I Had a Baby at 47 After Going Through the Menopause | This Morning

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Following two failed rounds of IVF and after going through an early menopause at the age of 40, Tess Morten's dream of becoming a mum seemed impossible - but seven years later everything changed.
Broadcast on 25/09/2017
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[@siamoore1610]

I just gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby at 45(naturally) no complications whatsoever…. I’m grateful

[@RROD1978]

Was this your first baby

[@siamoore1610]

No, it’s my third… but after 16 years

[@eduwino151]

my mom gave birth to my younger sister at age 48 , when I was aged 25 , I am 37 now mom died a couple of years ago cancer , I am married and live with my little sister people think she is my daughter lol

[@serenedione]

🎉🎉🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🥹🥰

[@jgriffin282]

From a family of 9 kids here. My mom had her last baby at 46. A beautiful healthy boy.

[@mrsmack5808]

I worked with a woman who i think was 50. She had a daughter who was in her 20s and had her own child. The 50 year old was complaining about "menopause" symptoms at work. Then a few days later she came in and said she was wrong thinking it was menopause and she was actually pregnant. She had a healthy baby boy.

[@CourtneyShane]

Literally crying as I lay next to my miracle at 46 ❤

[@lizba381]

Please did her period stopped ? I am 37 now and went through early menopause ..it’s been 2 years now that I did not have my period 😢😢 been married for 5 years now .. was not taking any pills. I hope I can be a mummy soon 😢😓🥺

[@betht7591]

Praise God 🙏🏾🙌

[@monilove1174]

Wow I’m 46 too and trying as well for my first

[@QUEENBEE200384]

@@lizba381Go to the doctor. something could be wrong. I know several people who’s periods stopped early for unexplained reasons. I’d go to the doctors. They can give you medications that’s around $400 and it will cause you to ovulate and have a period. Happened to my best friend. One year later she had her son.

[@Meryemkartal-jd3gy]

My God bless him to you❤❤

[@cathlyn205]

My daughter is 47 and pregnant thru IVF with a little biy. She is due in August! We are all over the moon!

[@zelda7674]

Is it her first pregnancy?

[@intheknowatlanta9751]

Just found out I was pregnant at 49 naturally!😢❤

[@nell193]

By itself?

[@maijacriner-harrison5161]

Congrats! Babies are a blessing, a gift from God💝🕊

[@theboss1220]

congratulations

[@88GrandMrs]

Congratulations 😊

[@serenedione]

Congratulations 🎉🎉🙌🏽🙌🏽🥹🥰

[@edw8889]

I gave birth to a baby at 40 after years of chemo and no medical chance of more children some baby’s are extra miracles

[@debschwindt4602]

I’m praying for my 46 year old daughter. She needs a miracle.

[@MiaMore.]

🙏🏼❤️‍🩹💝

[@MelissaSusan1997]

Praying!! God is in the business of miracles. “He makes the barren woman abide in the house as a joyful mother of children.” ~ Psalms

[@018milliondollarbaby]

Adoption is an option.

[@tiffanypj398]

Look at Marisa Peers - she has Book and Hypnosis for getting pregnant!

[@holyexperience1976]

​@018milliondollarbaby I sure would not mind it if I was healthy enough. I cannot want to bring in a child with me being disabled. My best bet is adopting a 20-somethimg. Thankfully I am not bad off enough to need caregiver, but I cannot do certain things with a child. But for those healthy enough, yes adoption would be so lovely, as so many need homes. I think adoption should also not be so expensive. Plus, it is still your own child as you are doing the raising. You can love that child as your very own just like some people do not love their blood as their very own.

[@21truthbetold]

A woman in my church naturally got pregnant when she was 46. Her daughter is healthy now. She is 52 years old and her daughter is in kindergarten.

[@LaLagunz187]

I honestly think a 5 yr old and a 52yr old mom make a great team lol

[@cananaksunazo6114]

Was she still getting her period? Was she in premenopause? Im 45 and in premenopause 😢 still trying though

[@LaLagunz187]

@@cananaksunazo6114 thats when a lot of women are the most fertile, during menopause.

