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Possible 4th child at 42

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skylar82 · 15/01/2025 21:17

I have a feeling I might be unexpectedly pregnant at 42. We have 3 other children 12,9,5 and I was not planning any more but I'm trying to gone round to the idea before I do a test (which I haven't summoned the courage to do yet.)

After three kids I already recognise sone pregnancy signs, and my period is now late.

Has anyone else had a surprise, late pregnancy? Tests arrive tomorrow but I need to calm down a bit before I take it. I have so many worries

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summerlovingvibes · 15/01/2025 21:41

No exact experience of the same situation, but just to try and reassure you I know plenty of mums your age that are either first or second time mums.

Also, everything at this stage is your choice so keep open minded - you can decide what you want to do when you know.

Do you have a DH/partner, and is this something you have spoken about what you'd do if it happened? Do they know your worries?

On the other side..... it could be the start of peri-menopause.... some symptoms are similar to early pregnancy symptoms. Just to put a different and probably also depressing spin on it!

sel2223 · 15/01/2025 21:41

Hi OP. I'm 42 and almost 30 weeks pregnant.
I didn't even test until quite late as I. Was putting my symptoms down to perimenopause 🤣

Nibletmum · 15/01/2025 21:54

Yep, exact same situation. 42, unexpectedly pregnant, DD is now 4 months and a very happy addition! Also have DS 9, DS 7 and DD 3. Easy pregnancy with no issues! Hope you get the result you want

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skylar82 · 15/01/2025 22:03

You guys are making me feel much better. DH actually has said that he would love another, it was me who wasn't up for it. I am doing a perimenopause or pregnant back and forth in my head. My periods had gotten super close, a year of exactly 22 day cycles and now I'm at 27 days, so really not late late but late compared to the recent norm

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Sssssiiiiaaaaannn · 15/01/2025 22:08

skylar82 · 15/01/2025 21:17

I have a feeling I might be unexpectedly pregnant at 42. We have 3 other children 12,9,5 and I was not planning any more but I'm trying to gone round to the idea before I do a test (which I haven't summoned the courage to do yet.)

After three kids I already recognise sone pregnancy signs, and my period is now late.

Has anyone else had a surprise, late pregnancy? Tests arrive tomorrow but I need to calm down a bit before I take it. I have so many worries

O good luck I’m exactly the same. I’m 40 with 2 children aged 13 and struggling to adjust- thought I would be happy because I love babies but the fear of sleepless nights and not being able to work is taking over a bit. I do know that if you are pregnant it’ll be wonderful when it arrives and you won’t look back,

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