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Reply: preganant at 41

I had my first child March 2012 when I was 39, just 4 months shy of 40. We were very lucky to have an...

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Reply: Miscarriage at 40

I know what you mean about the time breathing down your necks. I know that if I don't do this soon then I...

Posted by jas73

I know what you mean about the time breathing down your necks. I know that if I don't do this soon then I probably won't. I just have to work through my fears. Like I said I have two kids that are both healthy and one of each sex. Life is a risk and I took it twice and it turned out, but am I pushing it by trying again?? That is something I have to work out in my head.

As far as the answer or not answer to my question that I gave my husband...Yeah it made me irritated. He is such an optimist and I have been so negative since this has happened. I know that it was just his way of saying that I can't live by the what if's in life. If we all did that then nobody would have take any chances in life and we would all be pretty miserable people. I know what he is saying, but it is still hard to take that jump.

I know what you mean about all the bad things and wondering why are they happening and why do you deserve all of this. I know when my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer they didn't have a very hopeful outcome, but then she went in remission..it was like a miracle...They never thought she would do so well. Then it came back, but not as bad...within 5 days of that diagnosis and chemo discussion they found it was also in her brain and gave her 6 months to live. I have been through a lot in my life and my mom has always been there for me and helped me through it all. The thought of losing my mom has been the hardest thing mentally I have ever gone through. What will I do without her? It makes me sad that she would have liked one more grandchild that she could see before she died and now that is not going to happen. With this pregnancy I thought that maybe it would happen. It would be very close, but it was possible. I was thinking I could give her that one last wish and maybe it would give her the strength to hold on, but then I miscarried. It just doesn't seem fair and why??? I have become so negative that I think with the way things have been going i have myself thinking that adding to it all there will probably be something wrong with my baby if I have another. Horrible way to think, but with all the negative I can't help wonder if that will happen just to add to everything. If it happened I know my mom would be there to help normally, but now she will be gone.

Anyway, I think you need to take your wife out to a nice dinner and maybe ask her about when she thinks she will be ready to try again. Whatever you do...do not push. Just tell her that you know she has mentioned that she wants to try again, but you just wondered when it would be the right time for her? Then maybe you can get some answers and not keep waiting and wondering. I am not telling you what to do by any means, but think about it. You need some answers.View Thread

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Reply: could i be pregnant?

I am new to this site so I wish I could have been able to answer this for you before. You probably know if you...

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Reply: First steps to conceiving at 38

Thank you so much for these words of encouragement. Today is my birthday and this was just the thing I needed....

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Reply: pregnant at 39

I can understand about the excitement bit after a miscarriage. We're trying for our second. MC in...

The most elementary and valuable statement in science--the beginning of wisdom--is 'I do not know.'

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should i get flu shot

Hi everyone, I am 39 years old expecting my second child. My doctor wants me to get a flu shot. I have not...

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Reply: Should I be worried?

Yes, you are right. I did miscarry! I went back to the hospital on Sunday and found out my levels...

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Reply: Possible Pregnancy

Then I would say congratulations are in order!

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Reply: going 40 this year

My wife will also be 40 this year. We're trying for a second little one. Is your boyfriend or husband...

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Reply: 36 years old bearutiful woman

Having a child is one thing, but, logistically speaking, it's much easier to parent and take care of...

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Reply: 42 pregnant and embarrassed

Do what you want. You're 42 and have created life. That's a blessing. I think this is a cause for joy,...

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Reply: am I being selfish?

That's the way I feel about trying for a second. My wife had our first at 36. Had two miscarriages...

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Reply: How do I know for sure?

I can tell you that initially my wife did not want children. There were some arguments about it. Now...

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Reply: I am 42 and want to get pregnant

I am 41 and 14 weeks along. I already have a 20 year old daughter. I had the maternit21 blood test instead...

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Reply: Can FISH results differ from final CVS results?

