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starting over at 37

I've been wondering if I went completely mad having another baby I'm 12 weeks and have a ten year old son has anyone started over like this am I crazy to of thought this would be a good idea
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I'm 41 will be 42 the end of this month my oldest will be 23 two days after my youngest is born I'm 7 weeks and 4days so no you are not alone Congratulations
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Lol Np are not alone. Last time I had a baby was 8 years ago. I'm 10 weeks & I'll be 30 when I have this baby. I thought I was done bt no I has to get married & my husband is 35 wit no kid's. I'm still young & within good child bearing she bt I'm definitely np spring chicken & it hasn't been easy so far.
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Preaching to the choir. My oldest is 16. Im 7 weeks with baby number 4 at 36!!! I feel like i am way too old for this. So many pains and ailments i didnt have as a young mummy
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I'm 37 and my youngest is 15. My oldest is 21 and we both are due May 25th. It has been a journey and to have your first grandchild and child due on the same day is extraordinary. Just know that you are not alone, it's quite a few of us starting over :)
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Not alone at all 38, 12w my daughter is 20!!  Huge difference lol was expecting to be a grammie before a mama again
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No you are not crazy. I'm 39 and my baby is 10. I have 5 grown kids with grand babies. I'm pregnant with child number 7 and really excited.
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I will be 39 this month.  My kids are 18 and 14, I am 35 weeks pregnant. I love seeing people's faces when they ask if this will be my first child and I tell them my kid's ages. It's like their jaws hit the floor.
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I'm 37 and have an 11 and 9 year old already. I'm staying completely over. I thought I was a little nuts too, but my daughters are ecstatic and can hardly wait to be my helpers! Enjoy this blessing! ♡
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I'm starting over my son is 10 n my oldest is 25
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I will be 38 with a 10 yr old when I have this baby also. I am scared too now that everything is so easy, but really hoping my girl will be a big help! :)
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Thankyou ladies for all the positive feedback.  It's great to know I am not alone.  I just started to think about how easy the routine is with my 10 year old.  I'm sure it will be fine. Loved hearing the comments thanks!
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I'm 32 an just found out I am expecting. My boys are 14 & 10. I am scared of starting over maybe because I just found out. But I'm a gap baby myself...my sister is 5years older and my baby brother is 10 years younger.
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I almost 37 and I have a 17 year old and a 9 year. I am ten weeks. Crazy yes but wouldn't have it any other way
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No my friend, you are not!!!
I'm 37 too and I have my youngest 6 years old by the time I have my baby (I'm only 9 weeks) I'll be 38 and my youngest 7, my older has 10.
I think is completely right to be pregnant in the time you feel like you need a baby, to me, it was like that. Every time I was at the store and looked at baby clothes I felt depressed because I thought I was not going to get pregnant again and now I'm so happy that I can't wait yo see my tummy getting big!! :)
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I am 36 with a 12 year old son and 25 weeks pregnant. I will be 37 when I give birth. So you are not alone. I will be starting over as well.....
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Definitely not alone. I'm 31yrs old 32wks pregnant with my 3rd. It's been almost 10yrs since I was pregnant last. Just like you I was in a panic, thinking I'm crazy I have to start all over again and how am I going to handle that labor pain I was sure I was going to die from again lol. But I'm convinced this is God's plan for me and I finally am blessed to have my BOY. I have 2 girls now... Everything is going to work out
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You're not alone. I wonder about my situation too. 36, will be 37 when my son is born. Have a 12 year old daughter and a 10 year old daughter. Hubby always wanted 3! We are gonna be fine!
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I'm 28 will be 29 next month and am currently 20 weeks pregnant today.My son is 12 almost 13 and
I was feeling like woahh I'm so used to the easy routine that my son and I have become accustomed to and I started almost hyperventilating thinking I'm pregnant again and their will be a whining baby in the house lol,but I'm so encouraged to see women that are of a more mature age than I am embracing the age gap between thier children and loving it,I'm so happy to be experiencing this at this time and at this age and I will not let anyone irritate me about why I didn't get all my kids out the way when I was younger.I experienced the loss of two pregnancies and sometimes people dont know what another person is going through but I'm sooooo happy to see so much encouragement and positive feedbackon this post.(this may be long but I'm just happy)God bless all.take care
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Oh and I'm 37 too.
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My son is 19 and I'm 31 weeks. You're not alone.
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No you are not crazy.  We had our son when my daughter was 17 and now he is 4 almost 5 and I am 15 weeks. She was a big help and they get and long great and love spending time together. Now she's hoping for a little sister.
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Hi im 42,  I have a 22yr boy and 12yr girl im 14 weeks pregnant and I'm very happy.
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I'm 40 and my oldest a son will be 19 n may... But I also have a 8&6 yr old girls too. This will be my last one and it's another boy so I'm even and won't be tryn again lol!!!
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No you are far from alone...im 36...have a child graduating high school 5 days after my estimated due date...!!!
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