47 and 8 weeks pregnant

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Hi there, I've just found out I'm 8 weeks pregnant and I'm 47! I have a 6.5 year old but gave up trying for a sibling for him 4 years ago, was very painful mentally for me to decide to give up after 2 m/c's, the last one nearly sending me over the edge, so find it really bad timing now. I'll be 48 by the time baby born, I'm terrified of falling in love with the idea of this gift, then having it taken away again. I have known for 5 days and today is the first day I've not cried or been panic stricken. I have an amazing husband, family and girlfriends who are just fantastic but they have no idea how anxious I am. I guess I just wondered if there's anyone else out there in my situation?
xxx

Congratulations! Well not me, but I followed Luisa Dilners blog which was published in the guardian I think. Prob worth a google OP, it was called something like 'Pregnant at 47' then 'Baby at 48'

Good luck with it all.

No not me but certainly I have friends who had later babies. Like you they were thunderstruck when they realised but most really enjoyed the more relaxed approach mature parenting allowed. Congratulations.

THanks for replying, I'll see if I can find it, I feel like I'm starting out, it's bloody scary!!

x

Maturing, lol I like that, like fine wine x

Just found it again...Luisa Dillner...do read it OP, she writes very well and may allay your worries..

Oh how very exciting for you. You give me hope for myself!
Wishing you all the best!