Hi.

Congratulations!!

You must be soo excited!

I was 40 in April, got Married in May and found out for def this morning that I'm Pregnant.
Phew!!

We're excited, happy, scared, worried, every emotion you can imagine.....

Is too soon to see my GP??
Do I have the test's that will be offered??

One thing I am looking forward to, is having a cleavidge. Hoorahh!! At long last!

Hope your enjoying your new daughter.

Big Hugs. X

I am 42 tomorrow and have just found out 2 days ago that I am pregnant!
For the past 2 years I have had various tests and x-rays etc and was told that they did not think I was ovulating and one of my fallopian tubes was blocked. In fact we made an appointment to go for IVF as the situation seemed hopeless. I got the letter last week telling me I had an appointment in April!!!

I have never had any children as I didn't meet my fiance until I was 37 and didn't decide until 40 that I wanted a baby.
I came off the pill and my periods didn't start for about 4 months and when they did they were very irregular - sometimes as long as 50 days between cycles. So when it got to 51 days this time I wasn't really surprised but as I planned on celebrating all weekend I thought I'd better do a pregnancy test just in case - I'd had a few symptoms as well which made me suspicious.
I am delighted and amazed to be pregnant - did 3 pregnancy homes tests to make sure!!!

I am probably about 5 weeks pregnant and due in October but will have to get my doctor to confirm this.

Now I am worried about my age and the risks involved.

Can anyone else share similar experiences?

well thats great news ! i am 41 and still breastfeeding my 3 year old so cycle has not returned yet weaned him off last week slowly hoping for another baby but it might be to late i not sure ? x x xgood luck lots of sticky glue to you x

well thats great news well done to yuo both x x x x x

i am 36 nearly 37 i am 9 weeks preggs im also diabetic not gestational propper i also worrie about my age but my midwife assures me women are much older now days and not to worrie. i cvant find no one of my own age to chat to so if your interested reply to my msa look forward to hearing from you. claire ps dont worrie about anything.

hello im sarah, im 36 nearly 37 well will be in sept, im 15 weeks pregnant and looking forward to it, hope to chat to you soon hugs sarah xx

Hi there, I'm Kate and I'm 37 and trying for my 4th baby . I was so pleased when I saw your message , because I too have been looking for someone our age who is having or trying for a baby. I feel quite alone about this, as hubby and I have decided not to tell anyone untill we're pregnant and all tests are back and we know we're good to go .So if you would like we can keep in touch and keep each other going . Let me know cheers for now Kate

Hi, I'm 39 and 17 weeks pregnant, this will be my 3rd child. It's harder this time as I'm more concerned about my age and the risk of downs syndrome. I've just had an amnio and now need to wait for the results. I've not told any family or friends as I don't want to get too excited in case things go wrong.

Whatever happens I'm grateful for the 2 healthy children I've got and although your life will change significantly there are moments and things that they say/do that will remain with you as a mum forever.

The worst thing about healthcare today and particularly pregnancy is everything they scare you with about what not to do, what not to eat, and what could go wrong! Pessimists or realists you decide.

Try to remember it is a very special time in your life and try to enjoy it, enjoy being pregnant and when the time comes enjoy being a mum, there's plenty of time to worry when they get older!!

Hello, you have given me encouragement to persevere and keeping trying. I only just recently got married and I have one son by my first marriage. Currently, my husband has no kids and we have been trying for a year now. I have heard so many negative stories and health risks about being a older mother but reading your story has given me hope! Thank you.

Hi, I have just come across this forum as i was searching frantically for over 40 and pregnant advice. I too am pregnant and 'older' and it will be my 3rd child. I am really worried about all the usual things that could be wrong-miscarriage, defects, etc but if all goes well i am really looking forward to this birth. I am only 6 weeks so far and despite 2 positive tests i cannot believe it! My children are both alot older. Yes I agree it is a very special time.

it is understandable that you are a bit anxious about having a first baby whatever your age.I am 42 and had my 4th baby at 41 and I guess I was worried about things too even though i had been through it before.
Just make sure that you have a good midwife who makes youfeel happy about the whole thing ,dont be afraid to ask questions and have all the necessary tests to reassure you.If you can and this is really hard first time around take as much control as you can when it comes to the birth do what you feel is right.
Having a baby is a fantastic experience that can be difficult and involve all sorts of changes that you are not prepared for.
Enjoy it and then enjoy your baby.for me ,its the most wonderful and fulfilling thing and if I was a bit younger I would go for a 5th!
Hope that it all goes well Good luck.

Will be 40 in May, I am currently 38 weeks pregnant. I also met hubby late, & after a few years of marriage decided to start a family I went off the pill - to no periods, for a year. I finally went to dr. who diagnosed PCOS, basically hormones & ovulation not working, he sorted out and after a couple of years Voila! Baby girl due in less than 2 weeks!

The biggest worries for me was the risk of downs syndrome. I didn't have an amniocenticis as all the tests (nuchal fold, blood tests etc) inidcated low risk (same risk as if I was in my early 20s) but of course the risk is still there.

Other than that - I've been blessed with a wonderful life so far with lots of 'solo' experiences - will be very interesting to see how life is with a child! My main passion is riding and competition will be interesting with a small baby in tow, but lots of people do it so I am sure I will find a way (I definately have the will).

But I am purposely keeping whatever happens after the the baby is born in the next 2 weeks a 'blank slate' - I don't want to have any expectations, I want to go with the flow and let it all unfold. As it will anyway!!!

Good luck to you.

Hi.

Congratulations!!

You must be soo excited!

I was 40 in April, got Married in May and found out for def this morning that I'm Pregnant.
Phew!!

We're excited, happy, scared, worried, every emotion you can imagine.....

Is too soon to see my GP??
Do I have the test's that will be offered??

One thing I am looking forward to, is having a cleavidge. Hoorahh!! At long last!

Hope your enjoying your new daughter.

Big Hugs. X

Hello,

I am an Assistant Producer for the channel Five TV programme The Wright Stuff. We are going to be doing a piece on the show about First Time Mums who are over 40. The show is discussion based so it would be great if any new mums out there are interested in telling us their stories. The aim is to look at what life is really like for older mums. Do you have a tougher time? Would you recommend waiting to have a child? Have you experienced any different treatment because of their age?

My contact number is 0207 985 1718 and my email is barbara.ocallaghan@princesstv. com. If you are interested please contact me asap.

Best wishes and thanks for your time,

Barbara