Hey 40yr+ mums and dads over here.

[Static_Cat]

I thought i would start a group chat thread. i will be 40 in Nov and wanted to see who else is 40 and over here.

:wave:

[Raising Leprechauns]

Hello :wave: I turned 40 in May. :(

Definatley the oldest Mum at playgroup! (15 years older is some cases...)

[Static_Cat]

Hi R_L i dont go to playgroup not fond of the one here :(

40 is the new 20 hun yay

[Elijahs Mum]

Hi - Turning 41 in august!!!!!!! I'm on my phone and can't see what ages and how many kids you all have? I had my DS last year he is 8 months old and way too cute!

[Paul64]

Hi there all.

I'll be turning 47 next month (August) and wifey is 41. Our new little girl has just turned 10 months....and we are the oldest parents in our playgroup. We've travelled, payed off the mortgage, bought the cars, got the big arsed LCD, have the careers....what else is there?

Paul
SA

[Liscia]

Hi I'm turning 40 next year live in northern beaches with a 13 mth old


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[Liscia]

Hi I'm back my little angle was playing with my phone I live in the northern beaches at church point if anyone would like to catch up for coffee, spring is coming soon thank goddness. Im 39 and have a 13mth old girl. Love to hear from u soon
Have a great week :-)) x


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[Amara]

Hi I am 45 and have a three year old son. Outer south east Melb here.

[Liscia]

Hi - Turning 41 in august!!!!!!! I'm on my phone and can't see what ages and how many kids you all have? I had my DS last year he is 8 months old and way too cute!

Were do u live?


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[Static_Cat]

Hey all i have made a social group on here for us if you want to join let me know or look in social groups then sent invite.

hope to see you over there.

[mumtomany]

im 40 and 17 weeks pregnant with my 11th child.kids ages are 23,20,18,13,12,10,9,7,5 and 21 months:babydust2::fingerscrossed:

[really old]

Hello all,
I'm 41 and I have a five year old, and am expecting another in October.
Sadly, not in Sydney, but just wanted to say: NOT IVF.
The old fashioned way: DRUNK!
Actually, my grandmother had three kids in her forties, the last at 46.
Presumably this was closely followed by menopause.....:wave:

[sunnyflower]

Hi i'm 41 and live in perth....Glad to see there are so many older mummies , and daddies out there!!

[3blue1pink]

Hi

I am turning 42 next month and have 4 kids the youngest is now 21 months old.

[Static_Cat]

im 40 and 17 weeks pregnant with my 11th child.kids ages are 23,20,18,13,12,10,9,7,5 and 21 months:babydust2::fingerscrossed::eek::cheerleader 1: i would love a big family but its ok i have 2 boys that we were suppose to have. and happy. well done hun and congrates


Hello all,
I'm 41 and I have a five year old, and am expecting another in October.
Sadly, not in Sydney, but just wanted to say: NOT IVF.
The old fashioned way: DRUNK!
Actually, my grandmother had three kids in her forties, the last at 46.
Presumably this was closely followed by menopause.....:wave: u crack me up. you did it the drunk way. lol. congrates


Hi i'm 41 and live in perth....Glad to see there are so many older mummies , and daddies out there!!yes it is also to join here you dont have to start having kids at 40 just be parent or trying to be one b4 / at/after 40 lol


Hi

I am turning 42 next month and have 4 kids the youngest is now 21 months old.
do u want anymore kids?? if you dont mind me asking?

[3blue1pink]

I loved being pregnant and I had three out of four fairly straight forward easy deliveries but with arthritis in my spine and the body not getting any younger :eek: I would have to say that four will have to be enough for me.

[Static_Cat]

I loved being pregnant and I had three out of four fairly straight forward easy deliveries but with arthritis in my spine and the body not getting any younger :eek: I would have to say that four will have to be enough for me.
no thats fair enuff easy on the old tho lol :laughing:

[Manny]

Hi There.
Im 30 but my DH is 43 and we have a 9mth old bundle of delight!

Can I ask a question... we want to put off baby no 2 until DS is around 2.5 - 3 for babys arrival which means DH will be hitting the 45 mark... what are your thoughts on this... Is that pushing it age wise?
He is very young at heart, but he worries about the fact that he only has another 15 years in the workforce and we will have a 15 y/o still in school!

