38 Years Old, Pregnant for the First Time, and SO Excited!

[BeachgalNY]

Hi! I'm 38, DH is 42, and we're expecting our first child around December 28th. We'll get a better approximation of the due date at our first ultrasound on May 14th. I'm so excited to see our little one for the first time!
I have tons of questions (shocker, right? ), and look forward to discussing them with others who are also 35+. I also look forward to getting to know the members of this group!

Here are my most pressing current questions:

1. 1. Do you know of a resource I can consult with questions about herbal supplements and teas with herbs in them?
2. 2. Does anyone have any information on the use of stevia in pregnancy? WTE doesn't say much about it, and I haven't found any great resources yet.
3. 3. Does anyone know if cooked chunks of chicken at, say, Subway, are just as likely to have listeria as "deli meat?" If so, how do you handle eating sandwiches and salads out? Are people at most restaurants you've visited willing to heat up lunch meat to a safe temperature? Or, alternatively, do you think the "toasting" they do at places like Quiznos and Subway is enough to kill the listeria? I'm craving protein, but don't always have easy and fast access to it if deli meat isn't an option.

 

[J22]

Hi & congratulations on your pregnancy!! I've turned 39 this month, OH is 43 and we're expecting our first baby around 22nd August. I'm no expert (I'm learning lots as I go along thanks to this forum).
Wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy xxx

 

[BeachgalNY]

Thanks, J22, and congrats on your little one! Glad to hear I'm not alone in this experience.

 

[jem77]

Congrats! I have a wonderful DD, so this isn't my first, but I'm 36 and just found out I'm expecting.
As for deli meat and salads, I ate it with both pregnancy's, but I was very careful about where I ate it from. After having a MC, I think I will be following all the rules this time and no deli meat for me! I think as long as it's heated, it's fine. I would think that the "toasting" at some places is fine.
H&H 9 months to all!

 

[lovelyb]

Hi BeachgalNY
Congrats on your pregnancy.

I turned 36 in February and DH is 47. This is our first pregnancy after trying for over a year. This is all new territory for us as well. We are just taking it day by day and trying to enjoy it. All the little milestones you reach will be amazing. Our baby girl has been really active the last few week and it's the coolest feeling ever!! LOL! It's unbelievable how fast it goes by though. I'm already over half way there and can hardly believe it.

Enjoy, and wishing you a H&H 9months

 

[BeachgalNY]

All the little milestones you reach will be amazing. Our baby girl has been really active the last few week and it's the coolest feeling ever!! LOL! It's unbelievable how fast it goes by though. I'm already over half way there and can hardly believe it.

Congrats on your natural BFP, LovelyB! It must be amazing to feel your little girl move around. SO special! Hope you have a very happy and healthy rest of your 9 months!