[@wkdgrneyes]

@@LaLagunz187 Yikes!! When im 52 my daughter will be 19!!!! Much much better.

[@msbee-xj8ni]

A miracle indeed. I was 39 when I fell pregnant and miscarried. Fell pregnant without trying at 42 and miscarried again. Was accepted on the NHS for IVF 1 embryo was put pack resulted on a positive pregnancy test had ultrasound but there was no sign of pregnancy. I don't want to give up. My AMH is from someone in their mid 30s. I just need one good egg. I want to still someday hold my healthy baby please wish me luck and if you believe please pray for me ❤🙏

[@finnmertens8144]

Можно ещё и усыновить ребёнка

[@karasobczak152]

Q

[@sibslawrence2335]

🙏🏽 ❤

[@abdiganiali1664]

Try keto it get pregnant at 44

[@GeorgiaGeorgette]

My heartfelt best wishes to you.

[@gracechidaya]

This coming September I will be 47 by God's grace and am very much encouraged in this stories as I am also trying to conceive by God's grace. Am very much believe that is possible with God

[@holyexperience1976]

Just turned 48 myself.

[@bridgetamato6182]

This gives me hope. I’m 51, and just discovered I’m pregnant. I have not hit menopause and gave birth naturally at age 43. I wish there was more literature on healthy children born to women over 50 on KZbin. There is nothing positive. I know my chances are less than 20%I will have a successful healthy birth. It would be great if there were positive stories on KZbin. Also, Ventura County has little access to OBGYN on Medical. I feel Ventura County has a lot to Learn from Marin County as far as access to birth centers and OBGYN’s. on Medical.

[@patty378]

Keep thinking positive :) Prayers for your mama! Pray and all shall be well.

[@sexycatk1670]

Wow.....OMG AM reading your story from Kenya Africa. I live and work in American and feel like America really scares us women/girls to believe after 35yrs you can't have kids and you and other women past that age are sharing stories letting us know we can do it & not to give up hope. I want to thank you for sharing your story it will encourage any women past 35 even 40's not to give up. ROCK ON SIS. U are amazing.

[@bridgetamato6182]

@@sexycatk1670 I apologize. I miscarried. You can have a healthy baby in you’re 40’s. 50’s is risky however, some women have given birth to a healthy baby. Exercise, supporting healthy farming practices to save our soil, buying organic, instead of expensive purses or jewelry, and drinking lots of water. Get eight hours of sleep.

[@Uber1937]

​@@bridgetamato6182 Compra de óvulos.

[@xtinasd9138]

@@bridgetamato6182 Thank you for sharing your story. God bless you.

[@user-md5xg7yi2u]

I am 42, and I pray for the same miracle and blessing from God 🙏🙏. I want to experience pregnancy, labour, giving birth, carrying, feeding and taking care of my baby. Please let it happen to me too.

[@arzuep]

And for me too😢

[@AS-tv9cd]

Me too😢

[@nicole61482]

Me too 🙏🏼

[@MsTeee2323]

And by the way… I’m 45 and my boyfriend is 52

[@kuiwangui5749]

When I read such messages I relax and thank Go. I just found out am pregnant at 36 yrs I felt really old at this age I have 3 more kids and I was done but who is God 😂❤

[@user-ie6hk9fm2s]

This story and many others I red on the comments give me hope . I'm 43 and trying to get pregnant naturally. I didn't know there were so many women of my age and older than me that are in the same situation. That make me feel better, so I'm not crazy to try. Thank you everyone

[@cookie_dough_hangover]

Aw, her husband just can't stop smiling. ❤

[@sunshinelollipopunicorn8191]

I know!!! And Molly looks just like him!!! What a little doll🎉

[@euniceolawoyin1041]

Miracle indeed!!!it's never too late with God always trust in his power. She's so pretty 👌👌👌the Daddy's twin💐💐💐

[@serenedione]

🫴🏽✝️❤️🛐🙌🏽

[@mirelam4859]

Doctors said to women I know:" Oh you are older..you need IVF and that is maybe not going to work. And than woman got naturally pregnant at 43..44..46

[@trawlins396]

😮😮😮😮

[@HammyGirl999]

Im naturally pregnant now at 45. Pretty healthy lifestyle since 21 yrs old.

