I did it!

vintage67 · Nov 10th, 2011, 11:51 AM

Well, I wanted to all you ladies in this forum first, that I had my baby at the "advanced maternal age" of 44, now commonly referred to as a "geriatric pregnancy"!

He was born on Saturday and is now 5 days old. He has had lots of tests and does not show any signs of any serious problems. He was born at 37 weeks due to BP issues that I was having. He is having a bit of blood sugar and feeding issues, but is otherwise very healthy! He has lost just over a pound, but was a large boy to start!

I did have a c-section and it has been and was a rough one. The recovery is going very slowly. I do think it was a bit smoother when I had my first son at 36. I do have some healthy issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorder and I'm overweight, so some of you ladies that are over 35 or over 40 but in excellent health will probably do much better.

It was a rough pregnancy, but my son is beautiful and it fills my eyes with tears to look at him sometimes! We had 3 miscarriages in 2 years to get here and I feel very blessed and fortunate to have him.

I am not going to sit around thinking about what age I will be he is certain ages; I'm going to spend every day enjoying him and make my health my number one focus right now so I can have as many years ahead as possible to enjoy my kids!

Best wishes to everyone still waiting for their special deliveries! I am not that computer literate, and will post a photo and "official" story later. I wanted to let you guys know first, because I know the fears some of you are going through!

Nat0619 · Nov 10th, 2011, 12:27 PM

Thank you very much hun for this post and huge congratulations on your little boy

x

April2012 · Nov 10th, 2011, 12:35 PM

congratulations!!! and good job!

Nat0619 · Nov 10th, 2011, 12:47 PM

April, you must be due the day before me!

SabrinaKat · Nov 10th, 2011, 13:06 PM

From another 44 year to you -- am SO glad that the little one is here and both of you are safe and healthy!!!!!

best wishes

DeeM73 · Nov 10th, 2011, 14:29 PM

Many Congratulations!x

Garnet · Nov 10th, 2011, 15:49 PM

Been following your journey and it has such a sweet ending. Congrats and take care of yourself... I will be 44 when I deliver too...

Maple Leaf · Nov 10th, 2011, 17:08 PM

I'm just loving these 'over' birth stories and announcements. Just goes to show we've still got what it takes ladies!!! Congratulations on your lovely little boy. X x

Gia7777 · Nov 10th, 2011, 19:40 PM

Congrats!

Ferne · Nov 10th, 2011, 22:08 PM

He is beautiful! What a wonderful post! Congratulations!

Nov 10th, 2011, 11:51 AM	#1
vintage67 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,403	I did it! Well, I wanted to all you ladies in this forum first, that I had my baby at the "advanced maternal age" of 44, now commonly referred to as a "geriatric pregnancy"! He was born on Saturday and is now 5 days old. He has had lots of tests and does not show any signs of any serious problems. He was born at 37 weeks due to BP issues that I was having. He is having a bit of blood sugar and feeding issues, but is otherwise very healthy! He has lost just over a pound, but was a large boy to start! I did have a c-section and it has been and was a rough one. The recovery is going very slowly. I do think it was a bit smoother when I had my first son at 36. I do have some healthy issues such as diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disorder and I'm overweight, so some of you ladies that are over 35 or over 40 but in excellent health will probably do much better. It was a rough pregnancy, but my son is beautiful and it fills my eyes with tears to look at him sometimes! We had 3 miscarriages in 2 years to get here and I feel very blessed and fortunate to have him. I am not going to sit around thinking about what age I will be he is certain ages; I'm going to spend every day enjoying him and make my health my number one focus right now so I can have as many years ahead as possible to enjoy my kids! Best wishes to everyone still waiting for their special deliveries! I am not that computer literate, and will post a photo and "official" story later. I wanted to let you guys know first, because I know the fears some of you are going through!

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Nat0619 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3,938	Thank you very much hun for this post and huge congratulations on your little boy x

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April2012 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 871	congratulations!!! and good job!

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Nat0619 Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Midlands Posts: 3,938	April, you must be due the day before me!

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SabrinaKat Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Transplanted American living in Ireland Posts: 4,701	From another 44 year to you -- am SO glad that the little one is here and both of you are safe and healthy!!!!! best wishes

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DeeM73 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: U.K. Posts: 627	Many Congratulations!x

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Garnet On a break (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: In the South Posts: 3,230	Been following your journey and it has such a sweet ending. Congrats and take care of yourself... I will be 44 when I deliver too...

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Maple Leaf Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Langley BC previously Sheffield UK Posts: 1,738	I'm just loving these 'over' birth stories and announcements. Just goes to show we've still got what it takes ladies!!! Congratulations on your lovely little boy. X x

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Gia7777 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 819	Congrats!

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Ferne Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 373	He is beautiful! What a wonderful post! Congratulations!

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