Thank you so much. To be honest, I can't stop crying, but this makes me feel better. I feel horrible for feeling this way. I know it will get better, but it's really hard to think about that right now. We haven't told the kids yet because we want to wait and make sure there aren't any complications. I know they will be very happy and my husband is very excited and supportive so that makes it easier. Thank you again.

Don't feel bad for feeling this way. Allow yourself to feel what you feel.

45 over here!! This baby is wanted but I'm in complete shock! Definitely thought that ship sailed long ago.

Now I just hope for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Good luck to you. Maybe once you're further into things you'll feel better about it.

Check out the 40+ Moms group too!

Glad you're feeling better about everything!

We got married 2 years ago & we didn’t think we can get pregnant because of my age. We both wanted a child very badly & I was so depressed & devastated that I might not be able to give my husband the one thing that he has always wanted since he was in his 20s. After trying for 1.5 years, I finally got pregnant naturally in May 2017. Our daughter Bella was born as healthy as can be on January 26, 2018. We decided that the chance of me being pregnant again was so far fetched that we decided to forgo all birth control methods. Besides, our daughter Bella was such a blessing from God & a miracle, so we figured at 44, if God decides to gift us with another child, we will accept it as a blessing. I found out last week that I am about 6 weeks pregnant. Bella is only 10 months old, so I am worried & nervous. I know exactly how you feel because I too am going through the same thing. And how crazy it is that we are both 44 & our husbands are 36. I am scared, nervous, worried, and on some days, so sad that I cry myself to sleep. But I know that things will get better day by day. After all, if God decided to gift me my first child at 42, and another one at 44, then I will accept this with open arms & pray that he will help me carry this baby to full term & that mommy & baby are healthy. Hang in there! You are not alone! I’m in this journey with you even though we don’t know each other. 

I found out I was pregnant at 45 delivered at 46. I was scared we had the blood test which told us the sex early and 99% chance of being healthy. That put my mind at ease. My DH found out we were expecting when he was 50, he already had a 24 and 22 year old from his previous marriage as well as 3 granddaughters. Fast forward to today we have a healthy happy 3 year old we throughly enjoy. We also have another granddaughter who is 2 months younger than ours. We worry about being old parents but also realize that has more to do with health and attitude more than anything. I think having this child actually keeps us more connected to the older kids as we have something in common and can go on outings as a large multi generational family and no one feels out of place.

With that said, sometimes I feel like the really old parent at preschool but still find common interests with the other parents. Needless to say friends I've had for years are in a different place most with kids leaving the nest, but they see our little one and are eager to have a little kid fix that they don't have to have full time.

You'll do great. There is more of us older moms all the time. My oldest is 25 and my youngest is 3 months. The first 8 weeks were hard. I didn't get as much done as I thought I would. Now, he is a little easier. I try not to think about the future too much. I hope I will  look kinda younger than I really am when he's in HS. But if not, oh well. ??

amazing congratulations xx

And when you worry, remember that great screen name!

Congratulations! You will be fine, and better than us FTMs in our 40s!

I'm 44yrs  5 weeks 1 day. I'm still in awe this will be baby number 7 for me oldest is 28 and youngest 14. SO has 1 age 19yrs. I haven't said one word to him. I think I'm going to wait till about 8 weeks I've had a late miscarriage at 6 months.. before so I'm all over the place. This is exciting and overwhelming and to top it off I drive trucks. ????.

Unfortunately, I’ve not had other children. Here in the US, fertility treatment is not covered by the great majority of health insurance plans, so I have no idea why I’ve never gotten pregnant. I bought Clomid online from a trusted Australian pharmacy, and I am hoping that it works. Good luck getting your third baby!! Hope you get a BFP soon! My sister had all four of her kids between 38 and almost 45! Don’t give up!!

I’m also high risk then I suppose I’m 41, going 42 in March . I’m hoping for a ��Baby soon . Do you have any other children ? I have a ten year old girl and a 3 year old boy he turns four this month . What does the clomid do? I fear I maybe didn’t produce enough progesterone but it’s not something they offered to test here in UK

Oh, I’m so very sorry for your loss!! �� �� You are in my thoughts and prayers. My risk of MC is high bc I turned 44 in early July. I’m just old. Never got pg despite not trying to prevent it, so I finally started Clomid. Again, I’m so sorry about your miscarriage. It’s such a horribly sad experience. I’m sure that one can begin to understand without having experienced it first-hand.

sure sending you Baby dust !! why is your risk of loss high . I just mc a few weeks ago and had my d&c on Tuesday . I just feel broken right now

Thank you so much! I think I may have had implantation bleeding 8/29-8/31, so please send me some baby dust! BFN today, but it’s likely too early. If I’m pregnant, the risk of loss is HIGH. :( OD was on my aunt’s bday, IB (maybe) on my late brother’s bday (he died unexpectedly June 22), and due date is my sister’s birthday.

I feel for you , hopefully you will have your baby soon

It’s funny how we all have different experiences at the same ages. You’re developing a business, while I would do anything to have a baby. I work with kids (as a speech-language pathologist), which is hard to do when you struggle with infertility. My fiancé is a well-respected doctor who also has a software company. We are ready but have no baby to love. If you ever consider adoption, please reach out to me.

My kids are 21 and 16. My fiancé will be 49 in April. He can be a great guy but struggles with alcohol and drugs. Sometimes it’s like living with 2 different people. I grew up in the country and have never been around drugs, my dad worked for NASA... I was brought up in a good family. I would like to think my kids were too. I never thought at 42 I would be pregnant, let alone by someone with so many issues. He does work hard and pay the bills. But he has 3 children that he doesn’t see. When it was just me dealing with it it was no big deal. But I think it’s almost cruel to bring another child into his life.

I just started a business a few months ago and it’s still getting off the ground. I just can’t seem to catch a break.

Awww mama. It’s a blessing. Try and remember that it’s so fast! It really is! I look at my 11&12 year old girls and can’t believe my eyes! I thought they would be babies forever! It goes by so fast and you will have time in a few years to focus on your personal goals. Also lots of mamas get help and work away! I wish you all the best!!!

Hang in there. And be kind to yourself.

I’m 42 and just found out I’m pregnant. I’m a bag of emotions. My kids are 21 and 16. My fiancée will be 49 in April. I feel so overwhelmed. I just started a business, and I thought I was almost “free”. I’m having a really hard time finding any happiness right now. But I’m glad others have felt the same. Maybe there is hope.