[@MsChitterchat]

It’s rare though. Need to be realistic.

[@cananaksunazo6114]

​@@HammyGirl999oh wow😊. That gives me hope for myself, all these positive messages i see..were u still having ur period? Mine is irregular and i dont always ovulate 😢😢

[@downundaincagoddess3316]

A true miracle from God!!! 🤰👩‍❤️‍👨❤️🙏🕊

[@cornyconnie.]

Amen

[@deyonnedee2818]

Amen!

[@lindablackmore]

My great grandmother was in menopause at the age of 48! My grandfather, her son had the surprise of his life at the age of 22. He heard his mom screaming from the bathroom and ended up delivering his newborn baby sister! My great grandmother had no clue she was pregnant! 😮🤣

[@ZivezeCoachingServices]

All things are possible with God ..I come to this every time I want to give up ❤❤❤

[@lizba381]

Please did her period stopped ? I am 37 now and went through early menopause ..it’s been 2 years now that I did not have my period 😢😢 been married for 5 years now .. was not taking any pills to prevent pregnancy. I hope I can be a mummy soon 😢😓🥺

[@ZivezeCoachingServices]

@lizba381 I am sorry to hear this, I am not sure if she had stopped or not with her periods. Don't give up, ask God to change your story, ask him for miracle.

[@lizba381]

@@ZivezeCoachingServices I always pray to god . God is great ! Thanks dear for replying back . God bless you !

[@Jozi0718]

I'm 43..I'm desperate to fall pregnant. I pray everyday that God surprises me with a miracle

[@vidaacheampong2563]

Don't feel bad you're not missing out trust me 🙄

[@tiffanypj398]

Look at Marisa Peers Hypnosis for become pregnant and healthy pregnancy - her book is really good too!!!

[@Starfiiiree]

Have trust ! Many celebrities also had late pregnancies. For example Monica Bellucci was 45 when she has her second child. May God bless you ❤️

[@MelodySimboti]

Me too

[@priskruger314]

Prayers sent for you all ❤

[@nomvulamthembu9151]

I'm 47 years old still wish to get pregnant again I had 2 miscarriages

[@purityandplants]

🙏🏾❤️ maybe Dr. Brooke Goldner’s protocol will help prepare your body with the nutrition you need.

[@joanfergusonsgirl4774]

I have a friend who on Father’s Day in 2006 lost her 3yr old daughter in a drowning. A little over a year later her husband reversed his vasectomy and they began to try naturally to conceived. With the stress sadness and grief from missing their daughter their attempts to fall pregnant naturally failed and they decided to try IVF. Unfortunately that too failed after many attempts and they painfully accepted they wouldn’t be parents again. In 2009 nature took it’s course and they got a surprise when they found out they were pregnant with another little girl. She looked just like her sister when she was a bub, and now she is 15yrs old 😊

[@user-us5eo5tv8x]

Im getting ready to conceive at 43 I'm so happy

[@little_miss_muffet]

Me too at 40. We can do this! Baby dust to you ✨

[@deyonnedee2818]

And me!

[@tiffanypj398]

Me to at 40!

[@user-us5eo5tv8x]

Yes, we got this ❤️❤️❤️

[@florencequaye614]

She issss a miracle! Thank You Jesus!

[@MallyNC]

She looked way younger than 47 ❤️

[@marykunkle2721]

I am also struggling with infertility. I don't associate with anyone anymore neither because they spit babies out without even trying. It is devastating. Noone knows how painful this journey is. People who can have babies say the dumbest things.

[@leek-te5dx]

Miracle, sending love from the USA.

