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I am 44 and preganant-just need to tell someone/anyone!!!!!!!

35 replies

christie2 · 26/10/2007 12:10

I can't tell dh as he was clear no more babies (we have 5). It was very painful to move on but I did, even returning to school last year in the UK to get my masters. But I am having serious morning sickness and all the other symptons which never happened when I miscarried twice before in my early forties. I truly believed my fertilty days were over given the miscarriages and changes in my body/cycle. (and yes, I was taking precautions). I actually though the flush in my face and overheating was hot flashes. Surprise surprise! I am too scared yet to be happy and things could still go wrong but I don't think so. When I get morning sickness, I have successful pregnancies, if I don't, I lose the baby is my history. Two years ago, I would have been estatic, but right now I am stunned. Any words of advice from other older mothers. I keep feeling I am going to become a laughing stock for being so old and having this happen again.

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ScaryScienceT · 26/10/2007 12:12

Congratulations!

lilibet · 26/10/2007 12:12

I'm 44 and ttc so am a bit

How many weeks do you think you are?

Congratul;ations!!

Six children

screamsprout · 26/10/2007 12:13

Not at all. Congratulations and I hope you and dh enjoy your pregnancy!

BreeVanDerCampLGJ · 26/10/2007 12:13

No advice but huge congratulations.

It will be fine.

scorpio1 · 26/10/2007 12:15

congrats!

BabiesEverywhere · 26/10/2007 12:16

Congratulations

~I can't tell dh as he was clear no more babies~
I take it he was there when you made this baby together !?! He is a grown man and has to realise if you have sex, sometimes babies happen.

Best of luck when you tell DH

christie2 · 26/10/2007 13:09

Yes, he was there and, frankly, he wanted the sex more than I did. I am in the stage where a good nights sleep, a good book, and chocolate are all the stimulation I need. I am still in early stages, and unsure of the how many weeks, likely about 6. But I am really sure this one will make it given the major pregnancy symptoms I am suffering. I think I need the luck more for dh than the baby right now. But he knows I did try hard to move on and am in as much shock as he is going to be. I guess the big guy upstairs just had other plans for us!

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kittylouise · 26/10/2007 13:15

Congratulations

6 kids - blimey!

Am sure when the shock has worn off you will be delighted!

themoon66 · 26/10/2007 13:15

How wonderful for you

How old are your other DCs?

Uki · 26/10/2007 13:21

Most people i know are just starting their families at 38/40 so it doesn't sound old to me. Times are changing. I'm quite sure you won't be viewed as old anymore.
good luck telling dh
and CONGRAT'S on baby6

LadyTophamHatt · 26/10/2007 13:38

ds4 is one of those shock surprise babies.
He's the best mistake we ever made but, just to warn you it took a loooooooooong time for teh shock to wear off.
He's 9 month now and TBH I still can't believe we've got 4.

My Dh was less shocked than me...

LadyTophamHatt · 26/10/2007 13:40

oh and Congratulations....

sorry, forgot that bit!!

hanaflower · 26/10/2007 13:47

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christie1 · 26/10/2007 14:26

Oh god I hope so !!!!!! I read recently (before I became a statistic myself) that the biggest group of unplanned pregnancies was not teens but 40 somethings. Mayabe it's because we think those danger times are over. I certainly (despite the doctor saying I could still fall pregnant when I went for a prescription for the pill) didn't really believe it, or if it did happen, nature would do what it does and the baby wouldn't make it.

ruty · 26/10/2007 14:28

aw congratulations and good luck.

orangehead · 26/10/2007 14:42

oh congrats, good luck telling hubby dont leave it long or it may look worse

Tamdin · 26/10/2007 14:43

congratulations
what are the ages of your other 5?

Neverenoughpumpkins · 26/10/2007 14:45

Congratulations! I would love a late baby-enjoy it once you get over the shock! I'm sure your DH will rise to the occasion again(snigger)

mufti · 26/10/2007 14:47

congrats!. had my first, at 44.
no major probs at all

NAB3 · 26/10/2007 14:47

Anyone who is rude about your age should be reminded of that when they want to cuddle you rlovely new snuggly buggly baby.

Congratulations.

You know ytou have to tell DH tonight, don't you?

expatinscotland · 26/10/2007 14:51

my gran had her 6th child at 47. not planned, but very much wanted!

congrats.

Pinkchampagne · 26/10/2007 14:52

Congratulations!

LaDiDaDi · 26/10/2007 14:54

Congratulations!

mum2bejan · 26/10/2007 15:39

I'm 38 and pregnant with my first baby. It was a total shock, completely unplanned and both hubby and I thought we had our whole lives worked out; early retirement; long holidays abroad etc,so had to rethink things through.. life had suddenly taken us in another direction and we were in a state of shock about the baby for some weeks. Now we cant imagine life without me having this baby and just can't wait for him to arrive.
Your hubby will get over the shock. Like someone else said, it takes 2, and this baby obviously wanted to be here, so enjoy your pregnancy and view it as an absolute gift for you both.
Congratulations.

ggglimpopo · 26/10/2007 15:52

I am 43 and pg with my 6th. What are your age gaps between the oldest and the new baby? mine will be 18 years!