Any 40+ pregnancies to keep me company?

[sequinednostrils]

Hello! Just wondered if there are any 40 and over pregnant ladies on here , or if there's an existing thread I've missed!

@Angel my due date is 25 th too! Im also on progesterone and had 2 mc's prior to this. I've not told anyone either, I'm just taking it one day at a time.
Got my booking in appointment in a couple of weeks time.

You want to be joyful and hopefully and optimistic, but it's tempered with anxiety. A weird place to be, especially if you're not sharing the news yet.
Hence this thread! 💐

Hi sequinned - I spotted your date :) fingers crossed for us all to get to our dates without driving ourselves mad with worry :)
progesterone is fun hey! Are you taking aspirin or anything else? I have a scan with EPAU booked for Monday the 9th - as I worry the progesterone might mask it if something has gone wrong again.

I'm on estradiol, but was advised against aspirin. I start tapering the end of this month, which I'm a bit nervous about.
Gosh I'm tired. I could curl up right now and go to sleep. I wish. dd is thundering about downstairs making some sort of mess.

Hi, brand new to the group and really just trying to see how any older mothers are finding being pregnant and parenting into their mid 40s. I am 44 next month, I have always wanted children but it never happened and time has passed. I am now in a happy, secure relationship (same sex, my first one) and my partner, 9 years my junior is keen to start a family. Am I insane to really consider this. I had put it to bed but it has always been the missing piece. So much to consider, conception, health, age, energy levels, society.....ahhhh, all comments welcome. Thanks for reading. Xx

Welcome @Slos!
It's obviously individual in terms of energy levels etc. I think keeping healthy and active as much as possible , being in a place where you have a bit more life experience and resilience, having a support network that has your back- these are all positives.
I was a bit passive and directionless when I was younger and now I'm stronger, more assertive, focussed and can let the small stuff go. Qualities that are a real benefit to parenting. Everyone has their own journey.

Almost...I'm 39 and expecting my third child end of May (first for fiancé, he's 44). Have two boys almost 10 and 12.5 from first marriage. Having a little girl this time

I'm 27+3 and exhausted as working ft as a SEN teacher (plan to start mat leave at 38 weeks).

Feel quite isolated as we don't know of anybody in RL who is pregnant so hoping to do some antenatal classes before long.

Planning a home birth this time around

Greetings, all ye awaiting your midlife marvels, and congratulations.

Pregnancy at 40+ is pretty normal down my way. My friend had her DSs at 47 and 49 respectively. I was 42 when I had DD.

At the risk of sounding like a nag, OP, may I suggest that you keep up your intake of calcium, magnesium and iron? Baby is pulling vast amounts of minerals from you, and you're likely to feel exhausted from lack of these vital minerals. Keep yourself topped up, and have plenty of water too. All the best to you!

I'm 40 turning 41 in the summer) and 7 weeks pregnant with my first. 3 years TTC with 10 months of Clomid and a cancelled IVF cycle (poor responder due to low AMH & high FSH). Found out we are expecting through a non medicated cycle last month. Completely shocked but utterly over the moon!

Hi, hope I can join..I’m 45 , 18w pregnant with a little boy, ivf baby, last try/chance so we are extremely lucky it worked. Have a 5y old dd. Feeling really tired but with 5y old and full tome job, long hours just feel I have absolutely no time for anything. I’m on baby aspirin, consultant recommends for everyone over 40 to help with the blood flow, if I understood correctly.

@Camilla that’s amazing! Congratulations x

I am 6 weeks pregnant this weekend - it feels like I’ve been pregnant forever and time is standing still ! Feeling super tired these last few days.

I’m 40 and 20 weeks pregnant with our first. We started telling people (with the exception of immediate family who we told at Christmas) last week after the scan as I read so much doom & gloom online that I got myself into a twist for, turns out, absolutely zero reason.

Hi everyone, I’d love to join. I’m 40, expecting my third DC after a TFMR last year. Currently almost 21 weeks and with an anterior placenta not feeling much from this bub so am struggling with the anxiety!

I'm 44, 4th pregnancy, but had 2 prior miscarriages. Our DD is nearly 3 and I'm 30 weeks pregnant with another girl.
I've felt pretty rough this time, to be honest, but mainly because of illness and disrupted sleep! Still managing to do ballet classes though and haven't needed time off work yet.
I have friends in their 20s and 30s with similar aged children and never felt different or been treated any differently.
I'm enjoying being an older mum - I have much more patience and life experience now. I've always had energy - kept myself fit and healthy - so loving being a mum and spending time with my amazing DD.

Congrats @fool11 on your lucky last try - amazing x

Hello new people! Ah it's nice to see there's an abundance of us! I'm feeling less of an oddity now😁

@Angelsis21 Congrats to you too! Are you on pessaries or progesterone tablets? I'm using Cyclogest from my cancelled IVF cycle plus I decided to take 75mg of aspirin. Without any initial guidance I just felt like I needed to do something to help things along as much as possible.

@CamillaEsther taking cyclogest pessaries also - fun hey - I’ve not had them before so that was a bit of a surprise! I tried aspirin with my last pregnancy which was unsuccessful for me. I’m really finding it hard to get excited about this pregnancy - think I am just waiting for it to all go wrong again. Hopefully progesterone will be good for us both xx

Hello :)

I'll be 41 by the time DS1 comes (26w) and I have an energetic DD1 to contend with!

Definitely have less energy this time and feeling like I have less time for self care with a toddler to look after as well.

I'll join! 17 weeks with another boy. DD is ten, DS 16 months. I'll turn 43 the month after this one arrives.

Had 3 losses ttc for DS and a rough time. This time was a total accident! Gestational diabetes by 6 weeks, and I'm not getting much sleep at the mo but I quit work rather than go back in September so I'm managing ok.

I found it a little harder in my 40's than my 30's, but that was more pregnancy than the baby. I dare say I might change my tune with 2 under 2 at 43. I am a touch nervous that's for sure.

43 and 17 weeks surprise baby here :) Ive just started to get a bit of energy back in the mornings but by the afternoon need a lay down! I am definitely feeling my age

@Angelsis21 I completely agree, I'm expecting the worst but hoping for the best. I think it's a natural feeling after experiencing a loss. Im hoping for wonderful outcomes for everybody here.

Just one day before my early positioning scan. Trying to distract myself.
I wake up early full of beans and by 1 pm I'm bone tired, like I've climbed a mountain. Really weird. It's bodily tiredness. I'm making sure I'm having my prenatal vits ( the sanatogen ones, pregnacare gives me an upset stomach).

@sequinednostrils - fingers crossed for your scan - I have one booked for Monday! I have been having afternoon naps for the last couple of weeks - soo tired! I’ve also been full of cold - which has probably helped to distract me from worrying about what the scan will show x hope the time passes quickly for you & the scan goes really well x

Thanks @Angelis21. Good luck for your scan too, it's such a wobbly time.