How do you cope being over 40 and pregnant??

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I was so happy and excited that I literally did the impossible and against all odds finally got pregnant - but that has been quickly replaced with absolute terror that I will MC/won’t have a normal/healthy/happy pregnancy/birth/child. It’s not like I can just try again...

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Your chances are really good for a healthy pregnancy and baby!! I was the same way.. I'm 43 and when we fell preggo naturally. I was so nervous about genetic testing for various issues. I felt that being over 40 meant I was at a disadvantage. My doctor was so supportive and my genetic counselor told me at 43 I had basically 3% chance of a possible issue. Sure, it's a bit lower when younger but hearing that really helped me. I'm 31 weeks today and he's a healthy baby. I will say I'm so exhausted this time around but feel so excited and grateful for this miracle baby😊 Congratulations!! I'm excited to hear your journey

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Positive mindset! 
Finally got preggers at 43 and just stayed educated and healthy as possible. 
I skipped over any posts about miscarriage and basically ignored or cut out people who weren’t supportive and positive. 
I’m 44 and due on Weds! 
Listen, that first trimester is no joke. It’s like a secret that you’re pregnant but all the feels are feeling huge and you just feel so exposed and delicate! It’s okay. Breathe, stop and count and take deep breaths when you start doing the mind spiral of things that could go wrong. 
Oh, and start your registry! I did mine on Amazon and kept it private. I did some Pinterest searches and made a private board there too. It was nice to just veg out and peruse onesies and baby books and visualize the fun pets of motherhood. Blogs were good to learn about other moms preferences and experiences. I also did a lot of real research during that first trimester. It helped to understand and kind of visualize what was going on with my body and my fetus!

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My sweet baby boy is now 1. He was conceived when I was 41! Think about the million positive things you've got ahead of you!

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43 with baby n2. No issues so far other than very tired. I conceived my first at 40 and delivered a healthy girl no problem ! I'm also so scared of mc and genetic testing because of age but so far so good at 14 weeks. Best of luck.

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I'm 42 and currently almost 38 weeks pregnant with my little ivf miracle. Had an awful pregnancy, bleeding, horrendous sickness, placenta previa, almost giving birth at 23 weeks but we finally made it to the end and I cant wait to meet her! Have faith everything will work out fine 🙏🙏

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It's definitely not easy! Try to remember there are many others who've been there. I just try to do the best I can and make it one day at a time! You can do it!

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I am 42 and 37 weeks pregnant not going to tell u its easy as it was in my 20s but u will be ok I've had many complications due to my age kidney stones...gestational diabetes...preeclampsia and general ache and pains but little girl is handling it great no problems. So enjoy it as much as possible it's all worth it in the end

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I had my 4th beta hcg today. Still going up, but low normal. Nothing can do but wait for my US next Tuesday...

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Cant wait for me to experience this

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I hear yah! I’m 43 and my RE has me doing bhcgs every two days. It is making me crazy!! Watching my progesterone go up then down. I mean we just shouldn’t know this much info!!  My last one was Thur and they didn’t even post the results yet. I skipped sat but will go in wen. I’m with you on the low normal. I’m the plus side I feel so much better this pregnancy the last!!

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