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45 and pregnant! :) Extreme fatigue--can anyone h...

I'm 45 and in week 34 of pregnancy with my first child! The pregnancy was a surprise, and I feel grateful...

Posted by ConsciousMama

I'm 45 and in week 34 of pregnancy with my first child! The pregnancy was a surprise, and I feel grateful and blessed to have this boy coming into my life! Wow!

My challenges, however, have been immense. Sick most of the time, had the flu, apparently an on-going sinus infection that I'm still trying to battle naturally, recently back/nerve issues, and of course the ol' psychological obstacles that are probably the cause of most of my strife.

I have been healthy all my life, so I guess I haven't quite known how to deal with this. The biggest problem has been extreme fatigue, and it is still unresolved. The recent addition of B-12 shots every 2-3 days and 15,000 IUs of D daily seemed to help for a couple of days, but today was about the worst, so it's it's not working. I have not been able to exercise throughout the whole pregnancy because of the fatigue. So sometimes I get fearful about the birth. But I always feel good about the health of the baby. I have that at least.

I don't want to scare other older pregnant women who may be at the beginning or trying to get pregnant, but this is my story right now, and I'm calling out for help if anyone has any ideas or experience here.

I think a big aspect of my condition is being single and not feeling emotionally supported the way I need to be. The father, also a first-time parent at age 52, surprised me and turned infantile once he found out I was pregnant (though he claims to be ecstatic about it). He has not been able to offer much support, and says he in fact needs support.

My mom has been scratching her head the whole time and repeating over and over how all HER pregnancies were so perfect! Every day she wakes up and seems to have forgotten I'm about 25 years older than she was when she started.

If someone could tell me one little thing that might help my energy, I would be eternally grateful. Much love and hope! Thanks~View Thread

Posted by ConsciousMama

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Blocked Fallopian tubes

Hello, first time on here and was just looking for some reassurance. My husband and I have been talking...

Posted by Anon_235040

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37... Pregnant w #2

Just introducing myself. 5 weeks pregnant w #2. 37, DH is 47... Looking for support, advice and a group of...

Posted by jazzy1227

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Checking in

Just thought I would check in, I was on this board this time last year, my LO is 6 months now and we are...

Posted by kay_kay75

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40 and pregnant with baby no. 3

Hi all! I just found out that I am pregnant and have not told anyone yet, except you all now. I have...

Posted by clairemariebelle

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43 and pregnant

I 43 years and this is my first pregnancy. I'm 7 3/7 weeks and I think I more nervous than anything. I will...

Posted by MEMoore30

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VBAC

Greetings, I am currently 38 years old my pregnancy was healthy and low risk. I have 5 children after...

Posted by Anon_232239

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HI All

Just thought I'd stop by and say hi and see if anyone is around here these days. My LO just turned 1 and we...

Renee (38) DH (43) DS1 10/01/08, DS2 06/20/10 6 lb, 19.5 and so beautiful! Our Father's Day baby :-)

Posted by ntherelng

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having periods and still be pregnant

can you be pregnant even tho you have periods but have many symptoms of pregnanacy

Posted by Anon_231591

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curious question

Im a late bloomer and had my first son at 41 in sept 2010 and DH and want to try for #2. Because of my age and...

Posted by perry147

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Pregnant @ 42 with MS

Hi, My name is Rachel, I am 42 and found out a week ago that I am pregnant. Saw my OB 2 days ago and he...

Posted by kevkylekorey

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PREGNANCY

CAN A WOMAN IN HER MID 60'S GET PREGNANT WHEN SHE HASN'T MENASTRATED IN 15 YRS,?

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Labor

I am 36 weeks and I was told by my doctor that I was dilated 2 to 3 centimeters and 80% thinned out. The...

Posted by krhhoward

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PROGESTERONE TESTING

Does this test HAVE TO be done on day 21 of my cycle??? Since I've already done the FSH day 3 test in...

Posted by mslewis40

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Nosy Well-Meaning Co-Workers Driving Me Nuts

I would really like to know what other mothers over age 35 have to say about what I am dealing with at...

Posted by MamaMellifluous

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yes its possable

we have had 2 miscarages and we were ok with the 2 kids we have and then Suprise we are now 10 weeks so yes...

Posted by tldye519

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Finally... Whew

Well Ladies... 1st round of Clomid worked like a charm!! 4 weeks prego & HCG levels rising daily...

Posted by Tfehrenbacher

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Integrated Screen w/o NT Scan?

Hello, all. I'm 37 and will be 38 when I give birth. I'm currently 11 wks.5 days. At my last appointment, I had...

Posted by 918kia

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age 35 an 16 weeks pregnant

results of my blood results went well except for one test that came back negative. My blood work showed less...

Posted by klee33

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Am I The Only One Who's Devastated?

I know that there are worse things. I've spent the day browsing the web to see information on women who are...

Posted by An_220459

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Trying to get pregnant at 35

Recently my husband and I have begun trying to get pregnant. It doesnt seem to be happening.. We really...

