I am new to this site but enjoyed reading so many of the posts so I decided to join. I am a mother of 3 my youngest being 11 yrs old. I am going to be 49 in May and I just found out that I am pregnant. I conceived naturally and I am almost 7 weeks along. I am still in shock as this was not planned. My boyfriend is 15 yrs my junior and he already has 4 children. Neither one of us ever figured on having any more. I had my first appointment with my Ob and although she has warned me of all the risks involved and has assessed me as high risk and one of her most difficult cases...she also offered congratulations and a huge smile for me. So far...I have yet to take blood test to determine levels and the following first ultrasound. I am aware that the first 10-12 weeks are the most common for miscarriage and am prepared for this. I guess I am taking a.. wait and see.. one day at a time attitude. Or maybe it's just the shock. When your life plan is suddenly altered it always takes some time to adjust. I will follow up with high risk for their consult and do all genetic testing necessary. I am leaving it in God's hands. With his help and good medical care I am hoping for a healthy baby. With each day that passes I am falling in love with the idea of having another child. I just have so many worries because of my advanced age that I am almost afraid to be happy. I am hoping for some support so that I can try to enjoy what could be a very wonderful experience and not allow the fears to lessen my joy. Staying hopeful.
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Congratulations what lovely news 
hoping for an easy healthy pregnancy for you xx
Wishing you a healthy 9 months.
I'm 40 years old with a very unplanned 3rd baby
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4 days and I'm having a c section, it took a while for it to sink in and forme to feel happy but now I can't wait to meet this little girl.
Hi, I am 8 weeks pregnant and 46 this week. This will be my 4th too, although my youngest is only 5 years old, so not quite s big a gap.
Like Irishmanmy I have had several miscarriages since my last baby. Advanced maternal age does unfortunately make it much more likely.
But for today - congratulations and I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy. 
Congratulations mekel3 
A good friend had healthy twins 3 months before her 50th birthday, they're now coming up for 2yo. I think she's a better mum than me (38 with a 2yo) and she is handling it great!
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