Pregnant at 43

[Mason78]

Hi all major shock I have a 10 year old and found out yesterday I’m pregnant again at 43 I’m so shocked although wasn’t using contraceptive as was told with fibroids years ago and other problems it would be highly unlikely! I’m numb pleased upset worried to have baby or not every emotion with age!!
My other concern is I had dealings with social services when my 10 year old was born and wanted to no weather I would need to inform them of a new baby haven’t had any dealings with them for 9 years

Had similar... pregnant
At 40
And my other two much older now.
Can't say what the right thing is to do but you have to go with your gut.
I don't think there's ever a right choice...it just has to be the one you think is right for you at the time.
Mine was heartbreaking however was the right thing to do.
Don't worry too much about SS.
If they've not been involved for this long there's no need for you to disclose anything at all.
Unless you need their support.

Hi, I’ve also just found out I’m pregnant at 43. I have a 10 year old and an 8 year old. I’m happily married, partner is older than me and one of our children has quite severe autism. In total shock and struggling with emotions as well. I don’t think another baby is the right choice for us and think it would put huge strain on our family especially as the chances of having another child with autism increase hugely. I hope you’re feeling ok and happy to chat if you need to. It’s not an easy position to be in xx

Hi, I'm 42 and just found out I'm unexpectedly pregnant. We had sex once at what I thought was just at the end of my usually regular cycle. Gobsmacked does not sum it up. The statistics are miniscule and i genuinely thought i was on one of my least fertile days possible or would never have taken the risk.

We have a little boy already, a relationship that is very unstable (he has security issues) and this was just not in the plan at all.

I had four negative tests at which point i sigh of relief i ruled it out but DH pressed to test again a few days later as still hadn't had period and got a positive. I've not really had the same symptoms as my last three pregnancies (one m/c at 5w 5d, one stillbirth, one little boy i have now - all sick as a dog and pneumatic boobs!) and i would not have guessed in a million years.

I have a consultation withBPAS on the 29th but have had a few wobbles and just not sure if i could bring myself to terminate. However... Yesterday DH went off on one which kind of confirmed i am doing the right thing in terminating.

I am hoping as i will only be 6 or maybe 7 weeks it will be a bit like my miscarriage (heavy clotty period with cramping).

Just devastated and angry with myself for being so stupid 😪

I am getting the pills by post so hope they are here before new year. Also wondering if it is a chemical pregnancy too as not had symptoms particularly.

Happy to chat x

To the absolute pathetic excuse of a human that messaged me with their pro-life message, I have one suggestion.... to go and get a life.

@Suzy39

To the absolute pathetic excuse of a human that messaged me with their pro-life message, I have one suggestion.... to go and get a life.

Hope you reported them Suzy. How dare they. Take no heed to the nutters. You do what’s right for you and your family xx