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Over 40 conception, pregnancies and big age gaps…

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Wingingitlife · 12/06/2025 12:38

Hi I’m just wondering what people’s experiences are of being 40+ and getting pregnant naturally, also having older kids and then starting all over again?

I’ve already got 3 kids and I separated from their dad around 8 years ago. I had never thought about having any more children however I have a new partner of 6 years and we would like to have a baby together. He doesn’t have any children of his own. While I am excited at the prospect, I have to admit I am also absolutely terrified! Partly at the thought of starting all over again and party at the thought of getting pregnant again (my last pregnancy was a twin one and I was ill all the way through, the thought of having another set of twins is also a bit scary!). Any advice and encouragement would be great 😂

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2025babyfever · 12/06/2025 13:40

Similar situation here
ttc #4 with a new man and I’m 40
Been trying 2 years so far so I was hoping I would have had a baby by now!
my youngest is 10 so a bit of a gap- also thinking my body may cope with pregnancy different as it’s so long ago.

good luck! I think worries are normal with making such a big decision

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