[@clairereesretouching]

Such a lovely story, I'm so happy for them, a lovely little miracle! :)

[@stephaniewestrom1535]

You are my biggest inspiration! God has blessed you in so many ways... I am so proud of you for going through all the medical struggles. You have got this!

[@AA-hw5nm]

I am praying for my sister to have a miracle baby as she is 42 and been trying. God bless your family

[@mikat6026]

That wasn’t done all by themselves. This is all the work of God!!!

[@CW-fh2ql]

That's right!!!!

[@heatherleighsunaoka9524]

A real Molly.❤️ Beautiful story.

[@jeannelipham2583]

My mother had me at 41 in 1961. I was the last one, number eight.

[@kosipova01]

Aww what an incredible story! Wishing them health and happiness ❤

[@josephinederiu2936]

This is giving me hope ❤ i am 37 and just got news of infertility due to simptoms of premenopause

[@eduwino151]

my mom gave birth to my younger sister at age 48 , when I was aged 25 , I am 37 now mom died a couple of years ago cancer , I am married and live with my little sister people think she is my daughter lol

[@DanielleO-oq6mx]

I m so sorry mam, I had that too, the symptoms age 35 my period stopt and comes back I m 40 years age too young in my menu-pauze and I hate it that meand can t have childeren says my doctor. I m believe in the living God jehovah he will give me childeren.

[@sheilaemadian]

I started peri at the same time. I think by mid forties or by 47 I will be in complete menopause 😓

[@masterreflections]

This gave me so much hope 🍼

[@rowekecarolnartulingnonge6008]

Miracle indeed God is great Blessed

[@trawlins396]

Most definitely. No man on earth knows God's plan.

[@fatmedaher6677]

What a beautiful couple and baby❤. God is loving❤

[@womensrights7046]

i love this womans bravery im 42 single and scared i cant have a baby

[@cherylwoyak1909]

You certainly can! At 47, got a donor egg batch, coupled with my husband's sperm. Had my last baby at age 48. He was the only healthy embryo and it worked the first time! We are truly blessed. Of course, every situation is different, but many chances for miracle babies ❤

[@MsTeee2323]

Oh yeah… I had her last year at 45, him 52… she’s healthy and literally had an easy birthing experience and all my fears were in my head bc nothing… was an issue! When God does it, nothing will go wrong! My whole experience was from God. I gotta start my podcast bc it’s too much to say!

[@MsChitterchat]

Freeze your eggs now. Don’t delay. Also consider donor eggs or adoption. Best wishes.

[@womensrights7046]

i love this couple

[@reneecampsall1898]

A God gift for sure 🙌🏻🥰 so happy for you two

[@hsa5089]

It is so heartwarming reading the comments from all beautiful ladies who conceived naturally. I am 36 and still need couple of years to be able to get everything alighted for a baby to come into my life and I was freaked out about the idea of waiting. I believe this is happening alot to many women and it is not a rare occasion anymore

[@DonaldandGailHill]

Still hopeful for my son and daughter n law. Thanks for sharing. Molly is beautiful.❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@hinaz85]

I don't know if this theory is correct but ive seen a couple of times and there was this American film where if a woman trying to conceive sometimes surrounded by children/babies like adopting or fostering it triggers something and they miraculously conceive

[@allisonmodaff5635]

She looks just like her daddy. ❤️ What a sweet family.

[@rawsiebee1]

Love this story. Wish I had known more in earlier years. Prayers for those of us who are childless and want or wanted a baby🙏🏽

[@maryjohnstone1051]

I’ve had my two babies and I still LOVE these stories.

[@babygirllisa3006]

They’ve aged well and look healthy, their age means nothing 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@JoanTNamiangu-hk4ck]

And here is me @ 37 yo trying all my best to avoid a 4th pregnancy😢. .may all the wombs of the lovely women here be blessed with babies i pray💕🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@kameralkutie5594]

That’s okay that you don’t want more children. I’m child free by choice, so whatever a woman’s choice is fine.☺️

[@juliettst5203]

So happy for them. Baby is sooo cute ❤

[@sissipwns]

Very strong couple! I am 43 and are hoping for a patchwork baby (my daughter is 10 and his kids older) to get our families closer together ❤

[@sandrasalinas9787]

When God says yes believe him .. his ways are not our ways!!!

