The beginning of my baby fever at 50.
I was 49 soon to be 50 when the baby fever completely took over my thoughts. I finally worked up the courage to tell my husband that I wanted to get my Mirena removed. He was not very interested in talking about trying to conceive so I waited a few days and approached to subject again. During this time I called our health insurance carrier and asked if the Mirena removal was covered and it was. I had also called the local women's clinic inquiring about the cost related to the removal just in case it was not covered by our insurance. When I approached the subject again my husband said he would think about it. This whole time I still feel young and in my mind I believe I can still conceive. The urge to have another baby is taking over my life in ways I can not explain. I consider just getting the Mirena removed and not telling my husband, but deep down inside I know this is not right. I went ahead and made a Mirena removal appointment for 9 a.m. the Monday before my 50th birt