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7,311,401 | mommit | Geriatric pregnancies unite. Was 35 when I delivered my son and 38 when I had my daughter this past December (our little surprise lady...). I love being an older Mom. I would not have been as good at this 10 years ago. My husband (40m) and I(39f) both needed to learn a lot about ourselves before we started our family.... |
7,311,402 | mommit | I had one baby at 40 and then another at 43. It felt no different when I had a kid in my twenties. Actually it seemed easier for me, the stress of not knowing what do I do is no longer there. You’ll do fine just relax. |
7,311,403 | mommit | Congrats! When I found out my sister-in-law’s mother gave birth to her 9th child at 45, it put me at ease about not having to rush. Plus, I know plenty of women in their late 30s who are still fertile. |
7,311,404 | mommit | Congrats! Had my second at 35 last June. Looking at trying for a third and final baby next year or the year after. |
7,311,405 | mommit | Had my LO at 36 last year, no regrets about being an "older" mom. Welcome to the older moms club! |
7,311,406 | mommit | Awesome! Congratulations! I had my first at 34.5 and just had my twins at 38.5! |
7,311,407 | mommit | I just had twins at 38. You're gonna be great! |
7,311,408 | mommit | I'm 35 and just had my first baby. My great grandma had kids and grandkids who were the same age! |
7,311,409 | mommit | I had my first at 36 and 2nd at 38. It makes you focus on your health in new ways. Its all good |
7,311,410 | mommit | Congrats! I had my second at 37. Most people I know are having babies in their late 30s, so you are in good company. |
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7,311,412 | mommit | Congratulations! I hope all goes well for you! I didn't see your original post, but I had my kiddos at 32, 34, and 37 (my hubby is 1 year older). We're often tired, sometimes overwhelmed, lots to say about it; but long story short: I don't think our ages are nearly the hindrance I feel some in society led us to believ... |
7,311,413 | mommit | I decided to TTC at 34 and got pregnant on my second month of trying. I was ready for it to take a long time and was shocked with how fast it happened. My pregnancy was very healthy and so is my baby. Good luck with your pregnancy journey. |
7,311,414 | mommit | I had my first at 30 and second at 32. You’ll be fine. I sometimes think of a third and I’m 37 |
7,311,415 | mommit | Baby at 35 is not hard it’s the toddler phase at almost 40 that’s exhausting but I wouldn’t change it for the world. |
7,311,416 | mommit | just want to throw this out there, older moms are much more at risk for breast cancer so dont forget those mammos |
7,311,417 | mommit | I turned 36 last January, and had my mirena taken out at the same time. In March I talked to partner about having a baby; I was pregnant by April. Mind you, I went to town on my guy for a solid month. I became an embodiment of a sex goddess. Seduced the hell out of him, multiple times a day. I really miss non pregn... |
7,311,418 | mommit | Had our first at 38 and now looking to plan number two! 35 isn't the fertility cliff they scare you into thinking it is! |
7,311,419 | mommit | Congratulations! It's great that it worked out how you wanted it to! |
7,311,420 | mommit | Omg!! Congratulations!! |
7,311,421 | mommit | I had my first at 35! Currently debating a second at 37 lol |
7,311,422 | mommit | Congrats! I’m having a bonus baby and just turned 36. My mom also had me at 36. Just following in her footsteps lol |
7,311,423 | mommit | You got this! I was 37 when my youngest was born. She's perfect. |
7,311,424 | mommit | I had my first son at 28, my second I had at 36. I was considered a "geriatric" pregnancy, which was lovely to hear. Lol. Both of my children were born via c section, and I feel like I handled my 2nd son's birth better than my first. My first I ended up having pre-eclampsia, an infection in my incision that had me back... |
7,311,425 | mommit | Congrats! I had just turned 37 when my #3 was born! Definitely harder on the body than my other two in my late 20s, NGL |