[@n.m8287]

We are incapable of making things go as planned but he is in control of everything, in god we trust.

[@xaviyen8637]

7 years...very interesting.

[@lovetocraftlovetocraft241]

A blessing from God!

[@ProveAllThings1Th-5-21]

Amazing! She's so beautiful!!

[@sama1585]

It’s quite normal, why you talk like she’s 99🤷🏻‍♀️

[@happycamper4483]

She is so adorable

[@soyicasweet99]

I am 47 1/2 and still get my periods regularly and ovulate and have normal FSH levels etc. i do look much younger than my age though and have for years. I hated looking younger but I appreciate it the older I get

[@Sweet.faiza77]

When GOD decide it will be 🥰

[@maggiemaggie7009]

Amen 🙌🏽

[@bezayegorfe9618]

Amen

[@CarolynRN1]

Any Molly updates?! ❤

[@ATexasPerson101]

I’m 40 and pregnant and I didn’t even try this time., every other time when I was younger took a long time..

[@darora5798]

Miracles happen 🙏🏼

[@adrianakessler384]

This mom doesn’t count 😂-she still looks half of her age. I couldn’t at 46🤯. Congratulations 🎉 & good luck 🍀 with new baby! My youngest is 17 out of four, and I couldn’t imagine starting all over.

[@BORN-to-Run]

She had "ONE EGG" left! (LOL)

[@fluentlytay]

Beautiful baby girl

[@wkdgrneyes]

Why would people do this to their kids??? I was 33 when i had mine, im 46 now still raising her and most people my age have grandchildren!!!!

[@user-es9dd9wm1x]

So lovely

[@drewgully1647]

God is good!

[@brendasnow8255]

Most women in their 40s are in perimenopause, not completely without periods. They can and do get pregnant, mostly because they think they can’t get pregnant, so aren’t using birth control.

[@cananaksunazo6114]

Im in that situation since im 41, now 45 still trying to get pregnant. My period is irregular 😢...I know getting pregnant naturally is very low chance but im still not giving up. Is very hard 😢

[@user-ie6hk9fm2s]

I know the feeling. My period is regular, but I'm still not pregnant and I'm 43. I really hope you'll get your positive soon

[@excecutivein-housecatering]

Trying to conceive with no success, kindly help

[@Exhibit_Obedience]

Wonderful ♥️

[@sandrabeulah]

Molly means miracle 😭

[@SummerBaby728]

After all that and the first thing she does is smoke a cigarette? She said she was smoking in the driveway before telling her husband? Did I hear that right??

[@thedailyhummm]

I had my son 13 years ago, I can’t imagine having a baby in my late 40s

[@angelatandfam9308]

Me either! I’m 50 and had the last of 4 kids at 34. I’m exhausted and mine are all adults except one!

[@sadhana7442]

Look same like her dad.

[@Kimacho]

Power of God!!!! no ivf no surrogacy wow ❤ such a miracle God bless Molly and this family in Jesus name

[@nicolegoodwin2563]

Im 44 and been trying to get pregnant for years

[@mharper3456]

❤❤❤

[@Journeybacktoself]

Amen❤

[@BrandyTexas214]

I’m curious to hear from mothers struggling with fertility issues what their lifelong drinking habits are or were.. I believe alcohol use in basically any form even socially once a month has a large effect on future or current fertility. The mothers I know who don’t struggle with fertility never really drank alcohol so I’m curious to hear from other women on the issue

[@bettygrable6440]

It’s environmental toxins in the water, food, air, etc.

[@amberechevarria5615]

Only God can plan it out for you ❤

[@bagumakenneth1771]

God

[@JustMe-gs9xi]

God

[@linnetmbotto7212]

@@JustMe-gs9xi definitely

[@upisupriyatikettle2214]

Truly Miracle

[@lookupforredemption7779]

Period. What a beautiful miracle…to God be the glory!

