plumber43]

Oh Honey, I pray your little bean sticks, I know how you are feeling, first, staying positive is so very important, no stress, try yo find that happy place, hugs honey and I am her!
Melanie