mommyoffive Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If you just found out you were pregnant, what would you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 You mean generally or personally? Generally, I'd probably make an appointment at the OB/GYN Personally, I could be sure that the test was wrong since I had a hysterectomy...;) 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Have an anxiety attack (I'm 51). 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry. I'm 50. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry and panic initially but then quickly be happy. Honestly, I'm 9 months postpartum and my period hasn't returned, this is the longest it has been, and I'm starting to panic. I really don't want to buy a test because of how scared I am that it will be positive. It isn't actually having a sixth kid that freaks me out it is the toll it will take on my body to be pregnant again and have another Csection 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twolittleboys Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be very, very surprised. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be excited and probably tell someone because I am lousy at keeping secrets. It's funny, I dread the idea of another pregnancy, and there's a pretty good chance we are done. But I know if it actually happened I would be delighted at the thought of another baby. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 This time around I told the Hive and went back to chasing toddlers until DH got back in town. Since this is our last and DH is taking some more permanent preventative measures, I'm not sure what would happen if I saw two pink lines again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm 45 and my baby is 17. I don't think my initial reaction would be happiness. I'd probably spend the duration of the pregnancy waiting for something to go wrong and trying not to get attached to the idea. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Be super surprised since I'm also in the 50 crowd and had my tubes tied a couple decades ago. Otherwise, hubby is the first to know, so I would tell him. Then we'd plan together. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be thrilled because I just took a test this morning and it was negative and I kinda feel like this was my last chance because I'm 43 and my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. We weren't planning on another one, but when the signs seemed to say yes we got our hopes up and now I'm disappointed. :( Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) PS If the OP is asking for her situation, my suggestion would be to modify her user name... ;) Edited October 2, 2017 by creekland 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be thrilled because I just took a test this morning and it was negative and I kinda feel like this was my last chance because I'm 43 and my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. We weren't planning on another one, but when the signs seemed to say yes we got our hopes up and now I'm disappointed. :( Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk I am so sorry. Sending hugs . 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Almost 52 here, youngest child 16, attempting to build some sort of career and financial stability. So, I would cry, panic, vomit and generally rage a bit. Then I'd pull myself together. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be thrilled because I just took a test this morning and it was negative and I kinda feel like this was my last chance because I'm 43 and my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. We weren't planning on another one, but when the signs seemed to say yes we got our hopes up and now I'm disappointed. :( Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk :grouphug: :grouphug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noreen Claire Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Weep uncontrollably. As much as I would love another, I'm just too tired and touched-out for that to be good for my mental state. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry, shake, feel faint, get happy, get scared some more, start dreading telling DH, start worrying about being as sick as I was last time... Ultimately, though, I'd be happy for one more baby. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you, either way (unless this pregnancy is purely hypothetical!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be excited and probably tell someone because I am lousy at keeping secrets. It's funny, I dread the idea of another pregnancy, and there's a pretty good chance we are done. But I know if it actually happened I would be delighted at the thought of another baby. This 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be both ecstatic and terrified. I’d tell DH when he came home, and then I’d call my MFM first thing in the morning. And then I’d start praying hard that one way or another, the baby and I would both make it home in the end. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) -- Edited October 4, 2017 by kbeal 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Probably go catatonic for a few days, then vacillate between depression and excitement for... oh, at least a couple of decades! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frugalmamatx Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Intially, Dance in happiness. Then eat as much as I could before my Hyperemesis kicks in. And call to schedule an appointment and get prescriptions to deal with said Hyperemesis. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be excited. And I would wait to see what my OB/Gyn said in the press conference. 29 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Immediately after? It makes me really nervous. Pregnancy and babies are enormous life changes. But, ultimately, I come to the conclusion of more family, more love, children are wonderful, and we will make it work. Just because something makes life harder doesn't mean it can't be wonderful too. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) You mean generally or personally? Generally, I'd probably make an appointment at the OB/GYN Personally, I could be sure that the test was wrong since I had a hysterectomy... ;) this. I'd make a dr. appointment. and while I haven't had a hysterectomy - I. am. done! D.O.N.E. done! so, i'd be in even more shock than when I got pg with dudeling. eta: done = menopause Edited October 2, 2017 by gardenmom5 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be excited. And I would wait to see what my OB/Gyn said in the press conference. :lol: :lol: :lol: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry, shake, feel faint, get happy, get scared some more, start dreading telling DH, start worrying about being as sick as I was last time... Ultimately, though, I'd be happy for one more baby. :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: to you, either way (unless this pregnancy is purely hypothetical!). This is me too. I would also be thankful that we wouldn't need to make any large purchases to accomidate one more. I'd also change up our homeschool to a public-school-prep school cause I can hardly make it as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be thrilled because I just took a test this morning and it was negative and I kinda feel like this was my last chance because I'm 43 and my last pregnancy ended in miscarriage. We weren't planning on another one, but when the signs seemed to say yes we got our hopes up and now I'm disappointed. :( Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk I'm so sorry. