Advice wanted

[oldermum5]

Hi there. I think i might be pregnant. Im probably jumping the gun here as ive not yet missed a period, but I just have this sense of being pregnant. I already have 4 kids. 24, 21, 17 and 5yrs. and Im 45 .This pregnancy, if it is, is obviously a "mistake" and Im not sure how i feel about it. Im worried about what people might think, especially my mother...she's gonna go ballistic!! On one hand i quite like the idea, and on the other im terrified of all the risks, and especailly what my husband is gonna say.I know Im being ridiculous as i dont even know if i am yet, I just need to talk to someone

[saraanon]

Hi.  I'm 45 and am 16 weeks pregnant.  It was a surprise for me too.  I don't have children tho (never made it out of 1st trimester b/4 losing them), so I'm over the moon!!  Not married tho and boyfriend has disappeared but, oh well, I love this baby and will do everything I need to do for her.

And yes, there are risks.  My OB gave me a 50% chance of miscarrying b/4 week 12.  Once I reached week 12 we started talking about genetic testing.  My risk was 1 in 11 for a baby with a chromosome problem, but tests came back just fine.But I tell you I was worried sick while waiting for the results.  

good luck, hun.  I hope it all works out the way you want.  

[Mia86]

I am going to 45 soon and wish and hope  I am pregnant,  it's a blessing,  it is scary and exciting all at the same time.  It's want u want and not your mom, and I hope your husband is excited just as u might be.  I wish u the best if luck... And keep us posted...