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Biggest shock of my life

504 replies

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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babeemaybeee · 17/04/2023 10:03

Congratulations Op! Wonderful news

spiderlight · 17/04/2023 10:12

Congratulations!!

lemonyellows · 17/04/2023 10:18

Many many congratulations on your miracle son ❤️

SpidersAreShitheads · 17/04/2023 10:23

Oh how wonderful!!! I remember your original post very well - one of the loveliest things I've read on here. Huge congratulations OP - enjoy your gorgeous baby ❤️

Shinyandnew2022 · 17/04/2023 13:01

What wonderful news - congratulations @Shocked44 !

momtoboys · 17/04/2023 14:49

Such exciting news! Congratulations!

FlipFlopShopInHawaii · 17/04/2023 15:50

Congratulations OP, lovely news 💙

TooManyPlatesInMotion · 17/04/2023 16:07

Many, many congratulations to you and your DH! I'm delighted for you. Enjoy your beautiful boy.

What a wonderful thread.

Annasgirl · 17/04/2023 16:20

Huge congrats on your darling boy OP. I mentioned after your first post that my DSis was pregnant again at 44 - so delighted you got such positive support on here - and your story can inspire others.

Offthexmaslist · 17/04/2023 18:32

Dare we ask for a pic... (it won't be outing they all look like winston Churchill ) .. if you don't feel comfortable with that then no worries.. but have followed you since the start and am so so thrilled at your news . I suffered (and it is an awful thing ) infertility for 6 years so nothing compared to you but am just so incredibly delighted by your update. !!

TwoThousandZeroZeroPartyOverOopsFoundMoreTime · 17/04/2023 18:45

That is absolutely brilliant @Shocked44

So wonderful to read a truly heart warming thread like this FlowersFlowers

Congratulations to you & your DH on your lovely snuggly new baby boy xxxx

EasyPeelersAreNotSatsumas · 17/04/2023 19:12

Oh how bloody fantastic!

SirVixofVixHall · 17/04/2023 19:14

Wonderful news OP, so happy for you.

DC1214 · 17/04/2023 19:30

So pleased your little boy has arrived safely - reading this with my own 15 mth old rainbow boy asleep on my chest a week out from my 45th birthday x

TaraRhu · 17/04/2023 19:46

Aww. Wonderful. Wishing you well on this journey. Xx

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 17/04/2023 19:49

That is lovely news. Congratulations xxx

Beaverbridge · 17/04/2023 19:54

Awh congratulations, funny I was thinking about you other day wondering if your wee darling was here. Fabulous news. 💐🍼

lifesnotaspectatorsport · 17/04/2023 21:37

Soooo happy to read your update! Enjoy your gorgeous boy Smile

Bordesleyhills · 18/04/2023 09:01

So so pleased

sashh · 18/04/2023 09:17

Lovely update, thanks

AdoraBell · 18/04/2023 11:55

Wonderful news, congratulations 💐

babybrainfart · 18/04/2023 12:33

Such wonderful news. This gives me hope for my sister who is struggling to conceive. Congratulations

Omgwhatthehell · 18/04/2023 14:04

Huge, huge congratulations @Shocked44 xx

Evergreen82738 · 18/04/2023 19:16

Have followed this from the start. I'm thrilled to see the update. Many congratulations to you xx

rubygiz · 23/05/2023 13:42

@Shocked44 I am so happy for you, I followed this story since I found out about my own shock pregnancy (39 1st baby was told kids would never happen) my beautiful daughter was born 30/03 4 weeks 4 days early she was impatient but born perfectly healthy no medical intervention needed and she is currently asleep in my arms x