First baby at 50: Greensboro woman shares fertility journey
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Published 2021-11-18
Susie Troxler became a first-time mom at 50 years old. Even more incredible, her husband is 61.
The Troxlers shared their decades-long fertility journey and the miracle birth of their baby girl. Susie said her baby journey started soon after she married her husband Tony in 2008.
“We got married later in life, obviously, and we just assumed we would get pregnant like most people,” Susie Troxler said. “One year turned into two, then three, but when it got to be nine, 10, 11 years, we were like, something is up, and I'm not sure what it is.”
The Greensboro couple’s ages increased their chances of infertility significantly. The probability they would be able to have a healthy baby naturally was low, so they turned to IVF and egg donation.
They were down to their final embryos when they found out they were pregnant with their miracle baby girl - Lily.
Read more of their story: bit.ly/3HMxDhP
Wait! There's more! After the Troxlers' story went viral, we caught up with them on life as first-time parents! Just wait until you hear the sweet songs Tony sings to his baby girl -- bit.ly/3hPos5v
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All Comments (21)
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Amazing! I had twins at 50. God has the final say.
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NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR GOD!! CONGRATS TO THIS HAPPY FAMILY! PLEASE HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
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They are both so youthful and radiate so much light ❤️ Their little babygirl is so loved 😭
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I had my first baby at 42 and my partner is 72, totally surprise and naturally conceived baby. He is beautiful healthy 8 month old now!
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Seriously, she looks 40 at best. Gotta love those good genes. ♥ Baby girl beyond precious and I love that name Lily.
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She looks 40. He looks 50. Great story.
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Congrats my grandmother was 51 when my last aunt was born. Praying your continued happiness and health.
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In many cultures 50 + year old women have babies naturally. It depends on genetics, health and diet to maintain fertility .
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The baby looks like her dad! Blessings!
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Every child is a blessing. They are truly a beautiful family. My mom was 46 and my dad was 50 when I was born. They were the kind of parents that people pray for, however there is a reality that comes with that decision. By the time I was ten, both of my parent's health was in decline. It's important that older parents have back up caregivers for their child and a very strong support system.
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So full of love...she looks just like her dad too...I bet he's loving it!!
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You are so right. She is a miracle. What a God and WHAT A BLESSING! Congratulations to you guys.
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Obviously ya'll we're NOT too old. GOD decided when ya'll we're to be parents. Congratulations & GOD BLESS!
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It's such an honor to have a child with your husband. We are so happy for this family.
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Well,my cousin gave birth to twin girls last October and she was 51yrs Congratulations
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Sure praying for my daughter that lost her only child that God will bless her with a baby and marriage
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May this couple and their baby continuously be blessed.🙏🏾
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Why did they just dismiss the fact that she had fibroids so quickly? That is one big reason why women don’t conceive too
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Congratulations NOTHING is ever out of God's reach. She's beautiful 🥰🥰
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She is healthy mama, congratulations, God Bless this family. 🙏
