hi, new here and 44 :)

hoping44 · September 2009

Hi Everyone,

I have been lurking for a week or more and am finally feeling brave enough to say hello.

I am 44 and this is my third natural pregnancy in a year, the first two both ended in first trimester m/c.

This one is doing well so far, I am at 10 weeks, 2 day, heard a heartbeat of 174 in week 8!

Very hopeful, trying to maintain the excitement, but really hope I finally have the one that will stick

Thanks for all of the information you have been providing to me.

Hope to find some 40 + friends to "chat" with....

Happy and Healthy 9 months to everyone.

sistrkate · September 2009

BIG congratulations to you!!! I'm sorry for your prior losses, you must be thrilled to have made it to 10 weeks! Hearing the heartbeat is a great thing.

I'm 43 and am due to deliver my 2nd baby on Monday via c-section, so you're not alone! I hope things continue to go well for you!

leffe1 · September 2009

Hi and congrats!

hoping44 · September 2009

WOW, you are so close to meeting your new baby! How exciting, good luck with everything.

I am thrilled and scared to death at the same time....I have a NS on Monday and a CVS scheduled for the 28th, I think the fear factor will subside when I get positive results back

Take care

edhid1 · September 2009

Welcome to you! I am 39 but when I deliver will be 40.. I am due in November. I too had 2 previous miscarriages and through IVF #2 we were able to conceive this one.

Good luck to you and if you have any questions, please ask!

gotchagomo · September 2009

Hi Mama! Welcome--this is a great board--fun to lurk, but even more fun when you come out to play!! I am 41, DD#2 is due in December and I'll be 42 when she arrives. DD#1 is 3 years old and both of these pregnancies were natural and quick to happen. I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months--keep us posted on your tests and please stop by often to chat. You most definitely are not alone in being an "AMA" mom!! We are the best!!!

Peppernut · September 2009

Hiya, congratulations and welcome!

I'm 41, and I'm also coming from a number of losses. This is pregnancy eight for me... one to term (24 years ago,) two ectopic, and the rest m/c. I find it took me a really long time to relax and trust that everything would be okay, and even now I'm nervous! Best of luck, and buckets of sticky dust!

UTKD · September 2009

I'm not 40 (I'm 36), but I want to congratulate and welcome you! My SIL had her first baby a year ago at age 40.

OCNewlywed · September 2009

Hi!

I am 43 and due in December. I have two little girls already but also had two early m/c within a year prior to this pg. Wishing you a healthy, happy pg!

BrideBuddies · September 2009

Hi and welcome! Hope this little one decides to stick around for ya!

And to heck with AMA crap. Don't ya know that 40 is the new 38?? HA!!! There's quite a few 40+ers on here who will be first time mommies... I'm 42 and d-day is coming WAY too fast!

Laura Cochran · September 2009

Welcome and congratulations! Making it to 10 weeks is a great milestone and it sounds like your LO has a nice strong heartbeat.

JenniferTCU · September 2009

Hi there! I am sorry for your losses. I am also REALLY excited that you're pregnant and doing well! I just had my first at 40 (less than a week ago). This is such an exciting time!

hoping44 · September 2009

Thanks for the warm welcome! Glad to know there are so many of us in the 40+ category

I am off to the genetic counselor this morning, I hear they try to scare you to death...should be interesting.

Happy Friday!

mommy_bear · September 2009

Congratulations! This is an amazing group of women. I'm glad you are joining us.

I'm 40 and have a history of miscarriage also. I'm so sorry for your losses. Wishing you the best of luck for a very healthy and happy 9 months!

sewolff · September 2009

I'm thrilled and nervous to be expecting my first baby. I turn 44 on Monday and the baby is due in early January. It's nice to know there are so many "older" moms-to-be out there.