[@ariarhart3605]

What a cute baby.

[@sallyclay1974]

I wouldn't want to have a kid in ,my forties. I wish u well.

[@kameralkutie5594]

This one☝️that’s retirement age not children stage.🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@nw3556JA]

65 years old is retirement age

[@kameralkutie5594]

@@nw3556JA Yes, but if you are having children later in life you will still need to work and take care of the child.😂

[@nw3556JA]

@@kameralkutie5594 65-47 = 18 years. Adulthood status. Some people leave home at 18 and go fend for themselves. If Mom retires she would have done her due diligence at this point.

[@bartinadikgale1832]

God is the giver of gifts .He is sorrounded by the Light which no one can approach.Thank You Jesus for this miracle baby.Raise her in the Lord's way❤️from🇿🇦

[@plousia]

She hadn't gone through menopause. If she had she would not have ovulated nor conceived. The title is very misleading.

[@ajaliestg3841]

I got naturally pregnant at 44 and gave birth at 45, probably in my perimenopause also!🤷🏼‍♀️ She was my third, the eldest being 22 at the time!😂

[@cananaksunazo6114]

Wow, congrats 😊. Im 45, trying since im 41..in perimenopause, irregular periods, not always ovulating 😢..im still trying . Even though is very hard, frustrating..I know in my heart i will get pregnant naturally and that's what keeps me going

[@marlenedavey6262]

I had twins at 42!!

[@nicolef4531]

Blessings to ALL who wish to have a baby. I believe in miracles 🙏

[@CrazyCoon100]

I am very unexpectedly got pregnant when I was 42 years old and unfortunately it was an adult tragic vehicle accident and miscarried 😢

[@sibslawrence2335]

😢❤

[@kuiwangui5749]

Am 36 just found out am pregnant my husband is 47 and he feel like he is too old for this am stressed

[@mscanino]

Its going to be fine. God will give you the strengh. I had my son at my thirties. Just one day at a time. Congratulations!

[@SE-hh4vx]

It's not uncommon after a failed IVF to get naturally pregnant. All the hormones can work out later,definitely not the first case I heard of .

[@user-qg5hu2kr2e]

My friend is 45 and 4 days late on her period.

[@olgany9179]

Is she pregnant?

[@TheEnigmaticmuse]

Periomenopause is stressful lol I ran out for so many pregnancy tests. Your periods become more and more irregular. I had my tubes tied and still worry about getting pregnant because the failure rate goes up the further out you get from the procedure. So hearing these baby after menopause stories makes me nervous lol

[@libimyheart7855]

I am 48 with five kids. I hope this doesn't happen to.

[@ptl4093]

God’s blessings to all who waits for pregnancy🙏 My daughter-in-law is expecting her first baby in 3 months at the age of 42.🙏

[@greysquirrel3924]

With God all things are possible

[@user-ru8xq7tq9o]

Glory be to God!

[@LoveMusic-nq7pi]

God‘s gift! She is so sweet and gorgeous.

[@sonnyca]

Those who don’t have what it takes to raise a child must never have one. Especially narcissists. That’s a lifetime of suffering for the child.

[@monilove1174]

This was awesome but they FAILED big time in giving GOD the glory. she said it was just them too NO GOD gave you that miracle mama. So HE AND HE ALONE deserves all the honor and praise. And I’m still waiting for my miracle baby too in my 40’s thank Uou Jesus in advance! And congratulations 🎉 to you both 🙏🙏

[@parinazaz4044]

Amen

[@s.adams239]

Way to force your beliefs on others 🙄

[@parinazaz4044]

@@s.adams239 she is not forcing her beliefs on anyone. She is testifying of Jesus’s grace and redemption power.. so whoever is thirsty and hungry for the truth would turn onto him and he saved. Ephesians 2:8-10, Romans 10:9-10, Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6, John 10:10, Roman’s 6:23 💜✝️📖