feeling really old

[Creative]

Just joined the forum and posted an intro to my situation. So gladd to discover the over 35 section. I'm quite a long way over 35! (43) I had my first baby age 22 and was the youngest by miles in my anti natal group. This time I ex[pect i'll be the oldest by far.

 

[zennie]

Hey Creative,
Welcome to the forum
I'm due the day after my 39th birthday. There will be a 10 year gap between this baby and my last!
There seems to be plenty of older mums nowadays, so I wouldnt worry about it
I'm even hoping to have one more in the future, to keep this little one company
Wishing you the best of luck.

 

[Bats11]

Welcome Creative.

You might be surprised there are alot of older pregnant women these days & besides who cares what people think its a blessing to be pregnant.

 

[spikey doodle]

Hi Creative!

I wouldn't be too self conscious about it, I am turning 38 next month and my midwife told me I was a youngen!

Just think about how much wiser you will be this time around!

Besides, who cares what others think

Welcome!

 

[Creative]

thanks for all your kind words. Makes me feel a little less "old"

 

[Dorian]

Welcome to the board Creative, and congrats!! When are you due?

I'm 41, so not much younger than you and I feel old too, especially with arthritis and all the extra aches and pains I'm getting this time around. lol. I have a 17yr old, a 13 yr old and a 7 yr old also.

 

[DeeM73]

Hiya Creative a lot of women seem to be having babies later in life but is there a right age?!I'm 38 and pregnant with my 3rd,my daughter is 13 and my son is 12.Enjoy every moment and many congrats!! X

 

[Creative]

Welcome to the board Creative, and congrats!! When are you due?

really not sure at all!. Having come as a surprise and not having taken any notice of AF for the past few years, I don't for definate know when the last one was. Having had to do some remembering, I think it was around 25th Jan so that would make it end of October or beginning of November.

 

[Torontogal]

You're not old! I am 37 and feel like a kid... so many people around me are having their babies in their late 30s and early 40s. It's the thing to do these days... having a baby UNDER 35 is practically considered odd where I live. Welcome and hope you have a good pregnancy!

 

[Maple Leaf]

Welcome creative. I will re-iterate what the other ladies have already said.
You are only as old as you feel! Which in my case is about 25 normally but more like 55 at the moment...Lol
I am 38 and expecting surprise no. 3 after a 10 year break.!! It's great having our own little section where we can proudly show off our bumps. Check that thread out!! We certainly give those 'young uns' a run for their money.

 

[DeeM73]

Couldn't agree more Maple Leaf x

 

[Gia7777]

Welcome and congrats! And ditto to everyone else's sentiments. I am 41 and due my first in just a few weeks - And like Maple leaf Im usually feeling pretty young for my age but this morning I feel like I've been run over by a train. Everything hurts!!! But trying to stay positive as that's 90% of the battle, everything else will fall into place.

 

[StillFertile]

Hi Creative.

Congrats!!

I'm in similar circumstances, except that I am 44 and my son is 23. He was really excited when I told him.

My partner and I met at 40 and threw the bc out the window a little over a year into it. I fully expected to conceive fairly quickly, but as the months ticked by, I became more and more active in learning about and restoring my fertility. I am THRILLED to finally be pregnant with what feels like a very sticky little bun.

I too, feel a bit old but I'm starting to realise that I have more of an issue with it than anyone I have told so I'm starting to relax and go with it. I feel really good besides the queasiness. I have a little normal cramping and my boobs feel positively LUSH lol.

Here's to healthy pregnancies!

 

[Creative]

I really can't tell you enough how encouraging your comments are. Thank you. I'm currently feeling like an excited teenager!

 

[DeeM73]

And so you should be x

 

[suzimc]

I'm 37 and had my first at 22, feeling very old just now but expect a new lease of life in about 4 weeks time!! 40 seems to be the new 20 at the mo! xxx

 

[future_numan]

I am 39 ( be 40 in Sept) and I had my first at 17... so there will be 22 yrs difference between my oldest & youngest.

 

[vintage67]

Just popping over from Baby Club to welcome you! I am 44 and had my baby in November!

 

[Sparkly222]

Hi - I'm 42 and will be 30 weeks preggers this Wednesday - also have a 9 year old son. Normally feeling ok but this week I feel like someone has shot me with a sedative! Also my bump has suddenly got so much bigger......slight nerves about labour starting to creep in. Hoping to wake up feeling ten years younger tomorrow! Good luck and aren't we all lucky! Can't wait to meet my little one now.
xxx

 

[mtnprotracy]

Welcome and congratulations . This is really my favorite section of the forum.....we are much less prone to the drama that comes with being a younger mama!

I'm Tracy--recently turned 41. DH and I are expecting our 4th son in April. Our older boys are 17, 15 and 12......we just spend a lot of time grinning and shaking our heads. We are very much like excited teens. There are days I really feel my age, but honestly, so many people are excited for us that I just put on a smile and get excited all over again!

Wishing you a blissfully happy and healthy 9 months !!!