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Pregnant in your 40s

Hi, I am looking to share experiences with pregnant women or women trying to conceive in their 40s. I am mum of two girls (9 & 4) and am newly pregnant at 44. Of course I am a little anxious about what’s to come looking at statistics of miscarriages and other problems at my age. Anyone in the same boat?

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Hello. I am in the same boat. I’m 42 and just found out I’m pregnant (we weren’t actively trying????) so I’m a little shocked but excited at the same time.
I had my last baby at 40 and had no issues. Easy pregnancy and birth!!

Have you been to the dr yet?

4 years ago


I’m 40. I’m 6wks pregnant, numerous chemicals and miscarriage last yr. all is going well this time with a little flickering heartbeat but I’ve been spotting for on and off for two wks, not sure what that means. X

4 years ago


Im 35 and 5 weeks pregnant. can I join. Lol????


3 years ago


Hi when you found out was your cycle normal

3 years ago


Hi ladies, thank you all for responding. Of course everyone welcome - no matter what age ????. I am not typically a big poster but have been feeling a little alone with this pregnancy - being mainly locked in the house and all. We haven’t actively been trying to conceive but also not actively avoiding it. I stopped taking the pill last year October then had a chemical pregnancy in November. Then of course this month with everything that’s happening in the world I am getting that second line. (All pretty normal cycles @iamhaveababy - a day off here or there) Go figure ????. I am quietly excited but don’t want to get my hopes up. My partner doesn’t know yet. I am only 4.5 weeks and I want to wait till I feel a bit more confident - 6 weeks maybe. Haven’t been to doctor - difficult with covid. But I will schedule an online appointment when I get to 6 wks. How are you all feeling? Anyone having any symptoms? @iamhaveababy are you trying to conceive?

3 years ago • Post starter


Not really try but want another child I pray your little baby ok

3 years ago


Hi girls, I have nausea, really sore boobs and lots of gas haha. I also feel very alone as my OH is a key worker in a rest home so he is staying at his mums at the moment until the virus has gone. Feel like I’m going through it all by myself. I know it’s for the best just sucks that we can’t celebrate together, meant to be the happiest days but they’ve turned into fear. Stay strong ladies. X

3 years ago


hey I'm 42 had a MMC in January and am unofficially trying again, this virus has us wanting to wait but if it happens it happens, am currently 8dpo so who knows !!
I have a 21 year old and a 14 year old.


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