Elizabeth86 Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Wonderful! Best of luck! I am not in that category, but I have known several to have babies at a later age and all was well. My friend had her last 2 at 43 and 45. All was well for her. She mentioned dhe felt more tired, but I think we all would just know that is likely to be the case, right? My mil had dh in her 40's. I know several several people to have healthy pregnancies on their late 30's early 40's! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosika Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I have two friends that had their final babies at 47yo and but turned out to be happy endings. I agree with a previous poster that babies in your 40s was probably much more common in the past. I just birthed a baby a week ago and dh is already trying to guess how many more we might have. We're at 8, I'm 37yo and he's guessing 4 more! We'll see... So precious - congratulations! And cheers to many more :) OP, I had my last one at 40. Like OrganicJen, he wasn't planned but I didn't worry because I had faith in my body to do its thing. Women having babies in their 40s was more normal than not when and where I grew up. I know things are feeling tentative due to your unfortunate prior losses, but I'm excited for your pregnancy and wish you peace and comfort with it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 I have two friends that had their final babies at 47yo and but turned out to be happy endings. I agree with a previous poster that babies in your 40s was probably much more common in the past. I just birthed a baby a week ago and dh is already trying to guess how many more we might have. We're at 8, I'm 37yo and he's guessing 4 more! We'll see... Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 My mom had my sister at 42. They told her all kinds of scary things, friends suggested she should just abort b/c probably it would have down's syndrome, etc. She turned out fine - a bit obnoxious, but healthy :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 My mom had my sister at 42. They told her all kinds of scary things, friends suggested she should just abort b/c probably it would have down's syndrome, etc. She turned out fine - a bit obnoxious, but healthy :) Ha! All sisters are! SaveSave 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 27, 2017 Author Share Posted December 27, 2017 My mom had my sister at 42. They told her all kinds of scary things, friends suggested she should just abort b/c probably it would have down's syndrome, etc. She turned out fine - a bit obnoxious, but healthy :) â˜¹ï¸ Glad she turned out to be a typical sister! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonhawk Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 My mom had me when she was 40.5. I was her 3rd, and she said I was the easiest pregnancy she had. The other two pregnancies were horrible both with morning sickness and complications and near losses. While I wasn't easy to carry (sorry mom!), she said the difference between her first two while in her early twenties and then me was staggering. Not my story quite how you asked, but still my birth story I guess :D So happy to see the good update, best of luck and congratulations!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countrygal Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Congrats! Glad to see the happy update! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Congrats! My OB's always told me that it was a very encouraging sign to see a strong heartbeat. :thumbup: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I had a baby at 40 and 44 (# 6&7). I, and they, are fine Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 Congrats!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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