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Hello, My 1st post...I'm 44 and currently 5+3.  Starting over again. My kids are 21 and 17. This will be my 3rd and my now hubby's first. A lot of people think I'm crazy. We are excited, but I'm a little scared right now. Have had a lot of encouraging words but still worry. Just trying to keep it positive and can't wait till my 1st appointment.
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Our children are the same ages! I'm 6 weeks and scared to tell them! Lol! My oldest lives on his own & my youngest lives in NJ. I'm 38, and this will be my third & LAST baby!  ;-)  I'm anxiously excited & my family & closest friends are more excited than I am. Don't let naysayers spoil your experience! Enjoy your pregnancy, & as remember what Dr. Suess said "...those who mind don't matter, & those who matter, don't mind!" Good luck darling!
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Congratulations ladies. I just turned 43 years young the 1st of the year and I'm almost 33 weeks along with my third baby. My children are 17 & 9.  Very scary but mostly excited. Don't worry about all the negativity as long as you're carrying a healthy baby and that you and your hubby are happy. Just take it day by day and enjoy the life you're carrying inside you. It's priceless!!!  
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Welcome to the club. Am 25weeks and I take it a day at a time and just enjoying the journey. Knowing the many insensitive,  uneducated and negative comments people say I decided not to share the news with anyone beyond immediate family, and I mean immediate as in my kids only. That way I have minimised venomous comments. Am not a social butterfly so it has been fairly easy- to escape people 's radar.
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Congratulations!!  I'm 45 and 22 weeks pregnant.  You'll do great.  Both my OB and high risk OB told me they see lots of women in their 40's having babies now.  Good luck to you and your precious little blessing!
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Many ladies in their 40's had their first baby and did great.  Since this is your 3rd pregnancy you are at advantage already.  Congratulations on your pregnancy and enjoy the expetrience!
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im 41 feb 18. scared excited also. my first appt is thursday. im 6 weeks/5th baby. GOD is the doctor who has the last word. im keeping my faith n praying me n the baby will be fine.
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