37 and first time pregnant

[belle9409]

I feel like a nervous ball. I am 4.5 wks pregnant with my first baby. I have been reading everything I can get my hands on to learn about the upcoming changing. Do any of you have advice? My first prenatal appt is still weeks away.

[Pandatrap]

Enjoy the ride, it's over before you know it. I was 41 when I got pregnant, turned 42 7 days ago, and had baby yesterday. I woke up still thinking I was pregnant, saw her sleeping there and went, "where'd that baby come from--oh yeah, me!" I second the no book advice, it'll worry you, get a midwife, mine was worth every penny.

[bonitagirl747]

Just relax, put it in God's hands and enjoy every moment :) congrats mama!

[momover35]

Congrats!!!  My Dr gave me a book titled What to Exoect When Expecting. It is great!!!

[Georgina1979]

Only advice is to stop reading all the stuff on the net. It'll just stress you out even more. Get a good pregnancy book and try to relax.

[Alacali]

Congrats to all of you! The best thing you can do is try to relax and not stress your body. I know it's really hard not to worry. I got pregnant for the first time at 40 and my baby is now a healthy 9 month old. I worried every week and just did more harm than good cause I look back and don't think I "enjoyed" the pregnancy. I am now 41 years old and pregnant for the second time at 5 weeks. I am going to try my best not to worry unless I'm given a reason to!  Good luck!!!

[xray22]

I think we are passengers on the same boat. I too am 37, and 4 wks pregnant with my first baby. Congrats!

[Hopingtogetpregnant]

Congrats!! The best advice is to stay as healthy as possible, take your pre-natal vitamins, cut out caffeine, smoking, no drinking and eat less sugar and more fruit and veggies. And....enjoy the pregnancy! :)