Thank you too for sharing your experience. I would like to know how is your baby. I am going through the same...

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Preganant and Missing Mom (Anyone else in this sit...

Hello everyone ~ I found out I am pregnant for my first time, and my husband and I are overwhelmed with joy and...

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should i be worried

Hi ladies, I am 39 years old and 7 weeks pregnant. Today I noticed after using the bathroom a white jelly...

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Reply: Too old to be pregnant?

Well, the course of treatment for most women our age is as "high risk" and they can run blood tests and do...

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Reply: First time mother

Of course, check with your doctor, but the baby and your expanded uterus is mashing on many of your organs...

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high risk for down syndrome, trisomy 18 and 13

Hi all- I am 35 years old, 12wks prego and am waiting for cvs test results to confirm if the fetus has down...

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Reply: Fetus has Mosaic Turner Syndrome

Dear reddawn75, Apologies for the delayed response. Your words have helped us considerably. We have now seen a...

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Reply: Introduction: Jessica 37 years old, 28 weeks 5 day...

I am in a similiar situation! I will be 39 when our baby is due, he is 42. This will be my third, and his...

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Could I be pregnant?

I have been on birth control pills for a few yrs and recently there was a 1 week gap from the end of my...

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Fetus has Mosaic Turner Syndrome

I am almost 20 weeks pregnant and through amniocentesis found that the baby has 45,X [2> /46,46XX[15>...

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11cm subserous/pendulated and intramural fibroids ...

I am over 35 and 17weeks pregnant with 11cm subserous/pendulated (2 diff. scan reports) fibroids and two 3.5cm...

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Tanya092 Congrats!

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Over 41 and trying to fall pregnant

Hello, I am 41 years old. Have 3 children, the youngest almost 17 year old. I am with my current partner for...

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Reply: 10 weeks brown blood when I wipe

When I was 6 weeks pregnant with my second child I started experiencing a moderate amount of dark brown blood...

Posted by An_249213

When I was 6 weeks pregnant with my second child I started experiencing a moderate amount of dark brown blood daily. I went in to the doctor, although they couldn't hear a heart beat with the doppler in the office, they made an appointment for a transvaginal ultrasound. Through this ultrasound they were able to see that the baby still had a heart beat. The blood was caused by a partial placental abruption, where a section of the placenta was pulling away from the uterine wall. They told me, "good news today, cause there is still a heartbeat, but the placenta can either resolve itself, or pull away completely from the uterus, hence terminating the pregnancy." They recommended pelvic rest (no intercourse, tampons, douching, etc) and put me on a 10lb weight restriction. They did not put me on bedrest because in my first trimester if things go wrong they just consider it a spontaneous miscarriage. I took it day by day, still experiencing the bleeding but then in resolved by the 14th week.

By the 18th week, I was in the middle of moving to a new home, and I think I tested that 10lb weight restriction. I began experiencing bright red bleeding, again a moderate amount and then got really terrified. I went back to the doctor, a heart beat could be heard in the office but I still went in to get an ultrasound which revealed a placenta previa, a small amount of the placenta directly over the cervix. The doctor didn't seem to concerned and said that the placenta usually moves up and resolves itself. I continued to have daily bleeding for a few more weeks. My 22 week scheduled ultrasound revealed that the placenta had moved, and by that time I had stopped bleeding.

I did have my 2nd son at 37 weeks, vaginal delivery with no medical intervention necessary. My son had an abnormally low heartrate, so he was in the NICU for observation for 24 hours, but was just fine after that. The baby had jaundice and required bili-blanket light therapy. He is now 5 years old and in Kindergarten, and is a bright, wonderful, loving boy.

Im hoping your situation was similar to mine, either with a little placenta previa causing the bleeding. Best of luck to you.View Thread

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Can a women at 55 years be pregnant

I am 55 years and married the love of my life 6 months now, he wishes to have a baby of our own, I never had...

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