Posted by GabriellaBH

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pregnancy after35

can one get pregnant at 53?

Posted by uszaara

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Due Date List - 5/26/2011

CURRENT LIST: 07/18/2011 - snh571 (Samantha) - PINK Team 08/25/2011 - kbjoe — GREEN Team,...

Jeannie (38); DH (41);
DD 1 - EDD 12/23/2008 but born at 33 wks on 11/9/2008
DD 2 - EDD 10/18/2010 and born on 10/12/2010

Posted by QueenOfStarWars

CURRENT LIST:
07/18/2011 - snh571 (Samantha) - PINK Team
08/25/2011 - kbjoe — GREEN Team, thinking PINK
08/30/2011 - scoutabout (Lisa) — GREEN Team
09/04/2011 - ericajbusse (Erica) — GREEN Team
09/14/2011 - amberrenea (Amber) — GREEN Team
09/26/2011 - cruise_control (April)--Green team
10/07/2011 - bamamom68 — BLUE Team
10/07/2011 - Aimeebryant (Aimee) — GREEN Team
10/15/2011 - lbean1975 (Teasa) - GREEN Team (for now)
12/26/2011 - tldye519

UPDATES NEEDED:
05/22/2011 - 73nichole — PINK Team
Wingate702 (Cheryl) — was due on 02/09/2011
volmom03 (Cara) - GREEN Team (Think Pink!) was due on 02/10/2011
jlbwondering — GREEN Team was due 02/28/2011
jescar - YELLOW Team was due 03/03/2011
k_ykelly (Lori) - BLUE Team was due 03/11/2011
Sigma3rc74 - PINK Team was due 03/19/2011
DDMHob - GREEN Team was due 03/21/2011
Momma2lucas (Jody) - GREEN Team was due 04/12/2011
Jamjeng (Jamie) - GREEN Team was due 04/20/2011
Aduray (Amy) - PINK Team was due 04/26/2011

NEW BABIES:
Cheyenne828 (Pam) — Sarah on 3/24/11
Cheri320 (Cheri) — Emma Nicole on 3/4/11 at 11:38 am, 8 lbs 4 oz, 20 ½"
43Hope (Emily) - Kerrick Walter on 2/18/11 at 2:30 am, 8 lbs 12 oz, 20"CarrieD6 (Carrie) - Gabriel Zayden on 12/22/10 at 1:43 am, 9lb 5oz, 22''
rbird30 (Robin) - Addison Lynn on 12/2/10 at 6:42 pm, 5 lbs 10 oz, 18".
Janna1016 (Janna) - Alyssa Joy on 11/8 at 4:29 PM, 8 lbs 13 oz., 21"
Truewyatt (Brandy) - Estelle Abigail Marie on 10/30/10 at 4:48pm, 10lbs 3 oz, 21"
QueenOfStarWars (Jeannie) - Theresa Elizabeth on 10/12/10 at 8am, 7lbs 9oz, 19"
Belle38671 (Deb) - Kaianne Carbree on 9/7/10 at 10:27am - 7lbs, 14 oz, 20"
BeachKiwi (Alison) - TWINS Max & Freya on 8/12/10 - Zane at 2:21pm, 7lbs-3oz, 21". Freya at 2:34pm, 6lbs-5oz,19.75".
Guinnessstout (Amanda) - Einin Loveina on 8/9/10 at 11:37pm, 7 lbs 9 oz and 21".
Dwaw02 (Angela) - Taylor Marie on 7/18/10 at 4:14 pm, 6 pounds 15 oz and 19".
Ntherelng (Renee) - Nathan Jensen on 6/20/10 at 5:34 am, 6 lb even and 19 1/2".

TEAMS:
BLUE Team = Boy
PINK Team = Girl
GREEN Team = Don't know YET but will!
YELLOW Team = NOT going to find out (until baby is born)
PLAID Team = Boy/Girl TwinsView Thread

Jeannie (38); DH (41);
DD 1 - EDD 12/23/2008 but born at 33 wks on 11/9/2008
DD 2 - EDD 10/18/2010 and born on 10/12/2010

Posted by QueenOfStarWars

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How IS everyone???????

Hi, Ladies! I'm bummed that this board is so inactive. You wouldn't believe how active it was when I...

Jeannie (38); DH (41);
DD 1 - EDD 12/23/2008 but born at 33 wks on 11/9/2008
DD 2 - EDD 10/18/2010 and born on 10/12/2010

Posted by QueenOfStarWars

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Pregnant at 39

Hello everyone im due 12-26-2001 and it was totaly not expected we have had 2 misscarages and the last one...

Posted by tldye519

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It's a boy!

We just found out today that we are having a boy! Put me on the blue team! This will be my husbands first...

Posted by Bamamom68

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Tough time finding CVS practitioners?

I was wondering if anyone else is having a difficult time with this. I was 35 when pg with my son, and opted...

Posted by An_220458

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