I guess in this life though you never know what is around the corner either!

[Static_Cat]

Hi There.
Im 30 but my DH is 43 and we have a 9mth old bundle of delight!

Can I ask a question... we want to put off baby no 2 until DS is around 2.5 - 3 for babys arrival which means DH will be hitting the 45 mark... what are your thoughts on this... Is that pushing it age wise?
He is very young at heart, but he worries about the fact that he only has another 15 years in the workforce and we will have a 15 y/o still in school!

I guess in this life though you never know what is around the corner either!

were thinking of having bub number 3 i will be 40 in nov hubby will be 41 in oct. it took us 14 yrs to have our 1st. he will be 6 this yr and 2nd will be 3 soon too. so imo i dont think so. speak to your dr health wise.

[Manny]

cheers static_cat.
DH has very regular check ups with his Dr for all the usual, colestoral, blood pressure, skin etc etc
I have spoken with my OB and he shrugs and thinks nothing of it, conception wise he says my age/eggs are fine. But hey, he probably wants a new sports car, so he wants me to have more babies!! :)

[Static_Cat]

cheers static_cat.
DH has very regular check ups with his Dr for all the usual, colestoral, blood pressure, skin etc etc
I have spoken with my OB and he shrugs and thinks nothing of it, conception wise he says my age/eggs are fine. But hey, he probably wants a new sports car, so he wants me to have more babies!! :)

sorry thats a crack up about the sports car. if everything is fine i dont see a problem as longer as you both happy and on the same page. we wouldve liked ours earlier but fate had other reasons. but so happy we have them now.

[Liscia]

Hi manny Liscia here, well it's 90% we won't have another bub but we do have a spare egg! I'm happy with one my HB is 44 yrs if we have another we won't b able to do more traveling. I guess u need to write pros and cons and weigh it up!! Let me know how u go.

Hi There.
Im 30 but my DH is 43 and we have a 9mth old bundle of delight!

Can I ask a question... we want to put off baby no 2 until DS is around 2.5 - 3 for babys arrival which means DH will be hitting the 45 mark... what are your thoughts on this... Is that pushing it age wise?
He is very young at heart, but he worries about the fact that he only has another 15 years in the workforce and we will have a 15 y/o still in school!

I guess in this life though you never know what is around the corner either!

[Manny]

Thanks liscia. I'm talking to my OB about having the Mirena inserted at the end of this month. That will have me on permanent contraception for another year, then I might be ready to ttc #2. if we have 1 we can give her so much. But I would like to give her a little sister too. I loved pregnancy & birth etc! So I'm certain on there being a number 2!
I need to sort out the contraception tho because DH is ok if we accidentally fall pregnant now!! And I'm not!

[LindaYNM]

Hi all,

I just turned 42 and I'm 11 weeks pregnant!
We started late, couldn't get pregnant, got some help and then lost 3 angel babies before having our DD (at age 36) now 5 and then our DS (at age 38) he'll be 4 in Sept.
We thought we might be pushing out luck to keep trying for our much wanted 3rd child but I got pregnant again and we lost this angel baby in Jan 2010.
I am now busting to tell everybody that I am 11 weeks pregnant again and (fingers crossed) all seems to be going well.
My DS, my last angel and this (touch wood) young wigglebum were all natural conceptions.
I can't believe my luck!
My DH and I are very (nervously) thrilled.
:hugs:

[Manny]

Congratulations Linda! All the best to you for this pregnancy :babydust1::goodvibes:

[Static_Cat]

hey all yes congrates Linda.

so how are we all?

[LindaYNM]

I just wanted to say thanks for the well wishes and...
There was a time in my life of TTC that (although I would always be happy for someone who found themselves pregnant with a much longed for baby) I would suffer with mixed emotions when hearing their good news. Sadness, Envy, Anger (why not me)
So to those still longing - I hoped that posting this message might offer some hope to those needing some.
Good luck to all...
x:fingerscrossed::babydust1:

[mysonroger]

hi, I'm 42...woo hoo - :(

from perth, three children DS 7, DD1 6 and DD2 3. DH is 45.

if i had started younger, i would have had another, but unless a miracle happens, and not that we're planning anything anyway, i'd say our family is complete.

hi everyone!

