Age & Fertility: Older Child
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Fertility questions/Insurance Coverage
Asked by H.M. from Los Angeles
on May 13, 2008
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My insurance doesn't cover infertility, even something as basic as blood work to test hormone levels. Does anyone know of a facility that is low cost for out-of-pocke...
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- My insurance was the same. We went to Loma Linda for daily blood work for almost 2 weeks... they only do necessary things, especially if they know your insurance doesn...
- I am insurance agent. What is the Carrier you are on? and is this with a Group or Individual/family only plan? Maybe I can search for you who does offer this. Might...
- Hey H.! Try the Los Angeles Cryobank for fertility testing - Los Angeles, CA 11915 La Grange Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90025 ###-###-#### AND for further ferti...
Premenopause Fertility Issues
Asked by N.H. from Pittsburgh
on January 18, 2009
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My question is for older ladies. I am fifty and newly remarried. I have always left the fertility issue in God's hands. I did pay attention and used the rhythm meth...
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- My best friend's mother gave birth to a healthy daughter when she was in her early fifties. It was an unplanned pregnancy. She had 5 children previously and her youn...
- I had my first child at 30, second child at 38 (with fertility drugs six years of them) the third at 42 and i would not have another one it was too much on my body and...
- Hi N., I'm happy that you're happy! That said, I think you really need to discuss this with your OB/GYN. Yes, the risks go up as you get older (your health, health ...
10 Year Old Gets Her period...lost for Words!
Asked by B.J. from Longview
on July 5, 2010
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Hello,
My 10 year old niece started her period today. I didnt know what to say to her. Is this normal for her to start this young. I didn't get mine until my 8th gr...
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- I was almost twelve I believe but also worry about how quickly girls are maturing these days.
- I was 9 or 10 when I started and my older sis was 13 or 14. My sis was so jealous, but I was so miserable I thought she was the lucky one! LOL I think it just depends...
- The biggest reason lots of girls are early these days is the hormones in non organic meat and dairy products-different industry standards than when we were little. Bu...
Should I Go Directly to a Fertility Clinic?
Asked by D.S. from New York
on August 30, 2010
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Hi,
I am 38 and looking to be pregnant and due to my age would like to improve my odds by starting IUI. My husband have tried only 4 months now, but we dont want to d...
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- Hi, Meet with your obygyn first. They can give you lots of helpful advice to get you going and then refer you if you need to, to a fertility specialist. Good luck a...
- hi there....=) i was in the same boat....both my husband and i are 38 and went to see my ob/gyn (after trying since 12/2009) for a referral to a fertility dr. because...
- Infertility specialist will tell you that the older you get the chance of getting pregnant are slimmer. I was 28 years young, healthy and considered a "prime candidat...
4.5 Year Age Difference Between Siblings?
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on November 14, 2010
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My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and a half. At this point if we want that to happen we'll have to go w/donor egg and IVF.
Even if...
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- Well, we're not too far into it, but my daughter was nearly five when her little brother was born last year. So far it's been mixed. She adores her little brother an...
- I am 5 years older than my brother and we played all the time when we were young. I remember being very protective and proud that he was "my" baby in the first couple...
- I intentionally put 4.5 years between my two. My oldest is a girl (which I think makes it much easier), and my youngest is a boy. They are now 4.5 and 9. During pr...
Talking to 8 Year Old Daughter About Periods
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on October 19, 2008
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I have an 8 year old daughter and she asks me often what my pads and tampons are and I just tell her that's something she'll need to learn about when she gets a little...
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- I agree, the American Girl book Care of Keeping of You is fantastic. My 9 year old read it and we discussed it. Very non sexual, just good info on head to toe care, k...
- Hello. I understand you not wanting to tell your daughter just yet, but i think you should go ahead and tell her. i was 9 yrs old when i started mine (i was in the 4th...
- There is a wonderful mother/daughter program called Maidens (or Maidenhood, can't remember at the moment) by His Design. It was created by the owner of Blessing God's...
IVF Questions & Being Pregnant Later in Age
Asked by J.M. from Houston
on September 12, 2009
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the last 3 yrs and with no success. My husband does not have any of his own and would like to have one of his own, he...
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- I did four IVFs, two with donor eggs. If you happen to need donor eggs, then your age doesn't matter at all. If you do use your own eggs, there are small risks, but ...
- Hi J., I know first hand what you are going through, we did not go through the IUI but decided to go directly to the IVF. At the time I had a 3 yr old son from a pre...
- I had my oldest daughter at age 30 with IUI. When we started trying for #2, IUI wasn't working so we went to IVF. My 'fresh cycle' didn't work b/c they had a really ...
RE: Miscarriage After IVF @ 44 Yrs. of Age
Asked by A.B. from Cleveland
on June 2, 2008
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Hi, we unfortunately miscarried on 5/29/08 @ 7 weeks pregnant. We had a positive pregnancy test & great HCG levels. We had two healthy embryos transferred via IVF = Eg...
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- I'm a registered surrogate mama/egg donor through SMO, their website is http://www.surromomsonline.com/ they have a great question & answer section where you could fin...
- Hi A., I am a few yrs younger than you but I still think this totally applies. I was dx with PCO (polycystic ovarian)when I was about 25 and after being with a man...
- Dear A., Sorry I dont have any advice, but maybe some insight. IF, and that is a big if, you are willing to be Foster Parents, you can actually adopt. However, you fac...
Experience/Feedback On Age Differences Between Siblings - Help Us Decide!!
Asked by A.W. from Cleveland
on March 17, 2011
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Hi! I am a 36 year old mom of 3 ... let me start by explaining that we NEVER intended to have 3. My husband and I both came from families of 2 and were 100% decided ...
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- I have 3 boys ages 8,5,and 11.5 months. The older 2 are 3 years and 1 week apart and super close.Sure they fight like crazy but they always have each other to play wit...
- I'm 21 weeks pregnant with #2 and my daughter will turn 6 y/o shortly after the birth. This arrangement could not have turned out better!! My daughter is excited, pr...
- I have 2 boys that are 9 & 6, and an 9 month old baby girl - i love the differences in age - the boys just adore the baby, and they are sooooo good with her - it is al...
6 Year Gap in Childrens Age
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on April 23, 2008
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A little advice about having a child so late in live and that will be 6 years or more younger than its siblings.
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- I just want to say congrats, and good luck! I personally know that I can NOT have two babies! I made sure one was ATLEAST three before another! ha! ha! I just know tha...
- I have 2 children, my daughter is almost 17 and my son just turned 9, yes that's 8 yrs difference. One thing I refused to do was to make my daughter responsible for h...
- J., My first son is going on 6, then I have a 9 month old son. I am 30 years old, it wasn't planned like this, but I had two miscarriages in between them. Personall...
