feeling really old

[spikey doodle]

Charlie15, that sounds just like me - I got pregnant right away which surprised us both because I expected it to take a while. I have had no problems with the pregnancy and I hope the same for you, I really hope your little one sticks (I'm sure he or she will).

I totally relate to this, as I am just turning 38 (my DH is 49) and having watched all my friends on IVF with little or no success, I assumed the odds were pretty low.

We had decided that now might be a good time in our lives and whatever happened, happened. We had no intentions of seeking medical treatment if nothing happened.

And BAM! 1st attempt and 2 weeks later I just knew!

It was all a bit surreal at first, not because it wasn't planned, but because we really didn't expect to be so lucky on our first attempt. Now that it has sunk in, we are absolutely thrilled to bits!

I guess looking back, we are both healthy, fit and don't smoke. I have no idea of this plays a significant factor or if genes are more important..either way, our kids will keep us young

 

[charlie15]

Charlie15, that sounds just like me - I got pregnant right away which surprised us both because I expected it to take a while. I have had no problems with the pregnancy and I hope the same for you, I really hope your little one sticks (I'm sure he or she will).

I totally relate to this, as I am just turning 38 (my DH is 49) and having watched all my friends on IVF with little or no success, I assumed the odds were pretty low.

We had decided that now might be a good time in our lives and whatever happened, happened. We had no intentions of seeking medical treatment if nothing happened.

And BAM! 1st attempt and 2 weeks later I just knew!

It was all a bit surreal at first, not because it wasn't planned, but because we really didn't expect to be so lucky on our first attempt. Now that it has sunk in, we are absolutely thrilled to bits!

I guess looking back, we are both healthy, fit and don't smoke. I have no idea of this plays a significant factor or if genes are more important..either way, our kids will keep us young

We were the same so a total surprise which is still sinking in . We had no plans to go down the fertility route either as like you have seen friends go through it. The alternative would be lots of dogs!! now hopefully can be kids and a dog!!

 

[Torontogal]

Spikeydoodle and Charlie15, it was like that for us too.. bam.. and I just knew too. I had a glass of wine one day and felt really pukey after it... I just knew then and tested the next morning at work and got a YES. I feel so lucky.

We would have gone down the whole fertility route though if we had to. Up to and including IVF. I couldn't have lived without trying everything.. I would have had "what ifs."

 

[Hellylou]

Hi can I join in?

I turned 37 in January - my kids are 13 and 11 in April and May respectively. I was quite a young mum back then, first out of all my friends, and now I am the other side of that, and it feels wierd.

I'm 13 weeks along after losing a little boy last year at 16 weeks to PPROM, so pretty nervous still, but I do have a more positive feeling about this one. I'm not getting any of the signs I had last time. Wish me luck!

I don't know what it is, but I just feel so old all of a sudden. I didn't at 36! We waited a long time to have another, so it's going to be a very big change for our little unit. It's been the 4 of us for such a long time. Can't quite imagine a new member yet, but I can't wait.

 

[Creative]

When I first found out that I was pregnant, I did feel incredibly old. there were pregnant women walking up the village and they all seemed so young and I really did feel that I would be a laughing stock, but being on here has been amazing. my attitude has changed and it is wonderful to know that I am among people who will go through what I will and will understand the realities etc. So so glad to have found you all.

 

[Saucy]

Hi Everyone!

I just turned 44 and am pregnant for the first time. I will be 15 weeks tomorrow and feel great!

 

[Creative]

welcome to the forum

 

[Torontogal]

Hi Everyone!

I just turned 44 and am pregnant for the first time. I will be 15 weeks tomorrow and feel great!

Congratulations and welcome!!

 

[spikey doodle]

We were the same so a total surprise which is still sinking in . We had no plans to go down the fertility route either as like you have seen friends go through it. The alternative would be lots of dogs!! now hopefully can be kids and a dog!!

I really laughed at your dog comment, I'll swap you for cats

Yeah it does take a while to sink in. We just kept thinking: "Wow! We have changed our lives for ever, what have we done?!"

But now, we can't imagine not having a little one! In fact, we're already talking about #2

Spikeydoodle and Charlie15, it was like that for us too.. bam.. and I just knew too. I had a glass of wine one day and felt really pukey after it... I just knew then and tested the next morning at work and got a YES. I feel so lucky.

I was incredibly thirsty which is unusual for me, as I am generally like a camel! I kept dismissing the thought of being pregnant because of age, but couldn't help but think I was! I couldn't stop talking to OH about "What if?!"

Welcome & congrats Hellylou and Saucy!!

 

[creatingpeace]

Slipping over from baby club, welcome, I am 41 and just had my happy healthy beautiful baby boy last November! Best thing I have ever done! Happy healthy pregnancy to you!

 

[Nrs2772]

I am 40 and just had my first a little over two weeks ago. I don't feel old, I guess it can be as much a state of mind as it is physical.