Hello - I'm new but feel ancient!

[Ihatebeans]

Hi Ladies, hope you don't mind me popping in to introduce myself.

I've recently had my BFP and am over the moon. I'm 43, I had my first baby at 41. But it all feels a bit overwhelming this time round.

My toddler son is a bundle of energy and I just feel so exhausted. This isn't helped by problems at work which is making me thoroughly depressed.

Also I'm a little nervous by this pregnancy as last time I had an NT scan which showed the risk of DS as being higher than 1 in 5. Thankfully the amnio showed no problems and my little boy is perfect but it was such a worrying time that I've decided not to have any tests done this time. What will be will be, no point worrying about it.

And to top it all off, last time I suffered badly from SPD which the midwives didn't seem to bother about when I went into labour (epidural & then forceps) and I was left unable to move for 6 weeks and had to undergo a year of physio to help everything get back to normal.

Phew... sorry for the rant - I just need to meet a few friendly people for a chat who may be in the same position as me. Hope I haven't scared you all off lol!

 

[Lyvid]

Welcome and congratulations!

Phew, you really have your hands full! Well, you will find this is a great place to chat with other ladies who are in very similar boats! It's a great place to share the ups and downs of the whole journey.

Happy and healthy 9 months to you!

 

[Desperado167]

Hi Hun,we all love listening to a good old rant and u will meet lots of lovely girls here ,I am 44 and 7 weeks pregnant with my fifth,have had 9 mc's,and am remaining positive that I will carry this little Full term,hope everything goes well for u,try not to worry and please keep in touch,

 

[BeachComber]

Welcome and Congrats!!

 

[creatingpeace]

Congrats on your BFP so exciting! Kudos to you pregnant ladies with lil ones as it's all I can do to get thru the day of work to get to the couch! Pregnancy has taken all my energy!

 

[Omi]

Congrats Mrs and welcome! xxx

 

[ambreen359]

hi i am 40 and 27weeks i have 2 older children nearly 19 and 20 i wouldnt say i was exhausted but having a full time job and looking after family i allways come home and have a nap i know if i had a little one around that would be impossible - are you delegating to your OH i know we women like to do everything ourselves but ask for help and tell him what would make things easier for you good luck

 

[Mauser]

Welcome and congrats!!!

 

[knitbit]

Welcome! I'm almost 39 and pregnant with twins. I have two boys, 3.5 and 5. As if it wasn't busy enough, we are going to add two to the mix! My philosophy is that I'll never regret the kids I have only the ones I wish I had. The struggle will always be worth it in the end.

 

[Desperado167]

Welcome! I'm almost 39 and pregnant with twins. I have two boys, 3.5 and 5. As if it wasn't busy enough, we are going to add two to the mix! My philosophy is that I'll never regret the kids I have only the ones I wish I had. The struggle will always be worth it in the end.

Well said,congrats Hun,

 

[Ihatebeans]

Thank you all you lovely ladies for your replies.

Unfortunately, I miscarried my much wanted baby on Monday morning. It's been a horrible time and I need to get my head together,

Good luck to all of you - sincerely wish you all healthy and happy pregnancies xxx

 

[daisy_dee]

Aw no.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Take care of yourself hun *hug*

 

[Garnet]

So sorry! Give yourself time to grieve and recover!

 

[Mauser]

I'm so sorry! Be gentle with yourself. Sending you lots of hugs!

 

[creatingpeace]

so sorry! See you back here when you are ready! Take extra special care of yourself!

 

[Glowstar]

So sorry for your loss

 

[jennwitt]

so sorry to hear your sad news......argh!!!!!