48 and pregnant

I will be 48 on June 26th. I was told yesterday that I am 8 weeks along.  What are the chances of a normal baby? My only child just completed her first year of college. What happens now?

[babyhope40527]

congratulationsssssssssssss

[waiting4babymilby]

If you want some inspiration my mother had be at 44 years old and I was as healthy as I could be :) CONGRATS!

[Super_sally888]

Hi,

You wait and see. Your chances of a healthy baby are actually quite good!

Congratulations.  Take it as it comes!  Welcome here.  Everyone is very supportive!

[LALEAH]

I am also a late in life mom.  My last child born when I was 43. On the first, we had an amniocentisis.  Physically could not do one on the 2nd baby (uterus was solid!)  Then I found that there was a non-invasive technique using an ultra-sound and measurements.  Specific measurements were taken of the neck, thigh and some other parts.  (was a while ago)  This gave a percentage probability of whether the baby might have Down Synd. and hopefully, not have to get an amniocentisis.  Due to the age, I highly recommend having a high-risk OBGYN.   I am not being a fatalist or trying to frighten you but I believe you need to be aware of some possible problems.  We lost our first child dut to a placental abruption when normal labor started.   It was a perfect pregnancy till then.  There is no known cause but age sometimes is a factor.  Discuss this with your OBGYN and if it is advisable to induce a couple of weeks early.  Keep up on your hormone levels and blood pressure.  We have come to the conclusion that less is known about pregnancy and childbirth than male impotence.  You need to do your research and always keep questioning the doctor.  I do have to warn you (LOL) dealing with other 'new' moms will be an experience!  The first one to bring her child over for a play date I was shocked.  She looked like she was 16 years old.  (We did become friends.)  Most, I had nothing in common with!  There is hope as there are more and more late in life moms out there.  Otherwise, I wish you a very healthy pregnancy and birth.  Let us know the results!!!  

[tashamorris]

Congratulations! You are one lucky person and consider it a special gift for you. Try to consult it with your OB Doctor so you would know the stages and what to do.

[lfarcat2663]

Thanks Gals for all your support, I go back to the Doc today....
I will let you all know how it's going.