Any older expectant mum's out there?

[45andfine]

I'm 45 and rather unexpectedly having a 5th child. It all seems more scary this time around, familiar, but with other worries.

@45andfine don't be embarrassed!!! I'm expecting to try once more after this DD is born. Way more women are having babies into their 40s now.... When I went for my first antenatal appointment in the hospital I was expecting to be the oldest there, I wasn't by a long shot! I was delighted haha

Can I join please? I'm 39 and expecting #3 but early days. I'm worrying about the stats for problems much more this time but also really don't want to spoil the pregnancy with worrying! (Also have backache which is making me worry as only 8 weeks at the moment.) Congratulations to all of you! Exciting times

@starflake love that your littlest is even more excited than you!! 😍

41 and baby’s cooked now. Just waiting fir him to come out!

Personally I’m a lot healthier than when I had my first at 30 so I’m not so fussed about age. :)

There's a lovely Facebook group called geriatric mums for all us oldies if you're interested.

@Clayplease she's 10 & delighted she won't be the baby anymore! She's super excited, does be dying to come to scans with me. Had a private scan to find out sex at 16 weeks & she came along, she nearly peed when she saw Baba on screen. Anyone asks me how far I'm gone she will answer before me & has it correct to the day, knows when my next hospital appointment is, the works!

@starflake that's so lovely!! And encouraging for me as my eldest will be 9 all being well, so nice to know a larger gap isn't a problem. I bet they'll have such a special bond- so lovely 😍

I've just turned 41 and I'm 22 weeks pregnant with twins! Babies number 4 and 5 for me x

I'll second we are geriatric mums on Facebook, lovely group of ladies xx

Ohhhh @thetwinkles twins with 4&5?? Total kudos!!! How does that feel???

Hello @clayplease I think you sum it up well when you say you don't want to spoil pregnancy with worries. The media and Google have alot to answer for don't they?! I'm holding onto the fact that on places like this there are many many more positive outcomes than you are led to believe! Even in my own case statistics say there is a 1% chance of a 45 year old conceiving naturally and yet here I am!!

@karigan195 are you all ready for the big day? I also feel fitter and healthier than when I had my children in my 20's and 30's. Have you been under a consultant because of your age?

Can I join! I'm 42 and 24weeks pregnant with my 4th! Will be 43 when she arrives... the baby was wanted and tried for but I was still embarrassed to tell people, due to my age. Luckily everyone has been really positive. I had home birth for my previous ones (8years ago last time) and would kind of like the same again, but I'm under consultant care and not sure if they'll allow me?
Feeling well at the moment after horrendous morning sickness for first 4months...bump is massive though, I think I have a lot of liquid. Will get the sugar test in 4 weeks time...great to see so many of us 40+ ladies here!

Yes had a consultant. Got the dreaded GD as well and an under active thyroid so would be under consultant whatever age.

And no not ready for the big day. He’s going to magically pop out without any discomfort right 😂

@karigan195 of course... No pain at all! Though I've had 4 sections and not even a tiny contraction so I'm not the most reliable source of information 😂

@thetwinkles my friend got 4&5 as twins and they were done. Went to pig, swig and wig night at the pub, and oops nine months later the twins arrived. They start school this year and my friend isn’t sure she ready for an empty house, we have told her will can fill your time 😂

Can I join too please! 41 and almost 14 weeks with my first. Lots of miscarriages so we're still being cautiously optimistic but trying to be positive and enjoy being pregnant as well so reading all the stories from you lovely ladies is great. I never really understood the negative image of older mothers because if we weren't supposed to be having babies at this age then our bodies wouldn't keep getting pregnant! I'm definitely not embarrassed by it and can honestly say that I'm only just feeling physically, emotionally and financially grown up enough to look after another human being so this baby has a great life ahead of it that will be full of love... that's what counts right?
Xxx

Please can I join?
I'm 45 too, - 46 in October. Baby #7 due 14/4/20 but I don't know if I'll get that far as I had two miscarriages at 8 weeks , earlier in my 40s. What will be will be I suppose. Miscarriage stats are terrifying....

I'm 42 and 35 weeks (partner 49)
Already have 2 older girls (22 and 20) but due to my situation (new partner and I left their dad 2 1/2 years ago) there not talking to me which is tough, I'm hoping their new sister will help the situation.
Under a consultant and having growth scans, the only major issue was a low
Lying placenta which has now moved just enough for a natural birth and I've been told I can go to the birth centre which I'm excited about. I don't feel (or act) my age just hoping I can cope with sleepless nights again, I've definately become selfish doing what I want when I want going out at the drop of a hat and sitting in a nice quite house reading or listening to music but I'm positive and excited for this new chapter !x

@dipsy77 that sounds hard not having the support of your older children. I've literally just told my 4 and reeling from their negative reactions. I hope yours come around x

@rach1213 baby #7??? Fingers crossed everything is going well for you?

@ginny1234 I just saw your scan results ( might've been on a different thread?!) Are you having further tests done?

Welcome to the club!! I’m 47 (will be 48 at the end 9f the year) and currently 33+2 with twins. My first pregnancy to get beyond 12 weeks and my DH 3&4 children (his others are adults and one has 2 DC of their own with a 3rd on the way - due 4 days before us!!).

Because of my age and twins plus IVF pregnancy I’ve been consultant led since the start and had fortnightly scans since 20 weeks (should have been 4 weekly but one twin is rather small so I see fetal medicine specialist f9 my scans, and have just gone to weekly scans as of last week). I think I may not get much further due to the growth issues so am expecting them to arrive in the next week or so - and was only being allowed to go to 36 weeks in the first place so maximum of 3 weeks left.

I am utterly exhausted now and finding every position uncomfortable so spend a lot of time lying down either on the sofa or in bed. I’m ready to meet my babies now!!

Hello - can I join? I've just turned 42 and am nearly 12 weeks pregnant with my first baby.
Due early March next year and bricking it.
Not had any sickness, just tired af already...
Hope everyone else is ticking along nicely!

@parksandrecreation Hi! Bricking it sums it up perfectly!!😂