7,311,426 | mommit | Had my first (and second...twins!) at 34 and had my 3rd 6 months ago while I was 35. Don't be nervous about being an older mom...you've got this! I have found that I'm way more patient and less anxious in my 30s than I was in my 20s. I'm honestly glad I waited to have children. Best of luck and congratulations!! |
7,311,427 | mommit | I was 35 and in NYC with my first. My OB just laughed when I said I was old and said most women in nyc have their first after 35. I felt better hearing that! |
7,311,428 | mommit | I’m 35 and pregnant with my 2nd. I definitely don’t feel like I’m “old.” |
7,311,429 | mommit | Congrats! I had my first at 35 and second at 40- he is turning 1 on Friday. Sure I’m tired but I think we all are tired. My husband and I had fun in our late 20/early 30s. Now I like to drink wine at home very low key life and it works great. About to be a stay at home mom by summer and I have to say - I’m very lucky!... |
7,311,430 | mommit | My second babe (who is now 10 months!) was born a month after I turned 36. I found the pregnancy to be no more difficult than the first time around when I was 31. Baby #2 is also a dream. I love him to tears. Sleep deprivation has been easier this time around too lol. I guess you just get used to momming with the... |
7,311,431 | mommit | Congratulations!! You’ll be just fine! I’m 38 with a 20 month old and some days are tough, I’m exhausted, but I wouldn’t change a thing! I used to be a nanny for an OB and she had her youngest at 41. I always figured if the OB had no concerns about getting pregnant at 40 than it’s okay for everyone else too! |
7,311,432 | mommit | I had my first at 35. Second at 38. You can do this!!!! |
7,311,433 | mommit | My second was born one month shy of my 36th birthday. No lie, I think the cessation of the pregnancy hormones, the post natal hormones, and the just my age hormones after breastfeeding made all the things whac-a-doodle. But it's still so great. Congratulations! |
7,311,434 | mommit | Congratulations. I had my 2nd baby at 35 two years ago. |
7,311,435 | mommit | Woohoo congrats! I remember this post! |
7,311,436 | mommit | Ha I consider 35 young for having a baby. Esp a second baby. |
7,311,437 | mommit | I’m 39 and working on my 2nd… I had my first at 32. I feel like I am crazy to be doing this but I’m doing it. |
7,311,438 | mommit | Congrats! I got pregnant and gave birth to my daughter at 36 with no fertility help. She's now 13 months, I'm 37, and thinking that maybe we will be ready to try for #2 in another year or 2. I was sooooo anxious about "advance maternal age" prior to getting pregnant but life happens the way it happens. Best of luck ... |
7,311,439 | mommit | I think as an older mom you might have to see a specialist or that's how it is with some dr in my area. A big plus of that is you get to see your baby a lot verses the 3 ultrasounds you normally get. |
7,311,440 | mommit | Congratulations!! My mom was 39 when I was born and I think she’s the best mom in the world and her parenting is what I aspire to. I’m 27 with my first now and she’s so energetic and fun with my baby and such a great grandma. Older moms are amazing |
7,311,441 | mommit | Congratulations! I'm hoping to join the crowd too. I'm 37, my first baby is 3 now. |
7,311,442 | mommit | I had my first at 42. We first started trying and got pregnant naturally at 41 on the fourth cycle of trying but had a miscarriage due to chromosomal abnormalities at 7 weeks (yes, I had the fetus undergo genetic testing so that I knew what happened). We got pregnant again naturally on the third cycle following the mis... |
7,311,443 | mommit | 38 with baby 1, age 41 with baby 2, miscarriage in between 1 and 2. Age 43 with last baby! No fertility treatments. TBH a lot of the parents look older than me in my neighborhood so if i dont tell them my age no one knows |
7,311,444 | mommit | First kid at 36, second at 39. You will rock this stuff moma! Babies are tough, being 35+ just changes which parts are tough. I was more tired that some younger moms I met. I had much more confidence than most younger moms which helped. |
7,311,445 | mommit | Not gonna lie, it's harder on your body as you get older. But as long as you're prepared for that then go for it! |
