worried about being pregnant at 48

[saraper]

hi, I am 48 years old and wound-up pregnant by accident.  I thought I was going through menopause and had unprotected sex.  My life was good until now. Any advice for me?

[slm39]

You do realise you've commented on a 7 year old post????

[MPonz]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned here is the risk of birth defects. My wife was 45 when she had my son. He became autistic at the age of 2 and can't even really speak, he can't use the bathroom himself - not smart enough so he wears diapers and is 12 years old. There are no tests that will detect this. My wife's amnio test was fine when she was carrying him in 2002. Think twice before trying this because it can negatively affect everyone's life. You can become crippled financially as well because mywife's sole job has been tasking care of him the past 12years. Living on one income check-to-check. Also my normal teen daughter's life is adversely affected too. Thanks and good luck.

[Tigerdog66]

Hi there

Im in your excact sitution - going through menopause had a one night stand  as been on my own for  donkeys years - No Excuss I know and  now im PG.
Im only 14 days past my period due date and today had  a slight pink discharge which i assume is implantation.
I lost my last set of twins at 42 after  - so  now i am in a debate as to  go ahead  or  not as im also RH0 negitive blood group and this causes problems from day one :(

Also on my own no partner. Work with a contract so would get  some benifits.
Advice anyone

[Pickie1]

Happy for you

[Eros62]

its been 7 years.   can you share with us what happened?  thanks

[NeyneCarter]

Be happy hun.some women in their 20's like me have difficultly conceiving or can't at all. It's a blessing and I'm sure you'll be ok health wise and financially. Don't know if you believe in god but he dosent put more on your plate than you can handle. You will be just fine. Congrats and take care.

[heartfelat]

James 1:17  "Every good thing bestowed and ever perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow."  All babies are a gift from God and if He wants you to have another baby; then age will not be a problem!  Keep praying to the Lord for your miracle baby.  He is listening and up all night waiting to hear from you!  Be strong in the Lord!!!

Your friend in Christ,

Katherine