Just had positive test, worried about my age

[Senso21]

I’ve just turned 37, 2 children in primary school already, age 6 and 10.

We both wanted a baby, weren’t trying but also decided to not be careful. I’ve just had a positive test and I can’t help but feel incredibly anxious!

I guess part of me thought I might not actually fall pregnant. And although I am happy and love being a mum i feel so so worried that I'm too old!

Obviously I was a lot younger with my previous pregnancies, I’ve had a google this morning and there’s so much extra doom and gloom to read when you’re over the age of 35, I suddenly feel silly for putting myself in such a risky situation.

I know this is largely the hormones taking as I feel like I have raging PMT at the moment but I just feel very scared about it all.

I'm 38 and 21 weeks pregnant with my first. I understand your worries but so far all my tests have been fine and baby is all good! Yes there are higher risks but lots of older mums go on to have healthy babies.

Congratulations on your lovely news and try to stay off Google! 🤣

I had my first and only at 42.5
No issues whatsoever with the pregnancy or my DCs development.

I had my perfect boys when I was 32 35 and 42. They are all strong healthy lads. It should not be a problem.

I had my second at 38, nearly four years ago (7 and a half year age gap between my two). Textbook pregnancy and I had a home birth. I even commented on being an 'older' mum at my booking in appointment and my midwife said I 'wasn't that old' and it was never brought up again.

Ah these are making me feel so much better. I suppose for me, everyone around me my age isn’t thinking of having anymore and it’s just making me feel like maybe I’m too old to be doing this all again!

Couple of my friends had third babies at 37/38, they had twins. You'll be fine congratulations 🥂

I had my fourth and last baby when I'd just turned 39.
All was well.
Congratulations OP!

You're young!

I was 40 when I had my 1st (and only)

Ignore where they officially refer to you as a geriatric mother, just rude 🤣

We'd TTC 4yrs when I had my 1st pregnancy at 38. I paid for the NIPT at 10 weeks, and SO glad I hadn't waited till 12-14 weeks for the 1st scan/blood test.

Unfortunately, it wasn't good news and he had patau syndrome (trisomy 13). Having the testing so early meant I could make choices much sooner than if I'd waited for further NHS testing. Vast majority of people your age will be fine, but its something to consider if you can afford the NIPT earlier. Best of luck x

My mother had my younger sister when she was 37 and was apparently the most easiest pregnancy out of the 5 kids.

Congratulations on your pregnancy!

Hi @Senso21
I had my first at 41 yrs old and am pregnant with my second at 42 yrs old.
Honestly don't worry hun xx Congratulations on your pregnancy! xx

Congratulations 🎉

MIL had DH unexpectedly when she was 41. No problems or health concerns at all

I had DS2 when I was 38, 9 years after DS1. Both pregnancies were pretty similar - had more morning sickness with DS2, had more heartburn with DS1, had SPD with both.

I've definitely felt more tired as an older mum, I think that's the only downside... but that can be fixed with coffee

Friend of mine had her 1st at 38, and 2nd at 40. Both of her DDs are happy and healthy!

I had mine at 37 & 39. Very easy pregnancies. No morning sickness & straightforward births. I don't think I had any less energy with my babies than I would have had 10-15 years earlier. Most of my friends were around my age too with their babies. Congratulations.

You really aren’t old!

Just avoid the doom scrolling and congratulations!

I fell for my last at 39
I did all the tests as early as possible
Then just got on with it!

@Senso21 omg snap! I've literally got my bfp yesterday and I have a 10 year old and 7 year old. I've just turned 36

I will be 37 in February next year and I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd, due in December.

All fine so far, low probability for down syndrome as well.

There is an increased risk, but lots of women our age have healthy babies.

Try not to worry xx

Had our second at 39. Absolute blessing.

I thought you were going to say you were ten years older than that. Late 30's is a normal age to have a baby.

I had my first at 37 and second at 39 (nearly 40). Both born incredibly fit & healthy.

good luck and congratulations. Just ask for more medical support/screenings if you think it’ll help.

Had mine at 39, 40, 43 and 46. All healthy children. They keep me young! Congratulations, OP.

@SM4713 so sorry for the outcome of your results.
I am currently looking at those tests and it’s something I will definitely be doing as soon as I reach that stage x

@Stephy1024 oh wow no way!
how aRe you feeling about it all?