Any older ladies on here expecting ??

[Moodymare1973]

Hi guys,, I'm new on here! The question is in the title really! I'm 37 and expecting my fourth child, I have an 11 year gap so it feels like my first pregnancy all over again,,lol!
I'm 8 weeks gone and still can't believe it sometimes
I worry a bit though that I'm no spring chicken like I was when I had my others and worry that my body is too old to have a health pregnancy
Anyone else feel like this??

 

[Rayoflight]

You're not old hun!!! Xxx

 

[evie_smith]

Your not old just make sure you take your folic acid to help prevent downs And spinna biffida because the risk of that doubles over the age of 35 - but I wouldn't let it play on your mind most women are waiting for their 30's for their first child now anyway xx

 

[Rósa]

Your not old!! I'm older than you and expecting my first!

 

[inky]

Yeah I wouldn't say you're old either! One of friends had her first baby last year, she's 42 and sailed through it

 

[Nanc]

I'm 39 and expecting my first. Actually I did worry about it a lot in the early weeks, but have no issues until recently a bit of back pain, that's all though. I think I worried about my age so much that I ruined several months of being pregnant. Try not to do the same. There is loads of research to suggest that there are a lot of reasons why its better to be an older mum. Congratulations and try to enjoy it! X

 

[Moodymare1973]

Thanks guys I feel so much better now! Happy pregnancies everyone xx

 

[Sunnyb]

I'm 38 in July & expecting my 2nd & there'll be a 6 year age gap. My sister in law is 39 & has 4 children, her eldest is 18 & youngest 1 year, so don't stress about age gaps either. Welcome to the over 35's club!

Sunnyb xxx

 

[Little Rose]

Hey, i'm 35 and expecting my first. To be honest, there is no way I was ever ready before so i'm cool about it. Most of my friends have teenager at this stage but i'm contented knowing that I'm settled and ready for it.