7,311,446 | mommit | I didn’t see your first post, but I had my first baby at 38 and I’m hoping to have a second! Like you, I got pregnant literally the first time I had unprotected sex. Like, I slept with the guy I was dating once and now I have a baby. I had HG but aside from the my pregnancy was uncomplicated, and I have a beautiful hea... |
7,311,447 | mommit | Just had my 3rd at 38. I have plenty of friends who've been having babies up to age 42. Recently I was working on my ancestry stuff and noticed that not one but two of my great great grandmothers had babies into their LATE 40s (eg: one was 42, 44, and 46 when she birthed 3 of her kids.) This was in the late 19th centur... |
7,311,448 | mommit | 37 yr old FTM here, very normal these days, Atleast 2 school friends and 3 college friends had babies after 35 years. I think we just have more patience and are better at planning since we know ourselves so much more. There is a lot more confidence especially if you are a STM. I really couldn’t have seen myself as a yo... |
7,311,449 | mommit | Yay huge congrats!! My second is about to turn 1 next week & im a few months off 40. I have no regrets. Just allow your body time to heal and don’t try to bounce back like a 23 year old because we are old enough to know it’s not a competition at this point, and enjoy the ride!! |
7,311,450 | mommit | Lots of women START at 35! I wouldn’t say you are too old at all! I was just 28 when I had my daughter and everyone else in my mothers group was aged between 33-37 years old and were all first time mums! Congratulations!!! All the best with the pregnancy x Congratulations!!! |
7,311,451 | mommit | Congrats OP! I’m 35 and expecting with my 2nd. Definitely don’t feel “too old”. No concerns from my dr in regards to my age either. You’re fine. Enjoy the pregnancy! |
7,311,452 | mommit | At 38 I had twins, g+b!!! And I love it!!! Its hard and tiring, but its amazing |
7,311,453 | mommit | Congratulations!! I had my first at 35 and now I’m expecting my second at 38. Would I have liked to have been younger? In terms of energy/the strain on my body, yes. But older me is a lot calmer, more patient, more settled and just generally a better parent than younger me would have been. I’m really happy with my cho... |
7,311,454 | mommit | Pregnant 38 year old here — welcome to the club!! Have a 10 month old who is healthy and happy, he was born when I was 37 |
7,311,455 | mommit | Congratulations and mazel tov! I missed the original thread but I had a healthy baby at age 36. My postpartum recovery was a lot easier and I attribute that to doing more prenatal exercise (also it was the beginning of the pandemic so I had the opportunity to work from home so that was a plus) |
7,311,456 | mommit | I was 36 when I “accidentally” got pregnant with my 3rd. The only difference for me was that I was more aware that this was my last baby, so everything went by seemingly so much faster. That baby just turned 9!! Congratulations and have fun!!! |
7,311,457 | mommit | Congratulations! I had my 3rd baby at 40 and she’s now 5. My other two I had at 25 and 27. Lots of parents are 35+ with young kids. I feel like I have more patience with things and can enjoy it more but my body always hurts, I can’t play on the floor much without sitting on a pillow and takes me a while to get up ;) |
7,311,458 | mommit | First baby I was 35, second baby (which I just had 3 months ago) was at 39. I just turned 40 in September. I never had fertility treatments. Each time it took me around 4-5 months to get pregnant. I used the clear blue ovulation detectors (the ones with the smiley face). They worked great! Try not to get frustrated or ... |
7,311,459 | mommit | I had my first kid at 38 and I feel like it inspired me to take better care of my health so I will be around to see all of his future milestones! |
7,311,460 | mommit | I had my first at 37. It's a long ass story but he was a total surprise after two rounds of ivf. The ivf didn't have jack to do with my age. Being an old mom rocks. You're more patient and understanding and ready. You've gotten to know yourself. |
