To be scared about the news that i'm expecting baby no 6???

[womanwholivedinashoe]

I have just found out that i'm pregnant, in fact just 5 weeks with baby no 6. Baby no 5 is just 6 months old and although unexpected (we were using precautions) and scared s*less of how hard it might be. DD1 21, DS1 19, Ds2 14, DS3 8, DS4 6 months. The two oldest have left home and its not as if I have 5 children all tiny but having teenagers is no picnic by any means and the reaction to the news hasn't been great :( GP's have taken it even worse :( . DH over the moon!!! AIBU to ask people to just accept our decision to have baby no6 and be happy about it??

Oh congratulations.

I am I'd love another but I'm too old

YANBU

Congratulations - what lovely news

Bless thank you!!! I'll be 42 when baby no 6 is born, so never say never ;)

yanbu

I had baby number 5 7 months ago aged 42. From the reaction i got when i told people you would think i told them i club puppies on the weekend

i think it is bloody brilliant. and i am very very

think of the fun you'll have

congrats on the pregnancy

Thank you ladies, it feels so weird to not just tell people as you ARE always waiting for the reaction and the "are you mad" GP said "think of how many young people are unemployed in this world!!!" I haven't faced them yet :( DH told them for me as I was too scared of their reactions rightly so by the looks of things :( feel like a child again lol.
But this thread is making me feel so much better, thank you!! :) :) :)

oh congratulations!

Am very envious. I have 5 and would love to go for another but DP won't entertain the idea.

Good luck for the pregnancy :D

YANBU - I would feel scared too! That's some age gap you've got!

Congratulations Wonderful news.

I am pregnant with number 8 and am only just telling people. The reactions are typical mostly. Tons of "Are you mad, tv not big enough etc..etc..."

Some great ones too though.

You will be fine

Oh how wonderful. Ignore what 'people' say - I have had 4 DS's and I wish I was young enough to have more, (Im 54 now) Many, many congratulations - you will be fine

LG&T - amazing news - delighted for you too xxxx

What a horrible reaction from your GP- how unprofessional! Every baby is a blessing and you have just the same right as anybody else to feel happy about your pregnancy. Big congratulations and the best of luck to you x

Do it Reality it is great fun

Notsomuch when the 2 year old vomms on the way in to preschool and in the grip of ms i almost join in. That aside it is fun.

Ta Shabba

Oh you meant Grandparents not your doctor! Sorry I'm an idiot

CONGRATULATIONS!! :o

I'm also slightly but I'm too single to have another one just now. SO I'll just enjoy my DD just now.

I initially had the same reaction from GPs on both sides and I'm only pg with no2 with 2.5yr age gap and I thought that was pretty standard.

I do think your v brave especially with the age gap but when reading all your DC ages it doesn't seem that bad at all the older ones have left home and the older ones still at home would be able to help with the younger ones.

Congratulations.

Hurray! A baby how LOVELY

I am very jealous

Of course you are scared, even I would be scared and I am the broodier than Queen Broody of Broodyland.

I had my 5th last year when I was 43 and sent OH of for the snip because I knew I would want another one. I was right - I wish he was still willy intactico so I could get pregnant again. I am hoping it didnt work.

Anyway - enough about me.

Who bloody cares what others think? This is your life and you will be fine. It will be knackering but worth it.

Thank you Rubs.

Dog i remember you. Have you had another since?

Congratulations!!! We had DS3 (number 4 for us, he's almost 2 now) when I was 43. My parents were a bit but PILs were thrilled for us. Enjoy it and don't let anyone make you feel bad about it - it's a lovely exciting time that should be enjoyed!! (you know, before further sleep deprivation kicks in! )