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Any new mother's over 40?
« on: January 25, 2011, 12:55:42 PM »
I just found out that we're having a baby. This will be my first and I just turned 43.  Would love to hear your experiences.  It is all so new to me.  Thanks!  :)
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #1 on: January 25, 2011, 01:00:09 PM »
Congratulations!
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #2 on: January 25, 2011, 02:33:54 PM »
Congrats! 

I'm not over 40, but will be 39 in September, so getting close!  Our first is due in April!

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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #3 on: January 25, 2011, 04:09:42 PM »
Congrats - I am 35 but feel older...I am getting baby fever now
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2011, 04:13:28 PM »
Congrats! I am 38 and have just (I say just, in March) had my second.
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2011, 04:38:01 PM »
I am really excited.  It is all new to me.  Any advice would be appreciated. 
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2011, 05:24:49 PM »
Sadly, no advice, but I did want to say "Congratulations!"   ;D
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2011, 06:58:27 PM »
Congrats Sheri!  That's fabulous news - you must be so excited!  ;D

No advice though - I've no children, I'll be 47 this summer & if it hasn't happened yet, I don't think it's gonna.  Lol!  :P
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2011, 11:09:43 PM »
Congrats!
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2011, 02:17:41 AM »
I'm 40 now with 2 under the age of 4-1/2.

I highly recommend Kaz Cooke's The Rough Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. Love, love, love that book.
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2011, 03:40:33 AM »
I was 38 when I had my son, now 4.  My husband and I would like another, so if we're lucky, I'd be 43 upon a baby's arrival!!  So, I'll let you know if I join the club!!

In the meantime, MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :)
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2011, 11:59:00 AM »
Congratulations!

I was 42 when I had my second (unexpected!) pregnancy.  I don't recall (it was 9 years ago now) feeling any different about the experience.  I did develop gestational diabetes (which I gather is more likely in older mothers) but managed to control it with diet - which may be why I weighed less after the pregnancy than I did beforehand!!

Don't fret - it'll be fine!!
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2011, 02:37:14 PM »
Congrats!!! I'm 39 and I'm about 9 weeks pregnant.

No advice really but it might help to make a topic on what baby items are needed and which are a waste of money!
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2011, 07:48:28 PM »
I lost the baby last week.  :(
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Re: Any new mother's over 40?
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2011, 07:50:38 PM »
I am so, so sorry for your loss Sheri.
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