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Found out I'm pregnant - any mums with large families please reassure me...

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lisalisa · 14/04/2010 23:10

I have just found out a few days ago that i am pregnant with my sixth child.

Initially I was horrified as this was not planned and we were using contraception.

My youngest is nearly 5 so have given away pram, boucny chair , highchair, toys and clothes .

Far more important is that I already have had 5 ceseareans and this will be my 6th. I have already seen my consultant who delivered 4 of my other children to ask what risk this pregnancy will place me at as I have a large and lovely ffamily and don't want to take any chances.

He has quite relaxed about it saying that thte sixth was no more riskier in real terms than a fifth and he was happy and comfortable doing the section.

I am just nervous. Nervous of how I'll cope pregnant again at 42 and of a section and any risks and how I'll manage a baby.

Oh yes and too terrified to go to NHS as they won't guarantee I'll get a consultant delivery which according to my consultant is absolutely crucial ( as certain procedures have to be followed where multiple c sectons taken plce) and I had the worst expeirence of my life with my first dd in an nhs hospital. We were previously covered wiht insurance for other births privately but stopped that ( expensive ) insurance after thinking family complete so we will have to take heavy loan to afford it.....

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ellenjames · 14/04/2010 23:14

congratulations! I have only 3, but 2 step kids as well. Sure all will be fine and u will have alittle bundle of joy soon!

NotanOtter · 14/04/2010 23:14

i have 6 and love it - how old are your others lisa?

lisalisa · 14/04/2010 23:18

Thanks ellen and hi notanotter.

mine are 13,10,8,6 and 4 years old. When this baby is born ( it is very early days yet and I am only about 6 weeks pregnant if that ) they will be 14,11,9,7 and 5.

So I guess they are older and can help a bit but still.....

How old are yours?

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NotanOtter · 14/04/2010 23:22

17 15 13 7 4 1

the teens don't help much to be honest but realistically they allow a lot of nipping out without dragging 19 toddlers which makes things easier

you will love the baby bit after a gap!

Nancy10 · 15/04/2010 09:14

A lady close to where I live has just had her 6th by CS, she's 43 and both her and her ds are absolutely fine. I'm expecting my 4th and have been over whelmed by the amount of stuff people are ready to throw at me closer to my due date. I can honestly say I won't have to buy a single thing when he/she is born.

OnlyWantsOne · 15/04/2010 15:29

I am the youngest of 6, my next sibling up is 6 years older than me - and I had a n amazing childhood and have a fantastic support network from my brothers and sisters.

Your LO will be very lucky x

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lisalisa · 15/04/2010 20:51

Thanks everyone - you have really helped to reassure me.

I am particularly green that people are throwing their old baby equipment at you Nancy10. I'm also very very reassured that you know someone else who has had a sixth c section and also that some of you come from big families and love it. I just don't want my kids to remember their family life as bieng one big mess!!! Right now we are so sorted and the kids all help and pul their weight and play lots of monopoly and ludo and - well - you get the picture. I just can't imagine a new born anywhere in this picture.

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