[Static_Cat]

it took hubby and i over 14 yrs to have ds1.

so anything is possible.
well girls xox

[Manny]

well girls, Im booked in next week to have my Mirena IUD inserted.
Im definately decided that I will wait to have #2, and planning for DD1 to be around 3 by the time the next one arrives..... I hope we fall easily :fingerscrossed:

I really enjoyed my pregnancy experience, birth and newborn and developing stages with DD1 and I want to be able to do that with no2.... with DD1 being that bit older and more independant, feeding herself, out of nappies - and hopefully settling easier!!

So, no TTC for us for about a year! DH will be about 45 by the time we get to no2! Ohwell, thats just the way it is!

Hope everyone is travelling well x

[Static_Cat]

well girls, Im booked in next week to have my Mirena IUD inserted.
Im definately decided that I will wait to have #2, and planning for DD1 to be around 3 by the time the next one arrives..... I hope we fall easily :fingerscrossed:

I really enjoyed my pregnancy experience, birth and newborn and developing stages with DD1 and I want to be able to do that with no2.... with DD1 being that bit older and more independant, feeding herself, out of nappies - and hopefully settling easier!!

So, no TTC for us for about a year! DH will be about 45 by the time we get to no2! Ohwell, thats just the way it is!

Hope everyone is travelling well x
hi hope all goes well with next week. yeah thats a good gap in between. since i had a c section i was told bub has to be 2yrs before go again that gives body time to heal right.
45 isnt old hun! not to me anyways lol (turn 4-0 in nov) lol.


how is everyone???

[jariah4]

hi hope all goes well with next week. yeah thats a good gap in between. since i had a c section i was told bub has to be 2yrs before go again that gives body time to heal right.
45 isnt old hun! not to me anyways lol (turn 4-0 in nov) lol.


how is everyone???

Hi, Im 47 and have a 16 month old son conceived naturally. So blessed as we were considering IVF.
Have 2 DDs 12 & 8 years as well.... dont get much time to be on here.

Talk soon ( I hope!):wave:

[LindaYNM]

Had my last scan at 11+1/2 weeks. "All good" "strong heartbeat" "can't get more normal than that"
Sadly.......
I had another scan (12+1/2weeks) yesterday...
They tried so hard to find our precious baby's heartbeat...... Gone!
I'm so crushed.
This is our 5th loss and possibly our last opportunity so I'm feeling the sadness of that as well.
Anyone had babies over 42? I'll take any hope I can get.
Linda
:( :angel: :crying:

[Manny]

so so sorry to hear Linda :(. I hope that you have another chance and an angel is sent your way. take care x

[LindaYNM]

Had my last scan at 11+1/2 weeks. "All good" "strong heartbeat" "can't get more normal than that"
Sadly.......
I had another scan (12+1/2weeks) yesterday...
They tried so hard to find our precious baby's heartbeat...... Gone!
I'm so crushed.
This is our 5th loss and possibly our last opportunity so I'm feeling the sadness of that as well.
Anyone had babies over 42? I'll take any hope I can get.
Linda
:( :angel: :crying:


Got a call from my Dr today. He had results from the testing they did after my D&C.
I had a baby boy..... but he didn't survive, most likely due to the fact he had Downs Syndrome.
I guess at least I have a reason this time.
Just still hurts so much that I can't hold him in my arms
:crying:

[Amara]

Huge hugs.

[Static_Cat]

Oh hun i only just got this post. i have a new computer. Anyways thats just terrible news. im deeply deeply sorry.

so he had downs syndrome

dont take this the wrong way least you know why he he became an angel and it will help you to grieve more with understanding.

we would like bub #3 i turn 40 on 11 days. i had my kids late due to issues.

sending you huge hugs if u need to chat im always here. :hugs::hugs::hugs:

[Static_Cat]

ive added newbies to the group

[weazel]

I am 41 and DD is turning 2 in Nov. Just saw this thread now. Is anyone still reading / replying to it?

