38 and number three on the way

[soontobe3]

Hi, i was on here a couple of years ago with number 2 and didn't expect to ever be here again but we had a happy surprise on thursday as found out number three is on the way. Bit concerened as i don't carry well, first pregnancy i had placental abruption and pre eclampsia, 2nd pregnancy i had gestational diabetes, carpel tunnel so who knows what this one will be like as obviously older now too!

 

[Dorian]

Welcome to the forum, and congrats, soon-to-be3! I hope this pregnancy is better/easier for you.

 

[Ferne]

Welcome soon-to-be 3!

My last pregnancy was awful - bed rest for 17 weeks, tarsal tunnel, plantar fasciitis, nerve damage in my legs,....

This pregnancy has been completely different. Better & easier and I'm 4 years older.

Hoping yours is easier as well.

 

[Maple Leaf]

Welcome and snap... 38 and baby no. 3 on the way!
My youngest is 10 today so I have quite the age gap, I have had severe hyperemesis but that eased at about 21 weeks and so far things have been great. We are all hear to support you if you need advice. X

 

[soontobe3]

Hi maple leaf, glad to know I'm not only one thats same age and on number three, I have an 8 year old and a two year old. At least your youngest will be able to help, are they excited about new baby? Haven't told mine yet but will do soon x

 

[Maple Leaf]

They are excited. DD is nearly 13 and will be a fantastic big sister and DS is equally excited. They both think it's a girl! Lol
I didn't intend on telling them until after 12 week scan but we took a road trip down to Disneyland when hyperemesis struck at 6 weeks ( and lasted til 21 weeks!!!) so we had to tell them sooner than we had liked.
It's been like having a first baby all over again, I can even nap in the afternoon of I want as they are pretty self sufficient at their ages. My DD has even done a St Johns babysitting course so we will have no problem finding a babysitter. Lol
When do you intend on telling the older one? - just noticed you're from Donny, I'm a Sheffield girl - been living in Canada since 2007 though so both my kids were born at Calow in chesterfield. Lol

 

[soontobe3]

Hi I'm planning on telling here this next week, tols her early with the last one so that she could be involved right from the start and would hate for her to overhaer a conversation and find out that way. I was lucky last two only felt sick from about 7 weels to 13 weeks but wasn't ever actually sick. Hope will be the same this time. Glad your over that now. Won't be any rest for me this time with a toddler and i work so think its going to be pretty tiring. I lived in Sheffield up until 4 years ago and now calow as i used to live in Dronfield for a bit! Small world! x

 

[maysiemoo]

i'm expecting my 3rd and am 38 as well. Had pre-eclampsia first time round as well nightmare. 2nd time round had huge bleed as placenta was to low very scary bed rest for about 8 weeks ish. Then just as i was starting to relax had strep b infection at birth so had a emergency c-section. Had flipping carpal tunnel with both as well and its starting to cut in again now. To top it off i have done the cardinal sin and lost my maternity folder. Have left a note for midwife but not heard back yet she is only part-time. I bet i don't' get another one before my 20 wk scan next week! I bet i get told off!

I have a 14 yr and 8 yr old.

 

[Spaggy37]

I will be 38 when i have this baby and its number 3 or me also :O)

 

[zennie]

Congrats soontobe3

Am also expecting number 3, in may.
Have an 11 year old daughter & 10 year old son. They're so excited.
Had my 22 week anomaly scan last week and all is well. Havnt been sick too much thankfully, just looking forward to enjoying the remainder of the pregnancy

Wishing you the best of luck

 

[Quisty]

I am also 38 and expecting #3. I have a 4 year old and a 2 year old and work full-time.
Wishing you all the best for this pregnancy. I hope it is a smooth ride for you.

 

[soontobe3]

Hi all, glad I'm not the only one that's 38 and pregnant, I just feel old compared to younger mums lol. I'm hoping this will be my healthiest pregnancy, third time lucky and all that! Hope enrobed feeling well at that mo x

 

[Bats11]

Hi soon2b3, im pregnant with no3 & i'll be 4mths away to 38 when this bub is born, I had no complications with my 1st two, but did get GD with this pregnancy.

I hope this pregnancy is complication free for you & congratulations!!

 

[XxChristinexX]

I am 39,expecting number 2. DS is almost 7. Discovered one of my old school friends is to be a grandma! On fb last night, she had posted a scan pic & there I was congratulating her on bubs thinking it was her!! It is her son gonna be a daddy!! GOD I FEEL OLD!!!!

 

[soontobe3]

I am 39,expecting number 2. DS is almost 7. Discovered one of my old school friends is to be a grandma! On fb last night, she had posted a scan pic & there I was congratulating her on bubs thinking it was her!! It is her son gonna be a daddy!! GOD I FEEL OLD!!!!

lol, that would make me feel old too! Think its prob that hes young not you thats old! Congratulations too. How is your DS about having a brohter or sister? My oldest is excited again but 2 year old doesn't understand yet. x

 

[XxChristinexX]

I am 39,expecting number 2. DS is almost 7. Discovered one of my old school friends is to be a grandma! On fb last night, she had posted a scan pic & there I was congratulating her on bubs thinking it was her!! It is her son gonna be a daddy!! GOD I FEEL OLD!!!!

lol, that would make me feel old too! Think its prob that hes young not you thats old! Congratulations too. How is your DS about having a brohter or sister? My oldest is excited again but 2 year old doesn't understand yet. x

Hiya, DS wasn`t impressed to begin with, but coming round to the idea. More so than me!!! The idea of starting over again scares me some days, then other days I am ok and say to myself "I can do this".......we will see! lol

 

[Rikki]

Hi I'm 38 and expecting my 4th (although it is my 8th pregnancy).

My kids are 18, 16 and 8. The tiredness is really hitting me this time around and I'm glad I'm only working part-time at the moment.

Congratulations and good luck with your pregnancies

 

[orangesatsuma]

I'm 38 and expecting my 4th! My kids are 9, 7 and 2. I'm feeling pretty nervous, just to think how to deal with 4 kids... even just taking kids to lessons or making them do homework makes me drained. Wish me a luck!

Good luck to you all too!

 

[soontobe3]

I dont know how I'll cope with three let alone four! Good luck! X

 

[LDChezza]

I had my baby at Calow 16 months ago and it's such a fab place since it's been done up... I loved it so much I became a Lazy Daisy Birthing teacher in Chesterfield!