Age is just a number...right?

babypuffinmuffin · September 2023

Any older mommas expecting? I had a late start with my first 5 years ago and now our second miracle is coming in April... I'll be 42 next month and I feel great.

leahc85 · September 2023

Here for my first at 38 🤘

knottieda413f2485e22809 · September 2023

I’m 40 and expecting my first. Feel so excited and blessed, but am shocked at how much they say “advanced maternal age” at the OB. Did anyone experience the same?

claireboo81 · September 2023

Oh my, I've just found out I'm pregnant, I'm 42 in December! My son will be 10 in December to so bug age gap. Mine was unexpected so I'm still in shock at the moment. Husband is very supportive and actually over the moon so that's nice. But wow, I still can't believe it

nicole8705 · September 2023

More and more research is showing that risks are actually low in “older” pregnancies. The medical world needs to catch up on terminology. I’m 36 with my second, my daughter is 12.

rdothoward · September 2023

(Please forgive the knottie, I can’t change it yet)

This is my first too, and I’ll be 37 when I deliver. I think there is a lot on my mind about being “advanced maternal age” (which is a term I prefer far more than geriatric pregnancy), but I’m really thankful to be here and I’m hopeful about my growing family.

babypuffinmuffin · September 2023

I feel perfectly fine having my babies "later in life" I truly believe advanced maternal age is an old way of thinking. I've heard of so many young moms having just as many issues (sadly) as they warn older moms about. Just do your best to take care of yourself and your little one. My first born I was 37.. smooth pregnancy but only dilated to 5cm in delivery so I had a C-section... recovery was smooth as well. I will say I don't take any kind of over the counter medication during my pregnancy (even if they say it's safe).. I do my best to find natural remedies. For example raw almonds help with acid reflux. (Just my preference)

curlycatmom · September 2023

39 and expecting my first!

mom2be_again · September 2023

I’m 35 so I’ve now joined the “advanced maternal age” group according to my OB lol this is my second child but my first was 8.5 years ago! So it kind of feels new and unknown all over again.

nicole8705 · September 2023

Me too! I’m 36 and my daughter is 12. I don’t remember any of this!

kaitykins · September 2023

35-36 here and I’m not concerned. Don’t mind the bonus appointments personally.

leahc85 · September 2023

38 here for my first. @kaitykins - bonus appointments indeed! I’m so glad I’ve already had three ultrasounds. It’s wild that they usually wait until week 12. That seems like so long.

babypuffinmuffin · September 2023

Yes love the bonus appointments, I didn't realize since I had my first at 37. I find out the gender next week and I'm so excited.

Avaren · September 2023

39 here 🙋‍♀️

soulfulexplorer · September 2023

I’m 37 and a first time mom ❤️

jwboymom44 · September 2023

39 with my 4th, oldest is 11. I have anxiety about age because I had two losses in 2021 but so far, so good. I think they should rename it to "Wise Maternal Age" instead of Advanced. :)

andersks · September 2023

42 and this is my first!

nataliereese271 · September 2023

If age is just a number I’m only 16 and pregnant

babypuffinmuffin · September 2023

Love the new name "Wise Maternal Age" lol

jeffersonsam · September 2023

Age is just a number, Until get a pregnancy....!

knottie129f7084428c2ba0 · September 2023

Pregnant with 2nd at 40, first at 38!

erin-kevin21 · October 2023

I’m 41 and starting over with baby number 4!! When our new bundle arrives we will have an almost 22 yr old, almost 21yr old, 17 yr old and 16yr old!!! I have noticed alot has changed in the last 16yrs!!!!

knottie798089de6377235d · October 2023

36 for baby 1 and now 37 for baby 2! Definitely get a little anxiety about the age element.

bridabug · October 2023

I’m 36 pregnant with our 4th. I’ll be 37 when the baby is born. Our girls are 11,8,&7

mariemc84 · October 2023

I was 35 with my first, 37 with my second, and now 39 with this pregnancy. I’ll be 40 by the time the baby’s born. At my first prenatal visit with this one the OB kept mentioning my age, so I asked him what year he started his OB practice. 1986. I said that’s almost as long as I’ve been alive and who are you calling old? Then I laughed and he didn’t know what to say. 🤣

jaybee11 · October 2023

I'm mom to 9yo twins, and I'll be a month shy of 43 when the new baby gets here. Which means I'll be 61 attending high school graduation... Thankfully, we have friends and neighbors in the same boat, but it can be a little nerve wracking when I start to do the math.

astoriababy2 · October 2023

Pregnant with my second at 39. Had my first at 35. Had a easy peasy pregnancy the first time and so far with baby#2, so good.

knottiebde5871419e2609e · October 2023

Currently 41, will be 42 at delivery!

militarymama2024 · November 2023

I’m 35 and first time mom! Being called “geriatric” or “advanced maternal age” makes me feel like I’m 80 lol but I’m happy I waited until I was older. Everything has been smooth so far and hoping that continues throughout the rest of the pregnancy!