Di

[Elijahs Mum]

Yep- still checking in!
DH and I have decided to try next month for no 2, I'm 41 and DS just turned 1, I'm freaking out about having 2 under 2 but I don't have the luxury of time!

[Static_Cat]

hi Di,
i dont technically click over to this thread til the 4th when i turn the big 4-0! LOL.

Yes some girls come in here since its still new were all just finding our feet in this thread.

hi and welcome.

[Static_Cat]

heres the link

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/group.php?groupid=219

[Static_Cat]

Well its offical im 40 so i can bomb this group now lol. :smiliedance:

[CountryLass]

I'm 45 and my DH is 44, we have a 9 month old son. I would love to have another but not sure if the clock has had its last tick. We have a lovely DS who is our miracle baby that we thought we would never have. Maybe I'm being greedy wanting another but I would not sure if the body will accommodate though.

Hopefully my age will inspire some that it can happen.

[Static_Cat]

my posts are going AWOL! Grr!

congratulations on yuor son.

[BeanieBaby]

Hi Everyone,

I turned 40 in December (just like 39 really :)) and have two DS's... almost 3 and 8 months old. Had I known how much I would love having kids, I would have started much earlier and had another 1 or even 2! I did suggest to my 40 yo DH that I would love another but his response... 'No Way!!' and off he went for 'the procedure' :eek: I just loved, loved, loved being pregnant, feeling my bubbies moving and was lucky enough to have two very straight forward births, resulting in gorgeous happy boys. I even got to deliver my 2nd born myself due to a little mis-timing :rolleyes: Every now and then I just long for another baby, but I'm sure I'll get over it some time.

Anyway, I too am the oldest mummy in our playgroup (but ever so young at heart :) )

Am very much enjoying my boys before I have to go back to work... unless I can think of a way to earn $$ from home so that I don't have to!

[SamIam]

I am 43 with a 20 month old son. Everyone said "Lucky you got that just in time":( I am too scared to tell them I would like another!
My hubby and I have not used contraception since 2007 so nature is telling us it aint going to be easy.

[jariah4]

Hi everyone,

I haven't been on here for ages. I am almost 48, have a 22 month old Son, an 8 yo & 13 yo daughter
I used to come on here considering IVF so we could have another. Then at 46 I fell pregnant naturally! Could not believe our luck!
Never give up on your dream, if u really want another child speak up! We were so lucky, and now have our precious Son who is the light of our lives! He is so special! And perfect in every way. :smiliedance:

[sunshine69]

Hi,
I am 43 and pregnant with my first. I did use IVF but was lucky on my first go but it is early days, I'm just 5 weeks pregnant and am scared that so much can go wrong between now and delivery but I figure i have gotten this far, hopefully the rest will fall into place. :fingerscrossed:
Any advice will be gratefully accepted :)

[EVP42]

Hi

I'm 42 and found out last week that I'm 7 weeks pregnant, due 26th Sept. It was a bit of a shock as we were both told we couldn't have kids 10 years ago and gave up trying soon after.

Sunshine69, it's great to see I'm not the only one and I really don't have a clue what to expect, but fingers crossed from here on in I guess.

[MrsOC]

Subscribing back later :)

[madjedjjlill]

Oh yay some more over 40 pregnant mums.
I'm 41 an 21 weeks pregnant with # 6.

[Static_Cat]

Hi Everyone,

I turned 40 in December (just like 39 really :)) and have two DS's... almost 3 and 8 months old. Had I known how much I would love having kids, I would have started much earlier and had another 1 or even 2! I did suggest to my 40 yo DH that I would love another but his response... 'No Way!!' and off he went for 'the procedure' :eek: I just loved, loved, loved being pregnant, feeling my bubbies moving and was lucky enough to have two very straight forward births, resulting in gorgeous happy boys. I even got to deliver my 2nd born myself due to a little mis-timing :rolleyes: Every now and then I just long for another baby, but I'm sure I'll get over it some time.

Anyway, I too am the oldest mummy in our playgroup (but ever so young at heart :) )

Am very much enjoying my boys before I have to go back to work... unless I can think of a way to earn $$ from home so that I don't have to!


I am 43 with a 20 month old son. Everyone said "Lucky you got that just in time":( I am too scared to tell them I would like another!
My hubby and I have not used contraception since 2007 so nature is telling us it aint going to be easy.


