So on top of everything else, I just found out I'm pregnant again,We had been careful but it happened anyway.With all the stress lately I thought I was just sick but nope, I'm gonna be a new mom again at 39.
We very briefly considered the other route,but its just not in me to do it so we will be having the baby.I refuse to quite school,I have been raising kids for 21 years and put my own dreams on hold and will not do it again so everyone is just going to have to buck up and help out,because they are not going on hold again.
The doc says I should be able to carry ok,high risk because of my age but not to bad.The big concern is that the child will most likely have autism as I already have one child with it.But I've followed that road before and can do it again.
I do feel more wore out this time,not sure if its because I'm older or just that I have so much going on. I never had morning sickness with any of the others and didnt realize just how blessed I was,I feel sick all the time now and can barely stand it, hopefully it will pass.
Anyway we will look at this as a blessing,there is a reason for everything even if we dont always see it at the time.
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Lots of women are waiting until they are 39 or older to have their first kid! At least you basically know what to expect. :)
I was a father again when I was forty or so, easy-peasy. We were both so laid back that it all turned out better and more enjoyable than before with the other two. I'd even taken up yoga and, before the event, we fell asleep every night with some nice, comforting, relaxation music; took it to the hozy for the few hours of the birth, doc said he wished he had more music like that. Baby arrived, all relaxed, hardly ever cried, got cuddled a lot, was more contented...and so were we.
Go for it, savour every moment. You'll find time for you, too, don't worry!
Peace.
Congrats on your beautiful miracle!!
Congratulations to you. I hope you start feeling better and get rid of the morning sickness. And definitely don't put your plans on hold again. I'm 51 and I'm finally getting serious about going to school and getting a degree. I wish I had done it much earlier though.
congratulations, even if the little one is a surprise. I am 33 and have not had any kids yet, so I hope to be lucky enough to have one by 39. I have known moms who had babies well into their 40's and they say it is way better with those kids than the ones earlier in life. I'll keep you in my prayers. I am in college as well. How much longer do you have? I have seen women bring their kids with them to class and they excuse themselves if the baby gets too fussy. Most professors are cool with it. Hopefully you will have the baby during a break at least. Good luck and best wishes!
Oh, and a suggestion for the Autism issue -- I have heard getting good levels of omega 3 fatty acids during pregnancy is thought to help with issues such as that. It certainly would not hurt, I think. Ask your doctor, though.