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Pregnant after 35
philncindy
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I'm new! I'm 39! I'm excited! I'm nervous!
philncindy
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This has been so comforting to read everyone's posts, because everytime something happens I think something is wrong. Cramps and gas pain kinda feel the same, right?
I'm just 9 weeks today and waiting to tell most people (only family and few friends know at this point). But I want to shout it! 
Tomorrow's my first appointment and dying to know that our baby is doing well. My husband (SO? ...I don't understand all the acronyms yet!) and I were lucky, we got preggos soon after we tried, we just got started on marriage and babies later than our friends! But I still worry because of my age. 
Thanks everyone for taking time to post and share! It really helps newly preggos like me feel better!
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Re: I'm new! I'm 39! I'm excited! I'm nervous!
BFP#1 1/31/12, EDD 10/6/12 Harrison Gray born sleeping @ 18w6d. You changed our lives little guy.
BFP#2 EDD 10/29/13, C/P 2/25/13, Bye little Ish, we barely got to know you.
BFP#3 EDD 12/21/13, Baby Boots born 11/23/13 My rainbow baby!
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Thanks everyone! Well the appt was a whirlwind...so much info. They said I didn't need another ultrasound b/c I had one done at 7 weeks (got called in early b/c I was spotting). Doc said from those pictures, baby is smaller than most 7 weekers (yikes!) but b/c they saw heartbeat so he's not worried...but I can't stop thinking about it! Wish they did another one
I'm still spotting, but during my pelvic exam her said my cervix is sensitive, so that's why I'm spotting. Then urine and prenatal panel blood tests. Guess everyone's appts are different.
Thanks again for all the support and good wishes! I will pray for all of us to have healthy and happy pregnancies! Cheers!
Yay, welcome. I'm still somewhat a newbie here, too; but, since I'm due this Sat., I have been writing posts like mad--anxious, I guess. I was 39 this Oct. when I conceived, 40 since Dec. Been married 14 years and this was a natural pregnancy, totally a surprise since we weren't half-heartedly even trying but for the last 2. We had our 1st sonogram and found out for sure that I was 9.5 weeks.
You will learn a lot, hear a lot of differing opinions, BUT...it's an adventure. You will also meet many who have suffered losses. Anxiety is normal; heck, my DH and I have never even changed a diaper and I don't think we ever thought we'd have a child. Now, all the joy, anticipation, EVERYTHING, has brought a new purpose and instincts are finally with us.
Have a great pregnancy and enjoy!!!!!
So I'm almost 6 weeks. Feeling great so far just super tired!! Praying I don't get MS in the weeks to come.
My Ob doesn't want to see me until 8 weeks. It's hard to wait that long! What kind of testing is standards/ your Dr. for older moms?
Congrats and best wishes!!
My OB doesn't really treat me any different b/c of my age, he said b/c I'm healthy with no siginificant medical history. At my first visit, I got a urine and prenatal blood panel done...not sure what specific tests are, but I asked the lab for a copy of the labs to be mailed to me. This is standard per my OB. That's all I did at my 1st visit so far.
I know, I wished I was seen sooner too. I got a bunch of books that helped with all my questions. My mom and a few good friends (haven't told all my friends yet!) have been good sounding boards. And this group has been helpful! Good luck!