Hi everyone,

I haven't been on here for ages. I am almost 48, have a 22 month old Son, an 8 yo & 13 yo daughter
I used to come on here considering IVF so we could have another. Then at 46 I fell pregnant naturally! Could not believe our luck!
Never give up on your dream, if u really want another child speak up! We were so lucky, and now have our precious Son who is the light of our lives! He is so special! And perfect in every way. :smiliedance:


Hi,
I am 43 and pregnant with my first. I did use IVF but was lucky on my first go but it is early days, I'm just 5 weeks pregnant and am scared that so much can go wrong between now and delivery but I figure i have gotten this far, hopefully the rest will fall into place. :fingerscrossed:
Any advice will be gratefully accepted :)


Subscribing back later :)


Oh yay some more over 40 pregnant mums.
I'm 41 an 21 weeks pregnant with # 6.

hello and welcome to our little expanding group.
i hoep everyone is well. and for all the pregnant mummies to be i hope it all goes smoothly and we get to grow along in our friendship with yuor expanding beautiful bellies. xoxo

[Static_Cat]

girls i have added you to our social group on here so accpet the invite.

[EVP42]

Hey, don't forget me :-(

[Static_Cat]

Hey, don't forget me :-(
i hadnt you got invited too :)

[madjedjjlill]

How do I get into the social group on my phone ?

[Static_Cat]

How do I get into the social group on my phone ?
tbh i have no clue maybe post in the help section on BH

so sory hun

[Ms Kez]

Hi all, can I join in?

I am 39 (well only for a few more days), turning 40 on saturday (25th Feb). I got a BFP on valentines day, so I'm only just pregnant. DH and I both have children from previous relationships but this is our first together.

I am so happy to have found this thread because I've looked at other people's ages in their signatures and some are 10-20yrs younger and I was starting to feel all alone being this age and having a baby.

[tryingfortwo]

Hi everybody, :wave:

Can I join in too? We conceived number one naturally at 34, but number two needed IVF, we suffered through two miscarriages to get here and feel very lucky to be pregnant. I'm 31 weeks right now and really feeling exhausted - not sure if its because I am so much older, or because this is number two? Just hope this little guy is okay (I'm having another boy :cheerleader2:). Anyway, I'd love to chat with other Mums, especially those juggling a school aged kid with a baby :eek:. Its going to be an interesting year!

[Static_Cat]

Hi all, can I join in?

I am 39 (well only for a few more days), turning 40 on saturday (25th Feb). I got a BFP on valentines day, so I'm only just pregnant. DH and I both have children from previous relationships but this is our first together.

I am so happy to have found this thread because I've looked at other people's ages in their signatures and some are 10-20yrs younger and I was starting to feel all alone being this age and having a baby.
i will have another go at typing this and posting it. stupid computers at times.
cant wait to hear all about your pregnancy.
and welcome. dont forget to look in the social group too.

and hope you get to make some lovely new "Old" friends in here.

Hi everybody, :wave:

Can I join in too? We conceived number one naturally at 34, but number two needed IVF, we suffered through two miscarriages to get here and feel very lucky to be pregnant. I'm 31 weeks right now and really feeling exhausted - not sure if its because I am so much older, or because this is number two? Just hope this little guy is okay (I'm having another boy :cheerleader2:). Anyway, I'd love to chat with other Mums, especially those juggling a school aged kid with a baby :eek:. Its going to be an interesting year!

you most certainly can join.
cant ait to hear all about your pregnancy too.
you will do fine

how is everyone else all good i hope.

[Static_Cat]

add you girls to the social group hope to see you in there

[Static_Cat]

i have made a fb group for us let me know if you want to join

[weazel]

How do I join the Facebook page?
Di

[tryingfortwo]

Sorry to sound like a ditz :rolleyes:, but is the social group the same as the FB group? I'd like to join both ... :)

[Static_Cat]

How do I join the Facebook page?
Di

well i have only just started it and its a secret group so we dont have wierdos looking in.

the best way is for me to add you as a friend on fb then i can add you to the group and then if you like you can delete me as a friend no prob.

or i can leave it open for a short period of time os we can all get in then make it secret again.

if you want me to add you as my friend pm me.