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'm not going to answer for the present. I'm 49 and will not get pregnant again unless a true miracle occurs. DH got a vasectomy 18 years ago. When I found out I was pregnant the first time, I told my best friend first, then I called my Mom, then when my DH (first husband) got home from school, I told him. He didn't seem to care that he wasn't the first one I told. We were young and didn't think things through to be honest. I wouldn't trade her for the world but I don't think we should have been trying for a baby. Our marriage was breaking up. We finally separated when she was 15 months old. With my next two babies, my DH was with me when I took the home pregnancy test so he found out the same time I did. And the next thing I did was call my Mom. Then I called Kaiser to make an OB appointment to begin my prenatal care. We were in a good place financially both times and had excellent insurance. Our house was big enough. So we didn't foresee any problems. We were thrilled. We planned both of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) When I had five and then found out, first thing I did was call dh. The first thing he did was talk about buying a new car. Edited October 2, 2017 by wapiti 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 If you had asked me a couple months ago, I would've said panic. Now that we know the mutation causing youngest DD's developmental & learning disabilities was just a random fluke and any future kids would be at no greater risk than the general population, I've gone from feeling "done" to being open to the idea of trying for another bio child. DH absolutely wants to (he started in on wanting #4 while I was still pregnant with #3) and I think I'm ready to leave it in God's hands. I'll be 41 in January so I don't know if it's possible for me to have a baby now without medical intervention (not a step I'm willing to take at this point). 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well, I’ll just say what I did a few months ago when I found out. I called and made a dr appointment. Then I rested for a bit, because growing a person is exhausting! 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would marvel that I'd managed superfetation. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd seriously wonder where the sperm came from. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutingmom Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be puzzled to... lol. But although a part of me would be thrilled, it wouldn't be a great idea. I'm 49 and have health issues. I need to walk with a cane. Dh had a heart attack last year and a stroke this year.... I am hoping we both last until our 7yo is an adult, honestly... Sent from my SM-G903W using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS83 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 At this very moment...laugh, cry, get scared. Not tell anyone. Call an OB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Call the gyn who did my hysterectomy. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Pass the freak out. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinnia Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be delighted. None of my pregnancies were unplanned, and I really, really wanted a surprise. Dh has also had a vasectomy, but he didn't go for his followup (at my request) so that I could keep the dream of another pregnancy open as a possibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Ivy Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd be happy since we've been trying for over a year and we're now making appointments to talk to the doctor. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I would be excited. And I would wait to see what my OB/Gyn said in the press conference. That would be one press conference I would want to attend. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy101 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Nothing. Too often it doesn't end in bringing a baby home for me to do anything until I was further along and felt like it was going to "stick". I usually told Dh pronto bc I suck at keeping secrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I'd get a second opinion since I haven't so much as held hands with a man in 11 years. :P If I "could" be pregnant, I would most likely feel blessed, although a little scared since I am almost 51. I would keep it close within the family just in case. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well, I’ll just say what I did a few months ago when I found out. I called and made a dr appointment. Then I rested for a bit, because growing a person is exhausting! Congrats! I missed you saying this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) I would be thrilled but very surprised, tell dh who would also be thrilled, then we get to nervously waiting for another miscarriage We would love another, but it's been 4 years with nary a hint of a pregnancy. Only one of my pregnancies was naturally occurring and ended with bringing home a baby so my hopes aren't high... Eta- I'm not yet mid 30s so I'd love to have a couple more, and I theoretically have time, except for the can't fall pregnant thing. Edited October 2, 2017 by LMD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 I remember my mom when she got unexpectedly pregnant the last 2 times. They were definitely unplanned and unbudgeted for, but excitement hit pretty soon. My dad got a vasectomy when my mom was pregnant with #6, and when the baby was still very young, my mom told me she was having odd symptoms and thought it might be another pregnancy. She then said she heard vasectomies weren't always effective right away. She was feeling kind of hopeful, and was disappointed when she discovered there would not be a #7. (I should note that my mom was only mid-30s at that time.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimm Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Cry. I've already had my surprise caboose baby. I can't imagine telling people I was having ANOTHER one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 Well I think you all know as I did recently find out I was. I guess get all anxious and depressed like I always do. I wanted all 4 of mine, but the second I saw a + pregnancy test I panic, decide it was horrible timing, feel miserable and get depressed about not being able to keep up with everything, worry I wont love it, get impatient with my kids, stress my husband out. Yep thats what I do every single time. Luckily I am 100% me again the second the baby is out. :lol: If I had horrible birth experiences or pp depression I would have probably been done with 1 or 2. I treasure my childbirth experiences and the new baby and the kids so thats why I want to do it again. I suck at pregnancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted October 2, 2017 Share Posted October 2, 2017 (edited) I'd get a second opinion since I haven't so much as held hands with a man in 11 years. :P If I "could" be pregnant, I would most likely feel blessed, although a little scared since I am almost 51. I would keep it close within the family just in case. :lol: My grandma and her twin was born when their mom was 48. Edited October 2, 2017 by Elizabeth86 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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