Anyone ttc #2 and a bit scared or older and scared? 37 with a 7 year old

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So I am of course very aware many ladies here are ttc their first babies so I do not mean in any way for this to be an insensitive post but I had my son exactly 7 years ago and after saying we would stick with one for years we have decided to try for another. However, now I've decided to try I am really nervous. I feel a lot older now than 8 years ago when I fell pregnant. I had mild nausea last time but convinced I will get bad sickness this time. I am also very worried about the increased miscarriage risk and never having had one I count myself so lucky.

I dunno what I am waffling on about really just really reaching out to see if anyone else feels this way? X

Yes!! I feel exactly the same! I’m 37 and started this month to try for #2. Our DS is 5. I am on 12dpo on my first cycle and feeling very nervous (and very old!) Had no symptoms this TWW - trying hard not to “spot”! I had SPD in my first pregnancy and an emergency section due to my son being distressed after a really long labour and slightly terrified of doing it all again!

Oh crazy cat lady it is so hard isnt it!! I felt awful typing the message x if you want any hand holding and to keep in touch feel free to message me x x x

Hi ladies - my DS is 13 and I'm 40 so definitely feeling the very same fear. Like what if it's too late for me and is my body up to it - I'm overweight now where I wasn't as a younger woman. Really nice to find people in a similar position.

@Crazycatlady83 I also had an emergency section and worry about that at my age and not being fit / being overweight...

@GanderousGoose I am so relieved others feel the same I have certainly put on some weight and worry that I feel more out of puff than I used to and what if my heart packs up this time.....dramatic of me I know

Thanks! It’s been a tough decision to go for #2 but now feels the right time! I hear you about being older / heavier!

When are you starting TTC?

@Crazycatlady83 well my period has just been so now really but had a massive wobble over it this morning just so much to take in

Hi I am 29 with a 7 year old and trying to conceive number 2 :) I think we are out the running this month though :(

I’m 36 and TTC number 2. It took us 4 years to conceive (unexplained infertility) so naturally worried it’s going to take a while again and age not being on our side it’s a bit of a worry 😐

Glad I’m not the only one feeling like this!