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Calling anyone from the old duffers thread.......

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pacinofan · 19/08/2005 15:26

For anyone who remembers me from this thread - we've got a BFP last week. Very nervous, but secretly thrilled. Sickness is just kicking in, which is a good thing so I'm told and feeling quite tired, other than that on cloud 9!

Early days still but wanted to share my news. Baby due end of April 05.

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CHOCOLATEPEANUT · 19/08/2005 21:50

fantastic news !!!!!!!!Really pleased for you

Charlee · 19/08/2005 21:53

fab news good luck heres to a happy 9 months

aloha · 19/08/2005 21:54

So pleased for you! Congratulations. How old are you anyway?

aloha · 19/08/2005 21:54

Spring is the best time to have a baby IMO. Well done!

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pacinofan · 19/08/2005 22:10

Aw, thanks everyone. Aloha, I'm 38 and will be 2 months shy of 39 when baby arrives. Don't feel it though, although ask me in a few months time when I'm getting bigger and running around after dd! It's funny too, the pregnancy has had the effect of dh starting a regular exercise routine 'to get fit for when the baby comes' - he's even giving up alcohol for me so I don't miss my wine!

Have only told my parents and my bf this time around, and my friends here, of course. You may remember I miscarried Dec '04 and I had told ALL my family and friends. It was hell having to tell everyone the news. We have decided this time to wait until at least 12 weeks, maybe longer. We will be doing the same as we did when I had dd at 35, going to Barts Hospital in London for the 'Integrated' blood test at 12 and 16 weeks. Unfortunately, my local health authority only offer the double test still, which is not great if you are an 'older' mum wanting to make informed choices. Anyway, that's jumping ahead a bit, I keep having to remind myself to take things one step at a time.

Thanks again for all your well wishes,

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DelGirl · 19/08/2005 22:40

great news pacinofan

I'm an old duffer too and had my 1st dd in April. I was 39 2 months before. Sounds like you have a great dh. Enjoy your pregnancy. Hope the sickness doesn't last too long.

aloha · 19/08/2005 22:41

That's great. You've got time for a couple more too!

DelGirl · 19/08/2005 22:42

was that for pacinofan or me Aloha?

aloha · 19/08/2005 22:44

Both of you
Had my first at 38, second at 41.

DelGirl · 19/08/2005 22:46

lol. Hmmm, not sure I will be having any more but never say never!

aloha · 19/08/2005 22:47

Aw, wait until she starts sleeping through....

DelGirl · 19/08/2005 22:51

she has done since she was 11 weeks . No, I may have a little trouble conceiving another, since I have no partner. DD conceived through treatment with late DH's wotsaname

aloha · 19/08/2005 22:52

Oh, so sorry - tactless of me. It's just you sound such a lovely natural mother - with a perfect, textbook child, by the sound of it.

DelGirl · 19/08/2005 22:57

no worries Aloha, I dont expect everyone to know my history. She is pretty textbook it would seem (fingers crossed) after a very shaky start with the old bf. Do you think it has something to do with being an old duffer??!!

Sorry pacinofan, dont mean to hijack

mumxfour · 19/08/2005 22:58

I am new to your thread but congratulations and good luck

aloha · 19/08/2005 22:58

Old duffers are wonderful mothers, of course

Littlestarsweeper · 19/08/2005 23:51

Well done, still life in the old dog yet eh? eh herm, im an older duffer than you bye the way. yesterday saw me 44th year on this planet. OMG!

edgetop · 20/08/2005 13:54

hi i,m 44 now i was 39 when i had my ds i think they keep you young its nice to know there are older mums on here

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