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Biggest shock of my life

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Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 12:30

I've joined this group specifically because I need to talk about what I've just discovered - 44 years old, unprotected s$x with my husband for well over 20 years (had a miscarriage with him when I was 21) - resigned myself to never having a baby of my own. Every time a friend or colleague got pregnant I became more comfortable with it just being me and him for the rest of our lives....
I thought my period was due, sore boobs etc. Had some very light spotting yesterday which I assumed was the start of my period, then nothing. Realised period was late (usually 28 days like clockwork), funny taste in my mouth, super sensitive sense of smell. Thought it was in my head but went to get a test anyway (part of me kind of 'knew') - got a very strong positive - didn't believe it so did another. Then went back to get a digital one which says 3+ weeks. I daren't be happy yet, I'm just stunned.

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FetchezLaVache · 23/08/2022 12:57

My goodness, what a lovely surprise! Congratulations and all the very best wishes for a healthy pregnancy.

NewMum0305 · 23/08/2022 12:59

Huge congratulations! There was a lovely thread on her recently about someone who had a totally unexpected pregnancy having resigned themselves to not having children and she just had her baby - these things do happen! Wishing you and smooth pregnancy ❤️

Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:02

Thank you - I still can't quite believe it but I feel like something must be lined up and now is my time x

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Rowen32 · 23/08/2022 13:03

That is so exciting for you! Baby was obviously waiting for the right time to come - so wonderful for you, congratulations :-)

MushroomQueen · 23/08/2022 13:06

Oh wow bet that was a huge shock - I know a few women who've had 40+ babies and they have loved it

Hairyfairy01 · 23/08/2022 13:06

How exciting! Congratulations! Have you told your dh yet?

Downandout01 · 23/08/2022 13:09

Ahh big congrats OP! What a truly lovely surprise. Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy!

Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:23

Hairyfairy01 · 23/08/2022 13:06

How exciting! Congratulations! Have you told your dh yet?

No he's at work - he's also going get the shock of his life tonight!!!

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GingerFigs · 23/08/2022 13:25

Lovely news!! Keep us updated!

FrazzleDazz · 23/08/2022 13:26

How lovely, congratulations! I feel like I'm in the same boat now, nothing has ever happened for me and DH, but I have an amazing DSD that I love to death and of course my wonderful DH. I would be stunned but happy if anything happened for us too! What a blessing Flowers

Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:26

MushroomQueen · 23/08/2022 13:06

Oh wow bet that was a huge shock - I know a few women who've had 40+ babies and they have loved it

I still can't quite believe it especially after using no protection for so, so many years. It's still very early days obviously but I'm taking it literally hour by hour at the minute!

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Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:30

FrazzleDazz · 23/08/2022 13:26

How lovely, congratulations! I feel like I'm in the same boat now, nothing has ever happened for me and DH, but I have an amazing DSD that I love to death and of course my wonderful DH. I would be stunned but happy if anything happened for us too! What a blessing Flowers

Life is the most random thing - I'd totally come to terms with it being just him and me, but life obviously had other ideas. My mind is well and truly blown though.

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SurpriseSurprise · 23/08/2022 13:32

What lovely news

Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:33

Rowen32 · 23/08/2022 13:03

That is so exciting for you! Baby was obviously waiting for the right time to come - so wonderful for you, congratulations :-)

Yes, I always say to my friends I have to wait for everything in my life and I guess this is exactly the same! Thanks so much everyone for your support so far. I haven't told anyone else (except my mum and the Dr's receptionist!) I'm bursting to shout from the rafters but will try and wait a few more weeks x

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SirVixofVixHall · 23/08/2022 13:33

This happened to a friend who had IVF for her first children, then suddenly did get pregnant naturally in her forties, a total shock, but a very happy one.
What lovely news op !

PutOnAHappyFace · 23/08/2022 13:36

Oh this is a lovely post.

How late was your period? To get 3+ you will be 5+ weeks which is exciting. Congratulations

OttilieKnackered · 23/08/2022 13:36

What a great surprise! Please update us when you’ve told your DH, and then come and join the April 23 thread (think that would be the right one for you)!

eyeoresancerre · 23/08/2022 13:37

What wonderful news. Incredibly exciting. Flowers

Nsky62 · 23/08/2022 13:38

How exciting

Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:43

PutOnAHappyFace · 23/08/2022 13:36

Oh this is a lovely post.

How late was your period? To get 3+ you will be 5+ weeks which is exciting. Congratulations

I'm not 100% sure how late my period is to be honest, I know I'm regular but I don't really keep track of the dates - 5+weeks is probably about right though - could have been around 23 July I think...

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Shocked44 · 23/08/2022 13:44

OttilieKnackered · 23/08/2022 13:36

What a great surprise! Please update us when you’ve told your DH, and then come and join the April 23 thread (think that would be the right one for you)!

I think March/April :-) I'll leave it a couple of weeks to join - thanks for the support :-) xxx

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Amipreg1 · 23/08/2022 13:45

How lovely! Congratulations!

SunshineClouds1 · 23/08/2022 13:46

Wow congratulations!

Clawdy · 23/08/2022 14:02

Wonderful news.

MumofSpud · 23/08/2022 14:11

Congratulations!
Let us know how it goes telling him later!
Or better still film it I am addicted to these sort of videos on YouTube