7,311,461 | mommit | "The data on which that statistic is based is from 1700s France. They put together all these church birth records and then came up with these statistics about how likely it was [someone would] get pregnant after certain ages." https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-24128176.amp |
7,311,462 | mommit | March 2020 a couple months after my 41st birthday I was married. My husband wanted to wait 2 years for us to adjust to married life (he was 45 at the time) we have been trying since March and I will be 44 in November! We are hoping and praying for children; but trusting God’s Will to be done! |
7,311,463 | mommit | I didn’t see the first post but I turn 36 next month with an 18 month old. Mirena removed. Had first period… 2nd didn’t come! I have a 12 and 7 year old as well and only thing I’ll complain about is it’s physically harder NOW because I’m way more tired than in my 20s with a newborn obviously haha The pregnancy and bi... |
7,311,464 | mommit | I had my first and miracle baby when I was 40! He’s 9 mos now and I’ll be 41 next month. Never felt better or happier. Welcome to the club, mama! But let me tell ya… the first time someone says “geriatric pregnancy” to you, may I suggest deep breathing, mantras, yoga and maybe some lavender? Lol |
7,311,465 | mommit | Honestly this thread is making me feel so much better. I’ve always wanted 2-3 kids. At 26, I thought I’d have one or at least be trying by now. Life has gotten in the way and I am nowhere near stable enough right now to try, can’t afford to move out of the 1br apartment my partner and I are in and even then we may be b... |
7,311,466 | mommit | I actually don’t know how woman handle having babies in their 20s? Just seems so young and havnt had any experience yet to travel, to go to more school, to actually be an adult, to not have an established career yet, to date and explore your options. |
7,311,467 | mommit | Had a baby at 40. Absolutely adore my baby. It is tough, I am sooo tired but he is my everything and it happened in a time in my life when it was meant to happen. You too will be ok |
7,311,468 | mommit | Go for it!! I missed your previous post. I am 39 and had 5 miscarriages before my rainbow bubby came along. He is 7mo now and my husband is 46, we're FTP and loving it. Yes it's hard work, but I feel I am much more prepared to be a parent now than I was when I was younger. I've dealt with a lot of my own issues, so I'm... |
7,311,469 | mommit | I’m 36 and pregnant with my second. You’re in very good company. Lots of friends my age with littles or expecting. I had my first at 33. These days I feel more average than women having babies in their 20s, really. |
7,311,470 | mommit | Go to your doctor; check to see the possibility of pregnancy and you can then decide. Unless you have PCOS, you should be able to conceive when you and your husband wants |
7,311,471 | mommit | Congratulations! My MIL had her youngest at 37 and had a healthy pregnancy |
7,311,472 | mommit | Hugs |
7,311,473 | mommit | Congrats! I had my first 3 kids by 32 and just had my 4th (and final) at 39. It’s been great so far. |
7,311,474 | mommit | Congratulations! |
7,311,475 | mommit | I’m 38 and just had baby number two. He is 3m old. My first is ten. Had a great pregnancy (though harder and some bleeding throughout pregnancy this time), way more intense and often BH’s, but labor was a breeze and I was much more prepared for the NB and baby stage with this angel. It is much harder though, I’m ten ye... |
7,311,476 | mommit | Hooray!!! Congratulations! |
7,311,477 | mommit | Congratulations! I'm turning 35 next month and am having baby number 2 in December. I wish I had more energy is all. I look at photos of myself when I had my son 3 years ago and I look SO young. I dread what I'll look like 3 years from now haha. But it's so worth it, despite the challenges. Best of luck and lots of lov... |
7,311,478 | mommit | Congrats!! |
7,311,479 | mommit | I turned 36 in August. Due with my second in January. This pregnancy so far has been much easier than my first surprisingly. My first pregnancy with my son (who is now five) was really hard I was always in pain sitting, walking everything hurt. I’m short 4’11 he was big had to get a C-section he was 9 pounds 11 ounces ... |
