Anxious!

[Sarah69]

Hi, I had my first child aged 35, and am now expecting my second, I turned 39 last week and am 6 weeks pregnant. I really wanted this baby but now have started to feel I am too old, its really worrying me now. Has anyone else felt like this? Sarah

[40smama]

Well, I'm 45 and delivered a baby boy in April so 39's a baby!  Seriously, I had babies back in the '80's and this pregnancy was easier than the others.  Now the post-partum period has been a little different but that's another story.  Anyway, I'll wish you a BFP in the near, near future!

[debdawn1027]

Like everyone is saying you are NOT too old... I hope not, because I am 38 (turn 39 in October) and trying for our first... My brother was 42 when his first children (twins) were born. So it is only a number - enjoy your pregnancy & hopefully more to come if you want. Best wishes to you !

[stillwaiting52]

Well, I am 38 and will be 39 two months after my second son is born in Oct. I really have high hopes of having one more after that! So I say no, we are not too old. I would love to try for a girl again but I think 3 sons would be wonderful to! Sometimes I think it would have been easier to have them younger but then I would not have been with the wonderful husband that I have now. I am so much more stable, emotionally and financially than before. I think we have more patience and wisdom truly does come with age. I am not saying that you young mothers can't do a good job as well! My mother was only 16 when she had me (back in her love child days) and I think she did a great job, we are closer than ever now. Congratulations and best of luck to you!!!

[babyprayers]

I am 40 and pregnant with twins, I had my first at 30 and I feel older and more worn out with this pregnancy, but it could be that I have 12 pounds of little girls in me and am more then ready for this pregnancy to be over,, enjoy your self and good luck..

[ChrisHealy]

No, it's not too old.  I think it's actually a special blessing to be older and feel more confident about everything.  I'm 43 and pregnant with my third.  My other two are 21 and 16.  It's a different time, but different in a great way.  Relax.  You'll be just fine.

[mlb1234]

I am 38y and my dd is 6 months old and very healthy!  Not sure exactly when we will start trying for #2 but I will definitely be 39 or 40 by the time he/she is born!  Don't worry - just enjoy!!  Good luck!

[Regggie]

oh ya, one more thing...I never felt OLD, I felt ready!

[Regggie]

I had my 1st at 38...We waited on purpose and planned! I have 4 friends all who had their babies (first or otherwise) in their late 30's and one at 44. It's very common where we live, come to think of it, I don't know ANY mom's in their 20's!!!

[Super_sally888]

Hi, I'll be 38 with my first baby.  That will make me 40 when I have my second (I hope).
You are not old at all.  Don't you know 40 is the new 30. :)

Take care and enjoy being pregnant and a mum.

Sally

[lynda544]

O.K. some of us are really old! I'm 46 pregnant with my 3rd baby (3 weeks to go). I had my first at 37, 2nd at 41. My children are all healthy and happy. You sound like the perfect age to start a family to me! Enjoy your miracle.

[azqtpies]

Welcome to the oldies club....lol jk
I am 39 and  my lil guy is 4 months ... I felt old during the last part of my pg.. but all went great! Age is just a number!!!!! You will be great! the lack of sleep I find harder =)

Good luck and I wish you a happy & healthy pg

[allip68]

P.S.  congratulations on your pregnancy!

[allip68]

I'll be 40 next month and pregnant for the first time and I feel really old, too!  We're going to be moving, and the main thing I'm focused on is trying to find a neighborhood with other old parents!  But....my friends (and fiance) think I'm crazy.  There are tons of people (especially in LA & SF where we live) my age and older with first babies and/or still trying to get pregnant - and I know a bunch of them!  So we just need to relax and FEEL YOUNG!  Age is just a number and it's all about how young we feel.  So I'm trying to tell myself:)

[adgal]

Oh my gosh, I sure hope thats not to old.  I am 39 and trying for our first.  Even if I get pregnant in August, I will be 40 before the birth.  Its so common now to have children in our late 30's and 40's.  I don't feel to old at all, and DH and I actually made the decision to wait until our late 30's.  As Sandi said, age is just a number, and I am sure all will be well.  Congrats on your pregnancy, I wish you a happy, healthy remaining 34 weeks.

[kellym]

One of my good friends was 40 when she had her first and 42 with her second. Congrats!!

[PamelaBee]

Congratulations!!  I had my son at 43, and I'm 44 trying to have another...NO you are not too old!  You'll be fine!  Enjoy and relax!  Don't worry about all the negatives you hear out there!  keep us posted!