[Static_Cat]

Sorry to sound like a ditz :rolleyes:, but is the social group the same as the FB group? I'd like to join both ... :)
your not a ditz hun.
noits not the same bh on fb isjustthat bh fb group this other group on there is just for over 40's.

did htat mud become clearer lol

[Static_Cat]

anyone want to join???

[pommiemum11]

Hi I'm 41 have ds 3.5 and ds2 11 mths. Feeling my age at 3am :). Lovely to know I'm not the only geriatric mum ( as they labelled me in the hospital)!

[Static_Cat]

i have added you to the social group on here as well.

gee thats not nice to label you in hospital.

older and wiser maybe! lol.

[mammalinz]

Static_cat - Hi can I join too? I have just had a baby girl through IVF! My bub is now 15 weeks. I am 42 or is it 41? Oh my gosh, I cannot even recall. Anyway, I would love to join the FB secret group? How would I go about it?

Tryingfortwo - Hey :cheerleader1:. Congratulations again !! Are you home or still in the hospital?

[Static_Cat]

hey girls how are we all??

weve been hit with more bad news with deaths. so over it 8 deaths in 18 months is a joke!

mummalinz i will pm u

[Suzana]

hi there - I am 46 and just had a baby boy through IVF, he is a gorgeous fellow and very chatty and smiley. Generally young at heart but the all over joint pain after having the baby did make me feel a tad old - ouch! I'd love to join a group for 40+ parents and share experiences. If there is a social group I could join please let me know how? Cheers, Sue

[capricorn]

Hi I'm 42 and I'm pregnant through donor egg with a girl due in 6 weeks. Its good to find some older mums.

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[Static_Cat]

h girls and welcome i have added you to the social group on here do have a look and post any you like in there. theres a few threads going you can add your own as well.

these ppl need to go and accept the group invite

capricorn
jariah4madjedjjlill

mummaliza

tryingfortwo

[Ms Kez]

Static_Cat - I accepted the invite for the social group on here ages ago but I can't seem to find how to get on to it :confused: ....my excuse is pregnancy brain lol.

[Static_Cat]

hi hun,
ats ok it can be hard to find heres the link.
let me know if any issues.

http://www.bubhub.com.au/community/forums/group.php?groupid=219



Static_Cat - I accepted the invite for the social group on here ages ago but I can't seem to find how to get on to it :confused: ....my excuse is pregnancy brain lol.

[Liscia]

add you girls to the social group hope to see you in there

Hi there I just got an email regarding the 40's group I did trying over a year ago to find 40's interested last year but could fine anyone on the northern beaches in Sydney, currently not working we have a business and would live to meet new lovely interesting mums I have a 2 yr old girl hope to join on Facebook too:cheerleader1
Looking forward in hearing from you:wave:

[Static_Cat]

hi hun i pm you.


Hi there I just got an email regarding the 40's group I did trying over a year ago to find 40's interested last year but could fine anyone on the northern beaches in Sydney, currently not working we have a business and would live to meet new lovely interesting mums I have a 2 yr old girl hope to join on Facebook too:cheerleader1
Looking forward in hearing from you:wave:

[jaesmummy]

Can I join too? I'm 43 and expecting #8.

[anewme]

:wave: I am 40 with 6 children.

[Static_Cat]

hello everyone sorry i have been slack i have been busy, and school hols and now im sick.

how is everyone?

jaesmummy i have added you hun.

[Waggers70]

I'm 42 and DH is 45 - we're expecting our first (IVF) in 7 weeks:). I'd love to chat to other mums in our age group. Hope everyone is doing well

[Static_Cat]

oh congrates how wonderful cant wait to share the news of the arrival. and welcome ot our group.


I'm 42 and DH is 45 - we're expecting our first (IVF) in 7 weeks:). I'd love to chat to other mums in our age group. Hope everyone is doing well

[Ms Kez]

Good to see some activity here. Well I'm now 34wks and starting to absolutely panic as it gets closer. This pregnancy has not gone without its problems so I'll be just glad when it's finished and I have bub in my arms. Is anyone here on the Goldie, would love to make contact as I don't have any friends here and am really starting to miss it.