7,311,480 | mommit | Due to my age my insurance paid for genetic testing and I found my daughter's sex out around 10 weeks or so. Congrats you'll do great! |
7,311,481 | mommit | Had my first at 36 and my second at 38! Now I’m almost 40 and thinking about a third but not completely sure. You’ve got this! |
7,311,482 | mommit | Hi! I conceived at 36, had my baby at 37. Honestly, the genetic screening put me more at ease. Knowing more info=less fear for me. I had the NIPT test, and thankfully no markers for anything were shown so I did not have to get the amniocentesis which is the more invasive test. I now have a feisty sweetheart of a boy an... |
7,311,483 | mommit | I have a 12 year old and a 19month old, I'm 40, its wonderful. You got this mama, congratulations!! |
7,311,484 | mommit | Had my second at 36 but am not considered an older mom where I live. You’ve got this. Congrats and best of luck. |
7,311,485 | mommit | My mom had me at 26 and my sister at 39! Only the 2 pregnancies. |
7,311,486 | mommit | I was 40 for my last baby.. he’s two now and while things are def harder this time around .. I wouldn’t change it for the world |
7,311,487 | mommit | Congratulations! I had my first just before I turned 34 and I'm planning to try for my second around 36. You're definitely not alone! |
7,311,488 | mommit | I didn’t see your original post but I am 38 and my youngest turned 1 in august. It’s a lot but honestly I love it! You’re definitely not too old by any means, but I will say I am way more tired with a baby in my late 30s than I was when I had my 1st at 25! |
7,311,489 | mommit | I just had my first in June and turned 35 on august. I couldn’t be happier and if we do decide for number2 I am game! |
7,311,490 | mommit | I’ll be 39 when I deliver! It’s our 3rd and he/she will be 8 years apart from our last one! I thought it would take us a while too. I had a positive pregnancy test after having my IUD out for 3 weeks. The body remembers! |
7,311,491 | mommit | I was 29 when I had my first, 42 when I had my second. She’s 1.5 now. Whether my age or thyroid condition, Im so tired! Parenting practices evolve at lightening speed - everything about playgroups and socializing is more challenging this time. |
7,311,492 | mommit | You will be fine! I had my first 3 months before I turned 30. Second baby was born 6 months after I turned 35. Then I had another the next year right before I turned 36 and ANOTHER in 2020 right before I hit 37. I’ll be 39 in November with a 9yo, a 4yo, a 3yo, and a fresh 2yo. Age is just the number of years you have... |
7,311,493 | mommit | Im 38 and 4 months pregnant. Ill be 39 when this kid pops out. The one plus of having a geriatric pregnancy is they do genetic testing in the 1st trimester and you can find out the babies sex. Thats if you want to know tho. |
7,311,494 | mommit | So I had said something to my ob about this with my last baby. Their practice wants women 35 and over to come in for testing the last 12 weeks of pregnancy. My last child’s due date was 2 days after I would be turning 35. Because of this they wanted me coming in. It felt totally arbitrary to me so I said something. Doc... |
7,311,495 | mommit | Congratulations!!! I’m not an older mom but my mom was 34 when she had me and today at 26 and 60, we have all kinds of fun and do all kinds of things all the time :) |
7,311,496 | mommit | I had my first (and only so far) at age 29, but I knew plenty of women who had their first at 40+ with no issues. Best of luck! |
7,311,497 | mommit | I had all 3 of mine before I was 27 but I know several people who had their kids after 35, some are still going lol. Medicine is much further along. I wish you all the best! I miss babies lol |
7,311,498 | mommit | 38 with a 10 month old and planning my FET for January! |
7,311,499 | mommit | I’m 33 and pregnant with my first. Planning for 2-3 and not back to back. In California, half of my friends have not started their families yet. I do feel like I’m at the top of that bell curve. Many are trying with that 35 geriatric pregnancy label on the horizon. You are not too old. I know CA is not the norm but tha... |
7,311,500 | mommit | I had my first baby at age 36 and my twins at age 38! All my kids arrived after age 35. |
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