...And Here We Go Again (Gulp!)

desertmouse39

I posted a few weeks ago asking for input from you all about having a 2nd child over 40.  My husband and I were considering it and met with the fertility specialist this past Monday, because our first child was conceived through IUI, due to husband's wonky sperm.  I had decided on Tuesday that given our circumstances, it woud make sense to start trying around the end of the year because of my job and our hopes to move next summer.

Well?!?!?  I just knew something was off the past few days and yesterday I got two positives at two different times with two different types of HPTs.  I think I'm pregnant and sort of flipping out!  We'll have two LOs a little less than 2 years apart and I'll be 42.  Never mind all the stress I'm feeling about how it's going to work out with the job, the move, etc...

I know there's a lot that's gonna happen between now and my EDD (March 27) and we won't tell anyone we know until 16 weeks, but I had to put it out there.  I'm terrified, anxious, excited and a nervous wreck, so much more so than with my first!  Weird, right? 

playball13

It will be great!  Congrats.

lilmisstubborn

Try not to worry.. Everything happens for a reason.  Good luck!

Guennie

Big hugs, it's totally understandable that you are nervous! Any one of those life events on their own would be stressful. Take things one step at a time and ask for help when you need it. It will all be ok. Congratulations!

desertmouse39

Thank you, ladies  I am hoping it is a sticky, and healthy, pregnancy... things do happen for a reason, even if those reasons aren't totally clear in the moment.  

Jaytee501

I'm 40 and pregnant with my 2nd; DS is 2.

I think things happen for a reason, yes!

Happy and healthy 9 months to you.

LucyRicardo3

Congrats and welcome!

jcwriter

Congratulations and welcome!

gaiaeleven

Congratulations! I'll be 40 this August and I'm due with my 2nd in October... my kids will be 27 mos apart. I think ~ 2 years apart is a perfect gap (like in your case)! I'm happy for you! Hang in there... I'm sure everything with the job and move will work out.:) 

Jfila13

Congrats! I am 40 and DS is 14 months old. We decided to try again ASAP bc of my age, and now we are expecting twin girls in November! Three under two! I am right there with you. Feeling excited and terrified at the same time.

dglvrk2

I'm a little younger, 35 (will be 36 when LO#2 is born), but completely understand how much more daunting a second pregnancy can be.  

Good luck. A dear friend of mine just delivered a beautiful, healthy baby girl at 42. She did not feel ready to be a mom until about the time she conceived.  It all happens for a reason.

GL!!!

Allisonrcrook

Congrats!! I'm with ya! I was shocked when I found out I was pregnant with our third at 37! I have been way more concerned with this pregnancy than my first two. They seemed so easy and I never worried with them! Oh welI I am super excited to be expanding our family!!!

zenjenjen

Congrats!

faeriespirals

So happy for you! Saying "try not to worry" sounds easier said than done right now, but that's what I would say to you and myself! Stay positive!! BTW, your due date is my birthday... watch out for those Aries!

mlamping

Not weird. I am like that too and I am 36. Not that age matters. Congrats and try to enjoy it. Happy and healthy nine months. 

OakvilleMomof3+1

Congratulations.  I'll be 37 having this one (#4) and I don't find age a factor yet (and my last baby was 10 years ago.....maybe the sleepless nights part but so far pregnancy and health wise.....all the info coming my way has been positive.

 

Wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy and baby!!

fairy_diva

Congrats!  I just found out I'm pregnant with baby #2  I'm 40 and will be 41 when this LO is born. Our first LO is 23 months and will be about 31 months when this baby is born.  My last pregnancy was perfectly healthy and I'm praying this one is too.

Healthy & Happy 9 months to you!