[tryingfortwo]

Hi everybody! :wave: Well I've been pretty busy since bub arrived - can't believe he's nearly five months! Am having to wean him because he's cut two teeth and has given me mastitis twice :eek:, midwife said it was time to go on the bottle. He's started solids too - such a hungry little fella! Anyway I saw this article today and thought others might like to read it too, great to see some good news about older mothers: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/health/older-mothers-take-a-bow-study-finds-your-children-get-better-start-20120917-262po.html

[BABYKINS]

Im 43, almost 44 and 8 weeks oregnant, wow

[weazel]

Congratulations! First bub?

[jariah4]

Hi everyone!
I'm 49 in march and have 3 kids. I had first at 34, second at 38 and our third ( natural conception) at 47. It can happen!
I am in Far North Qld.
Just read 'trying for two's post. I don't think you have received very good advice about putting your almost 5 month old on the bottle.
It is definitely no reason to put them onthe bottle just because they have 2 teeth and you have had mastitis!
Can't believe the bad advice given sometimes! Please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association for correct advice. So sad that someone has told you this. Breastmilk is recommended by the World Health organisation for at least 2years and beyond. NOTHING can replace the health benefits breastfeeding provides for your baby! Not even formula!!
Hope you have received the right advice by now and have someone who can support you! You CAN go back to breastfeeding after weaning if you choose.
Sorry for rambling on. I hate mums being given the wrong advice. There is no way a baby can give you mastitis either by the way.

[Ky]

Hi .. I'm 43 and have three living children DD nearly 12, DS 10 in 2 days! and DD 12 ½ months

I'm SOR Perth.

[Mum47]

Hi Everyone, I am 47, Mum to teenage sons and almost 13 weeks pregnant with twins.


PS: I live in Sydney

[PreciousOne]

Hi all! I am 42 and 10 weeks along. I have two children 18 & 14 years, new partner to this bub.. Very exciting times ahead.

[Mum47]

I am 47 and 24 pregnant with boy/girl twins. ( I do have two teenage boys from previous marriage who live with their Dad. We live in Sydney. Looking forward to meeting older Mums out there.

[BABYKINS]

hi im 44, nice to hear form you, i live in wollongong, im 25 weeks pregnant

[Mum47]

Hi preciousone, you & i are in very similar situation; my kids are 17 and 14 and these twins are to my partner of 2 years. Good luck getting to second trimester !
hi Babykins, so you are just a little ahead of me...how has the pregnancy been so far ?

[PreciousOne]

Thanks mum47. I just had a 10 week scan last Friday as I was spotting and quite worried. But all excellent, very active bubba with heart rate of 180 bpm. Have my pic stuck on the fridge...next milestone 12 weeks. We had a miscarriage at 6 weeks which we found out at the 12 week scan earlier this year and heart broken, but fell pregnant again fairly quickly. So I have been quite anxious this time round.

[Mum47]

Hope that weeks to 12 week scan go quickly Preciousone....sorry to hear about the miscarriage and can imagine that you are anxious now. My levels of anxiety have gone through the roof with this pregnancy and yes, you just have to go from one milestone to the next. My next one is 25 week scan on Thursday. :)

[PreciousOne]

All the best with the scan Mum47. It's such a nerve racking time..especially those early days, and I think it's probably the best breaking it down into those milestones. I've still got away to go until I feel I'm out of the danger zone...or does it never feel that being older?

[Mum47]

Babykins, I am not that far from you...I live in the Shire.

Preciousone....the anxiety definitely seems worse now that I am older and also carrying the twins. I had to even see a psychologist to help manage contractions which would not stop from 16 weeks. All under control now. To answer your question, yes I do think that now I definitely feel out of the danger zone. I am sure that you feel a whole lot better once you have had your NT scan. Just getting to each and every milestone really helps...

[Lil M]

Ooh I live in the shire too! I'm 41 with a 3.5 year old. Congratulations on your pregnancies ladies, hopefully it will all be smooth sailing from now on!! I know its hard not to be anxious, I know I was. I didn't find out I was pregnant until 19 weeks :eek: I'd been thinking it may be menopause up to then :laughing: